Native kayak
 

Has anyone tried out one of these yet?
http://nativewatercraft.com/boat.cfm?id=18
Or is every waiting for the guinny pig?

I have not. They look neat but I don't think that propeller can produce the same amount of output as the mirage drive.

it has a reverse!

it's also a sit inside, lots of room for water....be great for lakes, specially the lakes down south that don't allow sots

Looks like a canoe trying to be a Hobie.

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Junior

Join Date: Jun 2012
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</td> <td class="alt1" id="td_post_126748" style="border-right: 1px solid #FFFFFF"> I tried my cousin's Ultimate 12 propel in North Carolina waters. I liked the natural 'pedalling-on-a-bike' feeling that reminded me of cycling on dry land; but to be honest, I didn't like doing so on my back at such a low angle. Then again, that's the same reason why I don't like the Hobie pedals. I'm a paddle control freak that likes to sit upright and avoid juggling my gonads in that fashion. :D

I would advise you to take a pass on the Ultimate pedal models, as the yak is akin to a canoe, and therefore, like a sit-in. The Mariner models are more similar to the SOTs that we use out here on the West Coast.

If it's a inside connection. you should ask to borrow it for a weekend and take it out to your favorite waters. There's no substitution for personal use.

Good Luck!
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OEX Mission Bay has a demo of the Mariner Propel 12. Brent and I Peddled it the day we got it, was surprised at how well it worked and yes, it has reverse.

We will be stocking a full line of Natives for 2013. They really are cool little boats.