new to kayaking - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dgax65 · 04-19-2008, 08:31 PM

You won't get rid of all the wind noise. You just have to tune the vehicle/yak combo until you get something you can live with.

My yak whistles like crazy when it is mounted directly on the center of my rack. If I move it over a foot I can hardly hear it.

Of course; you could just roll up your windows and it won't seem a loud.

lamb · 04-19-2008, 09:20 PM

You'll hear the wind at higher speeds, that's normal.

Cranking up the radio helps.

herefishyfishy! · 04-20-2008, 05:38 AM

A good way to cut down on wind noise is to not transport the kayak anywhere...theres no more fish in San Diego.

lol Twisting the straps like esdees said is a good noise reducer.

Welcome NJV305, just as a disclaimer:

Kayak Fishing can be extremely habit forming and addictive!!! Be careful!

Evan

tony · 04-20-2008, 06:58 AM

NJV05, I've had several different types of kayaks on top of my car. The Mini -X is the only one that made noise. More like a howl than a whistle, (Woooooooooo). The first time I heard it I thought there was something wrong with my car.....
Tony

h2ofishfo · 04-20-2008, 07:18 AM

the wooooooooohooooooooo noise will stop soon your yak is happu u bought her out of the many mail order brides

04-19-2008, 08:31 PM	#1
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	You won't get rid of all the wind noise. You just have to tune the vehicle/yak combo until you get something you can live with. My yak whistles like crazy when it is mounted directly on the center of my rack. If I move it over a foot I can hardly hear it. Of course; you could just roll up your windows and it won't seem a loud. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

04-19-2008, 09:20 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	You'll hear the wind at higher speeds, that's normal. Cranking up the radio helps. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-20-2008, 06:58 AM	#4
tony Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: La Jolla Posts: 130	Noise NJV05, I've had several different types of kayaks on top of my car. The Mini -X is the only one that made noise. More like a howl than a whistle, (Woooooooooo). The first time I heard it I thought there was something wrong with my car..... Tony

04-20-2008, 05:38 AM	#3
herefishyfishy! Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: La Mesa Posts: 154	A good way to cut down on wind noise is to not transport the kayak anywhere...theres no more fish in San Diego. lol Twisting the straps like esdees said is a good noise reducer. Welcome NJV305, just as a disclaimer: Kayak Fishing can be extremely habit forming and addictive!!! Be careful! Evan

04-20-2008, 07:18 AM	#5
h2ofishfo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Santee Posts: 821	the wooooooooohooooooooo noise will stop soon your yak is happu u bought her out of the many mail order brides