Thigh Straps - YAK - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

warburto · 11-05-2015, 06:20 PM

I had them on a boat I was borrowing (Necky Dolphin) and found them very uncomfortable when I tried them. But the Dolphin cockpit was way too small for me, so that might have been the bigger problem. I could see where someone might want them, but not me, and especially not when fishing.

sanomick · 11-05-2015, 06:44 PM

I really like having thigh straps when I am coming in through the surf. BUT go out and use them so you feel comfortable and know how to use them.

I agree that they are a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. I use them in rough waters while fishing or when i have to deal with big wakes from PBs.

I have a Hobie revolution and don't use them, but use them all the time on my Wilderness systems 160. Just my two cents.

lowprofile · 11-06-2015, 07:47 AM

Never used them. Usually if the surf is more than I like to come in on ill put my legs over the side for balance and to slow me down when a wave picks me up. Having my legs bound would suck in the instance I feel off balance and can't toss my legs over.

Bajarick · 11-06-2015, 10:39 AM

I have straps for a surfing kayak but never thought about using them for my fishing kayak. They will give you a lot more control going thru rolling surf. I'd try them out surfing your rig before you put your stuff at risk. It's actually easy to get out of them if you huli. Biggest issue is how much time you have to get them on before the first wave hits you.

11-05-2015, 06:44 PM	#2
sanomick Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 57	like them I really like having thigh straps when I am coming in through the surf. BUT go out and use them so you feel comfortable and know how to use them. I agree that they are a huge help with stabilization when launching and coming back in. I use them in rough waters while fishing or when i have to deal with big wakes from PBs. I have a Hobie revolution and don't use them, but use them all the time on my Wilderness systems 160. Just my two cents.

11-06-2015, 07:47 AM	#3
lowprofile #1 on fishstick's hitlist Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,478	Never used them. Usually if the surf is more than I like to come in on ill put my legs over the side for balance and to slow me down when a wave picks me up. Having my legs bound would suck in the instance I feel off balance and can't toss my legs over. __________________ MLPA- My Largest Poaching Area

11-05-2015, 06:20 PM	#1
warburto Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 43	I had them on a boat I was borrowing (Necky Dolphin) and found them very uncomfortable when I tried them. But the Dolphin cockpit was way too small for me, so that might have been the bigger problem. I could see where someone might want them, but not me, and especially not when fishing.

11-06-2015, 10:39 AM	#4
Bajarick Junior Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: BCS Posts: 13	I have straps for a surfing kayak but never thought about using them for my fishing kayak. They will give you a lot more control going thru rolling surf. I'd try them out surfing your rig before you put your stuff at risk. It's actually easy to get out of them if you huli. Biggest issue is how much time you have to get them on before the first wave hits you.