Landing a Hobie Pedal Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tunaseeker · 03-27-2016, 06:21 AM

Agree with that! Speed and jump out. You cant paddle a Hobie Outback or PA very well. Use the peddles! Time the sets. Haul a$$. Jump. I've rolled my share but that is when I tried to coast in. One footers will flip you. Since I have started jumping out at about 3-4" no problem.....

Good luck!

FARRIER · 03-27-2016, 06:49 AM

I lock my drive and rudder up, then paddle in. Your rudder will not stand up to a wave pushing you. The advantage of having your paddle out is huge. Being able to lean into the white wash should you end up sideways is important.

cesar74 · 03-27-2016, 08:41 AM

I like using peddle power myself. I keep my rudder up & use my paddle for power & to guide my kayak. After jumping off I remove my drive. I do the same thing for both launching & landing (peddle power).

octico · 03-27-2016, 08:47 AM

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Silbaugh4liberty · 03-27-2016, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Where was I at? I would have loved to see that one!!!

YakDout · 03-27-2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by octico

Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water

Oh yes, this has happened to me once before also. High tide and deep pockets in the sand suck!

CKallday71 · 03-27-2016, 10:18 AM

I pull my drive up and toss it in the front hatch on my Outback then paddle my fat ass as hard as I can.

Geno Machino · 03-27-2016, 11:04 AM

I'm far from an expert, however after talking to some of the more experienced yakers here on BWE, I peddle to just outside the break line, clip my drive into the upright position, pull up my rudder, look back and try and time the sets. Start paddling as hard and fast as I can. If I get lucky, I cruse all the way to ankle deep water, if not I sometimes have to jump off and ride the yak in from the back. The main thing I try to do is stay perpendicular to the beach.

And when launching, I have found what works for me is I just paddle as hard and as fast as I can until I am outside. Staying perpendicular is my main objective also, when launching. Trying to peddle or dropping my rudder, I usually get sideways and I have to paddle anyways to get straight again or flip.

I think the more experience guys on here could chime in and give us there tried and proven techniques...

Geno

03-27-2016, 06:49 AM	#2
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I lock my drive and rudder up, then paddle in. Your rudder will not stand up to a wave pushing you. The advantage of having your paddle out is huge. Being able to lean into the white wash should you end up sideways is important. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

03-27-2016, 10:18 AM	#7
CKallday71 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: The 951 Posts: 430	I pull my drive up and toss it in the front hatch on my Outback then paddle my fat ass as hard as I can. __________________ I fish therefore I am. Selling cars since 2006. If you love what you do you never WORK a day in your life.

03-27-2016, 11:04 AM	#8
Geno Machino "Relax" Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: O'side Posts: 554	I'm far from an expert, however after talking to some of the more experienced yakers here on BWE, I peddle to just outside the break line, clip my drive into the upright position, pull up my rudder, look back and try and time the sets. Start paddling as hard and fast as I can. If I get lucky, I cruse all the way to ankle deep water, if not I sometimes have to jump off and ride the yak in from the back. The main thing I try to do is stay perpendicular to the beach. And when launching, I have found what works for me is I just paddle as hard and as fast as I can until I am outside. Staying perpendicular is my main objective also, when launching. Trying to peddle or dropping my rudder, I usually get sideways and I have to paddle anyways to get straight again or flip. I think the more experience guys on here could chime in and give us there tried and proven techniques... Geno __________________

03-27-2016, 06:21 AM	#1
tunaseeker TB Metal Art Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 653	Agree with that! Speed and jump out. You cant paddle a Hobie Outback or PA very well. Use the peddles! Time the sets. Haul a$$. Jump. I've rolled my share but that is when I tried to coast in. One footers will flip you. Since I have started jumping out at about 3-4" no problem..... Good luck!

03-27-2016, 08:41 AM	#3
cesar74 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura,CA Posts: 81	I like using peddle power myself. I keep my rudder up & use my paddle for power & to guide my kayak. After jumping off I remove my drive. I do the same thing for both launching & landing (peddle power).

03-27-2016, 08:47 AM	#4
octico Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: The city of Orange Posts: 1,278	Pedal fast and jump out. I have learned its better to be wet than to roll the yak. I made the mistake of jumping out too soon one time and ended up neck high water