Old town predator pdl - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PapaDave · 07-14-2016, 06:57 AM

I'm a die hard Hobie guy, but I have to say this kayak doesn't look bad. There are a lot of similarities in the two, enough to consider buying one.

I don't think they have to break any barriers regarding the pedal drive, Hobie's done that already. I imagine the real make or break will be the price difference between this and the Hobie models.

Harry Hill · 07-14-2016, 07:25 AM

I like the recumbent bike style of peddling over the back and forth of the mirage drive which would be a big reason for me to go this route. I've been looking at the Native Slayer also. Since my rotator cuff decided to start acting up again it looks like I will have to make the choice sooner than later. I'm going out of Newport this weekend for a long paddle so I will see how much this shoulder is going to act up but I do like the looks of this Old Town, I guess I will have to sell one of my toys. I do hate the weight of these peddle kayaks. Why can't they make them 20lbs lighter?

pingpangdang · 07-14-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I like the recumbent bike style of peddling over the back and forth of the mirage drive which would be a big reason for me to go this route. I've been looking at the Native Slayer also. Since my rotator cuff decided to start acting up again it looks like I will have to make the choice sooner than later. I'm going out of Newport this weekend for a long paddle so I will see how much this shoulder is going to act up but I do like the looks of this Old Town, I guess I will have to sell one of my toys. I do hate the weight of these peddle kayaks. Why can't they make them 20lbs lighter?

Agree...lighter would be nice.

79lbs with no seat and drive. Here is a more thorough walk through. https://youtu.be/xYxmDVhrcuk

A lot of space behind the seat for a bait tank and fish. Built in dry box...seat looks simple to adjust along with rudder controls that look solid. This thing looked pretty stable too in other videos standing up in it on calm water.

Made in U.S.A.

I figure I'll just build this thread for the bwe archives for someone shopping for a new kayak in a few months. I'm still interested....

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07-14-2016, 06:57 AM	#1
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I'm a die hard Hobie guy, but I have to say this kayak doesn't look bad. There are a lot of similarities in the two, enough to consider buying one. I don't think they have to break any barriers regarding the pedal drive, Hobie's done that already. I imagine the real make or break will be the price difference between this and the Hobie models. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

07-14-2016, 07:25 AM	#2
Harry Hill Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Yucaipa, CA Posts: 1,136	I like the recumbent bike style of peddling over the back and forth of the mirage drive which would be a big reason for me to go this route. I've been looking at the Native Slayer also. Since my rotator cuff decided to start acting up again it looks like I will have to make the choice sooner than later. I'm going out of Newport this weekend for a long paddle so I will see how much this shoulder is going to act up but I do like the looks of this Old Town, I guess I will have to sell one of my toys. I do hate the weight of these peddle kayaks. Why can't they make them 20lbs lighter? __________________ you can't eat it if you release it