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General Talk / Pedal Drive kayak question
« on: June 18, 2021, 09:50:45 AM »
I'm new and joined this forum to learn about kayaking. My plan is to lazily fish freshwater (delta or lakes). To that end, I'm hoping to buy a pedal/prop kayak (instant reverse + price benefit) and add a motor (Bixpy to rudder?)
My biggest concern as I'm shopping is damaging the pedal drive if I drift or crash into branches underwater or drive into a super shallow area (Russian river, beaches etc.) For that reason alone, I'm leaning towards the Jackson brand because the pedal drive kicks up. I can't afford a Hobie with mirage 360.
Hoping the experience from this group can provide guidance as to whether my fear of breaking the pedal drive is real or imaginary...
My biggest concern as I'm shopping is damaging the pedal drive if I drift or crash into branches underwater or drive into a super shallow area (Russian river, beaches etc.) For that reason alone, I'm leaning towards the Jackson brand because the pedal drive kicks up. I can't afford a Hobie with mirage 360.
Hoping the experience from this group can provide guidance as to whether my fear of breaking the pedal drive is real or imaginary...