Do the Aka's/Sidekicks on the Hobie Adventure help with surf launches?

Although I've been an addicted angler for 30 years, I'm just getting into kayak fishing and have been demoing/renting different models for the last month to find a yak that fits.

My first attempts at a surf launch last week were a disaster, providing comedy for those on the beach.

Does anyone have any thoughts or experience with whether Aka's/Sidekicks on an Adventure would help a newbie or just be one more thing for the waves to catch?

Imho fewer things to get tangled in is better.

The akas are commonly used if you are standup fishing,sightfishing flats, flycasting, etc.

In the surf zone, its all about speed and power.  You better get in and out fast, with appropriate timing.  Forget about relying on the amas for stability in the face of an oncoming or sideways wave.  If anything, they're more of a hindrance because they won't let you bail out cleanly and you could easily get caught up in em and do some serious damage.  The additional mass will limit your acceleration.

I'm trying to imagine launching with outriggers at Bean, monastary, or Mill.  There's just no way I'd recommend them for those surf launches. 

I'm trying to imagine launching with outriggers at Bean, monastary, or Mill. 

I can imagine the above, and it looks like a big crunchy mess

I have one and I used it now only when I'm sailing or if the launch area is a boat ramp, or inside a harbor like HMB.  I used it at Lover's pt in Monterey and was able to launch but the kelp was so thick there I could only paddle.  If you truly like stability while fishing that's the only way to go but you are limited to the sites you can go to.  I've seen guys just have it on one side.  That might make it a little lighter but also might make the surf rotate you sideways easier. 

Lotsa safety gear is good for er.... safety......if lost at sea or in the fog....or drifting to the Farallon Islands against your will.
 The more laden down with extras, luxuries, safety gear and the long list of "essentials" on the checklist the greater your chances of having a garage sale of all that cool gear.

The lighter the faster you are and better able to manhandle your boat and scoot outta harms way. Less gear is also safer when launching and re-entering.
I relize that kayak fishing is different to each of us but I feel much safer when I kayak like a diver and as if Im gonna get wet anyway.
In a thicker wetsuit with full 7mm booties, you float well and stay warmer then all the PFDS and bomber jackets out there.
I would rather be as an amphibian [ then as a lizard] ....at home in either element.
 Steve

Thanks.

I havn't risked taking any gear through the surf yet. I've just practiced lauching and landing. 

I would pass on the outriggers. They won't survive a shorebreak wipeout and just adds more things to get hung on or even worse, hit you on the head. I would take the surf and safety class at MBK. They have the best surf instructers in NCAL.

i use outriggers for fly fiishing lakes and rivers, and im worried about them betting messed up when i hit the shore on a calm lake.  great inventions, not to durable