Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} watercraft recommendations?

The fins on most pedal drives kick up flush to the bottom of the kayak. Hobie's have a different system where they use very flimsy fins that more easily navigate through debris without having to go flush. That being said, most of the manufacturers don't cover impact damage on their warranty and for what those kayaks cost I'd hate to bust my pedal drive on that one rock I didn't see. Not to say you can't do it, but the anxiety of that alone is what drove me away from pedal drives when I was last in the market. 

On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 12:02:41 AM UTC-5 gsf...@yahoo.com wrote:

You've got me there.  I'm boatless and admire from afar.  

Cheers, 

-- Greg

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On Dec 1, 2020, at 10:36 PM, Kevin KB <klb...@gmail.com> wrote:



Greg,

Out of curiosity, how does pedal drive work in class 1 - 3 Rapids.  I scrape bottom a lot on my conventional kayak.

Kevin

On Tue, Dec 1, 2020, 10:07 PM 'GSFeder' via Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders <tidal-potoma...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Pedal drive.  It ain't cheap but thats my grail.   It's hands free, which has to be better for your elbow.  

https://www.kayakerguide.com/pedal-kayak-ultimate-guide/

Cheers, 

-- Greg

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On Dec 1, 2020, at 9:35 PM, DJ <djcamph...@gmail.com> wrote:

Looking for a 1 person boat for fishing local whitewater (primarily the Rapp), Class I-III rapids.  Due to chronic tennis elbow, I'm having a tough time paddling kayaks, so I need to find a replacement.  Other considerations- weight, stability, durability and packable would all be pluses . Considering a Watermaster Kodiak, but they are pricey.  Looking for a SUP for flatwater fishing as they don't bother me as much to paddle.  Any other recommendations?  Thanks!

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