So today I had a vacation day, and just got my 7.5M Apex III last week, and of course, the wind was hardly blowing. Last week, however a co-worker
was selling a brand new, if basic, kayak, which I got a good deal on.bobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 03:39 PM
Well, that didn't work, so I'll try again in a minute. haha
bobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 03:49 PM
So I went up the river near my house, the Beaver River.
indigo_wolf - 25-5-2011 at 03:49 PM
Nice!!!
Are we taking bets on how long before you put rudder controls on it so you can use it with a kite?
ATB,
Sambobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 03:51 PM
he he.. Don't think I haven't thought about it! This river is kind of small, though. Not a lot of room..
bobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 03:52 PM
But, oh so peaceful and relaxing!
rocfighter - 25-5-2011 at 05:12 PM
Bob this is the river that leads to beaver pond isn't it? That is a great place.bobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 05:18 PM
Yeh, maybe you mean Beaver Camp? As for beaver ponds, they are all over around here! As well as beaver dams, beaver lodges, beaver falls, even
BeaverBob would be at home here! rocfighter - 25-5-2011 at 05:22 PM
Yes that is what I mean. But what is the big pond called at Beaver camp?bobalooie57 - 25-5-2011 at 05:43 PM
You are right, that would be Beaver Lake. Very beautiful spot.Seanny - 25-5-2011 at 06:57 PM
In Texas we have wide, slow moving, immense rivers with a lot of room on either side. I myself own a few kayaks and have given serious thought to
using one with a kite. I think it could be done with little to no modification
to the kayak with practice... maybe riding tandem using the back person as a rudder would be easiest? Hmmmm...kiteboyza - 25-5-2011 at 09:31 PM
did you see Beaver Bob?John Holgate - 26-5-2011 at 12:51 AM
Snap! Did exactly the same thing two weeks ago. Bought Southerly Buster's home made fiberglass white water boat. Of course, now I'm looking at all
these plastic day touring kayaks with hatches and nice seats etc etc.
Last time I was at Kingston I was looking at a glassy ocean one morning and it struck me, 'why the heck don't I bring a kayak to these meets'?? I
used to flatwater kayak a lot in my early 20's and now I'm in my 40's I need the exercise!!
In fact, not more than 10 minutes ago I was watching Todd's Jibe video on XK and it struck me - would it be possible to stand up in a kayak and use it
like a kiteboard ?? heh heh heh.......rocfighter - 26-5-2011 at 04:25 AM
John for that you should use a paddle board. They are stable and made to be stood on while going. I bet some practice would be needed to use a kite
though!43patrick - 26-5-2011 at 06:54 AM
Whitewater kayaking makes kiting seem super safe, but it is fun on a no wind day. I was out kayaking yesterday and had the same conversation about
using it with a kite. (how would you roll back up while the kite is dragging you? ) Seems like it is worth a try all the same.John Holgate - 26-5-2011 at 02:52 PM
Quote:
(how would you roll back up while the kite is dragging you? )
A quick re-direct, launch out of the water upside down, pirouette and Bob's your uncle. Easy! and please get that on video.....
I think it could be done with little to no modification
to the kayak with practice... maybe riding tandem using the back person as a rudder would be easiest? Hmmmm...