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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 9:23:44 GMT 9.5
Post by dr30josh on Oct 17, 2008 9:23:44 GMT 9.5
Figured I'd throw a couple of pics up, so people would know who I am if they see me launching at seacliff or anywhere else randomly. ;D Cheap and crap but does the job.
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 10:11:38 GMT 9.5
Post by matthebat on Oct 17, 2008 10:11:38 GMT 9.5
For the price i think there a good buy , stable, easy to paddle, and ya still catch fish for them.
Nice starter i would think. Oh and if ya couldnt tell i have the same rig lol
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 10:34:50 GMT 9.5
Post by dr30josh on Oct 17, 2008 10:34:50 GMT 9.5
Yes for the price they are good.
I'm still really new to it all, so still a bit wobbly. Had it out at seacliff yesterday right on sunset, the wind picked up just a bit and sent a little bit of chop my way and it seemed to handle it not too bad, apart from me almost dropping the paddle overboard when I had snook strike.
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 18:43:13 GMT 9.5
Post by fishnfreak on Oct 17, 2008 18:43:13 GMT 9.5
trust me mate, leash that paddle!
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 18:56:57 GMT 9.5
Post by L3GACY on Oct 17, 2008 18:56:57 GMT 9.5
trust me mate, leash that paddle! Disagree. In my opinion you're much better off just installing a paddle holder you can secure easily with one hand. The less tethers and ropes you have the better off you will be should something go wrong. They're definitely one of those "good for the money" sort of yaks. Good for those reluctant (or unable) to spend too much. Any thoughts of upgrading Josh?
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 19:41:39 GMT 9.5
Post by butch30 on Oct 17, 2008 19:41:39 GMT 9.5
Nice set up dr30josh
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My Rig
Oct 17, 2008 20:02:18 GMT 9.5
Post by lortap on Oct 17, 2008 20:02:18 GMT 9.5
Dosent matter that its cheap mate as long as its working for you . Personally I leash the paddle. Good to see you spent the good bucks on a nissan ( hope its a 4.2)
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My Rig
Oct 18, 2008 1:39:54 GMT 9.5
Post by dr30josh on Oct 18, 2008 1:39:54 GMT 9.5
trust me mate, leash that paddle! Disagree. In my opinion you're much better off just installing a paddle holder you can secure easily with one hand. The less tethers and ropes you have the better off you will be should something go wrong. They're definitely one of those "good for the money" sort of yaks. Good for those reluctant (or unable) to spend too much. Any thoughts of upgrading Josh? Yes I was thinking something along the lines of paddle holder, maybe something that can double as a speargun holder when it gets taken out diving, when ever I actually decide to start diving again (I hate cold water). I would love to upgrade as out in the deep blue is what I'm really after, but I figure I dont currently know what it's like to paddle something decent so this seems pretty good to me. ;D Plus having just purchased my first house which is in need of a bit of fixing extra cash flow is a slight problem. I figure this will do me for this summer at least, and I will look into it over next winter. At the moment it's keeping me occupied on squid and snook so thats alright.
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My Rig
Oct 18, 2008 1:41:51 GMT 9.5
Post by dr30josh on Oct 18, 2008 1:41:51 GMT 9.5
Dosent matter that its cheap mate as long as its working for you . Personally I leash the paddle. Good to see you spent the good bucks on a nissan ( hope its a 4.2) Nissan fanatic right here ;D Now if only my track car would start
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My Rig
Oct 18, 2008 2:34:52 GMT 9.5
Post by L3GACY on Oct 18, 2008 2:34:52 GMT 9.5
When you've got a spare tenner get yourself down to Bink's Marine at somerton park (or any chandler) and get one of these: Two of these: Two of these: Some of this: And depending on whether you have hull access some screws or some nuts and bolts. Stainless steel of course! There are plenty of variations but I like that way because the bungee can be easily removed and replaced.
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My Rig
Oct 18, 2008 13:50:12 GMT 9.5
Post by fishnfreak on Oct 18, 2008 13:50:12 GMT 9.5
i like a leash, holders are fine but if you go over while your not expecting it, it is way to easy to lose the paddle. I always have a knife on my PFD in case i get tangled or, god forbid, a "threshers yak style" happens. I would much rather have peace of mind that i can throw the paddle, rather than have to secure it.
That said everyone is different, no right or wrong, some people, and they know who they are, dont even wear a PFD on the big blue
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My Rig
Oct 18, 2008 14:41:23 GMT 9.5
Post by matthebat on Oct 18, 2008 14:41:23 GMT 9.5
Geez ya dont wear it once and ya never live it down
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My Rig
Oct 19, 2008 5:13:18 GMT 9.5
Post by dr30josh on Oct 19, 2008 5:13:18 GMT 9.5
I generally have a dive knife on my leg when I am out and about, but PFD on the other hand....... I always have it strapped on the side of my seat but not always wearing it. If I went out further then what I currently do I would but I am a strong swimmer and 100-200m just doesnt seem too bad to me.
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My Rig
Oct 19, 2008 11:41:36 GMT 9.5
Post by L3GACY on Oct 19, 2008 11:41:36 GMT 9.5
Geez ya dont wear it once and ya never live it down Though you're a naughty little boy too Rob is probably referring to Aaron who hasn't joined up yet. ;D and Rob.... You're still wrong. If you have a paddle holder you only lose the paddle if you lose the yak and if you lose the yak (and you wear a PFD) you don't need the paddle!
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My Rig
Oct 19, 2008 14:53:52 GMT 9.5
Post by fishnfreak on Oct 19, 2008 14:53:52 GMT 9.5
What holds the paddle to the yak, then, and how does it differ to a tether?
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