Back-to-back PB smallies

[top_dollar]

Another thing I like is that it seems nice and wide and stable.  I have crappy balance so stability is a major plus for me.

A strap comes with it which really helps when standing up, at least on the concrete garage floor.  

[Smalliebigs]

23 hours ago, top_dollar said:

Another thing I like is that it seems nice and wide and stable.  I have crappy balance so stability is a major plus for me.

A strap comes with it which really helps when standing up, at least on the concrete garage floor.  

on the seat thing again....you think the mechanism to attach in front could break??

[top_dollar]

22 hours ago, Smalliebigs said:

on the seat thing again....you think the mechanism to attach in front could break??

I doubt it, it seems fairly sturdy.  I was just looking for things that might be a problem down the line.  It is a pretty small little piece and looks very replaceable even if it were to break.

 

You can adjust the seat backwards and forwards, along with the foot pedals.  For those who kayak often, what are the advantages/disadvantages to having  the seat in a more forward or back position?  Is it just a personal preference? 

[Smalliebigs]

4 hours ago, top_dollar said:

I doubt it, it seems fairly sturdy.  I was just looking for things that might be a problem down the line.  It is a pretty small little piece and looks very replaceable even if it were to break.

 

You can adjust the seat backwards and forwards, along with the foot pedals.  For those who kayak often, what are the advantages/disadvantages to having  the seat in a more forward or back position?  Is it just a personal preference? 

that's good to hear hahahahaha..... I ordered one hahahahahaha.....too good of a price and too perfect of a layout for me not to.

 

  The seat position forward or backward will affect how it tracks. More forward if you were going thru any whitewater or needing to turn as sharp as possible. Move it back and the yak will track better and not quite turn as quickly.

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4 minutes ago, Smalliebigs said:

that's good to hear hahahahaha..... I ordered one hahahahahaha.....too good of a price and too perfect of a layout for me not to.

 

  The seat position forward or backward will affect how it tracks. More forward if you were going thru any whitewater or needing to turn as sharp as possible. Move it back and the yak will track better and not quite turn as quickly.

You get a new garage too???

[top_dollar]

7 minutes ago, Smalliebigs said:

that's good to hear hahahahaha..... I ordered one hahahahahaha.....too good of a price and too perfect of a layout for me not to.

 

  The seat position forward or backward will affect how it tracks. More forward if you were going thru any whitewater or needing to turn as sharp as possible. Move it back and the yak will track better and not quite turn as quickly.

Thanks.  I will experiment and see what I like best.  If I happen to find myself going through any whitewater, im certain that the seat position will be the least of my worries lol!

[Gavin]

Congrats! Looks like a nice boat. Think your dog will do just fine. Our 45lb Aussie is right at home on the back deck of our Coosa...She sits on an old seat cushion through floatie.

 

 

[Al Agnew]

6 hours ago, Smalliebigs said:

that's good to hear hahahahaha..... I ordered one hahahahahaha.....too good of a price and too perfect of a layout for me not to.

 

  The seat position forward or backward will affect how it tracks. More forward if you were going thru any whitewater or needing to turn as sharp as possible. Move it back and the yak will track better and not quite turn as quickly.

I believe you might have that the opposite.  The closer to the rear of any paddlecraft you are, the quicker it will turn.  The closer to the front, the more difficult to turn.  If you're very close to the middle, you usually get the best compromise.  However, small differences in seat placement don't make a whole lot of difference in turning.  With my solo canoes, I can't move the seat to perform better in different conditions, but I can move weight around.  If I know I"m going to be facing a headwind, I move more weight forward so the front of the canoe is slightly heavier than the rear.  You can accomplish the same thing in kayaks with adjustable seats by moving the seat forward.  But most of the time, you want yourself to be very slightly behind the center of the craft and the weight distributed as close to level as possible.

[Smalliebigs]

9 hours ago, Al Agnew said:

I believe you might have that the opposite.  The closer to the rear of any paddlecraft you are, the quicker it will turn.  The closer to the front, the more difficult to turn.  If you're very close to the middle, you usually get the best compromise.  However, small differences in seat placement don't make a whole lot of difference in turning.  With my solo canoes, I can't move the seat to perform better in different conditions, but I can move weight around.  If I know I"m going to be facing a headwind, I move more weight forward so the front of the canoe is slightly heavier than the rear.  You can accomplish the same thing in kayaks with adjustable seats by moving the seat forward.  But most of the time, you want yourself to be very slightly behind the center of the craft and the weight distributed as close to level as possible.

Whoops.... thanks Al hahahaha