Category Archives: pedal drive kayak

A barge fishing kayak is not a microskiff

Posted on March 13, 2013 by fishingkayakdesign

Anyone observing the evolution of the common fishing kayak in the past decade has noticed that the high-end tier (not better, just more expensive) of this class of watercraft has grown bigger, that is longer and excessively wider. Why is … Continue reading →

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Thoughts About The Future Of Kayak Fishing

Posted on February 28, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Conceptually, kayak fishing is a great idea, but in reality, this relatively new sport is facing serious hurdles that impede its growth. These are technical problems related to performance and user-experience, and they can be solved only by a major … Continue reading →

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MinnYaks to Exhibit W500 Fishing Kayak at Annual Northwest Sportshow In Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted on February 16, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Traditionally, trade shows have been events where people get a chance to see new products, designs and technologies. Now people in Minnesota and neighboring Midwestern states have a chance to see a W kayak in such a show. The W … Continue reading →

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Leg Propulsion For Fishing Kayaks

Posted on February 8, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Using your legs for propelling any human powered vehicle offers the advantage of relying on a bigger, more powerful set of muscles than our arms. Our legs are also good in balancing, if given a chance to perform this job. … Continue reading →

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Pedaling a Fishing Kayak – How Does It Feel?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Some anglers are asking themselves questions such as which fishing kayak to choose, and whether the much hyped pedal drives available on the market are any good for their purpose. The subject is broad, and already discussed in depth and … Continue reading →

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How Does Fishing Kayak Design Address Pain?

Posted on January 31, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

It’s a painful question for many kayak anglers! Sit-in, SOT and hybrid fishing kayaks are sometimes designed with an intention to alleviate the pain felt by anglers who use them, especially back pain, or at least this is what their … Continue reading →

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Excessive Size: The Barge Fishing Kayak

Posted on January 30, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Another phenomenon in fishing kayak design is the evolution of a class of extra large fishing kayaks, in the sense that they are very wide, quite heavy, and not that easy to paddle… This is an excerpt from an article … Continue reading →

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Stability: The Key Factor In Fishing Kayak Design

Posted on January 25, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Abstract This article describes the challenges facing the designer of a stable fishing kayak, the factors contributing to kayak stability, and the optimal solution achieved by applying both classic naval design and Micronautics in the design of W fishing kayaks. … Continue reading →

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Paddle VS. Pedal Drive in Fishing Kayaks

Posted on January 19, 2012 by fishingkayakdesign

Pedal propulsion for small watercraft has been in use since the 19th century, and it’s still commonly found in small recreational boats, often in a combination of rotating pedals with paddle wheel type propellers. Other types of pedal driven propulsion … Continue reading →

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