Cross training (recumbent bike and pedal kayak)

Kayak fishing used to provide an upper body workout.   Not any more, because I bought a pedal kayak.  To get in shape to go fishing, on Saturday I went biking on my recumbent bike.





On Sunday, I went fishing in my recumbent kayak, which was pretty much the same kind of thing, except that I came home with some Kokanee.

Another 'bent rider here.  Mine's not near as nice as yours.  I've got an older Vision R40.

Sweet bent. Been pondering adding one to the fleet. Love the Cat Trikes; a tour on one of those would be amazing.

I met this guy while fishing Beaver Lake a few weeks ago.  He built his own pedal system with recumbent bike seat that he's incorporated into an inflatable paddle board and an inflatable kayak.  He told me he's been working with Sea Eagle (inflatable kayaks) who may be bringing this to market.

This thing flies through the water.

I've often thought the recumbent bicycle seat was the way to go for a comfy hobie seat!
There's definitely a different motion on the pedal lever action of a hobie versus a circular pedal rotation on a bike - doesn't seem like it's that different, but the hips and the butt bones move differently on my body.  Plus, I think the hobie seat just doesn't have enough adjustment to dial in the most efficient and comfortable position.  It's really uncomfortable riding on a bicycle that is misadjusted for any length of time.  Seems to be just an accepted deficit of hobie seats.  I get distracted by the fishing, so that's consolation.

I got a chance to try both a hobie and a slayer propel at the paddle fest.  They definitely had a different feel between the two.  Both of them felt like it would take some adjustments to be usable. The hobie was too close to the pedals, and the angle of the seat back was too steep for comfort.  I don't recall if that model had adjustable positioning for the seat or not, but it would surely help.  The propel had similar issues, more the angle of the seat back on that one.  And scupper plugs on the propel would be really good... Lots of surge up into the boat when changing prop speed.

Jim

I can attest, owning three Hobie Pro Anglers that the seat on newer PA's is quite comfortable and adjustable.  You mentioned the seat being too close to the pedals.  You can adjust the MirageDrive Pedal system to be closer or further away based on height.  The back and the bottom of the seat both adjust by twisting either the left or right arm of the chair.  There is also a lumbar adjustment on the back.  By leaning forward you can also raise the seat height to a higher position which also helps ease you into the standing position.

I can attest, owning three Hobie Pro Anglers that the seat on newer PA's is quite comfortable and adjustable.  You mentioned the seat being too close to the pedals.  You can adjust the MirageDrive Pedal system to be closer or further away based on height.  The back and the bottom of the seat both adjust by twisting either the left or right arm of the chair.  There is also a lumbar adjustment on the back.  By leaning forward you can also raise the seat height to a higher position which also helps ease you into the standing position.

Very good to know, thanks.  I figured it was adjustable, but with a soggy, non-aquatic spouse standing on shore during the demo I didn't want to spend too much time fiddling around. 

Jim