Given the seat is above the water a bit, are fins practical to use with the Skagit? I am used to float tubing, seated just under the surface.
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Fins are practical with the Skagit. It will be a little awkward because you're seated a little higher but I usually have my feet in the water when I'm not moving around.
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The seat is close enough to the water to usu fins I think. I'm about 5'5" and the water comes to about midway between my feet and knees
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I've only used the paddles, the use of fins is possible but I think it would be uncomfortable
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From listening to our customers it appears that it is easier to use the oars instead of using fins with these boats. James@coverbonanza.com
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Boat still in garage . Does not come with pump and any thing I tried does not properly fill pontoons. bike pump,compressor etc.Thinking of having pontoons filled with foam.
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yes i bought this pontoon and if you would like a bit more control to move around while not using your hands i suggest wearing them. But as far as using them to propel your self its not sensible. Great to have fins if your sitting still in one spot and you want to rotate This a a really good buy for the money and even though it doesnt have a mount for a trolling motor i made my own and it works great!Holds me, my gear, motor, and battery just fine.
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yes i bought this pontoon and if you would like a bit more control to move around while not using your hands i suggest wearing them. But as far as using them to propel your self its not sensible. Great to have fins if your sitting still in one spot and you want to rotate This a a really good buy for the money and even though it doesnt have a mount for a trolling motor i made my own and it works great! Holds me, my gear, motor, and battery just fine.
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No, we were told that it should be fine by our heating and cooling installer. However, if it is a a lit of the fins, it can affect air flow. I would check with your installer to be safe.
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No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a... » Read More No. The fins are very lightweight but are meant to be used over wader booties when float tubing. They cannot be used with bare feet. The geometry is also all wrong for snorkeling. It sounds like you are looking for "shortie" fins like the kind used by body surfers in Hawaii. If you are not a strong swimmer you need full size fins suitable for quick entry and exit in surf or for avoiding currents/rips. Don't try to cut corners on fins. Suggest if you want to cut weight you go to a dive shop and try out multiple pairs of fins. Pick the lightest fins that still have decent fit and a reasonable amt of thrust/surface area for your intended use and swimming ability. « Show Less
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It should be just fine as long as you understand that the shorter the boat the less stable. I play with mine in the main Salmon river Idaho and on lakes. I have flipped mine a few times horsing around.Out in larger chop I have extra floatation and a pump. This boat is a bitch to drain if your out from shore and flip it. I have a skirt for mine and that's real sweet. Bottom line it's light and very versital.
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Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good... » Read More Karen: I am very pleased with my Vapor 10. Most of all, I feel safe in it. Stable. Doesn't rock easily. Takes waves well. Large, comfortable cockpit. No cramped feel. roomy. My seat is not particularly comfortable, however, bought an inexpensive padded seat at TJMax, like one you would take to a football game. Did the trick! I don't think kayaks are the best boat for fishing, despite the advertising hype. Canoes are far better in my opinion. I fished from the Vapor 10 once. I.m glad I didn't catch anything. Don't know how I would manuever with a fish on the line. Overall, a very good recreational kayak which I recommend. Hope this helps. Allan « Show Less
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what kind of pedal boat? Is it a Kayak pedal one with the flippers under neath? It might be a problem It might not.I put this to the center of my 12' kayak. If your pedal boat is a kayak I think ground clearance of your crafts underside with its flippers is of concern. If this is the case. If you have a paddle craft that is large and heavy then NO. Ask the distributor. If you have a narrow kayak type you might be able to set your craft on it and be okay. You must figure out the details of your situation. I hope this helps. Have a great summer.
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I don't think I understand the question. bottom of what to pegs? There are ways to keep fins on. It just depends on clearance. If you put one fin facing down and the other fin on top facing up. You can also just keep fin on top board. So again it has more to do with clearing it. feel free to ask me again if I was not clear. Hope this help
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Yes, there is a tight fit on these fins! They will be fine I bought 3 of them! Love them!
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Hey. So my sister and I have done tandem on this board. Together we weighed about 330 and it was hard to use the board(the balancing part was super hard). The board sunk deep in he water but it did not flow over the top of the board. I suggest getting a taller board closer to 12 feet that can handle more weight.
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I just use my regular stocking foot waders as the bottom of the fins come up quite a ways to cover the bottom of your foot. The fins have worked very well on the last few trips that I have went on. The adjustment straps are very easy to tighten.
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I began with an open kayak for fishing. Start with a comfortable life vest. Try a few on at a boating supply store and be sure it feels ok when you sit and when you rotate your arms. Next is a kayak paddle. Check the ratings for quality and get the kind that has drip rings. Kayaks are very light and don't sit deep in the water. Choose a calm day or you'll get blown around. They are quite "tipsy" so choose shallow water until you are confident with your balance and paddling abilities. Hope this helps.
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Hi I think you could fit a tandem if you space the hooks widely. We have one installed on the railing of our deck, and it is holding up fine so far. I would recommend getting a cover for the cockpit though, as I have heard of animals making a home in kayaks. Happy Kayaking :)
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I own two of these, and I used them when I was around the 350 mark. They will float with that much weight but obviously they sit lower in the water. Hope that helps
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I got this to go floating down niobrara river. It is a cool chair but not made for floating. U sag down so ur crotch is submerged and ur feet can go over black netting or over top of it. May be good for fishing but not for water play
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Hi Robert. As long as the rocks are mostly rounded I think you will be fine. I float on the St. Joe River in N. Idaho. It is also shallow in some places, but the rocks are not sharp, and I had no problems with punctures.
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Sounds like user error... I have no issue, I am an experienced paddler and I don't have any issue. Make sure everything is pumped up evenly and your skegs are in good shape.
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You can get more 'float' by using a different SPD cleat, but be careful, because some of the SPD cleats are less forgiving than others if you mix the pedals and cleats. An SH-52 *might* give you more 'float', but it could also release easier too. Be careful, as that is your only connection to the pedals, and you can be seriously injured, or even die, if you experiment with the wrong combination! Seriously!