forum thread Posted by Kinorain • Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025 10:20 PM
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forum thread Posted by Kinorain • Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025 10:20 PM
Pelican Catch 110 11 ft HDII Sit-On-Top Fishing Kayak - $749.99 at Academy YMMV
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It has been this way for a while now, unfortunately. Sucks…
Hey I know this post is old and the deal is expired, but I'm looking at this Pelican yak for 1200 or so and if you see this post, I'd love to ask you what else is different between a high end yak and one like this.
I have a bad back and paddling is hard for me so love the idea of a peddle drive, I would love to hear what else is different between a higher end yak and an entry level one like this
I have a bad back and paddling is hard for me so love the idea of a peddle drive, I would love to hear what else is different between a higher end yak and an entry level one like this
From a physical standpoint, they look similar so they should work similar right? Wrong.
As far as the drive system goes, Pelican's is a budget version with a slightly worse design, more plastic parts and not really built to last.
With the Hull of the two, they look similar but they're very different. The hobie is made with rotomolded polyethylene which is a just an overall better, stronger, longer lasting plastic than what the Pelicans have, which is RamX polyethylene.
The rudder systems on the Pelican is a joke. Sooner or later that thing WILL break and there's nothing you can do about it. Hobies design on the rudder is a lot more robust, better designed, and the steering is noticeably better.
As far as stability goes, I'm able to stand on the hobie and I couldn't even get close on the pelican. I'm 200lbs.
Last few things I'd say on the hobie is way better warranty, and lots of accessories that could be added to customize just the way you'd like. Biggest con is the price you pay for a Hobie but you get what you pay for.
Cheers!
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As far as the drive system goes, Pelican's is a budget version with a slightly worse design, more plastic parts and not really built to last.
With the Hull of the two, they look similar but they're very different. The hobie is made with rotomolded polyethylene which is a just an overall better, stronger, longer lasting plastic than what the Pelicans have, which is RamX polyethylene.
The rudder systems on the Pelican is a joke. Sooner or later that thing WILL break and there's nothing you can do about it. Hobies design on the rudder is a lot more robust, better designed, and the steering is noticeably better.
As far as stability goes, I'm able to stand on the hobie and I couldn't even get close on the pelican. I'm 200lbs.
Last few things I'd say on the hobie is way better warranty, and lots of accessories that could be added to customize just the way you'd like. Biggest con is the price you pay for a Hobie but you get what you pay for.
Cheers!
Awesome. Thank you for the reply. I have been looking at alibaba too where there's a ton of pretty cool looking kayaks for dirt cheap, but shipping is expensive. And of course they're all competitive on price with each other, chasing each other to male the cheapest possible thing - obviously not the place to look for a good experience on the water but it's still interesting and you definitely see a lot of lower tier brands that look like they're directly bought there. Specifically I was looking at Ningbo Vicking Mould and Plastics company. - it looks like they make a large percentage of mid to lower end kayaks on the market.
Anyway it definitely makes sense that things are engineered for production and savings vs engineered for a long life of abuse on the mass produced ones like that.
Anyway thanks for the thoughts. I will still probably end up with a lower level one just because of the price difference but who knows, maybe it will light the fire to spend more on an upgrade and give the envy level one to my son. Also i enjoy little projects like fixing or upgrading the rudder for example - I know there are likely limitations that have to do with the plastic molding or other un fixable elements..
Again thanks for the thoughts
Anyway it definitely makes sense that things are engineered for production and savings vs engineered for a long life of abuse on the mass produced ones like that.
Anyway thanks for the thoughts. I will still probably end up with a lower level one just because of the price difference but who knows, maybe it will light the fire to spend more on an upgrade and give the envy level one to my son. Also i enjoy little projects like fixing or upgrading the rudder for example - I know there are likely limitations that have to do with the plastic molding or other un fixable elements..
Again thanks for the thoughts
Whatever you decide to go with, you're going to have a great time. I'd go with the budget option first, and upgrade if necessary. I loved my Pelican and if I was willing to fiddle with it more, I'm sure I could've made everything more secure and efficient. Good luck to you and your future adventures with kayaking!