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| Author: | Randy B [ Sun Jan 10, 2021 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Does Passport track straight 10.5 or 12? |
I need a short kayak to transport vertically in a cargo rack. Wondering if anyone knows if the 10.5 Passport tracks straight when stop paddling? Does the 12 Passport track straight? I'd like to find a kayak that efficiently glides/tracks straight and I've found small non-Hobie sit on style ones usually spin out when you stop paddling. I'm considering a 11 Revolution too. |
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| Author: | Ormonddude [ Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does Passport track straight 10.5 or 12? |
You realize they have a rudder and a pedal drive? So yes you can steer it straight the 12' of course handles a bit better but they both work as advertised |
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| Author: | damselfly [ Sat May 22, 2021 5:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does Passport track straight 10.5 or 12? |
I am 5'4', 125lb woman trying to decide between the Passport 10.5 and 12. This will be my first pedal kayak; I have owned and paddled a Perception Sonoma 13.5 for nearly 20 years. Prior post indicates that a heavy man will notice significant differences in tracking. Do you think those differences would be amplified or lessened for me - a much smaller person. I will be using this boat recreationally on a 350 acre lake in fair weather with some windy days. |
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| Author: | Celly [ Tue Jun 01, 2021 11:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Does Passport track straight 10.5 or 12? |
damselfly wrote: I am 5'4', 125lb woman trying to decide between the Passport 10.5 and 12. This will be my first pedal kayak; I have owned and paddled a Perception Sonoma 13.5 for nearly 20 years. Prior post indicates that a heavy man will notice significant differences in tracking. Do you think those differences would be amplified or lessened for me - a much smaller person. I will be using this boat recreationally on a 350 acre lake in fair weather with some windy days. I have had PM12 for a about 2 months now. And, as long as the rudder is down, and centered, it tracks as straight as an arrow. This weekend, I was even peddling with a stiff 7-8kt wind to my side and it it didn't push me off course. Now, I'm not a "Heavy Man" -- But my kids will jump on the back of my 12 when I paddle, for a total of 225-250lbs, and it tracks no differently. As far as deciding between the 10 and the 12 for on the water performance, I cannot think of a single reason to go with the 10 over the 12. That being said, the 12 is noticeable heavier. So if you will be putting it on / off the roof of a car, or carry by yourself, going with the 10 could make more sense. |
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