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noisepuppet - 7 years ago

Catches air at 0:27. Loved the ramp jump

GoodRedBlackRatio - 8 years ago

I don't get it.. what is it? a certain brand? This video is totally useless as is

musicman - 8 years ago

What kind is it?

Fakhrul Hasan - 8 years ago

Hi, I would like to buy it. Can you please let me know how to contact you? Thanks

Mästare Kalk - 10 years ago

were did you get it

Josh Holmes - 10 years ago

"This is by far the the best fishing kayak made, especially for ocean fishing."
Show us some actual fishing and we might come half-way to believing you.

xjaysolar - 11 years ago

What kayak is that? It's not a Hobie.

Tooey Brown - 11 years ago

Nice wake!

SailorDon01 - 11 years ago

Show me some real data! GPS data, measured mile and stopwatch, etc.
Have you got a URL for specifications on this production kayak?
It doesn't look like 9 mph to me. Maybe getting a "boost" from favorable current.

10. comment for Worlds Fastest Pedal Powered Production Kayak.

Dylan Howell - 12 years ago

You've lost the water skier.

Brian McCarthy, m.Det. - 12 years ago

Cool! Where was this filmed?

Addison Roberts - 12 years ago

julien6541 - 12 years ago

hobie mirage drive is better

Anton Colenbrander - 13 years ago

FYI we got one hooked up with a GPS and recorded 11.1 kph, also set it up against a sea kayak and another pedal kayak both with favorable results. Other recent clips now show that it can be used for fishing, and very stable: Just type into YouTube Wavewalker Watercycle and then click on the publisher Tony Scott to see the other clips

MRBW1001 - 13 years ago

It would float in 8ins but you wouldn't be using the pedals and prop. They do seem to draw less water than the hobbie and using in an open lake with high winds is a dream with the prop setup. Pretty heavy currents can be not so good. Mild to medium is ok though. I'd check additional extras, theres not a lot with the Mariner. At least not on the website.

scarekrow9 - 13 years ago

I looked at those too, how shallow do you think you could float it? I have a creek on my property that I can launch into, but it probably only has 8 inches of depth maybe a little less.

MRBW1001 - 13 years ago

Thanks for that..I did purchase the Native Mariner Propel and its just great. Easy to pedal and well I just love it!! It has been great fishing in it and did I say i love it? Caught a couple of bream yesterday and well i just love it!

scarekrow9 - 13 years ago

You must have contacted wavewalk kayaks, not wavewalkER.

MRBW1001 - 13 years ago

I have contacted the WaveWalker mob and they said they don't have a pedal powered model at least in Australia they dont. The website also only shows electric powered kayaks and the Wave Walker is a twin hull design. What ever is in this video isn't a Wave Walker, at least from the web site its not.

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Danger Close - 13 years ago

dude....you not even doing 4 mph!

Nick Mercurio - 13 years ago

that thing's fucking awesome. any thought in marketing it? ps. you kind of look like dr robotnik if he shaved his face

sdka4488 - 14 years ago

"This is by far the the best fishing kayak made, especially for ocean fishing" On what grounds can you make such a ludicrous statement? Doesn't seem to have any room for adding accessories.

rhey simon - 14 years ago

have you tried it though a kelp bed

cdmadison08 - 14 years ago

just because its fast doesn't make it the best for fishing... does it have enough storage? can it do a surf launch? how much weight will it hold? better yet, will it capsize on a good fish? lol

Kevin Higgins - 14 years ago

Theres a sea monster behind you at .39!

03hobie - 15 years ago

You look like Jim Cantore from the Weather Cannel

Chiken1012 - 15 years ago

Lol your face at the end cracked me up :D

seq165432 - 15 years ago

9MPH Threw the channel, huh? That's amassing!

Ty Petrison - 15 years ago

9? Looks more like 8MPH

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jaeforceone - 15 years ago

wheres the GPS reading? maybe you hit 7 with the wind to your advantage...haha

CessnaPilot99 - 15 years ago

Maybe next time you can hold up a GPS to the camera so you can PROVE it so everyone doesn't doubt you in every comment and then you get angry and defend yourself

jdrower - 15 years ago

You don't need to prove anything but unless you offer any to substantiate your claim, not many will believe you. Gordie never did more than 6-1/2 nauts whenever I raced against him in NorCal. Mike is right to ask for the proof.

AmonThisTroll - 15 years ago

what kind of kayak please? it is hobie adventure

JaleelJohanson62 - 15 years ago

@caralaues Sorry, I don't think that's possible...

adsabine1 - 15 years ago

Impressive, but the fastest? Could this beat Greg's pedal powered boat? adventuresofgreg , I would buy this Kayak over the conventional paddle powered ones.

NoBull60 - 15 years ago

You are definately moving at a good speed when there is a wake behind the boat and spray at the bow sides. It is fast. What would the carrying capacity be? And do you think it would be any good to set up for fishing?

Danger Close - 15 years ago

Just get some video of your GPS screen and we can all believe.

jehoener - 16 years ago

through

Offroadbent - 16 years ago

Not bad. My pedal kayak's been clocked at 16kph by GPS in pedal mode with no wind. It's a Current Designs Expedition with a Spinfin drive. The world record's closer to 20 knots though in a pedal hydrofoil.

batlin - 16 years ago

I'd love to make a hydrofoil version of this. Once you get up to lift speed on one of 'em, it gets much easier... maybe self-powered international travel could be achievable for ordinary mortals :D

Lutita Mugabe - 16 years ago

I was gonna rate it 4 but the smile at the end totally deserves a 5

davey b - 16 years ago

boo on youtube haters! Cute video, thanks for sharing.

Yameses - 16 years ago

pfft

sebestans - 17 years ago

Impressive... However I can see myself gettting tired pretty quick. As for the speed, I imagine since the hobie mirage drive speaks of 5-7 mph with turbo fins from demo vids Ive seen I dont doubt the 9 mph... I am curious if this is a prototype model of yours or if its actually purchasable?

okbye1 - 17 years ago

if you want to go fast , you should peddle and paddle

SSparks555 - 17 years ago

Smokin.... How much is one of those?

mr bad example - 17 years ago

depends on gearing and the prop, he looks to be going at a fast clip, maybe a foil would help.

antipike - 17 years ago

If it doesn't have a foil it wont be the fastest pedal powered kayak for long

mdlampi - 17 years ago

It is truly telling when someone starts throwing around their "credentials" instead of facts that they know when they are spouting mis-truths. It is a very simple question. Where is the proof that this boat is going 9 mph without some form of assistance?

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mdlampi - 17 years ago

The only way this boat could be going 9 mph on the water is if some motor boat was towing it, if it had a current of at least 3 mph assisting it, or it there was one helluva wind pushing it. Where's the proof???

mdlampi - 17 years ago

You can beach the Cadence, too, though as with any boat you will end up with scratches in the hull. You can either lift and pull the boat onto the shore stern first or use a dolly. I'd like to see you put two Wavewalkers on the roof of your car by yourself and drive about town. Those things need a trailer, albeit a lightweight one, and two strong people to carry to the beach. Have fun trying to park in all those single length parking spots!

mdlampi - 17 years ago

The design of the boat has much more to do with the top speed of the boat, as well as with the long term cruising speed for a given "motor". We have eel grass, kelp, milfoil and everything else you have, and encounter areas where even power boats have troubles. In the Cadence you just pedal backwards a little and the cutting blade removes the weeds without you even getting your hands wet.

Patrick Pickerell - 17 years ago

Form Marc in Sausalito. He is now advertising 2 for sale at $1800 each which is a pretty great deal.

Patrick Pickerell - 17 years ago

Thank you, I double checked and you ar right. We pedalled about 11 miles Saturday at Spicer Reservoir in the Sierras.

mdlampi - 17 years ago

I've used the Cadence on the ocean in waves up to 3 feet and winds of 15 knots and in large swells. It does take some experience and a good sense of balance but it certainly can be done. Need more stability? The optional outriggers enable one to stand up, cast a rod, pull in large fish, etc. The WaveWalker tops out at 6 mph on mirror flat water. I've tried that boat with a GPS. It puts up a tremendous bow wave and the propeller starts getting ventilation, preventing higher speeds.

Patrick Pickerell - 17 years ago

That is a wavewalker. I own two. I like the Cadence for the weight (83#'s) but $4000 for a yak? Wavewalkers can be had for $1800. 250#'s a pop makes them fun to load, but they don't feel like 250#'s on the water.

mdlampi - 17 years ago

This looks a lot like a WaveWalker. If it is, then the boat is quite heavy and tops out around 6 mph. Take a look at the Open Water Cycling Cadence for a much faster pedaled "kayak". That boat cruises at 6+ mph, and people can sprint to 10+ mph - without current or wind assistance.

jdrower - 17 years ago

Well . . . let's see: 1. Who besides the cameraman says it's the world's fastest? 2. How fast is it? 3. Who makes it? 4. Who has it raced? 5. Is it mass-produced? 6. Where is it? 7. What are the boat specs? etc etc