Kayak Kites
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Category: Saltwater Fishing
Forum Name: Yak Yak Yak
Forum Description: The forum for Kayak enthusiasts
URL: https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=34961
Printed Date: 01 Jun 2026 at 6:08am
Topic: Kayak Kites
Posted By: Hermit
Subject: Kayak Kites
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2008 at 9:05am
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I know there's been a thread about kayak sails, but as my kayak is basically only used as a fishing rig, my thoughts on using a sail setup would be it's a bit cumbersome when stowed on the deck whilst fishing. I've been playing around with different kites etc and was wondering if any others are using a "tackable unit like "Pauls Fishing Kites" or simular.
Any thoughts guys would be appreciated as I have a cunning plan for xmas!  ------------- Connoisseur of fine beers and ales! |
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Posted By: fat belly frog
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2008 at 9:19am
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kites have been used on yaks for touring and in hawawi they use big arse kitesurfing kites with outrigger canoes to race across the channels,
I have kitesurfed since it first came out and think a simple sled kite would work Not sure how it would go direct down wind you could loose tension in the line's, probally pay to have a rudder on your kak.
go for it lets see the photos...
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Posted By: kiwifred
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2008 at 9:33am
| talk to mrcar he uses a kite |
Posted By: Phishpula
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2008 at 3:00pm
Reinforced garden umbrella could also double as a marlin tagger should the opportunity arise.  ------------- Turtle free since 2012 |
Posted By: yakkaman
Date Posted: 27 Nov 2008 at 10:42pm
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if there was a half a metre swell how good would a sail be?
would you get absolutely soaked or would the bow dig in? ------------- 100% Fishing!!! |
Posted By: Hermit
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2008 at 11:15am
Probably if you paddeled a Profish!!!!!  ------------- Connoisseur of fine beers and ales! |
Posted By: Hermit
Date Posted: 28 Nov 2008 at 2:59pm
Hey Phish, like to see the Profish keep up with me now!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1KQsWDGOI8&feature=related - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1KQsWDGOI8&feature=related ------------- Connoisseur of fine beers and ales! |