Looking for the smallest kayak boat that you can stand up.

[schplurg]

I saw a new Greg Blanchard video and he's in a low weight, no pedals, Native "something". He stands in it, though he may be smaller than you. He drags it over some rocks. I can't remember the name of it but it's one of his newest 3 videos or so I'd say.

 

It's a lower price model without a lot of features.

 

Here it is:

 

 

[Axle]

1 hour ago, schplurg said:

I saw a new Greg Blanchard video and he's in a low weight, no pedals, Native "something". He stands in it, though he may be smaller than you. He drags it over some rocks. I can't remember the name of it but it's one of his newest 3 videos or so I'd say.

 

It's a lower price model without a lot of features.

 

Here it is:

 

 

Thanks, looks like a nice option!

[J Francho]

A different option altogether might be an inflatable. this one also happens to be pedal driven. My main kayak is a Mirage Drive and I love it. 
 

https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-itrek-9-ultralight/#fishing

[Darth-Baiter]

Blanchard has the balance of a surfer.  I bet I fall right off that tiny boat. It’s a skill. My first time standing up was  100% puckered. If I farted, it would have been A high pitched whistle. 
 

now, I can occasionally turn sideways to pee.   I’m getting more comfortable with the move. Standing up is easy.  Getting up is the wobbly move. 

[Gnarwhal]

On 5/13/2021 at 7:43 AM, J Francho said:

Most SUPs are not inflatable.

That might have been true at one time, but if you look at current sales, inflatables have the larger market share.

 

I fish out of a Hobie Revo 16 kayak (no standing), a Hobie PA 14 (some standing) and off many SUPs. 

 

SUPs are lighter than kayaks (20-30lbs), easier to transport, launch, store and catch fish like crazy.  Definitely worth considering.

[J Francho]

Maybe they're catching on in your neck of the woods or you're referring to fishing. Up here inflatables are rare. I've seen maybe three. Most aren't fishing from them. The kayak shop I worked at doesn't inventory them because they don't sell quickly. I linked to the Hobie as an option for the OP.  I haven't been in one, though based on my Hobie and all the others I've been in, it's likely a quality ride. 

[Alex from GA]

Jackson Coosa.  Extremely stable.

[Dewberry]

On 7/18/2021 at 9:59 AM, J Francho said:

A different option altogether might be an inflatable. this one also happens to be pedal driven. My main kayak is a Mirage Drive and I love it. 
 

https://www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-itrek-9-ultralight/#fishing

J Francho, I'm curious about your experience with the itrek9.  I'm trying to decide between it, the itrek 11 when it comes out, or getting a Bote Lono Aero with pedal drive.  I fish only on small 50-100 acre lakes in good weather conditions.  I really like the quality of a hobie and the wide, stable platform, but my concern is the lack of being able to reverse with the Mirage Drive (though I have to admit I've never even used a pedal drive before, only paddle).  Live in an apartment so restricted to inflatables.  Would love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks!

[J Francho]

I only looked at it, didn't get to ride. It's quality. The Mirage drive is pretty much the same as what's in my Compass. That has been bullet proof. 

[Darth-Baiter]

3 hours ago, Dewberry said:

J Francho, I'm curious about your experience with the itrek9.  I'm trying to decide between it, the itrek 11 when it comes out, or getting a Bote Lono Aero with pedal drive.  I fish only on small 50-100 acre lakes in good weather conditions.  I really like the quality of a hobie and the wide, stable platform, but my concern is the lack of being able to reverse with the Mirage Drive (though I have to admit I've never even used a pedal drive before, only paddle).  Live in an apartment so restricted to inflatables.  Would love to hear your thoughts!  Thanks!

I love reverse.  I use it primarily as a brake.  I tend to get super enthusiastic when I get to a fishing spot, so I come in HOT!  I switch to reverse to stop my forward motion.  if not, I will park over the structure/fish.