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As popular and fast-growing a sport as stand-up paddleboarding has been, sometimes you just need to sit down and take a load off. A cross between a kayak and paddleboard, the CruiserBoard is a sit-down, stand-up paddleboard that gives paddlers more versatility than ever. /images/misc/forum-image-missing.gif /images/misc/forum-image-missing.gif /images/misc/forum-image-missing.gif Its thermoplastic composite was developed for paddleboard use by California-based Bounce Composites, and offers a mix of low weight, resiliency and durability. CruiserBoard has crafted that composite into a uniquely shaped craft with a cathedral hull, molded-in keel, and extra high sides.The sides are designed to help keep the deck drier, and a deck pad provides stable footing. The concave deck is said to provide better stability by lowering the paddler's center of gravity, and it also helps prevent the paddle from rolling off should the rider place it down on the board.
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While the CruiserBoard looks a bit different from other paddleboards on its own, it really separates itself with its removable folding chair. That chair gives the board a ride more like a high, sit-atop kayak, a design that's directed at anglers, beginners and others that may feel more comfortable in a seated position.The chair's trucks slide into the board's dual rails, providing easy front-back adjustment and removal. Those tracks are also built to work with Scotty accessories, allowing the owner to customize his craft. When flipped up, the chair serves as a stabilizing support that the paddler can lean against.
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Given that switching from seated to standing position entails completely different paddling dynamics, CruiserBoard includes an adjustable Transformer paddle that switches from a single-blade, T-handle paddleboard paddle to a dual-blade kayak paddle.CruiserBoard launched its sit-down, stand-up paddleboard in March and has been touring water-sport and boat shows ever since. The board + paddle package is available for US$2,590.
I see a few kayak fishermen on the lake,those would be way more comfy than fishing from a kayak.
Select to expand quoteMacaha said..
I see a few kayak fishermen on the lake,those would be way more comfy than fishing from a kayak.
Yeah I'd fish off it...esp for fly casting.
I trolled and casted a few lures on the weekend off my 11'8" Nalu (not quite set up for it) at Rocklands Reservoir - no luck unfortunately. With the clutch set to near free-spinning & rod base clasped under my toes for trolling - trying not to hit the rod with the paddle strokes, I soon started getting cramps in my leg. I then proceeded to cast a lure at a few snags...put paddle down, pick up rod...put rod down, pick up paddle (and it went on).
I can definitely see the advantage over kayaks - especially for spotting fish...also prob better for back/posture.
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I see a few kayak fishermen on the lake,those would be way more comfy than fishing from a kayak.
Hahaha I can just picture those things in the lineup in a few years time
I really, really, really tried not to comment on this.
This is yet another one of those really, really, really, farking STUPID IDIOT ideas.
If you want to sit down, GET A KAYAK.
Bloody Hell these are stupid.
ET.
I've got a vision of using it on the roof racks!!! Be a bit like National Lampoons...
Not for everyone that's for sure, but nothing ever is.
They could be good for disable people or people with really bad hips and knees that want to experience what it is like being on a board on the water.
Luke
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I trolled and casted a few lures on the weekend off my 11'8" Nalu (not quite set up for it) at Rocklands Reservoir - no luck unfortunately. With the clutch set to near free-spinning & rod base clasped under my toes for trolling - trying not to hit the rod with the paddle strokes, I soon started getting cramps in my leg. I then proceeded to cast a lure at a few snags...put paddle down, pick up rod...put rod down, pick up paddle (and it went on).
I can definitely see the advantage over kayaks - especially for spotting fish...also prob better for back/posture.
As usual yesterday evening on the lake next to my place i went casting and trolling on my 14' Glide (2010 DW)
To paddle while trolling i slide the rod in the handle of the board my hands around standing up rod so i can paddle easy.
To ET:
this seat is not so stupid idea because it's higher standing up position than kayak position. Kayack position is too low to watch underneath waters.
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I trolled and casted a few lures on the weekend off my 11'8" Nalu (not quite set up for it) at Rocklands Reservoir - no luck unfortunately. With the clutch set to near free-spinning & rod base clasped under my toes for trolling - trying not to hit the rod with the paddle strokes, I soon started getting cramps in my leg. I then proceeded to cast a lure at a few snags...put paddle down, pick up rod...put rod down, pick up paddle (and it went on).
I can definitely see the advantage over kayaks - especially for spotting fish...also prob better for back/posture.
As usual yesterday evening on the lake next to my place i went casting and trolling on my 14' Glide (2010 DW)
To paddle while trolling i slide the rod in the handle of the board my hands around standing up rod so i can paddle easy.
To ET:
this seat is not so stupid idea because it's higher standing up position than kayak position. Kayack position is too low to watch underneath waters.
Kami, I would never argue with a Frenchman, non, non, non.
However, I can't understand why someone would consider something that is not a SUP nor a Kayak. I am no fan of silly things and this idea is very very silly. Of course Mon ami, that is my opinion, non.
Bon Chance. Kami.
ET.
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