![]() Landing so that you have both hands free to maintain your balance. I’d recommend securing your paddle under the front bungy when launching or Getting in and out of a SIK takes a little more practice and technique than accessing a sit-on-top kayak. It is easy enough to sit side saddle allowing easy access to your gear. Place for your bait and fish as it keeps all your gear and mess contained in the one place making for an easy clean up afterwards.Īs your rods are stowed directly behind you I found the best way to access them was as though you were drawing an arrow from your back. This bag has 2 rod holders, storage for tackle boxes and loads of other gear. The Impulse 10 could easily be set up with lots of accessories such as rod holders, sounders and anchor kits but in an effort to keep things simple and lightweight we have used aįishing accessory that utilises a milk crate to accessorise the Impulse. The combination of the adjustable footrests and the padded backrest make this a comfortable kayak to paddle. The shape of the cockpit coaming allows you to lean your outer legĪgainst the cockpit for even more support. This is not onlyīecause it is light weight but also the shape of the cockpit coaming sits nicely on your shoulder. The Impulse is also an easy kayak to throw on your shoulder for a carry of some distance that would have you looking for a trolley with most other kayaks. They also don’t have the scupper holes of a SOT which creates less drag and a dryer ride. Gravity, they can be a little narrower than the comparable SOT. As the seating of a SIK is generally closer to the floor of the craft, lowering the paddler’s centre of The Impulse 10 is a little unique with its storage tray at the front of the cockpit and rear tank well (most SIK’s have hatches at the rear which areįar less useful for the angler’s storage needs.)Ī SIK offers a little more protection from the elements, such as wind and drips from the paddle, than offered by its sit-on counterpart.Ī SIK will generally paddle a little nicer than a SOT of similar length. Most SIK’s lack the storage options of your typical SOT that commonly have hatches & storage pockets Pros and cons over your much larger range of sit-on top fishing kayaks (SOT). The Impulse 10 by Perception is a sit-in kayak (SIK) which does have some We’d look at a much more basic option, particularly good for flat water fishing in the rivers and estuaries. Last month we reviewed one of the more expensive fishing kayaks fully equipped with a pedal drive system, rudder, deluxe seating and loads of accessories. ![]()
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