Hi Liam. The foot peddles can be locked in place with a small bolt if you're not using them to control a rudder. Mine came with these bolts installed initially by RTM as I didn't have a rudder fitted. I bought this kayak based on your original in-depth blog review back in 2017 :) I use it at sea and on rivers and absolutely love it.
Hi Nick, thanks for the heads up in this. I haven’t looked at the footrests closely enough to see that they can be locked in place but it is good to know. Glad that you are enjoying this kayak 😀 I think everyone I know that has one praises it’s performance on the water.
Hey my name is Kou Vue I love your videos, hey was just wondering where I can get mounting plates for my Hobie outback. I want too put a motor guide trolling motor on the front?. I’m new kayak fishing
It’s a good question and one that I get asked quite often! Both are very good kayaks for open water fishing on the coast or offshore. The RTM Rytmo is the faster of the two and feels touch lighter to paddle / cuts through the water easier. The Viking Profish Reload is not too far behind though in terms of speed. The Reload is the more stable of the two and is outfitted better for fishing with the removable tackle pod a massive advantage on this kayak. It also has more rod holders and brass threaded inserts at the bow and stern ready to bolt on an anchor trolley system. It also has the option to add different pods and the Chill Pod to the rear cargo areas both have good sized front hatches, both are rudder ready. The reload is heavier but does have proper side handles. I would find it tough to choose between the two and often say that if you are into enjoying a bit of paddling as much as the fishing then I find the Rytmo the nicer one to paddle. Most are into kayak fishing for the fishing though so the Reload wins as the better all-rounder for fishing! Both are really great fishing kayaks though and I’d happily fish and paddle either 😀🎣 hope this helps!
A truly excellent view of the kayak, very impressed with the kayak.
Hi Liam.
The foot peddles can be locked in place with a small bolt if you're not using them to control a rudder. Mine came with these bolts installed initially by RTM as I didn't have a rudder fitted.
I bought this kayak based on your original in-depth blog review back in 2017 :) I use it at sea and on rivers and absolutely love it.
Hi Nick, thanks for the heads up in this. I haven’t looked at the footrests closely enough to see that they can be locked in place but it is good to know. Glad that you are enjoying this kayak 😀 I think everyone I know that has one praises it’s performance on the water.
very nice kayak
I hope also download video on how to install a plate to mount an outboard engine on kayak.
Hey my name is Kou Vue I love your videos, hey was just wondering where I can get mounting plates for my Hobie outback. I want too put a motor guide trolling motor on the front?. I’m new kayak fishing
Hi how would you say this compares to Viking kayaks profish reloaded , thank you
It’s a good question and one that I get asked quite often! Both are very good kayaks for open water fishing on the coast or offshore. The RTM Rytmo is the faster of the two and feels touch lighter to paddle / cuts through the water easier. The Viking Profish Reload is not too far behind though in terms of speed. The Reload is the more stable of the two and is outfitted better for fishing with the removable tackle pod a massive advantage on this kayak. It also has more rod holders and brass threaded inserts at the bow and stern ready to bolt on an anchor trolley system. It also has the option to add different pods and the Chill Pod to the rear cargo areas both have good sized front hatches, both are rudder ready. The reload is heavier but does have proper side handles. I would find it tough to choose between the two and often say that if you are into enjoying a bit of paddling as much as the fishing then I find the Rytmo the nicer one to paddle. Most are into kayak fishing for the fishing though so the Reload wins as the better all-rounder for fishing! Both are really great fishing kayaks though and I’d happily fish and paddle either 😀🎣 hope this helps!
Hi, good review. You think this kayak is good for jigging ?
Thanks! Yeah I don’t see why not, it’s a good kayak for all sorts of saltwater fishing.