I like to sail and fish with the Hobie sail kit, and that extra power is tempting, but would it mean I can't count on the sidekicks to handle gusts while my hands are busy with rods and not on the mainsheet?
The Star mast handles that. I do have a large sail that is cut to fit the Hobie mast but because it does not spill like my Star mast you do have to actively sheet out. See my other vid showing me sail with paddles in 20knot plus winds.Star Kayak sail movie
Thanks Bill, I'll check it out
I like to sail and fish with the Hobie sail kit, and that extra power is tempting, but would it mean I can't count on the sidekicks to handle gusts while my hands are busy with rods and not on the mainsheet?
The Star mast handles that. I do have a large sail that is cut to fit the Hobie mast but because it does not spill like my Star mast you do have to actively sheet out. See my other vid showing me sail with paddles in 20knot plus winds.Star Kayak sail movie