[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I upgraded from my older paddle fishing kayak to the Showdown and finally got the chance to take it fishing! The kayak was incredibly comfortable to sit in and the pedal drive was quiet and easy to operate. It comes with gear tracks already on it and located such that they also serve as side handles which were great for loading and to provide a secure spot to lash it down. Rods are easy to get in and out of the holders and I was also able to easily retrieve gear from my crate located behind the seat. The kayak is super stable for a kayak and made a great fishing platform for me. Things to thing about - pedal kayaks are heavy and so this will be heavier than your paddle kayak and you’re probably going to need a cart; doesn’t turn as tight as a paddle kayak but if you are in a tight spot just grab your paddle; the pedal drive is great - quiet, smooth, will reverse immediately if you want, etc, but it won’t flex if u hit something so u need to b aware of depth, etc. Overall - my initial reaction is a thumbs up for what I was looking for.
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