February 9, 2009 (by Eco-Sports Unlimited). We decided to take part in the Le Tour De Langkawi cycling event which started a couple of days ago. Why promote kayaking in a cycling event? I had the same question before I paid the money for the booth. Well, I was proven right. The response was great. I reasoned, anyone who loves cycling, also loves kayaking. Cycling is an outdoor sport and so is kayaking. Cycling is land-based and works your legs, kayaking is water-based and works your arms. Both are eco-friendly. So, why not do both and enjoy the outdoor.
To make the show more exciting, I decided to rig the Malibu Mini-X with a trolling motor. I fitted the Minn Kota Endura 30 trolling motor at the stern of the Mini-X and converted the tiller to a throttle. Steering is done with a paddle or simply, by dipping one hand in the water.
Here are the pix from the event.
Before the race...
Off they go...
Crowds coming in...
More crowds...
The Mini-X fully rigged for fishing
Trolling motor at the stern end of the Mini-X
The X-Wing console outfitted with rodholders, fishfinder and compass.
The throttle...
The trolling motor...
My buddy and I...
