Hobie Mirage Drive 180 Kick Up TRADE

[JohnMckroidJr]

Originally Posted by filippo

Thanks for the info John. You?re correct on the low inventory of the older model. With the extra cash I could buy the extra spare parts for future repairs. And I can put the rest towards other kayak upgrades. This 180 is a beauty, but more moving parts, the more headache to repair and more expensive it is.

I?ve decided to keep it, but idk still. Hmmm tough choice.

I had the same mindset regarding my old spare drive, but now that the parts inventory is drying up, I want to sell it. I have 2 sets of kick-ups, in 4 years of use, so far no issues. The non-kickup 180's are the ones that failed(spine replacement $300) after 6 months of use. It is a good thing that Hobie has warranties. Keeping it is the right choice.