Mirage Drive ?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Sdspeed · 12-04-2012, 06:51 PM

Are all the Mirage drive systems the same?

jorluivil · 12-04-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdspeed

Are all the Mirage drive systems the same?

yes and no.

I believe there are slight modifications to the unit but overall they are pretty much the same. I could be wrong but I think some of the older units do not fit some of the newer yaks.....

Sdspeed · 12-04-2012, 07:33 PM

I'm still on the fence, peddle vs paddle. Have concerns about shoulders and neck which were all successfully repaired 12 years ago, but I'm old! I do know I can't afford a PA but would consider a cheaper used Hobie Mirage Drive Kayak.
Any suggestions?

bus kid · 12-04-2012, 07:56 PM

Version 1 and version 2, there are subtle difference's

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=21920

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=21919

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=12579

dc1983 · 12-04-2012, 08:00 PM

There are ALOT of pretty good deals on pro angler 14 up for sale right now. I love my pa 12 and would highly recommend it to anyone.

Iceman · 12-04-2012, 10:24 PM

components for the V1 are slightly higher priced, like the chain is different length and cost about $13 more than the V2 chain. Any Mirage drive will work in any Hobie Mirage series.

Biggameaddict · 12-04-2012, 10:39 PM

If were you i would get a mirage drive. If you have shoulder problems then paddling is gonna be hard. Theres alot of great deals on the classifieds right now you should really jump on one. You wont regret getting a hobie for sure.

12-04-2012, 06:51 PM	#1
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	Mirage Drive ?? Are all the Mirage drive systems the same?

12-04-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Version 1 and version 2, there are subtle difference's http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=21920 http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=21919 http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...p?f=60&t=12579 __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

12-04-2012, 10:24 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	components for the V1 are slightly higher priced, like the chain is different length and cost about $13 more than the V2 chain. Any Mirage drive will work in any Hobie Mirage series. __________________

12-04-2012, 10:39 PM	#7
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	If were you i would get a mirage drive. If you have shoulder problems then paddling is gonna be hard. Theres alot of great deals on the classifieds right now you should really jump on one. You wont regret getting a hobie for sure. __________________ Keep your rod close, your gaff closer, and your paddle on a leash.

12-04-2012, 07:33 PM	#3
Sdspeed Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 732	I'm still on the fence, peddle vs paddle. Have concerns about shoulders and neck which were all successfully repaired 12 years ago, but I'm old! I do know I can't afford a PA but would consider a cheaper used Hobie Mirage Drive Kayak. Any suggestions?

12-04-2012, 08:00 PM	#5
dc1983 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Laguna Hills, Ca Posts: 309	There are ALOT of pretty good deals on pro angler 14 up for sale right now. I love my pa 12 and would highly recommend it to anyone.