hobie mirage / rudder upgrade - worth upgrading? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

2-Stix · 05-13-2016, 07:54 PM

Hi Folks,
I have a 2015 Outback. I was considering the fins and rudder upgrade. The guys and I tend to run about 8-10 mile days with some bigger ranges looking to come into play. Anyway...what has been your experience with upgrading to the turbo fins and bigger rudder? I was wondering if this upgrade is worth it?

AirborneYak · 05-13-2016, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2-Stix

Hi Folks,
I have a 2015 Outback. I was considering the fins and rudder upgrade. The guys and I tend to run about 8-10 mile days with some bigger ranges looking to come into play. Anyway...what has been your experience with upgrading to the turbo fins and bigger rudder? I was wondering if this upgrade is worth it?

The rudder is a must upgrade and best bang for your bucks.

Saba Slayer · 05-13-2016, 08:15 PM

YES and YES...
Get the Turbo Fins and a big rudder...you'll be happy you did.

jorluivil · 05-13-2016, 08:34 PM

It's a must

2-Stix · 05-13-2016, 09:10 PM

I am assuming the peddling power was greater for the effort and the stability in staying on course was better?

Orca Winfrey · 05-13-2016, 09:16 PM

My buddy and I started with paddle yaks until he got a Revo with standard fins and rudder. I had no problem keeping up with him and may have even been a little faster. Then he got Turbo Fins and the sail rudder and he now leaves me in the dust. We did almost 8 miles our last trip in 8-10 mph winds and he said he wasn't close to being tired. I was a little beat, so I'd say they are worth it.

05-13-2016, 07:54 PM	#1
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	hobie mirage / rudder upgrade - worth upgrading? Hi Folks, I have a 2015 Outback. I was considering the fins and rudder upgrade. The guys and I tend to run about 8-10 mile days with some bigger ranges looking to come into play. Anyway...what has been your experience with upgrading to the turbo fins and bigger rudder? I was wondering if this upgrade is worth it?

05-13-2016, 08:15 PM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	YES YES and YES... Get the Turbo Fins and a big rudder...you'll be happy you did. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-13-2016, 08:34 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	It's a must __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-13-2016, 09:10 PM	#5
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	I am assuming the peddling power was greater for the effort and the stability in staying on course was better?

05-13-2016, 09:16 PM	#6
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	My buddy and I started with paddle yaks until he got a Revo with standard fins and rudder. I had no problem keeping up with him and may have even been a little faster. Then he got Turbo Fins and the sail rudder and he now leaves me in the dust. We did almost 8 miles our last trip in 8-10 mph winds and he said he wasn't close to being tired. I was a little beat, so I'd say they are worth it.