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08-27-2019, 11:37 AM | #1 |
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2020 Hobies
All models will have the kick up fins!
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08-28-2019, 11:10 AM | #2 |
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08-28-2019, 08:20 PM | #3 |
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That's a game changer for surf launches and landings. You could pedal all the way in.
I assume you cannot just upgrade the fins? Looks like the hull was changed in all models? If I could just buy the kick up fins and have them work with an old hull, I'd probably purchase! Last edited by bolocop; 08-28-2019 at 08:25 PM. |
08-29-2019, 03:59 AM | #4 |
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The last time I tried to take one all the way in with a 180 I had to gut it to remove sand from all the barrel bearing. Wonder if the kick up handles sand any better.
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08-29-2019, 09:01 AM | #5 |
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I'd imagine worse, the more parts that move the more areas sand can complicate. After my first rebuild I never use my drive coming in or let it sit in the sand. the 2 just dont mix well.
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08-29-2019, 09:29 AM | #6 |
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If you ever jam it up with sand, just dip it in the water and pedal back a forth a few times, it should all fall out. I've been pedaling all the way in and out for years just use the bungee on the crank and lift the bow a bit when you drag it up on the beach.
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08-29-2019, 09:34 AM | #7 |
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Currently not available as a retrofit. I have heard it will likely be in the future.
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08-29-2019, 09:59 AM | #8 |
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I tried that, with it mixed in with the grease I don’t see how it could just fall out.
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