Hobie input...

[dorf]

I am 6'3" and 225 lbs. I take my 2 boys out with me all of the time so the stability question is answered there. The only thing that can be a problem is losing the Mirage drive as you may have already read a few posts about. I keep mine in and am careful not to run it aground when I come in. Having the drive gets you through the surf at LJ much faster and easier than without. I power through the surf. Sure I might get a little splash in the face but it is better than being dump on your side.

See the boys down at Fastlane and take one for a spin. If and when you decide to try one out try to do it on a day when the current is rip’n and the wind is blow’n so you can compare with your own ride. You will see what an advantage the mirage drive is.

Good luck in your choice.

[steamroll]

Originally Posted by dorf

See the boys down at Fastlane

Doesn't one of the OEX shops carry Hobie?

[dgax65]

Originally Posted by steamroll

Doesn't one of the OEX shops carry Hobie?

I don't know 'bout that, but I drove by a kayak shop at 236 South Coast Highway in Oceanside last week and they had all sorts of Hobie kayaks. You might want to check them out.

[One Rev]

I think I know that place. I went to a taco/car wash place at that same address, some guy in a light blue shirt out back was cooking em up and half neked wimmin washing cars, inside the building I saw a bunch of Hobie kayaks stored away. I don't know if they will sell you one though, everyone was so focused on the tacos/car wash.

One Rev

[steamroll]

Originally Posted by One Rev

I think I know that place. I went to a taco/car wash place at that same address, some guy in a light blue shirt out back was cooking em up and half neked wimmin washing cars, inside the building I saw a bunch of Hobie kayaks stored away. I don't know if they will sell you one though, everyone was so focused on the tacos/car wash.

One Rev

Mike,

Its almost time for another Fish Taco Bikini Car Wash

I'll call the girls..you call Tommy Gomes

[Zed]

Also, I can have 2 live baits out trolling and be casting iron while enjoying a beer. Yeah, that's right.

I'm picturing you with one of those helmets with two beers and straws, Ed.

[sdcityboy]

Team No Fish- Amateur Staff


hey doug! how do u get on that exclusive team?

[dsafety]

I am relatively new to kayaks and kayak fishing but I can tell you that when I take my Revolution out to the kelp beds, I can sense a lot of "Peddle Envy" from my fellow yak riders.

The Hobie mirage kayaks have a clear advantage over all other kayaks when used as a fishing platform. Anyone who says otherwise is either uninformed or stuck in the past. A good kayak fisher will do well on any boat but those of us who have not yet reached that experience level will probably get there more quickly in this type of kayak.

Bob

[hookup]

I had a single pedal hobie kayak, now i have a tandem pedal kayak and personally the pedal unit is extremely well built. But, I can see why or how the pedal unit might break, 3 reasons.
1.) They might of not lock the safty pin properly, before going out.
2.) They might of got caught in the kelp and kept on pedaling, forcing it too hard, when they should have unlock the pedal unit and pull the pedal unit out to untangled kelp.
3.) When you come on to the beach after kayaking, once your pedal unit hit the sand, stop pedaling and get off the kayak. If you have a fart brain that day and keep on trying to pedal while your pedal is stuck in the sand you can break the pedal unit.

I have experienced all three situations and if you force it hard enough, I think it will break.

[Ed]

Originally Posted by Zed

I'm picturing you with one of those helmets with two beers and straws, Ed.

Hey, I only use that helmet on my P15........................................

[Billy V]

I have a Hobie Adventure and it works well at La Jolla. The kayak slices through waves, and swell with ease with its 16 ft length.

Its low profile does not seem affected by wind.

It also paddles very good as it it only 27.5" wide.

The turbo fins are tunable, so you can set them to have a heavier peddle that will give you a slower cadence. I have mine set to give a 3.5 mph speed at a very low peddle rpm.

The peddle length is adjustable, and I frequently adjust mine to work different leg muscles.

The only issue I have with the Adventure is fish storage. The front hatch is way up front, and takes some practice to crack it open out in the open ocean but it can be done with a little patience.

Sometimes I mount a fish bag on the bow.

You can easily store a big fish in the rear well, provided you aren't carrying a bait tank back there.

The Revolution is easier to open the front hatch while out on the water. It is almost as fast as the Adventure, and it also paddles good @ 28.5" wide.

I would suggest giving them both a try, the Adventure and Revo.

Deck Layout (for reference)

I think I have the Fish Storage problem solved to a degree.

I'll let you know how it goes after I return looking like this.

[Joe11]

Ever since I bought my Hobie Adventure, my Wilderness Systems Tarpon is on the storage rack for guests. I am 6' 2" 225 plenty of leg room. Have a short leash on my mirage drive so Davy Jones does not end up with it when I take it out to get into the kelp. I use the Turbos adjusted tight for top end speed. Have the sailing rudder which is great to adjust your drift. Don't need to bother with a drift chute anymore either. That hex nut backing out...solved with some blue thread blocker and silicone sealant.

[savage]

go see Nate at oex in oceanside great guy and knows alot.