Anti-Hobie sentiment?

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by dsafety

The Mirage drive is a wonderful thing but you still need to bring along a paddle. If you want to go into the kelp, the peddle system will not cut it. Paddles are a necessity. Similarly, landing in big surf is easier with a paddle. I strap down the drive, raise the rudder and use the paddle on almost every landing.

That said, in my opinion, the Hobie system is far superior when used for a fishing platform. The other day I was chasing a fast moving YT feeding frenzy while trying to cast a jig stick.I peddled like an Olympic sprinter while getting my jig stick ready to cast. I would have to have chosen one activity or the other on a paddle kayak.

For the record, my Revo caught up with the fish and it only took me one cast to hook up.

Try it once and you will be a convert.

Bob

Yesterday, I was paddling like the dickens on my x-factor. I saw a school flare up and was just a bit too far. If i had pedals, no doubt i would have gotten there and no doubt I would have been launching that iron as I pulled up to the edge of the school. I can paddle at a decent speed but I still missed that school by literally 20-30 seconds and went home empty handed. The added speed and ability to have my jig stick in hand would have changed that result.

I would love a hobie, but as has been said, too rich for my blood right now. I love my x-factor. Its a great boat and I love how comfortable I feel on it after fishing it for all of this time. But yesterday, it would have been grand to have pedals. But then I ask myself, "How many times has this scenario happened"??? Not enough to justify the purchase for me obviously!! I'll likely keep paddling until someone wants to swap me for their hobie!

[lamb]

All I can think of is

[bubblehide]

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by sapdawg711

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

I second the request. I know a lot of the Hobie guys and have always found them to be very helpful.

Bubblehide, if you have something to say, please say it.

Bob

[TCS]

And here is the anti hobie science!

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.or...unplugged.html

btw....I'm in the market for a revo or adventure. Seriously.
Prefer turbo fins and sailing rudder. Send me a pm.

[dfroggy54]

Originally Posted by TCS

And here is the anti hobie science!

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.or...unplugged.html

btw....I'm in the market for a revo or adventure. Seriously.
Prefer turbo fins and sailing rudder. Send me a pm.

What a interesting article! Hobie and water go together like Ham and Cheese. hahaha Everyone should read that..

[Adam12]

Originally Posted by sapdawg711

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

X2

[fishinkid2010]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

I too am curious. Hobie and Fastlane were super helpful to me... they went so far as completely replacing my Revo, and upgrading it to a newer model.

Did you ever try talking with them over the phone or in person? Email can be so impersonal.

[j mo]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

LMFAO! Great point im taking my Hobie back and telling them it doesnt self steer.....

[lterrero]

Originally Posted by j mo

LMFAO! Great point im taking my Hobie back and telling them it doesnt self steer.....

Try to paddler with one hand & steer at the same time, but don't worry j mo I'm working in a Autopilot