MIRAGE DRIVES BREAKING

[Murray]

No way I would allow that to keep you from getting a peddler. Had mine since 2002 and just a couple of mainenance issues. Have a good paddle and you are good to go. Just think, every 6 or 7 years you may get a good upper body workout.

[RockyRaab]

In addition to saltwater corrosion, I rather strongly suspect that most PEDAL arms are broken by guys who habitually slam them against the stops with every stroke. Using about a 3/4 stroke is not only easier on the mechanism but is probably more efficient besides.

I pedal my Hobie; only dealers peddle them.

[PapaDave]

I carry a repair kit with me, it has splines, cables, nuts and cotter pins as well as the tool needed to change them out. I have used it twice, it can be a real trip saver.

[da22y]

Originally Posted by RockyRaab

In addition to saltwater corrosion, I rather strongly suspect that most PEDAL arms are broken by guys who habitually slam them against the stops with every stroke. Using about a 3/4 stroke is not only easier on the mechanism but is probably more efficient besides.

I pedal my Hobie; only dealers peddle them.

Pedal it is , my misspell . ( 3 languages is hard on an old brain )

Have you seen people riding a bicycle but instead stand on the PEDALS ?
I did that when I was young.

Many young kid now do stunts on their bicycle, slaming hard while standing on the PEDALS. Never heard anyone broke their PEDALS arms.
And if they do , they might need a trip to the emergency room !

I said that's a design failure by Hobie.