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

Saba Slayer · 05-13-2016, 07:15 PM

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

jorluivil · 05-13-2016, 07:34 PM

It's a must

2-Stix · 05-13-2016, 08:10 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, 08:16 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.

Mr. NiceGuy · 05-13-2016, 08:31 PM

The rudder is only $34, so why wait?
The turbofin upgrade kit is $122.

If you have the money, I think you already know the answer.
If you are on a tight budget, get the turbofins first.

These should be standard equipment. Hobie likes their add-on sales so this is what we have to do to complete our kayaks.

Tacky marketing tricks, IMHO. This is how they pump the bill. Nobody EVER downgrades.

PS, anyone want to buy a small rudder? I have one available in perfect condition

King Saba · 05-13-2016, 08:42 PM

I'm that buddy, and I say DO IT! You'll be glad you did. Turbo fins do not honestly take more effort because with each pedal you create more torque and force from the fins causing more water displacement. Long story short, you move further and faster with each push. The sail rudder is a good idea too, much more responsive than the standard. It keeps you on track well and turns on a dime.

Orca Winfrey · 05-13-2016, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Saba

I'm that buddy, and I say DO IT! You'll be glad you did. Turbo fins do not honestly take more effort because with each pedal you create more torque and force from the fins causing more water displacement. Long story short, you move further and faster with each push. The sail rudder is a good idea too, much more responsive than the standard. It keeps you on track well and turns on a dime.

My arms are not happy with your upgrade.

05-13-2016, 07:15 PM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	YES YES and YES... Get the Turbo Fins and a big rudder...you'll be happy you did. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

05-13-2016, 07:34 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	It's a must __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

05-13-2016, 08:31 PM	#5
Mr. NiceGuy Manic for Life Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 839	The rudder is only $34, so why wait? The turbofin upgrade kit is $122. If you have the money, I think you already know the answer. If you are on a tight budget, get the turbofins first. These should be standard equipment. Hobie likes their add-on sales so this is what we have to do to complete our kayaks. Tacky marketing tricks, IMHO. This is how they pump the bill. Nobody EVER downgrades. PS, anyone want to buy a small rudder? I have one available in perfect condition __________________ Another ho-hum day in Paradise Last edited by Mr. NiceGuy; 05-13-2016 at 08:41 PM.

05-13-2016, 08:10 PM	#3
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, 08:16 PM	#4
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.

05-13-2016, 08:42 PM	#6
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	I'm that buddy, and I say DO IT! You'll be glad you did. Turbo fins do not honestly take more effort because with each pedal you create more torque and force from the fins causing more water displacement. Long story short, you move further and faster with each push. The sail rudder is a good idea too, much more responsive than the standard. It keeps you on track well and turns on a dime.