undecided

[Mr GreenJeans]

I guess I'm in the minority here. I've been using the hobie drive to launch and land for the last two years without incident (except for the one time the drive failed when the mast came loose, but that is another post). I always launch in water that is thigh deep, and dismount in the same. If I'm not sure, I tuck the fins up against the bottom and take short pedal strokes.

[erinoo]

Same as you GreenJeans....Never a problem here, but it's ok to be over cautious if your unsure of your abilities.

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by Mr GreenJeans

I guess I'm in the minority here. I've been using the hobie drive to launch and land for the last two years without incident (except for the one time the drive failed when the mast came loose, but that is another post). I always launch in water that is thigh deep, and dismount in the same. If I'm not sure, I tuck the fins up against the bottom and take short pedal strokes.

We must have a similar launching technique.

As I walk the boat out into thigh high water I drop the rudder. When I'm sure its deep enough I unhook the mirage bungee cord and wait for the right wave.

-Then hop in and get "On the Peddles".
note--
I don't bother to slip my feet inside, I just place my feet on the peddles which ever way they are positioned and go straight through anything that comes at me.
This works in large or small surf.

Place your yak on a table and take a measurement of the full extension of the drive fins and transfer that measurement up against your body.
Once you are in the water that deep your Good to GO.
-Short stroke if there is any doubt.

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When landing.....

I always keep the Mirage Drive mounted in the boat, but I Use the Bungee to hold the Fins up against the Hull
-I use the paddle to return through the surf and hop out when I see 2 ft of water and drag it up on shore.