Another Wonky pedal kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 12-22-2018, 04:33 PM

This just makes me chuckle.......and the start up campaign is just weird.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...-powered-fun#/

ProfessorLongArms · 12-22-2018, 07:40 PM

Let me guess-the original patent on the Mirage Drive is up and now there’s blood in the water?

I like Robert field, but I lol’ed at his video when he referred to it as “ridiculously cheap” and then saw that the MSRP is basically 10% off a compass, but if you gave it a front hatch and took away all of hobie’s years of Quality control and customer service.

Don’t get me wrong, I know you have to sell what you’re selling, but the whole air of “revolutionary” and new made me roll my eyes

Not surprised he is doing a fundraiser campaign now. You’d be amazed at how many start ups see these crowdfunders as more of a promotion and marketing platform than fundraising.

GTboosted · 12-23-2018, 12:40 AM

That looks like the Walmart knockoff version.

$1800 is still not cheap. Might as well spend a few hundred more for the real thing with a better updated drive.

My understanding is the original patent expired but the upgrades to the drive have new patents.

Ggiannig89 · 12-23-2018, 10:54 AM

A steep price for an unproven product but still some decent customizable options like the seat that moves up and down.

Orca Winfrey · 12-23-2018, 02:48 PM

So we’ll soon see then at OEX?😃

MITCHELL · 12-23-2018, 05:00 PM

Competition but do you have a steering wheel.

Iceman · 12-23-2018, 10:33 PM

seems like they are selling factory direct at least with the pre orders, they should be able to sell them for a lot less if that is the case and where do they get serviced?

Do you just get referred to the local Hobie dealer?

MITCHELL · 12-24-2018, 08:27 AM

And sting like a Bee----->

Iceman · 12-26-2018, 09:30 AM

What is really weird is that it does not look like they copied Hobie, it looks like they are using actual Hobie parts in their design at least on the proto-type.

12-22-2018, 04:33 PM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Another Wonky pedal kayak This just makes me chuckle.......and the start up campaign is just weird. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...-powered-fun#/ __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 12-22-2018 at 04:59 PM.

12-23-2018, 12:40 AM	#3
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	That looks like the Walmart knockoff version. $1800 is still not cheap. Might as well spend a few hundred more for the real thing with a better updated drive. My understanding is the original patent expired but the upgrades to the drive have new patents. __________________ -Beto

12-23-2018, 10:33 PM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	seems like they are selling factory direct at least with the pre orders, they should be able to sell them for a lot less if that is the case and where do they get serviced? Do you just get referred to the local Hobie dealer? __________________

12-26-2018, 09:30 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	What is really weird is that it does not look like they copied Hobie, it looks like they are using actual Hobie parts in their design at least on the proto-type. __________________

12-22-2018, 07:40 PM	#2
ProfessorLongArms Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 401	Let me guess-the original patent on the Mirage Drive is up and now there’s blood in the water? I like Robert field, but I lol’ed at his video when he referred to it as “ridiculously cheap” and then saw that the MSRP is basically 10% off a compass, but if you gave it a front hatch and took away all of hobie’s years of Quality control and customer service. Don’t get me wrong, I know you have to sell what you’re selling, but the whole air of “revolutionary” and new made me roll my eyes Not surprised he is doing a fundraiser campaign now. You’d be amazed at how many start ups see these crowdfunders as more of a promotion and marketing platform than fundraising.

12-23-2018, 10:54 AM	#4
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	A steep price for an unproven product but still some decent customizable options like the seat that moves up and down.

12-23-2018, 02:48 PM	#5
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	So we’ll soon see then at OEX?😃