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

Iceman · 12-22-2018, 03:33 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, 06:40 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 · 12-22-2018, 11:40 PM

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, 09:54 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, 01:48 PM

So we’ll soon see then at OEX?😃

MITCHELL · 12-23-2018, 04:00 PM

Competition but do you have a steering wheel.

12-22-2018, 03:33 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 03:59 PM.

12-22-2018, 11:40 PM	#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

12-22-2018, 06:40 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, 09:54 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, 01:48 PM	#5
Orca Winfrey Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: The I. E. Posts: 353	So we’ll soon see then at OEX?😃