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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: On The Water
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Hobie input...
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: La Jolla Shores
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Perhaps if you went down and tested one on the water you may have a better idea as to this kayaks functions , etc... A pedal hobie my be the answer to relieving shoulder and arm fatigue....
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: San Diego
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Ive got a few yaks and I like my hobie....I like to switch up though give the arms a work out one day then the legs another....Although i only hoop from the x-factor...Like its already been said....try them out and you will know. As far as the drive systems being flacky. dont know about that, I have had mine for about 2 years now without a hint of a problem and im pretty rough with it... i wonder if those folks rinse there gear....The major differnece is the superior ablility to drink a frost cold one on the way out to the fishing grounds...
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Houston, TX
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![]() The problem was exacerbated by not clearing debris from the hole prior to installation. From what I saw on some of the Australian forums, this problem was corrected with a new metal fitting that protects the holes. Check with a dealer before you dismiss Hobies altogether. Fastlane in San Diego and OEX in Oceanside can probably give you the full details and set the record straight. I'm not a big fan of Hobies, but they do have some significant advantages over traditional yaks. It would be best to try one out before you completely write them off.
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Long Beach / Lakewood
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I'm 6 ft and 235lbs
I luv my revolution The pedals on the fins are adjustable Regarding the drive unit I don't think they're flaky. I think they're mechanical. and anything mechanical which involves motion wears out. My only negative comment about Hobie would be the warranty. Specifically the length from their website http://www.hobiecat.com/support/index.html "All hulls are covered for a period of two years. Mirage Drive (pedal system) is covered for a period of one year." I think when you consider the possibilities of failure and the idea that your paying probably double, a longer lasting warranty should be considered. I believe Malibu and Cobra, as examples, offer lifetime warranties. Ocean Kayak has a 3 year warranty. my 2 cents MikeG
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Come on by and try one at sometime. I'm here 7 days a week and would be happy to let you demo some boats. OEX Oceanside 236 S. Coast Hwy Oceanside, Ca 92054 760-721-6195 - Nate
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Orange
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I admit that I was one of the catapalooza drive destroyers and it was all on me. I got pushed back inshore during launch and instead of unhooking my paddle, I tried to paddle surge out and was too shallow. The fins completely buckled but the system remained healthy.
It just cost me the turbo fin replacement to repair. Just got back from a day in wind and large swell outside of newport and the drive is as good as new. No input on the height as I am only 5-6. But it makes trolling simple with the drive system. 2 cents |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: W of 5
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I thought you were a MTB'er, handyman.
Just a thought, but, if you paddled a more efficient yak, you might have a revelation. Then you can go pedal your bike. |
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Temecula, CA
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Faster
I know that I have to work pretty hard to do 4 mph on my xtreme and they claim to cruise at 6 mph, thats about 50% faster.
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: San Diego
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Rinse the drive with fresh water after use, and spray the chain
down with WD40. 2 years and no problems so far. ![]()
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Join Date: May 2006
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What's up Chuck? I bought an Outback so I could fish a couple weeks after my quad bypass in 2006, I didn't want to rip open my sternum paddling.
![]() I was out about 2.5 miles miles one day when the drive came apart. A set screw had come loose and I didn't have a hex wrench with me. I was able to tighten it slightly with my long nose pliers and it would hold for about a 1/4 mile before coming loose again. I would suggest bringing the right size hex wrench for the drive and a phillips screwdriver and extra cord for the rudder cables. Otherwise the drive was very cool, I did 12 miles at San Diego bay about 4 weeks after my surgery. But where would you put a 50# fish? |
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![]() Thanks for everyones input! It is exactly what I was looking for..... some of my concerns seem to be founded, and others alleviated. Leaving me in my same, normal, state of confusion! But I have to admit that being able to visit the "9s" is definitely an attribute my current ride would be extremely hard pressed to do! ![]() |
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Drippin Chicken Water Ranch
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I have never had a problem with my drive, ever. It will work just fine if you don't abuse the crap out of it. Besides, my Adventure with no drive still paddles better than a lot of the pig SOTs out there so what have you got to lose?. I really advise that you try one before you let someone else talk you out of it. Trust me, Hobie owners aren't the people that bad mouth Hobies. I can go all day and not get tired. Also, I can have 2 live baits out trolling and be casting iron while enjoying a beer. Yeah, that's right.
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I am 6'3" and 225 lbs. I take my 2 boys out with me all of the time so the stability question is answered there. The only thing that can be a problem is losing the Mirage drive as you may have already read a few posts about. I keep mine in and am careful not to run it aground when I come in. Having the drive gets you through the surf at LJ much faster and easier than without. I power through the surf. Sure I might get a little splash in the face but it is better than being dump on your side.
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Doesn't one of the OEX shops carry Hobie?
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I don't know 'bout that, but I drove by a kayak shop at 236 South Coast Highway in Oceanside last week and they had all sorts of Hobie kayaks. You might want to check them out.
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I think I know that place. I went to a taco/car wash place at that same address, some guy in a light blue shirt out back was cooking em up and half neked wimmin washing cars, inside the building I saw a bunch of Hobie kayaks stored away. I don't know if they will sell you one though, everyone was so focused on the tacos/car wash.
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