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troutmauler07 · Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 11:15 pm Post subject: Hobie Kayaks

Ive been looking at this kayaks for a short while and im getting interested. The pedal feature is really cool. Does anyone have one or ever used one? How are they?

Lefty Ray · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 12:44 am Post subject:

too noisy for my taste
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JerryB · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 1:34 am Post subject:

They work really well. I have them for rent.

rabbit · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 6:04 am Post subject:

I have one and it works good. Very Happy

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OBuehlerRules · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:10 am Post subject:

I tested alot of kayaks before I bought my latest. I tried the Hobie Outback with the mirage drive and personally didn't think it was all it was cracked up to be. The kayak itself was really nice and the hand controlled rudder was great. It was a little heavy and the mirage drive is was getting in the way when I was way up in the shallows. I know it stows up against the bottom of the boat but it was still in the way. So then, if you decide to take it out, paddling the heavier kayak is like trying to paddle a bathtub with an oar. However, Hobie makes great kayaks and I ended up buying the Hobie Quest, it's a non mirage drive model they have and it is just AWESOME and Hobie makes way more acessories for they kayaks than any other brand, check out their new livewell system in their 2007-2008 catalog, it is SWEEEEET! I guess all I'm saying is to definately test them out before you buy. Hope this helps............

Bluffer · Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 10:50 am Post subject:

Have a Outback also & love it, love the quieter hands free operation. (plus no overhead water paddle drip) Can go farther faster with the Turbo fins also.
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