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jbl_91762 · 07-23-2016, 06:00 PM

OP make sure you get a Hobie Mirage Drive. I wish I could get one but cant due to my back. I got caught today at Dana Point Headlands with headwinds to fight back to harbor and it was grueling with a paddle. We had a head start way ahead of the last Yak out there and 3/4 of way back he passes right by us with his PA14 which weights a ton, but has a Mirage drive and he was gone!!! I may try OEX again and rent one with the better seat and maybe that may not hurt by back. If not, Im putting a damn trolling motor on my yak...just saying.

On-The-Prowl · 07-23-2016, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jbl_91762

OP make sure you get a Hobie Mirage Drive. I wish I could get one but cant due to my back. I got caught today at Dana Point Headlands with headwinds to fight back to harbor and it was grueling with a paddle. We had a head start way ahead of the last Yak out there and 3/4 of way back he passes right by us with his PA14 which weights a ton, but has a Mirage drive and he was gone!!! I may try OEX again and rent one with the better seat and maybe that may not hurt by back. If not, Im putting a damn trolling motor on my yak...just saying.

LOL,

If your getting smoked by a dude in a PA 14 while your paddling, then you should reevaluate what your doing wrong

Harry Hill · 07-23-2016, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by On-The-Prowl

LOL,

If your getting smoked by a dude in a PA 14 while your paddling, then you should reevaluate what your doing wrong

Unless he is a real consistent paddler then fighting wind or current and the outback should be able to pass him. I can paddle pretty quick but there is still time when the paddle isn't in the water and against current or wind it slows down some compared to a peddle boat. My problem now is I caused a flare up of an old rotater cuff injury and I can feel it if I'm paddling hard. I know I'm heading for a peddle boat eventually

jbl_91762 · 07-24-2016, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by On-The-Prowl

LOL,

If your getting smoked by a dude in a PA 14 while your paddling, then you should reevaluate what your doing wrong

I know one thing wrong for sure, stock paddle needs to go and will be purchasing a Werner CF or similar asap.

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07-23-2016, 06:00 PM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	OP make sure you get a Hobie Mirage Drive. I wish I could get one but cant due to my back. I got caught today at Dana Point Headlands with headwinds to fight back to harbor and it was grueling with a paddle. We had a head start way ahead of the last Yak out there and 3/4 of way back he passes right by us with his PA14 which weights a ton, but has a Mirage drive and he was gone!!! I may try OEX again and rent one with the better seat and maybe that may not hurt by back. If not, Im putting a damn trolling motor on my yak...just saying.