New Hobie model introduced today

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

This is an exciting model, the stability of a PA with a lot less weight. Seems to be a mid price range model for Hobie. It is disappointing that they don't include MD180. It almost sounds like it's not compatible. If you can have a reverse on this model Hobie is gonna have a huge seller! Anyone know more about the MD180 compatibility?

I didn't watch the vid but the reverse drive fits in previous generation kayaks. My guess is that they left it out to keep price down and also an incentive to buy the pricier outback or pa.