Mirage Drive 180 - Page 2 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 10-18-2016, 08:02 AM

So Hobie has been selling "turbo" fin upgrades for years. But these odd looking strait fins are just as fast. And the Hobie kayaks were fine w/o reverse until several competitors came out with reversal peddle drives.
Mike

ultimatejay · 10-18-2016, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by taggermike

So Hobie has been selling "turbo" fin upgrades for years. But these odd looking strait fins are just as fast. And the Hobie kayaks were fine w/o reverse until several competitors came out with reversal peddle drives.
Mike

You obviously don't fish because if you did then you would see many reasons to use reverse like if the wind is pushing you towards weeds or a rock or dock. Before you would have to get the paddle out- now you just flip it in reverse. There's so many incidences where reverse is very helpful. If you have the wind at your back and you want to do a slow drift or stay in one spot- REVERSE
I use it all the time, I like it

GTboosted · 10-18-2016, 09:49 AM

I get his point though.

It is almost like Apple. They are leaders in their market and are obviously aware of all advancements. But they need to keep changes small so every year they have something to entice buyers to upgrade. Everyone has been asking for reverse and a skeg for years. Why did they add them in separate years?

I am happy to have got into it with reverse and vantage seat. More than likely though I will be pissed next year for the 2018 model to have something that they could've added for 2017....

2-Stix · 10-18-2016, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ultimatejay

You obviously don't fish because if you did then you would see many reasons to use reverse like if the wind is pushing you towards weeds or a rock or dock. Before you would have to get the paddle out- now you just flip it in reverse. There's so many incidences where reverse is very helpful. If you have the wind at your back and you want to do a slow drift or stay in one spot- REVERSE
I use it all the time, I like it

Mikes too nice of a guy to comment back. He's been yak finishing LJ for almost 20 years. The roof on his car is almost completely rusted threw because of the amounts of days he puts int. I been in the riper currents and wind with him. Mikes one of the best guys out there.

King Saba · 10-18-2016, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalCJ

This was vs a REVO 13....... not the 16.

Right. How much extra speed did the new OB have over the previous year model Revo?

ful-rac · 10-18-2016, 12:38 PM

I didn't notice any extra speed on the PA, as compared to the GT drive. Both are pretty smooth...I'll pay more attention on the next trip.

skrilla · 10-18-2016, 01:26 PM

Hey you Hobie guys can do J turns now. Cause donuts are sooo 2015.

paddle man · 10-18-2016, 02:33 PM

O.K. GUYS HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

FOR THE NEW DRIVE

makobob · 10-18-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by paddle man

O.K. GUYS HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

FOR THE NEW DRIVE

RETAIL should be about $750.00 YOU did change that name to PEDDLE MAN right?????

paddle man · 10-18-2016, 02:43 PM

[QUOTE=makobob;270756]RETAIL should be about $750.00 YOU did change that name to PEDDLE MAN right?????[/QUOT

NOT YET BUT WILL THANKS BOB FOR PRICEING

Bigal · 10-20-2016, 09:53 PM

The 180 sounds awesome! If you replace your original with the 180 and want to sell your old one, I am super interested. I left my mirage drive on the beach in LJ during March and did't realize it until my next trip in April. My Revo isn't much fun with a paddle and an open slot between my legs!

10-18-2016, 12:38 PM	#6
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I didn't notice any extra speed on the PA, as compared to the GT drive. Both are pretty smooth...I'll pay more attention on the next trip. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

10-18-2016, 01:26 PM	#7
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	Hey you Hobie guys can do J turns now. Cause donuts are sooo 2015. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

10-18-2016, 02:33 PM	#8
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ O.K. GUYS HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFOR THE NEW DRIVE

10-20-2016, 09:53 PM	#11
Bigal Junior Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 10	Love the 180, Would like the old MD The 180 sounds awesome! If you replace your original with the 180 and want to sell your old one, I am super interested. I left my mirage drive on the beach in LJ during March and did't realize it until my next trip in April. My Revo isn't much fun with a paddle and an open slot between my legs!

10-18-2016, 08:02 AM	#1
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	So Hobie has been selling "turbo" fin upgrades for years. But these odd looking strait fins are just as fast. And the Hobie kayaks were fine w/o reverse until several competitors came out with reversal peddle drives. Mike

10-18-2016, 09:49 AM	#3
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I get his point though. It is almost like Apple. They are leaders in their market and are obviously aware of all advancements. But they need to keep changes small so every year they have something to entice buyers to upgrade. Everyone has been asking for reverse and a skeg for years. Why did they add them in separate years? I am happy to have got into it with reverse and vantage seat. More than likely though I will be pissed next year for the 2018 model to have something that they could've added for 2017....

10-18-2016, 02:43 PM	#10
paddle man Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 81	[QUOTE=makobob;270756]RETAIL should be about $750.00 YOU did change that name to PEDDLE MAN right?????[/QUOT NOT YET BUT WILL THANKS BOB FOR PRICEING