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Old 10-17-2016, 02:58 PM   #1
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Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse??
Seriously?

ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!
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Old 10-17-2016, 03:15 PM   #2
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Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?
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Old 10-17-2016, 03:23 PM   #3
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Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?

I'm pretty sure that they are, perfect time to upgrade Pino!

Reverse is not necessary but...it sure is nice!
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Old 10-17-2016, 04:03 PM   #4
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Is this standard on all new 2017 kayaks or extra?
All 2017 come with the 180, turbo fins are only stock on the camo Outback and the Pro Anglers, everything else comes with the slightly shorter ST fins.

Separate drives (I am only selling drives that came with my preseason order kayaks)and replacement fins and parts are yet to be released, I have been told that if there is an issue with a drive Hobie will send me parts off the production line.
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Old 10-17-2016, 06:02 PM   #5
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Old 10-17-2016, 03:19 PM   #6
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John I enjoy casting top water plugs at the boulders and cliffs in Gonzaga. I point my bow at the beach and cast as tight to shore as I can. Cabrilla and snappers sometimes explode on the plugs, corvina too. Being in reverse and ready MIGHT help getting these fish out of their holes. The panga drivers peform this move every day, so it might help me get that bigger cabrilla that keeps stealing my top water plugs. Besides I needed a spare drive as a back up. Hopefull win, win.


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Why in the heck would anyone need to peddle in reverse??
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ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

Marketing gimmick? If yes, brilliant!
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Old 10-18-2016, 02:15 PM   #7
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John I enjoy casting top water plugs at the boulders and cliffs in Gonzaga. I point my bow at the beach and cast as tight to shore as I can. Cabrilla and snappers sometimes explode on the plugs, corvina too. Being in reverse and ready MIGHT help getting these fish out of their holes. The panga drivers peform this move every day, so it might help me get that bigger cabrilla that keeps stealing my top water plugs. Besides I needed a spare drive as a back up. Hopefull win, win.
Thanks Bob-
I get it now...having the option to go in reverse makes sense.
I can see the benefits.
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Old 10-31-2016, 10:54 AM   #8
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ME thinks Hobie screwed the pooch here...

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