Can you stand up in a Hobie Revolution?
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Can you stand up in a Hobie Revolution?
One of the best features of Hobie Fishing Kayaks is stability. You can fish rougher waters and strong wind with confidence. Arguably, the best advantage you have from a very stable kayak is the fact you can stand up and fish.
How much does a Hobie Revolution 11 weigh?
Mirage Revolution 11 Specifications
| Colors: | |
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| Capacity: | 275 lbs / 125 kg |
| Vantage CT Seat Capacity: | 275 lbs / 124.74 kg |
| Fitted Hull Weight: | 64 lbs / 29 kg |
| Fully Rigged Weight: | 81 lbs / 37 kg |
How much does a Hobie Revolution weigh?
Size and Weight The Revolution is 13’6” long (409 cm) and 28.5” wide (72 cm) which makes it able to easily cut through the water and maintain high speeds. It has a fully rigged weight of only 88 lbs (40 kg) which makes it relatively easy for a user to handle.
How fast are Hobie kayaks?
7-8 mph with current hull design).
How much does Hobie Mirage weight?
Click HERE to see the MirageDrive 180 with Kick-Up fins in action.
| CREW: | 1-2 |
|---|---|
| FITTED HULL WEIGHT: | 93 LBS / 42 KG |
| FULLY RIGGED WEIGHT: | 127 LBS / 58 KG |
| HULL CONSTRUCTION: | ROTOMOLDED POLYETHYLENE |
| HEIGHT FROM FLOOR TO MIDDLE OF THE KAYAK: | 13″ / 33.02 CM |
How long is a Hobie Kayak?
12′ 9″
Specifications
| Crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| Drive | MD 180 Turbo w/ Kick-Up Fins + ARC Cranks |
| Length | 12′ 9″ / 3.89 m |
| Width | 34″ / .86 m |
| Capacity | 425 lbs / 192.78 kg |
What is a mirage drive kayak?
The GT MirageDrive is based on the original Hobie drive, but much improved. It propels your kayak forward as you pedal. This drive is used on entry level kayaks from Hobie in 2022. Glide technology delivers smooth, efficient pedal power. Kick up fins prevent damage to the fins and drive mast.
Do Hobie turbo fins make a difference?
however Hobie do produce a longer, more powerful fin – the ST Turbo Fin! The ST Turbo fin is longer than the standard ST fin. This provides more surface area, and therefore more resistance against the water whilst pedalling, resulting in more thrust!
What is the lightest Hobie kayak?
Leading the new line-up, the streamlined Mirage iTrek 9 Ultralight is Hobie’s lightest, most transportable and most maneuverable pedal kayak. With a generous capacity of 350 pounds, it features intuitive rudder control to turn on its axis and navigate tight waterways with ease.
How much faster are turbo fins Hobie?
10 percent
Product Description. The Hobie Mirage ST Turbo Fin Kit upgrades the Mirage Drive with new fins and masts to increase the surface area by over 10 percent. Hobie Mirage kayak users report as much as a 10% increase in speed and more using ST Turbo Fins.
When did Hobie start kicking up fins?
OCEANSIDE, Calif. (August 26, 2019) – Hobie revolutionized kayaking in 1997, when it introduced the MirageDrive pedal system as an upgraded alternative to the paddle.
What Hobie drive has reverse?
Mirage Drive 180
Hobie introduced the Mirage Drive 180 with 2017/18 Fleet of Kayaks. Forward and Reverse. You can buy the 180 MirageDrive upgrade here. All who have used the 180 Drive know the value of reverse while continuing to have all the great features the MirageDrive has.
