On Mar 25, 2:13 pm, Al K wrote:
Hi Paddlers,

I got article below fromhttp://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/articles_view.asp?Kayak_Articles=75

What do you think about this sailing, pedaling, paddling kayak?

Al K
------------------------
Is Pedaling For You?

Hobie Cat, the sailboat company has made a splash on the kayak fishing
scene, [SNIPEROO]

Al Kubelius, Hobie rep?

-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
--
================================================== ====================
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.. rhopley[at]earthlink[dot]net
.. Nothing really matters except Boats, Sex, and Rock'n'Roll
.. rhopley[at]wfubmc[dot]edu
.. OK, OK; computer programming for scientific research also matters
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On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:24:29 -0700, Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

On Mar 25, 2:13 pm, Al K wrote:
Hi Paddlers,

(snip)

What do you think about this sailing, pedaling, paddling kayak?

Al K
------------------------
Is Pedaling For You?

Hobie Cat, the sailboat company has made a splash on the kayak fishing
scene, [SNIPEROO]

Al Kubelius, Hobie rep?

-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
--
================================================== ====================
Richard Hopley Winston-Salem, NC, USA
. rhopley[at]earthlink[dot]net
. Nothing really matters except Boats, Sex, and Rock'n'Roll
. rhopley[at]wfubmc[dot]edu
. OK, OK; computer programming for scientific research also matters
================================================== ====================

I thought I'd reply to this article since although I have no kayaking
experience so far (I just put my first kayak, a Hobie Revolution Fish on
order today) I've been lurking around the Hobie forums for a while.
In shallow water you can pedal with very short strokes and still get
around ok. The Mirage drive goes up against the hull with one pedal in the
far forward position and the other in the far reverse position.
As far as damaging the drive unit by impacts with logs, rocks, etc. as
far as I can tell yes it can be done but not that easily. If you do damage
the Mirage system you can bring it on board and make simple repairs. If you
can't repair it you can paddle your way home or sail your way home if your
kayak can take a sail and you happen to have one.
My main interest in getting a kayak for fishing and for this purpose I
think the advantages of having both hands free outweigh any potential
issues with the pedal system. And users of the Mirage system report they
can make as good a speed if not better than kayakers using paddles.
So that is my $.02 on the subject. After I've had my kayak a few months
and put some miles on her I should know if all this is true.

David wrote:
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:24:29 -0700, Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

On Mar 25, 2:13 pm, Al K wrote:
Hi Paddlers,

(snip)

What do you think about this sailing, pedaling, paddling kayak?

Al K
------------------------
Is Pedaling For You?

Hobie Cat, the sailboat company has made a splash on the kayak fishing
scene, [SNIPEROO]
Al Kubelius, Hobie rep?

-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
--
================================================== ====================
Richard Hopley Winston-Salem, NC, USA
. rhopley[at]earthlink[dot]net
. Nothing really matters except Boats, Sex, and Rock'n'Roll
. rhopley[at]wfubmc[dot]edu
. OK, OK; computer programming for scientific research also matters
================================================== ====================

I thought I'd reply to this article since although I have no kayaking
experience so far (I just put my first kayak, a Hobie Revolution Fish on
order today) I've been lurking around the Hobie forums for a while.
In shallow water you can pedal with very short strokes and still get
around ok. The Mirage drive goes up against the hull with one pedal in the
far forward position and the other in the far reverse position.
As far as damaging the drive unit by impacts with logs, rocks, etc. as
far as I can tell yes it can be done but not that easily. If you do damage
the Mirage system you can bring it on board and make simple repairs. If you
can't repair it you can paddle your way home or sail your way home if your
kayak can take a sail and you happen to have one.
My main interest in getting a kayak for fishing and for this purpose I
think the advantages of having both hands free outweigh any potential
issues with the pedal system. And users of the Mirage system report they
can make as good a speed if not better than kayakers using paddles.
So that is my $.02 on the subject. After I've had my kayak a few months
and put some miles on her I should know if all this is true.
Hi David,
Please let us know how the mirage pedal system works.
I'm planning on getting the total system including the sailing outfit in
a month or two.
Al K

On Apr 3, 11:31 am, Al K wrote:
David wrote:
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:24:29 -0700, Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

On Mar 25, 2:13 pm, Al K wrote:
Hi Paddlers,

(snip)

What do you think about this sailing, pedaling, paddling kayak?

Al K
------------------------
Is Pedaling For You?

Hobie Cat, the sailboat company has made a splash on the kayak fishing
scene, [SNIPEROO]
Al Kubelius, Hobie rep?

-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
--
================================================== ====================
Richard Hopley Winston-Salem, NC, USA
. rhopley[at]earthlink[dot]net
. Nothing really matters except Boats, Sex, and Rock'n'Roll
. rhopley[at]wfubmc[dot]edu
. OK, OK; computer programming for scientific research also matters
================================================== ====================

I thought I'd reply to this article since although I have no kayaking
experience so far (I just put my first kayak, a Hobie Revolution Fish on
order today) I've been lurking around the Hobie forums for a while.
In shallow water you can pedal with very short strokes and still get
around ok. The Mirage drive goes up against the hull with one pedal in the
far forward position and the other in the far reverse position.
As far as damaging the drive unit by impacts with logs, rocks, etc. as
far as I can tell yes it can be done but not that easily. If you do damage
the Mirage system you can bring it on board and make simple repairs. If you
can't repair it you can paddle your way home or sail your way home if your
kayak can take a sail and you happen to have one.
My main interest in getting a kayak for fishing and for this purpose I
think the advantages of having both hands free outweigh any potential
issues with the pedal system. And users of the Mirage system report they
can make as good a speed if not better than kayakers using paddles.
So that is my $.02 on the subject. After I've had my kayak a few months
and put some miles on her I should know if all this is true.

Hi David,
Please let us know how the mirage pedal system works.
I'm planning on getting the total system including the sailing outfit in
a month or two.
Al K

I can see the utility of a foot powered pedal boat for very fla****er
recreation and especially for fishing (to allow your hands to be
free.)

How do you steer one of those? Does each foot power a separate flipper
or whatever they have? If so, then you should be able to power with
just one foot and turn the boat that way.

Steering is the reason I'm totally paddle dependent. That and rolling.
I can hand roll a WW kayak in the pool most times, but on the
river... ;-)

John Kuthe...

On Tue, 03 Apr 2007 14:58:47 -0700, JohnKuthe wrote:

On Apr 3, 11:31 am, Al K wrote:
David wrote:
On Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:24:29 -0700, Oci-One Kanubi wrote:

On Mar 25, 2:13 pm, Al K wrote:
Hi Paddlers,

(snip)

What do you think about this sailing, pedaling, paddling kayak?

Al K
------------------------
Is Pedaling For You?

Hobie Cat, the sailboat company has made a splash on the kayak fishing
scene, [SNIPEROO]
Al Kubelius, Hobie rep?

-Richard, His Kanubic Travesty
--
================================================== ====================
Richard Hopley Winston-Salem, NC, USA
. rhopley[at]earthlink[dot]net
. Nothing really matters except Boats, Sex, and Rock'n'Roll
. rhopley[at]wfubmc[dot]edu
. OK, OK; computer programming for scientific research also matters
================================================== ====================

I thought I'd reply to this article since although I have no kayaking
experience so far (I just put my first kayak, a Hobie Revolution Fish on
order today) I've been lurking around the Hobie forums for a while.
In shallow water you can pedal with very short strokes and still get
around ok. The Mirage drive goes up against the hull with one pedal in the
far forward position and the other in the far reverse position.
As far as damaging the drive unit by impacts with logs, rocks, etc. as
far as I can tell yes it can be done but not that easily. If you do damage
the Mirage system you can bring it on board and make simple repairs. If you
can't repair it you can paddle your way home or sail your way home if your
kayak can take a sail and you happen to have one.
My main interest in getting a kayak for fishing and for this purpose I
think the advantages of having both hands free outweigh any potential
issues with the pedal system. And users of the Mirage system report they
can make as good a speed if not better than kayakers using paddles.
So that is my $.02 on the subject. After I've had my kayak a few months
and put some miles on her I should know if all this is true.

Hi David,
Please let us know how the mirage pedal system works.
I'm planning on getting the total system including the sailing outfit in
a month or two.
Al K

I can see the utility of a foot powered pedal boat for very fla****er
recreation and especially for fishing (to allow your hands to be
free.)

How do you steer one of those? Does each foot power a separate flipper
or whatever they have? If so, then you should be able to power with
just one foot and turn the boat that way.

Steering is the reason I'm totally paddle dependent. That and rolling.
I can hand roll a WW kayak in the pool most times, but on the
river... ;-)

John Kuthe...

Hobies use a rudder for steering.

JohnKuthe wrote:
I can see the utility of a foot powered pedal boat for very fla****er
recreation and especially for fishing (to allow your hands to be
free.)

I paddled next to a guy in one out the exit from Mission Bay into the
Pacific, with sportfishermen hauling ass by us in a narrow channel.
Wasn't a bit flat and he did fine.

Steve

Hi David,
Please let us know how the mirage pedal system works.
I'm planning on getting the total system including the sailing outfit in
a month or two.
Al K
I picked up my Hobie Revolution on Saturday from a dealer in Omaha on
Saturday. They were great about showing me the features and how to use
them. They also pointed out that should I take the Mirage pedal system out
while out on the water that I should put a lease on it so it doesn't fall
overboard and sink to the bottom. Sometimes kids do this and loose a very
costly part of the kayak. They helped me load it on my car top carrier and
off I went home. It's been much too cold to take it out: small lakes in
the area have been refreezing and we are having snow today. But I'm hoping
to take it out soon and see what it can do. I think it'll be a ton of fun.

David wrote:
Hi David,
Please let us know how the mirage pedal system works.
I'm planning on getting the total system including the sailing outfit in
a month or two.
Al K
I picked up my Hobie Revolution on Saturday from a dealer in Omaha on
Saturday. They were great about showing me the features and how to use
them. They also pointed out that should I take the Mirage pedal system out
while out on the water that I should put a lease on it so it doesn't fall
overboard and sink to the bottom. Sometimes kids do this and loose a very
costly part of the kayak. They helped me load it on my car top carrier and
off I went home. It's been much too cold to take it out: small lakes in
the area have been refreezing and we are having snow today. But I'm hoping
to take it out soon and see what it can do. I think it'll be a ton of fun.
Congratulations David,
It's been cold here in Maryland -- so I'm waiting for the warm weather
to get my Hobie Mirage Adventure Island.
Al K

On Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:30:55 -0400, Al K wrote:


Congratulations David,
It's been cold here in Maryland -- so I'm waiting for the warm weather
to get my Hobie Mirage Adventure Island.
Al K

I'm still waiting to get my Revolution out on the water; seems like either
the weather or the time is against me but at least I have added a couple
of things that I wanted. I have an anchor trolley and a fishing rod holder
installed. I've also gathered all the kayaking clothes to keep me warm
(fairly) dry and safe as the water is still kinda chilly.
I have a couple of weeks vacation coming up the next two weeks so I should
be able to get my yak out on the water for sure then. The first week will
be in Florida but the next week will be on a fishing trip at a lake. I'm
looking forward to yak fishing :-)