--- Quote from: Hooper on July 09, 2016, 09:19:25 PM ---Why does the pic show the guy holding on with both hands if "unrivaled hands free control and fishability"? I'm confused.
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Looks like on hand on the rudder.
That's pretty sporty water, and a bridge piling nearby.
At 36" wide and 118# this is best compared to a PA, than any of the other Hobies.
It's a shame it doesn't sound like the drive can be dropped into existing Predator 13's.
craig:
--- Quote from: Hooper on July 09, 2016, 09:19:25 PM ---Why does the pic show the guy holding on with both hands if "unrivaled hands free control and fishability"? I'm confused.
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I have my hands down like that in my Hobie, too. It is a comfortable position. Personally, I am glad to see more competition in the pedal drive market. I have always said, the best/sexiest combo would be a pedal drive in an Ocean Kayak (Old Town). Their hulls are superior IMHO. I wish the option was available for the OK Trident or Prowler 13.
INSAYN:
--- Quote from: craig on July 10, 2016, 06:19:40 PM --- --- Quote from: Hooper on July 09, 2016, 09:19:25 PM ---Why does the pic show the guy holding on with both hands if "unrivaled hands free control and fishability"? I'm confused.
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I have my hands down like that in my Hobie, too. It is a comfortable position. Personally, I am glad to see more competition in the pedal drive market. I have always said, the best/sexiest combo would be a pedal drive in an Ocean Kayak (Old Town). Their hulls are superior IMHO. I wish the option was available for the OK Trident or Prowler 13.
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+1 but also on the OK T15 hull. Obviously it would have to surrender all or part of the rod pod to make this happen.
bsteves:
Sadly for us who like fishing in the Ocean and rivers of the Pacific Northwest, I think the bass anglers are driving the market. Being able to stand is currently deemed most important at a cost of extra weight, slower hulls, and poorer performance in surf.
I hope this model does well enough to warrant expansion into the Ocean Kayak Tridents.
rogerdodger:
Something Big IS HERE: Mirage Drive 180. efficiency, shallow drive feathering, and reverse. and appears backwardly compatible with all Hobies. boo yah