Hobie Flippers(new category idea)

Hey all, Question for Hobie Mirage owners. does anyone have the aftermarket flippers on yer vessel, which ones do you have? Do you like them?worthwhile 75 bucks?. Thanks


Maybe an idea for a couple new categories:

General Kayaking(non fishing)
Kayak Tech

See ya on the water

I've had my Hobie since spring and got the turbos installed after only a couple of trips on the water, so wishy-washy is the best I can do. It's hard to do an objective comparison without spending half a day doing short and long distances with a gps and swapping the fins. I can confidently say that they make a big difference in a sprint, but that typically isn't what we do. I'm also confident in saying that the turbos are more efficient, but how much so is hard to tell. You're obviously moving a lot more water with each stroke.

$75? Dunno. If you stick with the "bigger is better" adage, it's a can't miss.

I've thought about them, but might be worth considering how they relate to the boat you have.

If I had a fast hull design, like a Hobie Revolution or Adventure, I think they'd be a good investment.  But my Outback is a barge, and with the turbo fins, it would probably be a slightly faster barge.  Outbacks are all about stability and comfort. 

There's a cyclist I know who has an adventure and firmly stands behind the turbo fins. I haven't tested the turbos out but I'm sure they're a little harder to peddle but that will equal a higher average speed. I'd guess your conditioning would have to be there for the upgrade to be well worth it.

Z