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 does a Hobie kayak weight?

Hobie kayaks weigh more than the average recreational kayak. All of them are over 60 pounds and at the high end, fully rigged with fishing accessories and gear, they can weigh as much as 240 pounds.

How much does a Hobie Mirage Outback weight?

Hobie Mirage Outback Specs: Weight: 85 pounds/103 pounds. Length: 12 feet, 9 inches. Width: 34 inches.

Does Hobie Mirage Compass have reverse?

the Mirage Compass is now upgraded to both forward and reverse with the power of the MirageDrive 180 pedal system and Kick-Up Fins. Patented Kick-Up Fin Technology takes the worry out of kayaking in shallow, structure-filled waters by automatically retracting upon impact.

Is a lighter kayak better?

A more lightweight kayak is easier to carry, easier to load onto your car (especially by yourself) and easier to get up to speed. A lighter boat also allows you to carry more gear because less of the weight capacity is taken up by the weight of the boat itself.

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What is a good weight for a kayak?

You could say that, on average, kayaks weigh somewhere between 20 and 80 pounds, with some getting close to – or going beyond – the 100-pound mark.

How much does a Kevlar kayak weigh?

Kevlar canoes weigh about 20% less than fiberglass canoes, at around 45 to 50 pounds for a 15′ 2-person Kevlar canoe. Kevlar canoes are perfect flatwater tripping boats, with extremely high efficiency and very low weight that makes them easy to portage.

What is considered a light kayak?

Kayak Weight

Every paddler has their own idea of what a light kayak is, though you'll generally find that a kayak has to weigh less than 45 lbs to qualify for that distinction. Nevertheless, some paddlers wouldn't consider a kayak to be lightweight unless it's under 30 lbs.

How do I choose a Hobie kayak?

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.

Are Hobies stable?

One of the best features of Hobie Fishing Kayaks is stability. You can fish rougher waters and strong wind with confidence.

Does the Hobie Compass come with a paddle?

The Hobie Mirage Compass pedal kayak is a 12 foot vessel that is built for fishing. It comes with a pedal drive system and a comfortable seat that's ideal for spending hours on the water. It also comes with a two piece paddle.

How fast is a Hobie Pro Angler 14?

), they follow the basic formula, Hull Speed = 1.34 x Sq. Root [waterline length]. This works out to a hull speed for the PA 12 of 4.64 miles/hr and 5.01 miles/hr for the PA14. This isn't an earth-shattering difference, but probably enough to notice, and there's certainly no way the PA 12 should be faster.

How much is the Hobie Pro Angler 360?

$7990 or $58.05 a week for 24 months after $1998 Deposit* Everything elite anglers are looking for in a fishing kayak – total control, power, stability, performance, stealth, comfort and feature-rich. It's wide, rock-solid standing platform comes decked out with noise-reducing EVA traction pads.

How stable is the Hobie Pro Angler 12?

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For confident stand-up fishing, the boat has a tunnel hull with solid stability, while the rounded chine (where the hull meets the sides of the boat) allows the kayak to roll over waves.