04-02-2014, 07:07 AM
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Here fishy fishy fishy...
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 774
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Originally Posted by momo fish
Question, why can't you leave mirage drive in and use that when launching since it's faster and assume that would help breaking through waves. (And supplement with paddle.) Just got a hobie and wondering out loud I guess. I'm sure there are reasons and just want to know why.
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In the shallower knee-high water, your fins will hit the bottom, especially in a trough. You just don't need to risk it with an expensive component like the Mirage Drive.
If you walk out further to waist-deep or chest-deep water you can leave the drive in without major concerns.
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