Anti-Hobie sentiment? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Rob929 · 05-15-2010, 09:40 AM

Some guys say they are kayak "purists" and Hobie's aren't true kayaks.

I'm a fisherman. Whatever gets me there. Its hard to beat peddling a Hobie, and experienced hands free kayak fishing. I personally don't care if I'm not considered a "true" kayaker. For the application, peddling beats paddling hands down. not to mention efficiency and range. The Mirage drive is an impressive engineering accomplishment that allows hands free propulsion. That's my $.02. But the Hobie vs. paddle argument will live on..

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05-15-2010, 09:40 AM	#7
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	Some guys say they are kayak "purists" and Hobie's aren't true kayaks. I'm a fisherman. Whatever gets me there. Its hard to beat peddling a Hobie, and experienced hands free kayak fishing. I personally don't care if I'm not considered a "true" kayaker. For the application, peddling beats paddling hands down. not to mention efficiency and range. The Mirage drive is an impressive engineering accomplishment that allows hands free propulsion. That's my $.02. But the Hobie vs. paddle argument will live on..