Anti-Hobie sentiment?

[lamb]

All I can think of is

[bubblehide]

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

[dsafety]

Originally Posted by sapdawg711

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

I second the request. I know a lot of the Hobie guys and have always found them to be very helpful.

Bubblehide, if you have something to say, please say it.

Bob

[TCS]

And here is the anti hobie science!

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.or...unplugged.html

btw....I'm in the market for a revo or adventure. Seriously.
Prefer turbo fins and sailing rudder. Send me a pm.

[dfroggy54]

Originally Posted by TCS

And here is the anti hobie science!

http://ftlauderdaleyakfishingclub.or...unplugged.html

btw....I'm in the market for a revo or adventure. Seriously.
Prefer turbo fins and sailing rudder. Send me a pm.

What a interesting article! Hobie and water go together like Ham and Cheese. hahaha Everyone should read that..

[fongman]

Originally Posted by dfroggy54

What a interesting article! Hobie and water go together like Ham and Cheese. hahaha Everyone should read that..

I'm a Hobie owner, but I will try to make an unbiased assessment of the article. Marketing hype is just that; HYPE. It is meant to generate interest, and ultimately sales.

It is not that big of a deal if a manufacturers doesn't include hard numbers in their sales pitches. All it says is: that was not a part of their marketing strategy. Besides, you'd be a fool to believe any data provided by a manufacturer without some skepticism. Numbers can be skewed and "facts" can be taken out of context. Ask any politician! Consumers should look to reputable independent reviewers for unbiased empirical data.

In the article, the author also lamblasts Hobies on their poor showing in races against HPB (human powered boats) and for other inefficiencies. Are these numbers skewed? Possibly. What type of vessels were they racing against? Did the competing vessels have the same drag coefficient so you can get a more accurate comparison of the propulsion methods? Looking at these HPB you would expect them to be more efficient in the water due to the fact that they aren't plastic kayaks. The hulls seem to have their roots from racing shells. One thing for sure: those pictured wouldn't make very good fishing platforms!

[Adam12]

Originally Posted by sapdawg711

I'm sure I'm not the only one that would like to hear the details of this.

X2

[fishinkid2010]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

I use to have a Hobie. Due to the rude and malicious Hobie rep I dealt with, I will never own one again. I'm aware that some people have had good experiences dealing with Hobie after the sale, but my experience was horrid.

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

I had a lengthy email exchange with the Hobie rep. Franky if anyone ever gets hurt on one of their pedal drive kayaks and they decide to sue Hobie, the emails I have from Hobie will sink them. I simply still can't believe the Hobie rep actually put what he did in writing.

I got rid of the Hobie yak I had, and haven't regretted it.

I too am curious. Hobie and Fastlane were super helpful to me... they went so far as completely replacing my Revo, and upgrading it to a newer model.

Did you ever try talking with them over the phone or in person? Email can be so impersonal.

[j mo]

Originally Posted by bubblehide

They state that you have hands free (as in plural); frankly you don't due to the need to constantly keep a hand on the rudder control; so it's only one hand free.

LMFAO! Great point im taking my Hobie back and telling them it doesnt self steer.....

[lterrero]

Originally Posted by j mo

LMFAO! Great point im taking my Hobie back and telling them it doesnt self steer.....

Try to paddler with one hand & steer at the same time, but don't worry j mo I'm working in a Autopilot