2010 Hobie Mirage Pro Angler Fishing Kayak w/ Turbo Pedal Drive +Xtras - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WahooUSMA · 08-02-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Sammons LJKF

Where did this text come from??? The PA is a great boat but Lightest, come on.
From the Hobie site
Fully Rigged Weight: 138 lbs.
If that is one of the lightest I sure as hell don't want to get one that is on the heavy side.
Like I said it is an awesome boat but a little truth in advertising is in order.

Hahaha......I have a PA and its the heaviest turd on the water. I am selling my Thule racks because I cant lift that fricking tub above my waist!

I was wondering when someone would call him on that!

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-02-2010, 12:43 PM

The funny thing is that it is Hobie that is making this claim. The text he put up is from the Hobie site.

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Look no further, your answer has arrived. Introducing the new Hobie Mirage Pro Angler. One of the world's lightest, most efficient, feature-filled boats on the market today. A revolutionary design breakthrough with extraordinary stability. It has everything you need to maximize your angling experience without sacrificing comfort, functionality or storage capabilities.

I am not Hobie bashing here, I think they make a very good product, though I prefer paddling. I just find if funny that they list a boat at over 100 pounds, then call it one of the lightest.

shortstack · 08-02-2010, 12:45 PM

The new Hobie Mirage Pro Angler. One of the world's lightest, most efficient,
feature-filled boats

Kesepton · 08-02-2010, 01:42 PM

Im with short stack on this one. I think of it more as a boat than a kayak really. And in that case, it is. How many boats can you load on your roof, if you wanted to I mean.

Gino · 08-02-2010, 02:03 PM

Ya its a boat! Seen some dude out of Dana with a yellow PA hes got a 5HP Motor on it with Fuel bags!

You cant even put that on a Cobra Fish n Dive. Seen him driving down the freeway with it strappted to his car. Didnt look safe!

Try dragging that bad boy up a sandy beach with the scupper cart

That thing is pretty Heavy

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-02-2010, 02:26 PM

So I guess that since it is a boat it won't be allowed in the tournament.

Kidding

-scallywag- · 08-02-2010, 03:32 PM

a BOAT for sure !!!! or maybe peddle powered panga?

I've seen those prangles on the roofs of a few beemers (like the shinny red one in the background)...funny stuff almost as wide and long as the car....

Nice yak!!! why ru selling?

08-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#3
shortstack Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 97	Boat The new Hobie Mirage Pro Angler. One of the world's lightest, most efficient, feature-filled boats

08-02-2010, 02:26 PM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	So I guess that since it is a boat it won't be allowed in the tournament. Kidding __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-02-2010, 01:42 PM	#4
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	Im with short stack on this one. I think of it more as a boat than a kayak really. And in that case, it is. How many boats can you load on your roof, if you wanted to I mean.

08-02-2010, 02:03 PM	#5
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	Ya its a boat! Seen some dude out of Dana with a yellow PA hes got a 5HP Motor on it with Fuel bags! You cant even put that on a Cobra Fish n Dive. Seen him driving down the freeway with it strappted to his car. Didnt look safe! Try dragging that bad boy up a sandy beach with the scupper cart That thing is pretty Heavy

08-02-2010, 03:32 PM	#7
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	a BOAT for sure !!!! or maybe peddle powered panga? I've seen those prangles on the roofs of a few beemers (like the shinny red one in the background)...funny stuff almost as wide and long as the car.... Nice yak!!! why ru selling?