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driftwood
11-05-2012, 12:28 PM
Saw a dude loose his mirage drive on his way in today. (La Jolla shores)
If anyone finds them, Please pm me I have his number.
MotoHero
11-05-2012, 02:29 PM
Just to help me out; how were they secured that let them get loose? Always trying to prevent such craziness.
Dwayne
jorluivil
11-05-2012, 02:33 PM
Most yakkers remove them during beach landing. If you get tossed and they're not secured there's a good chance this will happen.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/showthread.php?t=15750
lterrero
11-05-2012, 02:46 PM
I was there on Sunday & the water was real clear;That he is going to look for it..? or let it come to him :confused: any how good luck..
GR6RR
11-05-2012, 02:47 PM
ahhahaha I was an idiot who clicked the link :p
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m95bexgqTA1ryquz8o1_r1_100.gif
TJones
11-05-2012, 03:00 PM
if you look under front hatch you will see the cables on both sides for rudder controls via pulleys. on top of kayak you will see two sets of screws that secure these pulleys .these are on both sides of the front hatch . instead of making , or drilling more holes , i used the existing holes to attach a key ring , so i could secure the mirage drive to the kayak. very hard lesson to learn . 500 hundred dollar drive lost. my sympathy to owner. but guys , including myself have lost tackle accumulating more than that. unless you are pro , secure everything . i took a piece of nylon strap ( you can buy this by foot at sports chalet ) , cut in 4 " piece , drilled or burn holes with solder iron to align with existing holes on deck of kayak . fold over the nylon strap with key ring in middle , attach to kayak and attach to the drive. of course you need something from the drive to ring on deck of kayak. hobie make a drive leash with everything ready to go. less that 20 , for a leash . small price , compared to drive or reel. pm if you need pics. good luck. there are other locations near your gunny sac to attach the drive , but attaching up front near the drive is not as invasive.:biggrinjester: pm for pics . or help. catch any fish? or squid? :o
jorluivil
11-05-2012, 03:11 PM
Its not rocket science
http://wwagner.pbworks.com/f/calculus.png
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Fishing%20Misc/photobucket-3545-1352160552021.jpg?t=1352160618
lowprofile
11-05-2012, 03:12 PM
i leave mine in when i land... its pretty fun trying to outrun the waves on the way in. :D
good luck on finding them. i would have been back in the water looking
TJones
11-05-2012, 03:18 PM
but my idea will withstand 7 foot breakers without opening your hatch. :D
TJones
11-05-2012, 03:26 PM
because of all my dedicated fans. 818 486 0120 . someone pm' d me for details . fell free to contact. not past 5 15 pm , my bedtime . unless it is hot details on wide open bite . sent reply on pm .
Hunters Pa
11-05-2012, 04:37 PM
Its not rocket science
http://wwagner.pbworks.com/f/calculus.png
http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af96/jorgelvillegas/Fishing%20Misc/photobucket-3545-1352160552021.jpg?t=1352160618
Forgot to carry the two, cancel out the negatives and, oh wait, that kinda looks like three boobs. I don't even want to know what Candy is doing inside your yak
TJones
11-05-2012, 05:10 PM
on tomorrows fishing excursion?
sharonkayak
11-05-2012, 06:28 PM
This someone is lucky!
I landed in the dark tonight to allmost trip over some expensive item I figured someone was looking for!!!
pm me and you can come pick it up!!!
kobra
11-05-2012, 07:47 PM
This someone is lucky!
I landed in the dark tonight to allmost trip over some expensive item I figured someone was looking for!!!
pm me and you can come pick it up!!!
You go girl!!!:luxhello:
driftwood
11-05-2012, 08:47 PM
This someone is lucky!
I landed in the dark tonight to allmost trip over some expensive item I figured someone was looking for!!!
pm me and you can come pick it up!!!
Hey Sharon, long time no see... you still launching and landing in the dark?
Love to do that with you someday. (bucket list)
I pm'd you the guy's phone number. You are going to be his HERO!!! I really felt bad for the newbie. I hope he learned his lesson and ties the drive to his kayak next time. :you_rock:
Gabe.
sharonkayak
11-06-2012, 12:37 AM
Haha gabe
not sure of my karma. my first drop today I lose a fatty yt due to my mirage drive!
then I find a mirage drive on the beach.
weird how things work out!
driftwood
11-06-2012, 05:58 AM
Karma will be knocking on your door very soon sharon. :star::Angel_anim:
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