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driftwood 11-05-2012 12:28 PM

Lost mirage drive.
 
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

Lost Mirage
 
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/s...ad.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_m9...8o1_r1_100.gif

TJones 11-05-2012 03:00 PM

just me
 
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/a...g?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

jorges idea will work
 
but my idea will withstand 7 foot breakers without opening your hatch. :D

TJones 11-05-2012 03:26 PM

i dont like doing this .
 
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil (Post 137991)

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

does this mean no one will join me?
 
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharonkayak (Post 138028)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharonkayak (Post 138028)
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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