New Mirage Drive! Now with Glide Technology! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ful-rac · 02-16-2015, 06:07 PM

New Mirage drive is about $600 bucks.

roby · 02-16-2015, 07:41 PM

Go try it at OEX in Sunset Beach and bring your old drive. Compare them side by side and you'll see the difference. If possible, bring a gps unit. You're not going to believe how little effort it takes to maintain cruising speed.

I'm sticking with the ST fins for now. The only drawback I see will be in the surf launches and landing. I typically pedal in and out and try to beat the waves.

I can cruise at 2 mph and not feel any fatigue with the new drive and ST fins; however, it does take a noticeable effort to accelerate quickly (for example, in surf launches). In general, the ST fins have a "harder" time at getting up to 4.5 mph. It's like you have to take a ridiculous amount of strokes to get there (pun not intended).

I'll use the ST fins this year and see if I need turbo fins at all.

makobob · 02-17-2015, 06:54 AM

Tony, the new drive means you can make the trip to San Luis Island at Gonzaga is just about an hour!!! Nice upgrade.

blitzburgh · 02-17-2015, 07:07 AM

Thanks for the info Tony

Bert Vega · 02-17-2015, 08:29 AM

I ordered a set in November paid in full. Still waiting for them from my local dealer. I wish I would have gotten them from Andy. As I am now being told it may be April before I get them. At least that is what they are telling me. And that's supposed to be what Hobie is telling them. I cant believe it has taken so long.

Iceman · 02-17-2015, 08:44 AM

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I ordered a set in November paid in full. Still waiting for them from my local dealer. I wish I would have gotten them from Andy. As I am now being told it may be April before I get them. At least that is what they are telling me. And that's supposed to be what Hobie is telling them. I cant believe it has taken so long.

Right now I only have sprockets and idler pulleys, drums are back ordered. I have had 2 small orders filled, so surprised you are still waiting from November. I am still waiting for a couple complete GT drives that I ordered in September. I have been selling the ones that have come with the kayaks, as I always have at least 20 or more Hobies in stock, so not like I will not have a drive to give with a sold kayak.

Cost of the upgrade:

$39.99 Drums X 2
$21.99 sprockets X 2
$6.99 idler pulley
if you replace the chains another $39.99 X 2

Rambo · 02-17-2015, 10:38 AM

6 knots on the PA, dam I'm sold on the upgrade.

svendawg · 04-09-2015, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Right now I only have sprockets and idler pulleys, drums are back ordered. I have had 2 small orders filled, so surprised you are still waiting from November. I am still waiting for a couple complete GT drives that I ordered in September. I have been selling the ones that have come with the kayaks, as I always have at least 20 or more Hobies in stock, so not like I will not have a drive to give with a sold kayak.

Cost of the upgrade:

$39.99 Drums X 2
$21.99 sprockets X 2
$6.99 idler pulley
if you replace the chains another $39.99 X 2

Andy

Do you have the GT drums in stock yet.
My current ST drive is getting real sloppy so it's time to upgrade.
Is it necessary to replace the main shaft also

Also, in a pinch if a sprocket breaks OTW. Is it possible to use the older ST sprocket as a replacement on the side that broke to get back to shore or do I need the GT sprocket in my repair kit.

02-16-2015, 06:07 PM	#1
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	New Mirage drive is about $600 bucks. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

02-17-2015, 06:54 AM	#3
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Tony, the new drive means you can make the trip to San Luis Island at Gonzaga is just about an hour!!! Nice upgrade. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

02-17-2015, 07:07 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	Thanks for the info Tony __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

02-17-2015, 08:29 AM	#5
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I ordered a set in November paid in full. Still waiting for them from my local dealer. I wish I would have gotten them from Andy. As I am now being told it may be April before I get them. At least that is what they are telling me. And that's supposed to be what Hobie is telling them. I cant believe it has taken so long. __________________ I hate seals!!!

02-16-2015, 07:41 PM	#2
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Go try it at OEX in Sunset Beach and bring your old drive. Compare them side by side and you'll see the difference. If possible, bring a gps unit. You're not going to believe how little effort it takes to maintain cruising speed. I'm sticking with the ST fins for now. The only drawback I see will be in the surf launches and landing. I typically pedal in and out and try to beat the waves. I can cruise at 2 mph and not feel any fatigue with the new drive and ST fins; however, it does take a noticeable effort to accelerate quickly (for example, in surf launches). In general, the ST fins have a "harder" time at getting up to 4.5 mph. It's like you have to take a ridiculous amount of strokes to get there (pun not intended). I'll use the ST fins this year and see if I need turbo fins at all.

02-17-2015, 10:38 AM	#7
Rambo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 434	6 knots on the PA, dam I'm sold on the upgrade.