Hobie's new Marine Mat - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

YakDout · 12-09-2017, 05:51 AM

So this isnt really a hobie product right ? Because the company marine mat has been making this stuff for kayaks, including hobies, for some time now. Im guessing it could be some kind of licensing deal.

Tandem Assassin · 12-09-2017, 07:11 AM

Looks like it adds weight, traps fish parts such as blood, scales, chum particles, ect. Also some of the 1/4" to 1/2" wide cuts look inconsistent in the width.

GTboosted · 12-09-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by YakDout

So this isnt really a hobie product right ? Because the company marine mat has been making this stuff for kayaks, including hobies, for some time now. Im guessing it could be some kind of licensing deal.

Appears to be. I was hoping it would be cheaper than the competitors. At this point it's still better to go aftermarket like sea deck since they have more colors and cheaper kits

Iceman · 12-09-2017, 10:18 AM

Correct, Hobie is selling this like RAM products, Scotty, Yakattack, Stohlquist and a bunch of other companies that they co-brand.

Make sure you pick a warm day for best adhesion, I also find taking a heat gun lightly over the surface just before applying each spot gets the backing glue extra tacky.

The main benefits are making it quieter when stuff hits the deck and more comfortable on your feet.

ChristLike · 12-10-2017, 02:25 PM

How does it hold up against stains from blood guts and depending on the scary situation you get in out at sea, sometimes pee

Iceman · 12-10-2017, 02:33 PM

http://keywestprintingservices.com/w...aintenance.pdf

12-09-2017, 10:18 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Correct, Hobie is selling this like RAM products, Scotty, Yakattack, Stohlquist and a bunch of other companies that they co-brand. Make sure you pick a warm day for best adhesion, I also find taking a heat gun lightly over the surface just before applying each spot gets the backing glue extra tacky. The main benefits are making it quieter when stuff hits the deck and more comfortable on your feet. __________________

12-10-2017, 02:25 PM	#5
ChristLike Catch and Release(#2) Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 77	How does it hold up against stains from blood guts and depending on the scary situation you get in out at sea, sometimes pee __________________ Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me *Caddiyak PA14*

12-10-2017, 02:33 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	http://keywestprintingservices.com/w...aintenance.pdf __________________

12-09-2017, 05:51 AM	#1
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	So this isnt really a hobie product right ? Because the company marine mat has been making this stuff for kayaks, including hobies, for some time now. Im guessing it could be some kind of licensing deal.

12-09-2017, 07:11 AM	#2
Tandem Assassin Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 290	Looks like it adds weight, traps fish parts such as blood, scales, chum particles, ect. Also some of the 1/4" to 1/2" wide cuts look inconsistent in the width.