Pelican 130 with Mirage drive? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

goldenglory18 · 03-07-2019, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by easyday

If I’m not mistaken the pelians are not rotomolded either?

That's what I remember as well.

It's VERY difficult to repair the hulls on boats like this...

roosta · 03-08-2019, 11:39 AM

Pelican's drive is what Hobie's drive was 20 years ago. Many other features like roller bearings for reduced friction and square shaped fins for increased performance are still patented. There are many things to learn when getting in to the pedal game that have to do with the amount of force exerted by a MirageDrive pedal system. It's taken Hobie over 20 years to be where they are today. Take that in to consideration when looking at these manufacturers getting in to the pedal game and consider the potential issues that could happen when you are on the water. Other things like boat design, steering and rudder, comfort, cockpit layout, etc... IMO, the quality, customer service, dealer support and years of experience that Hobie carries are worth every penny.

Hobie is local in Oceanside, California. Think about all of the innovation Hobie has brought to the kayak fishing market. Don't the people who have poured their lives in to developing this stuff only to be imitated by other companies in a rat race towards the bottom deserve our respect as kayak anglers?

To address the reverse concern - a few pull cables were snapping when the reverse was first launched because the cables where made out of plastic that was too thin and there was a lack of customer education on how/when to pull the cables. That was addressed and once users understood you need to pull the forward/reverse cable when the pedal cranks are together (both fins pointing straight down) there have been very little issues. I use reverse a lot when I fish.

Hope this helps with your decision.

aznative96 · 03-08-2019, 03:41 PM

You're in socal where value is almost as important as status. how could you possibly consider a cut rate kayak with such an entry level price?

Sorry, just couldn't help that one.

Hobie's are awesome kayaks and hold the lion's share of use for fishing here in Hawaii. Part of the reason for that is that very few other peddle kayaks are carried here by dealers. As the dealers get more requests for "other than Hobie" the numbers of "other peddle" kayaks are rising.

easyday · 03-09-2019, 12:17 AM

I think you should test out the radar as well!

Raskal311 · 03-09-2019, 06:30 AM

You are give up a lot for the $1500 savings, my recommendation is pick a nice used Hobie for $1300-1600. I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos on that kayak and I’ve concluded that it is not a worth while kayak. They had to cut a lot of corners to make that price point.

03-08-2019, 11:39 AM	#2
roosta Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 68	MirageDrive Pelican's drive is what Hobie's drive was 20 years ago. Many other features like roller bearings for reduced friction and square shaped fins for increased performance are still patented. There are many things to learn when getting in to the pedal game that have to do with the amount of force exerted by a MirageDrive pedal system. It's taken Hobie over 20 years to be where they are today. Take that in to consideration when looking at these manufacturers getting in to the pedal game and consider the potential issues that could happen when you are on the water. Other things like boat design, steering and rudder, comfort, cockpit layout, etc... IMO, the quality, customer service, dealer support and years of experience that Hobie carries are worth every penny. Hobie is local in Oceanside, California. Think about all of the innovation Hobie has brought to the kayak fishing market. Don't the people who have poured their lives in to developing this stuff only to be imitated by other companies in a rat race towards the bottom deserve our respect as kayak anglers? To address the reverse concern - a few pull cables were snapping when the reverse was first launched because the cables where made out of plastic that was too thin and there was a lack of customer education on how/when to pull the cables. That was addressed and once users understood you need to pull the forward/reverse cable when the pedal cranks are together (both fins pointing straight down) there have been very little issues. I use reverse a lot when I fish. Hope this helps with your decision.

03-08-2019, 03:41 PM	#3
aznative96 Newbie to plastic boats Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Leeward O'ahu, Hawaii Posts: 18	don't peddle a toyota when you could be in a bmw You're in socal where value is almost as important as status. how could you possibly consider a cut rate kayak with such an entry level price? Sorry, just couldn't help that one. Hobie's are awesome kayaks and hold the lion's share of use for fishing here in Hawaii. Part of the reason for that is that very few other peddle kayaks are carried here by dealers. As the dealers get more requests for "other than Hobie" the numbers of "other peddle" kayaks are rising. __________________ Phil Bender Leeward O'ahu

03-09-2019, 12:17 AM	#4
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,470	I think you should test out the radar as well! __________________

03-09-2019, 06:30 AM	#5
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	You are give up a lot for the $1500 savings, my recommendation is pick a nice used Hobie for $1300-1600. I’ve been watching a lot of YouTube videos on that kayak and I’ve concluded that it is not a worth while kayak. They had to cut a lot of corners to make that price point. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12