New Hobie model introduced today - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigLouSD · 08-28-2017, 12:44 PM

This is an exciting model, the stability of a PA with a lot less weight. Seems to be a mid price range model for Hobie. It is disappointing that they don't include MD180. It almost sounds like it's not compatible. If you can have a reverse on this model Hobie is gonna have a huge seller! Anyone know more about the MD180 compatibility?

GTboosted · 08-28-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

This is an exciting model, the stability of a PA with a lot less weight. Seems to be a mid price range model for Hobie. It is disappointing that they don't include MD180. It almost sounds like it's not compatible. If you can have a reverse on this model Hobie is gonna have a huge seller! Anyone know more about the MD180 compatibility?

I didn't watch the vid but the reverse drive fits in previous generation kayaks. My guess is that they left it out to keep price down and also an incentive to buy the pricier outback or pa.

diedroid · 08-28-2017, 01:21 PM

I was considering Rev 11 or Manta Ray Propel, but gonna wait for this one. When is it available?

Iceman · 08-28-2017, 02:40 PM

Available beginning of September, obviously Hobie has tried to make something a little more affordable, not sure why 180 would not work, how about $200 upgrade. 2018 Outback will be $2549.......that is a $600 difference in price between these models.

bolocop · 08-28-2017, 03:01 PM

I find this model exciting. One of the drawbacks of the outback was the keel would wear down from being dragged in the sand.

NICKWORN · 08-28-2017, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

This is an exciting model, the stability of a PA with a lot less weight. Seems to be a mid price range model for Hobie. It is disappointing that they don't include MD180. It almost sounds like it's not compatible. If you can have a reverse on this model Hobie is gonna have a huge seller! Anyone know more about the MD180 compatibility?

I highly doubt this has even a smidge of the stability the PA has, did you not see the chick lean over to grab her fish and almost flip? Its only one inch wider then the OB, so i basically think its a cheaper version of the outback with a revo nose, the bottom looks exactly like a OB with a inline rudder is all. I'll pass.

08-28-2017, 02:40 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Available beginning of September, obviously Hobie has tried to make something a little more affordable, not sure why 180 would not work, how about $200 upgrade. 2018 Outback will be $2549.......that is a $600 difference in price between these models. __________________

08-28-2017, 12:44 PM	#1
BigLouSD Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 27	This is an exciting model, the stability of a PA with a lot less weight. Seems to be a mid price range model for Hobie. It is disappointing that they don't include MD180. It almost sounds like it's not compatible. If you can have a reverse on this model Hobie is gonna have a huge seller! Anyone know more about the MD180 compatibility?

08-28-2017, 01:21 PM	#3
diedroid Junior Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: OC Posts: 26	I was considering Rev 11 or Manta Ray Propel, but gonna wait for this one. When is it available?

08-28-2017, 03:01 PM	#5
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	I find this model exciting. One of the drawbacks of the outback was the keel would wear down from being dragged in the sand.