Sad Day in LJ - Lost Mirage Drive - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fourtogo · 06-10-2018, 12:35 AM

Mirage Drive that a expensive morining . I sure hope that drive turns up for you .

da22y · 06-10-2018, 06:11 AM

1. Do not use cheap plastic clip that will easily break.

2. Use 2 strong para cords with 2 anchor point for the added peace of mind.

The newest mirage drive 180 turbo are $836 plus shipping, I can feel your pain....

https://www.austinkayak.com/products...urbo-Fins.html

Dannowar · 06-10-2018, 08:51 AM

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

TJones · 06-10-2018, 09:09 AM

Hobie lease shortened and loop created and sewn back together by professional. Secured to drive . Brass buckle fastened to secure location on kayak . Chance of loosing drive almost nil.

f'nsabiki · 06-10-2018, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I agree!! I've had the same drive for 15 years and countless crashes.

TJones · 06-11-2018, 05:02 AM

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Originally Posted by f'nsabiki

I agree!! I've had the same drive for 15 years and countless crashes.

Countless , upon countless

steve999 · 06-11-2018, 10:29 AM

If you can't find your drive and want to buy a used one, I'll sell you one I have for half price of retail ($315). It's a turbo fin with the upgraded bearings, but not the 180 model. PM me if you're interested. But I won't be back in town until next Monday the 18th. I'm in Long Beach.

FISH11 · 06-10-2018, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

X2

WARRIORMIKE · 06-11-2018, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

JohnMckroidJr · 06-11-2018, 02:18 PM

Sorry to read about your loss -- Overconfidence is a killer. Last time I lost some stuff in the surf, I grabbed my swim goggles thinking I would see it, but murky conditions prevented that. I finally found the stuff by walking around until I bumped into it with my feet. I bet next time you will have a good leash on your mirage.

fourtogo · 06-11-2018, 11:33 PM

You think with any drive unit AS $ PRICY AS THERE ARE . The manufacturer would build a leash as part of there kayak unit on each hull .

tacmik · 06-12-2018, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by fourtogo

You think with any drive unit AS $ PRICY AS THERE ARE . The manufacturer would build a leash as part of there kayak unit on each hull .

What. And lose all the obscene profits they make every time someone loses a drive in the surf. Bring that up in a meeting and see if you don't get fired.

YTHunter · 06-13-2018, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by WARRIORMIKE

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

minor detail... you need to be in at least 2 ft of water.

Dannowar · 06-14-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by YTHunter

minor detail... you need to be in at least 2 ft of water.

or just have the pedal pushed forward

DanaPT · 06-14-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

or just have the pedal pushed forward

jump out, grab the bow and walk your rig in. vs. drive the bow into the sand. (don't forget to release the rudder!)

makobob · 06-14-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by WARRIORMIKE

I tried that once. Busted the rods on my fins.

When I do it that way I bungie them up tight against the hull.

makobob · 06-14-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in.

I second that thought. Works for me, much easier and safer too. Tight Lines amigos.

06-10-2018, 12:35 AM	#1
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Mirage Drive that a Mirage Drive that a expensive morining . I sure hope that drive turns up for you .

06-10-2018, 06:11 AM	#2
da22y Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 265	Expensive lesson 1. Do not use cheap plastic clip that will easily break. 2. Use 2 strong para cords with 2 anchor point for the added peace of mind. The newest mirage drive 180 turbo are $836 plus shipping, I can feel your pain.... https://www.austinkayak.com/products...urbo-Fins.html Last edited by da22y; 06-10-2018 at 01:36 PM.

06-10-2018, 08:51 AM	#3
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	Still will never understand why guys dont launch and land with your drives in. __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

06-10-2018, 09:09 AM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,523	Plastic clip removed Hobie lease shortened and loop created and sewn back together by professional. Secured to drive . Brass buckle fastened to secure location on kayak . Chance of loosing drive almost nil.

06-11-2018, 10:29 AM	#7
steve999 Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 39	Mirage drive If you can't find your drive and want to buy a used one, I'll sell you one I have for half price of retail ($315). It's a turbo fin with the upgraded bearings, but not the 180 model. PM me if you're interested. But I won't be back in town until next Monday the 18th. I'm in Long Beach.

06-11-2018, 02:18 PM	#10
JohnMckroidJr Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 1,874	Sorry to read about your loss -- Overconfidence is a killer. Last time I lost some stuff in the surf, I grabbed my swim goggles thinking I would see it, but murky conditions prevented that. I finally found the stuff by walking around until I bumped into it with my feet. I bet next time you will have a good leash on your mirage.

06-11-2018, 11:33 PM	#11
fourtogo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 140	Drive unit You think with any drive unit AS $ PRICY AS THERE ARE . The manufacturer would build a leash as part of there kayak unit on each hull .