Hobie Eclipse Ace vs Dura

Has anyone tried both? I am a longtime eclipse owner of the original variety. LOVE them but are constantly having to take to the shop to adjust steering, no matter how many video tutorials I watched, I could not handle it myself. Does the Ace’s new steering system solve that? It claims the one handle steering is “intuitive” but it could not seem less so to me. What is the difference between the ace and the dura besides the one handle steering and the padding area?

Hey Mmilian! I've owned both the original Eclipse and the Ace, and I can totally relate to your steering adjustment frustrations. The Ace's new steering system is definitely an improvement - much easier to adjust and more stable. The one-handle steering took me a little time to get used to, but now I find it more intuitive than I expected. The main differences are the single steering handle, better padding, and slightly improved durability with the Dura model. If you're tired of shop visits for adjustments, the Ace might be worth a look. Maybe check one out at a demo if you can.