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Author: | Ants [ Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Hi all, I'm in the market for an AI. And the colour I wanted (red) isn't available for about ten weeks. So I am wondering if anyone can point me to some pics of the new dune AI, (there are none unpacked at dealer) and I'd really like to see some pics before buying one. If not I will buy the yellow. Any advice? It's been informative and entertaining reading this forum the last few days. Thanks, Anton. West Australia. |
Author: | mmiller [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:17 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Watch the front page image rotation of our site. There is a Tandem Island in Dune featured in one of the shots. Also a few of the same boat in the TI photo gallery: http://www.hobiecat.com/kayaks/mirage/tandem-island/photos/ |
Author: | NOHUHU [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 2:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Advice? Yes, Anton. The DUNE will enhance your sense of individuality, reputation and AI resale value. The YELLOW will get you rescued. The RED will get you laid. |
Author: | chrisj [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:18 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
NOHUHU wrote: The RED will get you laid. Assuming, of course, you bat for the pink team.BTW, here's a picture of Pirate's new Dune baby: ![]() Cute huh? |
Author: | augaug [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 3:27 pm ] |
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NOHUHU wrote: The RED will get you laid. Got my red AI in 2010, expecting a baby in Spring 2011. It must be true! Just remember, if you're not ready for all the action and responsibility that the red AI will bring to your life, buy another colour. ![]() |
Author: | Pirate [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
I love my new sweetheart. Sitting above the "Pirate Pillows' she looks gorgeous and also matches the car ...Pirate |
Author: | Hammer [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:41 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
A friend of mine who has both the yellow and red TI says, on hot days, the red TI hull gets hotter than the yellow one. |
Author: | Pirate [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:38 pm ] |
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Hammer, that's one of my reasons for choosing the colour Dune. It should reflect the sun better than both red and yellow, and so keep cool and hopefully more UV & fade resistant . But I do love the colour, and the blue, white and grey sail is a little different and a nice combination....Pirate |
Author: | Ants [ Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Haha, you guys seriously cracked me the fk up! ![]() Hmm rescued, laid, or individuality. Can I get a red, yellow n white striped? Now that would seriously fk the resale. Well atleast I got a couple pics out of that. The only dealer in WA isn't in a position where I can see any 2011 AI's let alone demo one. So I've been searching the net trying to virtually get a handle on these things and figure what to buy, either AI or Ti, colours, transportation etc. This place is great. Thanks. Oh and Pirate I googled pirate pillows like you suggested in a thread. All I could find was "how to make a scented pirate themed pillow" are they comfy?;) |
Author: | Pirate [ Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:58 am ] |
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Ants, the Pirate Pillows are made of refrigeration lagging and used to allow me to carry my AI right way up avoiding possible damage to my car from cross bars. Here is an illustration as well as a photo to better explain them. They are not scented or used to bed down on though could be used in an emergency...LOL...Pirate ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Julian Patrick [ Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:28 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
I got a yellow Ti. My wife said "oh no... yum yum yellow!!" She says that sharks like yellow so hence the phrase. We live in the UK by the way. Any shark round here is probably more interested in nicking your dry suit. |
Author: | Ants [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 6:05 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Thanks for the picture Pirate. Do you have other shots showing it in position? If not, no worries. I know posting pics can be a pain. Does it just fit over the roofrack bar? What size is this lagging? The best I seem to be able to get is a wall of 38mm (thickness) With varying size internal diameters, upto 165mm. Do you think this is enough? P.s. I bought my AI a couple of days ago and the maiden voyage was...JOY! ![]() Oh and Ive joined the yellow brigade ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Pirate [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Hi Ants, Congratulations on your new AI. They are a wonderful robust, versatile and fun craft. I will go measure the lagging but get it as thick as is available as you pull the hull into it with the straps and thick is better. 38mm would be ok I am sure. I have the Thule aerodynamic type bars and my 'Pillows' fit over and are just a little bit larger than the bars themselves. I have posted a pic of them under my new dune model, but on reflection would have been just as happy to keep the red one which looked great. The Hobie straps are great if you haven't already got a set and I use a 'rack 'n roll' bar to get the hull on and off my car.....Pirate |
Author: | NOHUHU [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Hi, any dune AI pics? |
Safe Sailing Ants! Pirate Mate, do you get the impression on sunny days that the dune may be "too bright"? Any distracting glare? And let us know what the fish think, will ya? |
Author: | Pirate [ Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:34 pm ] |
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NOHUHU wrote: Safe Sailing Ants! Pirate Mate, do you get the impression on sunny days that the dune may be "too bright"? Any distracting glare? And let us know what the fish think, will ya? No NOHUHU it is a mottled granite mixture and has not dazzled me, and I am thinking it would be better for fishing blending into the water and river surrounds. I will let you know as I am going fishing this afternoon with a skilled up yak fisherman who is going to show me the ropes. Looking forward to that....Pirate ![]() |
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