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Author: | Apalach [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:28 am ] |
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Wow RR--nice job and thanks for the update! Wonder if this design will become the "standard" over time? Best, Dick |
Author: | Moose Tags [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:45 am ] |
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Great report and great photos. Thank you for your effort in keeping us informaed. |
Author: | Bluffer [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 8:43 pm ] |
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thats neat. my adj pins keep popping out of holes. |
Author: | campngolf [ Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:55 pm ] |
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Another outstanding report RR. I too am interested when these improvements may become "standard" as I plan on getting my first Hobie in the spring. Paging Mr. Miller..... |
Author: | hoit [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:48 am ] |
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Hi RR, many thanks for the post. Its great to see Hobie taking aboard their customer feedback and continously improving the mirage drive. Regards Grant |
Author: | sunjammers [ Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:05 am ] |
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I am pretty sure it is being implemented into production as we speak. |
Author: | Bull Jiggy [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:09 am ] |
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Excellent report. One small comment though, I use hole #7, and it did rub the against the sides. My solution was to cut tab off of each pedal. I am very pleased with the Hobie. |
Author: | Yakaholic [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:55 am ] |
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Roadrunner wrote: When they reach full production, perhaps Hobie will offer upgrade kits, as these will make a significant improvement!
As I commented over at KFS - Wonderful news! Hobie Mirage Upgrade Kits - Put me down for 2 kits 2 of my 1 year old unused drives gather dust as I'm addicted to using turbo fins and prefer not to chance breaking those drives. Hobie has always taking the practical approach. Like making the Mirage Spare Parts Kit #80013201 And the new Island re-fit rudder line up/down kit -#81391002 So if users get a vote - I vote YES to mirage upgrade kits! Yakaholic |
Author: | stringy [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 1:47 pm ] |
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I second that vote!! Thanks RR for your report- you managed to keep quiet on the upgrades for quite a while Hobie will need to work out just how to handle the upgrades. We have two drives -one with Turbo and one with ST's and both have suffered the elongated adjustment holes. One drum has been replaced under warranty but Hobie Australasia are waiting on more drums. Obviously I would like the upgraded drum but then the cables need replacing as well. I wonder how Hobie will handle this?? |
Author: | kepnutz [ Mon Nov 12, 2007 8:37 pm ] |
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Hey Roadie.. Thanks for the excellent update. My drives are still hanging together but I will get the upgrade when avail if things breakdown. Have they closed your waterhole for the year or are you still able to go out and float the boats? Have a good one.keep up the great reviews and have fun Kepnutz |
Author: | stringy [ Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:17 pm ] |
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Roadrunner, I wonder if now, after all your testing of these upgrades, you would agree that the drives are approaching bullet-proof or dare I say "rnykster-proof" status?? http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewt ... 0162#40162 |
Author: | stringy [ Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:03 pm ] |
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Roadrunner, Thanks for your comments- I always find them valuable. It's interesting that in my experience the sprockets haven't been troublesome. Once I learnt from your posts about maintaining the set screw we have had no sprocket failures in 9 months of regular kayaking. The original sprockets have had standard, ST and Turbo fins, have been banged up enough to bend masts and once I stupidly ran over my turbos with the trolley wheel when I forgot to secure them with the bungee! (The turbos work well as a brake when wheeling the kayak but I wouldn't recommend it! ) The problem we have had has been with the adjustment holes and it looks like this has now been addressed . I look forward to getting a kit when it is available. PS- I was at my dealers recently as he was unwrapping a new Oasis manufactured earlier this year. I was interested to see how much play there was in the adjustment pins on a brand new drive. I was shocked that both drives had excessive play on the right side yet the left side showed no play. I think that Hobie need to improve their quality control as drives like that should not be going out. |
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