mmiller wrote:
August 29th is the Consumer release date.
Well it looks like the wait is over for any announcements regarding the 2018 Pro Angler 14.
Kinda like waking up on your Birthday only to find your last years gift wrapped up for this year and everybody hovering around asking what do ya think... do you like it, do ya like it? Yea, Sure... Thanks everyone!
I was holding out a little hope for a few upgrades, but I will have to say that I am pleased that Hobie hasn't ruined a wonderful product by making some goofy downgrades like I heard they had. Shame on me for listening to rumors I guess!
I can still say: "I really dig practically everything about the 2017 model with those two exceptions.'
1) A Hobie equivalent to the Boonedox landing gear. That's just cool, convenient and so practical!
2) A water-tight hull. A leaking front hatch of that size would be ridiculous if it were not true. Hobie look at Ocean Kayak BG II front hatch. The "lip" with an adequate amount of rubber around it plus a simple and tight locking mechanism makes for a great seal. (All 3 required for my 'seal of approval')
So there is still room for improvement, but I still believe it is heads and shoulders above the competition!