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PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:17 am 
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hello, new participant and new to hobie..i obtained my first one a couple months ago, 2018 papaya pa 14. I keep seeing stuff about adjusting fin tension, but I would like to see it done, if possible, on an md180 v2. any video links out there? I just did a quick search but I am at work atm..tia yall


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 10:52 am 
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This manual shows the adjustment procedure (Page 12):

https://static.hobiecat.com/digital_assets/Mirage_Kayak_Manual_-_MD180.pdf#page=12

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 4:39 pm 
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can You explain what more and less resistance does on the fin adjustment.


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PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2018 10:15 pm 
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The fins flex more as the adjusting screw is turned in. More flex = more forward thrust and easier pedaling (less fatigue), so I recommend for most users leave it screwed in. 8)


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