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Name: dfish
Most Recent Reviews
- very easy setup and inflation
- packs into a relatively small bag which can fit easily into a compact car
- easily handled by one person at 39 lbs
- Mirage drive works well, very solidly anchored
- outer double hull does seem to take in some rainwater, requiring emptying via bow plug
- design suits pedaling a bit better than paddling due to beam/width and relatively high round sides
- pedaling/paddling combo possible but not dramatically more effective than pedaling
- reports of paddle popping out of side clips true... ended up using a paddle leash velcro to attach paddle to side handle
- rudder control lines required a bit of adjusting, easily done with philips head screwdriver
- surprisingly dry boat -- bottom is slightly convex allowing any water to run to drain plugs -- not much water comes over bow, virtually nothing comes up from Mirage drive slot
- recommend consideration of larger ST Mirage fins (normal fins are *very* easy to pedal)
- recommend consideration of large rudder to improve tracking
- note that Hobie makes a nice bag for the Mirage drive with mesh to allow fins to dry