

Powered by the MirageDrive GT with Glide Technology & Kick-Up Fins. If you have any questions, call us at 65 or use chat on this website, we'll answer any questions. We've listed the entire Hobie Kayaks line models for 2022 and what drive(s) are included. Available exclusively on the Pro Angler 12 360 Series and Pro Angler 14 360 Series for 2022. It's the ultimate in boat control for kayak anglers who need to hold a spot or position their kayak perfectly to target fish.

Move your kayak in any direction easily - forward, backward, sideways and every degree in between. Instead of wide turns or using a paddle to reverse direction, you pull a cord to shift forward or reverse direction. The 180 has levers which change the change the direction the fins are pointed in to add reverse functionality. No other fin style kayak drive has the kick up fins feature.

Kick up fins prevent damage to the fins and drive mast. Glide technology delivers smooth, efficient pedal power. This drive is used on entry level kayaks from Hobie in 2022. It propels your kayak forward as you pedal. The GT MirageDrive is based on the original Hobie drive, but much improved. No other pedal or fin style drive on the market can even come close to the quality and functionality a Hobie drive.

For 2022, there are 3 versions of the MirageDrive. Hobie invented this technology and has refined it over two decades. The fin drive mimics the way penguins swim. This animation shows a MirageDrive in action. 2022 Hobie Kayaks MirageDrive descriptions The kick-up fin feature is exclusive to Hobie MirageDrives. No other pedal, fin style kayak comes with anything like this. This technology is available on all of the 2022 drives. Hobie has developed kick-up fin technology that automatically protects the drive when you bump into an underwater hazard. For Mirage Drive users, running into a hazard could result in a bent mast the rod that extends down from the front of the fins. Underwater hazards like tree stumps, boulders or sharp transitions to shallow water have always caused problems for boaters. This article will help you select a kayak with the best MirageDrive for your needs. At the high end, the MD 360 drive delivers the ultimate in boat control and maneuverability. Entry priced models (Hobie Passports) make a quality, fin style pedal drive available to a wider audience. The Hobie line of Mirage Drive kayaks is larger than ever. Hatches, Liners, Buckets, Bins, Pockets.
