Description: MIRAGE DRIVE WITH GLIDE TECHNOLOGY & KICK-UP FINS In 1997 Hobie revolutionized kayaking forever. Experience 20 years of innovation perfected. The ungainly paddle is replaced by the sheer efficiency of the MirageDrive pedal. With the largest human muscle group now in play, kayaking becomes easier than ever. Patented Kick-Up Fins deliver care-free kayaking. Logs, kelp, shallows, rocks, no problem. Add the ease of Kick Up fin technology to your Hobie kayak with the latest Mirage Drive GT Kick Up drive assembly. Unlike previous versions of MirageDrives, the new Kick-Up fins literally kick up in the event of impact so you can skirt over obstacles with breeze and reduce the chance of fin damage. GLIDE TECHNOLOGY Roller bearings at key friction points reduce resistance for a smooth and efficient ride. ST KICK-UP FIN: Standard on the MirageDrive Compass, the ST Kick-Up Fins automatically retract on impact. The square-top design increases fin surface area while maintaining a one-foot mast length. The Hobie MirageDrive GT Kick-Up drive features the updated fin shape which is noticeably more efficient offered with previous GT drives. And thanks to the Kick-Up system they are likely to last a lot longer before needing to be replaced as well (and say goodbye to bent masts).Hobie have also redesigned the sprocket for this drive, which no longer relies on an outhaul block to attach to the fin, reducing friction of movement on the sprockets. This has made the pedaling noticeably smoother and more efficient than previous GT versions. In fact, this is without question the smoothest MirageDrive Hobie have ever built. Solid stainless steel sprocket shaft and now with Kick-Up fins and redesigned cranks (stronger, easier to adjust leg length) this is certainly the toughest Mirage Drive Hobie has built yet! What this drive lacks in the ability to go in reverse (see the MD180 if you need that) it makes up for in pedaling performance, durability and reliability. Replacement for previous GT drive units with new Hobie part number 77800206 (Prior part numbers 80012501 and 80010501)
Price: 749 USD
Location: Wildomar, California
End Time: 2024-04-09T18:11:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 29.99 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
MPN: 77800200
Brand: Hobie
Type: Safety Kit
Model: Hobie MirageDrive GT
