Hobie Kayaks "Sit on top" Recumbent Kayaks
featuring the Mirage Pedal Drive Propulsion System
We have
10 Hobie Mirage kayaks in stock and available for
you to test ride
& purchase including recreation, sport, performance,
tandem recreation & tandem performance sit on top
recumbent kayak models.

Hobie Sport Kayak
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Mirage Outback S.U.V.
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Mirage Revolution
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Mirage Adventure
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Mirage Outfitter Tandem
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Mirage Oasis Tandem

Hobie Oasis Tandem Kayak
A good customer of ours let me try his
Hobie Mirage, in the first 30 seconds I
was smitten! Whether you call this
pedal driven kayak a sit on kayak
or sit on top kayak ~ I call it
FUN!
This is faster than any traditional
kayak, canoe or rowboat you have seen.
It's also faster than any pedal powered
boat in its price range.
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Fun, fast, smooth, fun, easy to get used
to, quiet, fun, you get the picture… I
came back to the shop and told the rest
of the guys about it and 3 out of 4 of
us want one! |
Your feet move through arcs, not
circles. I was skeptical of this at
first, having been an Alenax treadle
bike dealer but pedaling the Hobie
was very smooth and natural.
The
Mirage drive is smooth, silent and
efficient.
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At the end of each pedal stroke it folds
itself nearly flat against the bottom of
the boat, a handy feature if you need to
glide over a log or shallow or onto a
beach. |
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It doesn’t rotate so it won’t wrap
itself in weeds like a propeller would.
It's like riding a recumbent bike ~ yet
with no hills, potholes or traffic AND
your hands are free for a camera,
fishing rod, binoculars or whatever else
you need them for.
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There
is even a Tandem Pedal Driven Recumbent
Kayak |

What others
are saying about the Hobie Mirage
kayaks:
Popular Science
...The Hobie Mirage received their 1998
"Best of What's New" Award. It was
written up in the November (page 27) and
December (page 58) issues.
"This kayak is quick. I'm a cyclist, and with a
steady easy pace I can maintain 4 mph. It
handles well and is pretty stable. Even in the
water weeds the fin mechanism doesn’t tangle up
much. "
"If you want a fun kayak that can go fast this
one is great. The hatches mean I can carry gear
for weekend camping trips when I want to. If you
get tired of peddling you can always paddle or
if you want a work out you can do both. Like I
said this boat is loaded with fun."
"This is a great fishing boat. I can cast with a
rod in one hand while I peddle no problems. "
"We bought the Hobie Mirage to get a lower body
workout while kayaking. We love this kayak. Only
problem, once my wife tried it I can't get it
back. The paddle rest is a nice feature too."
"This is the fastest sit on top kayak I’ve seen.
With a little effort peddling you can leave
other kayaks in your wake. It is stable and
handles well too. It is a little heavy for a
single person to load onto a car-top carrier,
but it can be done. "
"This kayak is very fast when pedaling and the
rudder works well. The seat is very comfortable.
It handles well even in windy conditions."
"I like keeping up with friends in traditional
kayaks without the paddle dripping in my lap.
With the pedals you move fast, paddling at the
same time is pointless. The paddle is good for
maneuvering in really tight spaces and to back
up. "
"I bought this kayak to get non-impact exercise.
The speed is remarkable with out working too
hard. "
We
recommend you contact us in advance before coming to
test our line of Hobie Kayaks if you are traveling
any distance. Your safety is our utmost concern and
there are variables; like our local weather and
water conditions - that must be taken into
consideration before we can schedule a kayak test
ride for you and your party.
Click
here to
schedule a Hobie Kayak test ride.
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