>There are >a lot of choices in the Hobie line. I hadnt realized just how many to >include some sail capable models. Let me know if you want feedback on any of them. We currently own the original Mirage, the Outfitter and the new 16' Adventure. They are all well-built machines but we have had a few problems with busted rudders, busted flippers, busted rudder cables and so forth. We enjoy them a lot and have subjected them to a fair amount of abuse. The point is, they have a lot of moving parts and you need to bring a pretty extensive repair kit with you if you are going any distance. A backup mode of propulsion (paddle) is a really good idea so your friend might want to look into those other adaptive paddle ideas as well. You also need some means of paddling into shore and in rocky areas where you might not want to risk your rudder or your flippers. There also is no reverse gear, so again, you need a paddle occasionally. All that being said, they are great fun to use and I recommend them highly. Mark Goff Hampden, Maine PS. I believe most of the models have the rudder controls on the right-hand side. I don't know if that is a problem or if they make a mirror-image version for lefties. **************************************See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop00030000000004) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Dec 12 2007 - 11:27:23 PST
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