HOBIE KAYAKING + FISHING COLLECTION HOBIE HISTORY 1994 The Hobie Float Cat 1984 marked the company’s The windsurfing scene first cast into angling. was exploding and Hobie contributed 1987 by distributing Alpha Ladies love watersports, 1968 1977 . so Hobie delivered After ample hands-on Seeking all-out speed, Sailboards fashion-forward, R&D, Hobie introduced a the Hobie 18 delivered functional lightweight, beachable serious velocity thrills to women’s . sailing catamaran, the sailors worldwide. swimwear Hobie 14. 1958 Hobie teamed up 1950 with Grubby Clark to Hobie Alter shaped produce the world’s 1994 The Hobie Wave was his first surfboard in first fiberglass-and- designed and crafted his parents’ Laguna foam-core boards, as the perfect, simple, Beach garage. revolutionizing surfing. 1982 rotomolded catamaran. Reading the water is tricky, but Hobie tamed reflected light with its line 1986 Pursuing new ways of polarized sunglasses. to play, Hobie intro- 1966 1974 duced its first kayak, Recognizing that Introduced the the Alpha Wave Ski. people needed Hobie Hawk remote better-quality, sport- controlled glider. specific clothing, Hobie started selling his now-iconic line of sportswear. 1954 1962 Demand for Hobie’s After witnessing the birth boards spiked, so he of skateboarding, Hobie opened his first Surf introduced polyurethane 1970 Shop in Dana Point, skateboard wheels—the Classic. The two-person, 1982 1985 1987 California. sport’s biggest evolution. double-trapeze Hobie 16 The Hobie 33, the The Hobie 17 redefined The Hobie 21 was became an international fastest, sleekest one-person multihulls, bigger, faster, and sensation, instantly sparking monohull in its class. rewarding sailors with room for more fun. 1991 the “Hobie Way of Life”. speed, performance The Hobie 20 and power. immediately became the fastest set of hulls afloat, testing sailors’ mettle. 2 Hobie Kayaking + Fishing Collection The World is a Waterpark... 2012 2008 Hobie Mirage Pro and Since 1950 we’ve made Hobie landed a Angler 12— a more massive strike with the compact Pro Angler Mirage Pro Angler, a with revolutionary the Best Rides feature-laden, angler- Vantage Seating. specific boat. 1997 Hobie MirageDrive® delivered “A New Way to Kayak,” by 2002 pedaling instead of paddling. The Hobie Bravo was easy to learn, fun to ride. 2006 The versatile Mirage Adventure Island 2000 offered the ability to sail, The Hobie Mirage Tandem pedal, paddle and play. 2012 introduced two-person, 2008 Hobie by Hurley Mirage kayaking Hobie Bags, totes, Sportswear brought experience, while offering backpacks, and function and style to 1996 an optional sail kit. The Hobie Pursuit kayak 2001 luggage let you a new level. ushered in a new generation The Mirage Outback travel, Hobie style. of rotomolded polyethylene introduced kayak fishing touring kayaks. in an SUV package. 1996 Hobie expanded into new water and snow sports, innovating bodyboards, snowboards, 2007 wakeboards and The Hobie Mirage i12S was waterskis. the world’s first inflatable Mirage Series kayak, offering travel-friendly fun. 2001 Formula 18-class killers, the 2000 Hobie Tiger, followed by 2010 1995 the , gave sailors 2005 A design ahead of its The Hobie Getaway, Wild Cat Stand Up Paddling The Mirage Tandem Island— the foils to dominate race- time, the Hobie TriFoiler durable, rotomolded, was all the rage and the Adventure Island’s big dropped jaws with its and room for the courses worldwide. Hobie’s SUP’s are the brother—delivered serious staggering speed. 1997 whole family. best afloat. two-person, multi-sport fun. The Mirage® Kayak became the world’s first kayak with a dedicated MirageDrive well. hobiekayaks.com 3 HOBIE MIRAGE SERIES 1. MirageDrive Hobie’s MirageDrive was borne of the theory that it’s easier to push something with your legs (big muscles) than it is to pull it with your upper-body (smaller muscles). On Hobie Mirage Series kayaks, traditional paddles are included but optional. Instead, two pedals—fitted to levers just forward of your seat— are attached to powerful underwater fins via the MirageDrive’s efficient gear mechanism. When pedaled, these flexible fins assume the shape of a propeller blade, providing forward motion with each pedal stroke. And because the pliable fin inverts its shape on the back stroke, each pedal stroke distributes power evenly, moving you quickly through the water while keeping your boat tracking evenly. Plus, the durable fins “feather” with water flow when they’re not being used, reducing drag; they also lay flush against the hull for exploring skinny-water spots or for beaching. Simply slide the MirageDrive into its well, lock it in place with its “Click Hobie Kayaks— and Go” system and you’re off on a Hobie adventure. The Sweetest Ride Afloat At Hobie, helping people have unforgettable on-the-water experiences, ranks supreme. We believe that kayaking should be accessible, rewarding and—above all else—fun. This starts with locomotion. For many kayakers, long hours of paddling can dampen their fun factor, and paddle splashes can startle fish and wildlife. So we asked a hard 3 question: why labor to pull with your arms when it’s infinitely more efficient to push 2 with your legs? The genius behind the Hobie MirageDrive’s double-scissor action was developed by carefully studying how penguins swim. Our engineers realized that these amazing birds’ efficient fin stroke was a perfect solution to powering your kayak. After countless hours of R&D and miles of on-the-water pedaling, our breakthrough design linked a pair of cockpit-mounted pedals to a set of powerful underwater fins that are constructed out of a flexible, durable plastic. When pedaled, the fins flex to assume the shape of a propeller blade, scissoring back and forth on both the front stroke and the back stroke, yielding a smooth, efficient ride. Hobie’s innovative MirageDrive propelled kayaking into a brave new era by combining the ease and go-all-day endurance of flatland cycling with the joys of kayaking. Whether it’s punching across an exposed patch of water, exploring new casting grounds, or nosing through a mangrove forest at sunset, Hobie’s MirageDrive delivers snappy, reliable performance, confidence-inspiring power and all-day efficiency. But this is only one element of what makes kayaking, Hobie-style, so sweet. Here’s an overview of the other innovative features that have made Hobie Kayaks world-renowned: 4 Hobie Kayaking + Fishing Collection 2. Molded Carrying Handles 4. Sail Mount 5. Two-piece Paddle 7. Drink Holder In the real world, details are everything. Ergonomic Harness the wind and your with Fiberglass Shaft Cold, hot or somewhere in between— we’ve got a convenient handles fitted to stainless padeyes (bow and stern) horizons expand infinitely. The Negotiate surf-strewn beaches and rocky spot for your favorite beverage. make portaging easier and more comfortable. optional Mirage Sail Kit’s inlets with additional confidence, or go mast securely steps onto a old school and paddle for an upper 8. Rudder Control 3. Large Covered deck-mounted fitting. Enjoy body workout. Conveniently clips onto Soft handle makes fingertip steering easy. Bow Hatch added power without the hull when not needed. Enables easy access complication; Mirage 9. Twist and Seal Hatch to the bow’s stowage Sail Kits make sailing 6. Mesh-covered Stowage Pockets An efficient corkscrew mechanism ratchets down this hatch, compartment. A security fun and easy. Easy access and safe stowage for the keeping stowed items secure irrespective of the strap with a detachable things you reach sea state. The lid is permanently attached clip tethers the hatch; for most. Never to its base via a hinge, so you don’t abovedeck, Bungee® miss that photo have to worry about leaving it at last cords secure extra gear. op again! night’s campground. 10 6 7 12 2 4 1 9 11 13 9 14 6 12 8 5 10 10. Mid-Boat Carrying Handles 12. Fishing Rod Holders 14. Twist and Stow Rudder These ergonomic handles are bolted onto either These molded-in holsters securely tote your Hobie’s Twist and Stow Rudder side of the kayak’s cockpit, making it easier to rods, are perfectly angled for trolling and can is there when you need it, gone negotiate launching ramps or transport. accommodate a gaff, nets and other gear. when you don’t. Simply pull one of the T-shaped control handles 11. High-Back Padded Seat with 13. Cargo Area to engage or disengage the Inflatable Lumbar Support Big adventures demand plenty of gear. retractable-rudder system. Self-inflating lumbar support, thick padding, and easily These molded areas and Bungee tie- Fingertip-operated steering is adjustable straps provide comfort and good posture... downs ensure that it’s still there when you fitted near your left hand, making essential ingredients for a smooth, comfortable ride. get to camp. driving a snap. hobiekayaks.com 5 Mirage SPORT Looking for one kayak that can entertain most of the family? If so, meet the Hobie Mirage Sport, a do-it-all touring, fishing and sailing (with the optional Sail package) kayak that’s as easy to use as it is to store and maintain. A lightweight, rotomolded polyethylene hull encourages fun on the water, easy beaching, and its movable seat accommodates kayakers of all heights. Hobie’s MirageDrive pedal-power delivers efficient primary propulsion to your favorite location. 6 Hobie Kayaking + Fishing Collection SPECS: Crew: 1 Length*: 9' 7" / 2.92 m Width*: 29.5" / 0.75 m Capacity*: 225 lbs / 102 kg Fitted Hull Weight*: 53 lbs / 24.04 kg Fully Rigged Weight*: 66.3 lbs / 30.07 kg Hull Construction: Rotomolded Polyethylene *Refer to website for complete details The versatile Mirage Sport plays to all audiences.