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Hobie Mirage Sport Kayak 2012 - Product Reviews
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Price: $1,649.00 (+ $149*)
Description: The Hobie Mirage Sport was designed for youth and adults who are smaller in stature as well as the six-footer who's looking for an extremely light-weight pedaling kayak. Move the seat forward and adjust the Mirage Drive to accommodate users as small as four feet. Pedal it, paddle it or sail it. It's the mini-SUV of the Hobie kayak family.
ACK Review: The Sport is comfortable for the smaller paddler but will still accommodate the 6-footer with room to spare. It's light weight and small storage foot print make the Sport a favorite for those of us who have limited storage space. And even though it is the smallest of the Mirage series, the Sport will hang with the best of them- by no means is it slow!
Customer Rating: 5 of 5
Customer Reviews
| Reviewer: | Jeff G. | Rating: 5 | Date: 09/19/2011 |
| Review: | Easy to load and easy to use. Nimble and fun. Austin Kayak was a pleasure to do business with too. | ||
| Reviewer: | Bob Thunell | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/19/2011 |
| Review: | Great kayak product! Easy to manuever, easy to pedal, and very adjustable for different height individuals. Overall, a great kayak! Expensive, but worth it, features well implemented. | ||
| Reviewer: | Maryann I. | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/06/2011 |
| Review: | What a wonderful kayak!!! I can now really enjoy kayaking year round as you can stay dry peddling the Hobie Mirage Sport kayak. Winter kayaking on Lake Powell is heavenly as the water is calm and the locals have the lake to enjoy without all the summer traffic. Anyone with shoulder issues would love this kayak. It also allows you to take pictures of the amazing wild life on and around the lake. Love my Hobie!!!!!! | ||
| Reviewer: | bkay | Rating: 5 | Date: 06/20/2011 |
| Review: | We love our kayaks! They work beautifully!! | ||
| Reviewer: | prokayaker | Rating: 5 | Date: 01/04/2011 |
| Review: | I love my new Hobie mirage sport. It is the best 9footer I have ever seen! I want to get ST fins and the large sailing rudder for it. | ||
| Reviewer: | Connie Beingessner | Rating: 5 | Date: 10/20/2010 |
| Review: | I love my new Hobie Sport kayak!!!!!!!! Everyone is envious –I can't get out enough....I had 2 back surgeries 2 years ago and am pain free -- so the Hobie mirage drive helps me keep my back strong without all the paddling and twisting that use to bother it... so now .. no complaints.... my husband is a very handy man and he built me the wheel cart, and that makes all the difference in loading and unloading--again back safe...-- all I can say is that I have had a lot of people stop me on the water, and a lot of unusual looks while peddling ..... and also wheeling the kayak---same looks.... and I love the rudder and it’s amazing how quick you turn, and even with the breeze or winds. ..... no problems.... I tell everyone it’s like having an old clunker car and you just bought the top of the line....no comparison.... worth every penny!!!! Thanks for such a fantastic product... I brag about it all the time.... hopefully here at Lake Powell I will sell some more Hobies......thanks for your e-mail... and your great service.....I will pass on ACK to anyone else interested in buying.... take care--a very very happy customer | ||
| Reviewer: | Don KIng | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/30/2010 |
| Review: | Performs just as advertised. Was impressed by the cost and efficiency of the shipping from Texas to Ohio. | ||
| Reviewer: | wteam | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/08/2010 |
| Review: | The kayak arrived quickly and in perfect condition. It is much easier to convert to pedaling than I thought it would be. This kayak is everything i expected it to be. | ||
| Reviewer: | L.Dufour | Rating: 5 | Date: 06/07/2010 |
| Review: | My Hobie Mirage Kayak is wonderful. The only improvement I can see is to add a handle on BOTH sides (middle area) to make it easier to carry and load. Otherwise, it is very well designed. Thank you so much. | ||
| Reviewer: | Robin | Rating: 5 | Date: 06/02/2010 |
| Review: | Very pleased with ACK service, my Hobie Mirage arrived in perfect condition. They are my number one company to deal with. Really love my Hobie Mirage Sport with sail. Take it out all the time. | ||
| Reviewer: | Sharron | Rating: 5 | Date: 05/22/2010 |
| Review: | My husband bought me the Mirage sportfor my birthday. Wow, can't believe how easy and fast you can go in it. Just like riding a bike but sitting. I would recommend this kayak to men or women. Easy and fun, what more could you ask for. | ||
| Reviewer: | John G | Rating: 5 | Date: 05/20/2010 |
| Review: | I have only had an opportunity for one outing with the Hobie Sport but it was great fun. The Mirage drive was amazingly functional and I zipped all over a 30 acre lake (plus caught some fish. I am now ready to attach an anchor trolley and add a few tie down attachments. I went with ack based on the expectation of good service and was not disappointed. I was missing the proper mirage owners manual and this was promptly sent. Overall, a very fine craft and I look forward to many outings. I am 57 years old, 5'11" and 180 lb. I will need to set the pedals at maximum distance. | ||
| Reviewer: | craig James | Rating: 5 | Date: 05/12/2010 |
| Review: | My wife uses this and loves it! | ||
| Reviewer: | Dan | Rating: 4 | Date: 03/03/2010 |
| Review: | I was skeptical with the claim that you are in good hands with ACK. Well from my emails with them and my 2010 SPORT, which was shipped out within 24hrs, I do feel being in great hands. My SPORT arrived well after traveling half-way around the globe. ACK customer service was great and answered all my emails promptly even thought I'm international. I didn't give a 5 because there were some small imperfections on my SPORT. However I think they were more likely caused by my freighter. | ||
| Reviewer: | Jane Beskow | Rating: 5 | Date: 11/19/2009 |
| Review: | Wow what a great product and an even better experience dealing on line with ACK. Prompt order processing, great/speedy packing and delivery without a scratch from TX to FL. I absolutely thoroughly enjoy my Hobie Mirage Sport even though I would have preferred a Red one, my husband had selected a blue Sport for my birthday. Followup service for a broken flipper was sent via FEDEX by ACK without question. Great service!! | ||
| Reviewer: | Sallyann | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/27/2009 |
| Review: | I am extremely satisfied with my Hobie Mirage Sport Kayak. It's an excellent kayak and conversation starter. It's a stable craft and allows this senior to have as much fun as a kid. | ||
| Reviewer: | Phil | Rating: 5 | Date: 09/04/2008 |
| Review: | We've now bought two of these Hobie Mirage Sports and can't say enough great things about them. Design is clever and efficient. We have two children and they were both able to hop in and zip off around the lake. They are light weight enough that we can easily lift them in and out of the water (and I have back issues so weight was critical). The boats are stable and don't make you feel at all tippy. The sail option is great fun as well, although we've not let the children try that as it does heel-over in brisk wind and while we've ordered the outrigger for stability(which we feel we needed), we've not tried it yet because it has to be bolted on and we've not attempted to do that yet. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with the pedal drive or rudder system. Well engineered and well executed. Thanks! | ||
| Reviewer: | John Oliver | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/11/2008 |
| Review: | My wife and I both love these kayaks. She is 5'2" and I am 5'10" but by adjusting the pedals we both get a perfect fit. I didn't want the pedals but we can really move with them and probably use the pedals more than the paddles. | ||
| Reviewer: | TC | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/08/2008 |
| Review: | Another great Hobie. Previously bought Outback & can't say enough about Mirage drive. Would use it more but have to spend too much time explaining the Mirage and letting people "test drive" it. My wife & I are both over 60 and this levels the playing field. Tremendous upper & lower workout! | ||
| Reviewer: | Cesar Martinez | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/17/2008 |
| Review: | This kayak is awesome. I am 6'0 tall I fit great. I love the pedal system. | ||
| Reviewer: | Mary Ann again! | Rating: 5 | Date: 06/27/2008 |
| Review: | I forgot to mention that the kart/wheels that attach to my Mirage are phenomenal as well. My husband attached the Hobie Mirage to the back of my golf cart and I take it directly down to the lake myself. Cool, if I say so myself. Fun, Fun, Fun! | ||
| Reviewer: | Mary Ann | Rating: 5 | Date: 06/27/2008 |
| Review: | I tell ya' what, this is the most fun and relaxation I've had in years. My husband likes to go out and fish, and I don't fish, so thought heck, I'm gonna' get me a boat of my own, and it don't take gas, yep, that's a plus these days. We live on a large lake, and I can just get this Hobie Mirage out there and peddle myself away all over the place. You can go a long way, since it's so easy to peddle. If your legs get tired, you can use the paddles for awhile. I like the idea you can lock your paddles with a strap while using them in case you could accidentally drop them in the water. Gosh, I love my Hobie Mirage. Great way to get a tan, and I'm 63, but never lose that love for the sun. I would give it 10 stars, but you only give me 5 to choose from. Thanks Hobie.............. | ||
| Reviewer: | emine sahin | Rating: 5 | Date: 08/17/2007 |
| Review: | I am enjoying it very much.It is just the right size for me. Light and fast. Thanks | ||
| Reviewer: | Kristin Berghan | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/22/2007 |
| Review: | I knew when I ordered the Hobie Mirage Sport that I was going to love it, & it's lived up to it's pre-purchase reputation & then some! I'm 62 & in love with a kayak! It's light weight, & I'm able to lift it to the car top carrier, plug in the carrier & take it wherever I decide to launch. The dry holds are easy to access, as are the rod holders. Everywhere I go people are curious about the kayak & the ways it operates. My experience with Austin Canoe & Kayak has been terrific, pre-shipping, during shipping & follow-up. I'd order from ACK again with absolutely no hesitation. | ||
| Reviewer: | Rod | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/18/2007 |
| Review: | We bought this kayak for my wife. She sustained a lower back injury about 2 years ago and has not been able to golf, cycle, spin, or do aerobics since. The mirage drive system on the sport is perfect for her. She has the lower back support she needs and at the same time she gets the physical activity she has missed since the injury. Her very first trip we were on the water for almost 2 hours! We would recommend the mirage drive kayaks to anyone in a similar situation as well as someone who enjoys being on the water and cannot use a traditional kayak paddle for extended periods of time. | ||
| Reviewer: | fitbod54@yahoo.com | Rating: 5 | Date: 07/01/2007 |
| Review: | When I'm in this kayak, I am the envy of all on the lake. I frequently get stopped to explain all the features of this phenomenal boat. They see me pedaling and think it's motorized. I can actually do donuts and ride my waves. I Love it. I am a fitness instructor, so to get an upper and lower body work-out together is a total plus. What more can I say. Thanks again chris. | ||
