Hobie Kayaks Mirage i12S Inflatable
Powered by MirageDrive™ that lets kayakers pedal, leaving their hands virtually free for other activities like fishing, taking photos, bird watching, or just plain having fun. Each boat inflates and deflates quickly and comes standard with a rolling travel bag. They are designed to be transported in cars, trucks, and RV’s, or on larger boats and to be stored in condos or any other place where space is limited. All three are within allowable dimensions for air travel with a surcharge for extra weight. Each one can be pedaled, paddled, and/or sailed.The hulls are constructed of durable 1000-Denier PVC with a drop stitch floor. Each boat has three inflation chambers with one-way valves. Wear-guard material protects the bow, stern, and hull centerline. The cockpits are self-draining with dual scuppers. All three models feature the patent-pending, kick-up Twist and Stow rudder that can be lifted and turned to lay flat on deck when not in use, whether in the water, on top of the car, or in the rolling travel bag. Bow storage is available on the i12S and i14T, accessed by a patent-pending eight-inch Twist and Seal hatch that opens and closes effortlessly with a simple turn of the handle, is highly water resistant, features a smooth surface, and has a compression O-ring.The defining feature on the inflatables is Hobie’s patented MirageDrive™. Two pedals are connected to two underwater flippers, much like penguin wings; and are locked and unlocked from the kayak with the new Click and Go system. Kayakers will enjoy the fact that they can propel themselves faster using the pedals rather than a traditional paddle. (The tandem comes with two MirageDrives for increased speed and fun.) Steering is controlled via the left side, fingertip-controlled Twist and Stow rudder system. The rudder can be rotated out of the way in very shallow water and for transport or storage. Rudder steering lines are made from Spectra, the world’s strongest fiber, up to 15 times stronger than quality steel of the same size.
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Specifications:
Length: 12'/ 3.66m
Width: 36"/ 0.91m
Weight: 53 lbs./ 24.04 kg
Mirage Drive Weight: 6.6 lbs. / 3 kg
Capacity: 500 lbs./ 227 kg

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