Bixpy Motors Usage & Care Tips
Bixpy Motors and Batteries are high quality and high performance propulsion devices for canoes, kayaks & SUPs that are built to last. However, with a little care and maintenance you’ll greatly improve the lifespan of both battery and motor. Bixpy Motor Maintenance Fortunately, the required maintenance is minimal. If commonly used in salt water a […]
Hobie Idler Cable Info
Hobie MirageDrive Idler Cables serve to balance the load over the chains & cables and helps to take some of the pressure off the chains. For this reason it’s important that they are set at the correct tension (not so loose that it is barely doing it’s job and not so tight that it’s creating […]
Converting Old Hobie MirageDrives into Newer Versions
There are numerous versions of Hobie MirageDrives out in the wild now and most of them can be converted to be compatible with newer upgraded components. Original V1 drives can be converted to GT spec, V2 & GT can be converted to MD180 and MD180 can be converted to MD180 KU Note: when converting MirageDrives […]
How to maintain waterproof apparel
Wind and waterproof breathable fabrics (such as Gore-Tex and the like) as used in Lovig Waterproof Apparel as well as most outdoor recreational garments are high performance technical materials that will perform better and last longer with a bit of care and attention. This is the case with Lovig Waterproof Pants & Jackets. About Water […]
Miragedrive GT KU Vs MD180 KU
Hobie’s revolutionary MirageDrive pedal propulsion system has come a long way since they were first introduced to the world with the Hobie Mirage Kayak series. Virtually every component (save for the pedal straps) have undergone numerous revisions over the years, more so that official version numbers would have you believe. Right now Hobie offer 3 […]
All About BerleyPro Bumper Bro Kayak Keel Guards
BerleyPro BumperBro Kayak Keel Guards are one of our best selling products, so it makes sense that the BerleyPro head honcho and lead engineer Marty Gittens has feverishly been adding new Bumper Bros to the range since inception. As a Hobie kayak specialist we only carry the models suited to Hobies. There’s a Bumper Bro […]
Hobie Compass Buyers Guide
The Hobie Compass has been our best selling fishing kayak since it launched back in 2018 and this is largely due to how many boxes it ticks and how well suited it is for fishing our local waterways. It’s ability to hold it’s own in a variety of conditions makes it a great fit for […]
ZRay Inflatable SUP FAQ
We tend to get a lot of good questions from customers about our ZRay Inflatable SUPs and have rounded up the most frequently asked to provide answers here
Hobie Kayak Delivery Options from SLH
Due to the size, weight and appendages involved with Hobie kayaks, delivery around the country can be tricky, which is why we only offer ‘click & collect’ as a shipping option in our shopping cart (Victorian residents only).
Warranty Information on Hobie Kayaks
Information on warranty conditions and period on Hobie Mirage Kayaks
2021 Gift Ideas for Hobie Kayakers
What to buy for the Hobie kayaker who owns almost everything
Before you buy a Hobie Passport
Everything You Need to Know About the Hobie Passport Kayak Series
Purchasing a Hobie kayak with an alternative MirageDrive
Excluding the MD360 Miragedrive (which is exclusive to the Pro Angler MD360 series) there are currently 2 basic types of Miragedrives that can be fitted into Hobie Mirage kayaks.
Hobie Support Links
If you’re looking for support information on any Hobie kayak, catamaran or SUP, you will find a wealth of useful support & technical info on Hobie’s official support pages.
International Shipping Info
We are often asked if we sell online to international customers. We do ship internationally regularly (via DHL), but there are limitations on parcel size and weight.
So You’ve Bought a Second Hand Hobie Kayak
After having sold and serviced Hobie Mirage pedal kayaks for well over a decade, we’ve seen a few common issues that misinformed people can run into.
Hobie MirageDrive Information Round Up
Hobie’s Pedal-powered propulsion system, otherwise known as the MirageDrive, is a unique device that is a bit of an enigma to many, largely because there’s really nothing else like it.
How to Perform Maintenance on a Hobie Miragedrive
Maintaining your Hobie V1 / V2 / GT Classic Miragedrive is a pretty simple affair and not much effort is involved in keeping it performing smoothly and reliably.
How Tight Should the Miragedrive Chains and Cables be
We are often asked about how tight should Miragedrive chains and cables should be so keep reading to find out what you need to know.
How to Service a Hobie Miragedrive
If you’ve maintained your Miragedrive with reasonable regularity you shouldn’t need to have your Miragedrive serviced as often as you may otherwise imagine.
How to Repair a Bent Miragedrive Mast
If you have an older MirageDrive without the new Kick-Up fin system, sooner or later you’re probably going to pedal into something and the worst case scenario in those situations is usually a bent fin mast.
How to Tune Classic MirageDrive Fins
Looser fins help the Hobie Miragedrive operate more easily. This is considered to be the best setting for the majority of users. Additional tension can be added by the user to tune-in their desired resistance or cadence.
How to Adjust the Miragedrive Leg Length Setting
Before pedaling off it is a good idea to take a moment to make sure that you have set the pedal length position appropriately for your leg length.
Tips on Pedaling the Hobie Miragedrive
Truth be told pedaling a Hobie kayak couldn’t really be much simpler. Its easier than riding a bike and there’s not any specific techniques that you need to adhere to in order to get good performance.
How to Fix Twist ‘n Stow Rudder Up / Down
Stiff twist action on the up and down rudder controls is usually very simple to address. If you’re having problems pulling the twist and stow rudder up and down on your Hobie kayak, first check to make sure you’re not trying to pull on the rudder ‘up’ line when the ‘down’ line is cleated in […]
How to Adjust Hobie Kayak Rudder Lines
Whether it’s because your lines are loose or you need to re-align the rudder blade, at some point you’re probably going to need to re-adjust the rudder lines on your Hobie kayak. This video below discusses the differences between the rudder systems on the new Outback, Compass and Pro Angler models. For a full description on how to […]
How does water get inside a Hobie kayak hull?
It is normal for a little bit of water to get inside the hull on any sit-on top kayak (there are various ways this can occur, explained below) and this is nothing to be worried about. However if there are large amounts of water getting into the hull further investigation and action is necessary. The […]
Which Hobie Wheel Cart Should You Get
Hobie make a variety of wheelcarts and dollys available for their kayaks, all of them well suited to specific kayak models and usage scenarios. The wheelcarts are a simple ‘plug-in’ style cart that are used by plugging the frame posts into the scuppers. All Hobie kayaks are compatible with plug in carts, though some models won’t […]
Kayak Car-topping Systems
When it comes to loading kayaks onto roof racks we’ve got quite a few tricks up our sleeve. There is no single silver bullet solution when it comes to car-topping – different kayak model & car model types as well as various roof rack arrangements command a need for various loading options. In this video […]
Hobie Island Maintenance Guide
Like all Hobie kayaks, the Adventure and Tandem Island sailing kayaks are hardy boats. As with any boat, however performance is always going to be optimal if the craft is in tip-top condition. A well maintained boat is also much less likely to suffer from inadvertent breakages and failure. Island trimaran pedal and sail powered […]
How to Maintain a Hobie kayak Twist ‘n Seal Hatch
Maintaining Hobie Twist & Stow hatches for optimal performance is a matter of cleaning and lubrication. The Twist & Seal hatches on Hobie kayaks will last longer and perform their task a lot better if properly maintained, which is pretty simple to accomplish It is good practice to keep the hatch seal as well as the […]
How to install a Hobie Miragedrive Correctly
If you’ve recently purchased a Hobie pedal kayak (especially true of earlier models that did not have alignment pins built into the spine) it is worth knowing how to insert it into the drive well correctly. If you do it incorrectly, not only is it possible to lose the drive (in the event of a […]
How to Repair a Ding in a Hobie Kayak
If you have found an inadvertent dint or ding in the hull of your kayak don’t panic – there are several ways you can go about smoothing out a ding in your Hobie kayak. We’ve got a few suggestions on how to go about doing it. Method 1: Boiling water Hobie have posted an insightful […]
How to Repair Scratches in a Hobie Hayak Hull
With just a little effort you can reduce the impact of scratches and with further effort you can usually get rid of them completely Using a heat-gun (or a good quality hair-drier might do) hold steady heat onto the scratches just long enough for the sharp lips of the gouges to melt back upon themselves […]
Will the new Vantage CT Seat fit into my old Hobie Kayak Hull
We have received many questions from curious customers who want to know if they can fit the new CT Vantage seat (introduced in 2015 models) into earlier model Hobie kayak hulls. We regret to inform you that no, this cannot be done, as the hull had to be remolded to suit. This is a shame (because we […]
Hobie Lowrance-Ready Transducer Scupper Maintenance
There’s not a whole lot of maintenance required to keep the transducer scupper performing as intended, however it is a good idea to flush out the scupper every now and then. When launching and landing on a shoreline the transducer compartment may get sand or mud inside the cover. The debris flush out easily after […]
How to Look After Your Hobie Eclipse Board
The following information was provided to us from Hobie on how best to look after the new Hobie Eclipse Paddleboards Every Hobie Eclipse board is master-crafted. The ACX construction – Advanced Composite Epoxy – gleams with a high gloss finish and beautiful graphics. Like all hand-crafted products, each board is unique. The differences from one […]
