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Hobie Compass: A First Look at the Budget Hobie Pedal Kayak
I take a first look at the new Hobie Compass, a feature rich pedal kayak that came in under $2,000 at the time of the video.
What’s in this video
The Hobie Compass is a budget priced pedal kayak that works for both anglers and recreational paddlers. At the time of this video it came in under $2,000, which narrowed the price gap with the Perception Pescador Pilot, the lowest priced pedal kayak back then. To me it feels like a blend of the Pro Angler and Outback designs, which I love.
I go through the specs and features, the rigging and accessories, the rudder system and hull, the fishing setup and storage, and pricing and support. The features are well thought out. I expect more kayak makers to follow this trend toward lower priced pedal boats.
Key moments
- 0:00 Introduction to Compass
- 1:32 Specs and Features
- 4:01 Rigging and Accessories
- 5:22 Rudder System and Hull
- 7:17 Fishing Setup and Storage
- 9:24 Pricing and Support
Quick takeaways
- The Compass came in under $2,000 at the time of the video, narrowing the gap with the Perception Pescador Pilot.
- It blends Pro Angler and Outback design ideas into one boat.
- It's set up for both fishing and recreational paddling.
Gear from this video
- Online Hobie Kayak Dealer
- Motor Kits For Hobie Kayaks
- Amazon United States Link
- Amazon United Kingdom Link
- Amazon Canada Link
- Tbnation.net
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