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Where are Hobie Kayaks Made?
The Hobie Mirage is among the best kayaks on the market, but where exactly is it made?
All Hobie kayaks are created in California, USA. The Hobie Cat sources high-quality yet lightweight materials and assembles them within its California headquarters. Each product is carefully tested and examined before it is distributed to sellers worldwide.
Learn more about the unique design of Hobie Cat kayaks by reading below.
USA-Built Hobie Kayaks
Hobie Cat Company designs and manufactures all of its products in California and then distributes it to sellers worldwide.
Since Hobie kayaks are created on US soil, they’re also held to the high manufacturing standards of the country. This means that, as far as boats and other water equipment are concerned, all of their product lines are considered to be of superior quality.
Hobie Cat Company is known worldwide for its top-of-the-line sailboats, but its comprehensive line of kayaks, paddle boards, and boats certainly don’t fall behind.
The Unique Design of Hobie Kayaks
Hobie kayaks are made from light yet incredibly durable plastic material.
More specifically, Hobie Cat uses linear polyethylene to create their kayak products. This special material can withstand plenty of abuse from getting knocked around without any signs of scratches, tears, and other damage. It can even stay stable while navigating rough waters. Some even say that the Hobie kayak is almost indestructible.
The Hobie Cat Company is renowned for its ground-breaking paddle-less design.
While it sounds ridiculous to hear about a paddle-less kayak, it is actually an ingenious addition to the humble kayak. A lightweight engine is integrated inside the kayak to allow users to move their vessels without the need to paddle. This is particularly helpful to those planning to use their kayaks as fishing vessels. Moreover, you could also use the engine to give the kayak additional propulsion when paddling.
This unique engine technology is dubbed the Hobie Mirage Drive.
The Hobie Mirage Drive is a line of engine-powered kayaks that run incredibly smoothly in most waters. You can control the additional propulsion power to move the vessel forward or backward. Take note that these engines are created to be an accompaniment while paddling; you’ll still need to assist the kayak when turning in other directions.
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