Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 - Released in the U.S

[liam8227]

Is it just me or does the loss of 6.2kg fully rigged seem like a load of crap? without deliberately being hugely negative, whats the point?

8 kilos makes a pretty big difference when lifting.

Not to mention the length. I can lift 40kg and hump it around when I need to. However moving all 4.8m of yak around is awkward unless I get right in the sweet spot. For those who want to/ need to carry the new PAs smaller length should make it a bit more achievable.

[ohagas]

I'm 5'8" and a bit over 12 st...a fairly short arse by today's standards. I've been lifting my PA on and off my Subarbu Forester the past 2 years every weekend, by my myself. I don't find it heavy at all. If you can't load a PA on a roofrack by yourself, eat more Weetabix. Seriously, it's not hard. Technique is important.

[dunebuggy]

I'm 5'8" and a bit over 12 st...a fairly short arse by today's standards. I've been lifting my PA on and off my Subarbu Forester the past 2 years every weekend, by my myself. I don't find it heavy at all. If you can't load a PA on a roofrack by yourself, eat more Weetabix. Seriously, it's not hard. Technique is important.

When you sit on your butt in front of a computer all day with very little exercise... even a revo seems heavy. When I was in my mid 20's I lifted 40+ kgs all day every day. Now I am paying for it. Knees, lower back, degradation in both hip joints... Just because you CAN lift a 40kg yak on your own, it doesn't mean you should.

[Squidley]

[solatree]

I think that sport on a trailer is for sale on another SA site.

[neale]

I was waiting for someone else to say it, but I think it's pretty soft as well if you can't manage a 40kg yak onto roof racks.
Technique is a big part of it.
I place my yak at a 45 degree angle to the back of my ute, lift the front onto the rear rack then walk to the back of the ute and slide it on and roll it over, no problems.
As for the PA 12, I'll let you know when I get one in August!

[dunebuggy]

[rant] Seems this has turned into a testosterone match. Who cares if you can do it or not. I know I can do it, I just choose not to. I now have a 4x4 with an awning & a luggage rack so, no room up there anyway. That's why I bought a trailer. As mentioned b4 I also have physical limitations. Lifting 40kgs, technique or not, could be damaging to me. I don't really give a flying frig if anyone thinks I'm soft. It was trying to be a hero that caused my injuries in the 1st place. Go for it, lift it. Mark my words, you'll pay for it one day. [/rant]

[Squidley]

Yeah, lift smart, not hard. My yak probably only weighs about 25-30 and I still use the technique neale mentioned.

edited because I'm an ass

[Plasman]

My doctor recommended I buy 2 of them and lift at the same time to maintain core stability.

[Squidley]

You should get your script filled

[Musty]

Do I still need to get a Hiab installed on the back of my ute with outriggers to load and unload this Barge?
I guess if i ever wanted to subcontract to NSW maritime installing pylons I would have the right vessel

Musty

[paffoh]

Your kidding right, your Prowler would require more effort to load.

[Plasman]

Let's be honest, is there a better tournament deck available?

[scorpio]

I think the owner of the sport is four foot six and female. Judge not others as you have no idea of their limitations.

[Squidley]

Yeah fair call