New boats-Lightning $1749 Strike HD

[ronaultmtd]

New model pedal kayak from new company that in my opinion looks very much like a pre 2019 Hobie Outback for $1749 from Austin Kayaks...it was only a matter of time before someone made a imitation using the older Mirage Drive system (now called Freedom Drive)...specs looks remarkably similar to the pre 2019 Outbacks..length, width and weight...

[mchottie]

Their indiegogo campaign has several pictures.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/t...-powered-fun#/

[Mark]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -- and an indication that your legal department has confirmed that a competitor's patent has expired!

[Memory Maker]

I am REALLY glad to see some competition for Hobie

[ronaultmtd]

We would never have seen lower priced models from Hobie without head to head competition from other flipper drive powered boats...the Compass, sport and “entry level” boats would never have happened...competitors are the driving force behind innovation and constant improvement...

[Mark]

Adam Smith's "invisible hand" at work.