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Quote: Originally Posted by echopeus cant ya heat the things up? Yeah. Can't you apply some heat with a hairdryer to the female end?

Does anyone know of a Hobie dealer on long island?

"best time to buy" in theory would be around when the new models start hitting the shelves. dealers would theoretically be more inclined to sell the leftovers at a much cheaper price-thus netting you a deal. remember a demo may get you a great deal, but hobie tends not to warranty problems on kayaks that were used as demos/rentals.

It's a great boat! Be careful about having the Hobie guy rig it before you use it. I would use it a few times and get a feel for where you want stuff to go before drilling holes. Good luck.

we've tried two people, no luck one has the button stuck inside and the other the button is out. both are graphite or carbon, rather light and would crack with too much tension/pressure hobie and other is aquabound

I had the hobie paddle stuck as well. Two people pulling and twisting worked. As was already mentioned, shave the one side down when you get them apart and you'll be fine.

Quote: Originally Posted by aweiss4428 "best time to buy" in theory would be around when the new models start hitting the shelves. dealers would theoretically be more inclined to sell the leftovers at a much cheaper price-thus netting you a deal. remember a demo may get you a great deal, but hobie tends not to warranty problems on kayaks that were used as demos/rentals. i just talked to the guy from hobie and the price he is...

dec.31

wow -anyone lse out there still paddling?

I unfortunately had to put them away real early this year. Had to get my knee operated on again in September, and prior to that, I couldn't take long periods of time in the seat. But watch out come march!!!