Hobie Kayaks on CNN this week - Travel Heading
There has been an article running in various places that now hit CNN this week. All about bird watching. Nice plug for the Hobie Mirage Kayaks in it!
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/05/11/bi ... index.html
The "Hobie" content:
... The Hobie Cat Co., which earned an early reputation for innovative sailboat design, offers a line of kayaks propelled by foot, much like a bicycle. It's the closest thing a kayaker can find to walking on water: There's no paddling required, just pedaling. The kayaks also have rudders you can steer with your fingertips, but generally your hands are free for more important things, such as shooting a camera, logging a bird sighting or working a fishing rod.
Many touring or special-purpose kayaks are maneuverable, skim easily across shallow water and float as much as 400 pounds. An outrigger-like accessory, Hobie's "Sidekick," can be attached to the back of a kayak for additional stability.
"With the Sidekick, you can stand up, walk around the boat, reach for the rear hatches and even swing your legs over the side," said Vincent Console, Hobie's fishing product manager.
Another accessory is a fabric cover that screens the lower half of the kayaker's body, converting the boat, in effect, into a floating photo blind.
"That hides most of your movement," Console said. "And not having to flash and splash any paddles makes these real stealth boats." ...
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