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Those guys at Hobie owe me big time!!!!!

These are nothing new to Hobie. You can get them for your H16, to prevent pitchpoles.


Plan on testing these soon.

That 'nose cone' looked more like a steering ski from a snow-mobile the way it was 'surfing' along. Anyway, the Hobie founder (Bill Hobie was it?) was a surf orientated type, so in keeping with tradition, Hobie ought to mnake an optional extra fitting to give stability and control for surfing in steep following seas. I have had to run before a strong beeze and steep following waves for several miles and it becomes quite taxing...not to say worrying...when you are wondering if you are going to pitch-pole when still several miles away from safety.
Ah the joys of youth...my adrenalin glands are worn out!
Cheers, vintagereplica...Darwin NT
If it works okay...modify it anyway!