Hobie Compass - NEW VIDEO ADDED

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Video includes never released footage of the last snapper capture :lol:

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Nice write up. Still may end up getting a compass next :up: . I find it easier to stand with a square hatch in the outback, not sure if you've tried yet with the compass. Also the square hatch closes up so much nicer than the circular ones.
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Looks good pete, and i like the square hatch too, this would be my first mod in any yak where possible ;)
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Nice video Pete, what is the noise at the start when you are pedaling along, sounds like a motor :wtf:
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westy wrote:Nice video Pete, what is the noise at the start when you are pedaling along, sounds like a motor :wtf:
Glad to see you out and about after you're treatment :wave1:
I added an engine noise effect - just taking the piss out of myself. LoL

Had a good pedal today - even did a 1k paddle, very happy with the way the Compass paddles, it goes really well and is something I couldn't do in the Outback, but is something I want to do more of, for recovery purposes.
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wonder if it paddles better than a regular revo?
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If your seat in the Compass sits higher than compared to the Outback, you will find it much easier to paddle due to sitting up higher. Your paddle strokes will "dig" in to the water much better when sitting higher than compared to sitting lower. I raised my seat on my Native Ultimate and found a massive difference in paddle efficiency.
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ecoronad wrote:If your seat in the Compass sits higher than compared to the Outback, you will find it much easier to paddle due to sitting up higher. Your paddle strokes will "dig" in to the water much better when sitting higher than compared to sitting lower. I raised my seat on my Native Ultimate and found a massive difference in paddle efficiency.
Thinking more about tracking etc. Raising seat is compensating for wide kayak and paddle technique. At the expense of stability when it gets bumpy.
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maverick wrote:I added an engine noise effect - just taking the piss out of myself. LoL
That sound reminded me of a toy I loved as a kid ... anyone else remember the little steam-powered 'putt putt' boats?
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Love the colour and sound effects Pete. How do you find the seat ? Is it possible to retro fit in the AI
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