I've been saying it for a couple years now and hobie you finally have done it! When the Hobie Eclipse first came out I was truly in love with the watercraft. I have fished from it numerous times, as well as taking it on many trips. The best way I can explain is I wish Hobie made a Eclipse Pro Angler and I think they've done it!
I test paddled this boat a few weeks ago for only a few minutes. I'm not sure how it would do in the ocean but I have to say, it's awesome! Very stable and super fast acceleration. Also, there is virtually no flex in the hull- super solid. Can't wait to get in the Lynx again.
I've had the 12ft passport Mirage drive for almost a month now I use it everyday in Mitchell Bay and along the coast of San Juan Island Westside this is truly a water vessel having many many sailboats and still have them I was amazed to find out how this thing can point it's roller furling it's off wind formance being in my seventies I consider it a sit-down 3.5 Windsurfer had a ton of those these guys really really a figure this out grab a beer get on the water
ОООооо, наконец то новинка. У вас лучшие каяки.. щас хожу на jackson cuda 14 и до него перепробывал 10ток других... Этот обязательно возьму в коллекцию!
Referring to the original comment: EVERYTHING is a compromise, speed vs manuverability vs stability then considering weight of the yak, weight CAPACITY, "dry storage", (any kinda storage)... It's ALWAYS the same compromise. Until there is A TRULY "revolutionary" new material AND construction technique it's gonna remain a compromise....(a little more of one take away a little bit of the other) Having said ALL THAT... HOBIE does a great job of mixing and matching all those considerations in a large number of their vessels! 😁👍
Alex, we need your review on this. I'm considering swapping a 2020 Outback for it. Compare stability of the two, and is there a way one could make an anchor drop off the front and rear.
@@kenp4464 only reason I would swap it is if I wanna get rid of the weight, outback is still a far better fishing boat ! Hey hobie I would be happy to review your Lynx, let’s go
@@AliexFolgueira Love the Outback, but there's a few places I like to fish that getting my yak from my truck to the water is a goat path. 45lbs I'd just throw this over my shoulder. Hobie if you're seeing this, let Aliex or myself have our hands on a Lynx. Better yet, send us both one. I may keep the Outback and add the Lynx.
Awesome looking bit of gear as usual. I know that the sailing community was thinking it was as going to be a new Catamaran due to the Cat name Lynx. Nice 👍🏾 either way Hobie.
@@Shapingthoughts I’m not that guy but this thing is more like a SUP with a deck chair and it floats like a plank on top of the water. It’s probably great for water conditions where a paddle board would be safe but I wouldn’t take it out into open water with any kind of waves or boat wakes. The Compass is a more traditional kayak with a hull designed to handle a much larger variety of water conditions. So really it comes down to where you want to fish.
@@Shapingthoughts I Beleive the Lynx would be great as a clean and Simple Paddle Board/Kayak Hybrid for just getting out on the Water in a Very Minimalistic style. Or, as a Simple Flats Style / Shallow Water Fishing Platform. If you would like to have some extra storage and to have a better setup for Wiring any Electronics like Fish Finders and Battery Storage, then the Compass would be much better. I Do Not Like the fact that the Wires are Fully Exposed and you have to store your Battery in the back of the Beach Chair Style seat loose. They just put out a Video installing a fish finder and this seems Rediculous that there is No place for Storage or anywhere to Run the Wires. You can see that this Platform is Geared way more to being just a Flat Wide open Deck/Style Platform just like a Paddle Board with a Chair and yes of Course the Drive System. I'm not sure what you purchased your Compass for if it was for recreation only, For Fishing only or for a Combination of Both. Honestly if you just want to be out on the Water and enjoy yourself this new Lynx, I'm sure would be fine. At it seems to be Extremely light. This Lynx to me looks just like a Paddle Board with a Chair. You would have to invest another $500-$1,000.00 just to try to give you some storage for any gear and to store your Battery and to Run your wiring for Fish Finders and electronics. And that means you would have around $3,500.00 plus Dollars invested in basically a Paddle Board with a Drive System of course. I like Hobie, but i personally believe they are very expensive and the Competitors out there like Old Town and Native Watercraft are giving you So much more when your spending $2,500.00 plus Dollars. But this is only my opinion and may not be what's yours of course. Your Compass is a Great Little Kayak not a Paddle Board/Hybrid. And I also would feel much Safer further out or in Rough waters in your Compass then being out there in any type of Chop/Swells in the Lynk. The lynx too me is For Smooth / Glass style water and for shallow water since it doesn't ride very deep. Minus the Fins on the Drive System. I would not pay over $1,500 considering what you have to invest in this to give you storage. At that point buy a Hobie 360 or a Old town or a Native Watercraft and that would be a much better investment of $3,500 Plus dollars. I have a Problem with this Lynx being a $2,500.00 plus Paddle Board and not being a $2,500 plus kayak. I'm looking at the Value of what you / I would be buying and I do not see it. At least your Compass has a much better setup and Platform for Rcreation and Fishing. I could not justify spending that kind of Money on a Paddle Board with a Chair, save the money and buy a Paddle Board throw a Cooler on it have a seat and enjoy Creation. Your money was spent well on your Compass, and you can do and get so much more out of your investment in your Kayak then this. If it really peaks your interest and Money is No factor to you , I would just suggest give it some time and see what people think of it and how it holds up and see what people think of its Minamilstic design, which could be very good if that's what someone is into. I'm not sure if any of this helps you or not, or just confused you more. But I'm just giving you some different observations between your Compass or a traditional style of Kayak and this Hybrid Style Paddle Board / Peddle Board at the Cost of $2,500.00 Hobie is way overcharging on this for what you get. No matter what you think or feel I hope you enjoy yourself on the Water. In the End if your Happy and Pleased then go for what would fit you and lifestyle the most. Have a Very blessed Week 😎👍
I’m buying one of these this season for my bass fishing…I’ve been fishing out of an old Raddison for years and it’s just not working anymore…it’s a sail if there’s any wind whatsoever. I find myself paddling/maneuvering/avoiding 50-70% of the time instead of fishing. It’s just not built for serious bass fishermen. The thing I like about it is that it’s stupid light and rooftops with no effort…this seems like it fits the bill as an updated/modern replacement for that concept…especially when it comes to fishing.
The seat the LYNX is designed with and ships with is not interchangeable with the Vantage. Instead it's the same seat as our inflatable lineup, lighter weight and more stow-able than the Vantage.
@@HobieOfficial but you also sacrifice all the nice adjustments so lightweight and stowable comes at too great a cost if I lose lumbar support and basic up down seat adjustments
I wish you would ramp up production on your existing model accessories instead of designing a new model. I need a mf'ing power pole mount and h-bar, man
It is very good. Nice and light and the rudder is a very clever design. Seat is fairly comfortable. However, be aware that, due to it's design, the hull is somewhat noisy at higher speeds and there is a lot of hull slap even in small waves. These are not design flaws but the result of design requirements to have a light, stable, wide and roomy hull. It would be nice to have it set up, or have instructions, for an anchor trolley. The stake-out system they have provided for is too expensive and will not work for me in bass fishing, where I am among trees at times.
I like mine , but it is very poor quality, there are talking about 2nd quality on hobie forum .....mine is full of small dents , dirt in plastic, creasses in plastic , deformed bow, and even bubbles from delamination of plastic..... be sure to carefully inspect hull before buying.....
@@daveklein2826 yeah the price wasn't out yet when I made my guess. It's actually $2,700 wasn't that off for a paddle board, a seat, rudder and pedals it's too much
@@daveklein2826 actually I own a 2020 Outback that I purchased new hence why I follow the Hobie UA-cam channel, and I'm just wanting something lighter and easier transport for quick easy trips but to me this "kayak" is not worth the $2700 . If it was in the 1500-1700 range I would probably look into it more. Oh as you can tell I'm not a Hobie fan boy like most hobie owners, cheers skippy.
What is the point of this boat? Surely it cant be used for fishing in anything other than completely flat water. With this tall seat this is an accident waiting to happen in the surf. You need to do MUCH better than that to make me even consider replacing my Outback. In fact, come to think of it, there is only one thing that can be done: make a 25 kg Outback and I will buy 2.
@@HobieOfficial Dont get me wrong, the story is the same with all of your releases of new products. As customers it is our solemn duty to give you as much shit as humanly possible just so you can keep improving. Of course I will buy a Lynx :):):)
I got two old boogie boards I'm just going to stitch together and throw my old beach seat on it. Add my 180 drive from my Oasis and boom, I'm cool again!!!! Just kidding. (but kinda not)
More than a Compass? Good luck with that. I like the minimalist nature of it, and I’m sure it’s lightweight, but I’ll take more kayak for less money any day.
why do they say only hobie can make? I believe any company can copy anything that another company can make unless theres a patent on it.IM pretty sure i can copy anyones design and throw a twist in it.But all and all hobie does do a good job.
I've been saying it for a couple years now and hobie you finally have done it! When the Hobie Eclipse first came out I was truly in love with the watercraft. I have fished from it numerous times, as well as taking it on many trips. The best way I can explain is I wish Hobie made a Eclipse Pro Angler and I think they've done it!
I test paddled this boat a few weeks ago for only a few minutes. I'm not sure how it would do in the ocean but I have to say, it's awesome! Very stable and super fast acceleration. Also, there is virtually no flex in the hull- super solid. Can't wait to get in the Lynx again.
I bet this would be great for sight-fishing!
Definitely!
I've had the 12ft passport Mirage drive for almost a month now I use it everyday in Mitchell Bay and along the coast of San Juan Island Westside this is truly a water vessel having many many sailboats and still have them I was amazed to find out how this thing can point it's roller furling it's off wind formance being in my seventies I consider it a sit-down 3.5 Windsurfer had a ton of those these guys really really a figure this out grab a beer get on the water
Norris for the reply. I like to hear how consumers like stuff before i buy! Be safe!
ОООооо, наконец то новинка. У вас лучшие каяки.. щас хожу на jackson cuda 14 и до него перепробывал 10ток других... Этот обязательно возьму в коллекцию!
Can't wait for its arrival in Brazil 👏👏👏
Looks fun. Wish I could rent one for a day to try it out.
Very interesting design.
I like the 180 drive and lightweight design. I’m curious about stability and how it handles wakes and waves offshore. I look forward to the reviews.
I own a tandem island…if you make a tandem version of this I will be your first customer.
Can't wait to see someone take this offshore
It's a Paddle Board / Surfboard with a Beach Chair. It's not a Kayak !!!!
I don’t think this is going to be very capable offshore.
Referring to the original comment:
EVERYTHING is a compromise, speed vs manuverability vs stability then considering weight of the yak, weight CAPACITY, "dry storage", (any kinda storage)...
It's ALWAYS the same compromise.
Until there is A TRULY "revolutionary" new material AND construction technique it's gonna remain a compromise....(a little more of one take away a little bit of the other)
Having said ALL THAT... HOBIE does a great job of mixing and matching all those considerations in a large number of their vessels!
😁👍
Pretty incredible!
I’m loooking at going to Moreton island and places like that, would a kayak like this be good for oceans?
Will you make slightly bigger lynx.... 12 or 12.5 with more capacity ,weight around 25kg would be great
Take my money please...i hate you guys for such a dam expensive paddle board but at 40ish lb, it's great.
i talked shit on this at the beginning. now im feeling stupid. super sweet
Love it!!!! 45# that’s all
Alex, we need your review on this. I'm considering swapping a 2020 Outback for it. Compare stability of the two, and is there a way one could make an anchor drop off the front and rear.
@@kenp4464 only reason I would swap it is if I wanna get rid of the weight, outback is still a far better fishing boat ! Hey hobie I would be happy to review your Lynx, let’s go
@@AliexFolgueira Love the Outback, but there's a few places I like to fish that getting my yak from my truck to the water is a goat path. 45lbs I'd just throw this over my shoulder. Hobie if you're seeing this, let Aliex or myself have our hands on a Lynx. Better yet, send us both one. I may keep the Outback and add the Lynx.
Awesome looking bit of gear as usual. I know that the sailing community was thinking it was as going to be a new Catamaran due to the Cat name Lynx. Nice 👍🏾 either way Hobie.
Will you make a tandem version as well?
If enough people ask for a tandem then we make it, can we count you as the first to ask?
I already have a tandem oasis 5 years old. Maybe a well priced upgrade.
Join the market, make a trolling motor kayak. With spot lock!
They have that
Link?
@@chicagoangler hobbie.com
Great just bought a 2020 camo compass. If I knew this was coming I would have waiting
Your much better off with the Compass. 😎👍
@@Sanctified_Leather Can you explain this a bit please? What do you see as most important pros and cons of both Lynx and Compass? Thanks!
@@Shapingthoughts I’m not that guy but this thing is more like a SUP with a deck chair and it floats like a plank on top of the water. It’s probably great for water conditions where a paddle board would be safe but I wouldn’t take it out into open water with any kind of waves or boat wakes. The Compass is a more traditional kayak with a hull designed to handle a much larger variety of water conditions. So really it comes down to where you want to fish.
@@Shapingthoughts I Beleive the Lynx would be great as a clean and Simple Paddle Board/Kayak Hybrid for just getting out on the Water in a Very Minimalistic style. Or, as a Simple Flats Style / Shallow Water Fishing Platform. If you would like to have some extra storage and to have a better setup for Wiring any Electronics like Fish Finders and Battery Storage, then the Compass would be much better. I Do Not Like the fact that the Wires are Fully Exposed and you have to store your Battery in the back of the Beach Chair Style seat loose. They just put out a Video installing a fish finder and this seems Rediculous that there is No place for Storage or anywhere to Run the Wires. You can see that this Platform is Geared way more to being just a Flat Wide open Deck/Style Platform just like a Paddle Board with a Chair and yes of Course the Drive System. I'm not sure what you purchased your Compass for if it was for recreation only, For Fishing only or for a Combination of Both. Honestly if you just want to be out on the Water and enjoy yourself this new Lynx, I'm sure would be fine. At it seems to be Extremely light. This Lynx to me looks just like a Paddle Board with a Chair. You would have to invest another $500-$1,000.00 just to try to give you some storage for any gear and to store your Battery and to Run your wiring for Fish Finders and electronics. And that means you would have around $3,500.00 plus Dollars invested in basically a Paddle Board with a Drive System of course. I like Hobie, but i personally believe they are very expensive and the Competitors out there like Old Town and Native Watercraft are giving you So much more when your spending $2,500.00 plus Dollars. But this is only my opinion and may not be what's yours of course. Your Compass is a Great Little Kayak not a Paddle Board/Hybrid. And I also would feel much Safer further out or in Rough waters in your Compass then being out there in any type of Chop/Swells in the Lynk. The lynx too me is For Smooth / Glass style water and for shallow water since it doesn't ride very deep. Minus the Fins on the Drive System. I would not pay over $1,500 considering what you have to invest in this to give you storage. At that point buy a Hobie 360 or a Old town or a Native Watercraft and that would be a much better investment of $3,500 Plus dollars. I have a Problem with this Lynx being a $2,500.00 plus Paddle Board and not being a $2,500 plus kayak. I'm looking at the Value of what you / I would be buying and I do not see it. At least your Compass has a much better setup and Platform for Rcreation and Fishing. I could not justify spending that kind of Money on a Paddle Board with a Chair, save the money and buy a Paddle Board throw a Cooler on it have a seat and enjoy Creation. Your money was spent well on your Compass, and you can do and get so much more out of your investment in your Kayak then this. If it really peaks your interest and Money is No factor to you , I would just suggest give it some time and see what people think of it and how it holds up and see what people think of its Minamilstic design, which could be very good if that's what someone is into. I'm not sure if any of this helps you or not, or just confused you more. But I'm just giving you some different observations between your Compass or a traditional style of Kayak and this Hybrid Style Paddle Board / Peddle Board at the Cost of $2,500.00 Hobie is way overcharging on this for what you get. No matter what you think or feel I hope you enjoy yourself on the Water. In the End if your Happy and Pleased then go for what would fit you and lifestyle the most. Have a Very blessed Week 😎👍
@@Sanctified_Leather Thanks for taking the time for this eleborate answer and advice! Btw: you posted under the wrong reaction 😀
I’m buying one of these this season for my bass fishing…I’ve been fishing out of an old Raddison for years and it’s just not working anymore…it’s a sail if there’s any wind whatsoever. I find myself paddling/maneuvering/avoiding 50-70% of the time instead of fishing. It’s just not built for serious bass fishermen. The thing I like about it is that it’s stupid light and rooftops with no effort…this seems like it fits the bill as an updated/modern replacement for that concept…especially when it comes to fishing.
How much r they 2 buy 👍
How fast wouldy a tackle box end up going over the side on that flat deck?! I just don’t get this design for fishing.
What cart is best used for the lynx ?
Glad the steering has been upgraded. The steering/rudder on my 2019 i11s is garbage.
I just went on Hobie's website and looks like the 2022 Lynx is now 47 lbs. not 45 anymore. Does anyone know why?
I can’t find this boat anywhere? I need two!!! Does anyone know where I might find them in stock?
is it easy and recommended to stack this on top of a 2021 outback?
One of our easiest hulls to stack on the top of your Outback!
Good
Can we adapt it to a vantage seat? Inquiring minds want to know.
The seat the LYNX is designed with and ships with is not interchangeable with the Vantage. Instead it's the same seat as our inflatable lineup, lighter weight and more stow-able than the Vantage.
@@HobieOfficial but you also sacrifice all the nice adjustments so lightweight and stowable comes at too great a cost if I lose lumbar support and basic up down seat adjustments
супер!
был бы в России я бы наверное купил такой.
Choosing this in Japan costs $ 3713.
It is high.
Adding options to this will make it more expensive.
I wish you would ramp up production on your existing model accessories instead of designing a new model. I need a mf'ing power pole mount and h-bar, man
Ya, and tons of storage. Maybe you like to fish only one rod.
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It is very good. Nice and light and the rudder is a very clever design. Seat is fairly comfortable. However, be aware that, due to it's design, the hull is somewhat noisy at higher speeds and there is a lot of hull slap even in small waves. These are not design flaws but the result of design requirements to have a light, stable, wide and roomy hull.
It would be nice to have it set up, or have instructions, for an anchor trolley. The stake-out system they have provided for is too expensive and will not work for me in bass fishing, where I am among trees at times.
I like mine , but it is very poor quality, there are talking about 2nd quality on hobie forum .....mine is full of small dents , dirt in plastic, creasses in plastic , deformed bow, and even bubbles from delamination of plastic..... be sure to carefully inspect hull before buying.....
Should have made it 10 feet long and 6 inches wider.
10 feet is plenty fast. 6 inches wider make the platform twice as stable.
It's a Paddle Board with a Beach Chair !!!! No Thanks Hobie, and I'm sure you'll be asking $2'500 Plus.
Hah $2699 for real
Crazy Price for what you get
Hobie i11s hard body version and better
Probably like $3,500
its not
@@daveklein2826 yeah the price wasn't out yet when I made my guess. It's actually $2,700 wasn't that off for a paddle board, a seat, rudder and pedals it's too much
As spoken buy someone who can't afford it.... And at almost 25%....you were way off Skippy
@@daveklein2826 actually I own a 2020 Outback that I purchased new hence why I follow the Hobie UA-cam channel, and I'm just wanting something lighter and easier transport for quick easy trips but to me this "kayak" is not worth the $2700 . If it was in the 1500-1700 range I would probably look into it more. Oh as you can tell I'm not a Hobie fan boy like most hobie owners, cheers skippy.
What is the point of this boat?
Surely it cant be used for fishing in anything other than completely flat water. With this tall seat this is an accident waiting to happen in the surf.
You need to do MUCH better than that to make me even consider replacing my Outback.
In fact, come to think of it, there is only one thing that can be done: make a 25 kg Outback and I will buy 2.
The LYNX hull is incredible stable! Who would you be inviting to take out fishing with you on your 2nd Outback?
@@HobieOfficial Dont get me wrong, the story is the same with all of your releases of new products. As customers it is our solemn duty to give you as much shit as humanly possible just so you can keep improving.
Of course I will buy a Lynx :):):)
It a paddle boat.
I got two old boogie boards I'm just going to stitch together and throw my old beach seat on it. Add my 180 drive from my Oasis and boom, I'm cool again!!!! Just kidding. (but kinda not)
Your Mirage Oasis has always been cool and will continue to be cool for many more years!
To bad most people can’t afford this
$2699
Are you guessing or is this accurate?
@@mangodoc10 it's from their website
More than a Compass? Good luck with that. I like the minimalist nature of it, and I’m sure it’s lightweight, but I’ll take more kayak for less money any day.
I can see using it on shallow waters; wide and light. But this is clearly over priced. This is definitely not for my style of fishing.
why do they say only hobie can make? I believe any company can copy anything that another company can make unless theres a patent on it.IM pretty sure i can copy anyones design and throw a twist in it.But all and all hobie does do a good job.
Their drives are patented.
And THAT'S the biggest problem with Hobie: price.
Op
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