Thanks for sharing this!! Not having the kick up fins is a deal breaker for me. I have the reverse and kickup on my Hobie which I love....but if I had to pick only one I would choose the kickup fins. Not having the kickup fins means the potential of bending or breaking one or two fins if I hit a rock or log underwater. Not having reverse only means having to use my paddle to go in reverse. If kick up fins is more important to you then a brand new Mirage GT with kick up but not reverse is $825.
I will say that if the bearings fall out, they can be a real pain getting them lined up and staying in place... I was on the water and one of my chains broke, had a spare in the truck, went to the truck and worked on them, well never working on them before, I managed to dump all the pins on the tailgate, didn't have grease, which would have helped hold them in place while installing them back...I was having a difficult time, so the hillbilly in me got to thinking what I can use....lol and a 30/06 bullet fits in the hole perfect 😊 and allows for the pins to line back up without falling out.
Yes, it does. Lol, but either getting a 180 drive or upgrading the Vibe drive is always a step above. But either way, get what's within your budget and comfort level.
@@betyourbassiyak6828 Vibes drive is $600, thinking of just buying the Hobie drive and maybe the YakGadget pod $179, or just the Vibe pod for $79 vs $600 plus $300-$400 to modify
Great question!! Definitely better Thrust, Power and Speed without exerting yourself. Thank you for bringing that up, I did not mention it in my video.
Where would you rate the X-drive stock vs hobie upgrade. The reverse and kick up are two big factors for me the Hobies are so much more though. I just want to be able to hold my position better with out always having to pick up a paddle.
Derek, great question. To be honest, the 180 Drive is a HUGE game changer to the stock drive. It can help in those "positioning" situations that you are referring to. But yes, those Hobies are expensive and unless you're willing to invest that much I say stick to the Vibe Drive for a while. I've only been able to have the things I have by buying small, saving money, selling that item and upgrading by making up the difference with the saved money. That is what has helped me. Now, as for the kick up fins, I do not have those, but I've heard that they are amazing when going over some wood and/or rocks.
Great idea if you have a used X-Drive already and want to upgrade but a new X-Drive is $599 and you said the upgrade was $550, you can get a new Hobie Mirage 180 for $800 - $1000. Right? Genius how you figured out this Frankenstein though! I enjoyed the vid. Does the new fin have kick-up too? One of other great benefits of Hobie 180 besides reverse! Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I need replacement fins for my old V2 Mirage drive with ST turbo fins. I’m wondering if I could use Vibe XD fins as they are way cheaper than the Hobie replacements. Do you have the length of the vibe masts and fins so I can compare to what I’ve got?
Hey Jake, sorry I took so long to get back at ya. But this drive fits perfect on the Xdrive Pod and in the Hobie. It just wouldn't fit on the new 360 drives for Hobie. Other than that, it should fit all Gen 1 & 2 Hobie/Xdrive pods.
Thanks for sharing this!! Not having the kick up fins is a deal breaker for me. I have the reverse and kickup on my Hobie which I love....but if I had to pick only one I would choose the kickup fins. Not having the kickup fins means the potential of bending or breaking one or two fins if I hit a rock or log underwater. Not having reverse only means having to use my paddle to go in reverse.
If kick up fins is more important to you then a brand new Mirage GT with kick up but not reverse is $825.
I will say that if the bearings fall out, they can be a real pain getting them lined up and staying in place...
I was on the water and one of my chains broke, had a spare in the truck, went to the truck and worked on them, well never working on them before, I managed to dump all the pins on the tailgate, didn't have grease, which would have helped hold them in place while installing them back...I was having a difficult time, so the hillbilly in me got to thinking what I can use....lol and a 30/06 bullet fits in the hole perfect 😊 and allows for the pins to line back up without falling out.
Do you remember what size the drill bit was to make the hole bigger for the pin to fit?
If I was to just buy a Hobie 180 drive would it drop in place with no modifications?
Friend, One Question: What is the name of the page where you bought the part for your pedals?
Exactly what I needed to see. Going to do the same with my Pelican HD2
Thank you for replying brotha, have fun!!!
Hey, it's been a minute since the conversion. Did it work out? Hope you do more content soon!
Good info, thank you.
Awesome job. Thanks for sharing.
Of Course!! I hope to share some gifts soon. So stick around! 😁
I have a simple question...
I'm restoring a 2012 Hobie Revolution 11...
Does the vibe pedal drive fit in a Hobie without any adapters?
Great how to. Thanks for the info. I may give this a try if I can find the parts.
Awesome, glad you liked it. I put a store link of where I got all my parts on the description area. You could try them. 😁
Does shearwater Xdrive do the kick up fin like hobie when you hit structures?
Good question, no, it does not. You're really at a version 2/3 on the Vibe XDrive.
so does the Vibe do reverse if you spin it around like the old Hobies?
Yes, it does. Lol, but either getting a 180 drive or upgrading the Vibe drive is always a step above. But either way, get what's within your budget and comfort level.
@@betyourbassiyak6828 Vibes drive is $600, thinking of just buying the Hobie drive and maybe the YakGadget pod $179, or just the Vibe pod for $79 vs $600 plus $300-$400 to modify
Just found your channel. Keep it up! Love experimenting to find what works for you.
What are the benefits of the upgrade?
Great question!! Definitely better Thrust, Power and Speed without exerting yourself. Thank you for bringing that up, I did not mention it in my video.
You forget the BIGGEST benefit is the reverse!
@@Y-N0t this is true 👍
How has the conversion held up over the last several months?
So far, great! Before I hit the water this year, I want to make a video on how to maintain and service the drive. Thank you for asking!!
Where would you rate the X-drive stock vs hobie upgrade. The reverse and kick up are two big factors for me the Hobies are so much more though. I just want to be able to hold my position better with out always having to pick up a paddle.
Derek, great question. To be honest, the 180 Drive is a HUGE game changer to the stock drive. It can help in those "positioning" situations that you are referring to. But yes, those Hobies are expensive and unless you're willing to invest that much I say stick to the Vibe Drive for a while. I've only been able to have the things I have by buying small, saving money, selling that item and upgrading by making up the difference with the saved money. That is what has helped me. Now, as for the kick up fins, I do not have those, but I've heard that they are amazing when going over some wood and/or rocks.
Great idea if you have a used X-Drive already and want to upgrade but a new X-Drive is $599 and you said the upgrade was $550, you can get a new Hobie Mirage 180 for $800 - $1000. Right? Genius how you figured out this Frankenstein though! I enjoyed the vid. Does the new fin have kick-up too? One of other great benefits of Hobie 180 besides reverse! Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately this one does not have the kick up. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
Hey bud, would those Vibe Fins work on a Hobie Mirage kayak? Looking for a quick cheaper alternative thanks!
Great video. I need replacement fins for my old V2 Mirage drive with ST turbo fins. I’m wondering if I could use Vibe XD fins as they are way cheaper than the Hobie replacements. Do you have the length of the vibe masts and fins so I can compare to what I’ve got?
Just found your channel. Man that thing looks awesome. Does it fit in the original xdrive pod or did u need a new pod?
Hey Jake, sorry I took so long to get back at ya. But this drive fits perfect on the Xdrive Pod and in the Hobie. It just wouldn't fit on the new 360 drives for Hobie. Other than that, it should fit all Gen 1 & 2 Hobie/Xdrive pods.