This is a really good review. I like how you went into it not knowing what to expect; its just shows off exactly how easy and user friendly it is. Its like the iphone of kayaks.
Thank you. This was the one and only look at the Hobie Lynx that gave insight into the learning curve of a new user. Helpful for anyone wanting to buy a few as rentals. There is certainly a "preflight" mini boot camp needed except for the most perfect launch and use areas that would not require lifting the rudder. Nice film. Thank you.
Thanks, glad it was helpful! Coming from a sit-in, paddle kayak, the Lynx felt very foreign at first, but during this demo, I quickly began trusting in the stability and became more comfortable. Now, 5 weeks and 7 bass tournaments later, I can say I have only fallen more in love with it! I had it out on Lake Erie last week, it didn't even blink at those big boat wakes! It is an awesome little boat!
Glad it helped! This was just my first little demo of the Lynx… I took it to a couple tournaments last weekend! Here is a video of how we set it up for my bass tournaments: th-cam.com/video/xfn83ctFo2Y/w-d-xo.html
Like a kid with a new toy. I like these straightforward, unedited videos. Too often people skip over the little problems and first-time learning curves because they think it might make them look amateurish. Not so.
The Lynx has been a life-changer for me. I was trying to make a start of tournament fishing in a sit-in kayak, but after almost 2 years it was getting a little frustrating and limiting, but when I got this Lynx it gave me the confidence to just GO! Love this kayak!
I absolutey LOVE how you put it together without ever once looking at the instructions! A woman after my own heart! Kudos from Youngstown. BTW, just saw a vid on youtube on the Lynx yesterday and put a grand on one within 15 mins of watching it.
@@GirlGoneFishing Just brought it home from the freight depot and immediately went and got it licensed! This boat is way so much better in person. The pics and vids are ok, but in person? Wow!
Thanks! I ended up fishing bass tournaments from June-December on the Lynx, and I fell more in love each time! Can’t wait to get back out on the Lynx in a couple of weeks!
Looks like another amazing kayak from Hobie. I purchased my first ever kayak last year. A Pro Angler 14 360. Quite heavy for my car and can’t tow it. This seems like the perfect kayak to get out and fish with. Easily transportable. Thanks for the great video!
The PA is an amazing boat, but they are really heavy! I always said if I ever get a truck and a trailer, I would get a PA or an Outback, but in 2 months of tournament fishing on the Lynx, I haven’t found much it can’t do. It doesn’t have the horizontal rod storage of a PA or the massive storage capacity to bring way too much stuff, and in big waves your feet will get wet, which would not be as fun in the winter. But besides those things, I can’t find a negative about the Lynx. Check out my newer videos from fishing tournaments on the Lynx since this demo, I’ve had it out almost every weekend since! I’m working now on a video from the KBF Lake Erie/ Erie Harbors tournament last weekend, which was the waviest I’ve had it out in, and it handled great! That video should be up this week if I could stop fishing long enough to get it edited! 🤣
@@GirlGoneFishing I will certainly check out more of your videos. It appears you were hooked after your test float, no pun intended. With me. I bought the kayak. Then bought a crazy car, a tiny one. A Smart Car. Car topped the Pro Angler once and it about killed me putting it up there. Was absolutely hilarious though. I will be getting something with a hitch at some point. Live on a lake so I’m out in it whenever I can at home. But a Lynx. You could ride a bicycle and carry that almost! Great point on your feet getting wet and anything else on the deck.
@@GirlGoneFishing you had mentioned a truck to tow with. I’ve been looking at Subaru for that actually. That way all my gear can be stored inside and it’s a super comfortable ride. Cheaper too! Even in today’s market. I have no affiliation with them, just been doing a ton of research. Oh one more question about the Lynx. The legroom, is it comparable to a pro angled with the adjustable pedals? I barely fit as I’m 6’8
@@indysaab I am a big fan of Subarus! I should’ve bought one when they partnered with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and gave us a discount, but PSIA has switched to Volkswagen now. As for legroom, I am 5’7’ and I used the number 2 setting the one time I was in a PA, and the same number 2 setting on my Lynx, so maybe they are comparable, but I’m not really sure. If you message Strictly Sail & Kayak on facebook, I’m sure they can answer any questions!
great video. my dealer told me to keep my feet together when changing from forwards reverse. its easier to. pull and less likely to damage the threads on the pull cords
Thank you! Yep, the pedals need to be in what I think of as neutral position, straight up and down with no stresses on them, for the gear to change direction easily. Once I understood the reason why, it was easy to do!
Imagine if hobie would mold in receiver holes for tandem adventure island amas. The chairs don’t look like they would match either, what a versatile boat it could make.
If only I had an extra $2,700 sitting around! I actually do, the IRS owes me money, but I live in a high rise apartment building in Chicago and I’m not sure the storage cage I have is big enough. All in all it looks like an amazing little craft. Thanks for the great demo!
@@1965JB my local shop, Strictly Sail & Kayak, just got in a load of the i9s, but the demo one is in high demand, so I’m waiting eagerly to try it! And thanks! :)
@@GirlGoneFishing are you buying one? what's the price for all the add ons that you used for your fishing trip's.listed online is 2600$ plus....but I like it and getting one this week at our local hobie dealer.thanks again..
The H-crate is the most important thing on there, and it is about $144, 4 additional rod holders mounted on the crate at $25 each, it needs the H-rails for the sides (which aren't available yet), but I heard those will be $100 each.. and totally worth it! The front H-rail on this Lynx was custom made but Strictly Sail & Kayak... they cut it down from a rail that was made for a Hobie Outback. That is all that is really mandatory to make it an excellent fishing kayak... but I had to add front and rear camera mounts for my channel. As for buying... at this point Strictly Sail is still letting me borrow their demo Lynx, so I'll ride that out as long as they are willing!
Nice kayak. I bought my new fishing kayak from Strictly Sail as well. I'll have to try Sharon Lake sometime. I wasn't sure if I could park my trailer there.
Great video and love the detail review. I'm about to pull trigger on this kayak but can't decide which H-Crate size I need to get. what size H-Crate are you using on this video? Thank you!
I had to go back and look, but I think they put an H-Crate JR on there for the demo, but when the Lynx became mine, I switched it to the bigger size, the regular H-Crate. It fits perfectly and you need as much storage as you can get on the Lynx since there isn't in-hull storage. strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-h-crate-storage-system-item-72020088?_pos=1&_sid=427f570cd&_ss=r
TH-cam suggested your channel because I've been looking at a few videos about the Hobie Lynx from other YT channels. What do you like the most and what do you dislike about the kayak? I'm thinking about getting one for extended travel trips, something I could haul on top of my truck camper.
Great job with the video. Today is my first day trying to educate myself about kayaks. I was concerned about how far the pedals sat from the seat. It seems like a bit of a reach for you at 5"7. I am 5'4" and my wife is 5'1". I know you set yours at the 2nds position in this video. I wonder if even at the 1st position, we could reach the pedals to give them the power they needed. Thank you.
I watched children pedal the Lynx around the demo pool at one of the boat shows this past winter, some pretty little ones, too. You best bet is to demo a few kayaks and find the one that feel best for you. For me, it was love at first pedal with this Hobie Lynx, something will feel right for you when you sit in it.
I’m sure you know now. But, for others. You have to do a fast upward snap to bring rudder up. Comes down with smack, but it’s the way. Took me a few trials to figure it wasn’t faulty
I'm still struggling with that rudder up and down! I ended up wrapping the cord around the chair leg to keep the rudder from dragging when I was fishing a shallow area and couldn't get the rudder to stay up. Most of the time, I reach back with my paddle and try to lift the rudder up while pulling cord, but it isn't a good solution. The H-Crate does push the cord off to the side a little, so I wonder if that makes it harder to operate.
We picked up my wife's Lynx 11 a week ago, had it out Saturday, it is SUPER! Do you know if Strictly Sail has any left in stock, I'd like to get one for myself!
Hmmm...not my type of kayak, but could see it appeal to some...I'd stick with the Loon! flat water probably wouldnt be a bad yak...in rougher conditions, would seem to get things way too wet for my liking..I was just there sunday...great lake for frog fishing!
The biggest advantage for me is that this kayak is pedal instead of paddle, so I can spend more time with a line in the water. And I can stand up… much better for frog fishing!
Ok, when are we gonna see you out on Your brand new linx? Lol. That looks like a very useful tool and the lightweight of it is wonderful. With all your advertising, i think they should sponsor you one. hehehe.
It is amazing, but the Passport is a great boat, too! I actually just spent the day with a Passport shooting a demo video, and I was really impressed! You just have to get used to how much lateral movement there is with that hull design... it seemed to lean over a bit, but then it would be pretty solid staying like that.
@@GirlGoneFishing oh yeah it deff seems less stable then alot of other yaks still standable though if your balance is decent i guess and it fits in my van the main reason i got it. Sure would be easier fighting a dinosaur on this one though im sure haha.
I still love the Lynx! I can’t wait ‘til Strictly Sail gets the sail kits in for it… that is going to be so much fun! It is holding ip well… we had to repair a small hole where I got it impaled by a submerged tree, but it was a quick and easy patch job, and that was my only issue after taking it to around 20 tournaments in 2021. You definitely have to be a little more delicate with it than with a roto molded kayak, but nothing unreasonable, and the trade off of being so lightweight is worth it!
I really like it but I just wonder if I could put my graph & panoptix on it , not sure where I would put the lithium batteries, wiring , black box etc , my sportsman 106 mk is heavy , even when it’s not loaded down
I fished 2 tournaments with it this past weekend, pretty close to fully rigged for fishing. I used an over the side transducer arm instead of wiring through the hull. I put the batteries for the Helix7 and my 2 GoPros in the H-Crate behind the seat. I made videos from this weekend showing it all rigged up, but my laptop died, so as soon as I get it back from the shop I’ll edit those and get them posted. I’m not sure about Panoptix…never seen that fancy stuff 🤣… but message Strictly Sail & Kayak on facebook and ask!
If the water is calm, then no, but when I'm pedaling in waves, the waves will break over the nose and wash over the deck. I keep everything on the deck tethered and dress prepared for wet and it is no problem!
Great review, I've been looking at the Lynx as my next kayak. This looks like something I can just throw in the back of the truck and go. Your still keeping the Loon right?
I still have my Loon, but I am completely in love with the Lynx! It isn’t the best for shallow rocky rivers, but for everything else, it is the perfect boat for me!
I really need to test one of these out 👀 I think it would be perfect for the river here ! I fish 7 days a week usually solo and this would be really great ! My lure 11.5 is heavy and I’m due for an upgrade 🤔 I can’t decide what new yak and want 😂
Yeah, I’ve figured that out over time… also a pain when it is fully loaded and everything falls off. I’m still working on the best way to get it on the cart at the ramp at the end of the day. I feel pressure to clear off the ramp quickly, so I don’t want to take the time to clear the top of the kayak off so I can safely tip it over, so I’ve been basically swimming the kayak out to waist deep water and then struggling to get the floating wheels down so I can get the posts in the scupper holes. It does feel nice to swim in the summer heat, but how do I handle that in the colder months? It seeks like there has to be a better way.
Hobie is really great (maybe the best) at designing for on the water, but they kinda drop the ball when it comes to handling the yaks at the ramp and onto land. Their cart can be awkward to use, and, as noted, tipping the yak on the side on rough surfaces does damage. Even using the bungee trick (which Hobie ignores) to insert the cart will slightly damage the bow. Perhaps, instead of designing in features to allow you to install $600 ($600!) stakeout poles, they could put a tad more effort into innovative ergonomics to handle their products on land. Or at least design in features to minimize damage to the hull.
@@Plainview200 I hope the gen2 Lynx has more hull protection. It is so close to being the most perfect kayak, just need to be able to bump into things without fear of hull damage.
I want to test it out on a river before I can vouch for that aspect of it, but for lakes and even paddling lily pad backwaters, it has been absolutely rock solid and amazing!
Yep, amongst the other usual midwest noisemakers. Here in Ohio in the summer the bugs range from "low constant hum" to "what did you say, I can't hear you over these dang bugs!". 🤣
I think they should give it to her! I am getting one because of her clean and true reviews and her useage is simuliar to many of us female fisher gals. Kate
@@katemcchesney7716 aww thanks, Kate! I really appreciate your kind words! Strictly Sail has been very generous in letting me keep their demo Lynx for all of July, let’s just hope they get more in stock, then maybe it can be mine! :)
I don’t know exactly what that means, you can separate the pedals and get the fins flush against the hull, is thar what you meant? I’ll show Brian your question and let you know what he says.
@@GirlGoneFishing Perfect - love the idea of this design and can’t wait to trial one here in Australia - flattening the final will make it easier when getting towed into the timber by a big barramundi
I was a little skeptical of how safe I would feel on such an open platform since I was used to paddling sit in kayaks that are so much more enclosed, but it only took me minutes to get comfortable and then fall in love!
Hi Mellissa, greetings from the East Coast! I am one of your subscribers, and I am a brand new spot fishing angler. I was trying to find a kayak that is handy and efficient, and I came across your VDO and you know what, I just got myself a Lynx. I had to drive nearly two hrs to pick it up and I am loving it. Thank you for inspiring me. You are a great sales person. Anyway, I have a question to ask if you don’t mind. I would like to know what kind of roof rack have you got and where did you purchase them? I am planning on transporting my Lynx to the ponds around my area. Thank you and keep up good work! Kris
Congrats on your new Lynx! I have a Yakima roof rack, and for the Lynx I use just the basic cross bars with foam padding on them, then strap it down with some belly straps (around the middle of the kayak, circled around the cross bars on each side), and I use a ratchet strap hooked to the car’s frame on the nose and tail for extra security. You have to be careful with the ratchet straps, though, since there isn’t a very strong place to hook them on the kayak, a system where you tie the nose and tail back to the cross bars would be good, too. You just need to prevent air under the nose from lofting the kayak up and off the car, and from it sliding forward if you have to slam on your brakes. I was using cheap foam “pool noodle” type padding on the bars, but it keeps flying off on the highway, so I’m looking for a better padding option. In the mean time, I’m using tape around the foam to try and keep it from coming off (because there is a slit down the foam so you can pop it on the bar… in transit they tend to spin around so the slit is at the top, then they just fall off, I suppose. I’ve lost 2 on the highway already). I think I’ll something like this, although I can’t quite tell from this photo, need to do a little more research: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-roof-rack-24-pads?_pos=1&_sid=29e5337af&_ss=r
Actually those pads are too short, I think I’ll order these: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-cat-roof-rack-pads-for-round-bars-pair-36-long?_pos=3&_sid=29e5337af&_ss=r
@@GirlGoneFishing Hi Melissa, thank you very much for the knowledge and tips you’ve shared. I am still working on purchasing the right roof rack which I’m kind of surprised how difficult it is to find stuffs theses days. So, I will see how it goes. In the mean time, I will check out Strictly Sail website, because I think I am going to order the pad once I know exactly what kind of rack I will end up with. Thank you again. Tight line! Kris
Oh, sorry, you meant the actual roof rack. I have a Yakima, because I need their Boat Loader bar (formerly known as the Solo Loader Bar). It pulls out from the front crossbar, and you put the nose of the boat up on it, then pivot the tail up and over onto the roof rack. That way, you only lift half the weight at a time… which is a necessity for me to get my regular sit-in kayak up there. But if the solo loader bar isn’t a factor, Thule roof racks are about as good as Yakima.
@@GirlGoneFishing Hello, so I am getting the core bar by Yakima. I do need to get the BoatLoader bar and the pads but all of them are out of stock. I did not see those items on Strickly Sailing website, so I am assuming they don't carry them. I will keep searching. Regards, Kris
This is the first product I’ve seen from Hobie that is worthy of my money. I’m saying “my” money. Hobie makes some really nice stuff. Not bashing at all. Just saying the difference in some of their other boats and what’s available from competitors, I can’t justify the price difference. This on the other hand, there’s not really anything that I know of that’s close. Zulu from kaku, maybe?
One thing I have always respected about Hobie is that they are innovators, always pushing the technical aspects of water sports to the next level, always on that leading edge for engineering and design. When I first saw a photo of the Lynx, I was afraid it would feel really tippy, sitting up so high on a surfboard, but I was amazed at the stability, agility, and comfort! I just fished Lake Erie/Erie Harbors this past weekend for the KBF/BKFT tournaments, and I was out in the waves/boat wakes and the Lynx just rode those like it was nothing. Plus the light weight is amazing for me, since I load it on my car-top roof rack, and I just can't manage the heavy kayaks.
I recently paddled a Vibe Cubera. I was really impressed by the way it paddled and the stability. That’s really what stoked my interest in the Lynx. The river I typically fish, I don’t know that a peddle drive would benefit me that much though.
@@darrinboggs1572 I took the drive out and paddled deep into a shallow marshy lily pad area yesterday with the Lynx. I was really surprised at how well it handled as a paddle kayak.
My family bought our first windsurfer from Strictly Sail when I was around 12 years old, then I bought a Hobie Outfitter there about 18 years ago, so I've been a fan of theirs for most of my life!
🤣 I understand the feeling, but a kayak should really be able to handle moving around a little on concrete since boat ramps are concrete and I have to tip it to get the cart in and out every time. I’ve had this Lynx on the tournament trail for 2 years now and it is holding up very well!
Thanks! I am just trying to muddle through as I figure this all out! It is pretty cool that my "first date" with my Hobie Lynx is on video! That little kayak and I have been on some great adventures since then!
There are some good alternatives that are less expensive; kayaking is supposed to be about having fun (not adding stress), so it is important to find a boat that fits within what you are comfortable spending!
🤣 Yes, in hindsight that was a dumb choice. That kind of the unofficial kayak drop-off parking that I have always used for my Old Town Loon (sit-in paddle kayak), but I never have to set it up or walk around it, so I just didn't think it through!
Oh yeah my poor car… my kayak before this Lynx was a sit-in paddle Old Town Loon. Loved the kayak, but always struggled to car-top it because of the weight and the hull shape (standard sit/in kayak shape as opposed to the flat Lynx shape). My car has so many dents and scratches on the passenger side where I dropped that Loon. Knowing I can crack the Lynx if I drop it wrong, I try to be more careful now!
@@GirlGoneFishing I'm in New Zealand and fish from a NZ made Viking kayak- while its pretty light I know how hard it can be balancing a kayak off the roof of a car to the ground...haha Happy Fishing! 🙂
I watched your video, (August/ 2021) then went through PayPal to a (what looked like a legitimate TH-cam/Hobie advertiser to me) and sent them $100.00 for a Hobie kayak. Still waiting. 🙄
Sorry to hear that, I'd follow up with the seller and if you feel they are just keeping your money, I would report them to the Better Business Bureau, however some kayaks are hard to find, like the Lynx, and there are still substantial waiting lists for that kayak.
@@terribleatfishing It actually handled waves really well. Not like Hawaii waves, but “busy windy weekend at a pleasure boat lake” waves were no problem. My stuff on the kayak deck never got wet.
Is every person watching this video going to have grass at all times or will their kayak touch concrete sometimes? Do you want people to demo with only tons of experience and perfect conditions? I was trying to create a video which showed the truth of someone getting their first pedal kayak (I had bern in sit-in paddle kayaks my whole life ‘til this one), not perfect, not a lot of instructions, and see how easy it was to get that Lynx set up.
@@treybailey886 That is great that you love your Old Town! My Old Town Loon is what got me into kayak fishing, and I grew up paddling Old Town canoes, so I am a big fan! But I’ve been looking to move from a paddle kayak to a pedal kayak, and the quality ones are all too heavy for me to load on my car-top roof rack, and buying a truck or a trailer and a new kayak isn’t financially possible. My current Loon sit-in kayak is 54 pounds hull weight (so I’m guessing 60 pounds rigged), and with the hull shape of a sit-in and the weight, it feels like the limit of what I can handle loading and unloading. The Old Town PDL is 122 pounds assembled, the Hobie Lynx is 61 pounds assembled (and flat on the bottom which makes loading car-top by myself much easier), and a 61 pound pedal kayak that has excellent performance on the water is a game changer for a lot of people and a lot of kayaking situations.
@@GirlGoneFishing mine salty pdl is only like 80 lbs it's not to bad especially for the price the salty is there cheapest kayak but quality still there
@@treybailey886 Is yours the Salty PDL 120? That one is listed at 104 pounds on their website. Maybe there is a smaller version I don’t see? I think I’m going to demo a Hobie Outback next if I can lift the 85 pounds onto my car… which I’m skeptical about. To me it might be worth the money to have the Lynx and not risk hurting myself loading and unloading something too heavy for me.
@@GirlGoneFishing i'm more like a kayak fishing fan. i can always relay on my kayak because there is nothing to break. with hobie's it's not so sertain.
I’ve been buying water toys from Strictly Sail ever since my family bought our first sailboard from Steve thirty years ago. They have been fantastic in every dealing I have ever had with them. I suggest you contact them if there is something you are unhappy with… they have always gone above and beyond in all customer service matters with me and my entire kayak anglers group!
I purchased a FeelFree Lure 10 v2 from Strictly sail a year ago. He opened his store on a Sunday on the 4th of July weekend just for me because I was working 6 days a week during COVID and had to travel 236 miles to pick it up. That’s above AND beyond. I love my FeelFree so much I bought a 11.5 too. This Hobie looks sweet. I N E E D one. I own a Hobie sailboard that I purchased in 1989, I still use it! 32 years old and still in excellent shape. Now that says something about Hobie quality. Going to teach my son to sail it next week.
@@doughimelic That is definitely the exceptional experience everyone I have ever talked to has had with Strictly Sail. My dad and I learned to windsurf together when I was around 12, those are some great memories! Have fun teaching your son!
So google translates that as this, "American who lives here in Brazil and a facade with low quality". Do you mean you can't get a Lynx in Brasil yet? I thought fishing was big there!
Is this the first time this woman fished and/or used a kayak. She could not to either. Would be more helpful if you used people that actually knew what they are doing.
Hi! I’m Melissa (“this woman”) and this video is on my GirlGoneFishing channel, along with my 2 years of kayak bass tournament videos. So yes, I have fished before, however before Strictly Sail & Kayak let me use their demo Hobie Lynx, I had always fished from an Old Town Loon sit-in paddle kayak. So I had never put together a Hobie, or stood up in a kayak… which is part of the reason they wanted me to make this video. It is from the perspective of someone who is not an expert, showing this is a great light-weight boat with easy set-up. There are plenty of “expert walkthrough” videos out there if that is more to your liking.
Kevin I would be willing to bet GirlGoneFishing has logged more hours in a kayak, fishing this year than you have in your lifetime!! As for not being able to fish thats a joke just watch some of the other fishing videos on her channel. 39,000 views she must be doing something right. As my Grandmother use to tell me if you dont have anything nice to say keep your mouth shut.
@@kevinsams4043 It looked ridiculous. It appeared they never fished and/or kayaked much. Perhaps if I watched other videos they posted, I would get they were just being silly.
This demo was not very well thought out. Why didn’t they give this girl a dry land walk through so she would be familiar with the different systems of this kayak instead of videoing her fumbling around? She should have known how to mount the rudder and Mirage drive before going anywhere near the water. As for launching, I don’t think sitting on the kayak on dry land and scooting it over gravel is the way to go. What would she have done at a concrete boat ramp? Put it in the water and paddle out a bit, get on the kayak, then mount the Mirage drive. Oh wait a minute, she didn’t have a paddle! This is wrong too. If you are out on the water and the drive breaks, or in shallow water, you need a paddle! For me, this was a very poor demo.
Speaking as “this girl”’, I appreciate your point of view, but the demo was exactly as I wanted it. It was my first look at the Lynx. They had given me a demonstration of everything at Strictly Sail before I left with the Lynx, and the shop owner was right behind me in getting to the lake…I chose to do the video before he got there, because I wanted it to be an authentic, brand-new approach to the kayak. I did have a paddle, it was in the Lynx paddle holder. This boat is often purchased as a river kayak, so if the hull isn’t able to handle dragging over gravel, many people would be very surprised. I have now fished in this Lynx for 4 weeks, including 5 tournaments, and I love it, I am quite pleased with both the video and the Lynx. But thank you for your feedback. :)
@@GirlGoneFishing Melissa. I was in no way meaning to be offensive to you i.e. “This girl.” I had started my comment after viewing the video and did not recall that you had given your name. As for my observations, I was only relating what I interpreted from the video. I had no way of knowing your intentions as to giving the impression that this was your first look at the kayak or knowing that in fact that you had been given the run down before going to the lake. Nor did I have any knowledge of your previous skills. This the first GirlsGoneFishing video I have seen. So, please forgive my possibly overzealous criticism.
Look at this way. If this disey bee 🐝 can muddle her way through the setup and assembly process it has to be fairly straightforward. It is an intuitive design. Her video proved that!
This is a really good review. I like how you went into it not knowing what to expect; its just shows off exactly how easy and user friendly it is. Its like the iphone of kayaks.
Thanks! I like the Lynx a lot more than my iPhone! 🤣
perfect demo, little knowledge and going through the sometimes awkward learning curve. Saving this for my wife.
Thanks! I still have my Hobie Lynx as my tournament boat 4 years later and love it so much!
Thank you. This was the one and only look at the Hobie Lynx that gave insight into the learning curve of a new user. Helpful for anyone wanting to buy a few as rentals. There is certainly a "preflight" mini boot camp needed except for the most perfect launch and use areas that would not require lifting the rudder. Nice film. Thank you.
Thanks, glad it was helpful! Coming from a sit-in, paddle kayak, the Lynx felt very foreign at first, but during this demo, I quickly began trusting in the stability and became more comfortable. Now, 5 weeks and 7 bass tournaments later, I can say I have only fallen more in love with it! I had it out on Lake Erie last week, it didn't even blink at those big boat wakes! It is an awesome little boat!
Thank you for the video. Showing the setup really helps to visualize how it would be in person.
Glad it helped! This was just my first little demo of the Lynx… I took it to a couple tournaments last weekend! Here is a video of how we set it up for my bass tournaments: th-cam.com/video/xfn83ctFo2Y/w-d-xo.html
Such a great video, thank you and your co-stars!
Thank you!
Like a kid with a new toy. I like these straightforward, unedited videos. Too often people skip over the little problems and first-time learning curves because they think it might make them look amateurish. Not so.
This was my "first date" with the Lynx, I'm now on my third year on the Kayak Bass Fishing Trail with it and I am still learning a ton every day!
@@GirlGoneFishing Sounds like you guys are on a fun chapter in your life. Enjoy.
Hahaha my best relationship in a while! 🤣
Yeah echoing a great reveiw! Very thorough and now I can see why it's expensive... cause it's worth it!
The Lynx has been a life-changer for me. I was trying to make a start of tournament fishing in a sit-in kayak, but after almost 2 years it was getting a little frustrating and limiting, but when I got this Lynx it gave me the confidence to just GO! Love this kayak!
I absolutey LOVE how you put it together without ever once looking at the instructions! A woman after my own heart! Kudos from Youngstown.
BTW, just saw a vid on youtube on the Lynx yesterday and put a grand on one within 15 mins of watching it.
Thanks! I’ve got it up on Lake Erie/East Harbor for a big tournament this weekend, and it is so awesome!
And congrats on your new Lynx! :)
@@GirlGoneFishing Just brought it home from the freight depot and immediately went and got it licensed! This boat is way so much better in person. The pics and vids are ok, but in person? Wow!
@@markiskool It is amazing!
@@GirlGoneFishing finally took mine on her maiden voyage. You are right, it is awesome!
So glad to see you on a Hobie!
I am a Hobie kind of girl 😎
Awesome job on the review! This looks like it would be a great investment and make your time on the water better and more convenient!
Thanks! I ended up fishing bass tournaments from June-December on the Lynx, and I fell more in love each time! Can’t wait to get back out on the Lynx in a couple of weeks!
Very interesting design. I'm very interested to see how it rides in choppy water. Thanks for showing us.
I'm taking it to 2 tournaments this weekend, and will try to video and report back.
That was a excellent review..thanks a lot That was fun to watch..!!
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Looks like another amazing kayak from Hobie. I purchased my first ever kayak last year. A Pro Angler 14 360. Quite heavy for my car and can’t tow it. This seems like the perfect kayak to get out and fish with. Easily transportable. Thanks for the great video!
The PA is an amazing boat, but they are really heavy! I always said if I ever get a truck and a trailer, I would get a PA or an Outback, but in 2 months of tournament fishing on the Lynx, I haven’t found much it can’t do. It doesn’t have the horizontal rod storage of a PA or the massive storage capacity to bring way too much stuff, and in big waves your feet will get wet, which would not be as fun in the winter. But besides those things, I can’t find a negative about the Lynx. Check out my newer videos from fishing tournaments on the Lynx since this demo, I’ve had it out almost every weekend since! I’m working now on a video from the KBF Lake Erie/ Erie Harbors tournament last weekend, which was the waviest I’ve had it out in, and it handled great! That video should be up this week if I could stop fishing long enough to get it edited! 🤣
@@GirlGoneFishing I will certainly check out more of your videos. It appears you were hooked after your test float, no pun intended.
With me. I bought the kayak. Then bought a crazy car, a tiny one. A Smart Car. Car topped the Pro Angler once and it about killed me putting it up there. Was absolutely hilarious though. I will be getting something with a hitch at some point. Live on a lake so I’m out in it whenever I can at home. But a Lynx. You could ride a bicycle and carry that almost! Great point on your feet getting wet and anything else on the deck.
@@GirlGoneFishing you had mentioned a truck to tow with. I’ve been looking at Subaru for that actually. That way all my gear can be stored inside and it’s a super comfortable ride. Cheaper too! Even in today’s market. I have no affiliation with them, just been doing a ton of research.
Oh one more question about the Lynx. The legroom, is it comparable to a pro angled with the adjustable pedals? I barely fit as I’m 6’8
@@indysaab I am a big fan of Subarus! I should’ve bought one when they partnered with the Professional Ski Instructors of America and gave us a discount, but PSIA has switched to Volkswagen now. As for legroom, I am 5’7’ and I used the number 2 setting the one time I was in a PA, and the same number 2 setting on my Lynx, so maybe they are comparable, but I’m not really sure. If you message Strictly Sail & Kayak on facebook, I’m sure they can answer any questions!
great video. my dealer told me to keep my feet together when changing from forwards reverse. its easier to. pull and less likely to damage the threads on the pull cords
Thank you! Yep, the pedals need to be in what I think of as neutral position, straight up and down with no stresses on them, for the gear to change direction easily. Once I understood the reason why, it was easy to do!
Pretty detailed review. Thank you
Thanks! Almost 2 years later and I’m still tournament fishing on my Lynx, and still love it!
Imagine if hobie would mold in receiver holes for tandem adventure island amas. The chairs don’t look like they would match either, what a versatile boat it could make.
I'm really into this yak! Simple design and lightweight. Price is hefty imo but it's a very specific design that is worth it for the right person
It is perfect for me!
My wife Is wanting this now... thanks 😊
🤣 Better place your order! They sell out as fast as they arrive!
Awesome video and super cool product. Definitely an industry changer. And it ain't even fully pimped out with an H bar, H rails, motor, etc.
I can’t wait to see what else I can load on it with the side rails!
Very cool review.
Thanks! I still have my Lynx, and love it more every day!
If only I had an extra $2,700 sitting around! I actually do, the IRS owes me money, but I live in a high rise apartment building in Chicago and I’m not sure the storage cage I have is big enough. All in all it looks like an amazing little craft. Thanks for the great demo!
My exact same problem living at Clark/Division.
@@ayokay123 If only we had some 3-4 million dollar houses with garages on the lake then we could store the $2700 kayak no problem.
As light as it is, just carry it on the elevator with you! 🤣
@@GirlGoneFishing Well get busy reviewing the inflatable version! That would solve my storage problem. Really enjoying your videos!
@@1965JB my local shop, Strictly Sail & Kayak, just got in a load of the i9s, but the demo one is in high demand, so I’m waiting eagerly to try it! And thanks! :)
thanks for sharing,what a great way to show how to put everything on and take off for a awesome ride and fishing to for every one.
Thank you! I’m fishing a tournament on Lake Erie/Erie Harbors right now with the Lynx, and I love it more every time I go out on it!
@@GirlGoneFishing are you buying one? what's the price for all the add ons that you used for your fishing trip's.listed online is 2600$ plus....but I like it and getting one this week at our local hobie dealer.thanks again..
The H-crate is the most important thing on there, and it is about $144, 4 additional rod holders mounted on the crate at $25 each, it needs the H-rails for the sides (which aren't available yet), but I heard those will be $100 each.. and totally worth it! The front H-rail on this Lynx was custom made but Strictly Sail & Kayak... they cut it down from a rail that was made for a Hobie Outback. That is all that is really mandatory to make it an excellent fishing kayak... but I had to add front and rear camera mounts for my channel. As for buying... at this point Strictly Sail is still letting me borrow their demo Lynx, so I'll ride that out as long as they are willing!
@@GirlGoneFishing good to know..I'm looking at getting the sail too.Thank's.
@@jaws7794 That would be awesome! I bet the Lynx can MOVE in the water with a sail!
Awesome video. She is great!! Love the kayaks.
Thanks! I love the Lynx more with every tournament I fish with it!
Nice kayak. I bought my new fishing kayak from Strictly Sail as well. I'll have to try Sharon Lake sometime. I wasn't sure if I could park my trailer there.
You can pull over by the dam to unload, and then park your vehicle and trailer in the lot there. Strictly Sail rocks!
GIRL... u sound really fun to be with... thank you.
Thanks!
Bert is the man.
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Great video and love the detail review. I'm about to pull trigger on this kayak but can't decide which H-Crate size I need to get. what size H-Crate are you using on this video? Thank you!
I had to go back and look, but I think they put an H-Crate JR on there for the demo, but when the Lynx became mine, I switched it to the bigger size, the regular H-Crate. It fits perfectly and you need as much storage as you can get on the Lynx since there isn't in-hull storage. strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-h-crate-storage-system-item-72020088?_pos=1&_sid=427f570cd&_ss=r
Well done!
Thank you! :)
TH-cam suggested your channel because I've been looking at a few videos about the Hobie Lynx from other YT channels. What do you like the most and what do you dislike about the kayak? I'm thinking about getting one for extended travel trips, something I could haul on top of my truck camper.
Hi! I love everything about my Lynx! I've had it on the tournament trail now for almost 3 years, it has held up great, and I enjoy it so much!
Feel free to message me on fb if you have any questions (Melissa Kegg)
Thanks for your input, greatly appreciated! @@GirlGoneFishing
No problem! :)
They gonna have to discount the hell out of that demo if they ever wanna sell it just from your one outing. 🤣
It is my Lynx now! I’ve been fishing two tournament trails on that Lynx since this initial demo video last June, and it is still doing great!
Great job with the video. Today is my first day trying to educate myself about kayaks. I was concerned about how far the pedals sat from the seat. It seems like a bit of a reach for you at 5"7. I am 5'4" and my wife is 5'1". I know you set yours at the 2nds position in this video. I wonder if even at the 1st position, we could reach the pedals to give them the power they needed. Thank you.
I watched children pedal the Lynx around the demo pool at one of the boat shows this past winter, some pretty little ones, too. You best bet is to demo a few kayaks and find the one that feel best for you. For me, it was love at first pedal with this Hobie Lynx, something will feel right for you when you sit in it.
Good review kayak, i like
Thanks!
Championship video Well done, I subscribed to your channel.
Thank you!
I’m sure you know now. But, for others. You have to do a fast upward snap to bring rudder up. Comes down with smack, but it’s the way. Took me a few trials to figure it wasn’t faulty
I'm still struggling with that rudder up and down! I ended up wrapping the cord around the chair leg to keep the rudder from dragging when I was fishing a shallow area and couldn't get the rudder to stay up. Most of the time, I reach back with my paddle and try to lift the rudder up while pulling cord, but it isn't a good solution. The H-Crate does push the cord off to the side a little, so I wonder if that makes it harder to operate.
We picked up my wife's Lynx 11 a week ago, had it out Saturday, it is SUPER! Do you know if Strictly Sail has any left in stock, I'd like to get one for myself!
Glad you guys are happy with your new kayak! I’d contact Strictly Sail directly, they can let you know when the next Lynx delivery is!
Thank you for sharing..
Thanks for watching! :)
Nice kayak..👍👍
Thanks, I love my Lynx!
Esse kayak é muito legal!
Eu com certeza adoro! :)
Hmmm...not my type of kayak, but could see it appeal to some...I'd stick with the Loon! flat water probably wouldnt be a bad yak...in rougher conditions, would seem to get things way too wet for my liking..I was just there sunday...great lake for frog fishing!
The biggest advantage for me is that this kayak is pedal instead of paddle, so I can spend more time with a line in the water. And I can stand up… much better for frog fishing!
Ok, when are we gonna see you out on Your brand new linx? Lol. That looks like a very useful tool and the lightweight of it is wonderful. With all your advertising, i think they should sponsor you one. hehehe.
They let me take it to 2 tournaments this weekend!
@@GirlGoneFishing YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy yourself young lady. you deserve it!
damn these are super cool yaks almost made me wish i got one instead of the passport but then i saw the price ! haha
it looks so stable though
It is amazing, but the Passport is a great boat, too! I actually just spent the day with a Passport shooting a demo video, and I was really impressed! You just have to get used to how much lateral movement there is with that hull design... it seemed to lean over a bit, but then it would be pretty solid staying like that.
@@GirlGoneFishing oh yeah it deff seems less stable then alot of other yaks still standable though if your balance is decent i guess and it fits in my van the main reason i got it. Sure would be easier fighting a dinosaur on this one though im sure haha.
Are you still loving the lynx?
How is it holding up?
I still love the Lynx! I can’t wait ‘til Strictly Sail gets the sail kits in for it… that is going to be so much fun! It is holding ip well… we had to repair a small hole where I got it impaled by a submerged tree, but it was a quick and easy patch job, and that was my only issue after taking it to around 20 tournaments in 2021. You definitely have to be a little more delicate with it than with a roto molded kayak, but nothing unreasonable, and the trade off of being so lightweight is worth it!
@@GirlGoneFishing Thank you for the follow-up. Good luck out there.
I really like it but I just wonder if I could put my graph & panoptix on it , not sure where I would put the lithium batteries, wiring , black box etc , my sportsman 106 mk is heavy , even when it’s not loaded down
I fished 2 tournaments with it this past weekend, pretty close to fully rigged for fishing. I used an over the side transducer arm instead of wiring through the hull. I put the batteries for the Helix7 and my 2 GoPros in the H-Crate behind the seat. I made videos from this weekend showing it all rigged up, but my laptop died, so as soon as I get it back from the shop I’ll edit those and get them posted. I’m not sure about Panoptix…never seen that fancy stuff 🤣… but message Strictly Sail & Kayak on facebook and ask!
Does it get much water on the deck?
If the water is calm, then no, but when I'm pedaling in waves, the waves will break over the nose and wash over the deck. I keep everything on the deck tethered and dress prepared for wet and it is no problem!
I wonder why the back shoulder is faster than the front !?
I'm not sure this comment translated correctly... faster?
It would be nice to have some kind of handle to hold and balance with when standing just incase.
You might be able to use or modify the stand up assist bar from a Pro Angler: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-h-bar-pro-angler
@@GirlGoneFishing perfect 👍🏻
Great review, I've been looking at the Lynx as my next kayak. This looks like something I can just throw in the back of the truck and go. Your still keeping the Loon right?
I still have my Loon, but I am completely in love with the Lynx! It isn’t the best for shallow rocky rivers, but for everything else, it is the perfect boat for me!
nice lil kayak whats the weight rating ?? just had a thought its now used offer them 800 bucks hahahaha
It is rated for 350 pounds
do you know if they have one for larger people 300 lbs. and over?
This is the only version of the Lynx that is out right now, but maybe they’ll come out with a bigger one someday.
I really need to test one of these out 👀 I think it would be perfect for the river here ! I fish 7 days a week usually solo and this would be really great ! My lure 11.5 is heavy and I’m due for an upgrade 🤔 I can’t decide what new yak and want 😂
I'd be happy to meet up with you sometime and let you try it out! Let's meet at your secret river honey hole. 🤣
Putting the wheels by tipping the kayak on its side scuffs up the side of the hull.
Yeah, I’ve figured that out over time… also a pain when it is fully loaded and everything falls off. I’m still working on the best way to get it on the cart at the ramp at the end of the day. I feel pressure to clear off the ramp quickly, so I don’t want to take the time to clear the top of the kayak off so I can safely tip it over, so I’ve been basically swimming the kayak out to waist deep water and then struggling to get the floating wheels down so I can get the posts in the scupper holes. It does feel nice to swim in the summer heat, but how do I handle that in the colder months? It seeks like there has to be a better way.
Hobie is really great (maybe the best) at designing for on the water, but they kinda drop the ball when it comes to handling the yaks at the ramp and onto land. Their cart can be awkward to use, and, as noted, tipping the yak on the side on rough surfaces does damage. Even using the bungee trick (which Hobie ignores) to insert the cart will slightly damage the bow. Perhaps, instead of designing in features to allow you to install $600 ($600!) stakeout poles, they could put a tad more effort into innovative ergonomics to handle their products on land. Or at least design in features to minimize damage to the hull.
@@Plainview200 I hope the gen2 Lynx has more hull protection. It is so close to being the most perfect kayak, just need to be able to bump into things without fear of hull damage.
I told my wife today, this is my next kayak.
I want to test it out on a river before I can vouch for that aspect of it, but for lakes and even paddling lily pad backwaters, it has been absolutely rock solid and amazing!
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Is this a river kayak
I know a few guys who have bought it as a river boat, but I use it for bass tournaments.
Very cool boat and Awesome video !!!
Thanks! I wish it was mine and not just a demo!
Cicadas?
Yep, amongst the other usual midwest noisemakers. Here in Ohio in the summer the bugs range from "low constant hum" to "what did you say, I can't hear you over these dang bugs!". 🤣
I think Strictly/Hobie should put you on the team and let you use the Lynx this year for free.
Wouldn't that be a dream come true! :)
I think they should give it to her! I am getting one because of her clean and true reviews and her useage is simuliar to many of us female fisher gals. Kate
@@katemcchesney7716 aww thanks, Kate! I really appreciate your kind words! Strictly Sail has been very generous in letting me keep their demo Lynx for all of July, let’s just hope they get more in stock, then maybe it can be mine! :)
What kayak cart is that?
That is the Hobie Fold & Stow cart: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-kayak-cart-plug-in-fold-stow?_pos=1&_sid=ff79bb6c1&_ss=r
Can you lock the fins flat ? Meaning does it have a lanyard like my Revo 16 does ?
I don’t know exactly what that means, you can separate the pedals and get the fins flush against the hull, is thar what you meant? I’ll show Brian your question and let you know what he says.
Brian says it doesn’t come with the bungee, but you can add one.
@@GirlGoneFishing Perfect - love the idea of this design and can’t wait to trial one here in Australia - flattening the final will make it easier when getting towed into the timber by a big barramundi
I hope there are videos of that on your channel!
@@paddleguy100 Rumor has it that crocs love the taste of Hobie.
😂😂❤
It is like seeing my first date with my Lynx every time this pops up! 😍🤣
@@GirlGoneFishing I thought it was cool how your voice showed how cool you thought it was
I was a little skeptical of how safe I would feel on such an open platform since I was used to paddling sit in kayaks that are so much more enclosed, but it only took me minutes to get comfortable and then fall in love!
Hi Mellissa, greetings from the East Coast! I am one of your subscribers, and I am a brand new spot fishing angler. I was trying to find a kayak that is handy and efficient, and I came across your VDO and you know what, I just got myself a Lynx. I had to drive nearly two hrs to pick it up and I am loving it. Thank you for inspiring me. You are a great sales person. Anyway, I have a question to ask if you don’t mind. I would like to know what kind of roof rack have you got and where did you purchase them? I am planning on transporting my Lynx to the ponds around my area. Thank you and keep up good work! Kris
Congrats on your new Lynx! I have a Yakima roof rack, and for the Lynx I use just the basic cross bars with foam padding on them, then strap it down with some belly straps (around the middle of the kayak, circled around the cross bars on each side), and I use a ratchet strap hooked to the car’s frame on the nose and tail for extra security. You have to be careful with the ratchet straps, though, since there isn’t a very strong place to hook them on the kayak, a system where you tie the nose and tail back to the cross bars would be good, too. You just need to prevent air under the nose from lofting the kayak up and off the car, and from it sliding forward if you have to slam on your brakes. I was using cheap foam “pool noodle” type padding on the bars, but it keeps flying off on the highway, so I’m looking for a better padding option. In the mean time, I’m using tape around the foam to try and keep it from coming off (because there is a slit down the foam so you can pop it on the bar… in transit they tend to spin around so the slit is at the top, then they just fall off, I suppose. I’ve lost 2 on the highway already). I think I’ll something like this, although I can’t quite tell from this photo, need to do a little more research: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-roof-rack-24-pads?_pos=1&_sid=29e5337af&_ss=r
Actually those pads are too short, I think I’ll order these: strictlysailinc.com/products/hobie-cat-roof-rack-pads-for-round-bars-pair-36-long?_pos=3&_sid=29e5337af&_ss=r
@@GirlGoneFishing Hi Melissa, thank you very much for the knowledge and tips you’ve shared. I am still working on purchasing the right roof rack which I’m kind of surprised how difficult it is to find stuffs theses days. So, I will see how it goes. In the mean time, I will check out Strictly Sail website, because I think I am going to order the pad once I know exactly what kind of rack I will end up with. Thank you again. Tight line! Kris
Oh, sorry, you meant the actual roof rack. I have a Yakima, because I need their Boat Loader bar (formerly known as the Solo Loader Bar). It pulls out from the front crossbar, and you put the nose of the boat up on it, then pivot the tail up and over onto the roof rack. That way, you only lift half the weight at a time… which is a necessity for me to get my regular sit-in kayak up there. But if the solo loader bar isn’t a factor, Thule roof racks are about as good as Yakima.
@@GirlGoneFishing Hello, so I am getting the core bar by Yakima. I do need to get the BoatLoader bar and the pads but all of them are out of stock. I did not see those items on Strickly Sailing website, so I am assuming they don't carry them. I will keep searching. Regards, Kris
This is the first product I’ve seen from Hobie that is worthy of my money. I’m saying “my” money. Hobie makes some really nice stuff. Not bashing at all. Just saying the difference in some of their other boats and what’s available from competitors, I can’t justify the price difference. This on the other hand, there’s not really anything that I know of that’s close. Zulu from kaku, maybe?
One thing I have always respected about Hobie is that they are innovators, always pushing the technical aspects of water sports to the next level, always on that leading edge for engineering and design. When I first saw a photo of the Lynx, I was afraid it would feel really tippy, sitting up so high on a surfboard, but I was amazed at the stability, agility, and comfort! I just fished Lake Erie/Erie Harbors this past weekend for the KBF/BKFT tournaments, and I was out in the waves/boat wakes and the Lynx just rode those like it was nothing. Plus the light weight is amazing for me, since I load it on my car-top roof rack, and I just can't manage the heavy kayaks.
I recently paddled a Vibe Cubera. I was really impressed by the way it paddled and the stability. That’s really what stoked my interest in the Lynx. The river I typically fish, I don’t know that a peddle drive would benefit me that much though.
@@darrinboggs1572 I took the drive out and paddled deep into a shallow marshy lily pad area yesterday with the Lynx. I was really surprised at how well it handled as a paddle kayak.
Greetings from Indonesia, the Aru Islands, please allow me to listen to senior videos
これを待っていました。早く日本で発売して欲しい。
what is the weight capacity? I'm 300 lbs
Hobie says the weight capacity is 350 pounds, you can find all the specs here: www.hobie.com/kayaks/mirage-lynx/
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Nice set up .too small for me, but still nice
It definitely isn’t for anyone who likes to carry a ton of stuff. But it is perfect for me!
Coddiwomple sent me 🌹🌹🌹
Oh awesome! I miss her!
I want one of these for my place in FL. Has anyone come up with a way to tow it behind my ebike to the beach? It's got wheels on it :)
I think if you could secure the cart in it, it might be towable. Worth a try, anyway!
You did good girl
Thanks!
Whenever I see that sailboat store in blue ash I always wonder whose buying sailboats? I didn't know they sold kayaks too.
My family bought our first windsurfer from Strictly Sail when I was around 12 years old, then I bought a Hobie Outfitter there about 18 years ago, so I've been a fan of theirs for most of my life!
Uau!! Que legal essa pescaria 😀🎣
Aqui vai o abraço de um brasileiro pescador 😗
Muito obrigado :)
I go up there all the time to get vic coomer chatterbait trailers lol
What does the trailer look like? I use Keitech, but I’d support a local guy!
@@GirlGoneFishing I’ll send ya a pic on fb, sorry I just saw this
Should move the car so you have more room to set the whole thing👌
Well yeah, in hindsight, that would have been the thing to do! 🤣
Suberp my dear friend
Thanks!
@@GirlGoneFishing You are welcome
Saw this video and thought this might be just what I'm looking for then I find out its $3950.00 AUD .... 4K really ?
Only $2700 US, but yeah, still a big investment.
Cicada lake
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Just seeing her work that kayak on the concrete gives me anxiety
🤣 I understand the feeling, but a kayak should really be able to handle moving around a little on concrete since boat ramps are concrete and I have to tip it to get the cart in and out every time. I’ve had this Lynx on the tournament trail for 2 years now and it is holding up very well!
@@GirlGoneFishing you are awesome
Thanks! I am just trying to muddle through as I figure this all out! It is pretty cool that my "first date" with my Hobie Lynx is on video! That little kayak and I have been on some great adventures since then!
this thing probably costs more than my boat. LOL ...
I'm finding that fishing is an expensive sport! But I'm willing to pay for quality products!
She needs to be my next X wife......what a beauty.
That is a mighty cute kayak! :)
Great review, too bad hobies are extremely overpriced!!
There are some good alternatives that are less expensive; kayaking is supposed to be about having fun (not adding stress), so it is important to find a boat that fits within what you are comfortable spending!
It would be a whole lot easier if you werent trying to rig tha kayak between a wall and the car.
🤣 Yes, in hindsight that was a dumb choice. That kind of the unofficial kayak drop-off parking that I have always used for my Old Town Loon (sit-in paddle kayak), but I never have to set it up or walk around it, so I just didn't think it through!
what about the car...hahaha
Oh I would definitely recommend the classic 2007 Honda Accord! 🤣
@@GirlGoneFishing Sorry I meant dropping the kayak on the roof...haha all good liked the video very bubbly and positive channel! 🙂
Oh yeah my poor car… my kayak before this Lynx was a sit-in paddle Old Town Loon. Loved the kayak, but always struggled to car-top it because of the weight and the hull shape (standard sit/in kayak shape as opposed to the flat Lynx shape). My car has so many dents and scratches on the passenger side where I dropped that Loon. Knowing I can crack the Lynx if I drop it wrong, I try to be more careful now!
@@GirlGoneFishing I'm in New Zealand and fish from a NZ made Viking kayak- while its pretty light I know how hard it can be balancing a kayak off the roof of a car to the ground...haha Happy Fishing! 🙂
@@dougbeale4847 Wow, New Zealand… I’m kind of jealous! That is on my to-do list for sure!
I watched your video, (August/ 2021) then went through PayPal to a (what looked like a legitimate TH-cam/Hobie advertiser to me) and sent them $100.00 for a Hobie kayak. Still waiting. 🙄
Sorry to hear that, I'd follow up with the seller and if you feel they are just keeping your money, I would report them to the Better Business Bureau, however some kayaks are hard to find, like the Lynx, and there are still substantial waiting lists for that kayak.
@@GirlGoneFishing Scammed. It's too late. That's it. Never heard another word.
Never will buy from a TH-cam advertiser again.
That’s awful! I would definitely report that to TH-cam; I’m sure TH-cam does not want its users scammed.
@@GirlGoneFishing 😶
thats not a kayak, it is an SUP with a lawn chair. any chop and all is wet
I thought the same until I fished two tournaments with it! It blows my sit-in kayak away for performance in fishing.
@@GirlGoneFishing what about choppy waters, that looks like it would get so wet on the deck?
@@terribleatfishing It actually handled waves really well. Not like Hawaii waves, but “busy windy weekend at a pleasure boat lake” waves were no problem. My stuff on the kayak deck never got wet.
I’ll have videos out as soon as they repair my laptop… bad timing to decide to break!
Why would you assemble that thing on the pavement scratching it all up dragging it when you have grass a few yards away? Definitely legally blonde. 🤣
Is every person watching this video going to have grass at all times or will their kayak touch concrete sometimes? Do you want people to demo with only tons of experience and perfect conditions? I was trying to create a video which showed the truth of someone getting their first pedal kayak (I had bern in sit-in paddle kayaks my whole life ‘til this one), not perfect, not a lot of instructions, and see how easy it was to get that Lynx set up.
I thought this looked pretty cool until I found out its $2700. Yeah no thanks.
Understandable.
Right my old town pdl was 1800 and lifetime warranty on the hull
@@treybailey886 That is great that you love your Old Town! My Old Town Loon is what got me into kayak fishing, and I grew up paddling Old Town canoes, so I am a big fan! But I’ve been looking to move from a paddle kayak to a pedal kayak, and the quality ones are all too heavy for me to load on my car-top roof rack, and buying a truck or a trailer and a new kayak isn’t financially possible. My current Loon sit-in kayak is 54 pounds hull weight (so I’m guessing 60 pounds rigged), and with the hull shape of a sit-in and the weight, it feels like the limit of what I can handle loading and unloading. The Old Town PDL is 122 pounds assembled, the Hobie Lynx is 61 pounds assembled (and flat on the bottom which makes loading car-top by myself much easier), and a 61 pound pedal kayak that has excellent performance on the water is a game changer for a lot of people and a lot of kayaking situations.
@@GirlGoneFishing mine salty pdl is only like 80 lbs it's not to bad especially for the price the salty is there cheapest kayak but quality still there
@@treybailey886 Is yours the Salty PDL 120? That one is listed at 104 pounds on their website. Maybe there is a smaller version I don’t see? I think I’m going to demo a Hobie Outback next if I can lift the 85 pounds onto my car… which I’m skeptical about. To me it might be worth the money to have the Lynx and not risk hurting myself loading and unloading something too heavy for me.
This was very hard to watch
Thanks for your feedback
3grand no thanks
I get it...big investment!
another barge from hobbie
🤣 I guess you aren’t a Hobie fan!
@@GirlGoneFishing shot in the dark never miss the target
@@GirlGoneFishing i'm more like a kayak fishing fan. i can always relay on my kayak because there is nothing to break. with hobie's it's not so sertain.
@@nichtverstehen2045 Yeah with anything with moving parts you get into the risk of something breaking.
Don't recommend strictly sail
I’ve been buying water toys from Strictly Sail ever since my family bought our first sailboard from Steve thirty years ago. They have been fantastic in every dealing I have ever had with them. I suggest you contact them if there is something you are unhappy with… they have always gone above and beyond in all customer service matters with me and my entire kayak anglers group!
I purchased a FeelFree Lure 10 v2 from Strictly sail a year ago. He opened his store on a Sunday on the 4th of July weekend just for me because I was working 6 days a week during COVID and had to travel 236 miles to pick it up. That’s above AND beyond. I love my FeelFree so much I bought a 11.5 too. This Hobie looks sweet. I N E E D one. I own a Hobie sailboard that I purchased in 1989, I still use it! 32 years old and still in excellent shape. Now that says something about Hobie quality. Going to teach my son to sail it next week.
@@doughimelic That is definitely the exceptional experience everyone I have ever talked to has had with Strictly Sail. My dad and I learned to windsurf together when I was around 12, those are some great memories! Have fun teaching your son!
All this is, is a commercial.
Well it is a demo for a new kayak.
Americano que vive, aqui no Brasil é uma fachada com baixa qualidade 😭😭😭
So google translates that as this, "American who lives here in Brazil and a facade with low quality". Do you mean you can't get a Lynx in Brasil yet? I thought fishing was big there!
@@GirlGoneFishing In Brazil a kayak like this will cost around 20 thousand reais or more, the kayaks we have here are expensive and of low quality.
maybe it won't even get here
@@thedoorszanka Wow, you need to buy one up here and drive it down!
Great design but way over priced.
I figure if you want new technology, you have to be willing to pay for the engineering.
Overpriced garbage,$2600? Not a chance
I say amazing new technology that makes a kayak light enough for me to car-top, yet stable enough to stand on in wavy conditions.
Is this the first time this woman fished and/or used a kayak. She could not to either. Would be more helpful if you used people that actually knew what they are doing.
Hi! I’m Melissa (“this woman”) and this video is on my GirlGoneFishing channel, along with my 2 years of kayak bass tournament videos. So yes, I have fished before, however before Strictly Sail & Kayak let me use their demo Hobie Lynx, I had always fished from an Old Town Loon sit-in paddle kayak. So I had never put together a Hobie, or stood up in a kayak… which is part of the reason they wanted me to make this video. It is from the perspective of someone who is not an expert, showing this is a great light-weight boat with easy set-up. There are plenty of “expert walkthrough” videos out there if that is more to your liking.
Kevin I would be willing to bet GirlGoneFishing has logged more hours in a kayak, fishing this year than you have in your lifetime!! As for not being able to fish thats a joke just watch some of the other fishing videos on her channel. 39,000 views she must be doing something right. As my Grandmother use to tell me if you dont have anything nice to say keep your mouth shut.
@@kevinsams4043 Thanks, Kevin, but it is okay… he’s entitled to his opinion, it doesn’t bother me at all.
@@kevinsams4043 It looked ridiculous. It appeared they never fished and/or kayaked much. Perhaps if I watched other videos they posted, I would get they were just being silly.
This demo was not very well thought out. Why didn’t they give this girl a dry land walk through so she would be familiar with the different systems of this kayak instead of videoing her fumbling around? She should have known how to mount the rudder and Mirage drive before going anywhere near the water. As for launching, I don’t think sitting on the kayak on dry land and scooting it over gravel is the way to go. What would she have done at a concrete boat ramp? Put it in the water and paddle out a bit, get on the kayak, then mount the Mirage drive. Oh wait a minute, she didn’t have a paddle! This is wrong too. If you are out on the water and the drive breaks, or in shallow water, you need a paddle!
For me, this was a very poor demo.
Speaking as “this girl”’, I appreciate your point of view, but the demo was exactly as I wanted it. It was my first look at the Lynx. They had given me a demonstration of everything at Strictly Sail before I left with the Lynx, and the shop owner was right behind me in getting to the lake…I chose to do the video before he got there, because I wanted it to be an authentic, brand-new approach to the kayak. I did have a paddle, it was in the Lynx paddle holder. This boat is often purchased as a river kayak, so if the hull isn’t able to handle dragging over gravel, many people would be very surprised. I have now fished in this Lynx for 4 weeks, including 5 tournaments, and I love it, I am quite pleased with both the video and the Lynx. But thank you for your feedback. :)
@@GirlGoneFishing Melissa. I was in no way meaning to be offensive to you i.e. “This girl.” I had started my comment after viewing the video and did not recall that you had given your name. As for my observations, I was only relating what I interpreted from the video. I had no way of knowing your intentions as to giving the impression that this was your first look at the kayak or knowing that in fact that you had been given the run down before going to the lake. Nor did I have any knowledge of your previous skills. This the first GirlsGoneFishing video
I have seen. So, please forgive my possibly overzealous criticism.
@@sfeddie1 Differing opinions are what make our world interesting. :)
Look at this way. If this disey bee 🐝 can muddle her way through the setup and assembly process it has to be fairly straightforward. It is an intuitive design. Her video proved that!
@@johnshuler1396 Well my name (Melissa) does mean “honey bee” in Greek!