Mention Hobie in a crowd of kayak anglers and you’ll likely spark a conversation about the MirageDrive pedal-powered propulsion system. But with the redesign of the paddle-powered Quest 13, Hobie will have paddle enthusiasts talking, too.
I first caught sight of the new Quest 13 at last summer’s Outdoor Retailer tradeshow in Salt Lake City. Like a bee to honey, the sleek, clean machine sucked me in and had me buzzing. Hobie fishing product manager, Morgan Promnitz, took me on a tour of the boat’s new and improved features. While pointing out upgrades like a higher, drier seat, flat deck for standing, map pockets and extra space for mounting accessories, Promnitz explained that the boat is designed to…
This article appears in the Spring 2014 issue of Kayak Angler. To get more kayak fishing content and to watch exclusive video extras, download our free iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch App or Android App or read it here.
