tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post6548580409744896135..comments2024-03-28T20:03:03.698+10:00Comments on Gnarlydog News: GEAR: a rudder like no othergnarlydoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-10763022097529660452014-04-29T11:20:02.411+10:002014-04-29T11:20:02.411+10:00Cheers for the feedback mate and the great web sit...Cheers for the feedback mate and the great web site. love your stuff keep it coming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661656011927570651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-84463864783231819512014-04-29T08:16:20.309+10:002014-04-29T08:16:20.309+10:00Scott, to clarify, the Hybrid 550 is designed in A...Scott, to clarify, the Hybrid 550 is designed in Australia and manufactured in China. The construction is indeed excellent and there were absolutely no flaws in the samples I have seen. The construction is a honeycomb core that makes it very stiff but at the same time still light. It is in my opinion a superb kayak. <br />Unfortunately I am a little bit too big (arse) and I don't fit the gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-21271510723097688882014-04-28T21:16:51.004+10:002014-04-28T21:16:51.004+10:00I am considering buying a Hybrid 550 as a long ran...I am considering buying a Hybrid 550 as a long rang expedition boat. My main reasons are <br />1). I want an Australian made boat<br />2). From what i can tell (online research) the construction is excellent<br />3). From what i can tell it is quite fast yet able to carry a descent load<br />4). I love new designs and people who chase there dreams.<br /><br />you did most of ur article on the Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05661656011927570651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-37371496444402110312013-11-24T17:13:27.095+10:002013-11-24T17:13:27.095+10:00unfortunately not at this time; Australia onlyunfortunately not at this time; Australia onlygnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-18737396866580398712013-11-24T05:18:33.672+10:002013-11-24T05:18:33.672+10:00Are these boats for sale in the US?Are these boats for sale in the US?Don Giafardinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12132700307611899029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-35291165499081682132013-02-15T23:02:57.547+10:002013-02-15T23:02:57.547+10:00I also thought that the Hybrid rudder was similar ...I also thought that the Hybrid rudder was similar to the Mirage. As mentioned in the article above the pivot points are in a different location making the rudder swing on a more slanted angle allowing it to be also less prone to damage. The material of the blade is unique and the manufacturer offers lifetime warranty on the blade. In the very unlikely event that one could somehow damage the pivotgnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-89965936769493173562013-02-15T16:28:10.567+10:002013-02-15T16:28:10.567+10:00With the aid of some photos and/or diagrams can yo...With the aid of some photos and/or diagrams can you explain what makes the Hybrid rudder so superior to the Mirage ? Just looking at photos of the 2 kayaks in question it seems that the rudder systems are very similar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-44225725187740732812013-02-01T20:46:04.805+10:002013-02-01T20:46:04.805+10:00It looks like he is the same guy who offers "...It looks like he is the same guy who offers "free" $500 paddle http://www.seakayakforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=72&sid=cc4a1ccb9dece48fd82d6c149c7fe891 Andrehttp://www.hybridkayaksaustralia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-50953147002430077122013-02-01T00:51:46.985+10:002013-02-01T00:51:46.985+10:00(Tongue in cheek tease) Your buddy is also using ...(Tongue in cheek tease) Your buddy is also using a proper paddle.Rob Pealinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316387987980674902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-29120195915350301702013-01-30T21:50:21.717+10:002013-01-30T21:50:21.717+10:00“I had a GOOD look at the rudder on the Hybrid550 ...“I had a GOOD look at the rudder on the Hybrid550 and I have one thing to say: brilliant.”<br /> Wow, the Hybrid R&D team should be celebrating right now! But I heard they are postponing until the Hybrid550 is included in your “Outstanding Gear” section. LOL<br />Andrehttp://www.hybridkayaksaustralia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-84675308201414190262013-01-29T10:52:07.386+10:002013-01-29T10:52:07.386+10:00The rudder of the Hybrid550 is unique in many ways...The rudder of the Hybrid550 is unique in many ways and I can't see how an over stern rudder could even come close to the design of the Hybrid. While the material of the rudders that I broke was weak (probably intentional) the pivot point is the weakest spot on an over stern rudder.<br />I made some replacement blades in carbon/Kevlar but then the risk of breaking the anchor/pivot became too gnarlydoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783031534973509076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-338035162763763423.post-79409154791844951502013-01-29T09:48:17.611+10:002013-01-29T09:48:17.611+10:00Nice! After braking the rudder on my Cobra Expedi...Nice! After braking the rudder on my Cobra Expedition a few times I made only from a thick black cutting board that does not kick up. It does not turn the boat as fast but it holds up well in the surf and keeps the boat straight in most any conditions except for surf.<br /><br />I'm glad that others are making better rudders, the ones for racing boats sure don't hold up.Canoe Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06878643833070515395noreply@blogger.com