Tandem AI as a kayak

Author: josh

Category: News

Published on Monday, 05 April 2010 06:20

Written by Josh

Hobie community forum member Roadrunner has done a hands-on write up of the tandem AI used in mono-hull kayak mode. The overall impression is very positive, reporting good speeds, excellent stability, good turning capabilities as well as quite capable of being used solo. If you're in the market for a tandem AI and are hungry for information on it's performance and capabilities, this might be worth reading.

There is no doubt about it, the TA is now the fastest kayak in the Hobie fleet. In a "one hour fast cruise", we were able to cover 5.62 miles in calm conditions with Turbofins, slightly faster than the Adventure under similar conditions. The boat ran quietly, with only the subtle chortle of stern wake interrupting its stealthy glide. Rudder authority was excellent and the boat turned well considering its length.

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