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Wilder Side Freedom Launcher® - Sportsman Classic for Hobie Mirage Outback

Suggested Retail
$720 USD

Freedom Launcher® - Sportsman Classic for Hobie Mirage Outback

Wilder Side
< Transport, Storage & Launching

Wilder Side

Freedom Launcher® - Sportsman Classic for Hobie Mirage Outback
Suggested Retail
$720 USD
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Wilder Side

At Wilder Side, we're about helping paddlers and e-boaters get to the water, get in the water, and have more fun on the water. We are about maximizing the fun and minimizing the hassle. Our first product solves one of the first problems... getting a heavy rig to the water from the campsite or parking lot solo. Our revolutionary Freedom Launcher® provides retractable gear for either kayaks or canoes built to fit up to your watercraft. Our customers like options, and they've asked for new upgrade choices. So we listened and delivered. Whether it is custom paint or wheels, we aim to please with the best landing gear for fishing kayaks - that's what our customers tell us we do!

Overview

This kit is specially configured for Hobie Kayaks: Mirage Outback Our most popular trim level, the Sportsman Classic offers a Black Powder Coat Freedom Bracket with an option of three trim colors.  New for 2024, this kit features our Gen 3 Freedom bracket, with less parts to assemble and a sleek new look. This Freedom Launcher arrangement is designed specifically for the Hobie kayaks listed above.  Our goal is to provide you a ready-made kit that will adapt directly
Why purchase a Freedom Launcher?? Our customers told us:  tired of wrestling with your heavy kayak - lifting it up onto your portable wheels in the parking lot or boat launch, then having the kayak slide off their cart.   Or their landing gear require twisting your shoulder in uncomfortable positions to retract or deploy.  If this sounds like you, the Freedom Launcher® takes much of the pain and hassle out of your watercraft launching process! It is a revolutionary Patent pending design of retractable wheels for kayaks and canoes that neatly fold up parallel to the side of your watercraft. Simply push the release lever and guide the wheels to the extended or retracted position. No fiddling with locking pins as they are built into the system. Watercraft stays upright during the launching process. No need to remove gear from watercraft at water’s edge.
MSRP
$720 USD

Highlights

  • Easy lever-action to stow and deploy while seated
  • Wide mounting pattern provides superior load distribution
  • Wide leg stance resists tipping
  • Duty cycle means no fussing on ramps; reduced chance to scrape hull

Available Colours

  • Orange
  • Tan
  • Black

Wilder Side

At Wilder Side, we're about helping paddlers and e-boaters get to the water, get in the water, and have more fun on the water. We are about maximizing the fun and minimizing the hassle. Our first product solves one of the first problems... getting a heavy rig to the water from the campsite or parking lot solo. Our revolutionary Freedom Launcher® provides retractable gear for either kayaks or canoes built to fit up to your watercraft. Our customers like options, and they've asked for new upgrade choices. So we listened and delivered. Whether it is custom paint or wheels, we aim to please with the best landing gear for fishing kayaks - that's what our customers tell us we do!

Features & Specifications

Overview
  • Model Year: 2024
  • Category: Transport, Storage & Launching
  • Product Type: Launching Devices
  • Paddlesport: Kayaking
  • Best Used For: Fishing
Specifications
  • Length: 48" / 121.9 cm
  • Width: 12" / 30.5 cm
  • Height: 6" / 15.2 cm
  • Weight: 328 oz / 11.6 g
Details
  • Easily stow or deploy while seated
  • Saltwater ready; no maintenance req'd
  • Rugged design
  • Mounting Group; Hobie Outback ready
  • Color trim options available
  • Shipping wt: 23 lb

What Users Are Saying

The quality is EXCELLENT. The very high grade of material. I would grade Wilder Side and the Freedom Launcher Sportsman Edition as a five star and it was worth the money.

- Jim from Seattle
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5 Based on 1 customer reviews
Apr 12, 2024
Jim from Seattle

Mr. David Schricker, This is Jim, from Seattle, WA. Just to let you know that I Completed the installation of the Freedom Launcher and I'm very happy withe the Freedom Launcher. 1. The quality is EXCELLENT. The very high grade of material. The thickness of the cross bar, and the wheel post, angle bar, and all the way down to the stainless steel bolts. 2. The instructions was very easy to understand. 3. I would grade Wilder Side and the Freedom Launcher Sportsman Edition as a Five star and it was worth the money. Thank you. Jim form Seattle

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