[Billy V]

Originally Posted by forefrazier

1. Will there be a noticable difference in speed with the Adventure over the Revo? (Either would be upgraded to turbo fins)
They will be similar in speed with the Adventure having a slight advantage in speed and ease of paddling.
16' and 27.5" verses 13.5' and 28.5" longer and thinner is faster, but they are both fast. The longer yak slices through anything like a dart.

If you were going to do any significant Paddling I would go with the longer thinner yak, but again, they both paddle good.

2. Will I experience a difference in stabilty with the Revo over the Adventure? Is this something I would get used to over time anyway and should not be of concern?
They both feel about the same to me. I climb all over mine and have never come close to flipping it. Secondary stability is good on both boats.

3. If the Revo is almost as fast and I will not notice much difference, will loading and transporting the longer Adventure be a pain after a while?
Its hard to say if you will notice any difference loading it. The specifications say both boats weigh the same. But I can tell you this....my Adventure seem perfectly balanced when I lift it over head from the midship handles, I'm sure this is no accident.

I would like to make a decision soon so that I can still find a 2008 model before the price increase hits for the 2009's.
Try them both a couple of times and see what you like, they both are great kayaks. If you still can't decide buy them both.
-SF

I hope this helps.