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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: The city of Orange
Posts: 1,278
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Thoughts on a Hobie Revolution as your first kayak
I have a friend who is giving me a good deal on a Hobie Revo 13. I am a big guy +225lbs, and I am wondering if this is the right kayak for me. Its has a bunch of extras included and he is a trusted friend so I know the price is right. As a long time "Surf Fisher", I have always been intrigued of what kind of damage could I do out there?
So any "Big" guys fishing a Revo or should look for a wider kayak? Any thoughts much appreciated. --John |
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WildernessWanker
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Lancaster, CA
Posts: 345
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Ask him if you can demo it before you purchase it, then go cruise around a harbor or marina.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Camarillo
Posts: 1,491
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Yup agree. Keep in mind that being in the harbor or bays are one thing. Being out in open water is another when swells pick up. Another tip to build on great advise so far is to go out and swing side to side to test how stable you are without flipping. I did that before settling on my current kayak and also tested future kayak (outback) this way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 424
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I'm 6'4" 225lbs and I'm very satisfied with my 13" Revo. I've had it close to 4 years, take it out of LJ all the time.
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Riverside
Posts: 108
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I weigh 245 and fished a Revo for 3 years before I swapped for an Outback. Its stable enough but I do not miss the "wet ride" of the Revo.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,856
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I heard of that same 'wet ride' complaint from other revo owners.
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Brandon
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: San Diego
Posts: 2,345
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This is it rigged up and wouldn't trade it for any other kayak. More than stable and plenty big for me. Upgrade to a high back seat and the turbo fins first and you won't regret buying that boat. |
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