Who rides hobie revo 11? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

45user · 11-21-2013, 04:38 PM

And how do you like it? I am still trying to decide on which to get between outback and revo. Like the portability of smaller yak but not sure of stability in open water. But I am not going out to the oil rig

Thank you for your input!
45

Fishwhisperer619 · 11-21-2013, 04:55 PM

I don't own either of them but have spent a decent amount of time on each. The revo is nice, simpler, and faster than the outback. However, stability of the outback is pretty solid. It has two extra molded rod holders and has more cargo room than the revo. I guess it all depends on what you like to do, and how long you like to be on the water

45user · 11-21-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

I don't own either of them but have spent a decent amount of time on each. The revo is nice, simpler, and faster than the outback. However, stability of the outback is pretty solid. It has two extra molded rod holders and has more cargo room than the revo. I guess it all depends on what you like to do, and how long you like to be on the water

Thanks for the reply
Just half a day at the most when I'm out
I currently have stealth 12 and trident prowler 15
I like both of them for what they can do but trident is a bit long to carry in my super crew shortbed.

Fishwhisperer619 · 11-21-2013, 05:56 PM

Do you do ocean? Lake? What do you like to target?
That's what I meant when I asked what you like to do

45user · 11-21-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishwhisperer619

Do you do ocean? Lake? What do you like to target?
That's what I meant when I asked what you like to do

Mostly ocean these days
I go to nph, dp & MDR. Fish for bass and halibut most of the time.
Went to la jolla couple times for WSB & YT but so far no luck
And I went on a islander mothership trip last year for the first time and plan to go every year

Southman · 11-21-2013, 07:10 PM

I picked up 2 Revo 11's. One for me, one for my wife. I was strictly looking for versatility. With these I can fish fresh and salt water, lift them over my head (57 lbs. ea.) and put them both on the roof rack. They've been to Montana, Colorado, Lake Mojave, San Diego, etc.

I outfitted one with a couple of Ram mounts for rod holder and fish finder and made a little battery compartment in the bow for the transducer/battery. I'm 6'1, 180 and I do fit in it, but there's not much room left. Stability is OK as I've learned just how far I can lean over.

All in all I could have also gone with the Revo 13, but it's a few more lbs. with the same features. I do admit I'm a little envious when I see the guys in the Outbacks and larger yaks stretching out and even standing.

Hope that helps.

45user · 11-21-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Southman

I picked up 2 Revo 11's. One for me, one for my wife. I was strictly looking for versatility. With these I can fish fresh and salt water, lift them over my head (57 lbs. ea.) and put them both on the roof rack. They've been to Montana, Colorado, Lake Mojave, San Diego, etc.

I outfitted one with a couple of Ram mounts for rod holder and fish finder and made a little battery compartment in the bow for the transducer/battery. I'm 6'1, 180 and I do fit in it, but there's not much room left. Stability is OK as I've learned just how far I can lean over.

All in all I could have also gone with the Revo 13, but it's a few more lbs. with the same features. I do admit I'm a little envious when I see the guys in the Outbacks and larger yaks stretching out and even standing.

Hope that helps.

Thanks for your reply!

YakDout · 11-21-2013, 09:06 PM

Why not the revo 13 . Not too much heavier but I'd assume more stability. I have one and love it. I've had a wilderness system ride as my first kayak and a tarpon 140 as my second. Can't beat the hobies in my opinion. But test the revo 13 before you choose the 11. More stability plus added rigging options.

11-21-2013, 04:38 PM	#1
45user Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 576	Who rides hobie revo 11? And how do you like it? I am still trying to decide on which to get between outback and revo. Like the portability of smaller yak but not sure of stability in open water. But I am not going out to the oil rig Thank you for your input! 45

11-21-2013, 04:55 PM	#2
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	I don't own either of them but have spent a decent amount of time on each. The revo is nice, simpler, and faster than the outback. However, stability of the outback is pretty solid. It has two extra molded rod holders and has more cargo room than the revo. I guess it all depends on what you like to do, and how long you like to be on the water

11-21-2013, 05:56 PM	#4
Fishwhisperer619 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: chula vista Posts: 323	Do you do ocean? Lake? What do you like to target? That's what I meant when I asked what you like to do

11-21-2013, 07:10 PM	#6
Southman Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Laguna Niguel Posts: 89	I picked up 2 Revo 11's. One for me, one for my wife. I was strictly looking for versatility. With these I can fish fresh and salt water, lift them over my head (57 lbs. ea.) and put them both on the roof rack. They've been to Montana, Colorado, Lake Mojave, San Diego, etc. I outfitted one with a couple of Ram mounts for rod holder and fish finder and made a little battery compartment in the bow for the transducer/battery. I'm 6'1, 180 and I do fit in it, but there's not much room left. Stability is OK as I've learned just how far I can lean over. All in all I could have also gone with the Revo 13, but it's a few more lbs. with the same features. I do admit I'm a little envious when I see the guys in the Outbacks and larger yaks stretching out and even standing. Hope that helps.

11-21-2013, 09:06 PM	#8
YakDout Brandon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,345	Why not the revo 13 . Not too much heavier but I'd assume more stability. I have one and love it. I've had a wilderness system ride as my first kayak and a tarpon 140 as my second. Can't beat the hobies in my opinion. But test the revo 13 before you choose the 11. More stability plus added rigging options.