Hobie outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

basskillah1496 · 03-20-2011, 10:22 PM

If all goes well i will have mine very soon. Does anybody have advice or disagree with this idea?

Adam12 · 03-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Yeah, buy a Revo instead.

MuddyMike · 03-21-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam12

Yeah, buy a Revo instead.

That's pretty insightful advice.

I'm pretty happy with my Outback. I've been out about a half a dozen times so far. Some days were an effortless 5+ miles according to the GPS.

I think the turbo fins and the sailing rudder were pretty solid upgrades.

Only one regret so far ... I don't like the Hobie rod leashes. My hooks have got stuck in them a couple times. I'm going to replace them eventually with that rubber coated wire style of leash.

Nic D · 03-21-2011, 12:13 AM

love my outback

Adam12 · 03-21-2011, 05:06 AM

I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

roadx · 03-21-2011, 05:58 AM

the outback was the right choice for me, comfort and stability over maybe slight speed.
you want more speed use turbo fins. love my outback!
try getting more space on your revo.

get what feels right for you and dont look back aahhh outback

Nic D · 03-21-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam12

I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

I'll race you in my outback...loser buys the Ballast Point

and ps. the revo is not more agile... by a long shot

-scallywag- · 03-21-2011, 07:32 AM

here's some good threads...

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...&view=previous

http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7420

For me, the big killer on the outback is the hull slap which is just plain annoying in any kind of light chop. The outback also get much slower the choppier/windier it gets.

Kaijuu · 03-21-2011, 08:35 AM

I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows:

The Outback:
Pros;
+has a larger, more comfortable cockpit
+A bit more stable
+DRYER, no wet ass all day
+Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays)
+Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush.

Cons;
-Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp).
-high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue)
-A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20%
-Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry)

The Revo:
Pros;
+Longer faster easier to paddle
+Much less hull slap, WET

Cons;

Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs.

-The water bottle hits my leg (annoying)
-The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to)
-WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying
-Not quite as stable but still very good
Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc..

These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree.

I kept my Outback !

Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

deepdvr · 03-21-2011, 10:18 AM

The age old debate continues......

Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse.

For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.

buttchaser · 03-21-2011, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by basskillah1496

If all goes well i will have mine very soon. Does anybody have advice or disagree with this idea?

The only advise I have is, go in to OEX and demo them both , You'll be happy that you did.

Pocoloco · 03-21-2011, 12:44 PM

love my outback for the ocean, but i use my pro angler for flat water. both are great fishing platforms.

and yes this was my 1st post on this site

Deamon · 03-21-2011, 01:00 PM

just sold my Outback and bought Kaijuu's "wet" Revo. I did not experience the wet butt thing...on my first trip. The Revo is considerably faster but the peddle work (with the super turbo's) definitely put a hurt on my old arse knees...Seemed as stable too in windy choppy fresh water...Both are GREAT yaks to move around in...

dsafety · 03-21-2011, 01:40 PM

Cure for "wet butt syndrome" = waders. You can also open up one of the seat scuppers to drain out sitting water.

Bob

Caffeind · 03-22-2011, 07:54 PM

Hey Hobie experts, is the weight cap on a Hobie the max that it will still be useable at (ie. Wilderness Systems yaks) or the max until it sinks ( ie. Malibus) ???

03-20-2011, 10:22 PM	#1
basskillah1496 Junior Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 21	Hobie outback If all goes well i will have mine very soon. Does anybody have advice or disagree with this idea?

03-21-2011, 12:13 AM	#4
Nic D Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Clairemont Posts: 813	love my outback __________________ instagram - @DRAGO619

03-21-2011, 05:58 AM	#6
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	the outback was the right choice for me, comfort and stability over maybe slight speed. you want more speed use turbo fins. love my outback! try getting more space on your revo. get what feels right for you and dont look back aahhh outback __________________

03-21-2011, 08:35 AM	#9
Kaijuu "Floater" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 164	O vs R I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows: The Outback: Pros; +has a larger, more comfortable cockpit +A bit more stable +DRYER, no wet ass all day +Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays) +Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush. Cons; -Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp). -high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue) -A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20% -Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry) The Revo: Pros; +Longer faster easier to paddle +Much less hull slap, WET Cons; Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs. -The water bottle hits my leg (annoying) -The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to) -WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying -Not quite as stable but still very good Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc.. These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree. I kept my Outback ! Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

03-21-2011, 12:44 PM	#12
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	love my outback for the ocean, but i use my pro angler for flat water. both are great fishing platforms. and yes this was my 1st post on this site Last edited by Pocoloco; 03-21-2011 at 12:45 PM. Reason: more

03-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#2
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Yeah, buy a Revo instead.

03-21-2011, 05:06 AM	#5
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	I said I loved my Outback before I sold it and bought a Revo. The Outback is too slow, the Revo is much quicker and agile.

03-21-2011, 07:32 AM	#8
-scallywag- Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: on the road... Posts: 598	here's some good threads... http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewt...&view=previous http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=7420 For me, the big killer on the outback is the hull slap which is just plain annoying in any kind of light chop. The outback also get much slower the choppier/windier it gets.

03-21-2011, 10:18 AM	#10
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	The age old debate continues...... Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse. For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.

03-21-2011, 01:00 PM	#13
Deamon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,972	Outback just sold my Outback and bought Kaijuu's "wet" Revo. I did not experience the wet butt thing...on my first trip. The Revo is considerably faster but the peddle work (with the super turbo's) definitely put a hurt on my old arse knees...Seemed as stable too in windy choppy fresh water...Both are GREAT yaks to move around in...

03-21-2011, 01:40 PM	#14
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Cure for "wet butt syndrome" = waders. You can also open up one of the seat scuppers to drain out sitting water. Bob

03-22-2011, 07:54 PM	#15
Caffeind Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OC Posts: 146	Hey Hobie experts, is the weight cap on a Hobie the max that it will still be useable at (ie. Wilderness Systems yaks) or the max until it sinks ( ie. Malibus) ???