Hobie Outback or Revo? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

food4less562 · 01-19-2013, 05:56 AM

Which ever model this guy is using, seems pretty stable...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADSXNYtL-54

BrokeLoser · 01-19-2013, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by food4less562

Which ever model this guy is using, seems pretty stable...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADSXNYtL-54

If stability is a primary concern look at the Pro Angler

jorluivil · 01-19-2013, 07:28 AM

The million dollar question. There are so many things to consider when choosing the right kayak. Peddle, paddle, wide, narrow, long, short. What you choose will be based on what you plan on using it for. Revo's are great for speed and going long distances but not as stable as a outback or PA. Revo's also have less storage space than the outback or PA. Are you going to hoopnet? That's another thing to consider.

danjor · 01-19-2013, 08:00 AM

Just buy one of each

Emeraldbaykayaks · 01-19-2013, 12:58 PM

The guy in the youtube video is in a outback which I would pick over a Revo because you get more room and more stable but like said before the outback is not as fast as the Revo.

BrokeLoser · 01-19-2013, 04:07 PM

Don't buy a a kayak because its fast...no kayak is fast...If you want to go fast buy a boat

bus kid · 01-19-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

Revo's are great for speed and going long distances but not as stable as a outback or PA.

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Originally Posted by Emeraldbaykayaks

The guy in the youtube video is in a outback which I would pick over a Revo because you get more room and more stable but like said before the outback is not as fast as the Revo.

Have you ever seen anyone standing and casting on a outback.
I do it all the time on my revo.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hbthiekkdi1r44r/100_0294.MP4

Di$co · 01-22-2013, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Don't buy a a kayak because its fast...no kayak is fast...If you want to go fast buy a boat

Speed of a kayak translates to how much energy it takes you to paddle to where you want to fish. Or if you paddle with a group or fish with friends then you end up paddling alone as everyone else is already out fishing. Faster boats mean less time paddling and more time fishing.

On that note, the fastest kayak is one that you don't tip over or fall off of.

CheapPelican · 01-22-2013, 10:01 AM

Faster kayak = less energy expended getting to where you need to go. I fish with guys who have all the different Hobies. A Revo takes 1 1/2 kicks to keep pace with one kick of my adventure and a PA 12 takes 2 kicks. That adds up at the end of the day.

01-19-2013, 05:56 AM	#1
food4less562 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 224	Hobie Outback or Revo? Which ever model this guy is using, seems pretty stable... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADSXNYtL-54

01-19-2013, 07:28 AM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The million dollar question. There are so many things to consider when choosing the right kayak. Peddle, paddle, wide, narrow, long, short. What you choose will be based on what you plan on using it for. Revo's are great for speed and going long distances but not as stable as a outback or PA. Revo's also have less storage space than the outback or PA. Are you going to hoopnet? That's another thing to consider. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

01-19-2013, 04:07 PM	#6
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Don't buy a a kayak because its fast...no kayak is fast...If you want to go fast buy a boat Last edited by BrokeLoser; 01-19-2013 at 10:03 PM.

01-22-2013, 10:01 AM	#9
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Faster kayak = less energy expended getting to where you need to go. I fish with guys who have all the different Hobies. A Revo takes 1 1/2 kicks to keep pace with one kick of my adventure and a PA 12 takes 2 kicks. That adds up at the end of the day. __________________ Last edited by CheapPelican; 01-22-2013 at 10:55 AM.

01-19-2013, 08:00 AM	#4
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	Just buy one of each

01-19-2013, 12:58 PM	#5
Emeraldbaykayaks Junior Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 25	The guy in the youtube video is in a outback which I would pick over a Revo because you get more room and more stable but like said before the outback is not as fast as the Revo.