PA vs Revo - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WahooUSMA · 07-10-2010, 02:44 PM

Launched my PA for the first time this a.m. and here are my first impressions of the PA vs. the Revo.

1). The PA is one heavy ass kayak, especially when loaded up - The Revo is much lighter and easier to move around. 2). Speed - Revo hands down. 3). Comfort - PA unbelievably comfortable. 3. Tracking - Have to give it to the Revo - just didn't seem like the PA rudder had enough width to bite when under power and I found myself adjusting the steering all the time. 4). Stability - Damn, its sure is nice to be able to move around the cockpit, stand up to pee, etc.. So for sure, PA wins. 5). Launching/Landing - Personally, I think Hobie's in general suck at this process. At least I didn't roll today, but then the surf was only 1 to 2! 6). Staying Dry - No comparison - PA. 7). Storage - Un-freaking real - PA hands down. I pre-loaded everything at the house last night (Jared's tip), got to the launch and just pulled the PA from the truck bed and I was ready to go.

All in all, its like Chevy vs. Ford - Personal preference. I definitely won't be selling my Revo anytime soon. Both are great kayaks.

On another note: For those that have the PA's - Do you find that the hatches leak? My seals leaked more than a hooker in a two bit German whore house! The liner in the front hatch was almost 1/2 full after launching through the small surf!

07-10-2010, 02:44 PM	#1
WahooUSMA Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 753	PA vs Revo Launched my PA for the first time this a.m. and here are my first impressions of the PA vs. the Revo. 1). The PA is one heavy ass kayak, especially when loaded up - The Revo is much lighter and easier to move around. 2). Speed - Revo hands down. 3). Comfort - PA unbelievably comfortable. 3. Tracking - Have to give it to the Revo - just didn't seem like the PA rudder had enough width to bite when under power and I found myself adjusting the steering all the time. 4). Stability - Damn, its sure is nice to be able to move around the cockpit, stand up to pee, etc.. So for sure, PA wins. 5). Launching/Landing - Personally, I think Hobie's in general suck at this process. At least I didn't roll today, but then the surf was only 1 to 2! 6). Staying Dry - No comparison - PA. 7). Storage - Un-freaking real - PA hands down. I pre-loaded everything at the house last night (Jared's tip), got to the launch and just pulled the PA from the truck bed and I was ready to go. All in all, its like Chevy vs. Ford - Personal preference. I definitely won't be selling my Revo anytime soon. Both are great kayaks. On another note: For those that have the PA's - Do you find that the hatches leak? My seals leaked more than a hooker in a two bit German whore house! The liner in the front hatch was almost 1/2 full after launching through the small surf! __________________ GO ARMY BEAT NAVY! Bad decisions make great stories!