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

bus kid · 03-19-2012, 05:44 AM

Welcome to BWE, I went with a Revo. What are you thinking of selling the quest for $$ ?

Search feature is your friend.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12502

MVC · 03-19-2012, 06:10 AM

Go with the Revo 13

oneyedeer · 03-19-2012, 06:22 AM

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

TJones · 03-19-2012, 06:45 AM

i have a revo 13 and and outback. i started with outback. two very different yaks . the outback is very stable, becuase it is wider. the revo is quicker and more nimble to peddle . if you are going to paddle all day , that is when you start to feel it. guys with revos will seem to pull away from you so you are working a little bit harder to keep up. unless you are confined to space dont look at an eleven footer . they trade off will be minimal. in rough water you will also get more water over the bow with the outback. outback is rated to carry 50 pounds more , which may be an advantage if you are a big guy and carry lots of gear. such as scuba diving or hooping or like me carry 12 rods

. finding a used revo 11 probably wont happen, so if you want to save money, 13 revo or outback is more realistic. most people will agree , none of these yaks handle great in surf , but with peddles you can get of danger zone quicker. if you cant find a place to test one , we can possibly meet up and fish together in future. pm. goodluck.

mtnbykr2 · 03-19-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneyedeer

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

Great advise right there....

both great boats

jorluivil · 03-19-2012, 07:50 AM

The old Revo vs Outback dilemma

Mobsan · 03-19-2012, 08:15 AM

Thanks everyone that has posted a reply thus far. I am 5'11" and only a 160lbs, so it sounds like the Revo would be a good fit for me. I was only considering the 11' just to shave a little bit of weight and save 2 more feet from hanging out the bed of my Tacoma. What's a fair price to ask for on a Quest that is less then a year old? Again, it will include a Lowrance XD 50 installed by Fastlane. If I wasn't so lazy and out-of-shape I guess I would just keep it, but hands-free fishing just seems so much better. Thanks again.

Matt

RK · 03-19-2012, 09:37 AM

Your gonna get a thousand varied opinions the demo idea is the best, youll know what you like when you try.
The revo actually handles "surf" extremely well.

seriola_killer · 03-19-2012, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jorluivil

The old Revo vs Outback dilemma

^^^^^^ This, and also the knee-jerk "Revo" response at the time without knowing the height/weight of the angler and stuff he may be carrying.

fishingfiend · 03-19-2012, 04:19 PM

I recently purchased an outback after much deliberation. I'm 5'7" and 160. The stability/room were the selling points to me. Though the revo was more agile, I didn't feel it had a lot of space for my gear. Like many here, I'm a fisherman first so kayaking prowess was secondary to me.

xpresso2am · 03-19-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneyedeer

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

do exactly that, both yaks are great, it comes down to personal preference.

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03-19-2012, 06:45 AM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	testing is a good idea. i have a revo 13 and and outback. i started with outback. two very different yaks . the outback is very stable, becuase it is wider. the revo is quicker and more nimble to peddle . if you are going to paddle all day , that is when you start to feel it. guys with revos will seem to pull away from you so you are working a little bit harder to keep up. unless you are confined to space dont look at an eleven footer . they trade off will be minimal. in rough water you will also get more water over the bow with the outback. outback is rated to carry 50 pounds more , which may be an advantage if you are a big guy and carry lots of gear. such as scuba diving or hooping or like me carry 12 rods . finding a used revo 11 probably wont happen, so if you want to save money, 13 revo or outback is more realistic. most people will agree , none of these yaks handle great in surf , but with peddles you can get of danger zone quicker. if you cant find a place to test one , we can possibly meet up and fish together in future. pm. goodluck.

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jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The old Revo vs Outback dilemma __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-19-2012, 08:15 AM	#7
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Outback vs. Revo Thanks everyone that has posted a reply thus far. I am 5'11" and only a 160lbs, so it sounds like the Revo would be a good fit for me. I was only considering the 11' just to shave a little bit of weight and save 2 more feet from hanging out the bed of my Tacoma. What's a fair price to ask for on a Quest that is less then a year old? Again, it will include a Lowrance XD 50 installed by Fastlane. If I wasn't so lazy and out-of-shape I guess I would just keep it, but hands-free fishing just seems so much better. Thanks again. Matt

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03-19-2012, 06:10 AM	#2
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Go with the Revo 13

03-19-2012, 06:22 AM	#3
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

03-19-2012, 09:37 AM	#8
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Your gonna get a thousand varied opinions the demo idea is the best, youll know what you like when you try. The revo actually handles "surf" extremely well.

03-19-2012, 04:19 PM	#10
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I recently purchased an outback after much deliberation. I'm 5'7" and 160. The stability/room were the selling points to me. Though the revo was more agile, I didn't feel it had a lot of space for my gear. Like many here, I'm a fisherman first so kayaking prowess was secondary to me.