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

flydigital · 01-05-2010, 10:08 AM

6'1 and 250 here on the Revo, my favorite yack so far. Its plenty capacity for me and a full load of gear either live bait fishing (with 7gal hobie tank) or hooping with 5 nets. At 6'4" you're going to need to use the last position on the pedals (7). The hobie pedals have a habit of rubbing the side of the deck near the full-forward position when in position 7, but removing the foot straps and cutting off the strap peg on the side solves the problem. I myself use position 6 most of the time (more leverage and power) but occasional use 7 when slow trolling, its less fatigue.

I switched to pedal because of pain and tingling associated with paddling, I was concerned that the Revo would not be enough capacity for me and my gear - but after demoing, it was a non-issue. Its about the same stability as any other 14-16 foot yak out there.

Good luck with your decision.. you should go out and demo one (again) and see. I highly recommend the turbo fins, sailing rudder and the comfort seat pad!

Gino · 01-05-2010, 10:31 AM

I was going to say, Talk to Damian! but he found you first!

I dont like the Hobie becuase i dont like how you sit in them. The Pro Angler looks cool, but they got to coem down in price.

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01-05-2010, 10:08 AM	#1
flydigital Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 192	6'1 and 250 here on the Revo, my favorite yack so far. Its plenty capacity for me and a full load of gear either live bait fishing (with 7gal hobie tank) or hooping with 5 nets. At 6'4" you're going to need to use the last position on the pedals (7). The hobie pedals have a habit of rubbing the side of the deck near the full-forward position when in position 7, but removing the foot straps and cutting off the strap peg on the side solves the problem. I myself use position 6 most of the time (more leverage and power) but occasional use 7 when slow trolling, its less fatigue. I switched to pedal because of pain and tingling associated with paddling, I was concerned that the Revo would not be enough capacity for me and my gear - but after demoing, it was a non-issue. Its about the same stability as any other 14-16 foot yak out there. Good luck with your decision.. you should go out and demo one (again) and see. I highly recommend the turbo fins, sailing rudder and the comfort seat pad!

01-05-2010, 10:31 AM	#2
Gino Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 520	I was going to say, Talk to Damian! but he found you first! I dont like the Hobie becuase i dont like how you sit in them. The Pro Angler looks cool, but they got to coem down in price.