Hobie Sport going 2 miles outside the bay - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Tommy92708 · 04-07-2016, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

Just picked one up, that thing is dam stable, there shouldn't be any reason why an oasis can't go anywhere a revo, outback, or PA can. But 80% solo get something else.

Why get something else? Is it because not worth the additional cost? The PA actually costs more than an Oasis. Just trying to understand your reasoning.

taggermike · 04-07-2016, 08:15 AM

Like with any kayak, get comfortable n learn how it handles before you head out in open water. If you're a smaller person the sport will float you fine. Ive seen many guys in LJ on malibu mini-x. With the drive the sport moves better and is more stable than the X. Mike

Dave Legacy · 04-07-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tommy92708

Why get something else? Is it because not worth the additional cost? The PA actually costs more than an Oasis. Just trying to understand your reasoning.

The reasoning is that tandems are a pain in the ass to use in a solo configuration; I should know since I own a tandem. The oasis will be a slightly greater challenge, because there isn't a solo seating position. You'll want to ballast the front seat to keep it level. Tandems are great for two people, but ideally you want to have a tandem and a single. It sounds impractical, but you'll be happier in the long run.

walrus · 04-07-2016, 12:41 PM

Oasis for me! 100% solo fishing. Having said that, understand a tandem is not for everyone.

RedSledTeam · 04-07-2016, 02:50 PM

Have you tried driving the Oasis from the front seat solo?

RedSledTeam · 04-07-2016, 02:59 PM

This is a lake but, the Oasis is stable enough for 2 to stand and fish...
Oasis 2 Standing.jpg

Starsky · 04-07-2016, 03:31 PM

I have an oasis and it's an awesome tandem kayak, but I have never used it solo and I am tempted to buy an outback or PA to go solo!

Raskal311 · 04-07-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy92708

Why get something else? Is it because not worth the additional cost? The PA actually costs more than an Oasis. Just trying to understand your reasoning.

It's not ideal for one person mainly. I'd rather put a second seat in the back of a PA then buying an oasis to fish tandem 20% of the time.

Tommy92708 · 04-07-2016, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Raskal311

It's not ideal for one person mainly. I'd rather put a second seat in the back of a PA then buying an oasis to fish tandem 20% of the time.

Is it easy to put a 2nd seat on a PA?

04-07-2016, 12:41 PM	#4
walrus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Baja fish camp Posts: 478	Oasis for me! 100% solo fishing. Having said that, understand a tandem is not for everyone. __________________

04-07-2016, 08:15 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Like with any kayak, get comfortable n learn how it handles before you head out in open water. If you're a smaller person the sport will float you fine. Ive seen many guys in LJ on malibu mini-x. With the drive the sport moves better and is more stable than the X. Mike

04-07-2016, 02:50 PM	#5
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	Have you tried driving the Oasis from the front seat solo?

04-07-2016, 02:59 PM	#6
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	This is a lake but, the Oasis is stable enough for 2 to stand and fish... Oasis 2 Standing.jpg

04-07-2016, 03:31 PM	#7
Starsky Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lancaster Posts: 187	I have an oasis and it's an awesome tandem kayak, but I have never used it solo and I am tempted to buy an outback or PA to go solo!