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

dsafety · 07-02-2008, 09:04 AM

I had the same questions when selecting my kayak six months ago. I went with the Revolution for all the reasons already stated plus one. My son has a paddle kayak and occasionally I like to go paddling with him. The Revo performs decently as a paddler although not as well as his Necky Dolphin.

When using this boat as a fishing platform, the only times I ever paddle are when stuck in kelp and, of course, when launching and landing.

The only complaint I have about my Revo is the lack of easily accessable dry, (sort of), storage. You learn to deal with this after a while but if I were designing a kayak similar to the Revolution, I would put in a bigger center hatch opening and mould in baffles and compartments to help keep things from sliding around out of reach.

One thing that I can say for sure, you will be happy with the Hobie mirage system, regardless of which boat you select.

Bob

bajadog · 07-02-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

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One thing that I can say for sure, you will be happy with the Hobie mirage system, regardless of which boat you select.

Bob

+1 Ditto

hobieuser · 07-02-2008, 09:24 AM

I went with Revo. due to my status. I'm 5'9 and 165, the revo. is perfect to accommodate my capacity in that regard. Make sure upgrade both rudder and fin, you'll be more happier.

mg2969 · 07-02-2008, 09:33 AM

Yeah what he said plus the drive well seals (they might come standard now, maybe not)

steamroll · 07-02-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mg2969

Yeah what he said plus the drive well seals (they might come standard now, maybe not)

Yeah, they are standard now

mrJB · 07-02-2008, 02:01 PM

Viking -
I think you would do best with a yellow plastic ducky tube with a single rod holder to store your dead sardines (for a week)!

JB

One Rev · 07-02-2008, 02:47 PM

I understand Nate and others preferring the Revo, but and it's a big butt, I'm 6'3" and weigh close to 235lbs and I paddled both the Revo and the Outback and just prefer the Outback. I have purchased two Outback's (not at the same time) and when I buy my next kayak it will be an Outback purchased from Nate. He my Budd. If space and stability is your thing then the Outback will be your choice.

Mike
One Rev

07-02-2008, 09:04 AM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	It's the Revo for me. I had the same questions when selecting my kayak six months ago. I went with the Revolution for all the reasons already stated plus one. My son has a paddle kayak and occasionally I like to go paddling with him. The Revo performs decently as a paddler although not as well as his Necky Dolphin. When using this boat as a fishing platform, the only times I ever paddle are when stuck in kelp and, of course, when launching and landing. The only complaint I have about my Revo is the lack of easily accessable dry, (sort of), storage. You learn to deal with this after a while but if I were designing a kayak similar to the Revolution, I would put in a bigger center hatch opening and mould in baffles and compartments to help keep things from sliding around out of reach. One thing that I can say for sure, you will be happy with the Hobie mirage system, regardless of which boat you select. Bob

07-02-2008, 09:33 AM	#4
mg2969 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Beach / Lakewood Posts: 85	Yeah what he said plus the drive well seals (they might come standard now, maybe not) __________________ Hobie Mirage Revolution Prowler 13 - Look ma no hands

07-02-2008, 09:24 AM	#3
hobieuser Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 46	I went with Revo. due to my status. I'm 5'9 and 165, the revo. is perfect to accommodate my capacity in that regard. Make sure upgrade both rudder and fin, you'll be more happier.

07-02-2008, 02:01 PM	#6
mrJB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O.C. Posts: 352	Viking - I think you would do best with a yellow plastic ducky tube with a single rod holder to store your dead sardines (for a week)! JB

07-02-2008, 02:47 PM	#7
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	I understand Nate and others preferring the Revo, but and it's a big butt, I'm 6'3" and weigh close to 235lbs and I paddled both the Revo and the Outback and just prefer the Outback. I have purchased two Outback's (not at the same time) and when I buy my next kayak it will be an Outback purchased from Nate. He my Budd. If space and stability is your thing then the Outback will be your choice. Mike One Rev