Hobie Adventure-First Impressions

[Billy V]

Originally Posted by forefrazier

Thanks for the great comments Billy....It does help. One question...when you say, "if you are going to do any significant paddling" do you mean pedaling or actually paddling the Hobie?

--I read your test ride and saw that you said your butt was wet after a ride. The first thing I though of was the scupper plugs under the seat. Because the only time my butt gets wet is when I launch it through the surf. Then I use a grout sponge to mop it up and I'm good to go all day after that.

--The one thing I like better about the Revo is access to the front hatch, but then again its smaller than the Adventure's hatch.
Check out this link and Post #49.
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...e+hatch&page=3

--I have the larger sailing rudder and it make a big difference in maneuverability with the adventure, but I have taken it off the yak because in the ocean it doesn't really matter if I can make a quicker turn. If I was fishing around docks, or in a tight area I would probably use it.
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I meant Paddling.
According to Ron Lane of Fastlane Sailing Center the Adventure won a paddling award the year I bought mine.

I do use my yak as an occasional paddler. The yak comes with a plug that fits in the place of the mirage drive if you want to go Old School.
You could park it in the kelp just like any other kayak.



I don't think you could go wrong with either yak, Revo or Adventure if we are talking about ocean use.