Planning on getting another yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Halol · 11-01-2008, 03:19 PM

I injured my upper back and shoulder last year in an auto accident. Sold my x factor because my wife thought id re injure myself. I miss it out there and was wondering if a hobie would be a better match since paddling would be at a minimum. Are they pretty stable?

firemn6111 · 11-01-2008, 03:44 PM

total stable, I use a hobbie outback and love it

steamroll · 11-01-2008, 03:51 PM

Firemn6111 is right. If you are used to the stability of the X-factor, then, you'll want to take a look at the Hobie Outback. Wanna try it before you buy it. Come by the shop and I can set you up with a demo.

pchen911 · 11-01-2008, 04:19 PM

Watch the weight on land though... Hobies are not light to carry on land.

Might be something to watch for if you have to load and unload on top of a car rack with shoulder or back injury.

Revolution has a better weight distribution than Outback and is easier to carry.

LocoKayako · 11-01-2008, 04:32 PM

Halol,
What type of back and shoulder injuries do you have? Is paddling out of the question?

Also think about loading and unloading of the yak.

Gabe

bajadog · 11-01-2008, 04:56 PM

Ivan,

Hobies are the reason I go back into kayaking.

When I had a rotator-cuff tear, I had give up on
my FnD. The pedal power was the trick (with concessions).
I had to use my wife's station wagon to carry my hobie low enough.

Test load which ever yak you decide on, and remember you will
always have you use your paddles some time.

Just my 2 cents

wokiee · 11-02-2008, 03:53 PM

hobie is the why just make sure you pick up some wheels

11-01-2008, 03:19 PM	#1
Halol Devildoc1mardiv Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 61	Planning on getting another yak I injured my upper back and shoulder last year in an auto accident. Sold my x factor because my wife thought id re injure myself. I miss it out there and was wondering if a hobie would be a better match since paddling would be at a minimum. Are they pretty stable? __________________

11-01-2008, 03:51 PM	#3
steamroll Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 385	Firemn6111 is right. If you are used to the stability of the X-factor, then, you'll want to take a look at the Hobie Outback. Wanna try it before you buy it. Come by the shop and I can set you up with a demo. __________________

11-01-2008, 04:32 PM	#5
LocoKayako Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 91	Halol, What type of back and shoulder injuries do you have? Is paddling out of the question? Also think about loading and unloading of the yak. Gabe __________________

11-01-2008, 04:56 PM	#6
bajadog I eats what I kills Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 393	Ivan, Hobies are the reason I go back into kayaking. When I had a rotator-cuff tear, I had give up on my FnD. The pedal power was the trick (with concessions). I had to use my wife's station wagon to carry my hobie low enough. Test load which ever yak you decide on, and remember you will always have you use your paddles some time. Just my 2 cents __________________ Please release bill-fish.

11-01-2008, 03:44 PM	#2
firemn6111 Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 4	total stable, I use a hobbie outback and love it

11-01-2008, 04:19 PM	#4
pchen911 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 218	Watch the weight on land though... Hobies are not light to carry on land. Might be something to watch for if you have to load and unload on top of a car rack with shoulder or back injury. Revolution has a better weight distribution than Outback and is easier to carry.

11-02-2008, 03:53 PM	#7
wokiee Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: orange Posts: 9	hobie is the why just make sure you pick up some wheels