Hobie Revo vs. Outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kayak Rookie · 09-23-2009, 04:41 PM

I have 2 of each and it depends where you are in your comfort level. The outback is a pain to paddle and does not track well with out leaving the rudder down. In kelp and landing in the surf that can be a slight problem leaving it down. But if stability is what you seek then the outback is what you want.

The revos track well and cut the water a whole lot easier than the outback whether peddling or paddling. It makes the long trips easier. I have had my two kids with me and one of them will fall asleep on the dang thing after a couple of hours on the kelp! He has yet to fall in the water!

The revo's you don't have as many pole holders as the out back.

The bottom line is you can't go wrong with either one! They are both great rides!

Best of Luck!

bjoseph · 09-24-2009, 07:20 PM

There is no comparison. The outback is a toad, the revo is nimble and very stable.

Three3Divine · 09-24-2009, 07:23 PM

haha thanks so much for your imput guys i think a new revo is in my plans for this weekend!!

Rob929 · 09-24-2009, 10:57 PM

+1 For the Revo.. Love it

Vikingj · 09-25-2009, 08:10 PM

Can't go wrong with either. The outback has more deck space and is a great platform for hooping. The revo tracks better, is faster and lighter weight. I appreciate a few pounds less when I have to lift it overhead after a long day of fishing. I don't think stability is an issue for either. I decided on the revo and don't regret it.

09-23-2009, 04:41 PM	#1
Kayak Rookie Junior Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 18	2 Out backs and 2 Revo's I have 2 of each and it depends where you are in your comfort level. The outback is a pain to paddle and does not track well with out leaving the rudder down. In kelp and landing in the surf that can be a slight problem leaving it down. But if stability is what you seek then the outback is what you want. The revos track well and cut the water a whole lot easier than the outback whether peddling or paddling. It makes the long trips easier. I have had my two kids with me and one of them will fall asleep on the dang thing after a couple of hours on the kelp! He has yet to fall in the water! The revo's you don't have as many pole holders as the out back. The bottom line is you can't go wrong with either one! They are both great rides! Best of Luck!

09-24-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
bjoseph Junior Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: escondido Posts: 13	There is no comparison. The outback is a toad, the revo is nimble and very stable.

09-24-2009, 07:23 PM	#3
Three3Divine Junior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 29	haha thanks so much for your imput guys i think a new revo is in my plans for this weekend!!

09-24-2009, 10:57 PM	#4
Rob929 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 134	+1 For the Revo.. Love it

09-25-2009, 08:10 PM	#5
Vikingj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dana Point area Posts: 438	Can't go wrong with either. The outback has more deck space and is a great platform for hooping. The revo tracks better, is faster and lighter weight. I appreciate a few pounds less when I have to lift it overhead after a long day of fishing. I don't think stability is an issue for either. I decided on the revo and don't regret it.