Hobie outback - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Kaijuu · 03-21-2011, 07:35 AM

I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows:

The Outback:
Pros;
+has a larger, more comfortable cockpit
+A bit more stable
+DRYER, no wet ass all day
+Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays)
+Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush.

Cons;
-Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp).
-high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue)
-A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20%
-Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry)

The Revo:
Pros;
+Longer faster easier to paddle
+Much less hull slap, WET

Cons;

Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs.

-The water bottle hits my leg (annoying)
-The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to)
-WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying
-Not quite as stable but still very good
Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc..

These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree.

I kept my Outback !

Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

deepdvr · 03-21-2011, 09:18 AM

The age old debate continues......

Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse.

For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.

03-21-2011, 07:35 AM	#1
Kaijuu "Floater" Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 164	O vs R I have an Outback and for a short while a Revo. My thoughts are as follows: The Outback: Pros; +has a larger, more comfortable cockpit +A bit more stable +DRYER, no wet ass all day +Temp storage for food tackle etc...(side trays) +Rod holder positions (no need to add any ram mounts etc...) All are flush. Cons; -Paddling sucks, sides are high, doesn't track well without the rudder ( in kelp). -high sides catch a bit more wind (not too big an issue) -A little slower than the Revo, about 15-20% -Hull slap in choppy conditions, Not too big a deal. (I stay dry) The Revo: Pros; +Longer faster easier to paddle +Much less hull slap, WET Cons; Im not huge but I take up most of the cockpit, 6'2" 190 lbs. -The water bottle hits my leg (annoying) -The rudder control is slightly under my leg (annoying and sometimes hard to get to) -WET ASS all day. very F' in annoying -Not quite as stable but still very good Much Smaller area for storage of tackle, food etc.. These are just personal observations. Others may agree or disagree. I kept my Outback ! Sold my two week old Revo! Last week.

03-21-2011, 09:18 AM	#2
deepdvr Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 591	The age old debate continues...... Just be very happy that you are peddling a Hobie, it could be alot worse. For the record, I have an Outback and Revo and they are both great yaks. However, I ride my Revo about 95% of the time. I just need to find a way to fit a Pro Angler in.