Hobie Kayak Help/Advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mtnbykr2 · 05-10-2011, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by divotlab

I am hoping one of the Hobie experts out there can help me out with a few questions. I currently have a Cobra Tandem Kayak and am thinking of making the switch from paddle to peddle. My questions are:
Does anyone fish a Hobie Tandem (Oasis or Outfitter) solo?
If so, is there a middle seat position, or do you peddle from the rear seat?
Finally, if I opt for a single, can the Hobie Outback take a second passenger?
I generally fish with my daughter who is 8 yrs old, but also fish solo when I get the chance. Any help/advice is appreciated.
Thanks
Greg

this thing started out about A TANDEM yak, what happened here

bus kid · 05-10-2011, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mtnbykr2

this thing started out about A TANDEM yak, what happened here

I guess I hijacked it with my post

sorry Greg back to the tandem discussion

TCS · 05-10-2011, 08:46 PM

I started out with a sit inside tandem with the idea that my daughter would go with me sometimes. It was a good concept in terms of support for the purchase, but she only came out once. Now I have an Adventure and love it. Fishing is my time.

On a side note, I worked in a bike shop in LJ when I was in college. Whenever guys would come shopping for a Tandem we'd take bets on how long till he's back trying to sell it to us. It seems that tandem bikes are a very reliable predictor of divorce. Somewhere between marriage counseling and the private detectives they'd all end up in the bike shop...

Anyway...If I were you I'd buy a revolution and keep your current kayak. When your daughter wants to come along you put her in the revo and you paddle. My daughter is 12 now and can peddle the adventure on her own just fine.

Oh, and go to one of the OEX shops that has hobies with your kid and try them out.

Iceman · 05-11-2011, 07:47 AM

One of the reasons that Hobie now has dual controls in the Outfitter and Oasis is that sitting in front solo is just forward of center and is what they are recommending. I have yet to try this but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow. With the drive pushing from the center line it is not as big a deal as paddling, which causes the kayak to veer with every stroke.

bus kid · 05-11-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow.

Makes it look like you hauling a$$ though..

RedSledTeam · 05-12-2011, 08:25 AM

I've owned a Tandem Outfitter since 2007 and have fished with my son and now my daughter. I can handle the Outfitter solo with no problem, but I found a better solution for going solo...... I bought another Hobie, -a Revo. Now it's a no -brainer which one to take solo.

divotlab · 05-12-2011, 12:05 PM

Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I read a post about using some weight in the front if using a tandem solo. The author said it leveled out the kayak nicely, which may be a good option. I'll keep you posted on what I end up with. Adding a single to the arsenal is a great idea but I'm not sure if I ready to pull the trigger on #2 just yet.
Greg

05-11-2011, 07:47 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	One of the reasons that Hobie now has dual controls in the Outfitter and Oasis is that sitting in front solo is just forward of center and is what they are recommending. I have yet to try this but have tried it from the rear seat and it does lift the bow. With the drive pushing from the center line it is not as big a deal as paddling, which causes the kayak to veer with every stroke. __________________

05-10-2011, 08:46 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I started out with a sit inside tandem with the idea that my daughter would go with me sometimes. It was a good concept in terms of support for the purchase, but she only came out once. Now I have an Adventure and love it. Fishing is my time. On a side note, I worked in a bike shop in LJ when I was in college. Whenever guys would come shopping for a Tandem we'd take bets on how long till he's back trying to sell it to us. It seems that tandem bikes are a very reliable predictor of divorce. Somewhere between marriage counseling and the private detectives they'd all end up in the bike shop... Anyway...If I were you I'd buy a revolution and keep your current kayak. When your daughter wants to come along you put her in the revo and you paddle. My daughter is 12 now and can peddle the adventure on her own just fine. Oh, and go to one of the OEX shops that has hobies with your kid and try them out.

05-12-2011, 08:25 AM	#6
RedSledTeam Daddeo Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OC Posts: 660	I've owned a Tandem Outfitter since 2007 and have fished with my son and now my daughter. I can handle the Outfitter solo with no problem, but I found a better solution for going solo...... I bought another Hobie, -a Revo. Now it's a no -brainer which one to take solo.

05-12-2011, 12:05 PM	#7
divotlab Junior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 2	Thanks to everyone for the feedback. I read a post about using some weight in the front if using a tandem solo. The author said it leveled out the kayak nicely, which may be a good option. I'll keep you posted on what I end up with. Adding a single to the arsenal is a great idea but I'm not sure if I ready to pull the trigger on #2 just yet. Greg