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#1 |
I am just me.
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Lake Forest
Posts: 135
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Revolution or outback
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#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Menifee, CA
Posts: 1,468
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Outback is a little wider, might be a tad more stable. Have you considered a Pro Angler? I am 6'2" at 220lbs and the PA works very well for me. Doesn't roll except when used for surfing at LJ.
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#3 |
Daddeo
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: OC
Posts: 660
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analogy
The Outback is more "utilitarian" and the Revo is more "elegant". Like a Hummer and a Ferrari.
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#4 |
Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Inglewood
Posts: 39
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Try em both out. There are many shops around that for a small fee ($30) or so they will bring them to the water and let you peddle them around. Worth every penny. I would have gone with the revo at first but after peddling both around the outback was the only way to go for me. My height and weight isnt much of a factor but I just felt a lot more comfortable on the outback.
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 270
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5' 6 ' 250 . you have no choice but outback. proangler would be better except not practical for most situations . ie, surf height / and dragging it around to launch site.if you weigh 250 lbs ,the outback would be pushing 300 with your gear( livewell, rods, tackle, food & water. leaving you three quaters encumbered. it is rated for 400 lbs. ive only used outback , and i am new yak / fisherman. but it is very stable . 36 ' wide. revo is, i believe 28 " wide . rated for probalbly 350 . better boat if you have experience. longer and sleeker = faster / less energy to propel. keep in mind the more encumbered the yak is , the lower you sit , and the more energy to keep you moving. also the lower you sit the more chances of water spray , especially at higher speeds. anyway thats my 2 cents.
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#6 |
I am just me.
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Lake Forest
Posts: 135
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I have the outback and i love it. I can stand up and cast in the bays and even move around off shore to get whatever i need. I just have ran into some people that said i was stupid for getting the outback and not the revo. I just wanted to see what others would say
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#7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: oceanside
Posts: 880
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Use which ever one you feel comfortable in. The only way you would be stupid is to get the one everyone says to get and you not being comfy in. It's all personal preference. I love my revo but that's my preference.
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#8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Clairemont
Posts: 813
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get the outback.
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#9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,972
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I've had an Outback but now have a Revo...
Revo tracks a straighter line Outbacks have more top space Don't know how my lobster traps are going to fit on the Revo but the Outback was perfect for that app Revo def cuts through the surf better & is a bit faster Revo seems to be easier on longer distances (?) Revo sits low so you got wet butt all day unless waders are on Neither is perfect but both are good to go all things considered |
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#10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 364
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If you decide to go with the revo, there's a great deal on craigslist right now. 2009, Fully loaded with fish finder, hobie bait tank, turbo fins, wheele cart, rod holders and more. $1700. I wish I'd came across this when I got mine.
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#11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Juan Capistrano, Ca
Posts: 518
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#12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SD
Posts: 216
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275 here.... On a calm day or in the bay I can stand up and paddle on my
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#13 |
Member
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I would go with the Revo. It's a little easier to get past surf and overall quicker. One thing I've learned is you can teach yourself balance but you can only go as quick as the the yak will let you.
I recommend the Revo as an owner of one as well. I'm 240 with at least another 60lbs of gear and accessories on board. So it will handle all that you and then some. I bet you can get about 400lbs and still be float fine. Although you will likely rest a little lower in the water. Last edited by poorpaddy; 09-01-2011 at 03:45 PM. |
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#14 |
Daddeo
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: OC
Posts: 660
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Matar?
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#15 |
I am just me.
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Lake Forest
Posts: 135
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Love it. I have plenty of room with it being stable. Nice high sides small enough to turn in a small area and keeps my fat ass sitting high and dry. A little slower then the long sleek ones but hew I can't have everything. But most of all I like being more stable and able to move around and stretch out after being not the water for hours.
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