Outback or Revo? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mobsan · 03-18-2012, 08:13 PM

I am thinking of dumping my Quest and stepping up to a pedal driven yak. I am sorta torn between the Outback and the new Revo 11'. Please post your thoughts. Also, I am not opposed to buying a used one. Thanks. Matt

Adam12 · 03-18-2012, 08:20 PM

Revo.

Gigafish · 03-18-2012, 08:44 PM

Two great choices to choose from either or.

bus kid · 03-19-2012, 05:44 AM

Welcome to BWE, I went with a Revo. What are you thinking of selling the quest for $$ ?

Search feature is your friend.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12502

MVC · 03-19-2012, 06:10 AM

Go with the Revo 13

oneyedeer · 03-19-2012, 06:22 AM

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

TJones · 03-19-2012, 06:45 AM

i have a revo 13 and and outback. i started with outback. two very different yaks . the outback is very stable, becuase it is wider. the revo is quicker and more nimble to peddle . if you are going to paddle all day , that is when you start to feel it. guys with revos will seem to pull away from you so you are working a little bit harder to keep up. unless you are confined to space dont look at an eleven footer . they trade off will be minimal. in rough water you will also get more water over the bow with the outback. outback is rated to carry 50 pounds more , which may be an advantage if you are a big guy and carry lots of gear. such as scuba diving or hooping or like me carry 12 rods

. finding a used revo 11 probably wont happen, so if you want to save money, 13 revo or outback is more realistic. most people will agree , none of these yaks handle great in surf , but with peddles you can get of danger zone quicker. if you cant find a place to test one , we can possibly meet up and fish together in future. pm. goodluck.

mtnbykr2 · 03-19-2012, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneyedeer

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

Great advise right there....

both great boats

jorluivil · 03-19-2012, 07:50 AM

The old Revo vs Outback dilemma

xpresso2am · 03-19-2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneyedeer

rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

do exactly that, both yaks are great, it comes down to personal preference.

Mobsan · 03-19-2012, 08:15 AM

Thanks everyone that has posted a reply thus far. I am 5'11" and only a 160lbs, so it sounds like the Revo would be a good fit for me. I was only considering the 11' just to shave a little bit of weight and save 2 more feet from hanging out the bed of my Tacoma. What's a fair price to ask for on a Quest that is less then a year old? Again, it will include a Lowrance XD 50 installed by Fastlane. If I wasn't so lazy and out-of-shape I guess I would just keep it, but hands-free fishing just seems so much better. Thanks again.

Matt

RK · 03-19-2012, 09:37 AM

Your gonna get a thousand varied opinions the demo idea is the best, youll know what you like when you try.
The revo actually handles "surf" extremely well.

seriola_killer · 03-19-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

The old Revo vs Outback dilemma

^^^^^^ This, and also the knee-jerk "Revo" response at the time without knowing the height/weight of the angler and stuff he may be carrying.

fishingfiend · 03-19-2012, 04:19 PM

I recently purchased an outback after much deliberation. I'm 5'7" and 160. The stability/room were the selling points to me. Though the revo was more agile, I didn't feel it had a lot of space for my gear. Like many here, I'm a fisherman first so kayaking prowess was secondary to me.

Mobsan · 03-20-2012, 10:42 AM

Good point on the Outback. I am not looking to break any speed records and it would be nice to have a little more storage on board should I ever do any spearfishing off it. This is sorta a tough choice.

seriola_killer · 03-20-2012, 01:26 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12885

Mobsan · 03-22-2012, 08:39 AM

So after spending a bit of time and research mulling over which yak to get, the Revo or the Outback, I said hell with having a small cushion in the checking account and purchased a beautiful olive drab Pro Angler. I figured you can't put a price tag on being able to stand up to pee and stretch out the old back

Now I just need to figure out how to catch some fish. Thank you again to everyone that posted a reply. See you out there.

RK · 03-22-2012, 08:52 AM

Congrats on the new rig sounds bitchen.....

Everyone I know that has one loves it...

Plus think of all the fish one can stash in that hatch the possibilities are endless. you could cram a baby dolphin in one of those

seriola_killer · 03-22-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mobsan

So after spending a bit of time and research mulling over which yak to get, the Revo or the Outback, I said hell with having a small cushion in the checking account and purchased a beautiful olive drab Pro Angler. I figured you can't put a price tag on being able to stand up to pee and stretch out the old back

Now I just need to figure out how to catch some fish. Thank you again to everyone that posted a reply. See you out there.

I did the exact same thing. Went with the PA as well. Plenty of bouyancy to haul my fat ass around.

TJones · 03-22-2012, 02:49 PM

once on open water. congrats.

03-18-2012, 08:13 PM	#1
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Outback or Revo? I am thinking of dumping my Quest and stepping up to a pedal driven yak. I am sorta torn between the Outback and the new Revo 11'. Please post your thoughts. Also, I am not opposed to buying a used one. Thanks. Matt

03-19-2012, 05:44 AM	#4
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Welcome to BWE, I went with a Revo. What are you thinking of selling the quest for $$ ? Search feature is your friend. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12502 __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

03-19-2012, 06:45 AM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	testing is a good idea. i have a revo 13 and and outback. i started with outback. two very different yaks . the outback is very stable, becuase it is wider. the revo is quicker and more nimble to peddle . if you are going to paddle all day , that is when you start to feel it. guys with revos will seem to pull away from you so you are working a little bit harder to keep up. unless you are confined to space dont look at an eleven footer . they trade off will be minimal. in rough water you will also get more water over the bow with the outback. outback is rated to carry 50 pounds more , which may be an advantage if you are a big guy and carry lots of gear. such as scuba diving or hooping or like me carry 12 rods . finding a used revo 11 probably wont happen, so if you want to save money, 13 revo or outback is more realistic. most people will agree , none of these yaks handle great in surf , but with peddles you can get of danger zone quicker. if you cant find a place to test one , we can possibly meet up and fish together in future. pm. goodluck.

03-19-2012, 07:50 AM	#9
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	The old Revo vs Outback dilemma __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-19-2012, 08:15 AM	#11
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Outback vs. Revo Thanks everyone that has posted a reply thus far. I am 5'11" and only a 160lbs, so it sounds like the Revo would be a good fit for me. I was only considering the 11' just to shave a little bit of weight and save 2 more feet from hanging out the bed of my Tacoma. What's a fair price to ask for on a Quest that is less then a year old? Again, it will include a Lowrance XD 50 installed by Fastlane. If I wasn't so lazy and out-of-shape I guess I would just keep it, but hands-free fishing just seems so much better. Thanks again. Matt

03-18-2012, 08:20 PM	#2
Adam12 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Whittier Posts: 126	Revo.

03-18-2012, 08:44 PM	#3
Gigafish Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 311	Two great choices to choose from either or.

03-19-2012, 06:10 AM	#5
MVC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Costa Mesa Posts: 278	Go with the Revo 13

03-19-2012, 06:22 AM	#6
oneyedeer Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, ca Posts: 684	rent both for a couple of hours at 0ex and then make your decision

03-19-2012, 09:37 AM	#12
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Your gonna get a thousand varied opinions the demo idea is the best, youll know what you like when you try. The revo actually handles "surf" extremely well.

03-19-2012, 04:19 PM	#14
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I recently purchased an outback after much deliberation. I'm 5'7" and 160. The stability/room were the selling points to me. Though the revo was more agile, I didn't feel it had a lot of space for my gear. Like many here, I'm a fisherman first so kayaking prowess was secondary to me.

03-20-2012, 10:42 AM	#15
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Good point on the Outback. I am not looking to break any speed records and it would be nice to have a little more storage on board should I ever do any spearfishing off it. This is sorta a tough choice.

03-20-2012, 01:26 PM	#16
seriola_killer Sled Peddler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bonita, Ca. Posts: 236	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=12885 __________________ Jerry Moore Need a car or truck to yaul your yak? Ring me up. (619)988-3325

03-22-2012, 08:39 AM	#17
Mobsan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Carmel Valley Posts: 40	Going for the Big One So after spending a bit of time and research mulling over which yak to get, the Revo or the Outback, I said hell with having a small cushion in the checking account and purchased a beautiful olive drab Pro Angler. I figured you can't put a price tag on being able to stand up to pee and stretch out the old back Now I just need to figure out how to catch some fish. Thank you again to everyone that posted a reply. See you out there.

03-22-2012, 08:52 AM	#18
RK Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Congrats on the new rig sounds bitchen..... Everyone I know that has one loves it... Plus think of all the fish one can stash in that hatch the possibilities are endless. you could cram a baby dolphin in one of those

03-22-2012, 02:49 PM	#20
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	pa is the bomb once on open water. congrats.