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Old 03-19-2014, 07:55 PM   #1
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Thoughts on a Hobie Revolution as your first kayak

I have a friend who is giving me a good deal on a Hobie Revo 13. I am a big guy +225lbs, and I am wondering if this is the right kayak for me. Its has a bunch of extras included and he is a trusted friend so I know the price is right. As a long time "Surf Fisher", I have always been intrigued of what kind of damage could I do out there?

So any "Big" guys fishing a Revo or should look for a wider kayak?

Any thoughts much appreciated.

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Old 03-19-2014, 08:09 PM   #2
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Ask him if you can demo it before you purchase it, then go cruise around a harbor or marina.

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Old 03-19-2014, 08:13 PM   #3
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I have a friend who is giving me a good deal on a Hobie Revo 13. I am a big guy +225lbs, and I am wondering if this is the right kayak for me. Its has a bunch of extras included and he is a trusted friend so I know the price is right. As a long time "Surf Fisher", I have always been intrigued of what kind of damage could I do out there?

So any "Big" guys fishing a Revo or should look for a wider kayak?

Any thoughts much appreciated.

--John
I love my revo I am 6'3" 220 and I have a 13'
This is it rigged up and wouldn't trade it for any other kayak. More than stable and plenty big for me. Upgrade to a high back seat and the turbo fins first and you won't regret buying that boat.
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Old 03-19-2014, 08:20 PM   #4
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Ask him if you can demo it before you purchase it, then go cruise around a harbor or marina.

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Yup agree. Keep in mind that being in the harbor or bays are one thing. Being out in open water is another when swells pick up. Another tip to build on great advise so far is to go out and swing side to side to test how stable you are without flipping. I did that before settling on my current kayak and also tested future kayak (outback) this way.


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Old 03-21-2014, 08:25 AM   #5
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I'm 6'4" 225lbs and I'm very satisfied with my 13" Revo. I've had it close to 4 years, take it out of LJ all the time.
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Old 03-21-2014, 09:40 AM   #6
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I weigh 245 and fished a Revo for 3 years before I swapped for an Outback. Its stable enough but I do not miss the "wet ride" of the Revo.
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Old 03-21-2014, 10:50 AM   #7
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I weigh 245 and fished a Revo for 3 years before I swapped for an Outback. Its stable enough but I do not miss the "wet ride" of the Revo.

I heard of that same 'wet ride' complaint from other revo owners.
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Old 03-21-2014, 11:24 AM   #8
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I'm 240lbs and I prefer the REVO. Less restrictive in the seat area and closer to the water for me to apply the "brakes" when needed...DSC01912.jpg
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ooooh com-on Ed!

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Old 03-21-2014, 05:08 PM   #10
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I heard of that same 'wet ride' complaint from other revo owners.
... reminds me of some chick I dated, sorry I could not resist.

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I should post some updates on how my first trip went.
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Steve Miller, 1977, says "Everything's better when wet." (Gosh I'm old!) 'Yakkin' love, it's drivin' me mad, making me craaazy . ."
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