Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge - View Single Post - Hobie Revolution versus the Outback impressions

bigderel · 09-25-2008, 02:22 PM

I did the exact opposite switch in Hobies - I started with the Adventure and moved to the Revolution. The difference in pedalling speed is slight - the glide is what the Adventure has over the Revo mainly. Paddling wise, neither of them track like a traditional sit on top when the rudder is up. I assume that this is due to the fact that they are designed to be used with the rudder & pedals. The Revo paddles pretty well though all things considered...and as long as your rudder cables are adjusted properly, the rudder should stay in position while you paddle making tracking a lot easier.

For surf launches, I always paddle in and out. I suppose I feel more comfortable launching & landing with my paddle as a control, personal preference I guess. Like you mentioned, it's nice not having to mind the pedals and rudder system. The Revo surfs better than my Adventure, better control and less chance of pearling. The Adventure would pick up speed so quickly at times it was hard NOT to surf a wave in...my intent on landings is to follow waves, not drop in. I recently landed at Sunset Cliffs in decent surf on the Revo - had to catch a wave and surf in and throw in a hard right turn around a set of rocks while doing so - and it handled perfectly. Very predictable, and there were two moments I know the Adventure would have pearled or gotten too squirrely.

As for the possibility you have earlier model pedals (if yours is the kayak I think it is), the previous owner has had several Hobies and may have gotten a new hull from Hobie and hung onto the previous set of pedals. I've got the '06 pedals in my '09 Revo myself for the same reason.

The layout of these two kayaks (Avdenture & Revo) up top is so similar that there is no decrease in usable deckspace. I also installed the Ram mounts - by the way, you can get Scotty style holders for the mounts if you prefer. That may work better for you. Also, for the back rodholders check out the extension fittings if you don't already have them. I built a Hobie-style livewell (bigger for bass tourneys) and the extensions work great even with the extra rodholders mounted to the side of the tank. You'll also get used to the deckspace after a while most likely - when I first got my Adventure I had made the switch from a Fish N' Dive.

I went from a boat where I could practically launch wth the contents of my garage within reach to having limited space...but it's easy to get used to. For me it was forced organization!

09-25-2008, 02:22 PM	#2
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	I did the exact opposite switch in Hobies - I started with the Adventure and moved to the Revolution. The difference in pedalling speed is slight - the glide is what the Adventure has over the Revo mainly. Paddling wise, neither of them track like a traditional sit on top when the rudder is up. I assume that this is due to the fact that they are designed to be used with the rudder & pedals. The Revo paddles pretty well though all things considered...and as long as your rudder cables are adjusted properly, the rudder should stay in position while you paddle making tracking a lot easier. For surf launches, I always paddle in and out. I suppose I feel more comfortable launching & landing with my paddle as a control, personal preference I guess. Like you mentioned, it's nice not having to mind the pedals and rudder system. The Revo surfs better than my Adventure, better control and less chance of pearling. The Adventure would pick up speed so quickly at times it was hard NOT to surf a wave in...my intent on landings is to follow waves, not drop in. I recently landed at Sunset Cliffs in decent surf on the Revo - had to catch a wave and surf in and throw in a hard right turn around a set of rocks while doing so - and it handled perfectly. Very predictable, and there were two moments I know the Adventure would have pearled or gotten too squirrely. As for the possibility you have earlier model pedals (if yours is the kayak I think it is), the previous owner has had several Hobies and may have gotten a new hull from Hobie and hung onto the previous set of pedals. I've got the '06 pedals in my '09 Revo myself for the same reason. The layout of these two kayaks (Avdenture & Revo) up top is so similar that there is no decrease in usable deckspace. I also installed the Ram mounts - by the way, you can get Scotty style holders for the mounts if you prefer. That may work better for you. Also, for the back rodholders check out the extension fittings if you don't already have them. I built a Hobie-style livewell (bigger for bass tourneys) and the extensions work great even with the extra rodholders mounted to the side of the tank. You'll also get used to the deckspace after a while most likely - when I first got my Adventure I had made the switch from a Fish N' Dive. I went from a boat where I could practically launch wth the contents of my garage within reach to having limited space...but it's easy to get used to. For me it was forced organization!