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Originally Posted by bus kid
Thanks to the DarkHorse for making a hard decision harder, and adding another option. As for the outback if I'm going with a fat chick I'm going all the way and a PA is the fattest. I get wet regardless, and wont be using the stock hobie seat if I do go with the revo so hopefully that helps with the saggy arse at the end of the day. While out I didn't notice it as it was calm that day. I can stand on the revo in open water but not a comfortably or stable as the PA, I did sit when I hooked up though. How noticeable is the hull slap on the PA?
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Wow. Now that's impressive. You're either 5' 2" and weigh 100 lbs wet, or you've got the best balance in the history of man. In addition to that, even with the best balance of all time, that would only be possible in sheet glass conditions with zero surface texture. Not to mention, only possible for mere seconds at best. Not exactly a realistic observation tower with $1,000 worth of rods and reels on deck! Not for me anyway.
The Revo is what it is: the Ferrari of kayaks. A Revo with a brand new Mirage Drive cuts through wind and chop like butter. I'm a little biased when it comes to the decision of used vs. new (nothing will trump the feeling of new). I'd strongly suggest going new when making the move to the darkside. The Revo's an amazing, efficient, piece of machinery. It makes long trips filled with miles and miles of blind trolling, for lack of a better word, fun. For what it's made for, it's hard to beat. Just like the Pro Angler.
In answer to your question: there's pretty much no hull slap on the Pro Angler. Look at it. The bow design looks just like an aircraft carrier. It, too, cuts through chop like butter...for it's size. In choppy conditions, it's a pleasure to ride in compared to the Outback.
I neglected to mention the benefits of fishing at night on this craft. If in the event, of a large Shark encounter, that bump bump in the night...I'll just say the choice is clear. For night fishing, Pro Angler all the way! Not only would it be less likely that you get ejected in the first place, but there's tons of plastic between you and The Wrong Kind.
