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

dsafety · 07-02-2008, 09:04 AM

I had the same questions when selecting my kayak six months ago. I went with the Revolution for all the reasons already stated plus one. My son has a paddle kayak and occasionally I like to go paddling with him. The Revo performs decently as a paddler although not as well as his Necky Dolphin.

When using this boat as a fishing platform, the only times I ever paddle are when stuck in kelp and, of course, when launching and landing.

The only complaint I have about my Revo is the lack of easily accessable dry, (sort of), storage. You learn to deal with this after a while but if I were designing a kayak similar to the Revolution, I would put in a bigger center hatch opening and mould in baffles and compartments to help keep things from sliding around out of reach.

One thing that I can say for sure, you will be happy with the Hobie mirage system, regardless of which boat you select.

Bob

07-02-2008, 09:04 AM	#4
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	It's the Revo for me. I had the same questions when selecting my kayak six months ago. I went with the Revolution for all the reasons already stated plus one. My son has a paddle kayak and occasionally I like to go paddling with him. The Revo performs decently as a paddler although not as well as his Necky Dolphin. When using this boat as a fishing platform, the only times I ever paddle are when stuck in kelp and, of course, when launching and landing. The only complaint I have about my Revo is the lack of easily accessable dry, (sort of), storage. You learn to deal with this after a while but if I were designing a kayak similar to the Revolution, I would put in a bigger center hatch opening and mould in baffles and compartments to help keep things from sliding around out of reach. One thing that I can say for sure, you will be happy with the Hobie mirage system, regardless of which boat you select. Bob