Outback or Revolution or Pro Angler 12? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 04-28-2013, 01:27 PM

but because it can't handle as much weight , when you factor in a big old man , with gear , most of that speed difference is lost .and that is not including his brew .

RockyRaab · 04-28-2013, 02:29 PM

I can't speak to ocean launches from here in Utah, but I'm age 66 and I get my PA14 atop my Dodge Durango with no problems at all. Pulling it fully loaded back up a boat ramp is harder than getting it empty onto the truck.

boxturtle · 04-29-2013, 08:22 AM

never tried a revo but have both outbacks and pa12....the pa12 imo has the best platform for fishing and the best seat. Loading isn't so much a problem there is lots of ways to do it and the flatbottom makes life so much easier. Even when it's a couple pounds heavier then the outback the shape of the craft makes up for it. So is it a no brainer to get a pa12? not so fast...besides the price tag there is another price to pay and very surprise nobody has mentioned it. The pa12 doesn't track very well and many says it's not designed too. You have to adjust the steering every other minute. The craft pulls to one side. The rudder too small or too far up is the flaw in design. Say what you want but it's energy wasted when it doesn't track. The outback might not have all the bells and whistles but it tracks true and has more then enough storage area for a long day of fishing. A must is an upgrade to the seat. With the money you save pick up the hullavator rack. It's just smart

Thats my 2 and half cent

rieffer · 04-29-2013, 08:55 AM

Go for the PA12. It's a little more money, but it's got plenty of room and is really stable in some bumpy conditions. Just don't forget your paddle when fishing the kelp.

04-28-2013, 01:27 PM	#1
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	it is a little quicker when totally empty but because it can't handle as much weight , when you factor in a big old man , with gear , most of that speed difference is lost .and that is not including his brew .

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04-28-2013, 02:29 PM	#2
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	I can't speak to ocean launches from here in Utah, but I'm age 66 and I get my PA14 atop my Dodge Durango with no problems at all. Pulling it fully loaded back up a boat ramp is harder than getting it empty onto the truck.

04-29-2013, 08:22 AM	#3
boxturtle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 291	never tried a revo but have both outbacks and pa12....the pa12 imo has the best platform for fishing and the best seat. Loading isn't so much a problem there is lots of ways to do it and the flatbottom makes life so much easier. Even when it's a couple pounds heavier then the outback the shape of the craft makes up for it. So is it a no brainer to get a pa12? not so fast...besides the price tag there is another price to pay and very surprise nobody has mentioned it. The pa12 doesn't track very well and many says it's not designed too. You have to adjust the steering every other minute. The craft pulls to one side. The rudder too small or too far up is the flaw in design. Say what you want but it's energy wasted when it doesn't track. The outback might not have all the bells and whistles but it tracks true and has more then enough storage area for a long day of fishing. A must is an upgrade to the seat. With the money you save pick up the hullavator rack. It's just smart Thats my 2 and half cent

04-29-2013, 08:55 AM	#4
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	Go for the PA12. It's a little more money, but it's got plenty of room and is really stable in some bumpy conditions. Just don't forget your paddle when fishing the kelp.