Hobie non-PA Mirage questions - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 05-03-2014, 11:00 AM

I own all three of these. And I'm about your size (6'2", 160#, 34"). The sport is too small, can't extend your legs enough when peddling, doesn't paddle all that well (if you want to paddle it) and I didn't like the vertical sides on it, makes it blow around in the wind. So I sold it.

I use the Revo 11 for lake fishing, the Revo 13 for the ocean. Even thought the cockpit is narrow, you shouldn't have any trouble fitting in either one. The 13 cockpit seems a bit longer so you can get a better stretch on your legs when peddling. Both these kayaks also paddle nicely. And no hull slap. I prefer the 13 in the ocean, especially if it is getting rough out.

The cockpits are small compared to the Outback or PA so you won't have a lot of room to stash stuff above deck. I don't find that much of an issue since I don't take much out with me anyway.

You should test drive them and see what fits.

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05-03-2014, 11:00 AM	#4
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I own all three of these. And I'm about your size (6'2", 160#, 34"). The sport is too small, can't extend your legs enough when peddling, doesn't paddle all that well (if you want to paddle it) and I didn't like the vertical sides on it, makes it blow around in the wind. So I sold it. I use the Revo 11 for lake fishing, the Revo 13 for the ocean. Even thought the cockpit is narrow, you shouldn't have any trouble fitting in either one. The 13 cockpit seems a bit longer so you can get a better stretch on your legs when peddling. Both these kayaks also paddle nicely. And no hull slap. I prefer the 13 in the ocean, especially if it is getting rough out. The cockpits are small compared to the Outback or PA so you won't have a lot of room to stash stuff above deck. I don't find that much of an issue since I don't take much out with me anyway. You should test drive them and see what fits.