I need some opinions

[CR Yaker]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I guess my main concern is going off shore, is 11.5' adequate or do I need longer? It's looking like most prefer about 14' for wave penetration and stability

I can only speak for the Hobie Revolution 11, not any other brands. Yes, it's more than adequate and I would feel good for anything out front within reason, no less than any of the other mono hull Hobies.

[tacmik]

Well. Now that everyone has given their opinion and everyone has told you that their kayak is the best for them. What to do. Go down to your friendly kayak shop (OEX) and talk to the people that know the different kayaks best. Try out the different ones until you find the one that suits YOUR needs best. i.e. weight, length, peddle, paddle ect. Only you will know by trying them which one is best.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by tacmik

Well. Now that everyone has given their opinion and everyone has told you that their kayak is the best for them. What to do. Go down to your friendly kayak shop (OEX) and talk to the people that know the different kayaks best. Try out the different ones until you find the one that suits YOUR needs best. i.e. weight, length, peddle, paddle ect. Only you will know by trying them which one is best.

This has always been my plan, try out a lot of different makes and. styles. It won't give me what I need to know about open water but I will get a chance to peddle a bunch. I hope they don't mind if I bring a bass rod so I can see how they are to fish from. Brent at OEX Mission Bay has been very helpful with any questions I have asked and that means a lot when I decide who to buy from