Which hobie to get. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

steve999 · 10-18-2017, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Flounder

I also have many more questions than answers when it comes to what drive I want on my yak, seat other options etc. Currently using a lifetime 10ft to bounce around the bays and save for a fishing machine.
Would anyone else want to get together and set up a demo day with a couple shops maybe a willing rep? With 2 knee surgeries and ease of reverse I might go rotational vs push petal but I am lost when it comes to not spending money to demo the different styles.

If you're worried about your knees definitely go with push pedals instead of rotational. Push peddles give you the option of just a little motion or long strokes. After my knee surgery I was on my Hobie Revo long before I had enough motion to ride a bike.

Flounder · 10-18-2017, 07:15 PM

Steve thanks for the input hobies are at the top of the list. Old Town Predator is also on my must try before buying, iceman and oex will get a fair shot, want to buy new just to avoid issues (unless its a smoking deal) and i will get good use of it. in my opinion and research seats and newer models are trending towards more comfortable now with better support and ease of use. I compare the cost full d day trips

at $150 a day and I can justify the cost as saving after just a few months.

TCS · 10-19-2017, 10:29 PM

I went with a '16 revo 13. Had an adventure before (avatar) and wish I'd gone with the revo 16 instead. I miss the low and long hull when it's choppy.

The seat's awesome though and it is nice to have able to open the front hatch otw.

CR Yaker · 10-21-2017, 01:48 AM

I've used the 11, 13, sport, AI and TI. Currently have the Sport, 11 and TI.

For salt water out front, TI all the way, it can handle just about anything mother nature will throw at you down here. Can be outfitted for long distance fishing excursions and camping. Modified with a Honda 2.3. Limited to small, mid size surf launch/land. Motor gives it an edge in this tricky maneuver.

For quick trips, rough surf and fresh water, the 11. Love it, it's just the right size to manhandle, just a little wider than the 13, not much. For a bigger guy, I'm 5'11", 165lbs, I would definitely go with the 13 over the 11. If I didn't have the TI and needed one kayak for out front, the 13 would be my choice.

And now the Sport, this kayak is a treat for fresh water. Easy to manhandle and haul in the back of my Honda Civic. Love how I can reach from the seat the front and back of this kayak. Like the Outback, it is a little wider and sits a little higher in the water, which is great for colder water. Unfortunately this kayak is not made for anyone over my size without being cramped in the cockpit for pedaling. Also this kayak, like the Outback, does not cut thru the water as nice as the 11 or 13. But I love it for most scenarios on Minnesota fresh water.

The compass looks nice, like the clean look, less is often more. Unfortunately, until Hobie makes this lighter than a Sport, I'll never get one. If you we're to have only one kayak, out front, this would definitely put up a challenge to the 13, especially if your a bigger guy and if it cuts thru the water like the 13.

10-18-2017, 07:15 PM	#2
Flounder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 101	Steve thanks for the input hobies are at the top of the list. Old Town Predator is also on my must try before buying, iceman and oex will get a fair shot, want to buy new just to avoid issues (unless its a smoking deal) and i will get good use of it. in my opinion and research seats and newer models are trending towards more comfortable now with better support and ease of use. I compare the cost full d day trips at $150 a day and I can justify the cost as saving after just a few months. Last edited by Flounder; 10-18-2017 at 07:19 PM. Reason: adding info

10-21-2017, 01:48 AM	#4
CR Yaker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Jaco, Costa Rica Posts: 119	I've used the 11, 13, sport, AI and TI. Currently have the Sport, 11 and TI. For salt water out front, TI all the way, it can handle just about anything mother nature will throw at you down here. Can be outfitted for long distance fishing excursions and camping. Modified with a Honda 2.3. Limited to small, mid size surf launch/land. Motor gives it an edge in this tricky maneuver. For quick trips, rough surf and fresh water, the 11. Love it, it's just the right size to manhandle, just a little wider than the 13, not much. For a bigger guy, I'm 5'11", 165lbs, I would definitely go with the 13 over the 11. If I didn't have the TI and needed one kayak for out front, the 13 would be my choice. And now the Sport, this kayak is a treat for fresh water. Easy to manhandle and haul in the back of my Honda Civic. Love how I can reach from the seat the front and back of this kayak. Like the Outback, it is a little wider and sits a little higher in the water, which is great for colder water. Unfortunately this kayak is not made for anyone over my size without being cramped in the cockpit for pedaling. Also this kayak, like the Outback, does not cut thru the water as nice as the 11 or 13. But I love it for most scenarios on Minnesota fresh water. The compass looks nice, like the clean look, less is often more. Unfortunately, until Hobie makes this lighter than a Sport, I'll never get one. If you we're to have only one kayak, out front, this would definitely put up a challenge to the 13, especially if your a bigger guy and if it cuts thru the water like the 13. __________________ Fishing touring guide service Central Costa Rica. cryaker.com Mark Last edited by CR Yaker; 10-21-2017 at 01:59 AM.

10-19-2017, 10:29 PM	#3
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	I went with a '16 revo 13. Had an adventure before (avatar) and wish I'd gone with the revo 16 instead. I miss the low and long hull when it's choppy. The seat's awesome though and it is nice to have able to open the front hatch otw.