Outback or Revolution?

[J.A. Veil]

Hobie kayaks are good products and are very popular among snaggedline members. But there are other pedal-drive options. I have used a Native Slayer Propel 13 for the past 10 months and find it to be an excellent trolling platform. Next week I am driving to the Native factory in western North Carolina to pick up my new Slayer Propel 10. The 10 offers a hull weight of only 57 lbs and a weight capacity of 500 lbs. It has an adjustable elevated seat with room underneath for tackle tray storage and loads of gear tracks (comfortable and dry seating). Plus it offers the ability to move in reverse. I am happy to meet with folks in the Annapolis area to check out the new kayak after I return from NC.

[Backdoc]

I really appreciate everyones help. I think I am leaning toward the Outback at this time. My Tarpon is really fast and is great in the river with the rocks. I guess I am too new at this to know that I was not supposed to stand on my Tarpon 120. I stand when I cast my fly rod. So far I have not taken a bath. Keep in mind I weigh 150 pounds and have been practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling for many years so I guess I have pretty good balance. I think I will go for the extra stability/space of the OB over the speed of the Revo since my Tarpon will still be my go to for short runs and the river and I plan on trolling and bay fishing with the OB. I have not ruled out a Slayer. My second trip on my Tarpon I fished with SnaggedLiner who goes by CopterDoctor (he is a helicopter mechanic) and he was on a new slayer and I was impressed with his maneuvering in reverse. I will not be buying until late winter so I have some time to torture myself with my OCD and ADD. I would like to buy once without the "I wish I would have gotten a ________________". Thanks again.

[Backdoc]

BTW Mustafa, I managed to get into some keeper sized stripers on Sunday and released them all. I really, really want to try my hand at Abu-Masgouf.

[willf650]

I'm thinking about getting my first sit on top kayak over the winter. The outback is number one on my list but I don't have any experience with it or any sit on top.


How does it do with weight. Unlike all you slender guys and girls, I have a slight problem. I also take two dogs with me on a fairly regular basis. I could see hitting 375# with my heft, dogs and gear.


The capacity is rated a 400# but I was wondering how conservative the rating is. Do you guys have any insight or opinions based upon use?


I currently fish out of a Native Ultimate 14

[Yak Fish]

I've always wondered why anyone would by a revo when they can have an outback I don't have both so I can't make that comparison, but I'm a bigger dude and the Outback fits me like a glove. Going smaller and losing deck space isn't an option. Someone mentioned a Slayer Propel, but with all the weeds up on the flats where I know you like to fish, it'll be a huge pain I'd think. You'll have to clear it often.

[AbuMasgouf]

BTW Mustafa, I managed to get into some keeper sized stripers on Sunday and released them all. I really, really want to try my hand at Abu-Masgouf.

Released them all?? LOL

My family and I love eating fish, so I'm probably one of the last guys you'll see release a legal fish

Try to get on them soon before the weather shifts and the last thing you want to do is roast something outside for an hour

[Bogey]

New guy here. I have been using my 2012 outback in all conditions: rivers, saltwater, lakes and have trying to decide between the two 2015 models as well. My wife has a "1 kayak in the garage policy" and I have also been leaning towards the revo. Although the 2012 outback has served me well, it is heavy to car top (Thule slipstream rack) and the new ones are even heavier. I also think the revo would track better while paddling in rivers (Delaware and susky) and I would sit higher in the water than in the outback. I may just wait to demo both though.

[kevinfry]

[QUOTE=. My wife has a "1 kayak in the garage policy" and I have also been leaning towards the revo. Although the 2012 outback has served me well, it is heavy to car top (Thule slipstream rack) and the new ones are even heavier. I also think the revo would track better while paddling in rivers (Delaware and susky) and I would sit higher in the water than in the outback. I may just wait to demo both though.[/QUOTE]

#1---mine was saying the same thing so I bought "her Kayak". I think your wife might look awesome in a revo, paint the seat pink.....
#2---no way on earth you'll sit higher out of the water in the revo. But, it will be easier to load on a roof rack due to being more narrow. My buddy can load his from the side of his SUV

[Hemingway]

Just picked up my 2015 Revo 13 with turbo fins yesterday after spending 3 days in last years model a couple of weeks ago. I found it to be very stable. I have tried both the OB and PA on demo days. But for the type of fishing I do...normal day is 10-14 miles in the open bay waters...there is no substitute for speed and sea worthiness. I have been paddling a WS ride 135 for three years. It is very very stable but that comes with a trade off of speed, and when you stop paddling it does not glide but settles in the water. The OB's hull slap is something that the Ride did as well, and I think might have been the main reason I did not pick the OB.

[sparky1423]

Mike, just let me know and we could me up for a test ride in the outback... Preferably down river!