2015 Hobie Outback

[kayak Dee]

Nope don't think PA 12 Will suffer. PA 12 is still more room, more rigging options without drilling, laydown rod holders, that wonderful seat. Its the PA 14 in a smaller package. I just purchased a 2014 outback in march and had to sell because of the seat Now I'm stuck between the new outback and a used PA 12.

[RavensDfense]

One advantage I do see is the larger center hatch on the PA12, but you could add one of those to an outback...which I might end up doing later after I see a write up on the installation.

http://www.snaggedline.com/showthrea...-Hobie-Outback

[JohnE]

I don't think the PA 12 is going to suffer. I think there is a lot of advantages.

I guess we will find out. But I am not making this up. It is just speculation, but what I heard was dealers are expecting the new outback to hurt PA12 sales. And they are expecting a price hike on the outback next year if that does happen.

One advantage I do see is the larger center hatch on the PA12, but you could add one of those to an outback...which I might end up doing later after I see a write up on the installation.

[CAGE RATTLER]

Sounds like they may jack up the price another 2 or 3 hundred on it next year to make up for the anticipated loss in revenue on the pa12. I really see no advantage in owning one of those over the new outback and actually a few disadvantages for myself.

I don't think the PA 12 is going to suffer. I think there is a lot of advantages.

[Cowpokey]

The specs on the new lineup have been placed on their web page...

The Adventure is now called Revolution 16, that's interesting.

[RavensDfense]

The specs on the new lineup have been placed on their web page...

[tufnik]

Picked the Outback over the Revo three years ago. No regrets, great yak. I put a deposit on a 2015 model (yellow) too. So, will be selling my 2011 Outback as soon as I receive shipment in late Sept. Can't wait.

[Cowpokey]

Dang, I hope they don't do that...guess I'll have to put a down payment on one soon so I can get the current price locked in.

[JohnE]

I probably could have gone for lime green also. I have that color on my BB pro paddle.

Glad I finally got it over with, and now for the long wait. Sounds like they may jack up the price another 2 or 3 hundred on it next year to make up for the anticipated loss in revenue on the pa12. I really see no advantage in owning one of those over the new outback and actually a few disadvantages for myself.

[Cowpokey]

...I do sort of wish they would come out with some more exciting color options.

I wish they had them in bright lime green.

Congrats on the new Outback!!! You're going to love freeing up your hands to concentrate on fishing!

[ronaultmtd]

I have a 2010 Outback and have to say I have beat the hell out of it in some really nasty ocean on more occasions than I care to admit to- it is a tough fishing machine- and the Mirage Drive is really a durable system- I have only bent the turbo fin masts twice (ran into under water obstructions) and other than carefully straightening them back into their original shape- no other issues whatsoever with my boat- I would highly recommend the optional sailing rudder (first thing I did to mine when I got it in 2011)- my boat already had the turbo fins on it when I bought it from an Army helicopter pilot deploying to Afghanistan...been a great boat- and I would recommend an Outback to my friends...welcome to the dark side...

[JohnE]

Just ordered one in ivory dune color!

[JohnE]

JohnE, have you taken an Outback (or other pedal kayak) for a test ride yet? The Outback really is a fishing machine; can't wait to see the new version.

I have not tried one yet, but I have fished with several guys who have mirage drive kayaks. They have them available to rent down in VA beach. I was going to try one there, but have not gotten around to it yet.

So, I am now back to thinking about ordering the 2015 outback. I am thinking about red or ivory dune. I don't really care that much about color, but I do sort of wish they would come out with some more exciting color options.

[Cowpokey]

JohnE, have you taken an Outback (or other pedal kayak) for a test ride yet? The Outback really is a fishing machine; can't wait to see the new version.

[JohnE]

I know...so many nice kayaks to choose from. I really love all the features on the new outback, but it is a lot of money for me and I really do just want something right away. I am in my kayak 20-30 hours a week and I really want something I will enjoy fishing out of more than what I have now. They have a cuda 14 for sale less than 10 minutes from my house and I am so tempted to just get it overwith and buy it today. I guess I can live with my ride a little longer if I can manage to get the seat repaired before the weekend and wait for the outback. I am in the salt most of the time and this delrin stuff sounds really good, plus the seat looks incredible.