Hobie Outback question - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

taggermike · 04-15-2013, 08:28 AM

You can't knock a free hobie, but there's no way an outback will be as stable as an x-factor. Maybe a few more trips in the hobie will help get you use to it. Like roadx said, the outback has good secondary stability so it will feel a bit wobbly but will reach a point where it fghts tipping further. I dont know what the temp of Lake Biwa is right now, but take the kayak out to waist deep water with out any gear and lean until you flip over. Seriouosly, learning the breakpoint of the secondary stability will give you confidence. And like the old comercial said, "no surprise is the best surprise". Nice trout and a beautifull ake too. Mike

04-15-2013, 08:28 AM	#6
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	You can't knock a free hobie, but there's no way an outback will be as stable as an x-factor. Maybe a few more trips in the hobie will help get you use to it. Like roadx said, the outback has good secondary stability so it will feel a bit wobbly but will reach a point where it fghts tipping further. I dont know what the temp of Lake Biwa is right now, but take the kayak out to waist deep water with out any gear and lean until you flip over. Seriouosly, learning the breakpoint of the secondary stability will give you confidence. And like the old comercial said, "no surprise is the best surprise". Nice trout and a beautifull ake too. Mike