Hobie PA12 Up-graders from an Outback, any regrets? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

IN2DEEP · 10-28-2013, 07:59 PM

Thanks for the replies guys
Its seems that most are happy with either one.
I did peddle my friend's PA12 around king harbor and then outside the breakwater for a short distance.
I need to demo an Outback for comparison and then make my decision
Who knows, I might end up with both someday

Thanks again!

Zfish03 · 10-28-2013, 08:42 PM

I started with an outback(older version) , still have it and I love it. But I go out on long trips and I wanted more deck space so I ended up getting a PA 12.
The PA punches through waves surprisingly well, get soaked in moderate surf launches. Most days I'm glad I'm to be in my PA but somedays I miss being on the outback.
It really depends on what youre looking to do. The outback will be easier to load and launch. Plus you can take it on mothership trips, PA's are usually a no go.
But you can't beat the comfort, deck space, and enjoyment of a PA...

10-28-2013, 07:59 PM	#1
IN2DEEP Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 82	Thanks for the replies guys Its seems that most are happy with either one. I did peddle my friend's PA12 around king harbor and then outside the breakwater for a short distance. I need to demo an Outback for comparison and then make my decision Who knows, I might end up with both someday Thanks again!

10-28-2013, 08:42 PM	#2
Zfish03 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Oceanside Posts: 197	I started with an outback(older version) , still have it and I love it. But I go out on long trips and I wanted more deck space so I ended up getting a PA 12. The PA punches through waves surprisingly well, get soaked in moderate surf launches. Most days I'm glad I'm to be in my PA but somedays I miss being on the outback. It really depends on what youre looking to do. The outback will be easier to load and launch. Plus you can take it on mothership trips, PA's are usually a no go. But you can't beat the comfort, deck space, and enjoyment of a PA...