Ideas / Suggestions for downsizing from PA?

[makobob]

Originally Posted by alfsteur

Hi y'all, apologize if this topic has been posted before!

I have a 2014 PA12 with upgraded turbo v2 fin with glide tech, this beast has a loaded weight of 130lb -140lb when fully rigged. Problem is this is starting to get too heavy & sluggish on the water for me, so want to check with BWE community for ideas or suggestions to lighten and/or downsizing from a PA12.

I'm looking for reducing overall loaded weight, and gain more maneuverability/speed if possible. So 2 questions:
1. What can i do to lighten the load by 20~30lb?
2. if downsizing, what do you suggest? I'm currently considering going back to a Hobie Outback... but that's still 100lb+ when fully loaded for YT fishing

Thanks in advance!
Alfsteur

To reduce weight by 20-30 pounds get the extra tackle gone. If you carry the kitchen sink in your tackle box it adds up fast, reduce rods and reels, do you really need 4-5 outfits If so you will always overweight. DOWN SIZE. As to yak, most now approach 100#, and the OUTBACK is hard to beat now specically with the 180 drive. Fast, manurverable,and stable.

[ronbo613]

If you keep the PA 12, all you can really do is lose gear(or start Nutraslim). I have to carry my kayak and all the gear down a cliff, dark in the mornings, and back up after a day of fishing, so I've cut my stuff to the bare minimum. Believe me, you can shed a lot of gear.