Which hobie to get.

[Iceman]

If you want the stability and payload of the Outback but less weight. Consider the Compass. I think they are pretty slick with lots of blank canvas to work with in rigging one up.

[Iceman]

I think the Revo 11 will feel too small for you. Revo 13 has been my favorite Hobie from the start. When the 2015 Vantage seat came out, I had a hard time using any other kayak at my disposal. Speed and comfort.

[ProfessorLongArms]

Originally Posted by Iceman

I think the Revo 11 will feel too small for you. Revo 13 has been my favorite Hobie from the start. When the 2015 Vantage seat came out, I had a hard time using any other kayak at my disposal. Speed and comfort.

Are those 11'ers in the rental inventory? Do you get much of a difference between the two in terms of width? I'm not actually sure which one I tried out

[Denis_Ruso]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

Are those 11'ers in the rental inventory? Do you get much of a difference between the two in terms of width? I'm not actually sure which one I tried out

Wouldn't even consider the 11. I have the 13 and I'm 5' 11" 165 lbs and it's barely stable enough.

[Iceman]

Originally Posted by ProfessorLongArms

Are those 11'ers in the rental inventory? Do you get much of a difference between the two in terms of width? I'm not actually sure which one I tried out

No 11 in the demo fleet at the moment. you were in a 13

[Iceman]

We reimburse up to $100 in rental/demo toward purchase.

Honestly you won't see the new Compass going on sale any time soon.

[aftahour]

Originally Posted by Iceman

If you want the stability and payload of the Outback but less weight. Consider the Compass. I think they are pretty slick with lots of blank canvas to work with in rigging one up.

Andy. Do you think there'll be a sale anytime soon on the compass?
I can only hope so

[goldenglory18]

Originally Posted by aftahour

Andy. Do you think there'll be a sale anytime soon on the compass?
I can only hope so

I can't speak for Andy, but I will say the Compass model is less than 2 months old, so I can only assume I know the answer to your question.

As for an 11' boat. I see (almost) no reason for anyone that fishes in the salt, and is over 12 years old, to get a 11' boat to fish off of. I've thought about it for a while and just can't find anything positive to say about them (for our main intended use.)

The more I look at the Compass, the more I like it. I like a minimalist layout with max capacity. And with the Compass being 12' and its unrigged weight listed around the "lift it overhead and onto roof rack" size, its very much an option for me if I really thought about it.

Hmmmm...............

[FISH11]

I have been using a 2016 Hobie Revolution 13 for the last 16 months after paddling Malibu's and Jackson kayaks for 3 years. I absolutely love the Mirage drive and the endurance using leg power. The stability and tracking is not as good as on my 2016 Malibu X Factor, but it it nice having the hands free. I enjoy using both, but if I had to pick a Hobie model right now. It would be to use out in the ocean and surf launching almost always. I would get the new Hobie Compass. It comes as a great blank canvas to be able to rig it up for the individual likes. The best thing is the starting price.

[King Saba]

I'm 5'10" 185lbs. Own a revolution 13 and an adventure. The revolution is plenty stable for me, but it lacks capacity and speed that the adventure has.

[TJones]

Originally Posted by goldenglory18

I can't speak for Andy, but I will say the Compass model is less than 2 months old, so I can only assume I know the answer to your question.

As for an 11' boat. I see (almost) no reason for anyone that fishes in the salt, and is over 12 years old, to get a 11' boat to fish off of. I've thought about it for a while and just can't find anything positive to say about them (for our main intended use.)

The more I look at the Compass, the more I like it. I like a minimalist layout with max capacity. And with the Compass being 12' and its unrigged weight listed around the "lift it overhead and onto roof rack" size, its very much an option for me if I really thought about it.

Hmmmm...............

look at weight capacity’s and be real. I have had about 5 or 6 hobie’s now. I agree that the 13 does feel pretty tippy. 11 is not gonna cut it for an average adult with a descent amount of gear. Unless you are not planning on bringing the fish home!