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Kayak Fishing => The Kayak Shack => Topic started by: Romanian Redneck on March 09, 2012, 10:16:46 PM

Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 09, 2012, 10:16:46 PM: I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of the NWKA community. :D
Today iHop and I drove to Hood River to demo a Revo 13 and a Outback. Derek at the Kayak Shed spent almost the entire day with us while I demoed the Revo, then the Outback. Then the Revo, then back to the Outback... ;) talk about a patient guy!
It was the PERFECT day to demo. Sunny and calm for the first part of the morning, then 20 knot winds and 2 foot swells. This gave me a great idea how each Hobie handled in each weather condition.

The Revo was fast. Super fast. With the Turbo fins it felt like a rocket. It handled the swells very well if taking them head on. However, IMO the Revo was quite squirlly. After almost tossing me (6'3 and 230 lbs) on 3 separate occasions, I had to really pay attention while peddling in the surf.

The Outback was not quite as fast as the Revo, but with the Turbo Fins it wasn't slow either. I got some nice speed even while peddling against the swells. Unlike the Revo the Outback skipped over the swells instead of cutting through them. To me, the stability the Outback offered was what pushed me into the Outback's corner. You have to really try hard to get her to tip over. It was a very comfortable ride and you sit a bit higher than in the Revo making for a dryer ride. The storage in the Outback is more than ample.

In conclusion I'd like to send a HUGE thank you to Derek at the Kayak Shed for the SMOKIN' deal. Also a very warm thank you to iHop for spending the day with me and being there to give me a second opinion. I blame him for my newfound addiction ;)

Anyway, here she is everyone! She doesn't have a name yet but I'm sure one will somehow stick (my wife suggested "The Other Woman" hahahaha).

To fish is human. To throw back is Devine.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: INSAYN on March 09, 2012, 10:33:46 PM: Right on!
Now you get to poke holes in that "other woman". ;D
Do her proud.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: craig on March 09, 2012, 10:37:01 PM: Beautiful boat. Now it is time to scratch it up and get it bloody. You will love the Outback.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Foul_hooked on March 10, 2012, 12:10:28 AM: You made the right decision..... outbacks are better then revos!!! Your boat looks awesome.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: ndogg on March 10, 2012, 07:43:31 AM: Congrats on the New boat, she is a beauty.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Noah on March 10, 2012, 08:35:35 AM: Congrats! That yellow does look a lot better with some red mixed into it :)
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: yaksurf on March 10, 2012, 08:47:13 AM: Quote from: Noah on March 10, 2012, 08:35:35 AM
Congrats! That yellow does look a lot better with some red mixed into it :)

+1
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: sherminator on March 10, 2012, 09:20:42 AM: Right on man! It doesn't matter to us which Hobie Mirage kayak you buy - because you're always getting a good fishing rig - it only matters to you. I'm glad you found what you want. ;D

And it looks like we are blessed to have not one, but two great Hobie dealers in the general area. I really like how The Kayak Shed and Next Adventure support each other on this forum, it makes it a better place.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: rimfirematt on March 10, 2012, 09:24:34 AM: Nice! Ill have your outbacks brother at my house here in a couple of weeks. Im getting one from Derek too. He has been awesome to deal with.
Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 10, 2012, 10:44:44 PM: The Mirage drive is phenomenal. I'm addicted. Now to mix some red in with that beautiful yellow. :D
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: OlySpec on March 11, 2012, 12:31:19 AM: Sweet ride!!!
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: fishnut on March 11, 2012, 08:32:35 AM: You're going to love it Redneck. Hobie's rock. 8) ENJOY!!
Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 11, 2012, 09:02:36 AM: Thanks everyone. :)
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Fred "True" Trujillo on March 11, 2012, 10:03:41 AM: "Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man."

'bout time! I'm still waiting for that puberty thing to kick in myself...

True
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: MuskieHunter on March 11, 2012, 09:39:59 PM: Both the Revo and the Outback are great yaks.... have Outback and it's great on the water.
Start fishing and enjoy the fun..
Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 11, 2012, 10:58:30 PM: There are so many neat accessories for the Hobie. I'm finding the fun part now is customizing it to my liking.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Noah on March 12, 2012, 01:05:21 PM: Quote from: MuskieHunter on March 11, 2012, 09:39:59 PM
Both the Revo and the Outback are great yaks.... have Outback and it's great on the water.
Start fishing and enjoy the fun..
It looks like you lost something......PFD?
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Justin on March 12, 2012, 01:58:05 PM: Quote from: INSAYN on March 09, 2012, 10:33:46 PM
Now you get to poke holes in that "other woman". ;D

I think I pee'd a little from this comment. lol

Congrats on the Hobie!
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: ConeHeadMuddler on March 12, 2012, 02:51:51 PM: She looks good.

I can't let any of my buddies see this comment, since I don't have a GF at the moment, and I just dragged my Tarpon into my living room. She's laying on the carpet right in front of my couch. I'm going to be, uhhh.... attaching a rudder.

Quote from: INSAYN on March 09, 2012, 10:33:46 PM
Right on!
Now you get to poke holes in that "other woman". ;D
Do her proud.
Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: IslandHoppa on March 12, 2012, 03:39:47 PM: Yak porn!

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Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 12, 2012, 04:07:11 PM: Lol you guys crack me up.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Lee on March 12, 2012, 04:13:25 PM: Picture 1: Getting her undressed

Picture 2: Ever since red came around, blue can't stay away from her.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: INSAYN on March 12, 2012, 05:41:42 PM: You know Lee, mounting kayaks on the wall like that and then turning off the lights for given amounts of time could very well net you several more kayaks. :laughing7:
Title: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: Romanian Redneck on March 12, 2012, 08:51:26 PM: If they have a litter of yakies you could put them in a cardboard box and sell them in front of Safeway.

To fish is human. To throw back is Devine.
Title: Re: Gentlemen, today I became a man... a Hobie man.
Post by: jstonick on March 12, 2012, 08:59:11 PM: If you get some mutts with rod pods and mirage drives contact me immediately :)