Shin09:
I’ve been fishing a compass since 2018 and starting to find extended days are killing my back. Going to experiment with some Lombar cushions but also considering changing out for a revo since it seems like long days in my TI are not as bad with the more adjustable seat. The one thing I am kind of concerned about is stability. I don’t stand and cast much but I do appreciate the overall stability and forgiving nature of the compass when it comes to moving around on it. I also reaaaalllyyy have to mess up to tip it.
How tippy or easy to flip is the revo over the compass? I don’t care to jump up to an Outback due to cost or weight. Could do an old town salty too I suppose
bernie3674:
I have an Revo, and an 2022 outback. It feels not as stable as the outback, but mind you that revo has amazing secondary stability, which it works great in the ocean. Just add outriggers, you will be fine. I go out on revo in the ocean with outriggers no matter what. Also check out "kayak kushion", it's a must have for me on the outback.
Clayman:
I haven't pedaled the Compass. I imagine its width increases its primary stability over the Revo 13. But like Bernie says, the Revo 13's secondary stability is top-notch, and it can handle choppy water among the best of the SOTs. You can add the SideKick Ama Kit to increase primary stability.
Shin09:
Thanks for the feedback! I always forget about the sidekick kit!
Shin09:
Two more comments/questions:
If you crab, where do you put your pots on your revo? On my compass, they fit on the flat spot on the front really well.
For the men out there….how do you pee off the boat? With the compass, it was stable enough i could kneel and pee off the side (if it was flat) or just use a pee funnel and go down the drive. The latter certainly possible on the Revo, but curious how you all relieve yourself out there