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Topic: Where to Demo Revo 13?  (Read 1853 times)

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Piscis

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Pacifica
  • Date Registered: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 202
Anyone know somewhere reasonable driving distance from Pacifica where I can demo a Revo 13?  Then...who is likely to have one in stock?
Pronounced "Piss-Kiss", Fish in Latin
Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Yellow


Bird

  • Sea Lion
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  • Location: Rancho Cordova, CA
  • Date Registered: May 2006
  • Posts: 3569
California Canoe and Kayak in Oakland carries Hobies and is an option - give them a call to arrange a demo.


Paddy-O

  • Sand Dab
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  • Location: Petaluma, California
  • Date Registered: Jan 2014
  • Posts: 25
Yes- CCK in Oakland have demos and they are right on the water in Jack London Square.  Easy demo as they have the kayaks on the dock to try out. 
- Pat

2014 Hobie Outback
2013 Hobie Outback


Piscis

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Pacifica
  • Date Registered: Feb 2014
  • Posts: 202
Thanks for the info Bird and Paddy-O...!

I went out to Oakland Jack London Square CCK this morning and rented a Revo 13.  They couldn't find it at first so put me into a Revo 11 until they could.  The difference in speed between the 13 and 11 is amazing, Revo 13 is way faster.  A couple of feet makes a huge difference in speed.

The mirage drive was really interesting to use.  My legs were complaining initially, but after 10-15 minutes were handling it well.  The only thing that got me thinking is the seat position when pedaling, it's almost lying down. 

I like the hands free energy with a simple lever for the rudder.  I also think with the Revo 13 I can move a lot faster than paddling a comparable size yak.

The Revo 13 I was in didn't have any fishing attachments...something I'm comparing to the OK Trident 13 and OK Ultra series.
Pronounced "Piss-Kiss", Fish in Latin
Ocean Kayak Trident 13 Yellow


AlexB

  • Sea Lion
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  • Location: Oakland, CA
  • Date Registered: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 5226
Try the Outback, too, before you pull the trigger.

I tried both and went with the Outback. No regrets. Others try both and go with the Revo.


 

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