Finally brought my new Hobie home

Reading all the past comparisons on which Hobie for which type of use can just fry the brain.  I have been back and forth on which one I wanted so many times that I had to keep putting it off. Then I heard the new seats were going to be the bomb for 2015., so I waited a little longer.  I do get neck, back and shoulder pains while kayaking so a seat that could minimize that just sounded like a must have. 

I really do appreciate everyone's input on why the one they use is the best.  After testing a few different kayaks and spending more time in the water than on it I had to do some serious thought about the subject.  I decided stability had to be my main focus.  Even after I decided that I still wanted speed and maneuverability.  That's were the doubt came in. 

So I started to put together the racks, front bumper hitch and goal post so I could travel with the kayak and my fifth wheel.  Right up to the last minute I was giving myself doubt on which one would be better.  So I went to the store and just bought a 2015 Outback.  Didn't even have to pick a color as there was only one available and that's the one I got.  I am sure I will make it work for me.  I have not dove off one yet but will get out and practice until it is comfortable.  I want to catch a salmon off it but think I will be diving more than anything and need re-entry to be easier. 

Hope to expand my fishing grounds and provide beneficial reports. 

Stay tuned

Congrats on the Outback!  It'll definitely have the stability and room for you as a diving platform.  And it's super nice to be able to troll around with a sandwich in one hand and a drink in the other. 

Congrats on the new Outback Duane.

At least it wasn't pink.
Let's do it this weekend.

At least it wasn't pink.
Let's do it this weekend.

It's a light pink special edition.  Sweet ride.  I am ready to try it out.  Still convinced the salmon bite will hit as soon as I leave on my trip. 

Congrats, long time non peddle Hobie owner, I hope you get a lot of use from it.

Congrats! You're gonna love it.

Congrats. For diving I bet the outback is the best choice. My Revo13 wasn't the easiest to re-board.

nice welcome to the dark side

tell us when the bite gets good out there!

The 2015 Outback is an outstanding fish killing machine, go get 'em.

The only time you'll be disappointed is if you get into a race with a Revo 13.   

Nice choice, congrats on the new ride!

Happy for you Duane! Good choice!

The 2015 Outback is an outstanding fish killing machine, go get 'em.

The only time you'll be disappointed is if you get into a race with a Revo 13.   

Slow and steady wins the race.  Or just don't race and enjoy the fishing.

Congrats Duane!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Was invited kayak fishing today but passed so I could get familiar with the new kayak.  I practiced some ocean re-entries and it was harder than my old kayak but I did manage to get back in with some effort.  It's so much easier with fins but I didn't bring any with me so I tried without them.  Once I felt comfortable I took it on a couple mile sight seeing trip.  Oh man the water was so clear in spots at this point I wanted to go diving and wished I brought my gear.  Oh well there is always tomorrow.  I knew if I brought fishing gear I would have been distracted so I didn't.  The info from the self rescue class at TC last year kicked in and I was able to try different methods of re-entry.  So now I think I got a good idea on where to put equipment so it will not interfere with self rescues or re-entry after intentional dips in the ocean.   

I also tried out my new to me Kokatat suit and it didn't leak at all. 

So far I am impressed with this kayak and my back never felt so good while kayaking. 

It will take awhile to set it up the way I want it, but feel comfortable taking it out further from shore than I have ever done in the past. 

Time to fish.