I love the Hobie compass! Had mine since 2019 and it’s great. I never needed more space nor use all the space other than when crabbing+fishing but even so still feels great. It’s light and easy to drag on beaches, that front mesh pocket come in so handy just sticking things underneath it. I have never feel like I needed a bigger kayak. I think you’ll like it, it cuts through water really nice and a cleaner look.
I have also just bought a Compass. I have a PA14 as well but wanted something I could car top. After using it several times I miss a few of the features of the outback (I've owned 3 outbacks) First thing was the dual steering, then the rear grab handle but the biggest thing I miss is the seat. I find the compass seat terrible with the plastic bar at the back, bottom being very uncomfortable. I think I am going to sell it and go back to an outback purely because of the seat. Have you tried a Revo 13? Ive had four of those and find them excellent in the rougher conditions.
Hi, yea I do miss some of the outback features but so far very happy I went with the compass. The dual steering was nice but you get used to having one, I upgraded the one on the compass with the berley pro handle and so fat that works for me perfect. Having one really good handle makes up for not having two. My 1st kayak was a revo 13, I loved it but was not perfect for fishing was a bit cramped in it and also was a bit tipsy when I use the sail. For the compass seat if you dont recline it too much to the back so you dont seat too far back you dont feel the plastic bar and also adding a section of pool noodle helps a lot.
It sold already, plenty of outbacks for sale out there for cheap. I see many people giving them away for like $2500 with a bunch of accessories @@pa1264
I love the Hobie compass! Had mine since 2019 and it’s great. I never needed more space nor use all the space other than when crabbing+fishing but even so still feels great. It’s light and easy to drag on beaches, that front mesh pocket come in so handy just sticking things underneath it. I have never feel like I needed a bigger kayak. I think you’ll like it, it cuts through water really nice and a cleaner look.
Thank you Nhia, yea so far I am loving the compass!
I have also just bought a Compass. I have a PA14 as well but wanted something I could car top. After using it several times I miss a few of the features of the outback (I've owned 3 outbacks) First thing was the dual steering, then the rear grab handle but the biggest thing I miss is the seat. I find the compass seat terrible with the plastic bar at the back, bottom being very uncomfortable. I think I am going to sell it and go back to an outback purely because of the seat. Have you tried a Revo 13? Ive had four of those and find them excellent in the rougher conditions.
Hi, yea I do miss some of the outback features but so far very happy I went with the compass. The dual steering was nice but you get used to having one, I upgraded the one on the compass with the berley pro handle and so fat that works for me perfect. Having one really good handle makes up for not having two. My 1st kayak was a revo 13, I loved it but was not perfect for fishing was a bit cramped in it and also was a bit tipsy when I use the sail. For the compass seat if you dont recline it too much to the back so you dont seat too far back you dont feel the plastic bar and also adding a section of pool noodle helps a lot.
I woulda gave you my compass for you outback
The outback is already sold. Thank you
Wow, nice way to advertise
Haha was not intended for advertising purpose
Great kayak🙂 how much for your outback🙂
It sold already, plenty of outbacks for sale out there for cheap. I see many people giving them away for like $2500 with a bunch of accessories @@pa1264