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11-08-2017, 08:23 PM | #1 | |
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Just went through the same dilemma. I was dead set on the compass and demoed it for a final run before buying. Did a two hour demo/rental with the outback, compass, and revo 13 at OEX. Big thanks to Andy and his crew for all the help. After spending a little time in the compass I realized I enjoyed the outback and revolution way more. The compass is a great kayak, but to me the rudder control is not as nice as the other two boats, nor is the seat. Like you said, once you upragde the compass you are in outback terrritory. The vantage seat is just too nice to pass up. I ended up buying a used 2017 camo outback. If buying the compass for what it is and not upgrading it to the MD180, square hatch, turbo fins, etc. it’s a great buy. But, once you factor all that in the outback takes the cake. It’s a platform that doesn’t need much upgrading and already has top of the line bells and whistles. Great write up. |
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11-09-2017, 06:42 AM | #2 |
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Seattle Area
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Awesome thread as I'm slowly starting to consider the same thing.
One point that I'd like to throw out there, is I really do think the Compass is a brilliant sales ploy from Hobie. For starters, its a great "entry level" boat for them at the sub-2k price point. BUT, I think they really hit it out of the park because a lot of smart buyers are going to do the same thing that just happened here. Consider both boats, add up the costs of the differences on the two boats, then realize its "cheaper" to just buy the more expensive boat first off and be done with it. Either way, keep the conversation going. I'm really curious on how the resale prices of the older models gets effected by this new offering. |
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