Finally, the Outback has been rejigged

[erik the viking]

For those looking for a first pedal yak or an upgrade, good old Hobie have released the advertising for the new 2019 Outback.
Looks interesting indeed. A cross between the Compass, PA12 and with the basic features of the later model Outback.
Have a look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EspLVQGg8JI
edit: The better one is on: https://www.hobie.com/au/en/kayaks/mirage-outback/
Some interesting and long overdue features will suit many yak fisher folk.
Maybe Josh could give his rundown and opinion in the near future? 9no pressure Josh )
No idea when they might land in Aus, but I think they might be in demand. (unless they get really silly with the price?)

[maverick]

Looks great, but I am sure there will be a price rise.

[cheaterparts]

Looks great, but I am sure there will be a price rise.

don't think they have had it on a diet ether almost 47 kg -

[mingle]

Looks very similar to the Jackson and Native models now. That camo colour sucks arse too...

47kgs?! I guess the weight of the yak goes up with the weight of the average yank...

Mike.

[Reeling]

Looks great, but I am sure there will be a price rise.

don't think they have had it on a diet ether almost 47 kg -

Think how much stainless accessories you could fit to a stealth and still be lighter.

Thanks a ridiculous weight

[Seasherpa]

Looks great, but I am sure there will be a price rise.

don't think they have had it on a diet ether almost 47 kg -

Think how much stainless accessories you could fit to a stealth and still be lighter.

Thanks a ridiculous weight

My outback with the old style seat was in the early 30's, it has gone up a fair bit in weight over the two model changes.

[maverick]

Most probably won't be in Aus until summer next year.

[cheaterparts]

Most probably won't be in Aus until summer next year.

that's all right Mav - I can wait !

[Gunna]

Okay so US$2800.00 before kitting it out
https://www.mariner-sails.com/2019-mirage-outback.html
So Mav or anyone else are you going to dump the Compass for one of these?

[laneends]

probably aimed at would be pa12 owners. Probably needed beefing up so it was less of a comparison to the compass, to which i am sure it has lost a lot of sales to.