torn between pa12/14 or native slayer propel

on the fence ready to pull the trigger on a new fishing kayak I used to have a native mariner 12.5 propel but really like the pro angler then on that side to get the 12 or the 14? I will mainly fish the Chesapeake bay intercostal waterway and some fresh water lakes. the native propel does have reverse which is a really nice feature. the pa looks to be a pretty stable fishing olatform I am a pretty big guy 6'-4" 255lbs. so stability is nice. any advice or info would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance.

I haven't pedaled them both but suggest that is what you do. You will get plenty of opinions on both but you are the one who is putting down the money. Put some seat time in both and that should help you decide. If that is not an option than buy the Hobie, you won't have a problem reselling it.

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MrGreen

As already stated ....... Try before you buy. For me it's the PA 14 and I'm also on the Chesapeake. Once you try the PA I think you will by it. The other makes you pedal around instead of back and forth so you have to have your legs higher, the mirage drive has more power ........ Well ..... See what's best for you

Thanks went to my local dealer to pull the trigger on the 14 they aren't reordering any more until after sept the new model year and there is going to be a price increase. They kept telling me to go with a pa12 it's there most popular seller blah blah.i said no looking for a 14 so called hobie in a word AWESOME customer support and I haven't even bought the boat yet they found me one in hampton a bit of a drive but it's olive pa14 Appomattox river and they gave me a military discount heading there tomorrow to pick her up can't wait

Congrats on you purchase and welcome to the Pro Angler family!

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Steve Stubbs
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Congrats on the PA ...... You won't regret it ....?

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