This is the first kayak I have ever seen that I would consider purchasing. I'm just a tad lighter than you and you look very comfortable on it! I also like the hull and the added stability it gives you. A ton of storage on the back too!
Why? A Jon boat setup is way cheaper, more stabile, more fishable, can get into 4 inches of water, and may even be easier to car haul... Why spend 2-3x more for a lesser product?
Finally a Big Guy kayak that does not break the bank or require selling a body part to afford it. Like how it did not really move when you stood up in it, nice wide foot print with the added tri-hull feature.
The tri haul as complete stability adds a tremendous amount of noise in the water! I absolutely love the storage in the front where you could put your fish on Ice
Nice simple and practical design. Like the storage space. We already have a Hobie PA17T and a couple of pedal kayaks we bought used. But if we didn't already have those, this would be on the super short list.
So many people that dont kayak fish, have so many opinions. I throw my kayak in my truck and go. No registration and hardly any maintenance. I also sneak in to the spots other people cant. I love my yak
definitely bubble based inflation due to brands like Hobbie, OldTown, Bonafide selling way over inflated kayaks whose basic manufacturing and materials costs have actually dropped. so they now are making incredible profits selling $150/400 dollars of materials/labor at Apple levels of profit margin... This of course has caused the market to be a gold rush with a bunch of smaller companies jumping into the fray. (of course they will all deny this but it is very easy and clear to see.) Eventually the market for large overpriced kayaks will pop and hopefully we will see a real price correction that reflects their real value ie a price range between $300
Engineering, production, marketing, distribution, profit, etc add quite a bit to any product. Compared to other products in this class the price seems very competitive.
I went to the link provided...Every model is out of stock LOL! I'm not surprised. I would definitely consider this as a 2nd Kayak. Still working on my 1st one. 4 seasons later... Pelican Challenger 130T. Same length. A couple of rod holders. Original 2 foam seater tandem but those were crap(removed them). added an anchor trolley, Anchor wizard bought but still not installed, marine raider high back boat seat bought but not installed yet, registered for a trolling motor add on, but still trying to come up with the right DIY configuration. Even bought a McClain Trailer for it figuring I'd eventually upgrade to a jon boat. I could go on an on about this Kayak lol! The point is I paid only 450.00 dollars new for it at academy, and still haven't used it as much as I planned due to all the upgrades I want and need. Sometimes saving money still costs you more time off the water. This Hammer Head Kayak is ready to go and any upgrades are going to be a lot easier to add, due to it's ready design! Nice Vid man! Now I am motivated to go finish mine up. Maybe I'll do a video of that when its all done! Sub earned!
Great video and review. Subbed! I'm a bigger dude too at 6'2 280lb so I'm always on the look out for big stable options for kayak fishing. In fact I am about to purchase an Sportman 120 or a Dorado, but can't quite justify the $$$. This kayak looks like exactly what Ive been looking for, and the option for fin or prop drive had me about to swipe the card! Until I visited the company website. The lack of brand positioning and using the free version of Wix as a retail storefront immediately and sadly shriveled any confidence I wanted to have on purchasing. Anyway, awesome channel man, keep it up!
Best kayak we all have seen for sure! Thanks for sharing, only problem is 110lb weight, I`d need a trailer as I wouldn`t be able to put it on a roof rake. I`m 76 years old and I`m looking for a kayak for fishing and cruising.
I feel your pain I’m 66 and got spoiled with a canoe I got two tandem kayaks for my kids/ grandkids that I can use from the center but man the seem heavy compared to my old canoe and it wasn’t even a light weight canoe it was a 14.5 OC2 and I would flip it around and paddle from the front seat going backwards I sold it to an older lady when I moved for what I paid for it on Facebook she was happy to get it it weighed 79 lbs and had over a 600 lb capacity
Problem is the company doesn't offer shipping for their kayaks, and the only places to purchase are in Mississippi, Florida or Alabama. So cheapest or not, no matter what size, is completely irrelevant for the majority of consumers. So realistically for a kayak of similar size and capability, someone would be better off getting the Wilderness Systems Radar 135 at approx $1700.
Where do you live? We are close to resolving the shipping issue. Looked at the wilderness kayak, the price is about the until you add their $1400 drive that isn’t included in the $1700 kayak price.
Just an awesome kayak and I look forward to getting mine. If you are looking to start out kayak fishing, this would be the way to go. I will have mine by the end of the month! 😀😃😄
I really like this kayak. I have a little kayak envy and I have a pa14 360. I can't believe it's only $1700. I spent over x3’s that much on mine. U could've easily loaded it up with fish finder, power pole, and motor 😢
Thats a cool kayak. They definitely took ideas from feel free and hobie, while delivering it at a good price. If i was interested in a lake only kayak I'd buy it. Im a river guy though and big like you, so i stick with nucanoe. Being able to put a motor on a kayak is a must for me. It makes solo up river trips a breeze.
Generally peddle drives are not all that bad price wise, you just gotta avoid Hobies. Not knocking hobie, they are good boats with vary cool drive designs. But hobie will overcharge you in every possible way. By that i mean they will try to sell you a 50 cent screw plug for 20 bucks or a 10 dollar deck hatch for 150. Ever since Hobart Alter passed his family has been trying to milk every last dime they can before all his patents expire.
Eddie has other models that are pedal drive at even lower price points. They are just as well made just not as BIG! The Bullshark model is 12' has the same drive options and is $1599. I know he has a couple of other pedal models as well that are even a little lower in price than that. All are same quality and great boats. This one is the largest in his line up. So as the size reduces so does the price.
1500 to peddle your butt off, or 500 to buy a trolling motor and second hand Jon boat... Where you don't peddle at all... Have the ability to take a second person, have increased stability and fishability, a better seated angle to actually see into the water.. and the list goes on. Buying a kayak is like buying Starbucks... You get less for more cost.
@@ryandaniels8022 a halfway decent jon boat is gonna cost you more than a grand my dude and that doesn't include the trailer. Then a decent mini kota is gonna cost you 600 and up, if you want a lithium cell tack another 500 ontop of that. Also don't forget about your motorized vessel registration fees.
@@ryandaniels8022I have a 16’ bay boat with a 60hp and trolling motor, a 10’ Jon boat with a with a 3.5hp and trolling motor and a 10.5’ pedal drive kayak and I can honestly say I catch more fish with my kayak and It’s the most comfortable out of the three to fish out of. The added benefit is I get a little work out to stay healthy by pedaling.
That is a nice kayak man. I am glad to hear that it is made for big people. I have loss a lot of weight. I was at 390Ibs & now 275Ibs so it's nice to know that this kayak will whole me. Brother I don't know of i missed it or what. Do you know how much weight can it carry? Good video brother thanks you for sharing it & be safe out there.
That's definitely a nice rig. I like it alot. I personally use a Jackson Coosa FD. The rudder system on the Jackson is sort of similar to what you have there, minus the drop down extension. I REALLY like the drop down. I'll bet it really helps with tracking. Thanks for sharing this fine piece of equipment with us.
@@kennedybj1 that's what I did also. Found out the hard way that if you use it in saltwater, IMMEDIATELY wash the drive with fresh water. I waited a day to wash mine and ended up having to get a new drive.
@@racerx12003r good to know but I'm in indiana so no salt here..the number one thing i like about our kayak is the easy access to the prop to clean off the grass and what not...
I kind of like the kayak. When you said I could upgrade the rudder I know I like the kayak. I fish the Oregon in California coast. It takes a good turning kayak to do it safely. There's a lot of kayaks out there and some expensive ones but that means nothing when you're on the ocean.
This kayak comes with the option of either drive style. Our prop drive system takes about 25% of the effort of the Feelfree drive. The drive is very easy to pedal. The weight capacity on these is better and the stability seems to be better. The Whale Shark kayak is big and works great for big boys like me.
One question I would have about such a big kayak is that due to the back handles obviating any possible transom mounted motor, any motor would need to fit into the drive hole, which is both good and bad, good, because it makes it easy for purpose designed solutions like a Bixby drive or similar, but bad because it reduces options for non proprietary DIY mounting options that individuals might want to use to reduce costs. This Kayak definitely seems to be a bass fishing focused system but I also wonder how it would do in the ocean; through surf etc. I probably handles great, but I wish there was some internal hull storage for rods etc so as to be able to put extra gear for long ocean trips. otherwise it looks like a great alternatives to those more expensive kayaks (although would be better priced at $1399).
Great question. I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm on the west coast of Fl and considering buying a Kayak to fish inshore, just not sure what to get yet. This one looks amazing.
I want one. Cycling class became 3-D. I still need a paddle for upper arms/ rowing capabilities for abs. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I also love the side for the fishing knife. Need a cuter life jacket with free purchase thou.
Everything is impressive with the exception of the weight, I’ve got an older 13’ Hobie which weighs 60 pounds. I don’t know at 66 years old if a could handle 110#. By myself.
one more thing . its been like 8 months since you posted this video . i think you had enough time to try the kayak . i noticed that the front is different than any other kayak . does it resist the water or its smooth ? and is the drive reliable or not ?
While I am not going to "round up" my weight - I'll round down 😀- this is a great intro to a kayak for guys our size. Thanks for the pointer to the website!
That thing is absolutely unbelievable. I have a Pelican 110 Catch and it has been the worst product I ever owned in any category. Yes, the price is pretty significantly, than the Hammerhead, but another 2 months of saving I could have had something special. I am just blown away by that kayak. Unbelievable.
I mean it looks fantastic I would definitely want one. I’d like the high seat the width the length all the compartments but I’m not spending $1600 that’s kind of ridiculous. I can buy a boat for $1600 I’m guessing they gave you this for nothing? Hey Lucky you
Ascend 133X Tournament Sit-on-Top Kayak Ultimate Saltwater Fishing Package it doesn't have the pedal drive but comes with a GPS trolling motor fish finder yakattack wiring system already built in and a few other things for like 2100
Looks like a more refined hobie. I love my outback but would definitely consider this for a second kayak for the wife. The price makes it a hobie killer!!! 😮
I was going to buy this one until I learned that I could raise/ lower the rudder from the cockpit. I ended up going with the great white model instead. The great white has 5 rod holders.
Isn't it the same as a pa14 where the rudder stays up. My viking profish reload I'm currently selling to get this yak in Australia has a rudder that stays down but flips up if it hits anything. One issue I have with flip down and up rudders is they can break. I know lots sea kayakers that there fold down rudders break due to moving parts to make them fold down.
This kayak looks great! Finally some decent pedal drive kayaks at a decent price. I’ve got a Hobie PA12, and this kayak rivals it almost as far as I can tell.
@@Goodellsam the easiest way to mount a trolling motor to these kayaks is to buy the Hobie cassette plug that goes into the drive and integrate a trolling motor into the plug. Lots of CZcams videos will show you how.
I don't even fish but this looks awesome. I think I'd have a good time fishing if I could bring EVERYTHING. This looks like you could make a camping trip out of it. What if I fall out? Could I pull myself back in without tipping the thing over? I'm 160 lbs. and not a lame-ass.
On the water, trolling motors and stuff, prepared stuff for miles an hour is pretty darn quick, I’m curious to see what those panels look like or the fins underneath
Nice boat for the price. The 110 lbs. is too high for me. I struggle with my Old Town 106 PDL at around 75 lbs. But the 13 ft. long explains a lot of the weight.
$1700.00 is not a budget on my world.....when you can buy a 10' to 14' ft. Aluminum jon boat with trailer , motor ,fuel cell , oars , battery for less ....i did . I also have a canoe i fish out of standing up or sitting ...i prefer standing since i fly fish . I stand and paddle it as well with a long paddle . I can see the fish that way if the water is clear .....$180 .
There's a kayak out called Old Town Sportsman it's a pretty nice kayak it comes with a trolling motor RJ's paddle 1u demonstrated as much cheaper affordable
1699.00 is a mentally impaired price. That is 200 more than I spent on my first metal hull 14ft with a 35hp motor. I spent 80 on a 12ft jonboat, 100 on the trolling motor, 70 on the battery, and 60 on a decent charger that was way more than I needed. For well under 400, ( not including sonar) I have a boat that makes all fishing kayaks look inadequate. I can do 4mph by turning the handle on my motor. Kayak fishing may have it's niche.. but it's a waste for anyone not wasting money.
@@southernsalt laugh all you want. It is what the entire fishing community does at most kayak anglers. Kayak angling was supposed to be a discount... But it's turned into fools wasting money on sub par water craft... Enjoy peddling while the rest of us just flip a trolling motor to 4 or 5 in a more stabile jon boat... For half the price you spent on just a molded hull.
@@ryandaniels8022 I've got 3 kayaks, a jon boat, two bass boats, and an offshore boat. My favorite kayak is the only boat I have used in the last 4 years. There is something magical about throwing my kayak in the bed of my truck, and GOING FISHING! No batteries or motors to worry about, no maintenance or upkeep to speak of, no trailering, ...JUST FISHING! WATER LEVEL FISHING!! And, I get some exercise, too. I don't give TWO SHITS who laughs at me.
Bro this thing is bad ass.. I love it except one thing like another one you do review.. the back should build a wheel on to easy for one person carry to water .. ✌️..
Pretty nice kayak & price! A possible motor option to buy would be a PAC Motor. Although, I don’t think you would have the speed as a Bixby & how to mount a Bixby.
Vibe Makano 100. It's a little shorter of a boat @ 11 feet but has the drive and everything. Same price point $1599. I'm looking to buy something like one of these, but I'm a big guy also 300lbsish, so this looks good.
The Vibe kayak is actually 3’ shorter, 3-1/2” narrower and had 200# less capacity. It’s nowhere near the same. I’m close to 300# and I wouldn’t even consider that kayak. It’s just too small for guys our size.
What seems to suck about these kayaks is that every one I looked at you have to buy "in store" or they're out of stock. Like out of stock on it seems much of their models. Though I chalk that off to them prob just making their newest models like this one now.... I live in Maine(and grew up in Old Town which is the home of Old Town canoes obviously)....so I'm not gonna be heading anywhere near their store(are they is S Alabama or something iirc, right?). So if they ever get shipping handled I'll check in with them again. I really like the setup of quite a few of their kayaks. You can tell when fishermen are helping to design something.
They're just rebranded Chinese kayaks, you can order this exact one from the same place these guys did. Cheaper, delivered to your door, just without the fancy sticker on it.
Love your videos brother. I'm over in Destin, FL! Was wondering if you have seen the new Brooklyn Kayak Co 12.5 Pro it looks very similar but is slightly cheaper and has a pre fabbed trolling motor setup to drop in where pedal dive goes.
The vibe shearwater 125 is close to this size. Also pedal drive or interchangeable. At 12 foot 6 inches long and 35 inches wide and 82 pound hull weight it's a close contender at about the same price. The weight capacity is around a 100 pounds less but it's more streamline designed and not as bulky. It will be my next kayak but I'm kind of biased haha I had their seaghost before
The price on the vibe does not include their drive which is $700 more. This kayak has far better stability and is close to having as much space. Read reviews on that one before buying it.
The vibe is a nice kayak, but much smaller than this one. The vibe is like a Hobie outback and comparable to the Hammerhead Bullshark. The Whale shark is closer to a Hobie PA
We are slowly getting there… nobody has made the kayak i want.. but we are getting there.. this kayak is a step closer but still not exactly what im looking for.. the con on this one is probably weight.. 100+ pounds is heavy for most people to solo lift and put it on top of a sedan car or hang it on the wall of your garage.. a 60-70 pounds fishing kayak is more in line for weaker or older angler kayakists. Also i don't like those kind of rod holder.. rods tens to stick out and when you dock, your rods can hit something and get damaged.. i rather have my rods on vertical rod holder in you back so they don't stick out on the side. Im not a big fan of pedal kayaks I prefer electric trolling engine.. so you guess, the best kayak would be very lightweight, less than 70lbs total. And trolling friendly , that mean quick support for a trolling motor in the back and a way to control everything in an ergonomic way. I had modded my kayak to do that. But i would like a kayak that doesn,t require any mod to put a motor and battery.
@@tommiegage3243 It would definitely add to the price, I doubt Baysports would even ship to the states, just highlighting that the same Kayak is available elsewhere for cheaper. Also agreeing that it's an excellent package for the price.
Hey bro . Great review you are the best to introduce this great kayak . I was hesitating but am gonna go ahead and buy it now . But I have two questions 1- Is the plastic material as good as Hobie for salt water ? 2- During your trip and maneuver , were you using the extra radar fin or just the normal one ?
Nice review! Speed test was a bit off putting. I guess the weight of pilot and kayak combined doesnt help. I´m still not tempted to switch out my small inflatable with electric motor for a pedal kayak 🙂
This is the first kayak I have ever seen that I would consider purchasing. I'm just a tad lighter than you and you look very comfortable on it! I also like the hull and the added stability it gives you. A ton of storage on the back too!
First ?? there's dozens of them today...
Why? A Jon boat setup is way cheaper, more stabile, more fishable, can get into 4 inches of water, and may even be easier to car haul... Why spend 2-3x more for a lesser product?
@@plutoplatters The first He would consider purchasing. That means the other Dozens he doesn't care about.
Never seen a Frontier 12 then I guess????
Check out hoodoo kayaks $200-$400 cheaper😊
Finally a Big Guy kayak that does not break the bank or require selling a body part to afford it. Like how it did not really move when you stood up in it, nice wide foot print with the added tri-hull feature.
I have had mine since November and could not be happier with this rig!
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I'm getting ready to order two, are you still happy with them?
need any other folks willing to love it?
You’re right! That is one heck of a deal. The fact you can swap drives is very innovative.
The tri haul as complete stability adds a tremendous amount of noise in the water! I absolutely love the storage in the front where you could put your fish on Ice
I also weight 290. So glad I found this channel. Great review!
That's amazing how stable that thing is with you walking on it at your weight!
like a boat .
The reach around to the back and the amount of space there is awesome.
This is definitely on my list of first pedal kayaks, id love to see an update video on how its holding up!
We've sold hundreds of them and have never had to warranty a hull. Most major brands can't say the same even though theirs cost 4 times as much.
Nice simple and practical design. Like the storage space. We already have a Hobie PA17T and a couple of pedal kayaks we bought used. But if we didn't already have those, this would be on the super short list.
Wow those PA17s are rare to find! Always wanted one but just so hard to find or just too expensive when you do find them
So many people that dont kayak fish, have so many opinions. I throw my kayak in my truck and go. No registration and hardly any maintenance. I also sneak in to the spots other people cant. I love my yak
When did Roto molded plastic become this expensive? Mind blowing prices for what they are.
definitely bubble based inflation due to brands like Hobbie, OldTown, Bonafide selling way over inflated kayaks whose basic manufacturing and materials costs have actually dropped. so they now are making incredible profits selling $150/400 dollars of materials/labor at Apple levels of profit margin... This of course has caused the market to be a gold rush with a bunch of smaller companies jumping into the fray. (of course they will all deny this but it is very easy and clear to see.) Eventually the market for large overpriced kayaks will pop and hopefully we will see a real price correction that reflects their real value ie a price range between $300
whatcha talking about willis? this thing is a deal and a half
For sure! The real mind-blowing part is this is a cheap entry point. $2,500 to $5,500 is more common!
The molds to make a kayak are close to $100k. Not to mention the r and d to arrive at that mold. Prices are in line. The goal is to make a profit.
Engineering, production, marketing, distribution, profit, etc add quite a bit to any product. Compared to other products in this class the price seems very competitive.
At 6'5" and 245, I need something solid and this might be the ticket. Solid review!
I went to the link provided...Every model is out of stock LOL! I'm not surprised. I would definitely consider this as a 2nd Kayak. Still working on my 1st one. 4 seasons later... Pelican Challenger 130T. Same length. A couple of rod holders. Original 2 foam seater tandem but those were crap(removed them). added an anchor trolley, Anchor wizard bought but still not installed, marine raider high back boat seat bought but not installed yet, registered for a trolling motor add on, but still trying to come up with the right DIY configuration. Even bought a McClain Trailer for it figuring I'd eventually upgrade to a jon boat. I could go on an on about this Kayak lol! The point is I paid only 450.00 dollars new for it at academy, and still haven't used it as much as I planned due to all the upgrades I want and need. Sometimes saving money still costs you more time off the water. This Hammer Head Kayak is ready to go and any upgrades are going to be a lot easier to add, due to it's ready design! Nice Vid man! Now I am motivated to go finish mine up. Maybe I'll do a video of that when its all done! Sub earned!
I think they just got a shipment in.
Great video and review. Subbed! I'm a bigger dude too at 6'2 280lb so I'm always on the look out for big stable options for kayak fishing. In fact I am about to purchase an Sportman 120 or a Dorado, but can't quite justify the $$$. This kayak looks like exactly what Ive been looking for, and the option for fin or prop drive had me about to swipe the card! Until I visited the company website. The lack of brand positioning and using the free version of Wix as a retail storefront immediately and sadly shriveled any confidence I wanted to have on purchasing. Anyway, awesome channel man, keep it up!
Quality is quality. Customer service would be my worry there.
Great review this kayak. Looking forward to see how it will handle with a trolling motor.
Best kayak we all have seen for sure! Thanks for sharing, only problem is 110lb weight, I`d need a trailer as I wouldn`t be able to put it on a roof rake. I`m 76 years old and I`m looking for a kayak for fishing and cruising.
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We also have a smaller version of this kayak that weighs a lot less.
I feel your pain I’m 66 and got spoiled with a canoe I got two tandem kayaks for my kids/ grandkids that I can use from the center but man the seem heavy compared to my old canoe and it wasn’t even a light weight canoe it was a 14.5 OC2 and I would flip it around and paddle from the front seat going backwards I sold it to an older lady when I moved for what I paid for it on Facebook she was happy to get it it weighed 79 lbs and had over a 600 lb capacity
Problem is the company doesn't offer shipping for their kayaks, and the only places to purchase are in Mississippi, Florida or Alabama. So cheapest or not, no matter what size, is completely irrelevant for the majority of consumers. So realistically for a kayak of similar size and capability, someone would be better off getting the Wilderness Systems Radar 135 at approx $1700.
that you for the BIG tip!! looking into it...lifetime Warranty sweet
Where do you live? We are close to resolving the shipping issue. Looked at the wilderness kayak, the price is about the until you add their $1400 drive that isn’t included in the $1700 kayak price.
Just an awesome kayak and I look forward to getting mine. If you are looking to start out kayak fishing, this would be the way to go. I will have mine by the end of the month! 😀😃😄
This could be a good no trolling motor rig for a quick fish. Actually very very good for that. Ideal.
Great review man! Glad to be a part of these!
🙌 🙌 thanks brother!!
I really like this kayak. I have a little kayak envy and I have a pa14 360. I can't believe it's only $1700. I spent over x3’s that much on mine. U could've easily loaded it up with fish finder, power pole, and motor 😢
Thats a cool kayak. They definitely took ideas from feel free and hobie, while delivering it at a good price. If i was interested in a lake only kayak I'd buy it. Im a river guy though and big like you, so i stick with nucanoe. Being able to put a motor on a kayak is a must for me. It makes solo up river trips a breeze.
I like my Nucanue f10 super stable. I'm thinking about getting a trolling motor for it. I can put a 2.5 hp on it also.
Been wanting a pedal kayak but they are sooo expensive, this seems manageable and I will definitely be looking into this soon
Generally peddle drives are not all that bad price wise, you just gotta avoid Hobies. Not knocking hobie, they are good boats with vary cool drive designs. But hobie will overcharge you in every possible way. By that i mean they will try to sell you a 50 cent screw plug for 20 bucks or a 10 dollar deck hatch for 150. Ever since Hobart Alter passed his family has been trying to milk every last dime they can before all his patents expire.
Eddie has other models that are pedal drive at even lower price points. They are just as well made just not as BIG! The Bullshark model is 12' has the same drive options and is $1599. I know he has a couple of other pedal models as well that are even a little lower in price than that. All are same quality and great boats. This one is the largest in his line up. So as the size reduces so does the price.
1500 to peddle your butt off, or 500 to buy a trolling motor and second hand Jon boat... Where you don't peddle at all... Have the ability to take a second person, have increased stability and fishability, a better seated angle to actually see into the water.. and the list goes on. Buying a kayak is like buying Starbucks... You get less for more cost.
@@ryandaniels8022 a halfway decent jon boat is gonna cost you more than a grand my dude and that doesn't include the trailer. Then a decent mini kota is gonna cost you 600 and up, if you want a lithium cell tack another 500 ontop of that. Also don't forget about your motorized vessel registration fees.
@@ryandaniels8022I have a 16’ bay boat with a 60hp and trolling motor, a 10’ Jon boat with a with a 3.5hp and trolling motor and a 10.5’ pedal drive kayak and I can honestly say I catch more fish with my kayak and It’s the most comfortable out of the three to fish out of. The added benefit is I get a little work out to stay healthy by pedaling.
That is a nice kayak man. I am glad to hear that it is made for big people. I have loss a lot of weight. I was at 390Ibs & now 275Ibs so it's nice to know that this kayak will whole me. Brother I don't know of i missed it or what. Do you know how much weight can it carry? Good video brother thanks you for sharing it & be safe out there.
Hi, Mack! Advertised weight capacity is 605 lbs. Stay Safe!
I bought the whale shark and took it from di to bayou la batre with no trouble. They are great in rough water.
Nice!!
Looks like a decent kayak at a great price point, I recently bought the sea stream angler 120 PD 1299.
That's definitely a nice rig. I like it alot. I personally use a Jackson Coosa FD. The rudder system on the Jackson is sort of similar to what you have there, minus the drop down extension. I REALLY like the drop down. I'll bet it really helps with tracking. Thanks for sharing this fine piece of equipment with us.
I have a jackson coosa as well got it second hand for 1500 but this looks like a really good deal
@@kennedybj1 that's what I did also. Found out the hard way that if you use it in saltwater, IMMEDIATELY wash the drive with fresh water. I waited a day to wash mine and ended up having to get a new drive.
@@racerx12003r good to know but I'm in indiana so no salt here..the number one thing i like about our kayak is the easy access to the prop to clean off the grass and what not...
For 1/4 the price you can outfit a 12ft jonboat. You don't even have the peddle then.
@@ryandaniels8022 I like the exercise but you have a great point..
I kind of like the kayak. When you said I could upgrade the rudder I know I like the kayak. I fish the Oregon in California coast. It takes a good turning kayak to do it safely. There's a lot of kayaks out there and some expensive ones but that means nothing when you're on the ocean.
Awesome kayak at that price point! Also, excellent review of the features.
Thank you!!
I wonder how this stacks up to the Feelfree/3 waters big fish 108 in a side by side, both being absolutely massive, tall, budget kayaks.
This kayak comes with the option of either drive style. Our prop drive system takes about 25% of the effort of the Feelfree drive. The drive is very easy to pedal. The weight capacity on these is better and the stability seems to be better. The Whale Shark kayak is big and works great for big boys like me.
One question I would have about such a big kayak is that due to the back handles obviating any possible transom mounted motor, any motor would need to fit into the drive hole, which is both good and bad, good, because it makes it easy for purpose designed solutions like a Bixby drive or similar, but bad because it reduces options for non proprietary DIY mounting options that individuals might want to use to reduce costs.
This Kayak definitely seems to be a bass fishing focused system but I also wonder how it would do in the ocean; through surf etc. I probably handles great, but I wish there was some internal hull storage for rods etc so as to be able to put extra gear for long ocean trips.
otherwise it looks like a great alternatives to those more expensive kayaks (although would be better priced at $1399).
Great question. I was thinking the exact same thing. I'm on the west coast of Fl and considering buying a Kayak to fish inshore, just not sure what to get yet. This one looks amazing.
Looks like maybe a hunting option if its in darker colors. That back area looks like it could hold a large lab easily
I want one. Cycling class became 3-D. I still need a paddle for upper arms/ rowing capabilities for abs. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I also love the side for the fishing knife. Need a cuter life jacket with free purchase thou.
Love all of the compartments!
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Everything is impressive with the exception of the weight, I’ve got an older 13’ Hobie which weighs 60 pounds. I don’t know at 66 years old if a could handle 110#. By myself.
Do you have video of mounting trolling motor...I'm impressed
Nice overview…It looks like an Awesome Kayak..For sure…Salute!!!🍃🍃🍃
Thank you!!
what happened to stability part of the video when boat came by?
one more thing . its been like 8 months since you posted this video . i think you had enough time to try the kayak . i noticed that the front is different than any other kayak . does it resist the water or its smooth ? and is the drive reliable or not ?
While I am not going to "round up" my weight - I'll round down 😀- this is a great intro to a kayak for guys our size. Thanks for the pointer to the website!
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That thing is absolutely unbelievable. I have a Pelican 110 Catch and it has been the worst product I ever owned in any category. Yes, the price is pretty significantly, than the Hammerhead, but another 2 months of saving I could have had something special. I am just blown away by that kayak. Unbelievable.
I mean it looks fantastic I would definitely want one. I’d like the high seat the width the length all the compartments but I’m not spending $1600 that’s kind of ridiculous. I can buy a boat for $1600
I’m guessing they gave you this for nothing? Hey Lucky you
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Package it doesn't have the pedal drive but comes with a GPS trolling motor fish finder yakattack wiring system already built in and a few other things for like 2100
I’ll stick with my lifetime kayak I bought for 249. There’s no justifying the price- that plastic hunk doesn’t cost over 1000 to make.
Pretty cool, but when you said “affordable” I wasn’t thinking used waverunner prices….
If you buy a used wave runner for this price I’m sure it’ll leave you stranded
I would like to see a comparison with the prop drive. As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
Looks like a more refined hobie.
I love my outback but would definitely consider this for a second kayak for the wife.
The price makes it a hobie killer!!! 😮
I was going to buy this one until I learned that I could raise/ lower the rudder from the cockpit. I ended up going with the great white model instead. The great white has 5 rod holders.
Isn't it the same as a pa14 where the rudder stays up. My viking profish reload I'm currently selling to get this yak in Australia has a rudder that stays down but flips up if it hits anything. One issue I have with flip down and up rudders is they can break. I know lots sea kayakers that there fold down rudders break due to moving parts to make them fold down.
This too has 5 rod holders....
This kayak looks great! Finally some decent pedal drive kayaks at a decent price. I’ve got a Hobie PA12, and this kayak rivals it almost as far as I can tell.
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How do you mount a trolling motor to it?
@@Goodellsam the easiest way to mount a trolling motor to these kayaks is to buy the Hobie cassette plug that goes into the drive and integrate a trolling motor into the plug. Lots of CZcams videos will show you how.
I don't even fish but this looks awesome. I think I'd have a good time fishing if I could bring EVERYTHING. This looks like you could make a camping trip out of it. What if I fall out? Could I pull myself back in without tipping the thing over? I'm 160 lbs. and not a lame-ass.
On the water, trolling motors and stuff, prepared stuff for miles an hour is pretty darn quick, I’m curious to see what those panels look like or the fins underneath
That thing , looks like a mix of Hobie , native and lighting kayaks , looks super stable but I am sure slow ass he’ll
Kaku voodoo or Zulu is right around that price and are amazing you should try one of those next
I can review them no problem but I don’t think those are peddle kayaks
@@southernsaltonly the Zulu is but it’s 2125$
Great review! Thanks for putting this video out.
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Awesome, I am on their website right now from your link!
Nice boat for the price. The 110 lbs. is too high for me. I struggle with my Old Town 106 PDL at around 75 lbs. But the 13 ft. long explains a lot of the weight.
$1700.00 is not a budget on my world.....when you can buy a 10' to 14' ft. Aluminum jon boat with trailer , motor ,fuel cell , oars , battery for less ....i did . I also have a canoe i fish out of standing up or sitting ...i prefer standing since i fly fish . I stand and paddle it as well with a long paddle . I can see the fish that way if the water is clear .....$180 .
How much do these cost?
Sweet ride! Great review, I am going to check it our a little more. Thanks.
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Thanks for your time Big Guy, it is appreciated. May I ask about transportation of the boat? Car top, trailer, what have you?
Actually, the website says 121 lbs. Hammerhead says it's weight capacity is 601 lbs but the actual capacity from the actual manufacturer says 771 lbs.
771-122=650...601 is just being a little conservative
Would be interested in seeing the pedal drive vs fin drive. Also the New Baby Whale vs the Whale Shark. Also the Baby Whale vs the Hobie Lynx.
There's a kayak out called Old Town Sportsman it's a pretty nice kayak it comes with a trolling motor RJ's paddle 1u demonstrated as much cheaper affordable
I have one it’s my primary fishing kayak. However it’s more than 2x the cost of this one and requires a trailer to transport
1699.00 is a mentally impaired price. That is 200 more than I spent on my first metal hull 14ft with a 35hp motor. I spent 80 on a 12ft jonboat, 100 on the trolling motor, 70 on the battery, and 60 on a decent charger that was way more than I needed. For well under 400, ( not including sonar) I have a boat that makes all fishing kayaks look inadequate. I can do 4mph by turning the handle on my motor. Kayak fishing may have it's niche.. but it's a waste for anyone not wasting money.
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@@southernsalt laugh all you want. It is what the entire fishing community does at most kayak anglers. Kayak angling was supposed to be a discount... But it's turned into fools wasting money on sub par water craft... Enjoy peddling while the rest of us just flip a trolling motor to 4 or 5 in a more stabile jon boat... For half the price you spent on just a molded hull.
@@ryandaniels8022 I've got 3 kayaks, a jon boat, two bass boats, and an offshore boat. My favorite kayak is the only boat I have used in the last 4 years. There is something magical about throwing my kayak in the bed of my truck, and GOING FISHING! No batteries or motors to worry about, no maintenance or upkeep to speak of, no trailering, ...JUST FISHING! WATER LEVEL FISHING!! And, I get some exercise, too. I don't give TWO SHITS who laughs at me.
looks perfect machine for fishing congratulations thanks for sharing
Kayak is 🔥 always wanted to get one
Di it. You won't regret it
Bro this thing is bad ass.. I love it except one thing like another one you do review.. the back should build a wheel on to easy for one person carry to water .. ✌️..
Pretty nice kayak & price! A possible motor option to buy would be a PAC Motor. Although, I don’t think you would have the speed as a Bixby & how to mount a Bixby.
Really cool boat and review
Thanks for sharing this information 👍
Thank you!!
I bought the Jackson Bite fd I love the yak, but this is bigger, more space, more options, same weight, and $500 cheaper!!!
The flap rods snap but you can relace sprockets and rods with hobie mirrage gt parts which much improve the drive.
Can a hobie drive work in it?
Wish they had a dealer in Texas! That’s a beast of a kayak!
Might be one soon!
Nobaddays kayak shop right around Austin has them now
this is everything i could ask for in my next kayak. i really hope the quality is there long term. they hit it out of the park.
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Vibe Makano 100. It's a little shorter of a boat @ 11 feet but has the drive and everything. Same price point $1599. I'm looking to buy something like one of these, but I'm a big guy also 300lbsish, so this looks good.
The Vibe kayak is actually 3’ shorter, 3-1/2” narrower and had 200# less capacity. It’s nowhere near the same. I’m close to 300# and I wouldn’t even consider that kayak. It’s just too small for guys our size.
I’m a big dude as well. Never thought about kayak fishing. Might have to check one of those out?
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Brooklyn Kayak had a 13 ft with your choice or pedal drive or troller motor for the same price
Looks like that could take a Min Kota electric motor?
What wave height can it handle?
What seems to suck about these kayaks is that every one I looked at you have to buy "in store" or they're out of stock. Like out of stock on it seems much of their models. Though I chalk that off to them prob just making their newest models like this one now.... I live in Maine(and grew up in Old Town which is the home of Old Town canoes obviously)....so I'm not gonna be heading anywhere near their store(are they is S Alabama or something iirc, right?). So if they ever get shipping handled I'll check in with them again. I really like the setup of quite a few of their kayaks. You can tell when fishermen are helping to design something.
They're just rebranded Chinese kayaks, you can order this exact one from the same place these guys did. Cheaper, delivered to your door, just without the fancy sticker on it.
Love your videos brother. I'm over in Destin, FL! Was wondering if you have seen the new Brooklyn Kayak Co 12.5 Pro it looks very similar but is slightly cheaper and has a pre fabbed trolling motor setup to drop in where pedal dive goes.
I haven’t seen that one.
What is the length and the width of that kayak
The vibe shearwater 125 is close to this size. Also pedal drive or interchangeable. At 12 foot 6 inches long and 35 inches wide and 82 pound hull weight it's a close contender at about the same price. The weight capacity is around a 100 pounds less but it's more streamline designed and not as bulky. It will be my next kayak but I'm kind of biased haha I had their seaghost before
The price on the vibe does not include their drive which is $700 more. This kayak has far better stability and is close to having as much space. Read reviews on that one before buying it.
The vibe is a nice kayak, but much smaller than this one. The vibe is like a Hobie outback and comparable to the Hammerhead Bullshark. The Whale shark is closer to a Hobie PA
You show yourself paddling out, then the video cuts and the paddle disappears. Where do you store the paddle?
We are slowly getting there… nobody has made the kayak i want.. but we are getting there.. this kayak is a step closer but still not exactly what im looking for.. the con on this one is probably weight.. 100+ pounds is heavy for most people to solo lift and put it on top of a sedan car or hang it on the wall of your garage.. a 60-70 pounds fishing kayak is more in line for weaker or older angler kayakists. Also i don't like those kind of rod holder.. rods tens to stick out and when you dock, your rods can hit something and get damaged.. i rather have my rods on vertical rod holder in you back so they don't stick out on the side. Im not a big fan of pedal kayaks I prefer electric trolling engine.. so you guess, the best kayak would be very lightweight, less than 70lbs total. And trolling friendly , that mean quick support for a trolling motor in the back and a way to control everything in an ergonomic way. I had modded my kayak to do that. But i would like a kayak that doesn,t require any mod to put a motor and battery.
That rudder is very clever
The Baysports 3.9m is identical in design, like literally the same kayak and it's $1699 AUD which is only about $1100 USD.
Just watched the video for the baysports, it looks just as nice. I'm curious though if getting it shipped to the states adds to the price...
It definitely will. I don’t think this guy took that into account.
@@tommiegage3243 It would definitely add to the price, I doubt Baysports would even ship to the states, just highlighting that the same Kayak is available elsewhere for cheaper. Also agreeing that it's an excellent package for the price.
@@southernsalt forgive my dumb question but, the propelled version is foot pedal too?
@@southernsalt this company don’t ship their kayaks either. In-store only. I will say tho good prices especially compared to others.
wish it had a spot already molded for a trolling motor to mount to.
Does this company manufacturer its own kayaks or subcontract a Chinese generic one?
The Nurse Shark is even a better deal. A tandem with dual pedal drives for $2k! Thanks for doing this review.
Picking one up in june cant wait!
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Hey bro . Great review you are the best to introduce this great kayak . I was hesitating but am gonna go ahead and buy it now . But I have two questions 1- Is the plastic material as good as Hobie for salt water ? 2- During your trip and maneuver
, were you using the extra radar fin or just the normal one ?
Love the storage, hate the seat😂
I like this one. It might be a nice replacment for the Shadow Castee ai have modified. I would like to have a pedal drive that works like that one.
Did I hear you say some ice on your fishing beer? My kinda boat.
Nice review! Speed test was a bit off putting. I guess the weight of pilot and kayak combined doesnt help. I´m still not tempted to switch out my small inflatable with electric motor for a pedal kayak 🙂
Is this good for saltwater and freshwater... Does a paddle come with
nice kayak , especially for older salts lookin at kayaks
It's crazy that this has a drive that's so similar to the Hobie
Hobie’s patent expired
@@southernsalt Yeah, I don't think I wouldn't mind having one of these little kayaks
Dam I just got the seastream angler 120 pd but I like how this one looks like. Plus I'm a big guy so I wish I had seen this video a week ago lol
Have you seen the new Lite Skiffs? They look pretty intriguing.