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Dude you really need to grease the rudder system up it will help with wearing the bushes out but that's just my opinion though 😉

does the rudder scrape when you lift the front of the yak to load it up? i know some of these larger aluminum rudder upgrades tend to stick out a little too far

Did you get rid of your Live Watersports Paddleboard? Have been checking back periodically to see if you added any more videos on it.

I’m thinking I will buy one

Was it worth the money ?

I did the same thing when I replaced my rudder. Later, I seen a trick where you only take out the center screw, slide the old rudder out slide the new one in reconnect the spring >re-tie the line and your done. It would us alot of work-lol!

Are you still in business?

Needs a 5hp!!!

Hello this was a good review sir. Thank you for letting us know about the problem you had with the lightning kayak. I can't believe how you got rude customer service from them. That was a lot of water around the drive and for the money that you pay it should be dry. I was looking in to buying this kayak because I want to upgrade to an pedal Drive and I'm looking for the forward and backwards instant pedal. I also want a kayak that can carry big boy and some weight. One question? If this kayak had no issues with it would you recommended for an easy pedal drive to pedal barefooted👣. I have very very big wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe and I'm having trouble finding a pedal that's wide enough for my foot. I tried the Hobie pedal drive and not cannot get my foot to fit through the straps. The foot brace on my kayak are too small in my feet just keep falling off of them. Most of the kayaks I had been trying my foot is too small for the foot brace. I even tried a sit in kayak for camping and I still can get my foot inside the kayak. It's embarrassing when people are watching you trying to demo a kayak pedal Drive and your foot won't stay on the pedal or fit through the strap because of it being so wide. It really sucks having very very wide feet with fat wide toes. Thank you for sharing your video it was very helpful. Again I'm sorry you went through this. I will check the rest of your video And subscribe to you.

I have this paddleboard and LOVE it. I bought it early 2020 and used it all summer on (exclusively) Lake Michigan. With myself, two medium size dogs and other gear including cooler pushing 350 pounds, it handles waves beautifully. 1 to 2 foot swells is my personal limit, not because the board can’t handle it, it can; my dogs will fall off. Mine BTW has aluminum yak attack tracks. One HUGE tip I want to give you: if you plan on getting any of Live Watersports tunnel style boards. Buy a keel guard kit to protect both sides back a few feet. To keep the boards as light as possible, the fiberglass is not as thick as a regular boat and will get worn through or damaged. It’s nice knowing I can just paddle up to the shore or boat launch and not worry about the hull getting damaged. One more thing, when an extra large wave is approaching (The wake from a large boat), just point the board into the wave, get on your knees and ride it out.

Most people I know that bought a lightning, regret it. Nothing but problems and bad customer service. And if you end up modifying it for a hobie drive. You probably spent close to the amount of an actual hobie. My buddy said "why do you think that the brand promotor doesn't use them in his videos anymore." That stuck with me a lot.

You should open the drain plugs every time after a day out in the water.

I see what you mean I've watched some old episodes of tile Sutherland with 30 mi out and in the old Outbacks I'm talking 1415 year model it seemed like they always had standing water around the drive well but it seems like they could make a one inch lip around that thing or maybe a two inch lip so you did not have that problem I am about 240 myself I bought a top water 120 non-pdl I have the same problem with the scupper plugs in it I should say scupper holes I have to put plugs in it to keep the water out too and I'm probably pushing 240 and I would guess the whole weights about 90 lb so you figure 340 and we'll say I'll take about 20 30 lb of stuff with me so you're looking at what 390 I got another 110 pounds before I should be even close to exceeding weight limit and it's just water comes to the top of the scupper plugs so if you lean over this way you get water in the boat and there's no way for it to drain out so I know what you mean my friend if you see please respond

Badass

Buy a Vibe. They are great with customer service. I cracked a hull parly my fault. Sent an email with pics and had a new hual in a few days. Only thing I can tell you though is that the Vibe huals are very soft. Which is weird. But they do great if you ever have any issues.

Thanks for the update, this helps me with planned purchase or not.

Isn't @Robert Field like part-owner of the Lightning Kayaks company? At the very least, I think he helped to design the thing.

I was leaning towards the Lighting, but no longer....the seat is disappointing and the old Hobie drives. I’d be willing to pay more for a upgraded drive and a more comfy seat.

I was able to sell mine on marketplace. I purchased mine as just an extra kayak in case one of my boys wanted to go out with me but they weren't showing a lot of interest in kayak fishing at this time so I went ahead and sold it on Marketplace. The only other issue besides the water I had was the turning radius. I never had an issue with the fins coming off but I upgraded mine with the Hobie ST fins. I can tell you from now on I am just going to stick with Hobie. #getoutthehousegofish

Nice review :-) I hit that red button. #getoutthehousegofish

Don't think I need that kind of trouble. Sucks too because it's an american product that I would purchase but looks like they need to work on some things.

Thanks for the review, Im a big un too and take it all out on the Northern Pacific. 4 miles offshore is not where I want to start having problems

I guess i got lucky with mine i haven't had any problems.. im 200lb and carry alot of gear too sometimes even carry 8 gal bait tank for my chovys and sardines 3-4 rods garmin striker 7 cv plus all my rockfish tackle which is like 10 lbs...i do get water inside like your photos but only when i surf luanch and it usually balances out when i get the drive locked in..sorry you had such trouble 🎣🎣

How much does the guy weigh around that u sold it to ?

I’m a big guy too. How much do u weigh ?

How about a live bait tank in addition to an ice chest and Jerry Cans for extra fuel.

Great video I have seen other videos and I do not like the water inside and especially do not like their response. Like someone else mentioned try the Shearwater

My factory tracks are aluminum 🙃

I’m not sure about this you’re talking about the water on the deck yeah that’s ridiculous but my thing is this is the first two kayaks that they’ve ever built right name how do you say I don’t know what kind but maybe somebody got some of that fuzzy math going on. Thanks 🙏

You were asking about the steering lever for the right side the reason they didn’t put it there is could you could buy it from their site for nine dollars . Nine dollars. I was going to attempt to say something cute and intelligent but that’s just too much work. $9.00 nine dollars. I know I’m being ridiculous but what’s with companies. Loyalty customers come from above and beyond excellent companies. I really want to say something like if you get this right is a company then you being the guy that purchased the kayak will tell other people about how great their kayak is..... I tried not to say it but I did anyway OK I’m gonna stop typing now. Hey brother great video awesome production very informative. Thanks 🙏🤭🤭🤭

I’m a big guy and I have a bona fide 127 I love it but was thinking about getting the lightning. I’m about 300 and that’s annoying you get that much water in the boat and you’re not even standing. We depend on good reviews when you can’t try out a kayak first.Thanks man

You should try the Vibe Shearwater 125, I'm 6 foot 2 inches about 265 and I have no issues with water, I haven't taken it out in the ocean yet but rivers are fine so far. I spent a little less than $2000 for the boat, x drive and their versa pod. I had an issue with the rudder and Vibe had a new one to me in 10 days. Great review.

We love your work. You rock. 👍

Great honest review. Did you ever get with Lightning Kayaks and what was did they say about the water coming in the drive well?

Do you think the Hobie 180 drive fits in this lightning model?

Great guy !!!

BaDFiSh4650, that was awesome. where did get all the bars and rod holders. most important are those electronic rewired.

Waw the pole is cool

So most of the stuff on your jet ski u sell?

Looks as good as a eating a steak with a chainsaw and spoon 😂🤣😉

I’m curious to see what you might recommend for myself and my wife. I am a 39yr old dis. Vet. With mobility issues. I used to love fishing. Especially trout fishing in the mountains streams here in WV. My wife on the other hand gets board fishing really easily and would much rather read a book. So I thought that it might be better to go with a cheap John boat a small motor and trolling motor. Add a small canopy for my wife to relax under. Or find a way to buy a second hand jet ski and slightly modify it with one of the add on boat shells you just pull your jet ski into and lock it in place and bang! You gotta boat! No clue really though. I just don’t have the money to do anything new at all and more than likely I would be trying to trade things for whatever I end up with. Anyhow, sorry if this comes off like I’m telling you that I expect you to do anything at all. I imagine you work hard at your job trying to find the right stuff for customers. And I don’t mean for this to come off weird. It’s just a question I’ve had a lot of time to think of but no one with knowledge to bounce those thoughts off of. It would be awesome if you could help me figure out what to do, I do understand though if you can’t. I know you are probably a busy man with clients that can afford to ask you the above and pay you for it. So I hope this isn’t wasting to much of it. Best wishes from WV

Watching from New Zealand. I also fish off a FXHO cruiser. Great rigs cheers

Love the black camo, looks amazing, Greetings from a fellow Jetski fisherman in New Zealand. Subbed to you

First time I ever saw a dude poop gold while jumpin a wave on a jetski. impressive.

Brother, Ive been trying to contact you. we met 2 yers ago and you helped me get my jet skis from the beach. I want to go back to jet ski fishing and i need some of the equipment you sell.

There those things that surf boards have that help keep sharks away do you put those on.

Wrap looks cool

Do they still sale the front arches?

I tried contacting these people, nothing back from them.

these guys make a great setup .. If your handy you can make it your self - www.fishskiaustralia.com/