Look into filling the top and bottom part of the drive with gear oil. It quietened mine down a lot and made it a bit smoother to pedal. Several videos on TH-cam talking more in depth about it. It really works.
My biggest complaints about the Titan and slayers was the seat to pedal position. Always had lower back issues when pedaling. Interested on how it feels with the higher seat and pedaling👍 Nice back yard by the way🤘
Nucanoe with xi3 is the way to go IMO. I had a Titan 10.5 and made the switch to the unlimited last year. Having a fully open deck with no pedals in the way is so nice. If you plan to motorize especially with an xi3 Nucanoe has both Hobie and native beat IMO
Cool! Just came from the first video. Thanks for showing us. Can’t wait to get mine. Still going to keep my old town predator though. Paddle only. It’s great for rivers
Seems way more effort to pedal then the hobie especially if you have distance to cover. I would be curious about weeds in the summer. If you constantly have to clear the prop of weeds it would suck. Maybe keep the hobie for summer and prop for fall and spring.
Killer looking yak. I always wondered about these, and how they were on the water. They look spectacular in-store. How's the standing stability compared to the Hobie?? I was about ready to pull the trigger on one of these with a couple of power poles, and a cheap trolling motor, but by the time I priced it out, it was within $2K of my bass boat. So, it was tough to justify. But, there's something beautiful about the practicality of a nice, decked out yak. And, they're getting better and better (and more and more expensive, unfortunately). Looks like a lot of fun, though.
I was going to buy a boat but then learned I can’t just leave it docked. Also a lot more maintenance. Also can’t get to certain spots. This thing is a dream to stand up on. I feel super safe!
@@basserbestt4063 You’re spot on about the boat….especially, the maintenance (I could write a book about that). If I didn’t live in FL, I would’ve pulled the trigger on a kayak years ago. Down here, the lakes that are perfect for kayaks (and there are thousands of them, literally) are almost all either private, or gov’t property, and won’t allow fishing of any kind. So, that just leaves the bigger bodies of water, which are huge (most of which are chains connected by a canal system), so you almost have to have a boat to fish them properly. That, and I have this really unique fear of being eaten by a giant alligator or 20ft python, and a kayak get’s me just a bit too close to those critters for my taste 😂. With all that said, they’re just a blast. I owned a Hobie when I first moved hear, and it was amazing on every level. I may still have one to compliment the bass boat, now that Hobie has some really nice competition at a much better price. Glad you’re enjoying it, that was fun to watch.
The pedaling sure looks awkward to me and the seat looks pretty flimsy compared to the Hobie. No skag is a drawback for tracking especially if one puts a stern drive electric motor. That is one loud drive! I do like the instant reverse. Best of luck in your new yak
It’s most definitely a learning curve. I think once a motor is installed it will make a huge difference. Seat is a game changer and not flimsy at all. The only complaint with the seat is I can’t lower it or lock it into place without upgrades.
Thank you for your feedback! I’m really in between a Hobie and a Native!
Look into filling the top and bottom part of the drive with gear oil. It quietened mine down a lot and made it a bit smoother to pedal. Several videos on TH-cam talking more in depth about it. It really works.
That’s great information!
My biggest complaints about the Titan and slayers was the seat to pedal position. Always had lower back issues when pedaling. Interested on how it feels with the higher seat and pedaling👍 Nice back yard by the way🤘
Nucanoe with xi3 is the way to go IMO. I had a Titan 10.5 and made the switch to the unlimited last year. Having a fully open deck with no pedals in the way is so nice. If you plan to motorize especially with an xi3 Nucanoe has both Hobie and native beat IMO
😊I believe you just coined a term…….”manual spot lock”
Cool! Just came from the first video. Thanks for showing us. Can’t wait to get mine. Still going to keep my old town predator though. Paddle only. It’s great for rivers
Nothing wrong with having two kayaks!
7:36 how much water do you get with the scoffer plugs out?
Seems way more effort to pedal then the hobie especially if you have distance to cover. I would be curious about weeds in the summer. If you constantly have to clear the prop of weeds it would suck. Maybe keep the hobie for summer and prop for fall and spring.
Kinda what I’m thinking.
Killer looking yak. I always wondered about these, and how they were on the water. They look spectacular in-store. How's the standing stability compared to the Hobie?? I was about ready to pull the trigger on one of these with a couple of power poles, and a cheap trolling motor, but by the time I priced it out, it was within $2K of my bass boat. So, it was tough to justify. But, there's something beautiful about the practicality of a nice, decked out yak. And, they're getting better and better (and more and more expensive, unfortunately). Looks like a lot of fun, though.
I was going to buy a boat but then learned I can’t just leave it docked. Also a lot more maintenance. Also can’t get to certain spots. This thing is a dream to stand up on. I feel super safe!
@@basserbestt4063 You’re spot on about the boat….especially, the maintenance (I could write a book about that). If I didn’t live in FL, I would’ve pulled the trigger on a kayak years ago. Down here, the lakes that are perfect for kayaks (and there are thousands of them, literally) are almost all either private, or gov’t property, and won’t allow fishing of any kind. So, that just leaves the bigger bodies of water, which are huge (most of which are chains connected by a canal system), so you almost have to have a boat to fish them properly. That, and I have this really unique fear of being eaten by a giant alligator or 20ft python, and a kayak get’s me just a bit too close to those critters for my taste 😂. With all that said, they’re just a blast. I owned a Hobie when I first moved hear, and it was amazing on every level. I may still have one to compliment the bass boat, now that Hobie has some really nice competition at a much better price. Glad you’re enjoying it, that was fun to watch.
Instant reverse is more than just reversing, it’s like a braking system.
For sure!
The pedaling sure looks awkward to me and the seat looks pretty flimsy compared to the Hobie. No skag is a drawback for tracking especially if one puts a stern drive electric motor. That is one loud drive! I do like the instant reverse. Best of luck in your new yak
It’s most definitely a learning curve. I think once a motor is installed it will make a huge difference. Seat is a game changer and not flimsy at all. The only complaint with the seat is I can’t lower it or lock it into place without upgrades.
Ive used pedal and fins
I just love pedal drives more man ngl
I'am thinking maybe your peddle drive might need a little more torque and tightening.
Is it more or less stable than the Pro Angler 14?
I would say a lot more stable.
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