WILDERNESS SYSTEMS RADAR 135 ONE YEAR LATER
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- WILDERNESS SYSTEMS RADAR 135 ONE YEAR LATER
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Some really good thoughts on this kayak. Agreed with all of your negatives. I've had this kayak now for close to three years. At first, I was regretting my purchase. There were so many little things that were failing: leaky hatches, squeaking pedals, loose crank arm, latches popping off, mediocre turning radius, bungee hardware screwed directly into plastic instead of brass inserts, top bar of the chair digging into my back (I'm 6'2". Totally different experience to yours), etc. etc.
It took about 9 months to get everything dialed in, and the kayak has been awesome to use ever since, BUT I shouldn't have had to deal with all of the initial b.s. Mine was the first generation, and I know they've addressed some of these issues, but WS can still be doing a lot more.
They did get a lot of things right that outweigh the negatives imo. Like you said, the paddling is awesome. The best for a pedal kayak that I've tried. Love the idea of the flex pod ( but solve the damn leaking issue! After rough swells, there's an inch of water on the bottom, and I also put weather strips around the rim). The simplicity of the high and low mechanism for the chair is great. It's relatively light. Love how easy it is to steer with that handle. The most comfortable steering mechanism I've tried. The pedal drive is smooth to operate, much smoother compared to others imo. WS makes some of the best accessories, like the kayak krate and catch cooler that fit perfectly on this kayak. These are high end products.
I'll be in the market for another pedal kayak in about a year. I'll be selling my Radar and looking around. If WS has an updated Radar by then that addresses most of these issue, I'll be taking a close look at it. If not, they will have lost a customer.
Great points. Yes I would consider another Radar in a year or two - I car top so the weight is crucial!
I appreciate this video man. The lack of rod holders in a fishing kayak is just not ideal but I was willing to work around that. What I refuse to work around is the lack of customer service from Wilderness systems kayaks and you're not the first person that I've heard this from. Again thanks for the review.
Their CS is hands down the worst in the industry. And they have done nothing to fix it over the years.
CS is bulls--t here. Paid for parts two weeks ago and nobody knows where or when they will get to the dealers.Should have bought from Old Town.
nice video and the good news is you still enjoy your kayak
Man I am SO glad I watched this! I was going to mount my FF on the pod after I saw yours there, thinking I would like to be able to pull it out and not mess with anything else... BUT then you mentioned putting the drive forward! Guess I'll go back to my original plan, put everything in the pod except the actual FF. Thanks!
Here in NE Iowa, most the water is shallow as well. I originally wasn't worried about having a 2nd longer paddle for this one, just use the shorter one I have for the Pungo, but after seeing your videos and talking about shallow, I just ordered a longer paddle. I'm gonna need it lol. Thanks again!
awesome glad these vids were able to help
Thank you for saying the Feelfree hull/deck is (seems?) thicker than WS's. Having owned both brands myself, I also feel the same, but have numerous people telling me the opposite. There is a reason why Feelfree kayaks weigh what they do. As I bigger guy myself, I definitely appreciate the thicker plastic even if my back doesn't when hauling it.
FF is a thick kayak
I just remember I never finish up the video this week. Nice setup and Im looking at some now. Canadian prepper did some reviews on the one he has and I’m looking into those. Luv the fishing videos!👍🍻
Where did you get the mount system for the fish finder ? And how do you experience monitoring the screen while using the petal drive ?
its a ram mount look for one on amazon or your local kayak shop - not sure what the other question is about.. I guess you just figure it out ?
Great review, thank you!
I appreciate your review. I think I will stick with my tarpon 120.
>puts plugs in scupper holes
>wonders why water isn't draining
Thanks for the review. I've had the 115 for about 3 years and love it---except for the same gripes you have. Where did you get the pedals? The one's that come with the helix drive are a pain....they squeak like crazy.
Local kayak shop replaced the pedals for me. It was a huge improvement.
Great video bro! 👍
Glad you liked it
Do you regret the purchase? I know you've had some tough moments with this thing. Just curious and no I'm not gonna say you should have bought a Hobie.
No I do not regret it.. I think that it has it's flaws - but hey so do I.. I do regret letting YOU buy a Hobie.. I should have said more.. lol
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors hahaha, that was awesome.
Thanks for the video. Trying to decide between Radar135 and Feelfree Lure13.5. Seems like maybe the Feelfree may have a little better quality. I know you used to have an 11.5 Lure. Any thoughts in retrospect that could help with my decision? I’m doing inshore inland waterway and small lakes / flat rivers here in NW FL. Thanks.
Glad I could help!
Great video! So tomorrow you're going to have a Hobie 360?
I’m not selling? Why is everyone think I’m selling?
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors lol...I don't think your selling, just teasing you since Out West with Chris brought up Hobie.
Chris is a sell out. 😂😂😂
Hey, I have the same one but 115. My seat straps broke at the middle buckle. I wonder where your add on straps came from? I would love to get a pair or at least the metal buckle.
I forget the name of the site. Look online for nylon strap buckles.
May I ask where you got your deck padding? I got some from wilderness for a Tarpon I had and no matter how well I prepped it, it still pealed up on the edges so I cant justify $150 to try WS brand again. Thanks, Nice video
Is the pedal drive system smooth? Also is there much side to side movement when pedaling?
there is a little play in it - No system is perfect. the drive is very smooth
Would you say this boat paddles better than a Nucanoe Pursuit? I sold my Pursuit and have an outback now. It paddles decent but I want a excellent paddling kayak. Thanks
this paddles very well. quick and tracks well.
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors thanks for the reply!
Oh, and since you're selling...
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lol
I checked your Amazon store for the 3rd party hull silencer padding. Care to add a link? Thanks
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@@YankeeTankerOutdoors that link is just for the hatch padding.
@@CatterlinRanch I did buy it off amazon.. I will double check again - honestly you should check google... I know that there are few places you can get it.
I had a HELIX PD Drive for 25 five months (out of Warranty for one month), and used the PD Drive less than 12 times for short period of time in this two years. Yesterday, I was in the water and the PD Drive was deployed (down), then I heard a dry loud sound that I didn’t know where it came from. After I inspected the kayak I didn’t found any problem at that moment. Was later, when I tried to retract the PD Drive, I found that it was not possible because the thin metal spring had broken. Then I realized where the dry loud sound that heard before came from.
I would like to know if someone has had the same experience with the metal spring exploding without using it at the moment that it broke down. How difficult was to get the replacement part from Wilderness System?
I’ve never had that happen. However I will say this Wildy has the worst. And I meant worst customer service I have ever encountered. Ever.
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors Thank you! I like your videos
Thanks for support.
Would you rather have a FeelFree Lure with the Overdrive?
no - no way.. .neither of the drives are the ones I would go with however the Wildy is very smooth and has better power and weighs less. I personally feel that the most innovative drive on the market is the flex drive - although it has little power it is the one that I think is the best.
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors the flex drive with Jackson seems amazing, but they say that boat tracks horribly!!! Also it has no ideal spot for fish finder, transducer, and batter
@@thereelaccountant9246 boat does track poorly.. I would look at the Wildy Recon as well. That boat looks great - and looks like it is at a great price.
@@YankeeTankerOutdoors Radar looks cool because it has a sonar pod and a drive. Most boats don't have a sonar pod if they have a drive.
@@thereelaccountant9246 but you do understand that if you go with the wildy that you cannot lean the drive forward if you mount your sonar on the pod - the drive when in non draft mode has to be sitting straight up..
Where did u get the pads for the kayak?
some third party retailer forgot - off line thought they were pre cut.. try google maybe.
what happened to your boondox trolley?
I have never had a boondox.
All I heard was whining...