You guys make an awesome team. Thank you for taking the time out to make this video. It was very informative and helpful.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Great info. Keep up the awesome work

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks man. We appreciate that

Thank you for another really great video, you answered a lot of my questions😊

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad it helped and glad you enjoyed it. Means a lot!

Thanks for the video. Do the fastest kayaks next!

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

Great feedback!

The two of you compliment one another well with your different perspectives. This is very helpful, especially when describing the merits of a kayak as related to the size of the paddler. Which brings me to my question for the next episode. I am guessing the Liquid Logic Kaiwah will be one of the recreation kayak recommendations but it does not have enough capacity for a XL paddler in the 275 lb range. If possible, please include a great paddling sit-on-top kayak for us larger paddlers even if the recommendation is marketed as a fishing kayak.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely on both! Thanks for feedback!

After talking with Greg B. (who talked me into my first Titan), I think I'm sold on the Titan X series. I've tried other "Name" brands of ';Yaks, and they (like you said) have their Pro's and Con's. Thing is: they drained my lake I fish and live on, so I'm going to be "Hard-Pressed" to justify buying an Upgrade to my "fleet" of kayaks (already have 4). You sure do give people a LOT of information to digest on here, as well as a Lot of choices (as everyone IS a little different than the next person!), and that makes your channel quite Unique! Keep up the Good Work, as we all can learn from other's expertise.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that!

I have a Big Rig HD. It has been a tank for me. Had it since 2019. Thinking about upgrading to a Native 12.5 Titan X. Love the idea of the pedal drive to add to my Torqeedo

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Great setup for sure

@fantomphoenix6170

4 ай бұрын

There’s a new Big Rig FD :)

If your ocean fishing especially off the coast of Northern California I would say hobie outback over pro angler. I have seen many people flip their pro anglers and loose all their gear. You get a fish on and a swell hits you at just the right angle while you’re leaning and it flips quick. Coming in through the surf can cause problems as well. The outback is lower center of gravity and you ride the swells a lot easier.

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

100% agree

Great info.... The Wife and I will have to come down and visit one weekend .... Maybe we can get out on the water. I need to put ya on my Kaku Zulu with Xi3

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Cmon down! Hard for me ro get out during the season sometimes. Gets busy in spring and summer

What I found out about the Pro Angler is it’s great if you stand in the middle and lean. As soon as you stand to the side though it’s game on - and once it gets to its tipping point there is no going back. Experienced users who realize this will likely never flip.

@MSmith-jf5wo

4 ай бұрын

I was used to standing anywhere I wanted to on my Titan, but when I took a friend's PA 12 out, I nearly flipped it...! Like you said: There's a "Sweet-Spot" on the Hobie 'Yaks, and it's right in the Middle! Lol

@shred5

4 ай бұрын

@@MSmith-jf5woIt really is, I hit the tipping going walking out on a dock on a demo as I put my foot a little too close to the side - got out in the knick of time if I took another half of a second, it was going over. Ultimately, I decided to go with the Bigwater. Faster, lighter, more cost friendly and reliable. I have bad balance so I stand in that center spot regardless and I did fine in the demo in some decent current.

My first yak was the Feel Free Lure. Kinda surprised its not on the list cause thats why I bought it was the stability. The pontoon style hull design on the Lure made it super stable. In the 6 years I owned it I never flipped it. Literally just bought a TitanX a couple days ago. Haven't got it on the water yet, but from everything I've heard, it deserves the #1 spot.

@thebeardedpaddler

3 ай бұрын

I wouldn't put it in the top 10. Doesn't mean you won't enjoy it though

@dannyjohnsonfishing9976

3 ай бұрын

I've flipped one kayak and it was a lure 13.5

I am struggling between the pa14 and the titan x 12.5. I like the stability of the Titan X, but I like the kick up fins of the Hobie as I plan to navigate some rivers with downed logs etc. The give and takes are what makes it tough.

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

I would suggest the PA if you are going to be navigating hazards. Kickup fins is a big benefit. If you want an alternate, check out the Coosa FD. The Jackson pedal drive can kickup and still function

I have had 6 different kayaks in the last 5 years. My old town 106 powered by Minn Kota is by far the most stable.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

What other kayaks did you have? Thank you for watching

@ScottMacdonaldfishing

4 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler perception pro 100. Big fish 105, lure 11.5 , lure 11.5 pedal , old town 120 pedal.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@ScottMacdonaldfishing OT is definitely the best of the group! It's a solid kayak for sure

@CyberYaker

4 ай бұрын

My number one is the native titan x 12.5. But number two is the Diablo amigo. The Old Town 120/106. Then Hobie lynx then PA14.

@albertwoods3921

21 күн бұрын

At the end. Of the video I just love that comment.Why is it me and then you both smile?Just lets me know what kind of people you are and how much fun you have doing what you do.Thanks a lot for the video😊

Great video, if you had to rank them stability to price what would be your top pick? Iam leaning towards the outlaw right now for price, stability and features. One of the big ones for me its the cutout up front for a side scan transducer. The titan x 12.5 is at the top of my dream list! But i suspect it wouldnt be good for my shallow limestone river bottom. At some point i need a lake kayak and a river one lol. I have crown royal taste on a generic beer budget haha!

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

To me the Titan X is the best value. I love the Outlaw but my personal taste always takes me to the Jackson Bite due to a slightly better paddle performance

@NiteWolfeFishing

4 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler Anything i get will be motorized so not really concerned with paddling. So on the budget side its between the bite and the outlaw?

I just bought a Nucanoe Unlimited last week. I think they’ve hit the perfect balance of stability, weight, portability and price. I looked at the Big Rig and Titan but the weight and lack of portability for that price killed it for me. Add the trailer and you’re around $5,000 all in. At that point, I think there are better alternatives.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

You have a great kayak that can do almost anything

Have you ever considered doing a video on most stable fishing kayaks EVER? Lots of older boats on the market that folks are looking at to get into the sport. I personally think some of the older Hobies were a bit more stable

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

I actually have. Ill probably do it soon but a lot of content on the schedule. Also thought about my favorite kayaks of all time as well

@everythingyouknowis

2 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler Great ideas. I found your channel yesterday. Your great content made me subscribe. Thanks for all the info!

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

@@everythingyouknowis thank you! Great livestreams on the way Saturdays at 730pm central!

What would you choose between the Coosa hd and the outlawim around 280 and looking for something for river and some sea fishing for reds

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Outlaw will be more stable but considerably slower to paddle. The Coosa HD is a bit faster and better suited for rivers. Really depends on your needs.

I have a Recon 120 HD, I'm 6' 1" and ~225lb. It's like a mini pontoon especially based on the hull design, knock on wood, I've never flipped it.

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

Hope you never do

Love the channel, and thanks for all the info. I have been researching for quite a while, and I am currently looking at the Recon 120 HD or the Old Town PDL 120. Is there an appreciable difference between the two as far as quality or reliability goes? The swivel seat on the Recon HD has me slightly favoring it.

@thebeardedpaddler

2 күн бұрын

The pedal drive itself is the biggest difference and it's not even close. The Old Town pedal drive is the most reliable on the market. Swivel seats are nice, but I feel people don't use them as much as they thought they were going to. Demo if possible, I think you will end up preferring the Sportsman 120

@JamieOverTheHill

Күн бұрын

@thebeardedpaddler Gotcha. The Oldtown is definitely stretching my budget, but I'll look into them and see if I can demo. The Jackson bite is another one I recently discovered and might try to demo. Are you familiar with the Lightning Nomad? They seem to resemble the older Hobie's, but information is sparse about them.

Very curious, as im looking at purchasing the Titan X 10.5 later this year. How would you stack that up against the other kayaks for stability? Would it be slightly less stable than the 12.5 but how much different in comparison?

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

Slightly less but not much. It's a great platform

how does the titan x handle in big water or rough conditions compared to say the old town big water 132

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

2 very different kayaks. The Bigwater is a much better Paddler obviously. The Titan X is built more for comfort and stability. Strangely enough, the Titan X does have a tighter turn radius which shocked me. The BigWater will have better speed and will obviously be lighter. Titan x is perfect for someone who wants to rig the kayak out and the swivel seat is a huge leap forward for Native

What you think about stability of pa12 vs ps14 ? Thank you

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

14 will be better but it's simply because it has more volume. The 12 will be more nimble but with considerably less storage. Hope this helps!

Where does the Bonafide rvr119 or ss107 compare to ss127 for stability?

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

Both stable, but not as much as the 127. They aren't designed to be as stable as the SS127 though.

I'm surprised the Old Town Autopilot never made the list for either of you. It's incredibly stable and you REALLY have to try hard to flip it. It's the main reason why I love mine- I never have to worry about it tipping over and losing all of my gear.

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

It's stable I just like the stability of these 10 slightly better.

@shred5

5 ай бұрын

Or even the Sportsman 120 for that matter

Where does the slayer land? I know it isn’t as wide as the titan. It is about the same width as a P127 (although totally different hull designs). Does that hull produce a more stable kayak?

@thebeardedpaddler

3 ай бұрын

Slayer is definitely stable. The Slayer is a bit more agile and the Titan is like a HD truck.

You should do a video on these new inflatables

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Which ones?

so how would you rate the Wilderness ATAK 120 i just bought a used one and i havent been out in it yet ( fixing a couple of things ....i had an ATAK 140 and it was great just looking for your thoughts please/

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

ATAK is decent stability with good speed. I like the 120 but the 140 is just a beast lol

@hsolo67

4 ай бұрын

i had a original Big Rig 2 in fact, ive had the older Hobbie PA 14, Nucanoe F10 and pursuit and the ATAK 140 but in truth i really want to move up to the TItan X to me that kayak has pretty much everything ive ever wanted . Thank For getting back to me . @@thebeardedpaddler

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@hsolo67 no problem at all

@hsolo67

4 ай бұрын

truth is im 57 and my health is not so good so the next kayak i get will be my last but i do love being in a kayak so i want my last one to be the right one thats why i was looking at the Titan x or the power 129 this vids help me a lot so thanks again for the info.@@thebeardedpaddler

What about the blue sky 360?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

That's a great point! Blue sky is a bit tricky to categorize but it is definitely stable

I guess the blue sky 360 isn’t considered a kayak, extremely stable IMO. It’s my first and have trolling motor and pedal drive. Love your videos 👍

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

No it's a kayak! I honestly left it out without even thinking about it lol. It's different for sure though

@rogerwilliamson5886

4 ай бұрын

I love my BSB 360 Angler, and it is extremely stable and surprisingly agile and smooth for it’s size. Great video 👍🏻

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@rogerwilliamson5886 great platform for sure

How does the Sun Dolphin Boss 12 SS compare to these at a 599.00 price?

@thebeardedpaddler

26 күн бұрын

Stable enough. You are going to see better stability and much better performance with the more quality manufacturers though. Used Jackson's and Perception kayaks all over the place

No big fish? The 108 and 103 are are basically floating docks with the trimaran hull. Good format and enjoy the content

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! No big fish on here. While it looks stable (and is to an extent) it does fall short compared to these

great video but i am super confused as to why you listed other factors that influenced the list order such as the seat and maneuverability when the objective was to look at stability and ignore everything else - would be helpful to just know the top 10 list without any other factor influencing your decisions

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

Seat height and position all affect stability. Maneuverability is definitely something to note though as these are all stable but do not handle the same. Thank you for watching!

What you think about rvr 119?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

I love it. I've done 3 videos on it! Best river fishing kayak out there in my opinion

I don’t know how you don’t have a Diablo paddlesports kayak on this list. The most stable kayak I have ever been on.

What about people without pickups, like sedans or suv's, so shorter length kayaks? Maybe another video?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

absolutely

I'd love to have a Titan, just cant afford one. I'm thinking of a 3 Waters Big Fish 108 or 103. Do you see any red flags? Any reason I shouldn't ?

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

Durability is my main concern. I've worked on a few of these and just not impressed. Try a Perception Showdown

@Hardonfishing

2 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler thank you

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

@@Hardonfishing no problem. Pick which one feels best for you

Why is the Big Fish 108 not in this list?

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

Because the others are more stable. And frankly the quality really falls short.

Is there a difference in stability between the Titan X 10.5 and the Titan 10.5?

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

The X is noticeably more stable. It is heavier too. They are both very stable though. The rudder, seat, and customizable options are what makes the X so good

@thomasdegroof1004

2 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler Thanks! I noticed it's like half an inch or so wider too. Is the Hull design the same or did they change that too? 😊 Thanks in advance

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

@@thomasdegroof1004 reinforced more on bow and stern for motors as well as redesining the deck for more room and better drainage. Check out the videos I did on them Thanks for watching btw!

Jackson pedal drive any good? I heard not

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

The Mark IV drive is amazing. The previous versions had some issues though. I believe 2022 was the first year of the new drive

Yo the bite and bite fd the same or does the drive make it less stable and how about the upper removal vid lol ha sorry brother I know your busy I just don’t want to drive two hours to look at the yak and hate if it is super complicated to remove the peddles

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

It will be the same. Sorry about that lol. I'll get it

What about kaku Zulu or voodoo?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Not as stable as the ones on the list. I've seen a few of them but they just aren't for me.

Any comments on the feel free line(s)?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Me personally I'm not a fan of Feelfree or Vibe. Nothing against them but I just feel there are a lot of better performing options for around the same price

@louKYpb

4 ай бұрын

What would you compare the lure 11.5 pedal to?

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@louKYpb bonafide RVR119 or a Native Falcon 11

@louKYpb

4 ай бұрын

While the price point is better, those aren't pedal drive kayaks.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@louKYpb my fault. I didn't see pedal. Bite Fd is what I would say is a better alternative. And the Native propel 10, then the Old Town PDL

Diablo paddlesports.

Old town is #1

Not a single old Town? Doesn’t seem correct, just my opinion and I’m saving up for a peddle drive and of all the kayaks out there I have down to the sportsman 120 and the big water. Stability, speed, warranty and drive. Currently I have a top water 120 just don’t want to paddle all the time.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

OT are not the top stability kayaks out there. That does mean they aren't stable. The Sportsman PDL series is a staple of the industry and a tremendous value.

No Kaku kayaks? They are way more stable than a few on this list. Have you guys actually tried them?

@thebeardedpaddler

3 ай бұрын

Yes I have. They have stability but not to where I would put them on this list

No Jackson Kayak Knarr FD? 🤔

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Negative.

@ChrisGervaisFishing

4 ай бұрын

🤷🏼‍♂️

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisGervaisFishing I wouldn't put the Knarr in the top 3 of Jackson Kayaks lineup for stability. The Knarr is more built for speed than stability

@ChrisGervaisFishing

4 ай бұрын

I have to say that it is fast. That's for sure. Great big water kayak.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

@@ChrisGervaisFishing one of the fastest kayaks I've been on for sure

No Review on Kaku Zulu??? Almost impossible to flip!

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Not for this list. These are industry wide reviews. Kaku are still stable obviously. Hard to pick out just 10

You must have never been in the 3 WATERS Big Fish V3 ??

@thebeardedpaddler

3 ай бұрын

I have, I have also worked on them quite a bit. It is super stable but a just put these in front of it is all. Thank you for watching!

@152lb.mousehole2

3 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler I love mine and for the money 👍

I took out my Titan X this weekend for the first time. I came from the PA14. Around here, everyone thinks the PA14 is the best. In my opinion the Titan X is so much more stable. The center of gravity is so much lower than the PA14. I've been telling everyone the Titan is so much more stable. With the motor on the front, I did get water with the plugs, the Hobie did also. The Hobie has more natural draining. But the big difference was the rod tube are under water in the PA14 when standing. The Titan X not even close. The Titan X is a much better built kayak than the Hobie.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Its one of the best overall right now. Hull weight aside, it really has a place for everything.

First off, I do not currently own a kayak. That said, it is extremely difficult to take this seriously when there isn't a single Old Town on the list(s).

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Not saying they aren't stable. I just consider these more stable. Old Town does a mix of speed and stability very well. But there are definitely more stable kayaks out there other than OT

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

A better way to address that is what would you take off this list? And which would you put on it?

I don't think the PA is one of the most stable kayaks. It's one of those deceptively stable kayaks, if your not careful you can spill easy. The feel free Dorado should have been on that list I've been in a lot of kayaks and that one definitely sticks out as maybe the top four.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 ай бұрын

Have you been on a PA?

@killough71010

3 ай бұрын

@thebeardedpaddler Yes. Playing around with my buddies. We we're surprised how easily you can roll them.

Are the ones on your list only the brands in your shop? Kind of peculiar lol just saying….

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

We carry all the US brands except Crescent. Nothing against crescent but I wouldn't put them on a list of the most stable. I stand behind the list

@Brian-yx5vo

2 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler gotcha thankyou

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