I think a lot of folks are realizing the 10 ft. Yaks are plenty and have the advantage of easier to haul Looks like a grereat keyak. Love the drawer and the fwd rod holders.

Awesome and informative video. I’ve already decided to get a Slayer 10 Max but this video solidified it out even more. Awesome video!

I have a 22 12.5 slayer max that I’m very happy with. At boat ramp I just slide it of the bed into the water. If launching from shore I use wilderness systems ballon tire cart. I bent the arms of the native side kick twice and struggled to slide them out of the cross bar. I also use a small atv winch to aid in recovery and to load on Thule bed rack. Enjoyed the video

This is one of the nicest fishing kayak I have seen. No wonder it is difficult to find. I may be looking for one myself after seeing this video.

To each his own and I’m glad you are enjoying your boat but watching this video made me glad I chose my Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL

I purchased mine when they were first released in October 2021 in NH for $2,350. The boat is perfect.

nice one, thanks for sharing

Outstanding thinking about purchasing one

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

Worth it

Great content, thanks!

Just getting in the sport of kayaking fishing and I'm also in the Central Valley

Nice Yak! Great color coordination! I use an older PVC jetski dolly to launch and retrieve my yak. Not sure if you can still buy them. I have had mine for over 20 years. Used it when I raced jetskis.

That is def a nice yak but my budget wouldn't allow that price point so I went with the Brooklyn PK11 for a fraction of the Native price and have been very pleased with it.

Nice informative video!! I second the purple seat cushion. We’ll worth it, just a small bungee under your seat to secure it… happy peddling!!

very informative!

Well presented, Michael Anthony! Very compelling, comprehensive, and detailed information. It's an investment, a gift that keeps on giving! You represent men well, as we provide for & protect our families, as God intended men to do. Well done, sir!

@williamwoskolub4345

11 ай бұрын

For that price buy a boat..it's very.nice.and it's overloaded..

Best deal around in that price range 👌

I have the same kayak, the Berleypro handle adds the perfect amount of height for me (5’5).

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

Yup I think I’m gonna have to just shell out the cash and get the handle upgrade

That kayak is a beast but damn, pulling that bad boy up the the boat ramp is no joke lol

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

For suuure a handful. Just glad the lake levels have risen here so not so long a walk lol

@Neji90

Жыл бұрын

@@Michaelanthony209 that’s great news, awesome kayak you got here 👍

I am looking to add a Slayer 10 Max to my Kayak inventory. It has some nice features but some drawbacks as well. I really like having a shorter, lighter and more maneuverable kayak. The PA14 is a tank that tracks worse than any other kayak I have had, and it isn't even remotely maneuverable. I also prefer the instant reverse of the slayer over my PA14 pull cable reverse but the fixed length of the prop below the Slayer keeps you from navigating shallow water without switching to your paddle. The Hobie you can keep the fins close to the hull and still pedal as well as the kick back fin system. I will see how the slayer prop drive does in grass. Here in NW Florida all our lakes are choked with grass and the mirage drive performs exceptionally well. Overall, the Slayer 10 Max is a GREAT kayak, and you did well covering the attributes. Well done and I hope it serves you well. These things are not inexpensive.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

You know thats probably the worst thing about this kayak is the fixed position of the drive. It has done really well in grass for me in the California Delta, but you will have to pull up the drive in the shallows and to rip grass off from around the prop. It is pretty quick and easy to pull it up, but kind of a pain when you gotta do it 4 times in a couple hours. I would for sure watch more reviews and try and find people who have used it in grass choked areas. Thanks for your comment!

Gonna sound crazy but next thing you should buy is the Purple mattress brand seat cushion. Sooo much more comfortable. You’ll waste $100 on far less worthwhile kayak fishing items.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

I actually want a good seat cushion! Sounds good to me. Seat is super comfortable by itself, but wouldn’t mind a lil more cushion

@creamythroat

Жыл бұрын

i really want a setup like this for the wheels, my kayak was only $350 from the shop so getting set of wheels for the same price is kind of harsh. Looking to custom make them, not sure how well it’s gonna go lol

@jasonsparks4601

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%!!!! I've got a feel free and I would give my left nut for a purple seat cushion after 8 hours on the water!

@Invertmini1212

Жыл бұрын

Heard nothing but good things about that seat cushion.

I got the same Kayak but Grey Goose from Lodi paddle sports.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

Nice. I really thought about the grey but just thought the Gator Green would be a little more visible on the water

Great video...Great kayak set up. Wondering if you raised it onto the landing gear just for the video, or you store it permanently like that, when not fishing. I'm sure the screws on the mounts are strong, and I'm sure the material is also strong, but that's alot of weight, to constantly be on those mounting screws or bolts for days or weeks at a time. Great set up again.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

This was right after coming back from fishing so was already in landing gear. I store it off of the ground on top of crates. Thanks!

You can actually hold 11 rods with your setup bc you can hold two on each side laying down with the rod holders built in up front

@Michaelanthony209

12 күн бұрын

@@Just_A_Name14 for sure, if you want to use them. With my setup I could not have rods laying down that way because of my landing gear and crate behind my seat. Not enough room for rod butt or reel

@Just_A_Name14

11 күн бұрын

@@Michaelanthony209 if I get this kayak I’ll put my two pieces poles in them if they’ll hold them and put my others in the back. But I’m looking into the new model with the 3 pole holders molded into the bottom side up front.

Thanks. Correct me if I'm wrong ... Looks to me like the Boonedox pipe when horizontal would interfere with your spinning reel handle in the back rod holder.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

Probably just the way I put it in the rod holder for the demonstration. I haven’t had a problem with that at all. It might touch but I’m sure it depends on the angle you out your rod. Thanks for watching

I've been in a 2022 Slayer Max 10 for 2 years now. I had to pay 200 for the springblade rudder and 50 for the sinkable C-Tug wheels. Turning sucks with the stock rudder, or rudder in the up position with the springblade rudder. It also drifts stern first in the wind, which is usually not the direction I want to face more than half the time. I wouldn't put the rudder handle comfort at the top of my pros list either. I do like the design, stability, and durability, but I'm going to switch to a Hobie Lynx for portability. Currently trying to sell it at a $500 loss and can't move it in a popular kayak area.

@mvvlogs2308

5 ай бұрын

Are you still selling it

nice rig

Beautiful boat man! You should try a mirage drive just once if you can. I thought they were gonna be weird too but I prefer it to the bicycle style pedal drives now.

I'm considering this one. But I was wondering if it is worth getting the 10ft or the 12.5ft version? I'm 6ft tall around 200lbs~ I know the longer one is faster. But in regards to open water lakes, large lakes, maybe coast/ocean fishing, is the 10ft enough or much of a difference? I would prefer the 10ft, but I am unsure if it is reliable when waves begin to pick up.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

I’m 5’6” 200lbs and the 10ft is surprisingly stable and great size for me. But I think I would go with the 12 if your gonna hit the ocean too. Definitely gonna be be more stable and comfortable on the waves and probably a little more leg room for you being taller. If you could possibly be able to sit inside of one or demo one at a shop, try and do that Forsure and see which fits best

@eyeofenigma2307

Жыл бұрын

@@Michaelanthony209 awesome, yeah ill def check it out then. The more I read into these, the more the 12.5 makes sense for my body type

@eyeofenigma2307

Жыл бұрын

got the 12.5 slayer max. It is amazing and perfect for my height being at 6ft

Anyone go from a hobie pro angler to a native titan?

Any reason you went with the boondocks landing instead of the one that native has?(cheaper ect.)

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

The actual wheel. They’re not inflated tires like the native sidekick, so it could make it a lil easier to launch and land the boat at the ramp. Inflated tires might want to float upward, making it just a bit harder to launch.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

Great question btw 👍

Is this worth the additional dollars? I wanted the propel 10 since it’s like $600 cheaper. I want a lighter weight maneuverable kayak that I can fish in lakes and reservoirs. Not going to ocean or planning to put motor.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

It’s worth it to me yes. Just the bunch of extras you get with the Max, it was worth it for me

Does the weed guard actually work? I sold my old native because of that particular issue when fishing on weedy lakes.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

It works for me and I fish on the CA Delta that’s choked with vegetation. Still gets wrapped around the prop if you peddle thru grass , but weed guard keeps it from getting lodge into the prop drive

@peteryeung111

Жыл бұрын

@@Michaelanthony209 Well…sounds like an improvement. 😁 Thanks for the reply. Cheers !

I hate to have to remove the pedals when approaching shallow water 😢

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

It’s not a full removal. You just pull the prop up out of the water

is this the same as the Propel 10? Heard it's the lightest pedal kayak in the market.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

This is the Slayer Max so like a step up from the Slayer propel

How is the stability, since you've had it?

@Michaelanthony209

9 ай бұрын

It’s been great. I can stand up no problem, yet you must be conscious when wakes are coming your way. But when sitting, totally stable

@FinsnFire

9 ай бұрын

@Michaelanthony209 nice. I do alot of salt water fishing. Will the 12.5 be ideal for it?

Can you buy it at a lower price without the drive?

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

There are other models with no peddle drive

@jimmyg3855

Жыл бұрын

@@Michaelanthony209 want that one going full electric don’t want the drive is there an option?

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmyg3855 dang I’m not sure

You sound like Tom Arnold.

Hello, stir like the video very informative. Can you stand up comfortably . Stand up casting question mark

@Michaelanthony209

Ай бұрын

Yes, just fine. Might be a little wobbly at first, but it easy

@montefrick6269

Ай бұрын

T.y

I can't imagine having to take all of that crap with me every time I go fishing

Heavy, overpriced, over complicated, over described and hyped trash.

@11bravo18

Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! Better buy a trailer, register it, buy a tag.

@Michaelanthony209

Жыл бұрын

We all have our own opinion

@battleboy2138

Жыл бұрын

WHAT DO YOU RECCOMEND IN A PEDAL DRIVE?

Aye central valley!