This is a crazy deal for the Topwater at ACK check it out (affiliate) geni.us/nEP45jj

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

So this one holds 500# you have two hundred to work with, the titan 12 I think holds over 500#

Thank you for making all these awesome videos on the topwater 120 pdl. I am just about to pull the trigger and get one. These videos have been very helpful!!! Nice to see it do well in the ocean as am planning on taking it on some trips on the Great Lakes. Can’t wait to watch the other videos you talked about!

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Kevin sundays video will be epic dont miss it!

Hey Alex, thank you for the review, it's nice to see someone actually reviewing a product offshore and not only testing it in a lake or pound. P.s nice tuna!!👍keep up the good work.

That's a nice-looking kayak and a great review. Congratulations on the tuna you caught that was pretty cool.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

That tuna was epic David!

Great review looking to get the predator pdl can't wait for that vid.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Great boat bro

Great review.... can’t wait for your BIG surf launch test

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

just waiting for mother nature :)

Thanks Alex for the review gives me confident that my OldTown 2021 pdl120 are both good for offshore and in land lake fishing. Best high performance kayak for under $2500 also 5 years warranty on Pdl drive system. On my second trip fishing I caught fish casting and trolling. Get it you won't regret it

You are a great experienced kayaker .i have 2’ risers on front and rear of the seat . Thanks so much Alex

@AliexFolgueira

3 ай бұрын

Nice, I see a lot of yak anglers like risers

Alex thank you your insight and experience is far beyond my novice pedaling and fish around Lemon Bay and Stump Pass

@AliexFolgueira

3 ай бұрын

Glad to help!

Honest review by an honest person. Nobody's kayak is perfect just like no one builds a perfect car. This kayak has much to offer and will make a great vessel to fish from for many. Good stuff Aliex.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I try to do my best and at the end that is what matters

Primo,, I would love to find out if the Perception Outlaw is offshore seaworthy. I have one with a trolling motor and wondering. Hope you know about this or heard about it. Thanks my amigo.

Thank you, for the review.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Derk 😁

For inshore fishing, would you prefer the sportsman pdl 120 or the salty pdl?

Dude that was an awesome catch.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Pulled like a small mouth 😂

has anyone had problems with water coming into the boat from around the PDL? also has anyone had problems with the PDL being stiff even after miles of use?

Thank you, you saved me a lot of money. Was leaning toward a Hobie, this one is much better value

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

You welcome, and thanks again for that great comment on the other video

How big is the ice bag you used in this video?

To compare KZread video to a 30 second commercial lol. But i do enjoy the reviews

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

The yt video is far more effective than the 30 commercial 😉

@rodneywhite4494

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira I agree. These YT videos are for a specific target audience. A commercial video will only highlight perceived positive characteristics or specifics to a general, maybe uninterested, audience. I have never seen a kayak commercial on network TV. I search the KZread videos to hopefully find true end user experiences, not the sales pitch from the manufacturer. However, a company giving out a few demonstration models for review on KZread, is a money incredibly well spent in advertising.Thank you Aliex. Keep them coming!

That seat for sure needs work. I took the TopWater 106 PDL out for a demo and that lower bar on the chair was digging in to my lower back. Other people say they have placed a pool noodle over the bar but I don’t think you should have to do that with a higher end Kayak. That seat needs to be made more comfortable 👍 Great job Aliex

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

I still like the seat, just been on it for too long starts getting uncomfortable

Good catch wow

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

what the video it is epic :)

Question on the top water 120 ppl I fish rivers that are shallow in spots can the pedal drive be removed completely an how much water enters the kayak if it was removed or just stored in the upright position

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

The drive can be remove completely, but you will have that hole, they sell a plate to cover

@butlerp434

4 жыл бұрын

Aliex Folgueira thank you man your awesome

I think the seat from the predator fits on the topwater. And the hull design makes it a bit slower. What about the topwater pdl 120 vs the native Slayer propel 13? Which is your preference? Another great video by the way.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Slayer 13 is faster for sure but man it is so old it needs a refresh lol

@CyberYaker

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira since it is brand new for me I probably don't notice that part as much. My complaints are 1. No paddle placement options. It either blocks the rudder handle or the cup/rod holder (will be buying the lunch box paddle park) and 2. No real front storage hatches other than the large front hatch. No side pockets etc. I guess I will have to buy the under seat storage and the behind the seat storgae pack option.

Aliex your explanation s are terrific

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😁

@aliexfolgueira mi hermano what is the difference between this topwater and the bigwater from old town?

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

The big water pdl is the old predator pdl watch this m.kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2WMqZafmKzJisY.html

Thanks for the video Is the kayak dry ? A lot of videos i see the floor is pretty wet. Thanks

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

Water comes thru the drive well, but that's like normal with any kayak that have a cavity in the front

@454bard

4 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira thanks

great video

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg

Do you get to keep the kayak or did you have to return them?

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

I don't return stuff, heck no, if they want me to review a product they can send it over for good, of course not a $50,0000 boat

Another great video review but I'm still waiting to know what you did with the giant Tuna?🤔... sushi fest big bbq party canned it the cat &the dog ate it? tuna steaks for a week? hanging on a wall in the living room? That was a beautiful fish can't wait to see the next offshore fishing video

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

The tuna I did a horrible job fileting it, we cooked a piece yesterday tasted great, gave some to my dad they loved it, the rest I will try to do something

Looking to get a kayak for fishing offshore what one do you recommend is the best ? paddle drive

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

Hobie outback or old Town Sportsman big water 132

@lfc8985

4 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira thank you bro

Would this be a good kayak for me I want a pedal drive. I fish small to large lakes. Here is the kicker I 375# and about 6' 1" tall.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Well it holds 500#!epic it is fast and not too expensive, 5 years warranty on the drive!

@Big_Johns_Life

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira I'm in a vibe sea ghost 130 now it is my first kayak and I put out riggers on it I want a peddle drive but really don't want to have to put out riggers on it

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Do you have a motor on your sea ghost? Bixpy works great

@Big_Johns_Life

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira I have thought about it I just want to set up a little higher only issues I have with the sea ghost

@NvilleOL70

4 жыл бұрын

Big John's Life I'm 6'5 340 and have no issues at all! You'll be just fine 👌🏼

I second your opinion on the topwater seat. It seems that all other channels fail to mention how uncomfortable it can get. I was thinking that it was just me but nope. Is not a deal breaker thought, I still love this kayak.. to the point that I stop using my hobie, but they can definitely IMPROVE the seat.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Old town come one make a more comfortable topwater seat!

@AllTheHobbies

5 жыл бұрын

The seat is the weak point on this boat for sure but the cost savings more than makes up for it. I mean if Old Town CAN make a more comfortable seat for the same price then great but you cant expect it to be comparable to boats that cost $600-1000 more. Heck I could get it custom upholstered for a fraction of that. LOL

Aliex I just recieved the Old town Topwater 120 Paddle kayak. Can this Kayak go offshore as the same as the pdl topwater 120? Thanks

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Ohh yeah, I don't see why not, just don't go alone, wear PFD etc

@shanet1986

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira Thanks buddy

I have 4 hours in the seat felt ok. Spoke to a person that said a gel seat on top helps a lot. thank you How did I miss this video?

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah red you are slacking! How could miss the video? Lol jk thanks for the support bro

Thanks so much for this review. I want my next kayak to be offshore capable, but inshore versatile and with instant reverse. Oldtown needs to send me one so I can show off the instant reverse pulling a monster snook away from bridge pilings, LOL. Come on Oldtown, I have a whopping 233 subs, LOL.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Broo keep uploading and you will get there, lots of this companies don't care about subs or views but about the community and engagement

106 sportsman powered by min Kota or 120 sportsman pdl for ocean fishing?

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

Big wide open ocean ? Pdl I think it will last longer, human powered

I live in Alaska and will be doing a lot of ocean fishing. I think I will the get the big water 132 over this. Nice review!

@JoeBurner1720

4 жыл бұрын

Oh crap I just got to the part where he flipped.. maybe I shouldn’t?

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

Bro you will be fine, just know the limits of the big water 132 pdl, test it on a safe location to see how much you can push it

@JoeBurner1720

4 жыл бұрын

Aliex Folgueira sweet thanks man!

That double U hull is very stable but it is draggy. The Predator has a more streamlined hull. That means less drag and more speed. If you have a more streamlined hull you have somewhat less primary stability but by having the sponson type sides it will have good secondary stability. The hole on the bottom on the top water past the fish finder going back also acts to increase drag. The water is going to try to follow and fill that gap. More drag. But it is stable in the water. The faster you go the more drag generally.

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

Yup predator faster, more efficient less stable

I think they will tell you that the stability you gain from the hull design does cost a little speed. Its not surprising that it is a little slower. Personally I would rather go a little slower and have less chance of tipping so thats an easy trade off.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

same here, when im kayak fishing I want to feel steady out there, don't wanna be worry about flipping and losing my stuff

You fought the fish correctly as you had the pole as near the centerline of the yak as you could. You should not fight the fish pulling or leaning out to the side. I noted that.

Hi Aliex, If you were going fishing for 4 hours or more would you pefer the Hobie Mirage drive or a kayak with propeller type drive like the Topwater 120 PDL? Is there much difference or just personal preference? The Topwater looks like it does not take much energy to maintain a good speed.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Unmmm with the Hobie you can push back and fort so fast that your legs will kill ya lol with the prop style it doesn't seem to bother me so much, I like the bike motion better... Now if there is too much grass I would just take the Hobie drive

@maldrury8313

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira You are right Aliex. I found with the Hobie my legs would tire very quickly. I can paddle my Viking for long periods but it does get hard to paddle against a strong wind. Mirage drive works well in rough conditions.

If old town do the same seat as pelican 130 HD. It be a a very big upgrade.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

i like the pelican seat, my friend didnt thought, seat is such a personal thing thats why offering adjustments points is a must

Just bought a PDL 120, Agree about the seat, for such a nice boat seat looks and feels cheap. I saw the predator sitting right beside my boat and seat frames looked just alike so I contacted them and sure enough it will fit so they said I can buy a seat from the predator to put on my yak, but I’ll wait and see what happens with stock seat.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

i should be getting a predator soon, gonna check to see if the seat works on the topwater

@mikesigncarver3803

5 жыл бұрын

Aliex Folgueira just about guarantee it will I had the dealer measure the width of both and they were the same but he said they won’t sell the seat but guy in old town site said they will and it fits.

Nice review Aliex..maybe old town will take up the challenge and make a better seat..

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

They do listen to feedback so cross your fingers 😁

@Evobassfishmn

5 жыл бұрын

If they do revamp the seat in the future I hope it's compatible with the current 106 and 120 PDL.

How does it perform against the wind?

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Was fine to me, it is not an slow yak

@JB-il8cw

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I have a frontier 12 and it is rough in the wind even with a trolling motor

The one EliasVFishing got sent was donated to our Heroes on the Water Chapter

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Cool 😎, mine has lots of videos pending

Of all the reviews I've watched the biggest complaint are about the seats. They are not as comfortable and adjustable compared to others. If old town does decide to revamp the seats in the future, i hope they will be compatible with the current 106 and 120 PDL. I plan on purchaseing a kayak next yr. and having a comfortable seat will be one of the deciding factor.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Let's see what happens the seat is Def not as comfy as the predator

@SemperSavage

4 жыл бұрын

Evobassfishmn just buy the 2020 predator pdl seat, fits on the 120 pdl and it’s a much better design and more comfortable.

hey Alex keep up the good work my friend and don't worry about the stupid people out there that have no Idea what it takes to be a youtuber and make videos all the time. just the cost of camra gear alone would blow there mind not including the time it takes to film and edit and have the right type of computer and programs for editing. I know my girlfriend and several of my friends that have been with me when I am filming have a greater appreciation of what I do now that they have seen what it takes just to make a 10-30min video.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

ohh yeah is not easy at all, i have broken like 5 gopros, one camcorder, and i have gotten into several fights at home because of this is not easy, it is a sacrifice

@BravoBassin

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira it is a lot of sacrifice and work which most have zero idea! keep up the great work though love your reviews and your channel my friend. if you ever want to make a trip up to virginia and do some fishing you got a place to stay my friend I have several rivers and lakes right near my house to fish!

so is it better than the outback

@GM-le5ti

5 жыл бұрын

I stopped using my outback since o got my topwater 105.. I prefer the seat from any other kayak thought

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

That kinda happened to me, the 106 is so compact and easy to manage off and on the water unless I'm going far I'm taking the topwater

Let us know if you think the Predator seat is more comfy than the Topwater...some say you can add that seat to the Topwater and some say it doesn’t fit

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

I will check that in a few days 😁

@Adeesicks

5 жыл бұрын

?

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Does fit

The seat is the weak point on this boat for sure but the cost savings more than makes up for it. I mean if Old Town CAN make a more comfortable seat for the same price then great but you cant expect it to be comparable to boats that cost $600-1000 more. Heck I could get it custom upholstered for a fraction of that. LOL

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

knowing old town they are probably working on that seat as we speak

it's exactly the same hull design as the Predator which you kept saying in other videos was an easy flip? Now it"s a stable platform? The truth is that whether you flip on either version of the predator/TW depends on you, your weight, and the conditions your out in. if a rogue wave comes your way and you're asleep/distracted and maybe heavy/overweight, you're gonna flip. Same in a Hobie or whatever. The basic stability of the hull needs to meet a certain level and all the predator/topwater have it, but it's not the most stable Kayak out there, but its faster than the deigns that have more stability, ie the very wide fishing kayak designs that cost a significant lot more.

@AliexFolgueira

2 жыл бұрын

what are you talking about>? exact same Hull LIKE WHAT???? here watch this video and tell me if it is the same hull kzread.info/dash/bejne/n2WMqZafmKzJisY.html seriously you internet know it all should do some research before you make comments like that. and you are wrong about the weight etc, super wrong actually i can flip the predator in a second with ease while the 120 pdl is super hard to flip.

Tell them you want to make a 30 seconf commercial and show it during the Super Bowl. Can you say Millions....lol... not to mention your expertise in the art of rolling kayaks over.

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

Nelson, thank you for watching and the awesome comments, i appreciate it, means a lot

What do you think about 106 PDL in similar situations? Is it doable?

@AliexFolgueira

7 ай бұрын

on a calm day sure, but if you have to fight 3mph plus current or heavy big waves, wont be fun

Great video, Aliex. That's what I wanna see, the video comparing the Predator PDL to the Top Water PDL.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Very soon 😁

Cool story bro, I think this is where you put in a trolley motor or one of those newer electric motor and battery systems.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Im gonna do A topwater 120 pdl rigging video

@quangpham2281

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira Yeah, I think its a tradeoff, you get a stabled kayak but lose out in speed.

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I rather be able to take stuff and stand up easy than going a bit faster

Did you change your name? Im pretty sure what I remember it was Aliex f something

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

Just took out my last name, F means Folgueira..or fishing 😃

I have made videos, the cost is only time, if you have cameras/computers...you got the yak for free don't kid yourself or try to delude the viewers. However I liked the yak experience analysis as I was curious how it would handle offshore. At icast the old town rep stated that the 120 was more stable than the predator. The 120 is built for the greatest stability where as the pred is built for decent stability and speed. Currently a boat is either very stable or very fast, but not both

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Wrong! First of all this video was made based on several trips I took with this boat, hundreds of dollars in gas, bait several hours of edit, lost and broken gear. Nop you are wrong it is not only time and even if it was only time, my time is worth a lot of money, the kayak is NOt FREE try asking a company for a free kayak just because, see how it goes. So when you made your videos you borrow your friend camera and sd card and editing computer and pc? Did you have your friend also edit your video for free?

@markkozazcki7556

5 жыл бұрын

John Griffin seems like you’re the delusional one if you think “the only cost is time” and he was 100% honest and up front about the kayak’s origin from the start of the video

@johngriffin5446

5 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira so you wouldn't have gone fishing, or purchased bait unless you were reviewing the kayak? If it isn't fun anymore then it's work. If it's work do a cost benefit analysis and decide if it is worth it to you to continue.

@johngriffin5446

5 жыл бұрын

@@markkozazcki7556 I didn't say he wasn't honest about the origin. The costs are inherent to any fishing trip, gas, bait, tackle. The yak was free. He chose to do the videos.

@markkozazcki7556

5 жыл бұрын

John Griffin Are you a disgruntled 50 year old who failed as a KZreadr or a 9 year old who doesn’t understand how KZread works? No one said he was forced to make these videos. His opening was referring to people commenting on other videos accusing him of bias due to being sent kayaks by companies. Aliex explained that it helps offset the cost of making multiple videos per week when a company is able to assist in getting him a vessel. Maybe you should do an analysis on your own life and figure out why you are trying to start arguments for absolutely zero reason or merit. Have a nice day child

😊

The predator has a different hull design and i thnk its a little narrower. It is fast. The top water is a little more wider and more dtable from all the vids of other reviewers. Its anecdotle evidence from seat of the pants reviewers.

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

Predator seat is too high which makes it not as stable as the topwater, weird thing is if you stand on it it is hard to flip

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

like video

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁

You should help me get a free kayak to make offshore fishing videos :D

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

Free kayak? Lol 😂 😂 😂 don't make me laugh 3 years of hard work to get here yup must be nice they say yet most don't put up the work

Also remeber you were post surgery and not totally recovered yet.

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

That's right just a month after and i fought a giant tuna

Remember friend you were just out of surgery and might not have had the energy and you just fought a fish that gave you bragging rights. AND, its slow...

Just get the Sportsman 120 PDL, comes with a better seat.

@AliexFolgueira

4 жыл бұрын

At the time of this video the Sportsman wasn't a thing, but yeah 120 pdl Sportsman way better

@RobertSmith-dj3qw

3 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira is the Sportsman the same hull as the topwater? That would be great, same boat with a better seat.

@AliexFolgueira

3 жыл бұрын

@@RobertSmith-dj3qw sort of the same hull some minor changes like slighter bigger tankwell and pp plate overall a better boat

@RobertSmith-dj3qw

3 жыл бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira just purchased the OT Sportsman 120 PDL. Picking it in Old Lyme, CT next week. Thanks for the vids

Check out a couple of my latest vids.. you don't need to sub, but id have been over the side in a Topwater lol.

Your video cost no more than $100, honestly.

Please do not listen to this guy. I’m not a troll but seriously. Please just do not listen to him. Ps. “When I get past the pier and the water is different”... is that a scientific term?

@AliexFolgueira

5 жыл бұрын

No Chris you are not a troll you are jut a hater, still working on graduating to be a troll lol 😂 When you get passed the pier you get passed the breakers (normally in that Beach)

@tailslapexplore6887

5 жыл бұрын

back to ur CAVE