Coosa FD is one of those kayaks you have to jump in and pedal to appreciate. What do you all think?

@imperialwhovian3461

6 күн бұрын

If it's anything like the Knarr it's a great kayak, that flex drive is top notch

I love my 2018 Coosa FD. I have upgraded to the new drive, new rudder, and the new seat. I'll be hanging on to this thing until it won't float anymore.

@thebeardedpaddler

4 күн бұрын

Awesome. That Mark IV is legit

i spent 5 days in Panama in the Pacific in one. the stuff that boat went through was AMAZING!!!!

@thebeardedpaddler

4 күн бұрын

Nice! Thank you for your feedback. I've been in this kayak but I know you have been in it a lot more

oh i like this one! but i really dont need any more yaks lol

A great video showing features and good thoughts on limitations 👊😎

@thebeardedpaddler

6 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Biggest issue for me is steering on the Jackson FDs. The need for constant steering adjustments keeps me from buying one. They need to improve the steering controls and components. The upgrades they came out with help but did not eliminate the issue.

@thebeardedpaddler

2 күн бұрын

I agree. Jackson's issues are all fixable. They need to be fixed though

I think I would buy a Native Titan X 12.5 for the same money. More options to rig than the Jackson.

@thebeardedpaddler

6 күн бұрын

There is value in both. The Titan X is next level value

It's a nice boat but the price and weight that's concerning. I still rooftop my budget kayak at 57lbs and I'm about to purchase a Native Slayer propel 10 at 62lbs. I didn't realize the shop was Arkansas. I did a week long road trip around Arkansas from Ohio. ( about 3hr drive south of Daren Wendell). I went right past the shop couple years ago. I stopped by Lake Leatherwood to check it out. I wish I had a kayak with me that day. Arkansas is a beautiful state. It's the West Virginia west of the Mississippi 😆

@imperialwhovian3461

6 күн бұрын

The price is worth it, the flex drive is very fast really makes using the kayak in shallow waters easy, I have the Knarr and it cruises. As for car topping I think rhino rack makes a product called the nautic which is a loader system that would make loading the choosa very easy

@thebeardedpaddler

6 күн бұрын

Stop by next time to look around Thanks for the feedback

@lowlifeangler

6 күн бұрын

@thebeardedpaddler Aww, I will after I get some spring water and some catfish from BUBBA's Catfish-2-Go food trailer in Hot Springs! We might have good walleye and perch up here in Northern Ohio ,but you all have the killer catfish! Damm

I love my Coosa FD and yes it is heavy. Railblaza StarPort HD Base mount fits perfectly in those four holes if you don’t want to use Scotty mount

@thebeardedpaddler

6 күн бұрын

Thank you for the feedback!

I'm poor AF so I'm looking at the NuCanoe unlimited.

@thebeardedpaddler

5 күн бұрын

There is NOTHING wrong with the Unlimited lol

I just saw a place near me that is supposed to have a couple of the 2022 Coosa HD's for 1K. If it's there, it's coming home with me tomorrow

@thebeardedpaddler

5 күн бұрын

I would be careful with that.

@unclestumpy2429

5 күн бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler how so?

@thebeardedpaddler

5 күн бұрын

@@unclestumpy2429 warranty coverage, why it's so cheap, etc

@unclestumpy2429

5 күн бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler is that because it's no longer being made?

@thebeardedpaddler

5 күн бұрын

@@unclestumpy2429 no, but it's a 2022. That thing has been sitting around for a bit. I would just make sure that you are getting everything you think you are.

Is the coosa fd as or more stable than a Hobie outback?

@thebeardedpaddler

2 күн бұрын

Close. They are different hull designs. The Outback has more of a flat hull design. I would give the edge to the Outback by a little bit. Also the fin drive is going to be faster and more efficient