I own the SlayerMax Propel10. I got this style of kayak because I do fish open water as well as weed thick ponds/small lakes. When I go heavy weeded area, I leave the peddle drive at home and the Native doesn't have an exposed hole when you are not using the peddle drive. But that leaves you with paddle use. Not friendly storage, but you can get addon paddle storage like the YakAttack accessories. But if you do need to use the paddle when you have the peddle drive, access to the paddles is extreme to say the least. I fish the river and sometimes I need to lift up the drive and grab the paddle when the river gets shallow, which is NOT a quick procedure (especially if you have a crate or other material in the back) and a real back twister for this old man. I load my kayak in the back of my truck and if I use the paddle storage the paddles get in the way. The clips are weak, and you could easily have a paddle hang up on something behind you and come off without you knowing (again it is behind you). Nothing like seeing half your paddle floating past you while on the river. But I LOVE my kayak. I don't regret at all getting the Native SlayerMax. Get a YakAttack paddle lock system for your paddle storage. I just wish Native would just put an elastic lock for the side instead of my using the YakAttack and having to put the paddle up and on top. But that is really just a minor thing compared to all the great things about this kayak.

@thebeardedpaddler

5 ай бұрын

Very true. Do you have the indexer on your propel drive? That help getting it out of the water but still a process

@Bryanslure

5 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler I have no problem getting the pedal drive out of the water. I guess what you mean by the indexer is that thing you push down to help get the prop lined up to pull out of the hole, and if so, yes I have that. The process is trying to reach back and grab the paddles. You try and negotiate around your crate and poles and anything else back there (I use the Ctug wheels to load and unload the kayak and in some fishing spots it is just easier to set the wheels upside down on the decking where rudder wheel is then it is to walk back to the truck. Fits nicely there) and then reconnecting the paddle. All that while you drift further into lay downs, brush or wherever the river sends you. I did it once, then when I got home ordered the YakAttack dual roller paddle holder. Done with that mess.

I’m looking forward to reviews of the new Titan x! Do you expect to see one soon?

@thebeardedpaddler

10 ай бұрын

Yes. We were told we were going to get the first one out of the factory

Great information thanks

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching and don't forget to check out some of my other videos if you haven't already!

@MrBumbles2

Жыл бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler subbed too, where is your shop located?

thanks for your video, thinking for me the Titan , want to be able to stand up and like the extra room...

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

It is heavier, but more stable and roomier for sure

Thank You for your video! I’m interested in the Titan. First time buyer here. Do you answer questions in the comments?

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely do! Thank you for watching! What questions do you have?

How does the slayer 10 max paddle? If it were ever used in without the peddle for a shallow, weedy lake? Is it pretty versatile? I’m assuming you’d need to purchase the drive box scupper plug from there website.

@thebeardedpaddler

26 күн бұрын

Never paddled one. It wouldn't paddle bad but not something I would want to do for long periods of time.

Can the titan 10 5 do well with a xi3 bow mount thanks for this video

@thebeardedpaddler

9 ай бұрын

Go 12

Would car topping the Slayer Max 10 be an issue with that rudder placement?

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

Not at all. The weight would be the only issue with car topping. The Slayer Propel 10 is a good lightweight option for car topping but doesn't have the same weight capacity as the max obviously

@mattman_outside

Жыл бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler taking the seat and peddle drive off, I think I'd be ok car topping. I car top a Feelfree Moken 125 V2 at the moment and the weight of that yak is about the same as the Slayer Max 10 without the drive and seat. I'm looking to upgrade to a peddle drive in the next year.

Would you recommend someone 6’0 235 ok in the slayer max 10?

@thebeardedpaddler

2 ай бұрын

Of course. Definitely not too big for a Slayer Max

How would the Jackson bite compare to the Slayer?

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

Slayer is a little beefier than the Bite and I definitely prefer the rudder controls on the Slayer. I'm not a fan of the sliders Jackson uses on Bites rudder controls as they are very noisy. The Bite is better on shallow water because the drive has more kick up capability.

I am curious, I see a lot of Greg Blanchard videos and notice he always has a lot of water on the floor. I know he uses mainly 10ft and of course a ton of gear, but are the slayer 12.5 max bad with that, I’m a bigger guy and don’t see a lot of reviews on that model for big guys in the newer models. I know some water will get in regardless, but is it a lot vs a little?

@thebeardedpaddler

3 ай бұрын

Slayers are not the best for big guys but not the worst either. The wet deck issue was corrected with the Titan X series.

@luda_yanez4302

3 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler that’s kind of disappointing, I’ll be top loading so it’ll definitely be a task

Cant decide between one of these units and the FeelFree Lure V2 11.5. I saw the comment on the Jackson Bite.

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

Go Native. I'm not a fan of the durability of the FeelFree products (personal opinion).

@kevinpitts3548

Жыл бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler thank you sir. I am doing research for the first purchase. Texas resident. Fresh water lake and maybe a little bit of river. But I'm 5'6" and going to be putting it in the bed of a Tundra. I do have a bed entender. I really like the drive on the Bite, but everything that I'm reading and watching is pointing me to Native. Hoodoo is made in Houston (3.5hrs away), but they are cheaper. I have settled on a pedal drive and a pedal fin.

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinpitts3548 Bite fd dive is really nice but I feel like they are made more for a longer inseam. I would go with the Slayer Maxx or a Titan 10.5 if you don't mind a heavier yak. They make a track mounted wheel transport called sidekick that is worth it

@kevinpitts3548

Жыл бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler thank you again for your time and support. There is a Native dealer 1.5hr away. I'll see if they are open on the weekends.

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

@@kevinpitts3548 I'm here to help if you need anything else

Does the titan have the pull out tool box tray under the seat ??

@thebeardedpaddler

9 ай бұрын

It does. This one was a 2022 model I believe

@dwag303

9 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler awesome !!! how’s it keep the water out and staying dry ? I bought a kayak last week and had to return it cause the scupper plugs where awful and I had over a inch of water in my yak at all times , mostly where I sit and stand .

@thebeardedpaddler

9 ай бұрын

@@dwag303 the Titan X has fixed this issue.

@dwag303

9 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler I didn’t mean this kayak had the issue , I meant that , I bought another kayak that had a issue with the scupper plugs , but ok thank you

@thebeardedpaddler

9 ай бұрын

@@dwag303 my fault. It's been an issue with Native in the past (not a huge one) which kayak did you have?

Wish Native would offer packages WITHOUT the pedal drive?!?!?

@thebeardedpaddler

Жыл бұрын

The Falcon 11 is a great non pedal drive. it would be nice if they offered a "pro" version without the pedal drive but that would be hard for retailers to sell. Its only good if you are motorizing.

@fishntools

11 ай бұрын

@@thebeardedpaddler Native stated on the release of the TitanX "There is no question, electronics and motorization is the name of the game." and yet they continue to extort for the ped drive?

Only thing about native I don't like is the colors suck!

@thebeardedpaddler

10 ай бұрын

If that's the only thing though. Everyone does a green camo, copperhead, and the grey/black aren't bad. They do have a blue camo coming this next year I believe