***REVIEW*** NEW 2017 Native TITAN Propel 13.5 KAYAK. ACK Texas Kayak Demo
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Today I review the NEW 2017 Native Titan Propel 13.5 Kayak. I think you will be impressed. ACK Kayak Demo, Conroe, Texas. Best Bass fishing kayaks. Thanks for subscribing! Got a question, leave it in the comments below! New 2017 Native Titan Propel 13.5: Not available yet, keep checking http://www.austinkayak.com for availability ---------MY KAYAK SETUP----------HOBIE PA14 Kayak: http://amzn.to/2nM10uS My PFD: http://amzn.to/2oLZ2bg H-Crate for Hobie: http://amzn.to/2ouM16O BooneDox Landing Gear: http://www.austinkayak.com/products/21489/Boonedox-Landing-Gear-Kayak-Wheel-System.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping:%20ACK%20PLA&scid=scplp21489_19190_1&sc_intid=21489_19190_1&gclid=CJ7igdyYhNMCFQGNaQodtLEM0g Werner Paddle: http://amzn.to/2onQfAq Kistler Rod: https://www.kistlerrods.com/ Shimano Reel: http://amzn.to/2nMc0bm Aleader Water Shoes: http://amzn.to/2mZB28d Bait mostly used, Zoom Brushhog: http://amzn.to/2mZyXt2 Sport Buff: http://www.venturetube.net/_p/prd1/2843201151/product/venturetube-'smiling-buff' Seagar Fishing Line: http://amzn.to/2oo7LEI Go Pro: http://amzn.to/2nMi3wK ---My Website--- http://www.venturetube.net ---INSTAGRAM--- http://www.instagram.com/venturetube_inc ---FaceBook--- http://www.facebook.com/venturetube
10. comment for ***REVIEW*** NEW 2017 Native TITAN Propel 13.5 KAYAK. ACK Texas Kayak Demo
Today April 22, I rented the Native Titan and headed to Lake Conroe, wanted to spend the day in the kayak to see if I really was going to spend the kind of bank they request for the new Titan. I have seen many videos and as always I believe and the videos never inform us on how big the person in the kayaks are they jump around do their marketing dances and rave on how great the product ABC kayak is. AND !!!! it is always different when I get in the product ABC kayak. Why?? Because the guy in the video is 5'4" and 145 pounds, a very big difference between him and me. Another big indicator to me is that all the videos are shot on glass type of conditions, never in the real world condition. It is not like when I get to the water if I can't shave in it I am packing up and going home.
Well I can say that I attended the demo days and tested the Titan, in Conroe glass conditions, (not a great test), however it still cavitation problems. Then I went to Missouri City demo days, bigger pond more wind slight chop, (better test) still the same problem.
Today Lake Conroe (Scott's Ridge) high winds as the front pushed through some white caps not great conditions to be in a kayak but it was great conditions for testing the true performance of this vessel.
After putting the kayak in the water I pulled it around to the small cove next to the launch and loaded a couple of poles my phone, a DP, and my life jacket. Of I went, out to the left around towards the swimming area. The water was very choppy, ( I would say 1-2 ft seas as a comparison) the kayak did not give me any concerns though it felt very stable even as I turn the kayak parallel to the waves to see if that gave me any concern. None I never felt I was going to turtle, something I would not have done in any other kayak.
Tied up the first set off trees to see how it handles this kind of choppy conditions, was the nose going to handle this? Was it going to be too shaky? was it going to lift and slam down getting jerked by the rope tightening up and then giving slack as it settled into the next oncoming wave? Nothing I have fished this spot many of times in the same conditions and much better conditions. I prefer the better but today was not about that. I felt very comfortable, never being jerked around never slamming down, this kayak performed great.
Released the rope and headed out to the middle of the lake out past the old rail tram entering the bigger body of water headed towards the 1097 bridge. I stopped paddling and stood up moved around and never felt in any danger. The is something I can not do in any other kayak period. I got on my knees and crawled out to the nose and sat on the front hatch cover of towards one side for strength and hung my legs of the front of the kayak. I almost fell in but what I was doing was not normal and would not be doing at anytime in normal fishing conditions. The kayak did not feel as it was going to flip, I almost fell as the waves were very rough and the wind was incredibly strong.
Ok enough about the amazing stability with this kayak and down to what I think is the more important concern.
The drive on this kayak needs to be reviewed. The center of the hull of the kayak is concave, and not just by a little, it is a very large area. I would think that it is designed this way to help allow the kayak to remain stable, and get into skinny water with it weight of nearly 150lbs. The kayak move or travels through the water superbly at either fast or slow speeds. What happens in smooth water and worse in chop is that the propeller creates positive and negative forces, drawing water in and pushing water out to thrust you in either direction. When peddling this actions causes the water to be drawn towards the propeller and you can take the center cover off and watch as it creates a void so the propeller is pulling air. Yes AIR, and you loose propulsion. When this happens it makes noise in both smooth or choppy conditions. the biggest concern is that when you are heading into a headwind you must apply more force to move forward, this causes the drive to cavitate, add some chop and the problem gets worse.
the hull being concave, and the drive unit not being longer where the propeller is down further in the water really creates an large issue with getting this kayak through the water. I don't want to fish in mirror conditions, I want to fish anytime I want and when I get to my destination and it is choppy I want to put my yak in the water and catch fish.
When I returned the Titan to ACK in Spring, I spoke to the manager, who quickly stated that he was told this was only a proto type and that changes may be made. In the same few minutes he told me that he had 24 of these units sold already. I hope for the people who have already purchased that this issue is resolved. I know that you can use the transom mount for a trolling motor but you can always use this and participate in many tournaments. I want this kayak just not sure I want something that I am going to struggle with in the water.
Hope this helps.
20. comment for ***REVIEW*** NEW 2017 Native TITAN Propel 13.5 KAYAK. ACK Texas Kayak Demo
My outback is 90 lbs
N that's just perfect for on top loading, imagine trying to get the native slayer or pro angler on a SUV
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Thank you!!!
Regards.
Fred.
I know what it takes to make these videos.
I know the effort and time.
And I appreciate both from you.
30. comment for ***REVIEW*** NEW 2017 Native TITAN Propel 13.5 KAYAK. ACK Texas Kayak Demo
What was the loud noise was when turning on the titan? does the drive come up quickly if needed?
In your opinion how easy is it to break the propeller? and how much would it cost for replacement/ how easy to buy a new propeller?
If available- how much would an extra seat cost?
I make that noise only when I'm not fishing and become grumpy and farty!! LOLLLL....
Not even my lawn mower makes such a noise...ha ha haha!
Ok, enjoy the joke. Check exactly 3:21 and see him making that noise when standing up not pedaling at all...he is tall as you, but probably not farty as me. (LOL)
Fred.
(I checked the video a couple of times) and I believe part of the sound is the seat.
The seat seems to have a loose play somewhere, is noticeable when he pushes the pedal forward and when he stands up no peddaling at 3:21 the hull resonance in any kayak is big...
I have an electric MinnKota , I know the noise you refer, but is not that cranking noise...it feels like needing lubrication inside the bearings.
Regards.
Fred.
50. comment for ***REVIEW*** NEW 2017 Native TITAN Propel 13.5 KAYAK. ACK Texas Kayak Demo
second question how does it feel doing a full Revolution with your legs versus just pushing and pulling with the Hobie?
You also have more room to stand up!