Jackson Kayak Big Rig and Coosa HD Comparison

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Shawn Hartley - 6 years ago

What paddle length do u recommend for the bigrig. Im about your size

Shawn Hartley - 6 years ago

Thanks for the reply Chris. Love ur vids!!

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 6 years ago

shawn, i used a 260cm and felt it was just fine for me!

John Athanassion - 7 years ago

Can you mount a trolling motor to the Big Rig?

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 7 years ago

yes sir, there are several folks that have done it on the big rig group on facebook. i haven't, but have seen it several times!

Mitch - 7 years ago

when you getting the coosa fd

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 7 years ago

just put out a video on it ! it is a pre production model, but you can see her on the water !

Michael Suggs - 7 years ago

What's the kayak on the wall

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 7 years ago

Cuda 14 i believe.

jisterKIS - 7 years ago

What's that stand alone stand on the left of the video?? looks perfect

jisterKIS - 7 years ago

What's a good stand alone storage system for these for winter?

Kori Whitchurch - 7 years ago

i own both big rigrig pro and the coosa hd pro and love them use them in all my kayak tournaments each one for different waters

chris caluori - 7 years ago

Is 330 pounds to much for the coosa hd ? I currently have a 2015 big rig but would like to get something to add to the fleet that's more suited to rivers and creeks

jisterKIS - 7 years ago

chris caluori I was 310 geared up for a 5 day fishing and camping trip with wayyy to much food and gear. then my kayak sprung a leak. It handled me, the gear, and half a hall full of water. yes I could tell I was taking on water it was very slow moving with all the water and my gear. however it was floating. It will hold your weight and some easily. I have pics if you'd like to see how high the water got in the hall. But the coosa hd is a beast!! you should have no problem. water test one out!! you'll love it

chris caluori - 7 years ago

Chris Funk, the Feral One thanks man ... can't wait to add this to my fleet .

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 7 years ago

chris caluori i do not think so personally. i have paddled it at 280 with a pile of fishing and camera gear putting me well in that range and it handles moving water wonderfully!

Roy Davis - 7 years ago

just bought a Big Rig cant wait

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Ender Bean - 8 years ago

If I remove the center box could I put a large dog in the kayak? Thanks!

Ender Bean - 8 years ago

Great video. Very interesting. I would love to see a comparison between the Cuda HD (2017) vs. Coosa HD. Thanks for the information.

Chuck Peacock - 8 years ago

How does the Cruise 12 compare to the Coosa HD as far as stability and standing? Great vid -

Chuck Peacock - 8 years ago

It does, thank you sir and keep up the great work!

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 8 years ago

i fished a Cruise 12 for a couple years and really liked it, clean, light, easy to paddle and quite stable, but it is nowhere as stable as the HD to me. with the HD i have stood to bowfish and throw a 8ft castnet and i am not sure i would feel comfortable doing that in the Cruise. hope that helps a bit!

Aus Fishin - 8 years ago

You're one lazy dude who talked kayak without holding the camera, did you expect viewer to see detail from ur 360 resolution?, so smart.

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 8 years ago

+Gimio Chin no problem, if you look at some of my other vids, i have detailed ones on each kayak. this was a comparison of the boats so i didn't show the minute details. i am trying to get better on my skills as well, so stay tuned. if i can help on any of the kayaks, just holler.

Aus Fishin - 8 years ago

Ha ha you got some sense of humor, No offence mate and i'm sorry for some harsh words but from a viewer point it's kinda frustrated when you can't see the stuff you're supposed to show for peoples who try to know more bout kayaks, probably I'll do the directing on ur next vid mate rofl :) cheers.

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 8 years ago

out of almost 26000 views you are the first to leave a nasty comment. so sorry this didn't meet your standards and I will be sure to not use a tripod next time I shoot a video for you. would it be better if I fly a drone so you can see the 360 you desire? perhaps you can file the flight plan so I can be sure to go the direction you want to see. yes, I can be smart, but only with your awesome constructive criticism.

Allen Helms - 8 years ago

Haha the end was the best!

Domestic Error - 8 years ago

Would love to see some kraken material!

73BLow - 9 years ago

Really enjoy your videos. The decal and throwing the water cracks me up every time. Having trouble deciding what to get. Currently have an older Wilderness Tarpon 140 that was given to me. I can't stand the seating position and after a few hrs and my butt is done. I need some seat height. The seating position(s) along with all the included features is why I am leaning towards getting a Jackson. I spend the majority of my time fishing alone for bass in 200-500 acre ponds. The Big Rig appeals to me the most with it's big width and included stand-up bar, but it does look like a beast. I'm a fit/strong 40yr old 5' 10" and would just toss it in the bed of my Silverado. Looking at Jackson's comparison chart, the Coosa HD, Kilroy, and Cuda 12 all have pretty much the same number of stars in each category. The cost isn't a concern and there doesn't seem to be a dealer near me that has them available to try out. Any suggestions based on my little novella I just wrote? Do they make stand up bars for the others? Thanks in advance.

Tom Spithaler - 9 years ago

Does the 2015 have a swivel seat? If not, is one available?

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 9 years ago

+Tom Spithaler no sir, no swivel seats available in the Jackson line but I can turn sideways and sit comfortably in the HD and the Big Rig. probably more so in the Rig because I can put my feet in the rod troughs.

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 9 years ago

i just noticed i cut the part out about the weight..... big dummy ;) i talked about it but it got cut in the edits, sorry ! the Big Rig is 92lbs without the seat and the HD is 79 without the seat. you lose a little more without the console. Even though the Rig is 92lbs, it is well balanced when lifted. I regularly truck topped mine on my Tacoma and have a video to help picking them up if y'all have a hankerin' to see it, just check my video list.

Yodaddi Jim - 9 years ago

Love my 2014 Big Rig. On your video, there is a nice kayak stand on the left side. WHere may I purchase one of those or who made it? Thx for sharing Chris

Yodaddi Jim - 9 years ago

Thx Chris

Chris Funk, the Feral One - 9 years ago

+Rico Suave Rico, I am not sure, it is the stores display racks. I will see if I can find out for you !

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KGW Kayaking Adventures - 9 years ago

Can't store a paddle in the Coosa HD, can in the Big Rig. My friend and I were surprised to find that out the other day. Keep the videos coming Chris, love them!!!