Part 1: Best Kayak Foot Controls for Ultimate Performance

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Looking for options to upgrade your kayak foot controls for ultimate performance? Check out part 1 of our series featuring the best options for the Native Titan X and Newport NK300 Motor. Don't have a these brands, that's ok these foot controls can be adapted for any kayak!
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Part 1 is an in depth review of the various products that are available, from budget friendly to top dollar foot controls and even the must have DIY Solution (covering multiple different versions). I discuss them all, my experiences, my concerns, pros/cons. I believe it is essential to have options and to know what they are, I do my best to cover them all. If there are any foot controls that I didn’t mention in this video, comment below so I can check them out!
Manufacturer Available Foot Controls:
Best Non DIY and lowest cost option
Native Watercraft: nativewatercra...
More expensive but still a great option to try
Bonafide (Not Tested):
Rail:
bonafidefishin...
Steering Kit:
bonafidefishin...
Footbrace:
bonafidefishin...
DIY Parts List (All unless Specified):
Spectra Cord:
nativewatercra...
Track Mount Eyelets:
www.amazon.com...
Ver 1 and 2 (cheaper than individual)
2 - Gantry with Mini Wheels:
www.amazon.com...
Ver 2
1 - Gantry w/6 Wheels:
www.amazon.com...
Ver. 3 Parts Subject to Change Please wait for Part 2
Ver 3
4 or 8 - Stainless Steel Dbl V Wheel 625zz bearing
www.amazon.com...
Ver 3
0 or 4 - Stainless Steel Bearing 6x19x6mm:
www.amazon.com...
2- 2020 V Slot Rails:
www.amazon.com...
Any Aluminum Motorcycle Foot Pegs work, here is what I used:
1 Set - Black:
www.amazon.com... Set - Green:
www.amazon.com...
Buy local to ensure fit and save money*Links for reference only*
Rail Mount:
4- Socket Head Cap Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2”:
www.amazon.com...
4 - Neoprene Washer 1/4” x 1-1/4” x 1/16#:
www.amazon.com...
4 - Nylon Washer 1/4” x 1-1/4” x 1/8”:
www.amazon.com...
Line Guide 2 ea.:
Acorn Nut #10 - 32:
www.amazon.com...
Cable Clamps 1/4”:
www.amazon.com... Hardware:
Stopper (2 ea unless specified):
Button Head Socket Cap 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/2” to 1-3/4” Screw:
www.amazon.com...
Coupler Screw 1/4 - 20 x 7/8” to 1 inch:
www.amazon.com...
Rubber Grommet for 1/4” ID:
www.amazon.com...
4 ea - Plastic Washer 1/4” ID:
www.amazon.com...
Ver 1 - Opt for 2 and 3
Foot Peg:
2 - Flat Countersunk Screw M8 - 1.25 x 20mm (~3/4 inch) :
www.amazon.com...
Ver 3 - Opt for 1 and 2
8 - 10-32 x 1-Inch Button Socket Cap Screw, Stainless Steel
www.amazon.com...
Ver. 3
8 - Round Spacer, Aluminum, Plain Finish, #10 Screw
www.amazon.com...
Ver 3 - Opt for 1 and 2
8 or 16 - Stainless Steel Washer #10 x 0.5”www.amazon.com...
Ver 3 - Opt for 1 and 2
8 - Thin Nylon Insert Lock Nuts 10-32
www.amazon.com...
Ver. 3
1 - HDPE 3/4 inch 12 x 18
www.amazon.com...
Tools:
Measuring Tape
Adjustable Wrench / Pliers
Drill & Various sized bits for soft metal (titanium bits work well)
Ratchet: 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch drive
Sockets: 8mm and 10mmOr
Boxed Wrench 8mm and 10mm
3/16 SAE & 8mmMetric Allen Key Wrench
Ver 1 - Opt for 2 or 3
Countersink Bits:
www.amazon.com...
Ver. 2 & 3
Angle Grinder and Cutting Wheel
Or
Circular Saw w/60 tooth wood blade
All parts purchased, no promotional items used. Not monetized, affiliated, endorsed, or sponsored by any company, person, or entity mentioned, listed, or discussed in video or description.

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Комментарии : 36

@ryanlundy2519 3 месяца назад

On my Bonafide rvr119 I use the SS127 foot control steering adapters and it works with the NK180, but there’s a lot of torque on the pedals at high speed in river current to fight my way upstream. I’m definitely interested in checking yours out when I upgrade to the NK300 if you’re going to sell them. I think my current set up will fail with the 300.

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

If I decide not to sell I am still willing to help people out and can work with those on an individual level, but if the demand is there I will set up a shop for them and some other diy items I’ve come up with and have planned! Thanks for the feedback, you confirmed my suspicions :)

@basslovr01 16 дней назад

I have the bonafide rails that I put on my Wilderness Recon120 with Torqeedo 403, they are ok but they stick....hence the reason I am checking out this video....thanks for sharing.

@KayachtLife 16 дней назад

@@basslovr01 you are welcome and thanks for the feedback, I have heard that now from a few people.

@flipmcneil551 3 месяца назад

Honestly the Bonafide rail is not all that great. The piece that slides inside the rail is plastic and does not slide very smoothly. It’s a big reason I’m watching this video. I’m looking for a solution that may work better on my SS127.

@ryanlundy2519 3 месяца назад

Same!

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

I figured that might be the case, a little disappointed in hearing it, I was hoping it would be another great option!

@MSmith-jf5wo 3 месяца назад

I'm designing and making Teflon "Slider Caps" for the rail-type steering system I now have on the Titan-X 12.5 (the "Stock" foot steering is WAY too flimsy and drags too much, even with a little NK180...!). If it works the way I picture it, it may be the easiest and cheapest way to go. (I'm also designing a longer-armed "Steering Triangle" for my NK300, as that has Beastly Torque!). Lol I might let everyone know how it goes, especially Greg...!

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

@@MSmith-jf5wo nice, keep me posted. I ended up with the innovative sportsman steering triangle. Good call on a wider steering triangle would make turning it easier. Let me know how it goes, I might try my hand at it too.

@JuanDoe1776 3 месяца назад

Which version do you like best for the Titan X 125?

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

Fresh or saltwater?

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

I like the bigger bearings and the longer plate so either 2 or 3. I haven’t finished designing 3 all the way or tested it but it is very promising

@JuanDoe1776 3 месяца назад

Fresh water.

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

I would say with freshwater and taking care of the parts you could try any of them. But I still think it’s wise to use stainless if possible. So versions 2 or 3 with upgraded stainless parts. I fish saltwater and my parts corroded quickly, not sure how long it would take using them in freshwater.

@truepatriot1974 3 месяца назад

Where is the Merch Store!?!

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

Haha gotta have the demand to warrant one!

@davidrussell-n7u 3 месяца назад

When is part 2 coming out?

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

I reshot it and am importing into Final Cut Pro now. Takes awhile to import and then needs to be edited. If FCP doesn’t crash and burn on me like last time, I did back up the footage this time. Then I should have it out tomorrow evening aka Monday

@rogerbrown3595 3 месяца назад

I have the 180pro. the plastic was a struggle. I put this system on and it's like power steering😊

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

Nice, did you figure it out on your own or did this video help you out? Trying to determine how helpful my videos are for others! Thanks!

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

Close on part 2? Would really like to install this weekend.. Thanks?

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

Let me know what version you are trying to build the edits were lost when Final Cut Pro crashed :(

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

@@KayachtLife i am guessing 2 or 3…. Thanks

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

@@dennisputthoff4261 3 is still a work in progress and I am not 100% sure if it works yet. For 2 do you have all the parts already? Can you email me, my email is in the channel description

@JupiterBassin 3 месяца назад

If I got the Nk180 pro or the 300 on the back I would 100% do a set up like yours so the pedal able to retract. The stock one looks cheap. I think with sand and salt it would be such a pain. Looking forward to part 2.

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

Part 2?

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

I tagged you in a community post about it. Final Cut Pro after two hours of editing decided to lose the edits, I still have the footage and hopefully tomorrow I can get it edited and uploaded. I did film it for about two hours and then edited it for another two. Worked on it until 2am even. But it was not meant to be. Go to the community post and look for the sneak peak pic of version 2 though.

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

@@KayachtLife all good. Thanks for all the hard work !

@KayachtLife 3 месяца назад

@@dennisputthoff4261 yeah this stuff takes longer than I think it should, usually because of unexpected tech issue, but then also because I have a full time job, a family, and I want to fish too, hopefully I can this week! I think I have my setup finally good though, my first set of mics I had I had to send back because they were faulty. The Final Cut Pro issue last night apparently is a common thing and I might be able to recover, I just won’t have time to find out, due to prior commitments, until at least tomorrow.

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

Were is the community post?

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

Part two coming out soon? I would really like to install this weekend.

@JuanDoe1776 3 месяца назад

Finally! Ive been waiting for weeks thank you.

@dennisputthoff4261 3 месяца назад

Thanks