Feelfree Moken 12.5 V2 walk through and first impressions 

Glad I could help!

Thank you for watching! And thanks if you subscribed! Let us know what you think, I will be doing an on water test in June

Sweet! You're welcome, thank you for watching

Thanks for the support!

Thank you and same to you!

Glad I could help!

Well thank you very much! I may just do that this winter

Haha. I have had the V1 for years and it hasn't failed me in any way. You would love this boat

You're welcome! Thanks for watching

You are very welcome! Send some pics when you take her out

Friggin awesome! Thanks for watching my channel btw, I appreciate it!

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for watching!

Very welcome!

hahahahaha! thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching! Consider sticking around!!😎

Heck yeah! Congrats

Crazy that you can't find one right now!

I know!!!!!!!!! Price NEW is nutso. I really want the moken..... but I really want a bonafide too. 🤔🤯

It's the best money I ever spent on fishing!

Right on! thanks for watching the video!

I had someone filming me this time

Hope you enjoy it! It's awesome!

Yeah, it's a great boat. Even though it's an Asian company, it's not Chinese made quality like others.

Thanks! I didn't think that.... I didn't consider it bc I wouldn't do it. Saltwater kills all it touches...🤣🤣 Thank you for commenting!

@@WAEofFishing lol. They do make rods and reels that do great in the salt. Mine have last me for over 8 years

@@scottmcbride2237 I've kept my old as dirt $29 Shimano Sienna going for a while! Never dunked them, but I can feel the age on them now.

thanks for adding that information!

Good question....unfortunately they have never responded to my emails or social media messages :(

Bob's up the creek in Madison heights area has all feel free. I have not tried it. But am planning on getting a 10' model

This...100%. Hull consistency, materials, proven capabilities, price.

Not that I've seen. They discounted them heavily last year. I would assume to drive down inventory before a new product launch. But I'm only speculating.

Rudder absolutely (if you can afford it). The Moken tracks great alone but rudders are really worth it. The rear handle is on both sides. Thanks for watching and hopefully subscribing!!!

You can catch my model on deep discount if you look. BUT you can't beat the V2 for new kayak value! Did you see my video walkthrough of the boat? I hope to paddle it this summer

@@WAEofFishing I absolutely did lol you are the reason I am really considering the moken 12.5 v2. Can you put the overdrive in the it?

I don't think so..... but I can find out for you. Let me make a call

@@WAEofFishing I am glad I found your channel I really like your content and I am excited to see more

@@WAEofFishing thank you

totally depends on use case. The gravity seat is probably the best on the market honestly. But only if maneuverability, speed and tight quarters are not an issue. There is no simple answer to this. I have a Bonafide SS127 and a Moken....I would not take the SS127 on a river run if I have the choice between the two. It would work, sure but the Moken is way more nimble. Use case is everything.

Yes, very. I still love FeelFree. Very good at fitting multiple roles.

Congrats BTW!

@@WAEofFishing many thanks,👍

The rudder is extra unfortunately. Just under $200 i believe.

Yes. Flat calm with me paddling I've hit 3-4mph. I have been in the mouth of Chesapeake bay with this. Rollers and large boat wake was not an issue. Hatches are cam locked with seals and stay very dry. I have punched and fully submerged mine briefly with no worries.

I don't think so... but I didn't try

@@WAEofFishing did it have the hole all the way to the water under the sonar pod? Like the Lure model if you pull the sonar pod out you can see all the way through..

@@rockinglock yessir! It looks identical to me.

@@WAEofFishing Good and thanks for the review. I'll be getting one as soon as I can find one. My local dealer says they cant get it until February wth?

@@rockinglock where are you? My shop can ship it

The rudder is an add on and I ended up installing it. I really wish I had gotten it from the start...i use it ALWAYS!

The older model (the one I have ) was a toe control. But not this one.

400lbs. Hope you tag one!!

The Lure is 425 capacity, but heavier overall

@@WAEofFishing Thanks 🙏 yeah I weigh 180 lbs , plus my clothes and gear I’m over 200 lbs , and then a deer ,quartered , skinned and packed it’ll be close to 350 lbs so I’m pretty sure this will handle the task .

Moken is faster and lighter. Lure is more stable. It depends on your current use and future plans. Saltwater/bigger water = Moken. Slow, lots of tackle and electronics = Lure. IMO

Threaded. I agree, it's your standard Chinese made nylon handle

@@WAEofFishing cool man, I'm going to go check one out tomorrow and if all goes well I will be bringing one home with me.

Yes, but you do need good balance. I have a video where I was standing and fishing topwater out of it. If stability is that hi on the list you may want to look at a feelfree lure

i love my SS127, but honestly for me... the Moken is my ROCK. It is just so much more versatile. current, portaging, speed, rough water, customizable. I really really still love my Moken. Even with my low seat position, it is like a Subaru WRX (Moken) vs. Tacoma (SS127).... LOL. Subaru kinda goes everywhere, does a little of everything... but with a turbo! lol

@@WAEofFishing sweet! Love you videos, thanks for the advice. Hope I didn’t cause offense with the fanboy comment, you called yourself that in one of the videos I’ve been binge watching!

Oh no, I understood it immediately. Lol.

Yes

This is a very light 12' boat. Especially with everything taken off and out of it.

@@WAEofFishing one of my favorite features is the wheel since I will be mostly be loading and moving it by myself. I think that is a genius idea. I have a ladder roller on the back of my roof rack to help when lifting to the rack. I am also considering the Lure but this one seems to have most the features I’m looking for at a little cheaper investment. Thanks

Lure seat is heavy imo. Hull is not as versatile, big trade off for that stability....imo. good luck!

I would do moken. The lure seat is amazing but heavy. I say rig up the moken to the gills because in the long run it's more versatile. Take it all off and you have a river boat, load it up and you have a tournament rig. The lure is almost unusable without a rudder so add $200 to base price. You asked for my opinion....I just don't think the stability is worth the trade offs.🤷🏾‍♂️

Call 'em for me!!!! 😅 TY!!

No, I don't think so.

Should be HDPE.

First kayak? Save the money. Feel free is far better quality

@@WAEofFishing Yes sir, first Kayak. Will get the Moken 12.5 v2. Thank you :)

Haha nice!!!!!!

always!

Oooooo, really good info. Im gonna pin this comment 💯

I have a bad back also! Lmbo. I haven't paddled the boat yet but I will in a couple of months. I wonder if it was a cost thing or weight thing that drove the decision. With it's price point, I'm willing to bet it was cost.

@@WAEofFishing It could be but these Kayaks are made in Bangkok to keep costs down anyway. If it cost a few extra dollars at the start to give you a comfortable seat, I'm sure most new Kayak buyers would justify paying a little more. Here in Australia FeelFree are charging $500 for an aftermarket Gravity Seat and then hit you up for another $70 to get the High Back option, $570 would get you a nice recliner. If that wasn't bad enough FeelFree don't even make a Gravity Seat for the Moken, whether that be new or old model, so even if you could afford if and wanted to upgrade, it's not an option.

@@CaptainBax that's a LOT of money!!!

@@WAEofFishing It certainly is a lot of money considering what it is, I wonder what metal it's made of. Now if it's stainless steel then OK but if it is just some sort of plastic wrapped or powder coated steel or worse still tin, then I think the public is getting ripped off. www.feelfreegearaust.com.au/collections/feelfree-kayaks-parts-accessories?page=2 (Page 1 has the high back price on it). I bought a Moken 12.5 earlier this week and looking back knowing what I know now I would of bought a Lure and if I had the money maybe the new Dorado. Please don't get me wrong I like most of the other features and the built in wheel is a real winner to me. On the earlier Model Lures you could fit an electric motor down through where they have the sounder pod nowadays with a slight Mod. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wdchh-MVNKg.html . Just wished they would think of people who don't have so much money to spend but could easily do a quick Mod. or have some sort disability or maybe aren't as fit or as strong as your average 18-35 yr old guy but want to get more enjoyment out of their Kayak and make life a little easier for themselves.

Its actually pretty darn comfortable. I've never tried the gravity seat so i can't compare, but i have a bad back and paddle for hours no problem with this kayak.

Thanks for the comment.