Galaxy Supernova FX - Unboxing and Initial Set Up - Kayak Sea Fishing UK 

Thanks very much Iain, I’m looking forward to getting a few fish over the side of it! 👍🎣

I was out on Thursday so hopefully I’ll have that trip uploaded in the next three or four days. It’s a big kayak but I managed to get it on and off the van without too much trouble. If you do pull the trigger the channel has a discount code now for Galaxy UK OTD10 at the checkout for 10% off everything. I’m chuffed about that 😊👍🎣

I can’t wait to get it on the water! 👍🎣

I can’t wait to give it a spin. It’s a good looking kayak 👍🎣

It’s a beast isn’t it 👍🎣

I hope it’s as good as it looks. It’s gorgeous isn’t it?

Cheers Jack, I really enjoyed using it as well 👍🎣

Thanks Glen, I’m proper excited to give it a whirl! It looks beautiful doesn’t it? It’ll be the pedal drive first as I’ll have to nick the battery out of my camper and wire it up first. Hopefully get it covered in cod poo sometime this week if that sea dies off! 😊🎣

@@onthedropfishing looking forward to it Chris.

Thanks Daniel, I’ll be out as soon as this sea dies off. I’m itching to get some fish over the side of it 👍🎣

I’m really looking forward to seeing how it compares to my flipper drive 🎣

How did it compare!? How was the speed but also how was the movement? It it easier to just go back and forth with your feet, rather then the circular motion!?

@@TheNikegolfer10 I preferred the pedal prop to be honest, simply because I found it easier. Speed is about the same. The kayak itself is bigger and heavier so I’d love to see how the smaller wahoo moved with its pedals.

@@onthedropfishing interesting, I have not tried either, I sit In my conventional kayak and just imagine being able to lure fish while I pedal around and I find myself doing the actions of the pedal and fin kayaks. I always decided that the motion of lifting my legs into the circle seemed harder but I guess I am not strapped to the pedal or aanything. Its a shame there are not many reviews on here as comparisons would really like to see the speed differences between either of the foot powered yaks to the standard paddle while out at sea

Thanks Steven, hope you found it useful 👍

Thanks very much I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. As it happens next vid has a fish finder install plus terminal tackle and if you look in the description on any of my recent vids you’ll find a breakdown of my fishing set up as well. Hope that helps 👍🎣

Nice one, what did you get? 👍🎣

It would be less than 30 seconds long on this one Dermot, there's literally nothing to do! 😂. I'll do one on the Sturgeon though when I swap the ff back over 👍🎣

I filmed the fitting of the fish finder to the supernova Daniel, I’ll put it in the next vid 👍

Hi Lee mate, yes the supernova is a lot of kayak for the money. It’s heavy but unbelievably stable. The fish finder fit on a supernova is so simple it only takes a minute. I filmed it a while back I think it’s in a vid already but I can’t remember, I’ll have a look. I’m gonna do a set up vid soon anyway I think. When the rain stops! Tight lines 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Hi mate, Fantastic!!. I'll take a look to see if I can find the fish finder video, perhaps I overlooked it. I look forward to the set up vid, nice idea 👍 You're not the only one with the rain, we've got plenty down here too. 🤣

Yeah I really like it Paolo 👍🎣

I hope you found it useful Glen 👍

@@onthedropfishing I did thanks .All the best!!

Happy new kayak mate! It’s a big old beauty. I actually prefer the cyclone drive on this to the flipper drive on my other galaxies 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing cheers mate watched a few of you other videos while having my tea yesterday can wait to get out on the canals lol

Cheers Ed, I’m glad you found it useful, I’m going to get it on the camper soon, it’s heavier than the Sturgeon so I’ll probably load it from the rear instead of the side like I normally do 🎣

@@onthedropfishing this turned out to be a very expensive video for me to watch. Picking my Supernova tonight 😂

@@eddbutcher I’m not taking the blame Ed!🤣. I’m hoping to get this one on the water before the weekend 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing oh this is totally your fault 😂 😁 apparently your vid has sparked a lot of interest. Will be launching it Friday in Pembrokeshire 😃🥳🥳

If you haven’t already you can get the stands I use in the vid from B&Q, about thirty quid if I remember correctly. Really useful for setting up. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

I can’t wait to get it out, just looking on the website there they are doing finance these days. There’s a finance button for “New Pay” No idea of the terms or anything but it’s definitely and option 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Ah, spot on. I'll have a look.

Galaxy do have a finance package, that's how I purchased mine on 0%.

Just bought this kayak and got it Paypal interest free credit. 3 payments of £526.00 over 3 consecutive months. Tried Klarna but they wouldn't do more than £1000. Hope this helps.

Thanks Wayne, top tip 👍🎣

There’s also the nee wildcat now. The channel had a discount code for Galaxy as well. OTD5 will save you a few quid 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing sent you an email mate

Hi mate, I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I don’t think think they sell the motor anymore but I know a lot of folk who have made their own mounts and added their own motors. It looks fairly simple to do. I bet it’s a little warmer in Spain than it is here in rainy England today! Tight lines 👍🎣

I’m looking forward to it as well, I’ve had two Sturgeons paddle and a pedal and they’ve been awesome. It’s fine on the C-Tug with the pedal drive in. I haven’t tried to pull with the motor/battery yet 👍🎣

It’s been fun to use over the summer. Back on the Sturgeon now 🎣

Hi Peter I preferred it personally. I found it easier than the flipper 👍

Thanks Jezz, no the motor doesn’t fit in the Sturgeon unfortunately it’s far to big. First thing I checked 😂

Hi John, yes I videoed the install the other day, it won’t be in the next vid but the one after. I tell you what though, I could measure it for you and tell you the screw size in the meantime, I’ll do that tomorrow evening when I get home. If you’re on Facebook join the On The Drop Fishing page and I’ll post some pics on there 👍

Hi John it’s roughly 28cm long 10cm wide and about 9/10cm deep. Hope that helps 👍

Hi Chris, both the Supernova and the sturgeon I use are very stable. I booked a course on self rescue before I first took to the water on my own. Touch wood I’ve never had to use those skills in anger! If you look you’ll see I’m also wearing a pfd (personal floatation device) also known as a buoyancy aid which unlike a life jacket is designed to allow you to swim/self rescue. I find both the flipper and the pedal drive easy to use personally but obviously you’ll need a basic level of fitness. I wouldn’t go out without my vhf either (waterproof and floating) If you can find an instructor or kayak place near you, or join a local Facebook group someone will let you have a paddle around to see how you like it. Hope that helps! Chris

@@onthedropfishing Many thanks for the advice I will let you know which one I go for in the new year. I will also go a find a suitable course on canoeing and rescue , wishing you a vet happy Christmas , tight lines Chris :)

Hi mate, I love the FX, it’s lighter than the supernova but then again the supernova is bigger! They’re both very stable. I have only had one trip on the supernova but I loved it! It’s a tough call, the supernova is bigger and slightly more stable (the Sturgeon is still very very stable) but is heavier and harder to car top. I’ve probably confused you even more there 🤣 if you do buy one don’t forget to use the channel discount code OTD10 for 10% off at Galaxy Kayaks UK. My first supernova trip will be up on the channel this evening 👍🎣

It’s made a huge difference to me, the pedals made it about 30% easier and the motor was just a game changer. As you’ll know sometimes you need to travel a good distance to get to the good ground and the paddle out (sometimes a couple of miles into the tide) was becoming a killer it was having a negative effect on the rest of the session. It’s also almost unbelievable how much dryer the whole event is when you not using a paddle and sitting in a stadium seat instead. I’ve got a motor on the sturgeon as well now and I wouldn’t go back! 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍

Thanks for the sub it’s much appreciated. I use a railblaza camera boom that fits into the railblaza fittings that come with the kayak. You’ll need a railblaza mount for the GoPro itself as well to fit into the boom. Hope that helps 👍🎣 (don’t forget the discount code if you get a Galaxy OTD5 😊)

@@onthedropfishing Thanks Chris! Much appreciated :) Always love watching your videos!

Hi Carlos, I’m keeping the Sturgeon as well. I love them both, I probably prefer the Supernova pedal system and comfort if I’m being honest. The Supernova is bigger than the Sturgeon and very stable. It’s also heavier. I don’t know where you’re based but if you’re in the UK we have a channel discount code now OTD10 will get you 10% off everything at Galaxy Kayaks UK Hope that helps 👍🎣

It’ll definitely be the pedal drive first as I’ll have to pinch the battery out of me camper for the motor. It looks great doesn’t it 🎣

Hi mate, happy new kayak! Hope you remembered the channel discount code! The straps buckle together to provide a bit more support under the seat. You can adjust them as you feel necessary. I’ve just had the wires go under the chair at the mo and made the connection on a Tupperware box. If you look in front of the seat you’ll see a “template” same shape as the connector for when you feel brave and want to fit it permanently. The wires then would go through the yak and come out inside the battery box. I should have the first motor trip up in the next 48 hours (hopefully tomorrow) then you’ll see what I’ve done. Enjoy matey 👍🎣

Thanks for the reply, I thought it was, after studying it I sussed it out, yes I had the discount us welsh men don't miss much when it comes to saving a few quid, seen the video today great as usual the guy from Galaxy said you were doing one, one last question what are the other very small terminals on the wire mechanism for cheers can't wait to get weather's on the up this week.👍😁

@@paulmorgan7235 They’re for your fish finder, I’m not using them at the mo, I’ve isolated mine for now and I’m just running my sonar off it’s usual battery 👍

Nice one Chris thanks 👍

Thanks very much I’m glad you found it useful. It’s a heavy but unbelievably stable kayak. I’ve really enjoyed using it. The code isn’t active this week as they already have 10% off in the sale. Tight lines mate 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Thanks for the reply mate! When I realised your code wasn’t working, I was gutted! Fortunately, I realised the SUMMER2022 code was valid (really nice saving!). I’ll be using it mainly in Rivers (I fly fish for Pike mainly, but love a bit of perch action too). Who knows, I might even try and do a bit of sea fishing out of it... always fancied having a go at some mackerel and bass on the fly 👍🏻 Hopefully it will arrive early next week. I can’t begin to explain how excited I am about the potential of accessing inaccessible river stretches! Even most of the accessible stretches can be difficult to fish on the fly, so this thing is going to be just perfect! Thanks again mate! Kind regards and tight lines’

I hope you enjoy it mate, that’s the awesome thing about a kayak, fishing those places you’ve only been able to imagine fishing before. Very stable for the fly as well 🎣👍

You put the plate back on mate 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing brilliant thanks for the reply. Can't wait for my new yak to arrive. This video convinced me to get it

When are you expecting it? When did you order? Happy new kayak!!👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing ordered it yesterday so maybe end of next week? Not sure how quick they are with deliveries to be honest. Thank you. Can't wait

Hi mate, the motor is the one that came with the kayak, they’re not available at the moment as they’re being redesigned. I believe they’ll be out in November 👍

@onthedropfishing thanks will be keeping eyes on

You can pedal backwards on the prop drive of the Supernova but not with the flippers on the Sturgeon 👍🎣

Hi mate, C-tug is the only option for the supernova really as it’s quite the beast. There’s a bit of a knack to it though because of the hull shape. Just make sure it’s right in the middle of the pads and that the strap is really tight 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Thanks again Chris for the reply. I really do appreciate it. And you’re not wrong…. It’s an absolute BEAST! I’m starting to worry about whether or not I’ll even manage to get it on the back of my truck solo…. I was speaking to Graeme from Galaxy Kayaks earlier, as the side handles didn’t arrive, and I mentioned my worries about loading etc. He asked me if I had spoken to you, as you had talked about putting a video up on how you load yours… lol. I advised that you had recommended the C-Tug trolley, and I’d be ordering one today. I had planned on getting them from Amazon as they were listing them cheaper than anywhere else, and without any hesitation, Graeme offered to price match them, and get them out to me (with the side handles) next day delivery! You can’t ask for better customer service than that!!!! I’ll be taking mine out for its maiden voyage on Friday…. I’m hoping the wheels will make it easier to load onto the back of my pickup. I really don’t want to have to go out and buy a trailer for it, so wish me luck 😂👍🏻

Mate I get mine on my T5 solo so you’ll be fine with your pick up, just slide it up in stages from the rear of the vehicle on a pillow or I made a “roller” out of a drainpipe and some lagging. A pick up will be easy as you can do it in stages if you know what I mean onto the tail then on to the roof sort of thing. 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Spot on mate! You’ve certainly eased my worries! I know I keep saying it, but I sincerely appreciate all of your time and help! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 It’s funny you should mention the roller, as I have been thinking along the same lines 👍🏻 If I ever decide to have a bash at the coast, and you’re up for a fishing partner for the day, I’ll certainly owe you a pint (or 10…!!) I’ll let you know how I get on 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 Take care mate 🙂👍🏻

Hi again Chris! I just thought I’d let you know that the maiden voyage was a complete success (other than one issue I had with the rudder system…..😒) I don’t know what I was worrying about! Managed to get it on and off the pickup with no issues at all. Slid into the canal like a dream. Went through a canal lock for the first time ever, and down onto the river. I was worried that the flow might have been a struggle to pedal against, but it was almost as easy as going downstream which was a nice surprise! Missed a perch on my first cast, and then continued to get them one after another (nothing big though unfortunately). All whilst standing with ease, and no stability issues whatsoever 😁👍🏻 I did realise that I’ll need an anchor for definite, so that will be getting ordered soon, as well as an anchor trolley system 👍🏻 Literally can’t wait to get out again, once I have fixed the rudder issue out. EDIT - I just wanted to add that after having fixed the issue, it seems that maybe the small grub screws were just not tight enough. Because the wire is plastic coated, and the grub screws weren’t tight enough, they just stripped the plastic coating and the whole steering system became loose. I’ve now tightened the screws down onto the bare wire, and I also added a crimp to prevent it from slipping, in the event that the grub screws come loose over time. It feels real solid now 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Thanks again for the help, and for putting my mind at ease! All the best, and tight lines! Jordon 👍🏻

Hi Martin, yeah it’s been great, sometimes I use the sturgeon when I’m in a hurry though as it’s lighter than the supernova but overall I like it. Hope that helps 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing Hi Chris, thank you for your response. Did you have chance to compare it against Hobie kayak. I have done try out on Outback and it was good, except the price😔 I am looking around for different option and Supernova looks good.

@@martinkredba6941 no I’m afraid I haven’t had the chance to compare it to the Hobie 👍

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Personally I preferred the prop - not much in it but I found it a little easier👍🎣

There is a discount code…. 🤣 🎣

Must try harder! 🤣

@@onthedropfishing blame the wife I’m decorating so I can play out next week haha 🎣

@@reelfishingsibandshore.851 paint faster!

Hi mate, when I use the Supernova I load it from the rear of my camper. I stick a big cushion on the roof and slide it up that way. Turn it over once it’s on the roof. Sounds complicated but it’s just the same as loading from the side 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing thanks mate just ordered one did I hear you tell screw in a canoe you bust peddle drive on yours

@@user-xk8qx6dr4b no mate, I love the nova drive. I prefer it to the flippers. I broke a pedal on the sturgeon about two years ago, maybe that’s what you mean? Happy new kayak! 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing thanks mate

Hi mate, Galaxy do a slot in motor for it. It just goes in where the pedal drive sits. I’ve used one since September last year and I’ve enjoyed using it. If you’re in the UK OTD5 will save you a few pounds if you were to go down that route 👍🎣

Thanks Chris, It’s not on a hinge or anything so I assume you just lift it. It does come with straps to secure it to the yak, we’ll work it out once I get it in the water 👍

Yeah they’re spare parts you don’t need them for the set up. It’s really straightforward you only need to do what I did in the vid 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing thank you

I have a 100ah lead acid leisure battery in my camper, that’s going to have to do for now, I’ll still be well within the weight limit as I’m about 85kg. I’ve seen liFePo 100ah batts around the £300 mark. If I owned it I would definitely go for the lithium as you can use 90% of the charge as well as opposed to about 50% of a lead acid.

@@onthedropfishing looking forward to the review. No pressure LOL. Seriously interested in Galaxies as they seem to be v. well equipped but I'm wondering where the cost cutting is. Or maybe there isn't any.

I personally think you get a lot for your money, my first sturgeon, a 2015 model, is still going strong today. My pal Brian has fitted a motor to it and it fair speeds along!

If I use a 100ah lithium battery I easy get two full trips between charges 👍🎣

I don’t know, some baldy bloke maybe? 🤣

It doesn’t as the drives are different sizes 👍

There are no runners at the back on this one mate plus the seat wouldn’t fit the front runners if it wasn’t the supernova seat - I know this as I took the sturgeon fx seat by accident once and it’s not wide enough. Sounds like you do have the correct seat there. Tight lines 👍🎣

@@onthedropfishing so what are the straps for because there's nothing to attach them to? And what stops the seat from flipping up if you capsized?

On t to get top of my van as we speak Ray, I was out on it yesterday and again tomorrow 😄 👍🎣

Hi mate, sounds like you had a nightmare, did you put the plate with the tray/blank thing in the gap after you put the pedals down? I’d get in touch with Galaxy if you haven’t already, their customer service is good. I personally didn’t have any issues with the pedal drive, I preferred it to the flipper drive. Hopefully they’ll sort it out for you 👍

Hi, had mine a year now. Great peice of kit, stable, plenty of storage, travels through the water nicely. I also have a moken 12.5 and it compares very well.

​@jonathanpeaurt1229 good.to read . I've just ordered the supernova fx and coming from a moken 12.5 , hoping the fx is better 😂

Watched your unwrapping the supernova video. The first fishing session on it , and the wildcat ones several times . Could not decide which to go for . From the 1st to 15th march galaxy had a 20 percent off offer. So nearly out of time to think I've just ordered the supernova fx . Love the orange n black together . The wildcat was out of stock in orange . Think I prefer the wildcat paddals push back and forth over the traditional pedals but that's my only fault find with the nova. But im excited to receive delivery now and coming from an old moken 12.5 I'm hoping for a more cumfy paddle 😊

Forgot to say your reviews are great and thankyou