Hybrid Kayaks | Making a comeback 

Thanks for covering these...I have both a kayak and 2 canoe...I have retrofitted the canoes to use my framed kayak seat...each boat is for different types of water or paddling condition...but the framed seat makes all the difference in comfort.

I was gonna be upset if the Tripper or Kilroy weren’t mentioned. OG Kilroy is a great boat!

The greatest was the Wilderness Systems Commander 140. I caught so many fish in that thing. I've owned 50 different kayaks and it was my favorite. Wish they still made it.

Love your content. Keep up the great work!

I bought the Ultimate FX 15 (it’s tandem version) in 2022. 80% of the time I use it solo. I love the versatility, seating, comfort, space, stability to include stand-up fishing. I recently purchased the rails which give me more options for mounting my fishfinder, paddle holder, etc. it’s longer and heavier than the FX 12, but it fits in my short bed tundra with a extender, ( I started off truck topping it). Cons: if you plan on fishing when it’s raining, I’d imagine it’s not fun to bail the water out. When paddling, on occasion, the boat will stop tracking straight and I have to compensate with paddle. It would be nice to have a rudder. The pros outweigh cons, it’s a great boat and highly recommend if you’re using in a similar fashion. Knock on wood, I haven’t come close to tipping it over yet. I’m 5‘7“ about 190 pounds.

I have an older version native fx 12 and I'll say it point blank I will never go any other direction. I'm 6'2" and 210lbs and I load this thing down with waterfowl hunting gear the works and it takes it like a champ tracks really nice and easy to carry or drag through cattails. I don't fish large bodies of water much these days but when I do i have an actual boat but thos small bodied lakes and streams this thing absolutely performs ive used it from montana minnesota and all over north dakota and I truly love the hybrid design of the native so much so I'm looking at buying 2 more for my daughters

I bought the native ultimate FX13 Propel brand new years ago. I am planning to get a slayer max or P127. I still fish out of it once a week. It has held up great. I have had it on so many lakes and even the marsh in Louisiana. Only bad thing is no scuppers which has gotten me in some situations (all my fault) lol.

Great video man these are interesting for sure!

you should have seen me in some rough class 1/2 water in my Tripper on monday. i got dumped 2 times and had to stop 6 times to dump the water out of the yak. that was all in the first 4 miles. lol

I ended up in an ascend h10.....I like it but I can't wait to get into a sot and sitting more upright. I have mine loaded with a tm so I don't have to do to any long distance paddling... That helps

I own two Jackson Kilroys. Wonderful versatile kayaks. Too bad most folks are focused on sit on tops.

I thought you were going to throw a motor on that thing and compete again Gheeno lol

I have the Old Town coming in early NEXT week on my vacation and can't wait to get out on the water at 62 years young !!!

What you think fx15 for big guys

I have always liked the Native but I always worry about the wind with that thing!

Great video, definitely made some good observations and points about these two boats.

I had a Old Town Discovery Solo Sportsman 119. Regret selling it every day. Was perfect for throwing in small waters, hunting out of, it was just a great all around hybrid. Being a solid Old Town fanboy, I have to say that FX12 has my attention!

What are your thoughts on the Old Town Loon Angler 126?