Great video…I’m hoping to get a Whale Shark at some point! I have a Bull Shark. The Whale Shark is basically an upsized and improved copy of the Bull Shark, and I also stop in and talk with the owner of Hammerhead Kayaks regularly. For those asking about the warranty, I’ll say the same thing I said in one of my videos on the Bull Shark…The owner, Eddie, is the guy…when you call them, he’s most likely who you’re talking to, so you’ve already reached the top of the food chain, and he takes a very personal interest in making sure people are happy with his product. If something breaks or you have a problem, if you have a suggestion for improvement, or if you want to tell him how happy you are with your purchase, Eddie listens. If you have something go wrong that shouldn’t have, he’ll bend over backwards to make it right. Stay Safe!
Currently, you can choose what drive you'd like with your Whale Shark. A Hobie style flipper pedal drive, a prop pedal drive, or an actual electric prop drive that fits in where your pedal drive would be. All without a price increase if you choose the electric motor.
It was released in Korea under the name Kyros. It's a popular kayak because of its excellent function and appearance, and its very attractive price. It's compatible with the Hobie180 Mirage Padal Drive
Impressive kayak bro. I probably start selling in Spain. I see you haven't choosen the 360 seat. I will do the same. Less issues maybe... but it looks like very well built.
I assuming since it was not mentioned that there is no provisos for mounting a transducer? If there is this is huge oversight as that is a make or break option for allot of us.
How is the weight distribution with the pedal drive? I don't want too much weight towards the front keeping the bow low. I'm scared it would be a little front heavy from having to scoot the seat up to reach those pedals. Thanks for a great video!
@stillwatersfishing thanks much! The native slayer propel is designed with a pedal drive too, and I hated the way it sat in the water. Front supper holes always had water coming up and the bow rode low to me. I'm hoping the bow sits a little higher on this one
While I will say its impressive for its size. You guys always get it wrong. You put 5 foot of storage space behind the seat. This is not usable easily on the water. Getting up and turning around to get anything back there is not the easiest , nor the safest way to get anything. You are moving your center of gravity not only up but to the sides and having to go across a seat to reach anything is difficult at best. Most kayakers are not these teeny tiny, weightless, acrobatic people. IF you want to make a kayak right , you move the seated position about 2 foot or three further back. Move the drive back that far , and in front of the drive have the open storage areas. A flat space to put a cooler. That way the weight balances out. If you need something you can easily work around the drive and you are not having to turn around for anything. With a lower profile drive , it would make access even easier. A low profile motor option would be good as well. Like something with spot lock like the Old Towns. They did it almost perfect. So mimic that.
@@midwestkayakco trust me , you do not want it on the front or the back. You want it just ahead of center. I'll tell ya why. It has to do with how the weight shifts in the kayak. You want the kayak to move with a motor but if you put it in the rear , and a steering cable breaks like a bixpy has , if you are standing , you are going over. if you put it in the front , thats better but still I would only put it there if it was 360 degree usable. If you mount it like the old town and its still 360 degree usable , the weight shift is more center mass , more controllable and the kayak is more precisely controlled in tight spaces and the prop is easier to clean off. You can still have a rudder and you can also make even sharper turns with that as well or be able to set the trolling motor , dead straight and do slight rudder adjust down a bank , while keeping the kayak angled at a odd angle to give you more of a 45 degree slant to a bank.
@@Obxhatman Kayak tournament anglers has mounted the motor in the front(Motorguide Xi3) or Mount Newport NK180/300 to the back for years. It works. I’ve mounted NK180 on the right size of my Hobie Lynx after I seeing what Bixpy did. Yes, is a little bit heavy on one side. But it works. My point is we want options and flexibility with our kayak.
Nice video. Looks like a very stable kayak. If I don't need reverse, would you order one with a fin drive or propeller drive? Which drive is better for longer travels on the water? Thank yoiu
I love this design but I know this company is a drop ship made in china as the manufacturer was at Icast promoting $600. I’m cool with that as long as that drive is quality and warranties are timely. What is your experience with that. How is quality. It’s the best design I have ever seen so I am very interested
Hey bro . Great review.. But need to clarify a few things 1- Is the body plastic material as good as Hobie for salt water ? one more thing . i think you had enough time to try the kayak in open water. i noticed that the front is different than any other kayak . does the front shape make it resist the water or it is smooth like others ? and is the flap drive reliable or not ?
Thank you for watching. The plastic has proven to be very durable and carries a warranty against defects. I have not been able to get one on the water due to selling the inventory I receive very quickly. If you are referring to the “Fin” drive they have been reliable. Check out the video that my good friend @southernsalt did on this model. He has some on the water content with it. One last thing, where are you located?
This kayak is 13 foot long and 37 inches wide. I would say the depth of somewhere around 15 to 16 inches. Retail is $1699. Check the link in my bio and send a message to Midwest Kayak Company if you want some more information! Thank you!
The hull has a lifetime warranty and the drive has a two-year warranty. If something breaks that is out of the ordinary we’re going to make it right no matter what
@@midwestkayakco Thanks for the information. Which drive would you recommend for this size Kayak? I am not that concerned with going in reverse, but want a drive that I can peddle for a few hours. Thanks again
@@andreasspyrou7688 there is no advantage for Speed from one to the other really. I would say go with a prop if you’re doing a lot of salt water fishing unless it is all inshore. If it is inshore you need to be using a fin drive
You should always base a kayak on speed and turning. And it always takes a big rudder to turn and control a boat. Don't need big areas to put tons of tackle. Is extra c*** you don't need. a light kayak that turns fast And is fast to pedal is what you want. Nice and wide for the ocean. Ocean fish don't care what jig you got on as long as it in their face.
@@midwestkayakco I was planning on asking questions on it, but hammerhead is closed today lol. I was wondering about top speed, everything else is 100% a yes, stability, storage, possible bait tank? Tons of room for doing whatever you want, the drives seem good quality, tons of attachment options, I like the skeg and rudder as with my current kayak I have to keep putting it up or down when loading and it’s super annoying. The speed, what do you think it tops out at?
@@lafaina79 I’m not sure but I would say to get across the Canadian border it would be pretty expensive. I just shipped one that’s about 570 miles from me and it was $360
@@midwestkayakco I hope you’re right. I’ve seen plenty of prop drives, but none even remotely close to Native’s as that one. Outside of an additional pivot point, which seems cool actually, it looks like a carbon copy of the Propel series.
This is what I have to say after owning a 150 pound 13ft kayak, its pointless now, I should have just bought a boat, the meaning of using your kayak becomes irrelevant, you cant go where your regular kayak can, you have to trailer this thing because I don't care who you are you're not putting these on your roof rack and cruzing. I hate the fact I bought it and barely use my ascend 128t, with trailer and motor and kayak I'm in 2800$ that doesn't include my batteries and fish finder. I want to sell it and get a small boat.
Great video…I’m hoping to get a Whale Shark at some point! I have a Bull Shark. The Whale Shark is basically an upsized and improved copy of the Bull Shark, and I also stop in and talk with the owner of Hammerhead Kayaks regularly. For those asking about the warranty, I’ll say the same thing I said in one of my videos on the Bull Shark…The owner, Eddie, is the guy…when you call them, he’s most likely who you’re talking to, so you’ve already reached the top of the food chain, and he takes a very personal interest in making sure people are happy with his product. If something breaks or you have a problem, if you have a suggestion for improvement, or if you want to tell him how happy you are with your purchase, Eddie listens. If you have something go wrong that shouldn’t have, he’ll bend over backwards to make it right. Stay Safe!
Thanks brother!
Currently, you can choose what drive you'd like with your Whale Shark. A Hobie style flipper pedal drive, a prop pedal drive, or an actual electric prop drive that fits in where your pedal drive would be. All without a price increase if you choose the electric motor.
It was released in Korea under the name Kyros. It's a popular kayak because of its excellent function and appearance, and its very attractive price. It's compatible with the Hobie180 Mirage Padal Drive
I have one here in Australia sold by Bay Sports. It's an absolute beast. Couldn't be happier.
handles are super helpful also for tying down
This boat is probably stable enough for a locking swivel seat, making access to rear storage much easier.
It’s in the works!!
The manufacturer already makes swivel seats
@@aronmusejr they are in the process but we do not have them yet
Impressive kayak bro. I probably start selling in Spain. I see you haven't choosen the 360 seat. I will do the same. Less issues maybe... but it looks like very well built.
We are working with the manufacturer on a swivel seat for all models!
I assuming since it was not mentioned that there is no provisos for mounting a transducer? If there is this is huge oversight as that is a make or break option for allot of us.
I apologize. I forgot to show that. It has a transducer port. I use side scan on my yak and don’t use the port.
@@midwestkayakco awesome thanks for the reply. This is on my list for a upgrade.
Man I love this Kayak this one will give the Hobie and the Jackson Knarr and run for the money
It has a great price point! Let me know if you need any information!
With that much area behind the seat, I wonder how hard it would be to make the seat swivel to gain rear access?
@@raygunnoe hammerhead has a swivel seat right now that will release very soon
looks very nice.
Is there a place to keep the paddle when you are using the drive?
Yes there is.
How is the weight distribution with the pedal drive? I don't want too much weight towards the front keeping the bow low. I'm scared it would be a little front heavy from having to scoot the seat up to reach those pedals. Thanks for a great video!
It is designed to be used with that drive so it performs very well and is very well balanced
@stillwatersfishing thanks much! The native slayer propel is designed with a pedal drive too, and I hated the way it sat in the water. Front supper holes always had water coming up and the bow rode low to me. I'm hoping the bow sits a little higher on this one
@@kylejackson8747 this boat rides pretty high in the front
Awesome!! That's what I was hoping for. Thanks for replying.
@@kylejackson8747 absolutely. It has been a very popular kayak. I have a hard time keeping them in stock
While I will say its impressive for its size. You guys always get it wrong. You put 5 foot of storage space behind the seat. This is not usable easily on the water. Getting up and turning around to get anything back there is not the easiest , nor the safest way to get anything. You are moving your center of gravity not only up but to the sides and having to go across a seat to reach anything is difficult at best. Most kayakers are not these teeny tiny, weightless, acrobatic people. IF you want to make a kayak right , you move the seated position about 2 foot or three further back. Move the drive back that far , and in front of the drive have the open storage areas. A flat space to put a cooler. That way the weight balances out. If you need something you can easily work around the drive and you are not having to turn around for anything. With a lower profile drive , it would make access even easier. A low profile motor option would be good as well. Like something with spot lock like the Old Towns. They did it almost perfect. So mimic that.
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve had some of the same thoughts and have reached out to my contacts about it.
It would be a home run if you have an options to mount a motor to the front or back. This kayak screams for NK 300.
@@timleng4404 we have a motor that will replace the prop drive. I’m also talking to a manufacturer about making some plates to mount on front or back
@@midwestkayakco trust me , you do not want it on the front or the back. You want it just ahead of center. I'll tell ya why. It has to do with how the weight shifts in the kayak. You want the kayak to move with a motor but if you put it in the rear , and a steering cable breaks like a bixpy has , if you are standing , you are going over. if you put it in the front , thats better but still I would only put it there if it was 360 degree usable. If you mount it like the old town and its still 360 degree usable , the weight shift is more center mass , more controllable and the kayak is more precisely controlled in tight spaces and the prop is easier to clean off. You can still have a rudder and you can also make even sharper turns with that as well or be able to set the trolling motor , dead straight and do slight rudder adjust down a bank , while keeping the kayak angled at a odd angle to give you more of a 45 degree slant to a bank.
@@Obxhatman Kayak tournament anglers has mounted the motor in the front(Motorguide Xi3) or Mount Newport NK180/300 to the back for years. It works.
I’ve mounted NK180 on the right size of my Hobie Lynx after I seeing what Bixpy did. Yes, is a little bit heavy on one side. But it works.
My point is we want options and flexibility with our kayak.
Nice video.
Looks like a very stable kayak.
If I don't need reverse, would you order one with a fin drive or propeller drive?
Which drive is better for longer travels on the water?
Thank yoiu
@@brucekostecka4047 I would definitely go with a fin if I didn’t need reverse
I love this design but I know this company is a drop ship made in china as the manufacturer was at Icast promoting $600. I’m cool with that as long as that drive is quality and warranties are timely. What is your experience with that. How is quality. It’s the best design I have ever seen so I am very interested
2 year warranty and no issues. It is a great kayak.
How much do they cost now? $600?
Beautiful Kayak!
Make sure you attach a bungee to hatch where the drive goes, so you don't lose it when you take it off.
So what was the price!? Did I miss it?
$1699
Hey bro . Great review.. But need to clarify a few things 1- Is the body plastic material as good as Hobie for salt water ? one more thing . i think you had enough time to try the kayak in open water. i noticed that the front is different than any other kayak . does the front shape make it resist the water or it is smooth like others ? and is the flap drive reliable or not ?
Thank you for watching. The plastic has proven to be very durable and carries a warranty against defects. I have not been able to get one on the water due to selling the inventory I receive very quickly. If you are referring to the “Fin” drive they have been reliable. Check out the video that my good friend @southernsalt did on this model. He has some on the water content with it. One last thing, where are you located?
Can you do and on water walk through and review on the Hammerhead Whale Shark
I am hoping to do that sometime in the next month or so. Southern salt fishing has done one already! It is on UA-cam
Thanks
No problem
Where I can find these kayak
I am in southeast Missouri. There are multiple dealers across the Gulf Coast area from Texas to Florida as well
This is Jeff, I met you out at Newton lake. I was wondering what is the size of that hammerhead kayak and also the price. It’s a nice kayak.
This kayak is 13 foot long and 37 inches wide. I would say the depth of somewhere around 15 to 16 inches. Retail is $1699. Check the link in my bio and send a message to Midwest Kayak Company if you want some more information! Thank you!
Thank you for the response, so they gave a shorter kayak? I think I missed you at the last tournament.
@@jeffwhite7215 check out the Baby Whale. I did a video on it a couple weeks ago.
Maybe I missed it but what is the price?
I apologize. I think I forgot to mention it. It is $1699
@@midwestkayakco that is a great price for that rig
@@tsjuno no doubt!!
Great video.
I am thinking about a purchase.
What is the warranty on the Kayak and on the Drive?
thanks
The hull has a lifetime warranty and the drive has a two-year warranty. If something breaks that is out of the ordinary we’re going to make it right no matter what
@@midwestkayakco Thanks for the information.
Which drive would you recommend for this size Kayak?
I am not that concerned with going in reverse, but want a drive that I can peddle for a few hours.
Thanks again
@@brucekostecka4047 if reverse is not necessary then I would definitely get a fin drive
Will those pedal drives buck a stout tide?
I have not been in the salt with this model but I have multiple times with 2 other models. They have done well.
I have one of these kayaks available right now!
What is the price and where can I find it if I want to buy it today?
They are $1699. Where are you located?
Any motor or power pole mounts?
We have a motor option. I am working on power pole mounts
@@midwestkayakcoare there PowerPole mounts available yet? Bow troll mounts?
Is there a promo code?
Not at the moment
U put a bow trolling motor or no
I believe you could. We are working with a guy that is going to help us with some accessories for things like that.
Can i get one of these in the us?
Where are you located?
@@midwestkayakco texas
@@javontaerivera check out No Bad Days kayaks. Tell them I sent you. I am located in Missouri but they are in Texas
Would you prefer pedal or flippers ?
It really depends on your style of fishing. They both have very good positive points
@@midwestkayakco For ocean fishing. I need speed
@@andreasspyrou7688 there is no advantage for Speed from one to the other really. I would say go with a prop if you’re doing a lot of salt water fishing unless it is all inshore. If it is inshore you need to be using a fin drive
@@midwestkayakco thank you for your reply
@@andreasspyrou7688 no problem at all
You should always base a kayak on speed and turning. And it always takes a big rudder to turn and control a boat. Don't need big areas to put tons of tackle. Is extra c*** you don't need. a light kayak that turns fast And is fast to pedal is what you want. Nice and wide for the ocean. Ocean fish don't care what jig you got on as long as it in their face.
Nice kayak‼️🙌🏻
How much for the kayak⁉️
These are $1699
Can you tell me how I can find these kayak cause you didn't say the name of the model
@@carlosamaya1475 Where are you at? The name is in the description. Hammerhead Whale Shark is the Kayak.
still have that in stock?
@@BarrettBiivensfishing I am out of the whale sharks at the moment. I have a couple of baby whales in stock
@@BarrettBiivensfishing where are you located?
@@midwestkayakco Kentucky
@@midwestkayakco Just head up, I already bought Native TitanX Gator Green 12.5. Thank you for respond and Have a great week!
@@BarrettBiivensfishing congrats on the new yak!
Ship to California?
I shipped one to San Francisco a couple of months ago
@@midwestkayakco I was planning on asking questions on it, but hammerhead is closed today lol. I was wondering about top speed, everything else is 100% a yes, stability, storage, possible bait tank? Tons of room for doing whatever you want, the drives seem good quality, tons of attachment options, I like the skeg and rudder as with my current kayak I have to keep putting it up or down when loading and it’s super annoying. The speed, what do you think it tops out at?
@@cristianocucumo4361 You can give me a call tomorrow. Send me a message on my website www.midwestkayakco.com
What price please
This model is $1699
Is there a dealer in BC Canada?
I apologize but there is not. Most of the dealers are across the southern US. I am located in Southeast Missouri and I am the farthest north
@@midwestkayakco I'm scared to ask how much would be the price in CAD$ with shipping?
@@lafaina79 I’m not sure but I would say to get across the Canadian border it would be pretty expensive. I just shipped one that’s about 570 miles from me and it was $360
@@midwestkayakco ok I understand, too bad here we are completely cut off from the market.
Unfortunately a Chinese kayak. Owner support? Warranty?
2 year warranty. I’ve had minimal issues and getting parts for repairs is no problem. Although the things I’ve broke were my fault.
What is the price of the kayak ???
The Whale Shark is $1699
Nice vid. But what’s the kayak behind you? Looks like the whale but doesn’t..
The one on top of the rack behind me is a baby whale. I have a video on it as well
So what is the name so I can find one and buy one
Midwest Kayak Company is the store. Check the link in my bio.
Yikes!! 😬. Good price for the ‘yak but shippin’ to my neck of the woods. Cost almost 2/3 of the price for it.
Where are you located?
I would like to purchase one need to ship please advise
Send a message to Midwest Kayak Company at midwestkayakco@gmail.com
no volume
A big old halibut would fit in the back of that kayak.
Yet still not as stable or wide as a NuCanoe Frontier 12.
You were ashamed to give the price, which tells me I would be ashamed to pay it.
Not ashamed at all. I just failed to mention it. All you had to do was send a message. It is $1699
That’s a blatant copy of Native’s pedal drive. Did their patent expire or is this company about to get sued?
I’m not sure on the patent but several companies use very similar drives. Nobody will be getting sued. Thank you for watching!
@@midwestkayakco I hope you’re right. I’ve seen plenty of prop drives, but none even remotely close to Native’s as that one. Outside of an additional pivot point, which seems cool actually, it looks like a carbon copy of the Propel series.
This is what I have to say after owning a 150 pound 13ft kayak, its pointless now, I should have just bought a boat, the meaning of using your kayak becomes irrelevant, you cant go where your regular kayak can, you have to trailer this thing because I don't care who you are you're not putting these on your roof rack and cruzing. I hate the fact I bought it and barely use my ascend 128t, with trailer and motor and kayak I'm in 2800$ that doesn't include my batteries and fish finder. I want to sell it and get a small boat.
Whats the price
The Whale Shark is $1699.
@@midwestkayakco thanks man
@@ryancheyne7991 No problem!