*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*
Two weeks ago I bought an Escape model. I’ve only had it out 5 times but so far I absolutely love it. In fact loved it so much, let my son try it and we just had a second Escape for my son arrive today. Very good kayak, perfect for where/what we fish here in Ohio. The wheel on the rear of the kayak is a life saver.
Of course we'd love an in-depth review on them all! They look like some of the ones I have previously owned by big names. And a lot cheaper, with the old Hobie drive that just makes them even better! I'm always looking for a good deal!
Thomas I’d look into a different yak now I’ve heard that the metal components are failing and not being replaced by the company. I’m hanks for watching I hope you subscribed
Prices seem to have gone up already. That Fisher 14 he said was $2400, now it's $3800. Not much different in price than a hobie PA at that price point.
Hi guys. I recently saw your video of this kayak and I'm sold on it. I was looking at the 14ft competition kayak but te price ($$$) was through the roof. When I saw the Stroke had a similar drive I was almost sold. The storage and built in multi use box sold me. Let's not forget the awesome price. WOW!! I called David the next day! Tank you for all the helpful videos. Jakyak Fishing
@@mrpush2532 yes I do. Compared to the Hobie PA 14 want it is less then half the price and potentially a good kayak. I'm a newbie and I think it will be a great platform to start with.
@@jackiejones9793 Hobie has had 20+ years to perfect their design, materials and manufacturing on the Mirage drive. I really wonder about the durability of these cheaper copies. Especially if you're going to be taking them out on big water.
@@hunterlawrence7228 Need to update my site. We do sell them and considerably lower. We also have demo's you can rent or try before thinking of purchasing.
Fisher 14 is now $5,000. I wouldn’t call that inexpensive at all. In fact, that pricing pushes me towards a tried and true great kayak, Old Town Sportsman Autopilot at $4,449. I’ll save $500 and don’t have to work to move the watercraft.
all kayaks are on sale the fisher 14 for example is 2950 , i cant believe you can get a better kayak for a cheaper price , but of course : Competition so we spread informations since we cant sell it for this price .
Moving to Jacksonville next Friday, cant wait. Will definitely check them out as I'm selling all my fresh water kayaks for a sit on top with peddle drive.
I am not all that impressed with the prices, but there certainly is a great need for competitive pricing in fishing kayaks. Interestingly, for about half the price of some of those kayaks, you can purchase a Pelican Bass Raider WITH an electric trolling motor and battery and have a boat with much greater stability but similar construction and materials. I would like to see information about the actual cost of manufacture of these kayaks.
hey can you help me please? i am about to buy a reel, 4000 size, and I need to know what reel should i buy for spinning . I have this 3 options: Spinfisher V, Spinfisher VI and Battle III Greetings from Chile
@@betocampos6220 I just paddle when I need to go backwards. Being 5' 6" flipping the drive around is too much of a pain. I'm trying to find someone with a hobie 180 drive to see if it'll drop in.
The built in cooler is an interesting feature. As we’ve all seen, the knockoff drive systems haven’t fared too well in actual use. I don’t see any reason to expect that this brand would be better at making reliable pedal drives than Pelican has been so far. That said, I DO personally think these have a place in the market as a budget option for people who can’t or won’t spend the money for a Hobie.
@@SlotCityFishing Well, it would be great for lots of people if these drives and kayaks can offer anything like Hobie quality at like half the price. My personal preference is for a rock solid platform I k now I can trust with my life, because where I live, the water is deep, cold, and rough. It's not like I can just hop out and walk it back to shore if something goes wrong ;)
ya. I dont trust the other company drives. I own a vibe shearwater 125 and ponied up the extra cash for a hobie 180 drive (I also really wanted reverse)
Honestly i really wouldn't call them knock offs at this point. Hobies original patent expired to open domain, so the main mechanism is a near identical copy. Hobies other stuff like kickup,180,360 etc are still under patent. However im honestly surprised actual Chinese knock offs haven't been popping up (kinda hoping they will, because it will force legit companies to drop prices instead of running with the insane markup price model). Take Hobie accessories for example 10 dollar wheels, charge 200 bucks. Sell 20 bucks worth of materials as a sail kit, 500 bucks.
I'm not lying they don't look nothing like them on the site..I've owned 2 and plus my hobie compass and they work just as good as my compass,I've yet to fuck up the drive.
Need to see the bottom of the kayaks, rudders, & steering assembly. Interested in the paddle kayaks & can you buy a "pdl" kayak at a discount "without" the "pdl" stroke is offering. Any info is appreciated as well as color options too.
You are welcome to come to shop and see all you want. No pressure to buy. Why do you want it without pedal drive? We have several colors but depends on which model.
Strokes are bought through Alibaba from cheapo Chinese suppliers. $5,000 is a rip-off for Chinese crap that cost $800 from the supplier. I’ve seen them on Alibaba.
Waw i saw the stroker fishing 14 for 3800 in the website a lot of money for a cheap version of the hobie pa and an unknown brand with the first version of of the hobie drive
This is a Chinese made kayak and it’s bought by the us manufactures and sold under there name so beware, and if you don’t believe me go look at the breakwater 12 by born salty company. It’s the same kayak and then go look at alibaba I think it something close to that where you will find all these clones for way cheaper so they are just buying them and shipping them here and selling them for a big markup
They have a website stroke kayaks. I was on it yesterday should be up. If you are in Florida I would call Dave Hernandez at st. Augustine paddle sports. The number is in the description of the video. He will also give you the best price. Thanks for watching tight lines.
I've owned two of these yaks.. and I've owned 2 hobie kayaks.you can't tell the difference and drives..I've yet to run into any issues with the stroke drive..and I've much rather spend 1500 than 2500 for a yak.
The cheapest pedal drive kayak is $2200 on the Stroke website. At that price I'd rather buy a Hobie that is tried and true. With a new brand you never know how it'll hold up over time
Those kayaks looks nice, but the seat looks like it's sitting too far back and doesn't look adjustable. Where is the steering control and rudder for those others fishing models.
Looks like St Augustine doesn't even carry them anymore. That's not a good sign. Those weight specs seem a little suspect. I think they are heavier than stated. I don't know if they raised their prices but they do not seem to be a a lot cheaper "as stated" compared to Hobie. I do like the FeelFree style keel in the wheel and built in cooler.
I'm sorry... I got my 2018 Kaku Wahoo when it came out.. i think it was like $900... To add a pedal drive it shouldn't be another 1300.... Ridiculous how high these kayaks have become. To act like "Oh, only $3000.." is insane to me.. HUH? ONLY? Insane... it wasn't that long ago you could get a decent yak for CHEAP... what happened?
I was waiting on a new video but finally saw where they had posted them online to Fisher 14 went up $1400 since this video and the fisher 12 went up $1000 really I might have to look at some hobies now. Can’t believe they went up that much since September.
I agree, just saw this vid today then went to their website only to see Hobie prices. I got all excited for nothing just like my Christmas morning 🤣. At this price I’d rather just get a 2-3 year old Hobie PA and know that I’m getting the top dog in the industry. On a side note for future review videos can you include a rail mounted camera angle? One behind you and one in front? Thanks!
Guys you are looking at the manufacturer site which has a different price. We sell them way cheaper than what's on that website. Stop by SAPS to see all our stock and cheaper prices.
Amazing new products "Stroke" just got out. Prices are unbelievable......! You pay as twice as that out there for one of the top brands and they don't have as much as these ones have. I hope you guys can go in depth to describe more of that and also talk about warranty etc. I've been looking to buy me an Old Town Predator but this new product got me thinking really. Did you get to test with a GPS how fast it was? Thanks for the video.
Derek who did you speak with because we are not selling at hobie prices. Did you call St Augustine Paddle Sports or Stroke? If you called SAPS then who did you speak too? We have all kayaks on display with the lower pricing.
@@KayakKingdom ok didn't know that.......here's an idea make the plate where the drive clicks in, rotatable...problem solved,,,I know, easy to say, hard to do.
@@SlotCityFishing In 2019 I ended up with the slayer propel 10 which is about 65lbs , great pedal yak , easy to handle on/off the water. Also have the Sentinel 100x which turned out to be a great little yak for the shallow rivers I do , I use it just as much as I do the pedal yak...lol
Yep and meanwhile from 2017 through this year, they put out so much more new tech and patents. I bought my Hobies second hand and would buy them again. You get what you pay for in almost every case. There's not one thing on any Hobie you cannot replace or service by yourself. Twenty years from now, I know I'll still have a working boat. That "Paradise" killed me. Total Oasis knock off. All models were a direct Hobie model knock off.
To be clear I’m talkin about stroke kayaks. St Augustine paddle sports is an awesome store with lots of other great options. Dave will take care of ya down there and make sure you get what you’re looking for.
@@SlotCityFishing Perhaps Pin this comment or create and pin a new comment w/ both this and the following info about St Augustine Paddle Sports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm using a lot of ! because I'd Be all caps and throwing some WTFs otherwise
I mean I wouldn't complain if thats what I had to fish with but him trying to say that it's a good deal? I disagree. They're all cheap Hobie clones of 6 or 7 year old Hobie designs. I'd rather just buy the used hobies for less money and more accessories from the people who just have to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
Calling these budget kayaks is an outright lie and makes me wonder if this video is nothing more than a youtube commercial. These kayak cost about the same as a Hobie so why would anyone take a chance on a new brand that might not hold up over time when you know Hobie is top quality? The cheapest price for a pedal drive on the Stroke website is $2200 for the 10 foot with price going all the way up to $4000. These are not cheap kayaks and for the money I'd rather buy a more well known brand with an established track record.
I didn’t get paid a dime to make this video aside from UA-cam ad revenue which is a very small amount. If you contact the owner of the store I mentioned in the video he will honor the prices i mentioned. At the prices he offers with the accessories you get this is a great deal not an outright lie.
*Very well-made, stable, comfortable **enjoyable.fishing** recommend love that everything fits in bag. Easy to paddle for single person as well, however might be too heavy to carry by one.*
Yea I wouldn’t recommend these anymore.
Two weeks ago I bought an Escape model. I’ve only had it out 5 times but so far I absolutely love it. In fact loved it so much, let my son try it and we just had a second Escape for my son arrive today. Very good kayak, perfect for where/what we fish here in Ohio. The wheel on the rear of the kayak is a life saver.
That’s awesome man glad you enjoy it!
Of course we'd love an in-depth review on them all! They look like some of the ones I have previously owned by big names. And a lot cheaper, with the old Hobie drive that just makes them even better! I'm always looking for a good deal!
Thomas I’d look into a different yak now I’ve heard that the metal components are failing and not being replaced by the company. I’m hanks for watching I hope you subscribed
Prices seem to have gone up already. That Fisher 14 he said was $2400, now it's $3800. Not much different in price than a hobie PA at that price point.
prices up ja but still under 3000 and it comes with all the equipment ,
@@derpit66 Hoodoo kayaks are better priced.
I doubt that
The fish are 14 is now $5,000 LOL they got to be out of their mind just buy a Hobbie at that point
They have gone up tremendously all kayaks.
Yep I was all over the 14 ft at that price. Went looking on line for it, $1000 more. No thanks I will by a Hobie for a few more bucks.
Call at St. Augustine paddle sports the contact info is in the description they’ll give you the price I mentioned.
Hi guys. I recently saw your video of this kayak and I'm sold on it. I was looking at the 14ft competition kayak but te price ($$$) was through the roof. When I saw the Stroke had a similar drive I was almost sold. The storage and built in multi use box sold me. Let's not forget the awesome price. WOW!! I called David the next day! Tank you for all the helpful videos.
Jakyak Fishing
You think these Stoke pedal kayaks are inexpensive? I don't think $2200.and up puts them in the cheap catagory!?!
@@mrpush2532 yes I do. Compared to the Hobie PA 14 want it is less then half the price and potentially a good kayak. I'm a newbie and I think it will be a great platform to start with.
@@jackiejones9793 Hobie has had 20+ years to perfect their design, materials and manufacturing on the Mirage drive. I really wonder about the durability of these cheaper copies. Especially if you're going to be taking them out on big water.
How are you still liking the kayak?
They are about the same price as the hobies.
If you buy at st Augustine paddle sports they’ll be cheaper.
@@SlotCityFishing they’re not listed under kayaks on that website
Call them.
@@hunterlawrence7228 Need to update my site. We do sell them and considerably lower. We also have demo's you can rent or try before thinking of purchasing.
$3800 for a Hobie pa14 knock off from china that is sold on Alibaba for $800. For $250 more you can get a Hobie with a excellent warranty.
You're really comparing 800 dollars to 3,800? That's a huge difference in price. Who cares about a warranty with a cheaper price like that.
Agreed I don’t endorse these anymore
This might be a long shot but got a link?
Bro I’d run away from this brand if I were you
@@SlotCityFishing I fix kayaks and can plastic weld too. But be like that 👍
I thought you were in Texas w/ that Down South Lure ball cap lol. Great video
I use to live in corpus
Fisher 14 is now $5,000. I wouldn’t call that inexpensive at all. In fact, that pricing pushes me towards a tried and true great kayak, Old Town Sportsman Autopilot at $4,449. I’ll save $500 and don’t have to work to move the watercraft.
all kayaks are on sale the fisher 14 for example is 2950 , i cant believe you can get a better kayak for a cheaper price , but of course : Competition so we spread informations since we cant sell it for this price .
Yea it’s not a good deal anymore. It was before.
Can you make more in depth video on the Fisher 14 Does the steering rudder lift up or hides under the kayak?
Unfortunately I don’t live by this shop anymore sorry.
I just got the Vanhunk Mahi Mahi 11 footer what you think about that one
Never heard of it. How is it? And I hope you subscribed
Moving to Jacksonville next Friday, cant wait. Will definitely check them out as I'm selling all my fresh water kayaks for a sit on top with peddle drive.
Thanks for watching. Hope you subscribed to the channel.
@@SlotCityFishing I did and here in Jacksonville now. Still digging through the moving boxes looking for my reels.
Still looking for a pedal kayak?
I am not all that impressed with the prices, but there certainly is a great need for competitive pricing in fishing kayaks. Interestingly, for about half the price of some of those kayaks, you can purchase a Pelican Bass Raider WITH an electric trolling motor and battery and have a boat with much greater stability but similar construction and materials. I would like to see information about the actual cost of manufacture of these kayaks.
I think they are really cheap. Thanks again D for watching our videos.
hey
can you help me please?
i am about to buy a reel, 4000 size, and I need to know what reel should i buy for spinning .
I have this 3 options: Spinfisher V, Spinfisher VI and Battle III
Greetings from Chile
The spinfisher V is my favorite reel
@@SlotCityFishing yep, I already have the V 4500
Picked up the 12 and 14 the other day after taking them out on the water. I'll let you know how they fare over time.
So how they holding up
@@betocampos6220 awesome so far! No issues with either.
How about it not goin backwards
Can you post some video updates and reviews on the Stroke kayaks. There seems to be none on youtube since you own 2 of them.
@@betocampos6220 I just paddle when I need to go backwards. Being 5' 6" flipping the drive around is too much of a pain. I'm trying to find someone with a hobie 180 drive to see if it'll drop in.
I wish some of these places took payments lol... fixed income. That 14'! I would be all over it!
I think most do now
More options for people to get on the water and fish! Great stuff. Looking forward to the follow up
Thanks bro how’s your channel goin?
Feelfree level quality at a hobie price. Just buy the hobie, they are the same price, and have the 360
These are def not worth the price anymore
NICE Wonder if they ship deliver to home.
No I don’t think so.
Good review! I'd fish that 14 footer in a heartbeat
Yea it was fun
The built in cooler is an interesting feature. As we’ve all seen, the knockoff drive systems haven’t fared too well in actual use. I don’t see any reason to expect that this brand would be better at making reliable pedal drives than Pelican has been so far.
That said, I DO personally think these have a place in the market as a budget option for people who can’t or won’t spend the money for a Hobie.
The Fishing Family these are identical in construction. I really think they are gonna do great. I def could be wrong tho.
@@SlotCityFishing Well, it would be great for lots of people if these drives and kayaks can offer anything like Hobie quality at like half the price. My personal preference is for a rock solid platform I k now I can trust with my life, because where I live, the water is deep, cold, and rough. It's not like I can just hop out and walk it back to shore if something goes wrong ;)
ya. I dont trust the other company drives. I own a vibe shearwater 125 and ponied up the extra cash for a hobie 180 drive (I also really wanted reverse)
Honestly i really wouldn't call them knock offs at this point. Hobies original patent expired to open domain, so the main mechanism is a near identical copy. Hobies other stuff like kickup,180,360 etc are still under patent. However im honestly surprised actual Chinese knock offs haven't been popping up (kinda hoping they will, because it will force legit companies to drop prices instead of running with the insane markup price model). Take Hobie accessories for example 10 dollar wheels, charge 200 bucks. Sell 20 bucks worth of materials as a sail kit, 500 bucks.
these kayaks are made in Asia and cost 800 on their website they're rebranding and selling for 3 times the original price, its a SCAMDEMIC
False not the same kayak
@@ajferris1698 yeah ok
I'm not lying they don't look nothing like them on the site..I've owned 2 and plus my hobie compass and they work just as good as my compass,I've yet to fuck up the drive.
@@ajferris1698 cant mess it up it the old school hobie drive
Yea I don’t endorse these anymore it seemed good at the time but I’ve heard a lot of horror stories no about rusting out internal parts
Am I missing something? I can’t find any Stroke Kayaks on their site.
Call st Augustine paddle sports thats where you’ll get the best price. Hope you subscribed to the channel.
Need to see the bottom of the kayaks, rudders, & steering assembly. Interested in the paddle kayaks & can you buy a "pdl" kayak at a discount "without" the "pdl" stroke is offering. Any info is appreciated as well as color options too.
You are welcome to come to shop and see all you want. No pressure to buy. Why do you want it without pedal drive? We have several colors but depends on which model.
@@redfisher1969 I like all. Paddle, peddle, power.
Daniel just check out alibaba been looking at the exact same yaks for 5 years on there
Yea it was hard to be that thorough
Strokes are bought through Alibaba from cheapo Chinese suppliers. $5,000 is a rip-off for Chinese crap that cost $800 from the supplier. I’ve seen them on Alibaba.
Yea I don’t endorse this company anymore.
Is plastic thick as hobie? What’s the warranty? Cannt find them online anywhere.
Gerry Ward it’s so new you have to call st. Augustine paddle sports
Gerry they are not thin and have 1 year warranty.
Revolution? Boy, they didn't even bother trying to change the name on that one. 🤣
Yea….
Waw i saw the stroker fishing 14 for 3800 in the website a lot of money for a cheap version of the hobie pa and an unknown brand with the first version of of the hobie drive
Yea agree with that what do you have?
This is a Chinese made kayak and it’s bought by the us manufactures and sold under there name so beware, and if you don’t believe me go look at the breakwater 12 by born salty company. It’s the same kayak and then go look at alibaba I think it something close to that where you will find all these clones for way cheaper so they are just buying them and shipping them here and selling them for a big markup
Yea I don’t endorse this product anymore
Nothing on the website? Do I have to call to get any info? I can't find anything online about these kayaks.
They have a website stroke kayaks. I was on it yesterday should be up. If you are in Florida I would call Dave Hernandez at st. Augustine paddle sports. The number is in the description of the video. He will also give you the best price. Thanks for watching tight lines.
I've owned two of these yaks.. and I've owned 2 hobie kayaks.you can't tell the difference and drives..I've yet to run into any issues with the stroke drive..and I've much rather spend 1500 than 2500 for a yak.
The cheapest pedal drive kayak is $2200 on the Stroke website. At that price I'd rather buy a Hobie that is tried and true. With a new brand you never know how it'll hold up over time
How are the yaks holding up?
Wow Amazing Prices
They are higher now unfortunately
Jesse, between these and the Old Towns, what’s your take?
Old town 100%
These are budget yaks.
@@SlotCityFishing appreciate you keeping it 💯 brother; as always 🎣
Of course man
Where are they made in?
China I think. I’d get something else now that some time has passed
That opening scene where they walked in looked scripted af. You could see the guy checking out the camera like a girl he has a crush on 😂
Lol nah man that was all natural lol
Those kayaks looks nice, but the seat looks like it's sitting too far back and doesn't look adjustable. Where is the steering control and rudder for those others fishing models.
Yea they are all adjustable
Nice review
Thanks!!!
The weight on these are way off? Can be that light
Yea it was off for shred
Lol, I would rather buy hobie, it’s almost same price! How he came out with the $2400????
Yea the company changed the prices on them.
Looks like St Augustine doesn't even carry them anymore. That's not a good sign. Those weight specs seem a little suspect. I think they are heavier than stated. I don't know if they raised their prices but they do not seem to be a a lot cheaper "as stated" compared to Hobie. I do like the FeelFree style keel in the wheel and built in cooler.
The PA style yak is almost half the price.
Cory where are you getting your information from? SAPS has all models in stock. We just received 60 yaks a month ago.
Thoughts on the Battle 3 DX? Thanks
Haven’t used it. Prob good tho haha. Hope you subscribed to the channel
I'm sorry... I got my 2018 Kaku Wahoo when it came out.. i think it was like $900... To add a pedal drive it shouldn't be another 1300.... Ridiculous how high these kayaks have become. To act like "Oh, only $3000.." is insane to me.. HUH? ONLY? Insane... it wasn't that long ago you could get a decent yak for CHEAP... what happened?
I agree with ya brother. That’s why we use pelican pedal yaks. We got them for 1k new with the drives.
Show color options and rudder system.
This is all the options. I wouldn’t suggest these kayaks anymore tho.
Too expensive, these kayaks are definitely not on a budget. Checkout Hoodoo kayaks, they are at a good price with all the upgrades.
Hoodoo seems like a great company.
Where can I purchase one at? Please let me know
Call st. Augustine paddle sports in st. Augustine Florida. They’ll get you a price drastically cheaper than online.
@@SlotCityFishing Ok sounds good, Have they went up in price? Someone in the comment section stated they went up by $1,000
The online price is different than what SAPS can give you.
Hell yea good stuff
Thanks bro
Who else was waiting for a 800$ pedal kayak
Wish that were a thing maybe on market place
I was waiting on a new video but finally saw where they had posted them online to Fisher 14 went up $1400 since this video and the fisher 12 went up $1000 really I might have to look at some hobies now. Can’t believe they went up that much since September.
Crazy
I agree, just saw this vid today then went to their website only to see Hobie prices. I got all excited for nothing just like my Christmas morning 🤣. At this price I’d rather just get a 2-3 year old Hobie PA and know that I’m getting the top dog in the industry. On a side note for future review videos can you include a rail mounted camera angle? One behind you and one in front? Thanks!
Guys you are looking at the manufacturer site which has a different price. We sell them way cheaper than what's on that website. Stop by SAPS to see all our stock and cheaper prices.
Yea not good I don’t endorse these anymore
Amazing new products "Stroke" just got out. Prices are unbelievable......! You pay as twice as that out there for one of the top brands and they don't have as much as these ones have. I hope you guys can go in depth to describe more of that and also talk about warranty etc. I've been looking to buy me an Old Town Predator but this new product got me thinking really. Did you get to test with a GPS how fast it was? Thanks for the video.
Yea they are cheap for sure I’d recommend something else tho
Can't find any information on buying one
tyfishfinder you gotta call Dave at st. Aug paddle sports
Called them and and they quoted me the same price as most Hobie kayaks.
Called st aug paddle sports? And they said that? They told me they’d honor those prices. Don’t call stroke kayaks.
@@SlotCityFishing yes , called the St aug store.
I just wrote the owner gonna ask what’s up.
Derek who did you speak with because we are not selling at hobie prices. Did you call St Augustine Paddle Sports or Stroke? If you called SAPS then who did you speak too? We have all kayaks on display with the lower pricing.
does it have at least a 180 drive?
Experimental Fishing no but it’s $1500 cheaper
no other company can sell the 180 drive. its patent protected
@@KayakKingdom ok didn't know that.......here's an idea make the plate where the drive clicks in, rotatable...problem solved,,,I know, easy to say, hard to do.
@@experimentalfishing1292 even easier than that. u take the drive out, flip it around and thats it. (it works like that)
@@KayakKingdom lol I know
Check out the Hoodoo Impulse 10.5 dual drive...
Those are great yaks. What did you end up getting?
@@SlotCityFishing In 2019 I ended up with the slayer propel 10 which is about 65lbs , great pedal yak , easy to handle on/off the water. Also have the Sentinel 100x which turned out to be a great little yak for the shallow rivers I do , I use it just as much as I do the pedal yak...lol
Looks cheap to me but you get what you pay for
True true
Another try hard hobie copy ‘ joining stroke, strike, vibe palican, all copy ‘ first generation drive ‘ 15 years to catch up on hobie ‘ good luck !
Yep and meanwhile from 2017 through this year, they put out so much more new tech and patents. I bought my Hobies second hand and would buy them again. You get what you pay for in almost every case. There's not one thing on any Hobie you cannot replace or service by yourself. Twenty years from now, I know I'll still have a working boat. That "Paradise" killed me. Total Oasis knock off. All models were a direct Hobie model knock off.
@@reykennedy5716 I loled at the Revolution. They couldn't even be bothered to come up with a new name.
Yea I don’t recommend these now
Please do a full review on the 14!!!!
I had a terrible experience dealin with this company I ran away and didn’t look back. If I were you I would too.
Just a heads up everyone...those prices don't include the $1000 peddle drive system...
Did you call Dave? That doesn’t sound right at all?
Who told you this Zilx?
Where ya all at. Need new content, please
St. Augustine paddle sports in St. Augustine Florida. Hope this helps and hope you subscribed
"Hobie clones"? They even "cloned" the price😂😂
They raised the prices drastically since I made that vid.
10:28 Too bad they've doubled in price. No longer a value compared to Hobie
Yea shame
Kayaks look ok but I think the owner needs to do a little more research on his products. He did not seem to really know a lot about them.
They were in the shop for like 24 hours at that point so you’re right haha.
Bro. That 14ft'r is not $2500 its $3800 on their website.
Call the number for st aug paddle sports they’ll honor the price.
“That’s what she said “ 🤣🤣
Lol
They are way more expensive on the website than stated in the video.
If you call st. Aug paddle sports he will give you the prices I mentioned.
i woud like to see more of the fisher tandem kayak :-)
I had a pretty bad experience dealing with this company. Unfortunately there won’t be anymore vids about these yaks. I ran fast away from these guys.
To be clear I’m talkin about stroke kayaks. St Augustine paddle sports is an awesome store with lots of other great options. Dave will take care of ya down there and make sure you get what you’re looking for.
@@SlotCityFishing Perhaps Pin this comment or create and pin a new comment w/ both this and the following info about St Augustine Paddle Sports!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm using a lot of ! because I'd Be all caps and throwing some WTFs otherwise
Are you going to make more videos?
Yes. I’ve been deployed last 7 months I get back soon.
@@SlotCityFishing Awesome, man. Can't wait!
I thought they had a good thing going to start with which they did til they went up on the price like that.
Talk to Dave he will hook you up.
I wish more reviewers would skip to the reviews, and don't refer to things they are going to talk about later in video. On to a different video...
Bye Felicia
Does not look like polyethylene to me. Good luck with that. Don't take it in the Pacific Ocean.
Yea maybe not
alibaba kayaks just call it what they are
Yea that is what they are.
Well these were a good even great option. Until they decided to make these things $5,000. Ruined your whole company that way.
Yea that company is a scam
Clones are better than late model hobos sorry for the slur,l ment hobies
There’s are some that are better but now that time has passed I wouldn’t recommend these.
Stroke fisher 14 is $3800 not $2400.....huh.
Yea he changed the prices…. Sorry about that.
I talked to Dave couple weeks ago. I’m waiting on new video for Stroke kayaks. When do you think it will be?
I’m deployed to the desert now. I’ll get them up as soon as I can.
First comment!!! 👍😂
Nice you still making vids bro?
What in the copyright hell are those lmao
Yeeeeaaahhhh
They look like a terrible cheap knock off . Wouldn’t waist my coin ..
I mean I wouldn't complain if thats what I had to fish with but him trying to say that it's a good deal? I disagree. They're all cheap Hobie clones of 6 or 7 year old Hobie designs. I'd rather just buy the used hobies for less money and more accessories from the people who just have to upgrade to the latest and greatest.
I've owned two and never ran into issues.i fish ocean and flats with them..
Yea I don’t support this company anymore
Prices are wrong according to there site
Yea they raised them. Did you end up getting a kayak?
@SlotCityFishing got a pre-owned old town predator
Calling these budget kayaks is an outright lie and makes me wonder if this video is nothing more than a youtube commercial. These kayak cost about the same as a Hobie so why would anyone take a chance on a new brand that might not hold up over time when you know Hobie is top quality? The cheapest price for a pedal drive on the Stroke website is $2200 for the 10 foot with price going all the way up to $4000. These are not cheap kayaks and for the money I'd rather buy a more well known brand with an established track record.
I didn’t get paid a dime to make this video aside from UA-cam ad revenue which is a very small amount. If you contact the owner of the store I mentioned in the video he will honor the prices i mentioned. At the prices he offers with the accessories you get this is a great deal not an outright lie.
knock off hobies
Yea I don’t recommend these anymore
Nice review
Thanks bro