THE NEW PDL KAYAK ||HOODOO TEMPEST 120P|| MOST AFFORDABLE PEDAL DRIVE??
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Whats up guys? Just wanted to show you guys a quick walk through of the new kayak!!! This is just a quick walk through showing you all kind of how I have it set up and some of the features of the Yak!!! This was my first time putting it in the river and i'm really impressed with how it performed!!!! Thanks for watching!!! #hoodoo #tempest120p #kayak
HooDoo Tempest 120p
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Great review, thanks for being so thorough, I think I'll be getting one after watching your video!
Bro this is a bad ass ride! I like man! Definitely gonna add this to my list. Wanna do more tournaments and I know this will help out a lot! Keep these videos coming man, the world is watching!!
Thanks bro appreciate it!!! Yeah dude its super affordable compared to just about everything else out there
Hey bro, just an update on my Hoodoo Tempest Hybird. I ended up just fun fishing this summer. And getting used to my Blue lagoon. I ended up purchasing a bixpy J2 Rudder mount. I purchased the vibe gravity rudder kit, with a 2nd bixpy battery. fish 2 large lakes, one is 4600 acres, the other is about 6,000 acres. Mounted my landing gear, FF, Cabela's 12v battery with a USB/VM/CIGG Plug in, for charging my electronics in a 30 cal ammo box. I was going to design a 10ft single pontoon and run the 2.5 Suzuki on the island hopper outboards fitted side transom, like KEY WEST KAYAK FUSHING. But I weigh 151lbs, 5ft 7 1/2" Anyway loving this kayak, and no need to upgrade. Definitely recommend that bixpy, if you freshwater fish. I also realized with all my accessories and add-on's, the tempest hull is almost identical to the Vibe seaghost and shearwater. Be safe..🙏🤟🎣
Good to see you finally got you a pedal drive! I just got one this year and have absolutely loved it!
Yeah man feels great!! What did you get?
@@BASSnBEER the Old Town Sportsman 120 PDL
@@DoubleBogeyBass nice man!!! You like it?
@@BASSnBEER absolutely! I wish I would have got it sooner.
Congrats on the yak brotha! Took you long enough! Nothing like being able to fish without having to worry about the paddle
Appreciate it man!!! It feels great!!! This will get me by for a while until I can afford one of those you got lol 😂
Great review and demo!! Well done Brother!
Appreciate it man 🤙
I'm a buck fity so this kayak will do the trick. Thanks man
Yup, should work for you perfectly man!! I made the upgrade to a PA14...I had the HooDoo maxed out!!
Those adhesive zip tie cable management thing are nice! I use the same thing cuz I don’t wanna drill any holes, at least not yet.
Yeah man, it made it much cleaner keeping that wire pulled tight to the side of the yak and out of the way for sure!
Hey bro awsome review! Mine is arriving Tuesday. I have probably $1,000 dollars in accessories waiting to be put on her. I love this kayak. Not to mention, everything that comes with it. Most company's give you just the boat, bare bones. I also had already purchased my Suzuki 2.5 hp outboard, and the Railblaza, side mt transom. My 1st kayak, finally off the bank and can explore lots of water. Be safe bro..🎣🙏🤟
Yeah man having a kayak really expands your fishing for sure!!! Your going to love it!! Ive been at it about 3 years now!! Still getting used to this thing but Im liking it, just ordered the seat risers, they will be here in a day or two
@@BASSnBEER yeah bro, this is my 1st kayak and like I said, now the have skiffs, the impulse is an amazing kayak too. I actual wanted the jonny bass boat 100. Because of the 2.5 suzuki I purchased. But no storage, and comes with nothing. Plus it was 99.00 shipping, and then a 300.00 freight charge. All these companies don't tell you about the freight charge until you order it. When I contacted HOODOO, Chris said they waive that charge. They are becoming very popular, haven't reallly seen 1 bad review yet..I'm also gonna raise my seat a little. The impulse seat has 3 adjustable settings, and sits on rails. Well lots of options. I also purchased blue BMX Pedals..lol..be safe bro. 🙏👍🎣
I am loving having a pdl now. The Topwater 120 PDL is awesome. Glad to no longer have to paddle. Great video!
Yeah man, loving it as well but cant wait to get in that one kayak we all want lol eventually hahaha but yes loving this little kayak man!! Makes a big difference keeping your hands free while fishing
@@BASSnBEER do t sleep on the old town pdl 120 bro. The stability and speed are right up there with the hobie. Yesterday I fished in very rough water and had zero issues.
@@ChampionsKayakFishing topwater PDL is incredibly stable . felt like i was standing on a floating dock
How does it work on the river??? Like if you hit a log or yak in very low water?
Theres a couple clips that lock the drive in...I always kept the one closest to me un clipped that way if I hit it would give......the small plastic clips were ment to break as well I believe...they were super cheap I always kept several in the yak!!
Good stuff my dude. I remember when was talking about getting one. Glad you like it. We need to get out sometime.
Lets go man, im always down dude
Very impressive for the price. You have it set up perfect already!
Oh yeah absolutely!! I just raised the seat 3" so anxious to see how that helps!!! Ive seen where people said it was much more comfortable to pedal higher up
@@BASSnBEER I could easily see that being the case. Seemed like your knees were coming up pretty high in the video.
@@BASSnBEERhow did you raise the seat looking to raise it
@@travislawlor4935 it was a guy on Facebook!! Think it was called 3dyak he does 3D printing and made seat risera
That is nice thanks for sharing
Thank you for the video
Just made a Tempest 120 P purchase thanks for the info
Very welcome!!
Good deal. I have a co-worker that is wanting to kayak fish with me, but doesn't want to spend the money on a Native or Jackson. Ive passed this video on to him.
Its very very similar to the Titan Drive wise, but I would say not as wide and stable as the Titan!!
should try the yakcell .. mounts on the gear trax and all of it is on one box.. 2 screws to mount it or unmount.
it looks stable
Oh it is, I can stand on it!! Just not as stable as the Bonafide
Great vid. I’m thinking about getting one. How’s the stability standing up? Also is there an option on the site to have them put the rudder on top?
Stability isn't great but not horrible, I can stand when I need to, Its not lile my Bonafide, the HooDoo I still gotta balance sort of, but I just ordered the upgraded rudder and they installed it for me, also the 3d printed seat risers from 3DYAK on facebook is a must have, made a huge difference with comfort plus made pedaling easier as well!
Nice setup! Can’t believe the price
Yeah man crazy affordable!! As of now im stoked!! We will see how she holds up over the rest of this year!! It will be put through it that's for sure!
I have a question,when in a kayak tournament are u allowed to use trolling motors?i couldn't afford no hobie but i put a trolling mtr on my cheap pelican and it makes a big difference on where u can fish.i Only use it on larger lakes,river's 200 to motorize
Most of the local trails do not allow motors!! But I know B.A.S.S Nation does but thats a national trail!! I did hear there may be some voting going down to allow motors even in the local stuff so we shall see...
How did you mount those pedals? Got the same ones and can't figure it out.
The old ones should just twist right off and then the other ones thread right in as well but I think it's the opposite direction as normal
After getting it and using it some, are you still happy with the decision? Do you wish you would have went with a used Hobie, native, or something along those lines? I’m not familiar with these
Yes I 100% want a Hobie and if I had that extra $$ I would have went that route!! But for the price of this one I am definitely happy with it!! I know its not a Hobie so I don't have the same deck space, or stability but the whole thing was to get into something with Pedals that I could afford at this time!! Once I do get a Hobie this will be more then enough but perfect for my wife/kiddos or a friend to tag along!!! The drive and how its set up is very similar to the Titan if not almost identical!!
@@BASSnBEER
I thought I wanted a hobie as well but where I fish the instant hands free reverse will be a game changer. Im currently in the market and just looked at hoodoo in person and they look great for the price. I am leaning more towards the impulse model however I found a 2020 tempest for $900 im seriously considering. The other kayak I was intrested was the bote lono apex. I like that it can deflate and store easily. Unfortunately it is over $1000 more than the tempest. Thanks for the video and great review.
Does the black cup holder cover thing go back over the drive when your using it? Or does that piece sit off to the side?
It gos back over!
Hey man ! Thanks appreciate speedy response. Hope it's still treating you good.
I've seen you put in at this location before. Where is this? I'd like to float it myself.
And great pedal drive. Hopefully picking up one myself here soon.
Its over off Asheville Hwy!
good stuff..wonder how thr drive will hold up compared to other brands?? Also how is the seat? Any adjustments for the seat other than front to back?
Man it feels super smooth, no noises, easy to pedal!! Im gna have to figure out how to keep it nice and greased up but as of now it seems really well put together!! On the seat it just slides forward and backwards and has your typical adjustments for the back!!! But like I said they sell 3d printed risers for it to raise it an 1" or 3" for $30
I've been kayak shopping lately. I decided to go with Hoodoo. I looked at a Lost Creek pedal drive kayak at Sportsmans Warehouse the other day. They had a display model out. The pedal drive gears were really loud and felt SUPER GRINDEY. Turns out (according to a review I saw) Lost Creek uses plastic gears in the drive mechanism and they wear out super fast. Hoodoo uses metal gears. Cant wait for my Hoodoo 120p to arrive!
Thanks for the Great Video. One question. Are you able to reach the rods in the black box from the sitting position? It seems like a long reach. Thanks!
Yes I can reach them, but the ones in the back are at finger tip distance basically!!! Its the little cooler/dry box spot they have in between the seat and back space that adds that little more distance there!!
@@BASSnBEER That's what i figured Thanks. Looks like you made a great purchase. I'm wanting to get a pedal drive too. Shoulder surgery that just won't heel. Great set up on your yak! Thanks again !
@@mikeboice1152 you could keep all of your rods closer on the black pack though and wouldn't have to reach as far...I keep mine in the back so there not in front of my camera
Dang that looks nice brotha! I'm gonna look into em I am looking to get a pedal drive and the price is definitely better than the rest. Also, how'd your hands smell after that carp!? Haha
Hahaha I tried to rinse them well before I took a big whiff of them lol
@@BASSnBEER haha they are stinky suckers. I had to throw out a pair of gloves that i couldn't get the stinch out of last year. Haha
I the same yak but i got it with the yak-power system with night fishing lights and deck lights
@@andrewmoe1192 nice dude
Thanks
@BASS n BEER !! - How does it work when you hit a log or low water???
They have small latches that keep the drive locked into place, I always kept the front latch open, that way if I hit something it would give instead of breaking something.....also when I would float and run through different sections of shoals I would just pull the drive up....I also always kept an extra prop incase I broke that one....
@@BASSnBEER Thanks for sharing man! Much appreciated!
@@SASQUATCHTHEORY no problem!!!
can you please post the seats risers you were referring too! who makes them
I've got them linked in the description!! That link will take you straight to the facebook page!!! Just shoot them a message!!
That is a nice pedal drive kayak you got their brother. And it's not a bad price for a pedal drive kayak. I want to get one real bad but I don't think my extremely wide 6 1/2 inches wide foot with fat wide toe that are equally straight across would fit on the pedal. It really really sucks having a very very extremely wide foot with fat wide toe that are equally straight across. Good video brother thank you for sharing.
Appreciate you watching as always man!! 🤙
I think your feet would fit fine. The gap is 6 inches on footwells. But you should test before buying if you can.
@@covidisevent201 oh okay you think my feet would be okay. That's good to hear cuz it's very difficult to try to get things to work out with these extremely wide feet. Appreciate that. And Happy Father's Day to you.
@@mackjenkins7721 if your heels our narrower then your completely fine.
@@mackjenkins7721 6 inch is at the bottom so if your heels are less than you toe width your 100 fine.
Do you have a link to those after market peddles
I do, if you go to the description in this video I have a link there!
How big a boy are ya? I’m 6’3” just sorry about stability and can you stand in it?
What you weigh?? Honestly I was to big for this thing...im 5'10 but 215 or so......with all my gear and stuff it was to small...got a PA14 now
I was watching another review video, the guy noted that water would come in from the pedal drive area. You and I think a like, If I got this I was gonna get some foam to seal around it. Now that you've had it for a while, what are your thoughts on it? If you had to go back would you buy it?
Honestly Brotha I have upgraded to a Hobie Pa14!!! The HooDoo was worth it for the $$ but with me being a little over 200 lbs and all my gear the HooDoo was just a little to small for me!!! Ive got buddies around the 150 to 160 lb mark and the HooDoo suits them much better being smaller!!
@@BASSnBEER how tall are you? I'm around 5'7 180lbs. I have a sit in kayak right now, and I just want to be able to upgrade a little bit to a sit on top that I'd be able to stand and fish from if I wanted.
@@bassinunknown8876 I'm around 5'10ish 215lbs I stood in the HooDoo just not as comfortable as I wanted to... No where near as stable as my Bonafide was or my Hobie is!!! But you can definitely stand!!! And at 180 id say you will be more comfortable in it then I was
@@BASSnBEER Thanks man! I'm deciding between the hoodoo tempest 120 and the wilderness systems Recon
Is it stable? How much do you weigh? Thanks
After being in other kayaks, no man!! Stable enough for some but definitely not stable enough for a lot of people...was to small for me I kept this kayak 3 or 4 months, sold it and bought a PA14
You still liking this yak a year later?? Anything you DONT like about it?? Really considering one, I have a perception outlaw but I really want a PDL?
I had this one for about 3 months or so and sold it!! It was a good little kayak for the $$ and someone looking to get into a pdl...I just needed a lot more room!! I've got a PA14 and PA12 now!
@@BASSnBEER nice! Yeah I just don’t have the budget to swing one of the nicer ones at the moment even though I wish I could!
What kind of pedals are better the fins or what you have?
Im actually in a Hobie PA 14 now and honestly those fins are much much easier on your legs and stuff
@@BASSnBEER ok cool thank you. So go work the one with the fins not the propel.
@@jackritter4805 the only thing about the fin drive HooDoo offers is it does not have reverse
BASS n BEER, i am trying to decide right now between a Tempest 120 propeller or a impulse 120 fin drive. I am around 250 pounds. If I go with the fin drive, do you think someone can cruise along just as fast in the fin drive?
@@jmjm3543 Im 220 and the problem I ran into with the tempest is the weight capacity is only 350 lbs....I about had that thing maxed out with myself and all my gear....It was not fun once the wind picked up....and if I removed the scupper plugs I had about 2 inches in the entire bottom of the yak.....I say the impulse is better just for the higher weight capacity
I've got several questions and a couple comments...
Q's:
Did you try the kayak before loading all that stuff on it?
Do you weigh more than 230 Lbs (Half the weight capacity of the yak)
Did you try it without scupper plugs.
Did you check your top speed with an actual GPS.
Comments:
I weigh 230 Lbs & tried mine without scupper plugs and had 1/4" of water on the deck while peddling. It drained when I stopped.
So... the 450 Lb weight capacity is BS!
Unlike other kayaks like the WS Ride this kayaks scupper bottoms don't have a trailing recess on the bottom to create a venturi (vacuum) so the water doesn't come up the scuppers.
My top speed without pushing it was 4.5 mph.
I have a tail rudder and it has a terrible turning radius because they made the mount too close to the cable inserts you get about 1/4 turn. I like my rudder too go almost flat on both sides.
Thanks for your overview... I'm going to do one too but not till I've used it a few times.
FYI: The Hoodoo Tempest 120P and the Brooklyn Kayak PK-12 Are identical, Both bought in bulk from China and relabled by US kayak dealers.
Mine has a peeling sticker that says "The Affordable Adventures" you can buy this same pedal kayak from Alibaba for about $500-600 including shipping.
@@Manuel_Z_Kayaks I have looked a Brooklyn pk11 and this Hoodoo tempest 120 trying to decide which one but now may check alibaba
How has the kayak held up so far?
Good, few small issues but simple fixes....going to do a full video on everything soon...possibly today...things I've had to do and my thoughts on it now that i've used it for several months
@@BASSnBEER awesome thanks bro. Would you buy it again or spend a little more for a hobie?
@@ith0rn329 I want a Hobie!
pedal drive go reverse?
Yup
I have a scupper plug transducer mount. So there’s no arm.
Yeah a couple of my buddies did the same thing! I may end up going that route
@@BASSnBEER I got mine from Navarrekayakfishing.com. But not sure what different mounts they sell.
Maybe asked already is it pretty solid?
I guess it wasn't to bad for the price...I had to upgrade pretty quicky.. .wanted more room and stability..... but for the $$ wasn't to bad for a starter pdl
How tall are you. I’m 6” and a little heavy set so I need a little leg room lol.
5'10 I just installed some 3" seat risers that should give me some more room
@@BASSnBEER alright I’ll look for your vid
@@dustinsiler730 ive got a tournament this weekend and will be the first time using it with the seat risers...well first time using this yak in a tournament period lol but ill definitely mention them in the video and let everyone know what I think
7mph winds and 2 foot waves this thing kept on track. I did get wet and the front hatch does not seal well. Grass is its kryptonite of course. Plastic is very soft on the tempest get keel guards. Pedal drive is great paint is not already chipping off. Had it 2 weeks. I have a rudder mod for bottom rudder check it out.ua-cam.com/video/8QKowajCyK4/v-deo.html
Little late lol but I'm about to get one, if that's a problem I'll just buy the sealant rubber and line it around, then it should water tight.
@@Postman307 it's a great yak for the price.
I run floats on all my rods. Mainly because I cheap and don’t want to loose any rods
Yeah I need to start! Id be sick if I lost one of my Curados
This almost looks exactly like the older model of the native slayer.
Very similar I believe
Carp on plopper?! That crazy lol
Yeah man when we had that crazy cicada hatch.....they were munching on them...I caught a few on the plopper....was a blast really lol
@@BASSnBEER awesome I was wanting to try those cicadas but Idk about now lol kinda out of season maybe? Lol looking into a yak too so I can do more fishing...and maybe run into ya kus I'm in Knoxville too lol
If you own this kayak or one like it with the flimsy plastic back hatch cover on the back.
SECURE THE HATCH TO THE BUNGEE CORD WITH ZIP TIES!!
MINE FLEW OFF ON MY SECOND TRIP AND IT WAS BUNGEED DOWN!
Me again... I extended the back of mine to double the steering.
2" PVC about 8-10" long
Slice down one side
Heat and flatten it out
Cut to size legthwise
Reheat the middle fold over a 2x4
Atach to the back.
Here's the video of my mods before
Selling it 20 minutes ago.
Rudder info 5 min into video
ua-cam.com/video/twGj4G2wXpA/v-deo.html
What did you end up getting?
@@BASSnBEER don't understand the Q
@@Manuel_Z_Kayaks you said you sold it, right?
Seen u at I c king
Ahhhh cool, that awesome!! Was you loading the kayak onto the SUV possibly?
@@BASSnBEER black car u parked beside
@@donnawatson5768 gotcha I remember!! Yall were bank fishing there!! Yall ever catch anything?
@@BASSnBEER I thought by the way u looked at me u was thinking that but my kids had kayaks
@@donnawatson5768 ahhh gotcha!! Well appreciate you checking out the channel!! 🤙
I’m 6’5”. You think I’d be able to pedal just fine without my knees being in my face? Lol
Probably wouldn't be to comfortable honestly
@@BASSnBEER bummer. Thanks for answering though!
I don't get it why upgrade to a hobie when you got a great kayak for a fraction of the price. Hobie probably overrated and overpriced
Fish a tournament out of both and you would completely understand brother!
It’s NOT a Paddle Drive. It’s a Pedal Drive!!
Obviously lol I may have said paddle in the video, but I know the difference between a paddle and a pedal drive kayak 🤣
@@BASSnBEER Obviously?? If it was obvious than I wouldn’t have corrected you. And you “may have said it” the ENTIRE video. Seems to me you have no idea what you are even talking about.
@jbparker5466 yeah, I have no clue what I'm talking about, what so ever lol I'm sure your a genius and know everything, which is why your watching my video about the kayak lol who gives a damn how I pronounced it, you know exactly what I ment, you just had to leave a goofy ass comment 🤣 your the first person out of around 40k people who has said somthing!!!