2020 Ocean Kayak Trident 15 Review | #10

[@kdstoffel7574]

Damn, dude. You absolutely CRUSHED this review. I don’t know what you do for a living, but you need to send this one out as a demo tape because you’re a natural. Excellent knowledge, delivery, editing, and a good balance of action and discussion. This makes me wanna go buy one, like, right now.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Haha, thanks KD. Not sure who to send it too but if I see a window i'll be sure to jump on it!

[@NautiFish1]

Always a fan of Tridents. I use to put my dive tanks and spear gear inside the center hatch when spear fishing and scuba diving.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Nauti Fish that’s cool to hear, and good to know. We’ll be using it also for diving!

[@richardtaing7096]

Dude I just stumbled on your channel and WOW you got some great skills on the water and with the videos keep it up!! Exactly kind of review I was looking for! Been wanting to get into the sport for awhile now and was stuck on if I should get a pedal drive or not but after seeing you I think I'm sold on this brand/style. YOU SHOULD BE SPONSORED!

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Richard Taing happy time hear you enjoyed the video, and welcome aboard Richard! 🤙

[@TwistedKeno]

Dude very solid review! Best review on a kayak I’ve seen in yrs!

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks Lonestar, after a few upcoming fishing videos we'll be releasing some full reviews of some kayaks from Native Watercraft. Ram has tons of things to show you all.

[@TwistedKeno]

That’s awesome!

[@subyawd]

Really good review of a kayak. It was in depth and I liked how you incorporated what you were talking about with actual use.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks brotha. P.S. Did you fish Extreme this weekend? If so, how'd ya do?

[@subyawd]

Next Level Fishing - Kayak Fishing TV I did, sadly I got 13th out of 100+. 1st place was 41.8lbs. I had 22.5lbs lol. I’ll be at the next one though

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Franco Natividad awesome man, it’s been too long. Trying to get back over there.

[@subyawd]

Next Level Fishing - Kayak Fishing TV I like seeing you guys here. I moved here from Texas two years ago. So in a way, my heart is saying I repped Texas than here lol

[@joshsher6327]

Just read that bright yellow or orange attracts sharks the most due to its contrast to water. Wished they brought back the camo.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

It’s possible but they figure you out pretty quick and move along. I fish in a pretty shark heavy fishery and never had any issues.

[@mowlgirivas2120]

Very informative and the walk through was amazing

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stavroschav2699]

Best review on the trident 15

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

stavroschav fishing We are glad you enjoyed it, thanks for tuning in!

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

We hope you enjoy this review of the Trident 15. If you have any questions you feel we did not cover please feel free to ask here and we'll be sure to answer those concerns. Tight lines! #KayakFishing #NextLevelFishingTV #Trident15

[@manuelalonso1610]

Which other fishing kayak whould you recommend for paddling medium distances in the sea?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Manuel Alonso I recently discussed this on a podcast titled top 5 offshore kayaks. My list came in like this.. Trident 15 Stealth Fisha 555 Viking Reload Hobie Revolution Malibu x-13

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Manuel Alonso google that search with my name and you’ll find it if you enjoy listening to podcasts.

[@rontiah]

Interesting and meaningful review ... thanks for your video man ... tight lines and stay upright :)

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks Ron, glade you enjoyed it. Tight lines!

[@gloppy101]

Mine is 7yo and so much lighter and quicker. They turned this into a loaded up yak and made it slower and much heavier. I saw this newer model at my local shop and it makes me appreciate my older version.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

I get this a lot from guys, would be nice if they could do a light version but the pedal market is on fire unfortunately.

[@norcaloutdoor5462]

Older prowler 15 is the best design. All it need is to improve the cockpit.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

would be nice to see that!

[@makeawishkid131]

wish I had purchased this kayak instead of my BG prowler II. Thing is a beast but Its just too wide for my liking. I have more than enough balance to stand on a 29" wide kayak, and with mine it takes so much to paddle out of rivers if I'm fighting current. Really looking forward to hopefully making the switch to the trident 15 so I can increase the amount of water I cover. Great review too, couldn't agree more about Ocean Kayaks storage ability inside the hull, although the thought of cleaning out the inside after a catch does make me a bit anxious haha

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks Quinn and good luck on the switch. This is one of my favorite paddling kayaks till this day and still use it competitively. The hull storage to hold fish is tricky for sure. Medium fish bags work great although its easier to pop them in without one. A little bleach water and rinse does the trick.

[@SGZzero]

Great vid. Looking for a good ocean kayak for next summer and this one is a contender. 👊🏽

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Great to hear SGZ. Try before you buy is the name of the game.

[@gloppy101]

Great job on the video! Love my Prowler 13 and Prowler 15! That said I have no interest in this 91lb kayak due to it's much too heavy weight and expensive price. Rudder? Unless you are fighting wind and strong current, not needed IMO. Turning is easy with laying back and doing a full side sweep stroke to bring the bow around. Laying back will raise the bow a bit and making it easier to turn. I've owned a fleet of SOT's in the 13-16' range (Tarpons 14 & 16, Necky 14, Perception Search 15, Bic Scarpa (fast boat), Hobie Quest 13 too heavy/sluggish), and Perception Triump 13 (fastest!) and the OK Prowler/Tridents are my favorites for fishing in big water. If you want the fastest touring of the poly kayaks, the Perception Truimph 13' is the real deal, but hard to find.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Great information here Jim, thanks for sharing that! I haven't tried the latest on the Prowler series but I hear good things. Thanks for tuning in!

[@trippingonfaith7094]

Jim McCarthy what about the thresher 130

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Looks like the thresher would do good, never been on one though.

[@donaldfroid7345]

Hi Chris.Just a great Kayak.Excellent review. Keep it up

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks Donald Froid, and yes it’s a fantastic kayak. I’ll be in this one for a looooong time!

[@donaldfroid7345]

@@NextLevelFishingTV I love the central removable hatch to keep fish and rod.Huge space. and the colour as it is visible on the sea.Enjoy Mate.

[@YakMotley]

Sweet video!

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Yak Motley 🤙 thanks brotha

[@brentlightbourn8410]

Hi Chris, love your channel! Do you know what transponders are compatible with the scupper hole cut-outs on the Trident series?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Great question, unfortunately the trident series doesn’t have any screw mounting capabilities. Your options are to use a strong silicone glue which is what I use. You can also do an inside the hull installation by molding the transducer to the bottom from inside, just be air bubbles are at a minimum (you won’t get accurate water temp reading this way). The last option is an external swing bar. Look up Railblaza transducer swing by option.

[@mattroberts9569]

Makes me want to get rid of my 6 year old ocean kayak 13!! Can't believe you didn't flip when them waves were hitting you on the side. Nice video! What's the price range?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Matt Roberts Haha, you wouldn’t regret it! It’s a fantastic kayak. As for the flipping believe it or not the hull design allows for some “relatively” easy broaching but this is something that must be practiced. I went ahead and put all the specs and details in description. MSRP is 1,499.99 but I’ve seen previous yea old models go for $1000-$1200. Thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@gatorade2366]

Have a question about your trident 15, do you use a pfd that has foam full back or just the top. I just bought a new trident 15 and am looking at new pfd’s just don’t want to waste money buying the wrong one

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

I have several PFD’s, the one I use for my trident is the Stohlquist Rocker. The foam is more towards my back center spins leaving me more than enough comfort to paddle. For me it’s the perfect jacket unless you want a bunch of pocket accessories.

[@mikebruehl7341]

Man how do the electronics hold up when they take on so much water paddling through the wave breaks.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

I haven’t had any issues with the lowrance, and that’s because it’s been fully submerged. I think the key is to just baby the terminals. I always grease them and trim back any wires that look corroded.

[@DONALDOBRIAN]

I hope Ocean Kayak pays you. Because of you you made me buy two👍🏼

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Dirty Dee haha, I hope you’re enjoying them man. Great kayaks, and soon I’m going to show you how to super charge them ;)

[@mickcarson8504]

Nah, nobody will pay you, regardless on how good your video is. You spend hours and hours busting you brains and time to make a review/video for nothing. Manufactures of these kayaks are very happy of these sheep/suckers who dive ideas for nothing. I wouldn't waste my time giving them one inch. They will soon expect a mile of good review, including a well made video - for free, while they laugh all the way to the Bank. That's why KZbin was created, to rip the public's ideas off and no payment made. In the past, your ideas would go through a Patent Office and those who want to make/iimprove their products from your patent will have to pay. But no, in KZbin, every fool gives free ideas, which means, the rich will get richer, the fool poorer. Not fair. Reviews and videos are (Thumbs down)

[@jaradwhite9352]

Beautiful. Makes want to consider no pedal drive..... At least for a minute anyway.... Lol. Good work as always.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

LOL ya wake up and say...na I like my pedals. Thanks for tuning in brother. Tight lines Jarad.

[@motozixxer245]

The clips on my modpod center hatch don't lock down very tight. Any ideas what the issue could be?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Over the years I've noticed a little of the same. You can do a couple of things. Put some sort of thicker weather stripping around the lip of the mold, or you can actually convert over back to a wrap around clip. Basically like the old school kayak hatches use to lock in place. I may release some content on these side grades soon for clarification.

[@motozixxer245]

@@NextLevelFishingTV Thanks for the advice. I'd be interested in that content if you make a video about it and I'm sure it would help others as well.

[@BurhanMuntasser]

Do you think that this kayak will be suitable for scuba diving and spearfishing? The rated weight capacity is only 455 lb | 206.4 kg, is this ok when you are right at this capacity with all of the dive equipment and possibly the fish you catch?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Burhaneddin Muntasser you can push the weight capacity and be fine. What you’ll notice is a loss in stability and significant performance once that number is exceeded.

[@manuelalonso1610]

Which other faster fishing kayak would you recommend for paddling medium distances in the sea?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Speed is relative. A pure sea kayak is going to be very narrow, but then when we hit the "kayak fishing world", things change. Most of these kayak can achieve the same distance based off the individuals endurance and form. The Malibu X-13, Viking Reload, Trident 13-15, Ocean Frenzy, Swell Watercraft, Jackson Kraken 13.5-15.5, and Stealth Kayaks are all part of the offshore world. The less effort paddling = greater the distance, but wind and paddling form can change these ranks around. A great questions! It's always tough answering it because it would require me to also know what sort of a paddler you are. If I where to rank them in speed I would put them like so...(NO wind) 1.) Stealth 2.) Swell 3.) Viking 4.) Trident 5.) Malibu X-13 6.) Kraken If I where to rank them in speed I would put them like so...(WITH wind) 1.) Stealth 2.) Trident 3.) Viking 4.) Kraken 5.) Swell 6.) Malibu X-13

[@manuelalonso1610]

@@NextLevelFishingTV Thanks a lot i tried a few sea kayaks but I wanted to try something more stable kayaks for fishing on my paddling trips. I will take a look at the other models, the trident seems to be a good option for the price. The stealths looks awesome though.

[@gloppy101]

Test paddle a Malibu X-13. I go back/forth on which I like better with my OK Prowler 15 vs X-13. I get slightly bit better tracking/speed with the X-13, but the Prowler is a bit easier to handle in fussy water and also a bit lighter. You need to at least sit on both and ideally paddle both. No wrong choices.

[@sharaguchi1]

@@NextLevelFishingTV I loved the video review and your ranking of how the kayaks paddle in calm conditions and in the wind. I'm on a Trident Ultra 4.3 in Hawaii, powered by Bixpy now, and it definitely seems safer when the weather turns ugly than the raised seat pedal boats my buddies are on. But then again, I've very biased. :-)

[@williamparsons4446]

Which length paddle did you settled on for this yak? I need to order a paddle for the Ocean Kayak Trident 15. I am strong like bull, 6'4" and tired of ordering the wrong shi**. Thank you

[@ElJuicePerformance]

Thank you ! Love it

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

imjuz thanks for tuning in! 🤙

[@jacquesjacobsz9243]

Great review.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thank you

[@melissilem2610]

As a female kayaker they lost me at 91 lbs, not happening even with a slide up onto my Jeep, because I couldn't combat the force if it came back at me during the lift.

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

melis silem yea the 15 is on the heavy side. If you like the design but want to go lighter check out the Trident-13 it’s in the 70lb range

[@JimiJo]

Why is it so hard to find this Yak in the UK…… 😬

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Not sure but it shouldn’t, ocean kayak is pretty global. Perhaps have a retailer reach out to Ocean Kayak.

[@fredericduflos762]

Hello, where is it possible to find it in France ? Thanks

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Good question! I'm not sure if Ocean has dealers in France but it's worth an email to find out.

[@juancarlosgonzales8055]

Can I use this on river,lakes and ponds or only in ocean?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Absolutely you can, but if you are looking for something more nimble and quicker on the turns...consider the trident-13 rather than the 15 seen here.

[@juancarlosgonzales8055]

@@NextLevelFishingTV the reason I asked it’s because it’s on sale for 800

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

That’s a heck of a sale price. Who’s asking it for that cheap?

[@juancarlosgonzales8055]

@@NextLevelFishingTV Sierra

[@millercastillo7327]

excelente es el kayak que compare proximamente saludos compadre

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Saludos hermano

[@brpmanmann1255]

how come kayak reviews don't show silhouettes of the undersides.. like chines and actual what's going on with the design?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Probably cause most folks don’t know what they are talking about or how to explain the importance of that into the design. There are a few things I contemplated on getting into and probably should have. I’ll definitely incorporate that into future reviews, I’ve only done two.

[@krunoslavcicmir5166]

Whats your thought on Hobie revolution vs trident

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Two different animals man, but the revo is definitely on my top 5 offshore picks. I try to separate drive vs paddle kayaks because people tend to lean one way or the other despite anything outside of the drive. If I had to pick, still the Trident.... you get so many options you’ll appreciate in the long run that the revo can’t do.

[@krunoslavcicmir5166]

@@NextLevelFishingTV Interesting, appreciate your response! love your videos, thank v much

[@ElJuicePerformance]

Great videos big fan

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

imjuz welcome to the grinder!!!!

[@ElJuicePerformance]

I picked up two trident 13s haven’t been able to use them or put them to the test due to shoulder injury I’m good now I can’t wait to take them out after watching your review I’ll feel comfortable taking them out on lake Michigan thank for the review great job on the videos

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Thanks @@ElJuicePerformance. Don't ignore that injury! I haven't had much experience on the T-13's, but I know many guys choose them over the T-15 because of the convenience moving them around.

[@ElJuicePerformance]

I won’t ignore the injury ! I’ll will always be with a partner just in case especially on the bigger lakes . thanks for everything !

[@mickcarson8504]

How heavy is it?

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Mick Carson T-15 is about 90 lbs. T-13 around 70 lbs

[@mickcarson8504]

@@NextLevelFishingTV Trident is a nice name for a kayak.

[@jckdnls9292]

My ultra is still better.. the middle compartment is so big, I use it as a live well, plus a small soft cooler for drinks and snacks .. this trident one is tiny..

[@NextLevelFishingTV]

Jck Dnls beast of a kayak for sure

[@sharaguchi1]

I agree 100%. The Trident Ultra series was the best fishing kayak OK ever made. I'm on the Ultra 4.3 and put my smaller fishbag plus my tackle bag inside the center hatch I had cut out. My Large Hobie kill bag is in the rear tank well. I only have to turn around behind my seat if I truly catch something big, and the Ultra 4.3 is stable enough not to huli (flip) if I do that correctly.

[@stepheneurosailor1623]

👍

[@ПОСООБРАЖЕНИЯМСОВЕСТИ-д9е]

Как жаль что моей пенсии в России даже на весло не хватит ! а каяк достойный ! эх мне бы такой!!