2024 The REAL story behind KAKU Kayaks ZULU PDL AND VOODO

[@AliexFolgueira]

Kaku Kayaks can be purchase online directly from Kaku (affiliate link) geni.us/KhqAlA We drove over 10 hours to make this video series possible! Kevin, owner, and designer of Kaku Kayaks took time off his busy schedule to film a series of videos with me. It was a Saturday, we left the house at 4 am and got back at 1 am, Sunday. I spent the following week working on this first video, I took the kayaks out on the water day after day after I finished with my day job, to make sure I tested the boats and to gather cutaway footage for the series, I don't think I ever worked more on one video than this one. I hope you enjoy it, and as a form of gratitude, please like and share. Also, drop a comment, tell me what you want me to do next with these kayaks. I came back home with a Kaku Zulu PDL and a Voodoo! Kaku Kayaks can be purchased directly from Kaku, the shipping rates are super fair, and they are delivered to your door by an independent, specialty delivery company, which means they will take care of your kayak! Please, if you want to buy a Kaku for yourself, use my affiliate link here, geni.us/KhqAlA it helps me tremendously! THANK YOU

[@shred5]

Kaku probably makes the best value kayaks on the market. Also top notch customer support too.

[@bradley4g63]

Kevin is the man . I transport kayaks for them ! Very nice kayaks !

[@AliexFolgueira]

How is it like to deliver these all over?

[@richardsanchezjr.2273]

FINALLY!!!!I love my Zulu! I first got mine during COVID without the pedal drive. Just like Kevin said, I purchased the drive and installed it within an hour or so. Now I have a minn kota with a Pro/Nav angler gps system for spot lock🤙my yak is awesome but so is the customer service. I have a few vids on my Instagram account but just recently started trying to record stuff so hopefully more in the near future. Glad you had a chance to show the Kaku yaks. Take care🤙

[@timdoll6718]

My daughter just bought a house and moved from Ohio to Tarpon Springs, it’s an awesome area ! I’ve visited her several times times and will be down there again in April . I’ll be sure to check out Kevin’s shop. I personally have an AP 120 that I keep at her house and they have some of the best salt and fresh water fishing in the area. Beautiful parks and waterways. Floridas best kept secret

[@AliexFolgueira]

Beautiful place, was very busy when we were there, Ap rules!

[@doug4950]

Extremely excited to see the rest of this series, have been wanting to see a detailed review on the Zulu

[@FishingWithAsianSteven]

I wanted to add a pedal kayak with my center console boat and I'm glad I ran into this video. I use to live in Palm Harbor and wish I knew about this company then. I'm looking at the Zulu pedal kayak. Love the honesty and fishing mindset from Kevin. Love the build quality!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Good people

[@victorxavier9977]

I like Kevin you can tell he's an honest no bs kinda guy 😁👍

[@AliexFolgueira]

he is

[@raymondstorm2710]

That guy is amazing and he makes his own kayaks here in America. I like that. Alex, I know you’re going through some tough times with viewership, but keep this up. This is what people want to see. Love you bro.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks bro, they do assemble them here, I had a great time helping put mine together haha 😄 Kayaking is super slow let's see what happens

[@raymondstorm2710]

@@AliexFolgueira I get it. I hate it would love for you to do is see if the titan X can handle the surf. I am going to get one

[@egc04]

made in China some assembly in America

[@AliexFolgueira]

@egc04 what isn't?

[@egc04]

OLD TOWN @@AliexFolgueira

[@TWC6724]

I like this dudes vision. He said if any of his kayaks had water coming up on the deck through the scuppers, he would go back to the drawing board. My current kayak does that 😢

[@raidercat9830]

Off to a great start with Kaku I can’t wait to see more. Thanks Brotha!!

[@AliexFolgueira]

thanks bro, zulu pdl coming

[@WhitchurchFishing1]

Great video Aliex Keven is a great guy i myself have a Kaku voodo myself 2023 model Black and white and he took great care of me had my Kayak in a few days and i live in IL

[@Liz_Zervos]

I had a Zulu and the tracking, paddling etc was pretty good. I found two things lacking: the pedal drive and the seat. I’ve seen that there’s a fix to help keep the pedal drive more secure as it would wobble side to side and didn’t feel “solid” as you pedaled. As for the seat it was the deal breaker for me. Too low and very uncomfortable. If there was an alternative seat akin to Bonafide or NuCanoe, I would have just swapped out and motorized it. Sold it a few months ago and am now super comfy in an Unlimited. Kevin is a good dude and does our city of Tarpon Springs proud.

[@AliexFolgueira]

When did you test your Zulu pdl because this is is solid, seat sits very high, 6.5 ft plus guys maybe want it taller, I'm gonna measure its high versus the other you mentioned

[@Liz_Zervos]

@@AliexFolgueira I put mine on the water in April of last year. I have long legs and found that a day of tournament fishing was fatiguing, and the lack of lumbar support was glaring as well. Just my $.02.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@elizabethz569 mine felt solid, pushed it hard, I know a lot of people wants the chair super high or extra back support and stuff, a complaint I hear a lot from other brands as well, solutions I would say, kayak ,cushion and seat raisers

[@techguyMD]

​@@AliexFolgueira Kevin came out with an upgraded mounting system for the pedal drive. You can upgrade the original one for like $7. It comes with that plastic mount and the clips that clip the drive-in place. It makes it way more secure.

[@craigbarnard8721]

I had the Zulu , I recommend it for paddle power . Often times removing the seat and use as a sup. It was heavy but performed well

[@AliexFolgueira]

Heavy for a super but not for a kayak, nice middle ground, with a nice kayak kart it is weightless

[@trigger357]

Sheesh. Crazy amount of options for that price point. Sold.

[@KayakDIY]

Great scalloping in Anclote river area. My friend’s home is probably 1-2 miles away. Beautiful water. We would have beautiful water like that in Cape Coral if Florida Lake O discharges would stop.

[@AliexFolgueira]

nice place broooo! don't forget the autobot

[@carlomiranda3799]

I have been waiting for this review. Thanks, Alex.

[@Oscaralvarado376]

Great job Aliex as a host allowing the owner of Kaku to be honest with his kayaks. Thanks enjoyed the video. We’ve met before at ICAST before doing a review of kayaks.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Kevin was epic! are you going to iCast this year?

[@joshuamckillen3712]

Been looking at these for years def a buy soon.

[@AliexFolgueira]

they are worth the money, also shipping is not expensive at all, if you do order please use my affiliate link, geni.us/KhqAlA thanks :)

[@BravoBassin]

I really like this set up I think I am going to have to order one of these bad boys!

[@AliexFolgueira]

They do what Kevin says they do, draft shallow, paddle well, stand up easy even on the high seat

[@BravoBassin]

@@AliexFolgueira Awsome and I am glad you did this video as well to show off some other companies out there that are making better kayaks in my opinion then some of these higher priced ones. thanks for all the great videos you do I have followed you for many years now and have always appreciated the honesty of your channel.

[@fairwind8222]

That place is awesome!

[@AliexFolgueira]

yup best part you can catch fish from the dock

[@fairwind8222]

@@AliexFolgueira and fish from the bar

[@AliexFolgueira]

@fairwind8222 that's right

[@scottconn62]

I've only had a few opportunities to take my Voodoo out. It's been on a pond, a lake and a small river. It tracks extremely well. It paddles very well for the size. I am tempted to put a motor on it when I retire and get to fish a lot. My granddaughter went with me one time. I set up a beach chair that I strapped down with long Velcro straps and an eyes on the front rails. It was super easy to set up and it worked perfectly and she had a great time. I'm really looking forward to your review of it. Thank you Alex!

[@kennedybj1]

Very nice to see something cool made in the USA and is about 1000.00 cheaper then the competition..!!

[@cyberyakeradventures]

I love the look of that zulu. The pedal drive scares me on it. I wish Kevin the very best. Seems like a good person.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I was worry about the drive too, remember that awful experience with vanhunks propel drive ? I put the Zulu with the drive on the water as soon as possible I was like I need to make sure this thing works before I make any video, and it did work! It was solid, it didn't pop out, it didn't wobble, it felt like a pdl kayak from the get go, like the natives.

[@cyberyakeradventures]

@@AliexFolgueira but that is one hell of a large contraption to hold it down. I told Kevin I think it was smart to team up a few videos with you. Help get that kaku name out there with some of your reviews.

[@AliexFolgueira]

​@CyberYakerAdventures thanks bro, gonna try to put the Zulu pdl water demo out soon, then power, then voodoo, lots of work get done

[@robbiejohnson3698]

This Kayak is the best I have bought the Zulu my picture is on the Zulu I love the kayak paddle well and very stable Kevin is the best person in the business he will work with you Kevin is the real deal His Character is true thank you

[@AliexFolgueira]

Agreed, hey what are you floating now?

[@techguyMD]

Pedal drives aren't dead. I prefer the simplicity of throwing a pedal drive in and fishing hands-free. No battery cables or registration to have to deal with. It's just easier. I like to paddle also. That's why I have a Zulu

[@rockisawesome100]

@@techguyMD not to mention the health benefits of packing in a workout into your fishing excursion haha

[@BobBohner4851]

Man that guy is my kind of guy. Great vid. Thanks so much

[@HeOkayFishing]

Got me a green Zulu pedal drive. Love it. I hope to get a motor at some point but damn $$ 😩. Some day 👍🏼. Great videos my man. Appreciate you ✊🏽

[@AliexFolgueira]

i think a simple watersnake will push this thing 4mph at least, i hope to make that video (amazon afffiliate ) amzn.to/49zY0pC

[@gmcjimmyandblazer]

Alex.. have you tried to flip it?

[@AliexFolgueira]

soon

[@gmcjimmyandblazer]

@@AliexFolgueira .. I want to get one, just waiting for your true review on it in the wild. Great and informative videos, keep up the excellent videos. Thanks!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@gmcjimmyandblazer did you see my fishing video in the everglades with the Zulu?

[@gmcjimmyandblazer]

@@AliexFolgueira I believe so . I'll check it out again

[@AliexFolgueira]

it is this one, i think fishing starts at min 17ish kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqSXg4eIec6lh6s

[@nicholasvelez3653]

What motor is on that green Zulu seen in the video 👀 moving pretty good

[@AliexFolgueira]

It is, extremely fast there is this nt300 and the kayak version nk300 geni.us/Zk6E

[@Archenhaust]

I wondered what Rob Van Dam was up to after wrestling. Just never thought it would be kayaks.

[@AliexFolgueira]

hahah good one

[@TheMass33]

BRo you got me w/ the clickbait 😂😂😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

Check kaku ig

[@PickleballBatman]

Where is the girl AH!

[@AliexFolgueira]

she is all over kaku ig account, check it out

[@johnk5498]

Aliex, You’ve becoming a “boat channel” than a “fishing channel”. But it looks like you’re getting a lot of stuff for free.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Go thru the the top videos on this channel dating back to 2017, it has always been about kayaks, bigger kayaks, small plastic boats, big boats and I have been getting "free stuff " since 2016 IF you can call driving 10 hours and spending the whole week working "free"

[@RoscoeCoaltrain]

U could put motor exactly where pedal drive hatch is. Aliex I wish I had your opportunities.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Zulu iGuide Motor coming. This trip took 5 years to happen.

[@craigbarnard8721]

I want one , I liked the Zulu using it paddle and standing to paddle .

[@AliexFolgueira]

buy.it, shipping isnt expensive at all

[@michaell1665]

That Zulu with my NK300 would be a fast machine on the water!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Very fast indeed

[@BassManStrikes]

Nice thumbnail 👌 😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

ha!

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻

[@XtraordinaryFishing]

Love my zulu check out some of the vids in mine! My and the wife can even ride together

[@AliexFolgueira]

yup 500# who paddles ?

[@XtraordinaryFishing]

@AliexFolgueira power baby!! I learned from the best haha. Got the Amazon haswing remote trolling motor transom mounted. So it acts as rudder and i keep my nice open deck

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@XtraordinaryFishing 😀😀😄😄😄 awesome!

[@mikestrong3910]

Seats are super uncomfortable and any kind of wind sucks paddling in

[@AliexFolgueira]

Can always add more cushion

[@Texasmade1976]

A 42 inch snook and the pic is a redfish

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yesss finally someone noticed!

[@Slabman20]

Trying to give you more watch hours, and wishing God’s speed and blessings over your life!{

[@1NOnly228]

The girl in the thumbnail isn't in the video. For those just looking for her 😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

technically thats incorrect the photo shows in the video lol I'm just taking a page from mr beast, he shows himself going thru the trials but is not the one lol creative license haha

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...two burly dudes instead. I'm unsubscribing, ha ha...

[@AliexFolgueira]

@RadReelingFishing you gonna miss the 7 dinners and 6 lunches in my next 4 hours camping video, I hear a famous KZbinr will make an appearance

[@RadReelingFishing]

OK, I'll stay, ha ha...@@AliexFolgueira