Fishing Kayak Hull Test | Dragging a Kayak | How Long Will It Last

[@OlTommyBoy]

Awesome Chad! I can leave my trailer at home now...

[@KentuckyBassin]

Lol best comment

[@timcureton9661]

😂😂😂😭

[@johnbolton7598]

Luther and the Bonafide team have really outdone themselves. Well done team!

[@Adventures101.]

Wife and i laughed our butts off . And yes .... test / test / test more stuff . Fun to watch , nice to actually see how strong / or weak the products will be . No one really does this . Thanks for making the video .

[@Dime5150]

I do love watching over the top tests! Real life I can do but pushing the limits hurt the bank roll, swing for the fences and beyond. I'll keep watching!

[@henrycisneros9080]

Keep 'em coming! No one else does this kind of thing with Kayaks. Video was fun. You have a beautiful family.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Henry Cisneros thanks and will do

[@mburke1211]

Loved this video! The humor was great, and I liked the touch of including your family (great family, by the way!). I have always been ultra-cautious about dragging my yak, and this definitely eases my mind. Keep the great content coming.

[@KayakDIY]

I just referenced this video yesterday. 5yrs later and still relevant. Chad you are always welcome at our family home in SW Florida. God bless brother. You got an infectious personality and good soul. Always a joy seeing your vids. 👊

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you sir and likewise. I’m going to spend some time in Florida this winter so Let’s make it happen. I would love to collaborate on a few ideas.

[@nathanhardister7743]

I love watching the durability test. Would like to see more videos like it

[@weedsnager]

Love videos like this. Show us how you launch your kayak. From the time you take it off the trailer, to the time you step in it.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

weedsnager that video will be out next week or early the following week

[@CosmicFishbowl]

Thanks for this video. It's hilarious and puts my mind at ease a little. I recently bought a nice fishing kayak, and i've been neurotic about dragging it around, even just a little bit. This is great stuff.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you

[@joebleaux7039]

This opened my eyes to more options in the kayak world simply because of a fear i had to transport certain kayaks.

[@kellymason4190]

That is amazing. Awesome quality. Send me that Kayak and I’ll gladly put it to use. Then I’ll do a record of how long it lasts after being dragged 15.2 miles. 🤙🏻

[@kevinwill6287]

Awesome!! I'd like to see it elevated by the rear and drug on the V. It seems that's where my rash comes from running the bow up on ramps

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Kevin Will that’s in part 2

[@pauljordan756]

😆😆😆 great that you got your family involved! Keep up the great videos!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thank you

[@hdlstns]

great video! I have often wondered this same thing... dragged my Bonafide out of the garage today for a few feet to load it on the trailer. I was a little worried but not now! Thanks

[@joehensley8139]

I’ve been bouncing back and forth between a Nucanoe pursuit and a Bonafide SS127, I think I just made up my mind. Thanks for the video it was fun, your wife and kids are great.

[@brianmorales8169]

You and the wife are a trip. I had to laugh like crazy when she said the tootie roll pop haha.

[@zulu5oscar765]

Great video! Not only was it funny and entertaining, but now I won't feel rotten if I have to drag my kayak a few feet to the launch!

[@bowagoner9877]

I cannot wait for my SS 107 to arrive, don't think I will be pulling it down the street. Great video.👊

[@kevinsandells9933]

That was a great video. I bet the neighborhood thought the clampets where moving in. Lol

[@robertramirez908]

I really enjoyed this, specially the destructive part. Editing and music was point. Good job

[@SHIMCAL]

Chad this was fricken hilarious love watching Christy freak out while your driving

[@keithpowell2786]

Love the video Chad, and yes I love these top would love to see you do more with all kinds of fishing equipment now I feel a lot better about dragging my big rig up and down the boat ramp

[@ronaldkondler5792]

Who would have thought? I expected only a mile or so! Boy, was I wrong! I laughed out loud when your sweetie said, "12.5 miles!" Great video, Chad! You sure instilled confidence in just how solid the construction is with the current state of plastics are these days!! SUPER-INFORMATIVE VIDEO! Thanks, Chad!

[@mckmh07167]

That was awesome. I don’t think I’ll be dragging my kayak to work he lake, but definitely gives me some more confidence in dragging from my car to wherever I need to get to

[@devinkeeton2306]

Hurts to see this happen cuz I want one so bad but at the same time it reinforces my decision to save for it. Great video

[@MrSkolcom2115]

I feel much better about dragging my Bonafide ss127 around lol. Good stuff Chad!!!

[@wesyamaha21]

Good test but honestly do you drag your kayak completely empty? I don’t think so. A sufficient test would be to load the kayak as if you were headed to the lake with power poles, graphs, loaded tackle, batteries, and rods. There would be a lot more damage done to the hull if it was loaded down.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

You will see the results of that too. 😜

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Loved the test. I'm always nervous about dragging my kayak from my SUV to the water . I'm not worried anymore thank you!

[@ctyakfishin1039]

Great demo on the hull integrity. Got me sold brother

[@Edge1775]

Another great video! also, you could have added I doubt anyone will be dragging their yak by hand 15 to 20 mph.. one hell of a test! keep um coming bro love your stuff

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Thanks and will do.

[@greenmachineangler]

I can't help but think about the folks who really baby their kayaks. They are careful to never drag it a foot on concrete. They put all kinds of odd products from tape to bed liner on the bottom to "protect" the hull. And here we see 15 miles of dragging on the bare hull, still with a solid bottom. Awesome.

[@flikdurbean349]

Thats right, bonafide are for dragging around. Hobies are for fishing.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

flikdurbean and comments like this are for buttheads.

[@toddoflynn5928]

Thats awesome! Wonder how many miles a cheap yak (like a sun dolphin or pelican) would go before wearing a hole through the hull? Great videos man!

[@rloera601]

Yes more videos like that would be nice. It’s is what I look at when buying!

[@TexasFishinGal1]

This makes me feel a heck of a lot better. I have the Old Town Sportsman 106PDL. I live on the lake. I haven’t worried about wheels because I usually drag it across grass and then maybe 15 feet of dried clay and then sand to the waters edge. Since we’ve been in a drought, the lake is way down and what is exposed is wet clay that you sink half way up your shins. Yesterday, not thinking, that’s where a launched. I got it in the water, but I knew I’d have to come in at a different spot. I found better solid ground about a quarter mile around the corner. It’s not very far unless you are dragging a boat loaded down with all your fishing gear.😂. I walked back to the house and got my little tractor and drug it that quarter of a mile on the sand back to my launch behind the house. I was so afraid that I was going to ruin my kayak with the friction of the hot sand scrapping the underside of a ten foot piece of plastic. I put it in the garage and didn’t look to see the damage. So, today I was looking for a good cart that would handle rough terrain and came across this video of yours. I am soooo glad I did! I just went out to the garage and looked under my kayak. There’s barely a few hairline scratches on it. Solid as a rock. I don’t usually leave long comments, but after seeing your video, I had to tell my little story.

[@bruce7992]

I have 2 old town kayaks and also a canoe - they are the best!

[@LarryTalbot_1313]

I'm completely shocked someone didn't call the police!!! "Sorry officer, I was just going to deliver this kayak down the street. The buyer said he wanted it 'broken in' first!"

[@jeanrockprince]

My favorite video that you've done!

[@jillcampbell3510]

This is really helpful. I am looking for a used kayak and I see alot of scratches on most of them. But I am sure the owners have never done this!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Glad it helped Jill.

[@iamkarlmeyer]

Hahaha...the back and forth with your wife while dragging this boat was hilarious. I did cry a little because wrecking a boat makes me sad, but whatever...entertaining vid.

[@badmofo350]

I've worked for a couple major kayak makers doing rotomolding and I've done some destruction testing on culled boat. I've slammed small white water boats down onto the end of a piece of angle iron several times as hard as i could. Never managed to puncture one. LLDPE is tough. Don't feel sorry for your hulls!

[@mikespangler2475]

I’d like to see a wilderness systems drug. Like a ride 115 or smething. Keep it up chad. Great videos. Also...is there such a thing as being able to refinish a kayak after a lot of wear and tear.

[@SillyTubereal]

This wasn't an accurate test. There was no weight on the kayak, and the bow was lifted.

[@sportyroads5682]

Yes. LOVE the stress test vids!!!

[@shainebingham9310]

Wife said our conversations would be the same we dragged a kayak. Shes the concerned on and I'm just the professional lol.

[@peterhavord5984]

You deserve the road safety citizen of the year award

[@scottdwyer5268]

And that's why I went with a Bonafide, was just delivered hasn't hit the water yet but its ready. Thanks Chad watching your videos convinced me to go Bonafide.

[@dougdeakin6478]

Makes me feel better about dragging my outback places. Good video

[@fpalbrecht]

Amazing, never would have guessed. Very helpful, thanks.

[@seanquinn4281]

Thank you for settling the debate between my wife and I

[@showmeoutdoors3220]

Great video! I guess i shouldn't have winced when then slid my new RS117 out of the sales tent. I won't be so cautious with it unloading from now on. Always learning...

[@DB020204]

I drag my WS RideX all the time. Fresh and salt. Salt inshore it gets dragged across oyster beds. Some of the toughest stuff ever. My 10 year old son’s lower priced Lifetime takes about the same beating and it is holding up pretty good. They are made of tuff stuff.

[@ontheroadfishing9015]

Dude I love this video you got an awesome family man I would like to see more of these tests done. I was worried about dragging my new ss-27 around that I'm picking up in 2 weeks but now I have no care in the world..

[@TNRVG]

Haha! I had the experience of having my kayak hit by a truck and pinned underneath it for about a mile. It was forcefully pushed down on the asphalt. No holes were made in it!

[@jakebangs8924]

That’s impressive to me!!! My wife and I have cheap kayaks and they are worn thin on keel just from boat ramps! We’re talking feet at most let alone miles! Great video! Thanks!! Now to save money for bonfides

[@mattk115519]

Let Christie sit in it while you drag it! The video entertainment value will better than anything on prime time!

[@kristiehoover7847]

Matt Kottman how about Chad sits in it while I drive??? I am pretty sure that would be the funniest thing we all have seen in a while 😜

[@Spaceshuttlegunner]

Why am I just seeing this video now. This was great.

[@ncfishon965]

Great video can't wait to get my ss127. Guys ar so funny lol!! You could have got some cardio in a walked n dragged it Chad lol but love the video do more test vids love it.

[@levicoua]

The key is to drag it with the kayak being completely flat on the ground like how you have it. This way the weight is more evenly distributed instead of on just one spot. I learned this the hard way. For 3 years I dragged my kayak by lifting the front from the grab handle. This distributed all the weight to one spot and created a hole at the stern of my kayak. I know better now.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

LChang127 you will want to see Part 2 on Monday then. 🤔

[@levicoua]

Chad Hoover Just watched it. That bonafide is pretty tough. Seems like dragging it as low or flat as possible and keel gaurds are the way to go. If only you posted these videos a few years earlier. That way I might've been able to save all my electronics that got flooded inside my hull! Thanks for the vids, keep it up!

[@daveadkins2976]

Awesome test, makes it easier to figure out which type kayak to purchase. Very durable, keep up the testing of items makes it easier to know what will last when you buy it. Maybe test a paddle to see if they are tough also. Thank you!!!!

[@blinderb1032]

That was awesome. My wife would have been SO embarrassed!! Maybe you can do the same with a $200 Walmart fishing yak.

[@shred5]

And I'm always worried about dragging mine short distances to the lake. I feel better now, thanks for this

[@thomascodding8044]

That was awesome. I'm so glad I just bought a new ss127. One thing I don't have to worry about now. Durability testing is a great thing. Find things that you know the average person is doing to do to a kayak and do it bigger. I have been a Maintenance Technician for 26 years. I know how assemblers and other employees will break a tool before I give it to them.

[@MeAndMyBigMouthBass]

the newest member of the Mythbusters team

[@theoglesby7674]

Awesome video. I think you sold me on the SS127.

[@scottehrlich6653]

That was a fun way to deal with the reluctant dragsters , ya crazy bastido, lesson learned. best part was asking Father Time “where the ramp is?” Was that Luther’s first born hid #0001? Thanks for all you do Brother. Over.

[@bradsexton7295]

Awesome. I will be buying one for sure.

[@zoommaster7253]

Just bought first yak. Perception pescador pro 10 and was wondering if it take a beating on the drag to water. Great video yes please do more like on paddles abuse. Thanks chad keep it up. Mike ct

[@p-mac5969]

“No it’s cause I’ve got common sense” says the guy dragging a kayak behind a truck haha. Much love from NC. By the way im still waiting for Mo Bass to come back around.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

P - Mac he gets out on Parole this summer

[@christopherarmstrong9815]

This sold me even more on buying the SS107!!

[@larryl6683]

You know what, this video does a great favor to lazy people like me. I like to clip a tow rope to my boat and drag it rather than carry it on my shoulder. You just enabled me to do it guilt free! WOOP WOOP! I always felt like I might be shortening the life of my boat by doing it and now I know I don't have to bother worrying about it!

[@suhwateezea.214]

I subscribed on this video. Your wifes 12.5 mile guess was hilarious then your son doing the classic bet where you shut the other person out. Classic family. How do you think this kayak would compare to a 2019 Hobie Outback?? I really like this demonstration and it actually makes me feel better about dragging it lol. I didnt even like dragging it on dirt at first lol

[@noahjohns7954]

Hobie hulls get super soft when hot, old towns hold up better as well as most other brands.

[@michaelsullivan988]

Informative entertainment or entertaining information? You be the judge. Great video.

[@mikeetc9335]

Interesting,how would other kayaks stack up, I'd watch that,I wasn't expecting that outcome

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That’s a good question. Since most are made of similar materials, it should be similar in theory. I will see if I can get some hulls to test out

[@admillerr]

Need more videos like this for sure!!!

[@bdroddy]

Now have Chad riding in it while pulling it around the neighborhood!!

[@lojofishing]

I know I put my kayak through hell, but hey...that's why they cost so much money right? They should be able to hold up

[@honey2badger]

Lojo didn't you just have to fix yours? How did your pa wear through? Think a keel guard is worth it to put on?

[@subscriberswithnovidoesc-ii5ys]

lojo.fishing hi lojo

[@joettev2]

we drag kayaks on ends rarely in middle would we have a drag... do this again on the ends where they have to do more mold warping to make curvatures to the hulls and lets see results please.

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Joette Vance * Joette's Casual Day it’s already been done. It will come out Monday.

[@halanfones9345]

great video for you and Bonafide

[@hankkeene9000]

I think seeing more product testing videos like this is an awsome idea Chad it would definitely influence my decision especially on bigger money items keep it up buddy great job

[@midwestfisherman]

That’s impressive and funny! 👍

[@ChadHooverFishing]

midwestfisherman thanks!

[@rickyricardo58]

"You know where the boat ramp is..............the boat ramp." That was funny, that guy was looking at you like......."what the.................."

[@ChadHooverFishing]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@nathanhardister7743]

Need to show a video we’re you drag the kayak like you would be heading to the water. I wonder how the back edges would hold up. I still think I would take forever to drag through the hull but would be curious how bad it would be

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That's in Part 2 which releases Monday

[@nathanhardister7743]

Awesome can’t wait. Love the videos

[@qcn_cummins4146]

Very informative. I would like to see more disturuction testing.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

A quick blast of black spray paint between stops would’ve been illuminating.

[@greg-leftguntersville-ridd9748]

I’d expect nothing less from Luther and Bonafide. Not all manufactures can say the same. I know of a +$1500 kayak that didn’t last a year before a hole was dragged through the hull.

[@GorillaStunter]

Greg -Left Guntersville- Riddle which one was it

[@greg-leftguntersville-ridd9748]

D Fitness I’d rather not say. My comment was meant to complement Luther and the folks at Bonafide, while also reminding folks that not all kayaks , even pricier ones, are created equal. If and/or when in doubt, don’t drag your kayak.

[@GorillaStunter]

Greg -Left Guntersville- Riddle gotcha 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@westside_t4r_216]

-hi-

[@robbiejohnson3698]

Good to know I am buying ss127 this week thanks Chad

[@markrine]

Holy cow what a great idea for a video!!!

[@ChadHooverFishing]

Mark Rine thanks!

[@aaronjohnson2312]

Chadhoover reminds me of when MoBass went kneeboarding behind the truck in VA.

[@chuck8228]

That's cool you know you got a good kayakafter doing that test

[@matttucker5117]

Man I have a rig rig and was nervous to drag mine but I think I'm over it now lol thanks chad

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome test!

[@offthehookbassfishing9608]

That was a good idea Chad i get tired of hearing people talk crazy about u dragging ur kayak I mean it's yours lol pull it how ever I want buddy

[@Robsmith1218]

Great test, give me some confidence for mine!! Keep doin what ur doin!!! Great info!!!

[@wayneschnaak762]

That truck is gonna break first 😂😂😂

[@crazyobservations3080]

The problem with this test is there is no comparison. i'm sure some kayaks will rash out long before others

[@ChadHooverFishing]

There was no comparison to be made. It was a test for durability for this kayak. Polyethylene for the most part is the same, with the exception of design, it’s all the same. This test wasn’t designed to be a comparison, it was designed to say, “Don’t worry so much about dragging your kayak as long as you aren’t in it and it ain’t loaded with 100#!”

[@yakcatdrifter6820]

And that's why bonefide ss127 is the best and I buying one since the first time you introduced it

[@landonwest4701]

This should get a million views

[@ChadHooverFishing]

That would be nice. LOL

[@rbishop12399]

Impressive results!

[@iballification]

Great video! I love torture test videos! Only real way to review something in my opinion.