Hobie Pro Angler Stability Test (WE GET WET!)

[@aaanglers]

What do you guys think? Stable?

[@beezyfishingoutdoors_2168]

Yeah it's pretty stable.....

[@willr69420]

Totally stable boat, great "edu-taint-ment"

[@heathercummins1644]

Boat's more stable than the driver... lol Nice job editing the side-by-side!!

[@airwarrior5125]

Yes .

[@LowellFrancisco]

Very stable!

[@christophershoe9642]

I have a Evoke 125 fishing yak and I can stand from bow to stern, no problem and casting, I am 5'7 140 soaking wet though. Done all of this to test my yak in shallow water before I went out and encountered the same problems, just like you. :) Love my Kayak! She passed all the test, except with the same problem you dealt with, water in the cargo and hold. But like you said, "Not enough to sink your ship" or maybe you didn't say it, you said, (if you have water in your boat, get it out!)Thanks, I, and others, really appreciate your love for fishing and helping other anglers.

[@aaanglers]

Heck yeah man, that’s awesome! This test was so fun

[@TheRayford13]

Just found this video, great job showing what that kayak can do. Thanks!

[@rogerhale6404]

Just got mine. Very stable. Besides that, you cannot beat the exclusive 360 drive!! A couple dry bags and all would have been good for you.

[@saltyfresh2558]

Could you do a stability video with differently weighted, differently rigged from bare to tournament level? I’m pretty sure a lot of people would like to see this with common rigging. Awesome video guys

[@czwest7845]

I Tie a 6'rope to H-rail and leave in side pouch. When you flip bring rope over hull put your feet on hull and hold rope and spring back to right your Pa!.

[@thebrandonrussell]

Speaking of rope… I was thinking how well would a “step rope “ be on the back of the boat to help you climb on the kayak in deeper water. Oh, and good suggestion for flipping the yak back over.

[@davide1029]

This video really help me choosing the best kayak for me, the PA14💪. Thanks!

[@aaanglers]

Glad to hear it!

[@DIGTHEVOICE]

Hahahaha! Dude I flipped my PA 14 360 as a test in the pool at home and I was surprised how much water that front hatch took in quickly. Had to use the sponge. Its stable as hell though. I love it.

[@aaanglers]

I was a little surprised by the water... but I guess it makes sense. Still stable and definitely not worried about it sinking, but it might get wet lol.

[@DIGTHEVOICE]

@@aaanglers Indeed. Btw. I just dropped by boat off at the dealer to install the Boondox Landing Gear. I emailed them your walkthrough. After four trips flipping it on its side and damaging my LED running lights, I was over it. New Lights and Landing Gear will have me right.

[@aaanglers]

@@DIGTHEVOICE You're going to love the wheels!

[@steeevo0136]

Best way to flip it back upright is to push yourself down in the water, then launch yourself up across the hull, or on from the stern if you prefer. You can lie there whilst you get your breath back if necessary. Then reach your hands down to grab the side rail and pull the kayak back over. EVERYBODY should practice re-entry on ANY craft in all conditions as the FIRST safety lesson ! Well, OK, maybe not on the Queen Elizabeth, but you get my point. 🤣

[@chillios2222]

just saw one of these on the lake, it was moving out pretty well

[@cameronyoung2004]

I got the same onyx life vest. I love it for fishing.

[@williambalestreri8665]

Capsized mine several years ago. Hot my head and shoulders outside the center of gravity and over I went. Capsizing wasn’t a big deal. What I didn’t expect was the front hatch filling with water. If I hadn’t been 20 yards from the shoreline, I would have floated there till help arrived. Stable but once it goes, it can fill with water. I put extra hatch locks on to help maintain the seal when flipped. I also do not carry much in the front hatch any more. Don’t get me wrong, I love my PA14, but don’t trust the stability especially if you are a bigger person. All the guys in these videos look like they font weigh more than a buck seventy five. Just my opinion and opinions vary.

[@thebrandonrussell]

what kind of hatch latches did you use?

[@williambalestreri8665]

@@thebrandonrussell Hobie Kayak Hatch Latch Kit Adjustable

[@RKkayak45]

He’s 6’1” 225

[@CalcasieuImperialPiper]

What kind of kayak are you recommending then?

[@chasej556]

I plan on buying one here in the next few months but im only about 125lbs so I imagine I could stand anywhere on that kayak and it wouldn't tip. If I got hit by a wave or I got unbalanced sure, I'd go over, but I don't think I'm gonna be able to swamp it unless I try. I also don't plan to weigh it down a ton, at least not for awhile, ill eventually put a graph and trolling motor, but when I get it, all I'll have with me is a couple rods, my tackle box and pfd and maybe a small cooler for my lunch

[@904fishingmusicandadventur9]

a towel??? ...too funny... yeah, I bring a towel ...seriously, some good stuff right there!!!

[@JJ-my9uw]

So had my first accidental flip. When removing the drive move forward with identical points of contact. THIS TIME I did not. Had toes on the deck with one leg and knee with the other. When I returned to the chair I unbalanced to the left and put all the weight on one rail. As it tipped I instinctively pushed away… that compounded the tilt. Other than equal points of contact what did I learn? KEEP THINGS SECURE!! Keep the leash on your drive( had to dive for it and luckily got it back) lost a $1000 phone. Had my pole in hand another$300

[@aaanglers]

Holy cow... At least you're okay!

[@ryankwiecinski2132]

Since you are an avid Ned fisher, any tips or tricks to stop snags in the rocks on a river bed? Or is that just something that comes with the technique?

[@aaanglers]

I get less snags with an ewg ned head than an open hook. Typically I use those on rivers. Lifted Jigs, owner hooks and a few other brands make them. WOO! should have a tungsten one out soon.

[@ronniekotler9265]

This is a great video, made me lough

[@1020Robn]

Honest opinion…which is more stable? Pa14 or Autopilot 136?

[@aaanglers]

Pa14 by quite a margin

[@edgars00789]

So which is better of the pro 12 or the 14

[@aaanglers]

14 hands down

[@edgars00789]

@@aaanglers I wish I could own the 14 but I don't have enough money to buy one I'm a very poor young man

[@BassAngler]

Hey man. I’m currently looking at the PA 14 as well. I’m 6’1 280lbs. In your opinion, do you think I would be okay standing on it as well? I can currently stand on a Teton pro 116 but it’s definitely not a safe feeling being on it.

[@aaanglers]

I feel that it is insanely stable for me

[@johngenoni1927]

Great video guys

[@jamessilverman4887]

How would you right the yak in deep water?

[@aaanglers]

grab the middle guardian shield and lean back

[@jamessilverman4887]

How would it fare with the Boonedox pontoons?

[@aaanglers]

not sure, but probably amazing

[@LowellFrancisco]

Informative and entertaining video.😀👍

[@aaanglers]

Thanks! 👍

[@joshroe3735]

What kind of cart is that

[@aaanglers]

Boonedox

[@joshroe3735]

Thanks

[@liammadigan3083]

Love the yaking vids

[@frankc2159]

was the skeg completely out?

[@aaanglers]

Yes

[@John-of5sh]

I know this video is a couple years old , but in your mind do you feel the PA 14 is more stable than thePA 12? Thanks for making this video, you may have just saved a life or two!

[@aaanglers]

Yes!

[@beezyfishingoutdoors_2168]

Took a plunge lol👍🏾👍🏾🎣🎣🎣

[@MrExo_3D]

what about a 300lb dude? you think it would still be stable?

[@aaanglers]

For sure, the weight limit is like 450

[@shawndean8358]

Not a real world test without it loaded for fishing , let's see that one and then make a decision.

[@airwarrior5125]

Could you tell me the brand wheels on your boondocks now . I stock ones float , so hard to get on , off in the water . Thanks , liked the vid 👍

[@aaanglers]

They are the newer boonedox. Contact them directly and ask for the HD wheels to replace yours.

[@mccoywernholm1698]

Where in Michigan do you live

[@aaanglers]

Grand Rapids area

[@mccoywernholm1698]

Ok I live in outside Stanton

[@doughylkema2920]

Where are your dry suits?

[@aaanglers]

Dry suit? It was like 65 out, didn't need it really. Actually fished a whole day after this.

[@doughylkema2920]

65 with water temperatures of 45 is different than 65 and water temperatures of 65. Thanks for posting. I just purchased a PA. Nice to see it’s stable

[@661godislove7]

How big are you bro

[@aaanglers]

6’2” 230 pounds

[@debraglass5744]

Super fun!!!!!!!

[@Skimdude6r8]

Looks like fun. I want one so bad

[@sethjusticewhite]

Invest in a dri-bag sir.

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

That's why they put shower curtain rods on the pa🤣

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

NOT A TRUE STABILITY TEST! YOU TOOK OVER 100 POUNDS OF GEAR OUT OF THE KAYAK!

[@aaanglers]

Yeah, I’m not dunkiNg all my stuff for a video. You’re welcome to

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

@@aaanglers Point I was making is... someone watching your vid will try this while out fishing and there goes all their stuff...

[@sejtan212]

@@Manuel_Z_KayaksDarwin

[@WriteFrenzy]

It’s stable but definitely not as stable as. My 3 water big fish 120.

[@aaanglers]

Hard disagree

[@WriteFrenzy]

@@aaanglers I’m not trying to sound like a ass or anything but I promise it’s not as stable. I’m 250 pounds and I can stand on one side of the kayak and it doesn’t come close to tipping. You will literally fall in before it capsize’s. It takes quite a bit to get it to flip

[@proteamvlog8866]

Niceee..

[@babjwmson]

seriously? Try some serious fishing at the same time. haha

[@aaanglers]

… that’s literally every other video we do lol

[@2417icelandgoblin]

Move to California the bass fishing and politics are way better here. Oh and the fires jut blot out the sun so you can catch em on the move all day 😂🔥

[@aaanglers]

😂🙌