Stealth Fusion 480 First Impression and Why I Bought the Fusion 480

[@PacificCoastHunterz]

I'm sold. Can't wait to see more of this kayak on the water - likely to go this route now after seeing how well it cruises.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Go go #StealthTribe 💪💪😁😁

[@losthorizonfishing107]

It took a few paddle sessions for me to get used to the wing paddle. It’s definitely a better option than my Werner Kalliste paddle. The first time you paddle your Stealth into a strong headwind in open ocean with whitecap conditions, you will be amazed with how stable and safe you feel!🎣😃

[@MooMooOutdoors]

After 2 trips, I'm still not in sync with the wing paddle yet. I hope you are doing good and hitting the big blue soon.

[@MobyLife]

Wow, this kind of weather I can envy. You're in great shape my friend.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Only in shape for kayaking 😂🤣

[@jscottdrennan]

Moo - I am new to the sport and the Bay Area but selected my first kayak, Viking Profish Reload, based on my love of the water and my desire for intimacy with the water. Nothing beats that feeling. Hope to see you out there as I join the community. Thanks for all the help in the videos!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Excellent choice on the first yak. Welcome to the madness.

[@YourNextCast]

Man that is a nice rig right there. Gotta love that Fusion 480.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It's a sweeeeeeet yak 😁😁

[@martins.7175]

I just got a stealth pro Fisha 525..... I am loving it. Been a fan for a long time but finally got a hold of one. It’s nice to join the stealth family. I have a Revo 13, eddyline and now stealth.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I think we have very similar taste in kayak. I'm fan of eddyline as well.

[@kdstoffel7574]

That winged paddle looks a little short and the other one looked too long. You’re absolutely correct that paddling with proper technique requires use of more than just the arms. Get your technique dialed in with the right paddle and you’re gonna be unstoppable. Also, as a bicyclist, motorcyclist, and kayaker, I appreciate and share your feelings of connection with the sport. This is some good stuff Moo. Really good stuff.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Yes you are absolutely right about the paddle length. Wing paddle was 210 and hobie paddle was 230. I think I found the sweet spot which now I use is 215. I'm still working on my paddle form. Engaging more core and legs. I saw your question about the OK trident 15. I think it's a great kayak but as you said, it is a little heavy. I really like the features on the Fusion 480. Fish hatch and bait well while being around 70 lbs. They are both pretty much same price if you were to add the rudder on the Trident.

[@JUNationFishing]

Nice exercise in the process. Merry Christmas to you and your family. 👍🙏🎣⚒

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Merry Christmas JU and the family

[@owenphillips9166]

Great vid Moo! The wing will get more and more natural with each session. Don't worry about not having an angle, paddling flat is more natural and is easier on your wrist. Looking forward to seeing you paddling out on the ocean. Have a great Christmas.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Merry Christmas.

[@GoTrails]

Nice intro, very informative, thanks for sharing

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

[@KurtElliott]

Oh, I was right, I thought for sure that is Lake Natoma!!! we were on that island by the parking lot, I got in a my raft and seen we had strong wind coming in super fast by watching the clouds, we got hit by the wind faster than we could cross back to the car!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

How long were you stranded on the island?

[@GINCHANNELcar_moto]

Awesome. Like it

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks Gin

[@hookjawhunters9419]

That thing looks sweet. You were really moving it too. You always do great reviews moo👍. If I go back to kayaking (I'm in a pontoon now) I will go pedal drive but this was fun to watch you zip around the lake👍. Merry Christmas brother!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Merry Christmas

[@truenorthangler]

Looks like a fun yak. Beautiful day for the test. Nice purchase MooMoo. Want to see some salmon catches from that yak.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It will be a while until the next salmon season. I hope to slay many salmon on this kayak.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

I like my wing paddle, but suffered with tennis elbow so had to switch to a flat paddle as it was twisting that caused the problem. I see yours are set up flat as they're 2-piece, I only have single piece paddles. I opted for a wooden Greenland paddle. I love it. It isn't quite as fast. It's about half mph slower paddling my Profisha 525.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I'm actually very interested in greenland paddle.

[@patrickcavanaghkilmartin]

@@MooMooOutdoors if you like organic they are great.... or out of necessity, in my case.

[@carperblue]

Liked and subbed thinking of getting one myself currently an outback user want a second yak for off shore

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I love this kayak.

[@nofearnomad]

I'm glad it's working out for you! It's such a great fishing machine man.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I tried a few times to get 6.25 just because you said you got it to 6.2 plus 😂🤣

[@nofearnomad]

@@MooMooOutdoors Haha very nice, they are so fast! Almost effortless too

[@francisd8552]

I was watching some kayak surfing last night and It looks like so much fun, it would be hilarious to watch you try sometime lol

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I think you want to see me fail at surfing 😂🤣. I guarantee you'll see a lot of that 😆😆.

[@Harve955]

You're right you need to work on your paddling. Good video and good coverage of the constraints inherent in kayaks.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks

[@gamephly]

I just got the 525 taken out 3 times so far. With the wing blade it feels funny at first but it's better to have more than a zero degree feather on it, and learn to use more hip rotation and less arm paddling, you'll go faster with more ease. Just tips from what I've learned so far.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Great thanks. I bet you are loving your 525.

[@gamephly]

Definitely really sweet kayak. As I'm getting used to it Iike it more and more. Great videos just subbed!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

@@gamephly great. Thanks.

[@bayarea5168]

I have a Kaskazi Pelican set up with outriggers and a Hobie sail. I would say that the lighter paddle the better as well as using the thighs as a part of your stroke makes the kayak move like it is slicing through butter. Anyways, thanks for sharing and stay safe out there!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I had no knowledge of Kaskazi until your comment. I looked it up and it looks like a very nice yak.

[@josephsaeteurn9158]

would be interesting to see your first outing on this kayak. i hate paddling and fishing same time. no more paddle kayak for me no matter how fast it is. harder to keep your position fishing which makes it annoying and more work.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Convenience vs Intimacy 😉

[@martinronchetti5419]

It looks great, definitely tempted, especially by the in hull storage for surf launches and recoveries. My only concern is that the huge hatch might allow water to flood the whole of the hull if you capsize. Be interested to see you do a capsize and self rescue.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

We will find out. It looks as though it's very water tight with the stealth straps.

[@ChoyKayak376]

big hatch in the center is really good for storage but can also be dangerous if water gets in, imagine if you are trying to land a fish in the hatch and for some reason you tip over

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I hope that doesn't happen.

[@TheFishermanZA]

Howsit, noticed your paddle is set without an offset. Check that out and you’ll find it a lot more natural and better. Loads of pro paddlers with clips on paddles for you.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I went out a couple of more times after this video and played around with offset not it feel more natural.

[@mjw789234]

Still waiting for mine in New Zealand. A got a good deal on a second hand wing paddle a few months ago and it took me 3 or 4 trips to start liking it.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Oh nice. Yeah I hear a few session is needed to get really used to it.

[@KayakFishingCentral]

Looks a great kayak that you have , but have you tried flipping it over yet in deep water, and then doing re entries to see how easy it is to right it back up and climb aboard? great channel by the way.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. The water was too cold so I didn't feel like it 😂🤣. From my experience, narrow kayaks are easier to up right.

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Being 60 years old and still love to kayak I went with old town. I can still do the thing but have a back up.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Which model did you go with?

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

@@MooMooOutdoors I got the 120 auto in blue and black. It's my birthday, Christmas, present for the next 2 years 😂, but I do rate it way up there. I can kayak or fish with it. It's not a small one but great for the Potomac where I am.

[@slacktide_angler]

That wing paddle has me intrigued. I searched it up and read there's a slightly different technique compared to a normal paddle. I'd like to try one if I could find one where I am.. 🤔

[@MooMooOutdoors]

What kayak are you going to try it with?

[@slacktide_angler]

@@MooMooOutdoors I paddle a Necky Zoar Sport.. 14' x 25"

[@MooMooOutdoors]

@@slacktide_angler My buddy didn't like the wing paddle for his sea kayak. He likes greenland. If you do try the wing paddle, let me know how you like it.

[@slacktide_angler]

@@MooMooOutdoors interesting your friend didn't like it. I've tried a greenland paddle but much prefer a regular paddle when trolling with any sort of weight clipped on. Definitely I'll report my findings.. when it gets warmer here in Vancouver Island.

[@kursah]

Great video! I would love to see you compare this to a Viking Profish Reload and Swell Scupper 14 someday. I may pick up a Swell in the future, I also caught wind they are releasing a 12' SOT fishing yak in March or April 2021. I'm pretty impressed what I see with the Fusion 480, I would love the speed of a longer yak like that but still be maneuverable on the lakes and rivers in my area. My Crescent Lite Tackle has done excellent so far for a more budget oriented fishing kayak option (that paddles pretty good) compared to any of the other mentioned yaks, but the allure of a yak like the Fusion 480, Profish Reload and Scupper 14 keep pulling at me.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Treat yourself YOLO 😂🤣. I might be able to test out the Viking in not too far future but I Swell is gonna be tough to get my hands on.

[@benruthlessburger8905]

That thing is fast.. good video moo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. It's not as fast as fiberglass but pretty efficient.

[@ishwithfish]

curious to see how it handles a downrigger. looks fun as heck tho🔥

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You'll be forever curious because I'm not installing a downrigger on this 😂😂

[@ishwithfish]

@@MooMooOutdoors lol kk

[@whitey0o5]

This is the same reasons I want a stealth. My everyday kayak is a ocean kayak prowler big game 2. I love it. But I wanna go fast.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Not only it's very efficient, I absolutely love the fish hatch and the bait well.

[@maldrury8313]

To go faster you need technique not effort. Watch a good paddler they keep their arms reasonably straight and use core/back muscles. The Stealth kayak is built for the surf with the in hull storage. If you take on the surf you will flip sooner or later (Probably sooner)

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes Sir. Like I said in the video, I suck at paddling 😂🤣. Hopefully I'll get better soon. I got me a kayaking helmet as well. I'm ready to be flipped 😁😁.

[@tydengr]

Harder to fall form the paddle kayak than peddle because with the paddle kayak you always have paddle in hand ready to maneuver. I never fell from paddle but did fell from paddle kayak Hobie 13.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Ty Do, Yes. When it get really rough I hold my paddle in my hand while on the Revo for the brace.

[@sandroramos6293]

Hope you get to try the Viking profish reload soon so a comparison can be made

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Hopefully soon.

[@415gman]

Hey Moo great video! Have you ever heard or tried the perception pescador 12.0? It is a pretty nice kayak and is pretty comfy in the ocean as well!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. I have a video on Perception Pescador 😉.

[@HopskysLounge]

Looks like a nice kayak Moo

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It's not nice. It's freaking AWESOME LOL. Thanks Hops

[@harleyharrison9180]

I jut got a fusion 480 on Saturday and tested it out yesterday .this thing is amazing

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I know you did. #StealthTribe 💪💪

[@garylaubscher4487]

Built in USA?

[@harleyharrison9180]

Made In South Africa

[@JohnAmes]

Hello my friend have a great holiday

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Happy Holidays

[@TheMoelexus]

Much better work out paddling 😁😁😁😁that's why I paddle my lure 13.5 that and I'm cheap😂😂😂😂I definitely dont hear you breathing that hard from your pedal kayaks so awesome to see you paddling around!!!merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and family!!!!

[@TheMoelexus]

You should let Dan try it out see how fast he can get it to go ?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Come on, Lure 13.5 is not a cheap kayak. Yes Dan will try it when he's done playing in the snow with his family 😂😂. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and your family too.

[@TheMoelexus]

To cheap to buy the pedal drive 😁😁😁😁

[@wingnutbert9685]

Hard to say watching a video or maybe it's just me, but does the wing paddle seem louder? Hobie seemed quieter.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I think it's because I don't know how to use it properly 😂🤣

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Thanks for sharing.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@faustociglio1]

Sorry for the question, did you find speed difference between viking and stealth? Which one do you find best? I am an italian kayak fisherman for over 10 years and have changed over 10 kayaks, i also had kaskazi skua and currently i have a hobie revolution 13 but i am about to take a stealth fusion 480 i would like to know your opinion, thank you

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I have not tested out the viking yet so don't know for sure but judging by the hull width and length I assume Fusion 480 is faster.

[@faustociglio1]

@@MooMooOutdoors tank you very much

[@ShawnX888]

Hi, have you had a chance to test out Viking and Stealth fusion for a comparison?

[@bob.sfcity7748]

Looking good. Hope I like my wing paddle. Are you going too feather your paddle?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I tried feathering it but it's not natural for me because I'm noob 😂🤣.

[@bob.sfcity7748]

@@MooMooOutdoors You and me both :)

[@perdonm1]

Hey Moo, Great Video. Have you weight the Fusion 480? The manufacturer indicates 31 kg, but it seems to be much lower? Thx you for your reviews!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I have not weighed it but it seems to around 70lbs. It feeling very much like Revo 13.

[@kevinstorm2167]

Moo you have no idea how lucky you are to get your yak in a week. I waited 9 months. Shipments to the US can be on the slow side. I don't think we are their biggest market either.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I waited several months for them to release it haha. I think Stealth is gonna get more popular in the US because a lot of companies are discontinuing their longer off-shore kayak and focusing on the wide kayaks smh.

Tip Top Video again my friend, see you soon my friend and greetings from Leipzig Germany👏👏

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks.

[@RoadLifePursuits]

I can’t wait to see the surf and fish video for this kayak...lol

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You will see me fail at surfing more than fish 😂🤣

[@newd34]

What is the cruising speed of your Revo?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

It's pretty similar. Fusion should be a little faster once I get better at paddling.

[@newd34]

It looked like you weren’t putting much effort at all into going 3.5-3.8mph. That is usually my pace in the revo13. I think you have me sold on this boat and you are right. That center fish hatch is a huge selling point. I could keep all of my Spearfishing gear below deck and safe. That live well looks awesome as well. Only downside is that there isn’t a built in cup holder. Very minor though.

[@garylaubscher4487]

Where was it built? USA?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

No South Africa

[@huytheskigod]

Lake Natoma?! You live in the Sac area?

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yup. In Sac Metro.

[@gowrestle160]

You are having trouble with the wing because you are paddling it like a euro style paddle. With the wing you want to penetrate the water nearly vertically. There are alot of videos on paddling with a wing. I am still getting used to mine as well.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Yes you are 100% right. The more vertical the blade enters the water, the stroke got better.

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

IF I AM GOING TO GET A KAYAK I AM DEF...CONSULTING YOU MOO!!!!.......THUMBS-UP!!!!!!!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Any time for you CAMO-JOE. Hopefully soon haha

[@fishingwithcamo-joe88]

@@MooMooOutdoors The fact that you can put a boat in the water from anywhere is a STRONG FACTOR!!!!...FRESH OR SALT!!!!

[@toddramsay977]

Why not paddle on your revol 13 while you troll, then when you hook up, switch to pedal to fight the fish? Also if your upper body gets tired you can still pedal, instead of spending a lot for a paddle kayak. I do see and understand why you bought it. This is just my 2 cents worth. Congrats on the new kayak. I do like it.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I knew someone is going to say this. Very good question. I'll answer your question in the future video hehe.

[@musubi3287]

I have a Revo 13 (and other paddle kayaks) and the Revo wasn’t made to nicely paddle. You would need to place the drive plug in and stop your paddle rhythm in order to adjust the rudder with your hand, since it’s not foot controlled. Can be done, but more inconvenient.

[@WesLovelace]

That bow is made for slicin' water and there's a lot of storage.....Time to rip the Pacific a new one!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Can't wait for the butt and chrome season.

[@TheMoelexus]

Kayak giveaway at 10000 subcribers? As always keep up the great work stay safe and tight lines my friend!!!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Thanks. Giveaway 🤔🤔?

[@tydengr]

Faster than my Prowler 15. All stealth are good design. I Prefer paddle and surf launch fishing. Good exercises.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

I always get nervous at the end of the day about the surf getting bigger than when I launch in the morning. Now I can worry less about breaking my rod.

[@picholine]

Brah! I'll surf! At least learn...picked up some thigh straps fo' da Kraken! Great to see you on skunk Sunday! ;) Eddie

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Hey hey hey, we don't talk about skunk days 😂🤣. I forgot to yell you on Sunday that it's a shame they discontinued Kraken.

[@picholine]

@@MooMooOutdoors Yeah Buddy! Suddenly I own a "vintage" kayak. See ya' on da' wattah'!

[@tokay999]

10:00 you were going pretty fast

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Very efficient kayak even when I was a noob at paddling 😁😁

[@darrenm9597]

Savage!

[@MooMooOutdoors]

😁😁

[@tamalpias]

1 huge drawback to this kayak that the hobies have is the pedal drive hole doubles as a pee hole. This one it will just run down your leg 😛

[@MooMooOutdoors]

Now I got bait well as a pee hole LOL

[@tamalpias]

@@MooMooOutdoors I thought the purpose of the live well was to keep the bait alive, not brine them 🤣

[@MooMooOutdoors]

A new MooMoo Brine? 😂🤣

[@CALIBEAR]

Scupper holes are great for drainage.

[@MooMooOutdoors]

@@CALIBEAR right? I can just pee in my seat because it's got scupper holes 😂🤣

[@NickFish007]

Can I go kayak surfing with you? lol

[@MooMooOutdoors]

You gonna surf on your AI?