Vibe Shearwater 125 vs Lightning kayaks Strike HD

[@AliexFolgueira]

Big beard Aliex or small beard Aliex ?

[@SuperJox]

Alien beard Aliex

[@veritas2145]

Big!!

[@fourwinnsdummy]

Big beard!

[@mantisushi]

Lightning is better for me because i do a lot of shallow river trips, and the inline rudder is far better then an external one, plus for camping on the tiver you need as much surface storage and weight capacity as possible so lightning wins for me, theres nowhere to but things in the front of the shearwater but it is a very nice boat

[@AliexFolgueira]

I sold this lighting to a friend recently he picked it over the shearwater, he likes the lighting, even after hundreds of fish

[@bio7021]

nice review!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Thanks Kim we got tons of awesome videos here look around 😎

[@damonwarren8070]

The vide isnt made in china it's made in georga its assembled in china

[@AliexFolgueira]

some

[@quezvisions7538]

Even after the video and reading comments.. still torn.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Difficult decision

[@quezvisions7538]

@@AliexFolgueira what is your personal favorite yak? Regardless of sponsors if any. I was leaning towards the lightening because I follow fieldtrips robert field.

[@martins.7175]

Has lightning fixed the water coming up the drive hole and getting into the hatch ?

[@AliexFolgueira]

It is is a hole...

[@martins.7175]

@@AliexFolgueira v1 has to much water come in the around the drive...... some people complain that it gets into the hatch.... which sinks your yak..... thought maybe you were aware of the issue.... been wanting to get this yak because it’s Made in USA.... not if it has this engineering issues

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@martins.7175 when I flipped mine lots of water came in, I may have mentioned on the video can’t remember but I have put very heavy people on it and they were fine, I don’t think it will be a safety issue, more like don’t open that hatch lol 😂

[@jaylay9524]

@@AliexFolgueira It seems odd to me that they put a rubber gasket around the hatch to seal it, but then when you put the plastic tub thing in there, it doesn't have a gasket. It seems like it would have made more sense for them to put the gasket on the lid. Then it will always seal. Maybe that's not where the water came in, I don't know.... just a thought.

[@briand.4687]

I have the lightning strike v2 or 3 and if you open the hatch in front of the seat water can get inside. If it stays closed I haven't experienced any water getting in. I take mine offshore and barely have any water inside my yak.

[@BravoBassin]

great review my friend well done!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Soooo which one would you get ????

[@BravoBassin]

@@AliexFolgueira well I already owned the shearwater 125 and sold it. no that I did not like it because it dies have a lot of great features that I liked. U used to be on vibes pro staff team but recently left the team a couple months ago as I did not want to be tied down to just one kayak brand. I have wanted to try out one of the lightening strike kayaks for awhile now but not sure when I will get a chance too. ANd since there are so many other great kayaks out there that I am interested in who know what the next kayak will be I will be in lol! currently I still have a seaghost 130 and I have the new cubera 120. But I am looking at some new brands and companies that I want to try so we will see.

[@nathanfleming46]

With the lightning strike kayak can you fit the Hobie mirage 180 drive on it

[@briand.4687]

Yes you can

[@benjaminmartinez5605]

Does the drive offer reverse?

[@AliexFolgueira]

No these dont

[@Saltloony]

Shearwater just for the looks. Lighting strike looks like a buick compared to the shearwater, but if i had to buy one I will stick with my Hobie compass for now. Lighter, better drive and warranty + made in USA.

[@paytenblevins3401]

How does it have a better warranty? Vibe has a lifetime hull warranty and I was told a 5 year on the drive. The USA would be nice but that’s just the way it is, but even though the compass is lighter it also holds less weight and has way less features. The drive is for sure better though just bc they have had them out for 20 years

[@Saltloony]

@@paytenblevins3401 Vibe offers 1 year warranty on all attached parts which includes the X drive VS Hobies 3 year warranty for the drive, if purchased after 2019. Definitely more features on the Vibe.

[@paytenblevins3401]

@@Saltloony hey just thought I’d bring it back up lol the drive has a five year warranty as with the rudder, talked to the ceo yesterday. In case anybody comes across this

[@Saltloony]

@@paytenblevins3401 good to know, thanks for the update.

[@thehuntingparadox2291]

The lightning strike has a first responders discount, not sure if Vibe does or not. I need a kayak around these prices with a weight cap of 500+ lbs. I'm an average Joe at 170, but I like to hunt. Gear and deer = weight. I like the lightning, but that weight cap is a little low. Thanks for the comparison, I've been looking for these drives with around this price point, this was very helpful! Thanks.

[@keltonharmon8822]

Do a hobie outback and shearwater video

[@kawasakidirtrider]

And Hobie compass

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice review - great breakdown

[@BassManStrikes]

You can't reach the shearwater gear track if the seat is back when using the pedal drive... after having a shearwater i would take the lightning strike over it. The shearwater pod sucks also.

[@AliexFolgueira]

The built in drive holder thingies is huge

[@kevinfitz3721]

You can upgrade the pod that holds the drive and get a hobie 180 for it, idk a solution for the tracks but the other problems are easily fixed. The lightning strike drive is just as bad if not worst then the vibe and the seat isn't nearly as comfortable, its less stable unless you take into account secondary stability. The shearwater seems to do better with upgrades and has better colors imo but most certainly no kayak in this cheap price range is going to be what you truly want unfortunately

[@WeekendPirate]

“You got problems dude. Sorry but it’s true.” 😂😂😂

[@AliexFolgueira]

🤣🤣🤣🤣was I talking to me? Maybe 😅😅 who buys an iPhone ????lol

[@WeekendPirate]

@@AliexFolgueira Lol I have an iPhone and I like when things are made in the USA. So we all got problems 😅. I’m buying a Hobie Compass next weekend and I like the fact they are made in California.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@WeekendPirate camo? I have to properly flip the compass... I think the mold for the compass is made in China 😜

[@WeekendPirate]

@@AliexFolgueira Papaya Orange, Its my favorite color they make. I thought all Hobies were made in China. I’m still buying it!

[@jimmylau4563]

Would be interested in a comparison between Vibe Shearwater and Old Town Sportsman/Topwater PDL

[@AliexFolgueira]

Gonna compare it to the salty first 😎 same price

[@jimmylau4563]

@@AliexFolgueira Great! Would be interested in that one too - deciding between all those kayaks. Thank you for your content.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@jimmylau4563 thank you for watching and commenting 😎

[@kevinfitz3721]

Which one would you pick aliex?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Sw has the edge you can do a lot more

[@cerescop]

The Strike hands down. The Shear Water is too short up front and would not take waves as well. I live in California and the waters off shore can turn from placid to turbulant in a heart beat. Though I will stick to my boat, 30 mph.

[@paytenblevins3401]

There is a vid showing a shearwater and pro anglers in sorta rough conditions and the shearwater takes about the same spray and water maybe a touch more but it’s way faster so it just depends

[@cerescop]

@@paytenblevins3401 I know was just trying to get a rise outa A.

[@davidknutz3314]

Was the Shearwater price including the way it was sitting? In other words, with that Seat and Perch?

[@seng4073]

Everything but the perch.

[@williamgwynn6624]

My first kyak I just bought the catch power 100, and I bought the amp he’d outdoors battery which is the best battery I ever owned

[@AliexFolgueira]

You made the right decision on both! Catch is super fun to play with and amped outdoors batteries are next level

[@expomm]

Hey Alex, what happen with your love for Pelican Catch?

[@AliexFolgueira]

Pelican catch hd vs shearwater coming soon 😎

[@shanet1986]

The Shearwater looks better

[@fredfunk5150]

How about a video of the Bonafide SS127 with the i pilot motor?

[@expomm]

Shearwater is like Apple Macintosh, very sexy but not a good machine vs Hobie or Old Town

[@wagnersantana_]

Unfortunately here in Brazil those kayaks are so expensive that I can't buy. Here is around 15.000 reais. It's to much for me.

[@ChillinIndianaCarl]

It 's all personal preference between the Vibe and Lightning, For me if I could go back when I bought my new kayak I would have gone Old Town, But I got a BKC PK13, Next year I will be upgrading to a Old Town unless Aliex find something better, And small beard Aliex for the win.😁

[@thechumbucket5775]

Hi Chill, how’s Bkc Pk13 ?

[@janorivas8174]

Aliex, I'd like you to test the Shearwater in the ocean! Thanks!

[@WeekendPirate]

The vibe shear water is a better looking kayak

[@fantomphoenix6170]

Ayyyyy

[@AliexFolgueira]

Was I fair ?

[@fantomphoenix6170]

@@AliexFolgueira hell yea, showed a lot of features in comparison. I’m leaning towards vibe as I’ll likely get an outrigger for ocean trips, so stability wouldn’t matter as much. So with that, I’ll take the bonus features, if I went inshore only I’d be taking the lightning strike. The lightning strikes fin drive cut out, so the fins fit flush, were what got me originally intrigued when I saw it. As much as I love watching Robert field, I’m leaning towards shearwater. When I tried it I was a little tippy, but not enough to lose confidence, and on the highest seating....

[@brokeandbored85]

Shear water looks sharper from the front

[@AliexFolgueira]

Super sharp

[@samlopez9460]

That shearwater has a great sit but after that I think I 🤔 like the lightning strike better. I don't know why I just think is better looking 😕..!!!

[@BigEzzy619]

I totally agree with you. The usa vs non agreement should be null. What's affordable and gets you to the water faster.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Boom 💥 what are you using these days ?

[@BigEzzy619]

@@AliexFolgueira vibe sea ghost 110! Hopefully getting a bixpy soon so I can get closer to those Yellowtail in la jolla

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@BigEzzy619 broooooo that will be an incredible setup !

[@BigEzzy619]

@@AliexFolgueira I think you should do a vid on your ideal kayak. Like if all the kayak companies got together and made a super kayak. The Avengers of kayaks!

[@george62284]

Just get a cheaper kayak like a yellowfin 120 slap a trolling motor on it

[@arkhamwhitt5546]

My only problem with the shearwater tray is if you don’t pay attention you can pull it completely out of the track , although an easy solution is a piece of paracorde to the seat bar.

[@shellcracker18]

The shear water sits too low in the water

[@perrenfederico]

seems like the lightning seats higher on the water, that should be seen as a plus for offshoring. but im still going with the vibe

[@mevrammcoyoteV8f150]

Shearwater..Wins

[@AliexFolgueira]

Lots of options

[@BassManStrikes]

It really doesn't...I have one and it sucks...

[@andrewgray1755]

@@BassManStrikes what dont you like about it im thinking about getting on next week

[@windowclean100]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 If I had to choose I would do the vibe

[@AliexFolgueira]

Happy Thursday

[@Lt.Fireguy]

The lighting looks like the same mold as Johnny bass

[@AliexFolgueira]

I say both these models were heavily influenced by other yaks...

[@villadsgaming2941]

the Vibe Shearwater 125 costs 1299 not 1899

[@AliexFolgueira]

Cost $1899 with the drive and $1399 without can you do some research before you post a comment like that ?