2024 The REAL story behind KAKU Kayaks ZULU PDL AND VOODO

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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!
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@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

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

@timdoll6718 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@shred5 4 ай бұрын

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

@raymondstorm2710 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

made in China some assembly in America

@AliexFolgueira 2 ай бұрын

@egc04 what isn't?

@egc04 2 ай бұрын

OLD TOWN @@AliexFolgueira

@bradley4g63 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

How is it like to deliver these all over?

@techguyMD 4 ай бұрын

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

@victorxavier9977 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

he is

@richardsanchezjr.2273 4 ай бұрын

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🤙

@stevens6293 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Good people

@Oscaralvarado376 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@TWC6724 4 ай бұрын

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 😢

@doug4950 4 ай бұрын

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

@scottconn62 4 ай бұрын

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!

@carlomiranda3799 4 ай бұрын

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

@KayakDIY 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

nice place broooo! don't forget the autobot

@raidercat9830 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

thanks bro, zulu pdl coming

@trigger357 4 ай бұрын

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

@craigbarnard8721 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@BassFishing10 4 ай бұрын

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

@BravoBassin 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

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

@BravoBassin 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@elizabethz569 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@elizabethz569 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

@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 4 ай бұрын

@@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.

@BobBohner4851 4 ай бұрын

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

@CyberYaker 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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.

@CyberYaker 4 ай бұрын

@@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 4 ай бұрын

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

@robbiejohnson3698 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Agreed, hey what are you floating now?

@HeOkayAtFishing 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@johnk5498 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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"

@fairwind8222 4 ай бұрын

That place is awesome!

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

yup best part you can catch fish from the dock

@fairwind8222 4 ай бұрын

@@AliexFolgueira and fish from the bar

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

@fairwind8222 that's right

@TheMass33 4 ай бұрын

BRo you got me w/ the clickbait 😂😂😂

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

Check kaku ig

@nicholasvelez3653 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

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

@craigbarnard8721 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

buy.it, shipping isnt expensive at all

@BassManStrikes 3 ай бұрын

Nice thumbnail 👌 😂

@AliexFolgueira 3 ай бұрын

ha!

@michaell1665 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

Very fast indeed

@user-kz5wo1ud9h 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

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

@gmcjimmyandblazer 2 ай бұрын

Alex.. have you tried to flip it?

@AliexFolgueira 2 ай бұрын

soon

@gmcjimmyandblazer 2 ай бұрын

@@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 2 ай бұрын

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

@gmcjimmyandblazer 2 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 2 ай бұрын

it is this one, i think fishing starts at min 17ish kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtlkhbeDqc_WgX0.html

@mikestrong3910 2 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 2 ай бұрын

Can always add more cushion

@XtraordinaryFishing 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

yup 500# who paddles ?

@XtraordinaryFishing 4 ай бұрын

@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 4 ай бұрын

@@XtraordinaryFishing 😀😀😄😄😄 awesome!

@Texasmade1976 Ай бұрын

A 42 inch snook and the pic is a redfish

@AliexFolgueira Ай бұрын

Yesss finally someone noticed!

@PickleballBatman 2 ай бұрын

Where is the girl AH!

@AliexFolgueira 2 ай бұрын

she is all over kaku ig account, check it out

@1NOnly228 4 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 4 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@AliexFolgueira 3 ай бұрын

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

@RadReelingFishing 3 ай бұрын

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