I agree with some of the shortfalls and encourage your to email them to Feelfree. Or just give them a link to this video. The cup holders, tackle storage and front hatch are three biggest gripes. The hatch I can work around but those cup holders are useless. Thankfully they sorted that out on the 13.5. Tracking is what it is for a short Fat boat. It absolutely needs a rudder. As far as comparing it to a Vibe that's a tough one. I sell them both and have spent a ton of time with both brands. The old saying is true, you get what you pay for. Quality and longevity is well worth the extra $ IMO. Love to see a review that is real life and not all rainbows and butterflies. Keep it up!

I like these kinds of videos. Every video you watch only talks the best points and never the negatives. When I used to do that on gun videos, viewers would get mad because I was talking bad about the gun they had purchased. No product is perfect. Good job.

I decided to purchase two 13.5 lures for my wife and I. You nailed it with the grip about the wheels. Thankfully the store where I purchased it had a demo day and let us test out both the 11.5 and 13.5. What a difference in tracking and performance. I am glad I went with the larger of the two. I purchased a two run kayak trailer with them and the wheel is great for a single person to remove them. The wheel should have been wider to stabilize the kayak when rolling.

My business partner and I purchased seven of these last year for rentals. Even with the hatches latched, they always take on water even in moderate rain. We've had major structural failures with every seat. Weld's breaking, the pin hinge connecting the backrest to the seat is a constant issue on all of the boats. We transport the boats and put our guests on the water. The boats aren't abused. They are way overpriced for the overall quality in my opinion. We already canceled our next order, (13 boats) and we are selling all of our feel free boats at the end of this season and going with Jackson.

Just bought one about a month or so ago, bought it brand new at gander and got 50% off so for the price I really can't complain it doesn't track that great but is really stable and agree with you 100% on the wheel mine always wants to lean to one side or the other, but I love it for what I got it for "fishing" and couldn't beat the price have other kayaks for river trips and stuff but this is my Stillwater kayak, thanks for the video

nailed all of my complaints, but still love it. can't wait until the weather clears up to get on the delta.

My mom has the 11.5 and it's great however like you said about your gripes, I agree for the most part, even though it's a great kayak

I do have the 13.5 and love every bit of it.

I put a rudder on my feelfree lure 11.5 , it made no real difference . I took it back off and sold it .

Thanks for this video! I do not own a kayak yet!

I've owned my 2016 Feelfree lure 11.5 since new. I agree with the hatch, cup holders, and side of the seat storage. I bought mine as a package deal. It had the rudder kit and anchor trolley. I just had to do the install. No biggie. The wheel in the keel could be improved upon. I don't mind about the single wheel. I think it could be a better quality wheel though. I would've rather it had a solid rubber tire on it for grip and smoother roll mostly. These are only small gripes. Overall I'm quite pleased with it. Now, the cost of accessories is another matter!

I'm shopping for a new kayak, and the FFL11.5 is on my short list. I do appreciate a video like this, as I'm kind of nit-picky, too. There is no perfect package.

I was on the fence and got the Sea Ghost 110. Tough choice especially​ because​ FF is based where I live. Paddled the Lure and didn't​ have the chance to paddle the Vibe but they are hard to come by. Good vids. thanks

I just got the 13.5 brand new on a clearance deal for $950. After a couple river trips im definitely lookong at getting the beaver tail. They're a little price gougy, almost $300 for the beaver tail kot for $300. One of the first things i got was a yak attack cup holder. I couldn't believe there wasnt any good spots to put a thermos on this thing

Yes , tackle storage , cup holder and wheel . Another gripe I have is nut and bolts on seat always loosen up .

Yes I agree with most of was ur saying especially the cup holder I had just got a brand new 30 oz yeti cup put my seat down and put a huge scratch on it and right at the bottom rim has a lip so it doesn’t sit flush anymore I was pissed

Love my 11.5. I agree with most that you said. My first time out I had my coffee cup in the cup holder, 200 yards out and it was floating in the lake.

i own a Feel Free Lure 11.5. You hit every point spot on. It totally needs a rudder & better wheel. It's also kind of heavy which is really noticeable when you're using that single wheel & the yak wants to roll to the right or left as you drag it. I'm still overall very happy with mine though

good vid. I'm in a 13.5 and I agree, the Lures do need a rudder. I'm very happy I installed one. Having used the Sea Ghost 110 I think while it is a decent kayak for a fair price, the Lures are overall a better kayak. I have issues with my front hatch occasionally as well but having the 13.5 I store pretty much everything I need quick access to in the cooler area or behind me in a crate/tank well area. The worst hatch lid ive ever seen was by far in my WS Ride115x in the small deck hatch. I needed a pry bar to open that damn hatch. Again, good video.

I'm 100% with you on the storage aspect, the cupholder, and wishing I had bought the 13.5 lol