I have completely switched to drop stitch. I have a 14ft full drop stitch sides and floor. Its incredibly durable and stable. I have a NRS pike on the way. Can't wait to get fishing.
How cautious do you think one would need to be with fishing hooks and spiny fish? Is the material durable to withstand an accidental poke here or there?
That looks good Robert. Will you guys be offering one without the pedal drive so one can fit a Hobie drive and also maybe a different color scheme, camo or grey and orange.
This is a smart idea for a multi type trips. If fishing isn’t your number one priority has a lot of options it looks like. Overlanding to multi spots needing a small package do it all option seems like it could work for fly fishing great 👍.
That looks exactly what I'm looking for. I want to get rid of the big solid kayak I have and get something like this. I don't get to fish very much anymore, but this would work.
OMG....I just bought one on this from a Chinese manufacturer. It was $775 with shipping from China. The spec on this is smaller. Mine is 135" x 44" x 7", with a pedal drive system that can do forward and reverse. It also has two fishing rod holders set up for Scotty accessories. Optional - I bought an electric drive motor. Why is this even on Indiegogo???
To be fair, the Air 9 has nearly the same measures and features as Hobie's iTrek 9, but for a much more affordable price (to date 1000 USD versus 2600-3000). Of course for that price we can't expect the same built quality, and it also doesn't have the mirage kick-up fins, which still hold a patent.
short answer is: yes. They all use the same standard well/base system since the original Hobie V1 & V2 patent ran out in 2017. And yes, all the new sups with pedal system are produced from the same 4-5 companies in China.
Not in my neck of the woods. I’d pop it on the oysters. I’m definitely interested in the nomad . If I get in the market for a new one it’s definitely going to be the first one I check out.
I would have to use it to see how reliable it is. You have your GF modeling it. That’s ok saving money. But I want anchor and Fishfinders. I don’t do saltwater. I inland fish lakes and ponds. Great video, Thanks for sharing this model. It looks promising for some.
$999 is still unobtainable for most folks. I got myself a packraft for $267 with a skeg and that thing is built for fisherman. I also have a paddleboard, a kayak, a jon boat so there is absolutely no need for this. Rather just add a packraft R/C powered trolling motor that can be put on a paddleboard and put on my packraft. Peddle drives are too much $$$ especially when you can get a trolling motor for much less.
To the reader of this comment that’s in the market for an inflatable SUP, I can tell you this… if it’s Lighting it’s solid. I’ve owned my Lightning kayak for years and go out weekly in saltwater… ZERO problems. Keep the good work up and those prices low Lightning.
No, Hobie still holds the patent for the 180 mirage pedal drive (at least outside of China). The patent for the standard flipper pedal drive like the one used for the Air 9 ran out in 2017.
Nah, we just take good ideas and offer them for half the price or less. That's our whole model. These other companies are raking you over the coals brother.
Id really recommend trying to get someone who spearfishs to push it a little. Been fishing and spear fishing off a sup for 10/15 years, had a 52lb bass off one last year, much nicer than a kayak imo.
Is that 40% off of $1700? If not, the only price you'd be beating is Hobies overpriced inflatable kayaks. Most other comparable inflatable kayaks are actually less expensive than what you claimed to be your deeply discounted model of inflatable kayak.
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That's awesome, Rob!! Super happy for you! I'll help if I can. Also! I would like a full sized inflatable yak!
your discount link is broken
Rob would a hobie 180 pedal drive fit into the air 9?
Looks awesome! Great deal. Inflatables are gonna become more and more popular when people see what they can do and how durable they are.
I have completely switched to drop stitch. I have a 14ft full drop stitch sides and floor. Its incredibly durable and stable. I have a NRS pike on the way. Can't wait to get fishing.
I was ready to invest but found nothing about any kind of warranty. Looks like a taller chair would be more comfortable as well.
How cautious do you think one would need to be with fishing hooks and spiny fish? Is the material durable to withstand an accidental poke here or there?
Can I use my 180 mirage drive in your Lightning Kayaks?
That looks good Robert. Will you guys be offering one without the pedal drive so one can fit a Hobie drive and also maybe a different color scheme, camo or grey and orange.
This is a smart idea for a multi type trips. If fishing isn’t your number one priority has a lot of options it looks like. Overlanding to multi spots needing a small package do it all option seems like it could work for fly fishing great 👍.
I like it I’m just worried about oyster no matter how careful you are you will hit the razor sharp oyster, how will it fare against oyster ?
That looks exactly what I'm looking for. I want to get rid of the big solid kayak I have and get something like this. I don't get to fish very much anymore, but this would work.
OMG....I just bought one on this from a Chinese manufacturer. It was $775 with shipping from China. The spec on this is smaller. Mine is 135" x 44" x 7", with a pedal drive system that can do forward and reverse. It also has two fishing rod holders set up for Scotty accessories. Optional - I bought an electric drive motor. Why is this even on Indiegogo???
Where can they be demo? If I pre order can I return it if I don't like it?
So there any kind of warranty?
how will it stand up against a big, sharp hook?
I would consider getting one but I don't want to wait for summer to be half way over before they even send it.
To be fair, the Air 9 has nearly the same measures and features as Hobie's iTrek 9, but for a much more affordable price (to date 1000 USD versus 2600-3000). Of course for that price we can't expect the same built quality, and it also doesn't have the mirage kick-up fins, which still hold a patent.
Where’s the truck coming from in the ocean? So how does it really handle a 6/0 treble hook on a diamond jig? How does it handle rock cod spines ?
Does the regular hobie pedal drive fit in the well of the air 9?
Second this question I'd like to put a 180 pedal drive into it
short answer is: yes. They all use the same standard well/base system since the original Hobie V1 & V2 patent ran out in 2017. And yes, all the new sups with pedal system are produced from the same 4-5 companies in China.
@@soupra22 ooohhh.. that'd be sweet...!!
@@alexmultimodalpackrafting915 that's what I figured.. awesome thanks for the response 👍
I’d feel much better and maybe consider ordering one IF it had two or three separate air chambers.
High Noon
Not in my neck of the woods. I’d pop it on the oysters. I’m definitely interested in the nomad . If I get in the market for a new one it’s definitely going to be the first one I check out.
Are you going to have a bait tank available for it come in handy for greenbacks offshore
Plenty of bait tank options out there already, both store-bought and DIY guides online.
I live in Europe, what a bummer no shipping outside US
Look for a similar model sold in Europe since a couple of weeks (but the first batch sold out pretty fast): Aquatone Puzzle
I would have to use it to see how reliable it is. You have your GF modeling it. That’s ok saving money. But I want anchor and Fishfinders. I don’t do saltwater. I inland fish lakes and ponds. Great video, Thanks for sharing this model. It looks promising for some.
Does it come with a paddle? Cup holder?
$999 is still unobtainable for most folks. I got myself a packraft for $267 with a skeg and that thing is built for fisherman. I also have a paddleboard, a kayak, a jon boat so there is absolutely no need for this. Rather just add a packraft R/C powered trolling motor that can be put on a paddleboard and put on my packraft. Peddle drives are too much $$$ especially when you can get a trolling motor for much less.
Dangit! Now I'm going to need one of these! Can you get it without the peddle drive since I already have one?
Sure! Email info@lightningkayaks.com and they will work it out with you.
Looks great buddy! Shared on my FB story.
only if it had support for putting a small e motor
You could rig that up. The Bixpy motor will go where the drive goes... this thing would FLY with that motor in it.
To the reader of this comment that’s in the market for an inflatable SUP, I can tell you this… if it’s Lighting it’s solid.
I’ve owned my Lightning kayak for years and go out weekly in saltwater… ZERO problems.
Keep the good work up and those prices low Lightning.
Great idea Robert!
Greetings from Atlanta Georgia.. Can this go on reverse? Thanks
No, Hobie still holds the patent for the 180 mirage pedal drive (at least outside of China). The patent for the standard flipper pedal drive like the one used for the Air 9 ran out in 2017.
How easy is it to puncture with a hook?
I would say that's impossible.
Impossible? Have any videos of you using it. I'd like to see how it holds up to an all day sesh.
Can you go in reverse with this drive?
No
Does lightning kayak have any original ideas?
Nah, we just take good ideas and offer them for half the price or less. That's our whole model. These other companies are raking you over the coals brother.
@@YakFishFieldI don’t pay retail brother
Id really recommend trying to get someone who spearfishs to push it a little. Been fishing and spear fishing off a sup for 10/15 years, had a 52lb bass off one last year, much nicer than a kayak imo.
its my razor sharp large circle hooks and treble hooks : oh and oyster beds that worry me about inflatables
Your hooks would not be a problem. Oysters... maybe if you're not careful.
😂 Non sense. Fishing hook is not a problem. Fish Fin is your nightmare
Cool. Lend to Fisk, might catch another 500lb Marlin😂
Looks a lot slower per every leg stroke than the hobie itrek's.
Would never trust any inflatable with just one air chamber.
How about an olive green color….
High Noon
😊 A cheap copy of Hobie i trek 9. Good job Good effort
For that amount just get a hobie.
If if we're 11ft maybe, 9ft too small
Ill be honest the rudder doesnt look very sturdy
It looks awesome $1600 ? Yikes
40% off, what if I want a whole one?
*Ba*dum*tiss*
Haaaaaaaaa nice.
Is that 40% off of $1700? If not, the only price you'd be beating is Hobies overpriced inflatable kayaks. Most other comparable inflatable kayaks are actually less expensive than what you claimed to be your deeply discounted model of inflatable kayak.
That's actually a very reasonable price at $1000