re: This will probably be my next yak - Native Slayer 14.5

I had a Slayer 12 briefly last year that I sold and bought a Slayer Propel, so while I never had the 14.5, I am very familiar with the layout and hull. (Propel is essentially the same as the 14, just modified a bit to fit the Propel drive)

They're good kayaks- meant to go toe-to-toe with the Jackson Cuda and the WS Ride135. I like the open compartments of the Slayer over its competitors closed hatches (I also had a Ride 135 at one point) Of course, you can easily stand in the Slayer and the whole boat is basically a rigger's dream- you can pretty much do anything to it.

As for this "test", it's great that the guy can jump up and down on his cooler, but it serves no practical purpose and shouldn't be a compelling reason to purchase a specific kayak. Honestly, I am more impressed by the people who walk to the bow of their kayaks and fish and pole while underway. . . that takes a good deal of balance and dexterity!

Hell, I think I could put a 6ft ladder on the deck of my Pro Angler 14 and pole the flats looking for reds! (uh oh. . . now I'm getting some ideas! )