Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak Review

If what stops you going out is the loading, the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak is the Native you carry by yourself. Ten feet, 34.5 inches wide, 65 pounds fitted, and it still carries 425 pounds.

LTE is Native's name for the lighter, simpler build in the Slayer family. Same Propel drive, fewer systems, less weight. Native frames it as grab-and-go.

The Propel Pedal Drive

The Propel drive is the reason people buy Native, and the LTE runs the 701 Series version of it. The headline is hands-free forward and reverse. Not lifting the drive out and spinning around. Reverse, under your feet, the moment you want it.

It runs a 10:1 gear ratio, Native has been building the Propel since 2008, and it is made in the USA with domestic and foreign parts. The drive carries a 5 year warranty against manufacturer defects, with the first 2 years covering any issue top to bottom.

Steering is a Switchblade rudder and it is foot-steering compatible, so steering goes hands-free along with propulsion.

Sixty-five pounds is the point

Fitted hull weight is 65 pounds and fully rigged is 85. There are four carry handles, dual on the sides and dual at the stern, because a 65 pound kayak is one you actually pick up.

That number decides how often the kayak gets wet. A ten foot kayak at 65 pounds goes on a roof rack, in a bed rack, on a hitch hauler or on a trailer without a plan and a second person. Whatever you haul it with, this is the Native pedal kayak where one person is enough.

It is also groove-track equipped and Sidekick ready, so the Native Sidekick Wheel Transport System mounts to the kayak rather than being something separate you drag to the water.

Four hundred twenty-five pounds of capacity

Rated to 425 pounds on a 65 pound hull. That is a useful ratio, and it is worth knowing when you are sizing a kayak against your own weight plus a crate, a cooler and a day of tackle.

What you get for rigging

The LTE keeps the parts you use and leaves out the weight you were not going to use.

• Accessory groove track around the entire kayak, so you rig where you need the accessory.
• PowerLink electronics plate with cable routing for a graph.
• Large quick-access hatch with twist-lock closures.
• Three rod holders, one forward facing and two rear facing, plus Captain's Bridge compatibility.
• Single Power-Pole or motor mount at the stern.
• No-slip deck padding and dry dock scupper plugs.
• Taco paddle clip so the paddle has a home.

It runs First Class Seating, and it is the only current Native kayak using that seat.

Specifications

How it fits next to the rest of the Native line

Steer by what the day looks like.

Loading alone, short walks to the water, small rivers and ponds: the Slayer Propel 10 LTE.

A full electronics build with integrated battery storage and internal transducer wiring: the Slayer Propel Max 10 carries three electronics plates for it.

A motor, a big battery and a graph all on one deck: the Hammer 1210 and the Titan X Propel 10.5 are built around that.

Paddling instead of pedaling: the Falcon 11.

Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak Questions, Answered

What does LTE mean?

It is Native's name for the lighter, simpler build in the Slayer family. Same 701 Series Propel drive, fewer systems on the deck, less weight. Native's own framing is essentials without complications.

What is the Propel Pedal Drive?

Native's pedal drive and the thing the brand is known for. It gives you hands-free forward and reverse, so you back off a snag, hold against current or reposition without picking up a paddle or turning the kayak around. It runs a 10:1 gear ratio and Native has been building it since 2008.

Can one person load it?

Yes. Sixty-five pounds fitted, 85 rigged, and four carry handles. This is the Native pedal kayak built for exactly that.

How much can it carry?

425 pounds. Plan your load from the rigged weight of 85 pounds.

Can I motorize it?

Within reason. There is a single Power-Pole or motor mount at the stern plus a PowerLink electronics plate with cable routing. For a full motor build with a large battery, the Titan X Propel 10.5 and the Hammer 1210 are the kayaks designed for it.

What is the warranty on the drive?

Native covers the Propel drive for 5 years against manufacturer defects, and the first 2 years are top-to-bottom coverage of any issue. For the hull warranty and current terms, ask us and we will get you the exact policy in writing before you buy.

Does the Sidekick cart fit it?

Yes. The Slayer Propel 10 LTE is groove-track equipped and Sidekick ready. Native says the Sidekick fits every Propel kayak except the LT and Manta Ray.

How does the Native Watercraft Slayer Propel 10 LTE Pedal Kayak ship?

Ships freight nationwide. If you are inside our delivery area, local delivery shows up as a shipping option at checkout and we bring it to you ourselves. On a freight delivery, look it over before you sign the receipt and write down any damage you see, then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours. We email the full details once your order is placed.