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Because of this video Iam confident enough to buy a Tuctec kayak. Thank u for making this video and dispelling alot of scare tactics and bad information.. If u do ur part this is a safe and stabile kayak as intended and designed for calm waters. I think the having the PFD is key here as well as the using the bucket .. Thank u again :)

Thanks for this great video, once I get a #Tucktec I will definitely practice this and make sure everyone kayaking with me practices this. #Tucktec2023

I've been there dood when you go there is no time to double check your vest. You better do that before you get wet.

I think a simple mod to this boat would help with side walls flexing. Glue some HD Velcro along the sides neat the top, then Velcro a stiffener to the glued on Velcro. This could be a beam of coroplastic like election signs are made of, PVC pipe or some other light weight material. I would put a ball on the ends of PVC to keep them from puncturing boat. Soch a thing could be incorporated with the side bumpers.

Would this kayak be a good flatwater kayak?

This is something EVERYONE SHOULD practice in a calm lake, the more you practice this the better you will get at it. Practice this with a friend or 2 near by, after a few times you will KNOW exactly what to do and you will NOT PANIC! Thank you for thIs DEMONSTRATION.

Excellent video, really helpful! Thank you.

Just got mine today. Great info. Thanks for the video.

With as much space as that kayak has and as buoyant as it is I'd recommend an electric bilge pump. Practically any rechargeable 12-volt tool battery and a 3 amp 12-volt pump will work.

Thank you for this demonstration!

Great video! This is the main reason I will not get any folding kayak or sit in unless it's an ocean kayak. I will stick with my SOT any day. If it's this hard to reenter in calm water, imagine out there with wind and waves, it would be impossible.

How much do you weigh? 200?

After seeing this video. Glad I didn’t purchase one.

The one thing I don’t understand you’re doing a voice over why is there playing in the background to the point where I can barely hear you does it make sense

I wasn't sure why, when it was upside down, you couldn't just lift it up overhead at arm's length above you and quickly flip it over in the air; then no water would get it in when it landed back on the water...

which paddle do you use?

My takeaway from this is to stay close to shore, carry a bail bucket, get new pins to keep latches down, and don't use it in winter where i'll die from hypothermia before i make it to land if i flip. Safety first and always, thanks for making this video!

based on the difficulty you have in re-entering the kayak, I think I'd rather swim it to shore. I think the flotation bag is something to help me (a non-swimmer) feel more confident that I will not go down with the ship even though you show it floating well enough. Do you think that the center folds are an issue for having the kayak collapse? I took mine out last week and was pleasantly surprised how safe I felt (paddling close to shore).

DEPRESSING. I’LL NEVER BUY THAT KAYAK, LESS IN OLD WATERS

Nice pool. Good vid too. My tucktek is on the way!!!!

Stupid question.. with all these folds in the kayak what keeps it waterproof/tight? They never start to leak???

Great video!

I'm looking at getting a inflatable or folding kayak so I can kayak down river and be able to get out and fish at spots that I wouldn't be able to get to otherwise. There are some shallow areas and smooth stones underneath. Do you think this kayak be able to occasionally bump the bottom of the river without causing to much damage or would an inflatable be better in this situation?

The comment of being able to use the kayak as a flotation device might work but you forgot that you had a flotation life vest on during this test. Still, great video. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for this video. On my hard shell sea kayak I have learned to crawl back in from deep water but I was unsure if the tuctec would even float if full of water. What a relief it was to watch this video! I will practice this move in shallow water near shore.

Mike, I would add buoyancy to the sides like a pool foam noodle on each side of the exterior. I would also use a bilge pump, either manual (foot or hand operated) or battery operated.

Thank you for the video! What size is the stabilizer bag you put in the back of the kayak? Amazon has various sizes. Thanks!

Do you recommend installing the inflatable floatation for regular use in calm waters ?

Nice video on self rescues. Most people should be aware of these before paddling any kayak, however where is Charles Bronson? Paddling that Tucktec appears to be a new film in the "Death Wish" series. Save your money on this toy. Buy and paddle a kayak with bulkheads for inherently buoyancy or get an inflatable with a rigid frame & use float bags fore and aft.

I was looking into these but, as someone who almost drowned due to a cheap yak that took water and had to bail in sudden strong winds with 4' waves (crest to through).. my life is worth more than that. I agree this is a 100' boat and no more. I aim to go 2-3 miles across the lake...

Thank you! Very helpful.

Thanks for this, take away: don;t flip! :) I am Looking for the link to the bail bucket, and float bag if you can post it! Thanks!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video - very informative for someone who has not used a kayak before and will be doing so soon.

Good demo! Thanks. I might add that a variation of the floatation bags is the "stow float" that opens up so you can put gear inside, then inflate. Various brands, Watershed, NRS, Salamander. Different sizes. Important to tie everything in securely, the floats will tend to float out like the seats! I just got my Tucktec, only paddled it once so far (it's 13f where I am right now) , and I am thinking to install some inflatable sponsons onto the outside. (I have them left from another boat I had, not even sure they make them anymore.) They clip on the sides, deflated with a sleeve over them. In a capsize, you would inflate them by mouth. I imagine they would help with the reentry process. I will report when I get to try them. I love your collapsible bucket! Where did you find that?

Thank you for showing self rescue for this kayak!!! 👍🏽

Hey, how do you think this would do going through shallow marsh? Durability issues dragging over sticks, etc? Considering one to duck hunt out of where I’d be packing it in on a jet sled with the rest of my gear and then towing the jet sled behind it once on the marsh. Or is this a crazy idea. Ha

Great Video! I'm going to share this.

I was curious about the Tucktec - that is what brought me here. What kept me here is - That is an impressive amount of demonstration of self rescue for this kayak! Honestly (as the one time owner and guide of the largest sea kayak tour company on the West Coast) - you need to be making this type of video on all these small recreational and 'oddball' boats (inflatables, Oru kayak, walmart specials, REI under 12' rec kayaks...). That was a great demo of self rescue reality under ideal conditions. Your summary 'swim it to shore' is accurate and sobering for anyone who buys these. They are a 100' or less boat; paddle no more than 100' from shore. Thank you for the time and effort in making this.

Super useful, thanks!

I am thinking of getting an origami vessel. This was very helpful. I was concerned about the safety and getting back in the boat. Just looking at the concept...I wonder if would work to have an aquarium water siphon hooked to the side along with the bucket and lights as part of a safety package? Maybe include a flare gun for those who are like me...In my care I carry a seatbelt cutter and glass shattering hammer along with a roadside emergency kit with flares...oh and I have an emergency survival blanket in there too.

Thanks for taking the time to make this.

Why not sit in kayak filled with water? As it won't sink anyway with water plus human weight on it. Then bucket water out easily while sitting stable in the kayak.

Hi, any news on 2021 models. They seem to have changed the seat again so it clips to the spars. Also what's the deal with Xplore 1 as it appears to be on sale under licence?!

This is done pretty well! Glad you are using a PFD, even in the pool. The Tucktec does not have any inherent flotation, like a bulkhead or large foam inserts at bow/stern, so I recommend using kayak-specific float bags which will keep the boat very buoyant. They will also displace water, so bailing becomes easier and no pre-bailing might be needed, depending on paddler size. Remember, when there's a capsize, the water conditions may be rough, so practicing the maneuver to re-enter should be done in a safe, calm environment. And always paddle with others!

Nicely done! Just ordered my TT so this PSA is much appreciated. Thanks!

It appears doable in a warm and calm water. But the way this kayak behavies and how much effort is needed to bail and re-enter does not entice me to get one. Thank you for posting.

Would a siphon hose work? If so it would be less work.

Wow! Thank you for the detail and work you put into this video. I am seriously considering a tucktec, and this makes me feel a lot safer!

This happened to me in my tucktec when I was in the ocean. The tucktec filled with water and I swear it started to sink but maybe I was just panicking. Also my seat floated away and I had to go get it . I ended up pushing it back to shore and then emptying the water and re launching. Thanks for this video ! I will practice doing this. I hate that there is no drain hole. Maybe they will figure that out. I hate taking a bucket with me every time I go kayaking.

Thanks for doing this. I hope I don't need to use this but it is good to know.