Picked up a Pelican Motion 100 for 150 from Walmart a couple of days ago. It's missing a few of the perks other ones have, but i figured I could probably get my money back at that price. I can't wait to take it out!
I feel like Lifetime hit a home run with that hull design, and price point. I feel like they use the same or similar hull design for the 10’ sit in as well.
...These boats are in the summer time fun category...they do not require a high level of skill to use, and it's easy to justify the price with only a few times out on the water... ...Also, spend a few extra dollars on a good PFD (aka. life jacket) that is comfortable enough to wear all day...
For the sit-on-tops, isn't a hatch that "gives access to the entire boat" a swamping hazard, to say nothing of gear being able to slide to an inaccessible spot? Does it really work that way?
Even high end sit on tops feature this but likely have better hatches that are more trustworthy. At the end of the vid I recommend all these as “shoreline kayaks”. However, one can add floatation bladders to help. Hardcore sea kayakers will carry extra floatation bladders in the event of rock damage to a compartment. @headwaterskayak had a scenario where those bags helped him get back to the beach after a bad rock garden crash. Open cold water is a place that going “over the top” isn’t ever going to be a bad thing!
You absolutely have to have footbraces for power and back support. Adjustability for my touring boats is key for different footwear and conditions (tighter for rough, looser for cruising). These rec boats in the vid all have something which is better than nothing but most are trying to do it for as cheap as possible.
Older poly will and areas on these racks where a boat has weight on it can too. Newer boats pop back but over time this can happen. Sit on tops more supported by shape, sit insides more chance of denting.
Depends! Shoreline bay cruising is where I’d start. Open rough ocean stuff w no experience or safety gear and no immersion protection then …no! Baby steps!
For shoreline paddling in appropriate waters, I think they are. Point of video was to show where the $ saving might leave you short of features, safety and performance. The ultimate decision of for the new paddler is to match their uses with the boat. I affectionately call most of these “toy-yaks”. Smiles can be had for sure but within certain limitations before the craft might be inappropriate or even unsafe (big open water).
Thanks for the good work on the research bro 👍
Picked up a Pelican Motion 100 for 150 from Walmart a couple of days ago. It's missing a few of the perks other ones have, but i figured I could probably get my money back at that price. I can't wait to take it out!
Have fun out there! Welcome to the adventure!
I feel like Lifetime hit a home run with that hull design, and price point. I feel like they use the same or similar hull design for the 10’ sit in as well.
Recommendation for a duck hunter? Probably only be using for retrieving birds
Something big, dry and stable like the Yukon or maybe even a small canoe?
So I understand the scupper holes, but what are the drain plugs for?
Getting water out of the hull for cleaning or storage.
...These boats are in the summer time fun category...they do not require a high level of skill to use, and it's easy to justify the price with only a few times out on the water...
...Also, spend a few extra dollars on a good PFD (aka. life jacket) that is comfortable enough to wear all day...
For the sit-on-tops, isn't a hatch that "gives access to the entire boat" a swamping hazard, to say nothing of gear being able to slide to an inaccessible spot? Does it really work that way?
Even high end sit on tops feature this but likely have better hatches that are more trustworthy. At the end of the vid I recommend all these as “shoreline kayaks”. However, one can add floatation bladders to help. Hardcore sea kayakers will carry extra floatation bladders in the event of rock damage to a compartment. @headwaterskayak had a scenario where those bags helped him get back to the beach after a bad rock garden crash. Open cold water is a place that going “over the top” isn’t ever going to be a bad thing!
Hey Ethan, as professional or highly experienced kayaker. How high do you rank adjustable footrests on a kayak?
You absolutely have to have footbraces for power and back support. Adjustability for my touring boats is key for different footwear and conditions (tighter for rough, looser for cruising). These rec boats in the vid all have something which is better than nothing but most are trying to do it for as cheap as possible.
Dose the hull warp in heat ?
Older poly will and areas on these racks where a boat has weight on it can too. Newer boats pop back but over time this can happen. Sit on tops more supported by shape, sit insides more chance of denting.
Are these kayaks for the ocean
Depends! Shoreline bay cruising is where I’d start. Open rough ocean stuff w no experience or safety gear and no immersion protection then …no!
Baby steps!
So are they worth it or not?
For shoreline paddling in appropriate waters, I think they are. Point of video was to show where the $ saving might leave you short of features, safety and performance. The ultimate decision of for the new paddler is to match their uses with the boat. I affectionately call most of these “toy-yaks”. Smiles can be had for sure but within certain limitations before the craft might be inappropriate or even unsafe (big open water).
I bought mine thru walmart online.