Glad someone is making videos on this kayak but I dont think people understand the design difference between a stand up kayak (Topwater) and an off shore kayak (Salty). When a swell hits a boat broadside a boat with a round or v hull can stay relatively straight up and down on the side of the wave. You dont feel like the wave is trying to tip you over as much. When a wave hits a flat or tunnel hull the kayak tries to stay flat on the water surface so if its a steep angle the boat is also at a steep angle. While it is great that you can stand in this one its design is to be comfortable in hours of offshore swells.
Exactly! It’s made for it! I think people are just curious to know if the design is also suitable for them to stand when they’re inshore. Having a boat that can do it all is a HUGE upside.
@@CaptChrisCanning Totally agree its just that some people think the reduction in standing stability is a negative when its actually a positive for the purpose of this kayak was designed for. Its supposed to rock more easily.
Dude you had me so worried when you started rocking it. I thought you were going over. Ha ha, the label, it's the "SS Minnow," ha ha...Great job Chris.
Chris, thanks for a great review of the Salty PDL. I just purchased 2 of them today for my wife and I. After trying them out in Roosevelt Inlet here in Delaware, I definitely agree with your comments as to the speed, agility and fun.
Thanks Chris for the honest review. Just ordered one and can’t wait to get it on the water. Coming from a Perception Outlaw 11.5 where paddling was a little tiresome, the pedal drive will be a welcome change. Keep up the good work.
I would love to see you Chris fishing in costal waters or in Tampa Bay. Thanks for your review. I see you having twice the amount of subscribers real soon.
Subd. Keep the content on that badboy coming. Have you thought about how to install a FF? Not too many vids out there on that. Although I did see someone run their wires up and on top of the boat. I think I’d rather add a couple thru hull wiring plugs for the transducer and batt cables to keep it clean and inside the hull. The only thing is having to snake the batt wire from the rear hatch area to the thru hull plug, seeing that’s where the batt will be. Hmm..
Hey Chris , I'm not really into yaks but doesn't any one make a trolling motor that you just clamp on or adapt to kayaks ? I mean even if you don't have auto pilot it would. Be quicker and less tiring , I'd be more of the John boat trolling motor dude, I know it's just easier than hauling the boat but comfort level and easy access to equipment and stuff , plus I like to fly fish so standing on a deck and easier site fishing ! Great video as usual , and tight lines ! 🐟👍🏼
Well, YES I can say that fly fishing in a pedal drive kayak would probably have it's own difficulties, but I will be doing it. Really anyone that seems to add a trolling motor to their kayak ends up not being happy with the design. That is why the AutoPilot is so great. It's seamless
I want a speedy kayak that I can take out recreationally… with the option to fish. I don’t live by the ocean but I live very close to the Great Lakes… both Erie and Ontario. This would be perfect and maybe a a small troller like a Bixby or the other one, Torqeedo I think it’s called. This thing would haul with that hull design 💨 💦
@@CaptChrisCanning Sure do. I was thinking about upgrading to the sportsman autopilot but I can't see myself giving up instant reverse and my deep V to cut through and redirect those waves.
This kayak is actually harder to flip than you think. It just feels like it will, but it will lean to the point that water will start filling in before it flips.
Hey Chris, I’m torn between the Salty and the Sportsman 120 PDL. I fish more fresh water than salt, but do fish both. Which do you like better? Thanks, man.
Yeah Chris, I've been considering this one. So far, not a lot of content out there, but now it's starting to break open. Old Town now seems to be sprinkling them out there to RUclipsrs, such as yourself, and the salt is starting to flow (I heard that somewhere). But, I just brought home a Topwater 120 PDL today. In the end for me, it came down to the greater stability, and to the large dry storage up front. Fishing isn't the only use for me. I might try some kayak camping, and the Topwater (or Sportsman) seems to have better cargo capability. Would love to see you give kayak camping a try on your channel! Looking forward to more great Salty vids.
Bro if you needed the storage on the inside then the Topwater was the way to go! I promise you will not be disappointed with that boat. I have plenty of hours on the Topwater, both it and the Salty are different boats. That being said Old Town makes such a quality product that either boat will make someones dream kayak a real life thing.
Nice yak Chrissypoo.. Actually keep me of surprised you didn't get the auto pilot.. Still think Josh is going to run away from you..lol. But I can see your going to be catching a lot of fish from it.. Great video , keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.. Always your friend, fan, and subscriber..
RICKKKK Missed your comments brother. Thanks for watching and noooo it wasn't the autopilot, but hopefully i will be getting that one soon. Hope all it well!
Just preordered my salty on Saturday. Almost got the sportsman 120 but I know this will be better for the big water recreation lakes I fish🤙 thanks chris!
Another awesome video on the Salty, thanks! When do you think you're going to get a chance for the flip test? You don't know where the limits are until you've pushed past them, lol. Seriously though, this boat has been on my radar for months. No stock around, but I can get the "regular" Sportsman PDL 120. I'm drawn towards the Salty because I think it will be better for choppy waters and the occasional surf launch, but I really need to know how much stability I'm giving up to get that. I'm hoping the Salty is one of those kayaks with awesome secondary stability, where it only *feels* like you're going to tip, but it's actually a lot harder to flip than you think. Now go test that theory for me!! 😂🤣
I actually did the flip test this past week and the video will be up this week. I am going to be honest, it is not as stable as the 120 PDL (topwater too), but after doing the flip test I have more confidence in the boat. just like you said, it tips A LOT, but it;'s designed like that. the side save you from flipping and you can save yourself pretty easy. Like i couldn't flip it standing on one side of the boat. Stay tuned for the video.
@@CaptChrisCanning That's great news, and I can't wait for the video. In kayak terms, it sounds like the Salty has more secondary stability and the standard Sportsman has more primary stability.
@@CaptChrisCanning so if im just sitting and never intend to stand am I'm I going to feel like I'm going to flip all the time. My last kayak I owned was an Ocean Kayak Drifter and I nevwr felty tipsy in it but that was a design from the late 80's..I'm 5'11 at 220 lbs
Nice yak 👍🏻do they make plugs for those holes by the pedal drive looks like a good bit of water comes in there ? I still haven’t decided on what to get . I wish they had somewhere near me were you could test them .
oh absolutely AJ, you can get scuppers for all the holes and no water would get in at all. Where do you live? and what kind of kayak are you looking for? Maybe I could help you look in the right direction?!
Chris Canning I’m in Maryland . Not really any close locations that sell any old town stuff that I know of . I will find something but thanks Chris 👊🏻definitely gonna be the pedal or minn Kota powered .
*Nice Review Chris... Almost makes me wonder why there aren't some kind of "Optional Factory Outriggers" that could be slapped out from the sides for when you want to stand up to see or fight a fish... and then easily retracted for cursing.. er.. ah... cruising... Be Safe Young'n!* Thanx ..gw
@@CaptChrisCanning *Chris...You'd think that Trolls would be some of the most in shape folks out there in the World...Imagine having to carry the Granite Stone Bridge they live under, a Lazy-boy Chair and two gallons of Diet Pepsi with them everywhere they go in life* ..gw
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Thanks for watching guys! Comment Below, what are your thoughts on the Salty PDL?
I bought one 18 months ago, absolutely love it! Coastal, inland, freshwater, All Great!
Glad someone is making videos on this kayak but I dont think people understand the design difference between a stand up kayak (Topwater) and an off shore kayak (Salty). When a swell hits a boat broadside a boat with a round or v hull can stay relatively straight up and down on the side of the wave. You dont feel like the wave is trying to tip you over as much. When a wave hits a flat or tunnel hull the kayak tries to stay flat on the water surface so if its a steep angle the boat is also at a steep angle. While it is great that you can stand in this one its design is to be comfortable in hours of offshore swells.
Exactly! It’s made for it! I think people are just curious to know if the design is also suitable for them to stand when they’re inshore. Having a boat that can do it all is a HUGE upside.
@@CaptChrisCanning Totally agree its just that some people think the reduction in standing stability is a negative when its actually a positive for the purpose of this kayak was designed for. Its supposed to rock more easily.
💯 when my flip test post this week I noted that my confidence in the boat went up. The boats are made for different applications
Nice yak, Old Town for life lol!
👀 💯
Dude you had me so worried when you started rocking it. I thought you were going over. Ha ha, the label, it's the "SS Minnow," ha ha...Great job Chris.
Ohhhh wait until the flip test JC! Should drop this week 👀 I could rock the SS MINNOW lmao
*G1 Skipper*
Just bought one yesterday 5/26/21 and cant wait for delivery this week. Bass better watch out in my backyard.
You’ll love it! Dropping an update video this week
Great video Chris. I live in coastal NC. Sound fishing and shore fishing.
Speed test is extremely useful, as I found my topwater 106 not able to cover distances quickly. thanks.
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching
Nicely done now waiting on flip video
Comes out Thursday or Sunday this week 👀
Chris, thanks for a great review of the Salty PDL. I just purchased 2 of them today for my wife and I. After trying them out in Roosevelt Inlet here in Delaware, I definitely agree with your comments as to the speed, agility and fun.
Thanks Chris for the honest review. Just ordered one and can’t wait to get it on the water. Coming from a Perception Outlaw 11.5 where paddling was a little tiresome, the pedal drive will be a welcome change. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for putting this info out. Mine is set to ship in September. I really can’t wait now!
Yessss you’ll love it! Flip test is coming this week 👀 it’s going to be goooood
Have been waiting for videos on the Salty. Great that it starts to get out there. I think it will be perfect.
I know someone is happy. Congratulation on the kayak.great video Chris. hope to see you guys out on the water. God bless
You already know Danny! Thanks for watching my man you have always been a long time loyal supporter
I can already see you stalking them backwaters in that 👀 Definately need one of my own!!
I agree, gotta get one! Luckily that derive drafts pretty shallow.
Lookin good Chris. When I first saw it online a few months ago, I didn't think much of it but that thing looks so sleek in the water.
It's a sharp looking Kayak Marcus, can't wait to get you to try it out.
@@CaptChrisCanning Heck yeah man. Can't wait to meet you in person 👍🏾
I'm picking up a Salty 120 tomorrow. Cannot wait to use it. Thanks for the review videos, including the tip test video.
Thanks for watching Justin!
These reviews are very interesting. They are helpful in judging what to look for in any kayak. Now go fishing in it please.
Going going! Going to catch some monsters
Nice video and great editing! Good view of an awesome looking yak!
Nice. Im glad people are putting more videos of this yak out. Im trying to decide between this and the 120 pdl
Make sure you checkout my flip and stability test
@@CaptChrisCanning will do
I have this kayak for about a month now and absolutely dig it.
TridentDriver1987 what color? I love mine just as much
@@CaptChrisCanning The blue one. Also have a helix 5 installed on it.
I would love to see you Chris fishing in costal waters or in Tampa Bay. Thanks for your review. I see you having twice the amount of subscribers real soon.
Thanks for watching Jorge! I fish the Tampa Bay all the time my man, are you new to the channel? Thanks for the positive words!
Best Salty demo i've seen !
Thanks for watching brother! Means a lot
Subd. Keep the content on that badboy coming. Have you thought about how to install a FF? Not too many vids out there on that. Although I did see someone run their wires up and on top of the boat. I think I’d rather add a couple thru hull wiring plugs for the transducer and batt cables to keep it clean and inside the hull. The only thing is having to snake the batt wire from the rear hatch area to the thru hull plug, seeing that’s where the batt will be. Hmm..
Good video bro nice kayak, the only thing I don't like is the water coming in when you're standing.
Absolutely, all you gotta do that is put scrupper plugs in. Most kayaks are like this.
Diggin the vid Chris! Keep em’ comin.
You da man
Hey Chris , I'm not really into yaks but doesn't any one make a trolling motor that you just clamp on or adapt to kayaks ? I mean even if you don't have auto pilot it would. Be quicker and less tiring , I'd be more of the John boat trolling motor dude, I know it's just easier than hauling the boat but comfort level and easy access to equipment and stuff , plus I like to fly fish so standing on a deck and easier site fishing ! Great video as usual , and tight lines ! 🐟👍🏼
Well, YES I can say that fly fishing in a pedal drive kayak would probably have it's own difficulties, but I will be doing it. Really anyone that seems to add a trolling motor to their kayak ends up not being happy with the design. That is why the AutoPilot is so great. It's seamless
I want a speedy kayak that I can take out recreationally… with the option to fish. I don’t live by the ocean but I live very close to the Great Lakes… both Erie and Ontario. This would be perfect and maybe a a small troller like a Bixby or the other one, Torqeedo I think it’s called. This thing would haul with that hull design 💨 💦
Sounds like it's the kayak for you honeslty!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Oldtown is killing it. I absolutely LOVE my predator.
They really are, do you have the PDL?
@@CaptChrisCanning Sure do. I was thinking about upgrading to the sportsman autopilot but I can't see myself giving up instant reverse and my deep V to cut through and redirect those waves.
@@e303gt If you're happy now, why switch. I promise the AP is a totally different beast!
This kayak is actually harder to flip than you think. It just feels like it will, but it will lean to the point that water will start filling in before it flips.
It is! It has a long tip to it, still love the yak, no doubt
Hey Chris, I’m torn between the Salty and the Sportsman 120 PDL. I fish more fresh water than salt, but do fish both. Which do you like better? Thanks, man.
I love both, but if you are doing freshwater I would probably choose the Sportsman PDL
Yeah Chris, I've been considering this one. So far, not a lot of content out there, but now it's starting to break open. Old Town now seems to be sprinkling them out there to RUclipsrs, such as yourself, and the salt is starting to flow (I heard that somewhere). But, I just brought home a Topwater 120 PDL today. In the end for me, it came down to the greater stability, and to the large dry storage up front. Fishing isn't the only use for me. I might try some kayak camping, and the Topwater (or Sportsman) seems to have better cargo capability. Would love to see you give kayak camping a try on your channel! Looking forward to more great Salty vids.
Bro if you needed the storage on the inside then the Topwater was the way to go! I promise you will not be disappointed with that boat. I have plenty of hours on the Topwater, both it and the Salty are different boats. That being said Old Town makes such a quality product that either boat will make someones dream kayak a real life thing.
Nice yak Chrissypoo.. Actually keep me of surprised you didn't get the auto pilot.. Still think Josh is going to run away from you..lol. But I can see your going to be catching a lot of fish from it.. Great video , keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.. Always your friend, fan, and subscriber..
RICKKKK Missed your comments brother. Thanks for watching and noooo it wasn't the autopilot, but hopefully i will be getting that one soon. Hope all it well!
Nice overview!enjoy
Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching Pablo
Like that rig a lot.
Its sexy, right? ehehe
I’m stuck between this or the sportsman 106 powered by Min Kota. I’m looking for something stable and diverse my do some ocean fishing
Just preordered my salty on Saturday. Almost got the sportsman 120 but I know this will be better for the big water recreation lakes I fish🤙 thanks chris!
Yes Sir! No problem, what color Salty did you go with Steve?
team ember🙌
@@stevestops8247 Yes sir
Do yoy think you could stand and cast
Does it have alot of whole slap to scare fish and with the front being raised as much as it is does the wind blow your front end around alot
Subbed for Salty....thanks
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching
I'll take your word for it, I wont be able to get one too much money for me to dish out plus my wife would kill me.
The wife would get you aye?! They get us all when it comes to fishing
Why do some places give u the scupper plugs and other places don't should come standard everywhere
Trey Bailey depends where you buy the yak. I would say most don’t come with. They’re cheap to buy though
How does this compare to the similar priced Hobie compass for inshore/offshore?
I have never personally used the Hobie compass, but I have been very impressed with my kayak so far! Been about a year now too
Another awesome video on the Salty, thanks! When do you think you're going to get a chance for the flip test? You don't know where the limits are until you've pushed past them, lol.
Seriously though, this boat has been on my radar for months. No stock around, but I can get the "regular" Sportsman PDL 120. I'm drawn towards the Salty because I think it will be better for choppy waters and the occasional surf launch, but I really need to know how much stability I'm giving up to get that. I'm hoping the Salty is one of those kayaks with awesome secondary stability, where it only *feels* like you're going to tip, but it's actually a lot harder to flip than you think.
Now go test that theory for me!! 😂🤣
I actually did the flip test this past week and the video will be up this week. I am going to be honest, it is not as stable as the 120 PDL (topwater too), but after doing the flip test I have more confidence in the boat. just like you said, it tips A LOT, but it;'s designed like that. the side save you from flipping and you can save yourself pretty easy. Like i couldn't flip it standing on one side of the boat. Stay tuned for the video.
@@CaptChrisCanning That's great news, and I can't wait for the video. In kayak terms, it sounds like the Salty has more secondary stability and the standard Sportsman has more primary stability.
Exactly, but the Salty flies. I may or may not have hit 6mph 👀🤫
@@CaptChrisCanning so if im just sitting and never intend to stand am I'm I going to feel like I'm going to flip all the time. My last kayak I owned was an Ocean Kayak Drifter and I nevwr felty tipsy in it but that was a design from the late 80's..I'm 5'11 at 220 lbs
Would like to know how to mount a trolling motor on the stern as an option drive on the salty.
I saw that 6mph 🔥🔥🔥👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Yes sir 🔥 I was like damnnnnnn when I was editing
That ember looks nice on the water. I can't wait to fly across these Texas waters lol
I got my salty. Its a beauty on the water!!!!
@@MrKelley0222 YES!!! Flip video drops TODAY!
@@CaptChrisCanning lol im ready for it. I also got a Salty Scales face shield 👍🏾
Nice yak 👍🏻do they make plugs for those holes by the pedal drive looks like a good bit of water comes in there ? I still haven’t decided on what to get . I wish they had somewhere near me were you could test them .
oh absolutely AJ, you can get scuppers for all the holes and no water would get in at all. Where do you live? and what kind of kayak are you looking for? Maybe I could help you look in the right direction?!
Chris Canning I’m in Maryland . Not really any close locations that sell any old town stuff that I know of . I will find something but thanks Chris 👊🏻definitely gonna be the pedal or minn Kota powered .
*Nice Review Chris... Almost makes me wonder why there aren't some kind of "Optional Factory Outriggers" that could be slapped out from the sides for when you want to stand up to see or fight a fish... and then easily retracted for cursing.. er.. ah... cruising... Be Safe Young'n!* Thanx ..gw
LMAO, yeah maybe if I were going out 20 miles in my kayak LMAO! Thanks for watching GW, you da man
Which one would go with the new top water or the salty
Trey Bailey bro it’s so close, what type of fishing do you do?
@@CaptChrisCanning bass fishing is the topwater 500 dollar more stable lol
What brand is the top water you keep talking about?
Old Town also!
Chris Canning oh , thank you !
I can do 5 loaded in my Topwater, for all of 50 feet lol
5 what? People? Rods? What's up!
@@CaptChrisCanning yes
Looks sooooooooth 😉
yessssss it doesssss
For free 😂💩💩👍🏻
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@@CaptChrisCanning *Chris...You'd think that Trolls would be some of the most in shape folks out there in the World...Imagine having to carry the Granite Stone Bridge they live under, a Lazy-boy Chair and two gallons of Diet Pepsi with them everywhere they go in life* ..gw