Cool scenes under the bridges! This looked like a great way to spend a nice day yakking down a calm river. I need to get my Grampa's old canoe out on a river. Good motivation video!
The Aquaglide looks much deeper. Certainly bigger. I think the Aquaglide may be much more stable for fishing. Maybe it doesn’t track as well as the Pike. I’m torn between these two boats. The Pike is $300 less. I can’t decide. Nice video. Stay safe.
Hi, Scott, I purchased this Star Pike Kayak but it did not come with the Yakattack Mount switch as shown in the picture and your video. it only has the Switchpads glued on the kayak. Did you purchase the Yakattack Mount switch separately? Thank you.
Yes, I purchased the tracks separately. There are different ways to configure those which is why they just have the mount, and you need to add your desired plate. The YakAttack ones fit great. I think I had to buy slightly longer bolts to mount the plate though, so watch that. You don't want them TOO long. Happy paddling.
I'm still debating between a resin kayak (no time needed to set up, dry out or take down) or something like this. My only reservation with a resin kayak that I have in mind is weight (60lbs), which isn't too bad compared to some hard sit-on-top kayaks, but still something holding me back.
I might suggest renting one any trying to lift it up there. I have a hard SOT kayak, and I hate putting on the roof...so much so that I have a trailer for it. This inflatable is for when I'm "Not sure" i'm gonna use it.
Roto mold plastic is very durable and you can find many brands/models under your 60lbs. Since you are female, take a look at the Ocean Kayak Venus at 11' and 47lbs. Excellent paddler. Or the OK Tetra 12' at 55lbs. Both are well rated kayaks. Or go full drop stitch inflatable with the Advanced Elements Airvolution. I test paddled it and wow, as firm as a hard shell, excellent stability, glide, and speed. Weight is 39lbs.
I guess I should explain that I'm looking for a sit-on-top, wide for stability, good design for straight tracking, and a rigid seat that gets me up off the floor a bit. Maybe 12ft max. Best ones I've found that fit these asks are angler kayaks, but those can get heavy.
More rolls, like me. Too funny ! Cool kayak
The "whoa" made me laugh. And the adventure inspired me. Thanks. Looking forward to your can install too
Cool scenes under the bridges!
This looked like a great way to spend a nice day yakking down a calm river.
I need to get my Grampa's old canoe out on a river. Good motivation video!
Great job Scott. Hope to see you soon in Barlow:)
Really enjoyed the videography and music. Keep up the great vids bro.
WOW! Great share and video! THanks much and hope you had a great time! Kayak looks like it handled well. All the BEST to you and Cheers! :)
The Aquaglide looks much deeper. Certainly bigger. I think the Aquaglide may be much more stable for fishing. Maybe it doesn’t track as well as the Pike. I’m torn between these two boats. The Pike is $300 less. I can’t decide. Nice video. Stay safe.
Both good choices. I went cheap, plus I was able to get the Pike local which pushed me in that direction.
Aloha Scott - videos are on point! I need help with deciding which racks to get for my nv200. What do you have for racks and are happy with them?
Hi, Scott, I purchased this Star Pike Kayak but it did not come with the Yakattack Mount switch as shown in the picture and your video. it only has the Switchpads glued on the kayak. Did you purchase the Yakattack Mount switch separately? Thank you.
Yes, I purchased the tracks separately. There are different ways to configure those which is why they just have the mount, and you need to add your desired plate. The YakAttack ones fit great. I think I had to buy slightly longer bolts to mount the plate though, so watch that. You don't want them TOO long. Happy paddling.
@@ScottPDX Thank you! That is very helpful!
Do you still use this boat
I'm still debating between a resin kayak (no time needed to set up, dry out or take down) or something like this. My only reservation with a resin kayak that I have in mind is weight (60lbs), which isn't too bad compared to some hard sit-on-top kayaks, but still something holding me back.
I might suggest renting one any trying to lift it up there. I have a hard SOT kayak, and I hate putting on the roof...so much so that I have a trailer for it. This inflatable is for when I'm "Not sure" i'm gonna use it.
Roto mold plastic is very durable and you can find many brands/models under your 60lbs. Since you are female, take a look at the Ocean Kayak Venus at 11' and 47lbs. Excellent paddler. Or the OK Tetra 12' at 55lbs. Both are well rated kayaks. Or go full drop stitch inflatable with the Advanced Elements Airvolution. I test paddled it and wow, as firm as a hard shell, excellent stability, glide, and speed. Weight is 39lbs.
I guess I should explain that I'm looking for a sit-on-top, wide for stability, good design for straight tracking, and a rigid seat that gets me up off the floor a bit. Maybe 12ft max. Best ones I've found that fit these asks are angler kayaks, but those can get heavy.