Paddle board every time for me. I fractured my spine 6 years ago and just can't do the sitting position needed for a kayak anymore. Glad you thought about that in this video.
Excellent video! I rent kayaks and SUPs in Mexico. I'm transitioning to a fleet of SUPs with inflatable seat options so clients can have both options in one boat. They have a convertible paddle so they can stand up or use them as kayaks. This was a fantastic objective review of the pros and cons of each.
Another good video. As it's something I'm contemplating, this has been a good comparison. I think I will stick with the paddleboard as mine comes with a kayak seat but eventually the old knees are going to want the comfort of a real boat.
Greta video. Thank you for uploading. The biggest factor to consider which one to purchase for outdoor/travel adventures is also wether you are going to use them more in still water, lakes, or moving waters, rapid rivers. Because you can only think about a river adventure with a kayak, you would not take a SUP to a trip on a river with rapids nir for a long distance. So the geographic location and the type of group activities will mainly determine which one is best for us to buy. Would be nice to have one each:0)
I grew up kayaking and it it's great fun. Especially long distance on a fast flowing water, sometimes with some kit for camping. Can't imagine doing the same on SUP, standing for 8h trying to balance in fast currents. However for splashing with children close to cost a SUP is better.
Great to hear your experience, thanks for sharing. Standing up and paddling is taxing on the body over time. For some of us who have been paddling for a number of years, it becomes natural and easy to stay standing for long periods. SUP is great family fun. Thanks, Beau
Finally decided to buy an inflatable kayak! Found one online.. SUP's advertised on the side.. and now I've been convinced to go the more expensive (silent cries) SUP route to have the best of both sitting and standing worlds. Glad I saw this video and those advertisements!
I have sit-on-top kayaks which have the same seating position like an inflatable one and after a while became uncomfortable. Probably a longer tour not good for your spine/back/core muscles. On the SUP you can paddle in multiple position. Standing on it, kneeling, sitting like on a sit-on-top. If you want to relax, you can sit on it, putting your feet in the water or even you can lie down which is very relaxing. You can use it as a sleeping mat on the shore, or even on the water but this last is very dangerous. You can pack on it square shaped bags, boxes, crates. Lighter, smaller.
I have both. I keep the sup for calm conditions and usually when I'm out paddling with mates, and the kayak for single trips because it is so much more stable and comfortable, with less chance of ending up in the water. No offense to the kayaker in the video, but you can actually turn that kayak much easier with just two strokes. They looked like a beginner with a bad grip and were struggling. To anyone out there who isn't sure, just consider what you would use it for and get whatever is cheaper, and if you like being on the water, then spend a bit more money and get a nicer inflatable kayak (like sea eagle or aquaglide, which are light, nimble, and sturdy).
Thank you for a great video. Lots of useful facts and ideas, sensibly presented and with no waffle; really enjoyed watching it. Have just bought a SUP, mainly for the final reasons you gave: just having fun with the kids on board, but I am starting to think I will use it lots more than that. Nicely filmed too; was a great location - could you tell me where? Thanks again, Tim
Great video - plan to buy a Sandbanks kayak in next couple of weeks for summer in Croatia and Corsica with my Border Collie and a few trips in UK too. Not interested in SUP - I am 60 and think the dog will be better in an 'enclosed' area and I also like the idea of doing a coastal overnight trip in Corsica especially if Mrs J allows us too!
We have a BC too and he doesn't seam to mind if he is on a SUP or Kayak. But if you have a dog that wants to swim all of the time a kayak may keep them on board more. But if they do take a swim they will find it hard to climb up and back in. The SUP is a great flat platform for this. But our BC loves to be on the water and not some much in it. So will be happy to sit and watch. Have fun, Thanks Reuben
Oh no, stumbled on the last word! See you real thoon too! Great informative video though - i have done a tiny amount of kayaking and have never been on a paddle board, and i'm looking to get my first craft but i'm torn between the 2, so this video was really helpful, cheers
My sup has a holder on the side for the oar. I use it to carry the oar I am not using since I take a paddle board oar and a kayak oar. I use the kayak oar while sitting on the sup and the paddle board oar while standing. I also have a kayak, but I find I hardly use it. Both are inflatable.
I have a Dama brand kayak similar to the one in this video. It's sporty, and nimble for an inflatable tandem especially, but they can feel tippier. There are a few sup-yaks coming out where it's essentiallyan ISUP with a middle cutout. My friend bought one and it is much more stable than our kayak, as a kayak.
Thanks for the comment and very interesting to hear that the SUP-yak is more stable than the kayak. We guess the width is wider on the SUP-yak which makes it so. Cheers, Beau
Tried both, and purchased a Kayak.. I prefer the relaxing laying down chilled paddle position of a kayak. I found the kayak just more practical and the paddle boards more of a trendy thing for looking good on, so ideal for the Instagram generation.
I have paddled thousands of miles in my Sevylor Colorado inflatable kayaks and have found them stable easy to manoeuvre and safe, last week I tried out the kayak you display and was very disappointed, it is unstable to the point of being dangerous and would not turn easily, it was flat calm and no wind! This was sad as the quality was excellent, it is simply the wrong shape with too finer ends. I use my kayak every day of the year as a yacht tender and collect supplies, driftwood for the fire, drinking water etc in all conditions so feel qualified to comment.
Hi Steph, we really appreciate your insights into this, so thank you for sharing. We have loads of experience paddling iSUPs, but not much with the inflatable kayaks. Many others reading your comment will get lots of information. Thanks again for sharing. Beau
i hav the AquaMarina Cascade iSUP/kayak hybrid, altho i never stoodup on it b4.. dat being said, i do feel dat using an iSUP or hybrid as a sit-on-top is the best in-between.. 😆👍🏻
Thanks for the detailed discussion. I am a beginner thinking of trying water sports. Do you think it's a good idea to buy a budget SUP with seat on and use that as a kayak? I feel I get a better SUP for same price so better performance.
In the video, the paddle boarder looks more competent than the kayaker. I have not paddled an inflatable kayak before so it may not be possible, but there were no low or high brace turns, no bow rudder adjustments. The paddler did not look like she had the confidence to lean on her paddle. At one stage she had to keep paddling only on one side to keep the boat moving straight. Most kayakers would keep paddling on both sides and adjust their strokes to keep he boat going straight. At the end of the day, though, they are very different beasts.💟
If you have experience paddling, it won't be too unstable. Might take a little to get used to if you haven't though. But it's generally a stable craft. Thanks, Beau
Most SUP users use them sat down or nealt down. So to these people they're a paddle board & not a SUP. Also many users use a double fin Kayak paddle which is better in most cases.
You can’t move around in the kayak I’ve had both. I need a sail though and I’ll probably get a seat and two paddle rowing rig. Keep the isup for wave days. I’m 63 paddling upwind isn’t so much fun. I’m looking and it’s an in between rig. You need a mast to beat up to windard . Any suggestions?
Have you seen this kinda thing? Not exactly elegant but it seems to work ruclips.net/video/UC9i1k4e1mo/видео.html I’ve also seen people experimenting with small kitesurfing type kites.
Sounds like a great custom set up you will have. Can't suggest anything on the market currently, but might be best to try and see how you can modify an existing board. Good luck!
Good comment. If you become entangled in a buoy line, marker pole, debris, etc, the force of the water moving means you cannot reach far enough down your leg to your ankle to undo the leash. Best if you have a quick release waist leash. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag Thanks for the reply. I got a SUP last week still not used it think i will wait to get a quick release. I was reading up on all the deaths on SUP's and they either got caught up and couldn't release leash or had no leash, life jacket or ability to swim and fell off. In all instances if they had a life jacket and quick release they would all be alive.
Paddle board every time for me. I fractured my spine 6 years ago and just can't do the sitting position needed for a kayak anymore. Glad you thought about that in this video.
Glad you have found SUP to keep you on the water!
Excellent video! I rent kayaks and SUPs in Mexico. I'm transitioning to a fleet of SUPs with inflatable seat options so clients can have both options in one boat. They have a convertible paddle so they can stand up or use them as kayaks. This was a fantastic objective review of the pros and cons of each.
Thanks for the comment
I’ve brought a blow up seat for my paddle board as it can convert to a kayak and it’s awesome. Love it now
Another good video. As it's something I'm contemplating, this has been a good comparison. I think I will stick with the paddleboard as mine comes with a kayak seat but eventually the old knees are going to want the comfort of a real boat.
Sounds like a plan!
Greta video. Thank you for uploading. The biggest factor to consider which one to purchase for outdoor/travel adventures is also wether you are going to use them more in still water, lakes, or moving waters, rapid rivers. Because you can only think about a river adventure with a kayak, you would not take a SUP to a trip on a river with rapids nir for a long distance. So the geographic location and the type of group activities will mainly determine which one is best for us to buy. Would be nice to have one each:0)
Great advice. Thanks for the comment. Beau
I grew up kayaking and it it's great fun. Especially long distance on a fast flowing water, sometimes with some kit for camping. Can't imagine doing the same on SUP, standing for 8h trying to balance in fast currents. However for splashing with children close to cost a SUP is better.
Great to hear your experience, thanks for sharing. Standing up and paddling is taxing on the body over time. For some of us who have been paddling for a number of years, it becomes natural and easy to stay standing for long periods. SUP is great family fun. Thanks, Beau
Pretty much the way i see it, plus i rather fish from a kayak
Finally decided to buy an inflatable kayak! Found one online.. SUP's advertised on the side.. and now I've been convinced to go the more expensive (silent cries) SUP route to have the best of both sitting and standing worlds. Glad I saw this video and those advertisements!
Great to hear you are getting out on the water using different crafts. Thanks for the comment and enjoy! Beau
I have sit-on-top kayaks which have the same seating position like an inflatable one and after a while became uncomfortable. Probably a longer tour not good for your spine/back/core muscles. On the SUP you can paddle in multiple position. Standing on it, kneeling, sitting like on a sit-on-top. If you want to relax, you can sit on it, putting your feet in the water or even you can lie down which is very relaxing. You can use it as a sleeping mat on the shore, or even on the water but this last is very dangerous. You can pack on it square shaped bags, boxes, crates. Lighter, smaller.
iSUPs have a lot of uses. Thanks for sharing your experience.
I have both. I keep the sup for calm conditions and usually when I'm out paddling with mates, and the kayak for single trips because it is so much more stable and comfortable, with less chance of ending up in the water. No offense to the kayaker in the video, but you can actually turn that kayak much easier with just two strokes. They looked like a beginner with a bad grip and were struggling. To anyone out there who isn't sure, just consider what you would use it for and get whatever is cheaper, and if you like being on the water, then spend a bit more money and get a nicer inflatable kayak (like sea eagle or aquaglide, which are light, nimble, and sturdy).
Thanks so much for the comment. I'm sure this will help many viewers out there. Thanks, Beau
Thank you for a great video. Lots of useful facts and ideas, sensibly presented and with no waffle; really enjoyed watching it. Have just bought a SUP, mainly for the final reasons you gave: just having fun with the kids on board, but I am starting to think I will use it lots more than that. Nicely filmed too; was a great location - could you tell me where?
Thanks again,
Tim
Glad it was helpful and thanks for the kind words, Tim. Yes it was filmed in a river estuary in South East Cornwall.
Great video - plan to buy a Sandbanks kayak in next couple of weeks for summer in Croatia and Corsica with my Border Collie and a few trips in UK too. Not interested in SUP - I am 60 and think the dog will be better in an 'enclosed' area and I also like the idea of doing a coastal overnight trip in Corsica especially if Mrs J allows us too!
We have a BC too and he doesn't seam to mind if he is on a SUP or Kayak. But if you have a dog that wants to swim all of the time a kayak may keep them on board more. But if they do take a swim they will find it hard to climb up and back in. The SUP is a great flat platform for this. But our BC loves to be on the water and not some much in it. So will be happy to sit and watch. Have fun, Thanks Reuben
Oh no, stumbled on the last word! See you real thoon too!
Great informative video though - i have done a tiny amount of kayaking and have never been on a paddle board, and i'm looking to get my first craft but i'm torn between the 2, so this video was really helpful, cheers
😂😂 Thoon.
Glad this video was helpful. Hope you can decide on the right craft for you. Enjoy! Beau
My sup has a holder on the side for the oar. I use it to carry the oar I am not using since I take a paddle board oar and a kayak oar. I use the kayak oar while sitting on the sup and the paddle board oar while standing. I also have a kayak, but I find I hardly use it. Both are inflatable.
I have a Dama brand kayak similar to the one in this video. It's sporty, and nimble for an inflatable tandem especially, but they can feel tippier.
There are a few sup-yaks coming out where it's essentiallyan ISUP with a middle cutout. My friend bought one and it is much more stable than our kayak, as a kayak.
Thanks for the comment and very interesting to hear that the SUP-yak is more stable than the kayak. We guess the width is wider on the SUP-yak which makes it so. Cheers, Beau
Tried both, and purchased a Kayak.. I prefer the relaxing laying down chilled paddle position of a kayak. I found the kayak just more practical and the paddle boards more of a trendy thing for looking good on, so ideal for the Instagram generation.
Glad you were able to choose the best for you. Thanks for sharing, Beau
I have paddled thousands of miles in my Sevylor Colorado inflatable kayaks and have found them stable easy to manoeuvre and safe, last week I tried out the kayak you display and was very disappointed, it is unstable to the point of being dangerous and would not turn easily, it was flat calm and no wind! This was sad as the quality was excellent, it is simply the wrong shape with too finer ends. I use my kayak every day of the year as a yacht tender and collect supplies, driftwood for the fire, drinking water etc in all conditions so feel qualified to comment.
Hi Steph, we really appreciate your insights into this, so thank you for sharing. We have loads of experience paddling iSUPs, but not much with the inflatable kayaks. Many others reading your comment will get lots of information. Thanks again for sharing. Beau
Thank you very much, great comment - I'm going to Poole on Wednesday to hopefully try both, and have a look at the aquamarina Steam and Madison too...
thanks for the video its answers all my questions
You're welcome!
i hav the AquaMarina Cascade iSUP/kayak hybrid, altho i never stoodup on it b4.. dat being said, i do feel dat using an iSUP or hybrid as a sit-on-top is the best in-between.. 😆👍🏻
Thanks for sharing. Glad you enjoy riding it
@@SUPboardermag i actually bought the Cascade after watching Will's review on it.. 🥳😅😝
Thanks for the detailed discussion. I am a beginner thinking of trying water sports. Do you think it's a good idea to buy a budget SUP with seat on and use that as a kayak?
I feel I get a better SUP for same price so better performance.
Yes, absolutely. If you think you will use the kayak seat addition, then go for it. Remember to go for a nice wide shape for stability. Thanks, Beau
Excellent review very thorough
Thanks very much
What is the kayak like to turn? Does it want to tip over or is it stable to do tight turns
Initially you might feel what you have a bit of a wobble... but It doesn't seem to be that unstable it just seems to take a very long time to turn.
In the video, the paddle boarder looks more competent than the kayaker. I have not paddled an inflatable kayak before so it may not be possible, but there were no low or high brace turns, no bow rudder adjustments. The paddler did not look like she had the confidence to lean on her paddle. At one stage she had to keep paddling only on one side to keep the boat moving straight. Most kayakers would keep paddling on both sides and adjust their strokes to keep he boat going straight. At the end of the day, though, they are very different beasts.💟
Thanks for the comment. You are right, not a seasoned kayaker in the video but hopefully still got across the points.
Just subscribed 👌 was liking the kayak and it's build but didn't look that stable 🤔 I may be wrong
If you have experience paddling, it won't be too unstable. Might take a little to get used to if you haven't though. But it's generally a stable craft. Thanks, Beau
might be better if the Kayak-er had the paddle the right way up 1.25 and 3 minute mark,
Well spotted Simon. After filming that clip we spotted it and the paddle got swamped around. lol. Thanks Reuben
Would you say the Explorer glides well enough for multi day trips?
Thanx a lot! Dilema solved!
Glad it helped
If you have the body of an amazon by all means sup for the rest of us kayak please so we can sit down 😂👍🏻
Most SUP users use them sat down or nealt down.
So to these people they're a paddle board & not a SUP.
Also many users use a double fin Kayak paddle which is better in most cases.
Thanks for sharing your comment! Cheers, Beau
You can’t move around in the kayak I’ve had both. I need a sail though and I’ll probably get a seat and two paddle rowing rig. Keep the isup for wave days. I’m 63 paddling upwind isn’t so much fun. I’m looking and it’s an in between rig. You need a mast to beat up to windard . Any suggestions?
Have you seen this kinda thing? Not exactly elegant but it seems to work ruclips.net/video/UC9i1k4e1mo/видео.html I’ve also seen people experimenting with small kitesurfing type kites.
Sounds like a great custom set up you will have. Can't suggest anything on the market currently, but might be best to try and see how you can modify an existing board. Good luck!
Why don't you wear the ankle leash in moving or tidle waters?
Good comment. If you become entangled in a buoy line, marker pole, debris, etc, the force of the water moving means you cannot reach far enough down your leg to your ankle to undo the leash. Best if you have a quick release waist leash. Hope this helps. Thanks, Beau
@@SUPboardermag Thanks for the reply. I got a SUP last week still not used it think i will wait to get a quick release. I was reading up on all the deaths on SUP's and they either got caught up and couldn't release leash or had no leash, life jacket or ability to swim and fell off. In all instances if they had a life jacket and quick release they would all be alive.
So why cant you stand up in a kayak?
You can in some of them! It depends on the bottom shape for stability
So much BS when you suggested the SUP is more stable than the kayak 😂😂😂
😂
Compare the sup to a real sea kayak. That toy isn't a kayak.
We're just comparing inflatables in this video.
@@SUPboardermag Again, that's not a kayak. It's a dinghy. You are comparing a real usable sup to a useless toy.