I have a 2021 Flint. Got it for lake use. Have taken it out a few times. I'm fortunate to live in Bellingham, Wa where Nucanoe is made. The staff has been very helpful. I'm 77 years old, so I had some challenges car topping. I got a HF trailer and added an extended tongue which works well. I have a regular Tracker bass boat, but bought the kayak for individual use, when I have no fishing partner to help launch and trailer the boat. So far, so good, a little disappointed about handling in the wind. Not sure about standing up in the kayak as well. Thanks for the video.
I have a native slayer max and if I could sell it, I would get an Unlimited for the big lakes and this flint for the river. Looks like a perfect river yak.
@@thebeardedpaddler No wasn't interested in that drive , wish nucanoe came out with there own pedal yak instead of the 3rd party drive. Prefer the simple drop in hole pedal drive as I do cartop.
@@fishingismydrug1 Not really sure , the pedal drive I have takes about 2seconds to remove or setup....lol I prefer the hole in the floor pedal drive. I wish my F10 had the hole in the floor pedal drive.
@@nashguy2814 Thank you for the reply. Watched a video on removing the pivot drive for transport, that’s why I asked. I’m wanting a pedal drive kayak. Trying to figure out which one and why.
Great video as always, your videos have been some of the most useful to me. Since you're an experienced kayaker, could you do a video for us noobs on the basic equipment that all kayakers should carry on their yak? As I'm outfitting mine I'm outfitting mine with what I consider to be common sense items, e.g. first aid kit that nobody mentions, but it would be nice to know what useful things I'm missing so I won't figure them out when I actually need them.
@@thebeardedpaddler I'll let you know after Saturday how the maiden voyage goes. It should be interesting as it will be our first time in a kayak. Thank you for all of your help!!!
I like to have a 3-4 piece breakdown paddle in my boat when I can carry one inside it. This way if I break a paddle or lose one ive got an alternate. Secure gear with LOCKING carabiners, not normal ones. This prevents things getting snagged in the carabiner that shouldnt. I secure all my gear, including water bottles with locking carabiners so I dont lose anything should I swim. a couple extra 3ft cam straps are handy for emergency seat repairs or securing things. A lngth of paracord is handy too. a ziploc bag with meds like ibuprofin, pepto pils, leg cramp meds. treatments for things that you are allergic to like bee stings (though mud works great for treating bee stings), toilet paper. Sit insides require more things like a sponge or bailer that sit on tops dont. Also dont forget a throw bag. Ive got one for each of my boats that I secure to the seats so they are within reach.
I'm looking for a sit on top kayak that paddles very well but is also somewhat stable. I will be utilizing it on small lakes and also rivers for recreation and some fishing. I've been going back and forth between the Flint and the tried and true Tarpon 120. Do they both paddle equally as well and is there anything else out there comparable to these two from a paddling and somewhat decent stability standpoint (in a reasonable price range)? I do like the open floor plan of the Flint (room for gear and small dog or child) but I think paddling efficiency and it still being somewhat stable is more important to me. I currently have a Bonified SS107 that I have set up with a trolling motor that I will be selling soon. It's good for fishing but there are better paddlers. I have a small bass boat for that kind of fishing and want something more for paddling and shallow river fishing. Thanks.
Another one to consider is the Frontier 10. Its not as good of a paddler though. The Native Falcon 11 is a good paddler and the Jackson Yupik is not a bad one either. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. In your opinion between the Tarpon 120 and the Nu Canoe Flint which one is the better paddler and which one is more stable? My guess would be that the Tarpon 120 paddles slightly better but the Flint would be slightly more stable but obviously I have not had the luxury of paddling both of these. I enjoy all your videos and thanks for you insight.
@@robertthibodeau5832 Tarpon 120 will paddle better. The stability will be close on them. Biggest difference is seating position and the Flint being more setup for fishing.
Was going to mention this, Nucanoe claims transducers won't fit in the flint when I questioned why it's not compatible with the flint. My garmin GT54 fits no problem, I just DIY'd a 1/2" pvc pipe into the trolling motor mount plate to make a retractable transducer mount.
Just being honest I'm not a big fan of this yak. For starters the hull plastic is thinner and more flimsy than other kayaks that I have experience with. For paddlers who are going to keep it basic it might not be a big deal but if you want to add a motor and other gear that is mounted to the hull, in my mind, this is an issue. My friend has one and we fish the Susquehanna River in Pa. He doesn't have one installed yet but a motor is a big help when fishing up river. Also, there are a lot of things he don't like about the design as well and he has gotten into a couple of bad situations and flipped it twice. Some of that was mistakes he made but I don't believe my yak would've flipped as fast and easy as his did. Motor or not, I think their are better options at around the same price for our river.
The Flint is not for everyone but it is in no way thin or flimsy. If anything the hull weight is a bit heavy for its size. If I had a customer with a flimsy Flint, they would be getting thier money back. You are correct that there are plenty of quality yaks out there though.
I have a 2021 Flint. Got it for lake use. Have taken it out a few times. I'm fortunate to live in Bellingham, Wa where Nucanoe is made. The staff has been very helpful. I'm 77 years old, so I had some challenges car topping. I got a HF trailer and added an extended tongue which works well. I have a regular Tracker bass boat, but bought the kayak for individual use, when I have no fishing partner to help launch and trailer the boat. So far, so good, a little disappointed about handling in the wind. Not sure about standing up in the kayak as well. Thanks for the video.
I have a native slayer max and if I could sell it, I would get an Unlimited for the big lakes and this flint for the river. Looks like a perfect river yak.
I enjoy the Flint. It is really is one of the best all around yaks. Very underrated
The flint has a nice after glide , had the F10 to but ended up selling both and getting a pedal drive yak....lol
Did you ever try the pedal drive from Nucanoe?
@@thebeardedpaddler No wasn't interested in that drive , wish nucanoe came out with there own pedal yak instead of the 3rd party drive. Prefer the simple drop in hole pedal drive as I do cartop.
In comparing the pedal drive systems, wouldn’t they both take the same amount of time ready for car topping?
@@fishingismydrug1 Not really sure , the pedal drive I have takes about 2seconds to remove or setup....lol I prefer the hole in the floor pedal drive. I wish my F10 had the hole in the floor pedal drive.
@@nashguy2814 Thank you for the reply. Watched a video on removing the pivot drive for transport, that’s why I asked.
I’m wanting a pedal drive kayak. Trying to figure out which one and why.
Great video as always, your videos have been some of the most useful to me. Since you're an experienced kayaker, could you do a video for us noobs on the basic equipment that all kayakers should carry on their yak? As I'm outfitting mine I'm outfitting mine with what I consider to be common sense items, e.g. first aid kit that nobody mentions, but it would be nice to know what useful things I'm missing so I won't figure them out when I actually need them.
Thanks for the feedback Ryan! Appreciate you buddy and enjoy that Nucanoe
@@thebeardedpaddler I'll let you know after Saturday how the maiden voyage goes. It should be interesting as it will be our first time in a kayak. Thank you for all of your help!!!
@@ryanparrish23 of course!
I like to have a 3-4 piece breakdown paddle in my boat when I can carry one inside it. This way if I break a paddle or lose one ive got an alternate. Secure gear with LOCKING carabiners, not normal ones. This prevents things getting snagged in the carabiner that shouldnt. I secure all my gear, including water bottles with locking carabiners so I dont lose anything should I swim. a couple extra 3ft cam straps are handy for emergency seat repairs or securing things. A lngth of paracord is handy too. a ziploc bag with meds like ibuprofin, pepto pils, leg cramp meds. treatments for things that you are allergic to like bee stings (though mud works great for treating bee stings), toilet paper. Sit insides require more things like a sponge or bailer that sit on tops dont. Also dont forget a throw bag. Ive got one for each of my boats that I secure to the seats so they are within reach.
Great video as always. How is that kayak for a taller person? I am more of a lake angler but love throw and go kayaks.
It's good for taller people. If you are more of a lake angler the the Jackson Bite is a nice alternative
I'm looking for a sit on top kayak that paddles very well but is also somewhat stable. I will be utilizing it on small lakes and also rivers for recreation and some fishing. I've been going back and forth between the Flint and the tried and true Tarpon 120. Do they both paddle equally as well and is there anything else out there comparable to these two from a paddling and somewhat decent stability standpoint (in a reasonable price range)? I do like the open floor plan of the Flint (room for gear and small dog or child) but I think paddling efficiency and it still being somewhat stable is more important to me. I currently have a Bonified SS107 that I have set up with a trolling motor that I will be selling soon. It's good for fishing but there are better paddlers. I have a small bass boat for that kind of fishing and want something more for paddling and shallow river fishing. Thanks.
Another one to consider is the Frontier 10. Its not as good of a paddler though. The Native Falcon 11 is a good paddler and the Jackson Yupik is not a bad one either.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you. In your opinion between the Tarpon 120 and the Nu Canoe Flint which one is the better paddler and which one is more stable? My guess would be that the Tarpon 120 paddles slightly better but the Flint would be slightly more stable but obviously I have not had the luxury of paddling both of these. I enjoy all your videos and thanks for you insight.
@@robertthibodeau5832 Tarpon 120 will paddle better. The stability will be close on them. Biggest difference is seating position and the Flint being more setup for fishing.
Looks like a perfect boat for the Lower Mountain Fork. It would fit me a lot better than my CoosaX and has about the same dimensions as the Coosa OG.
It's definitely a solid kayak with a lot of great features built in. Thanks for watching!
I thought the transducer retractor worked only on the Unlimited?
You are correct. It says universal but it is in fact for Unlimited only. Thank you for your feedback
Was going to mention this, Nucanoe claims transducers won't fit in the flint when I questioned why it's not compatible with the flint. My garmin GT54 fits no problem, I just DIY'd a 1/2" pvc pipe into the trolling motor mount plate to make a retractable transducer mount.
Adjustable seat, but no adjustable pedals?
They sell track mounted footpedals but, I really do with they did more with that.
on there site says max weight 375 but you said 425 which is it
375. My error
Just being honest I'm not a big fan of this yak. For starters the hull plastic is thinner and more flimsy than other kayaks that I have experience with. For paddlers who are going to keep it basic it might not be a big deal but if you want to add a motor and other gear that is mounted to the hull, in my mind, this is an issue. My friend has one and we fish the Susquehanna River in Pa. He doesn't have one installed yet but a motor is a big help when fishing up river. Also, there are a lot of things he don't like about the design as well and he has gotten into a couple of bad situations and flipped it twice. Some of that was mistakes he made but I don't believe my yak would've flipped as fast and easy as his did. Motor or not, I think their are better options at around the same price for our river.
The Flint is not for everyone but it is in no way thin or flimsy. If anything the hull weight is a bit heavy for its size.
If I had a customer with a flimsy Flint, they would be getting thier money back.
You are correct that there are plenty of quality yaks out there though.
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Thanks for watching