Hello nice video you did. I have a question? What kind of kayak do you have? I am looking for a other kayak to buy. I would appreciate the information. Look like a very nice day too for kayaking too. Thanks you for sharing this video.
Thank you very much! I currently use three boats on a consistent basis. Wilderness Aspire 105 for narrow rivers or those that really scrape up your boat. It's very stable, thicker shell, and very maneuverable (and has a skeg for tracking). I then have two Wilderness Pungo 120s. These are more for wider rivers, less meandering, faster than the Aspire, and track well. One of my Pungos is older and I use that one when I know we'll scrape while the other is newer and I use that more for lakes or less scrapy waters. All three have big cockpits, are well made, have the same seat and creature comforts, and serve me well for my needs. I do have spray skirts for both the Pungo and Aspire which I'll occasionally use in the winter to keep heat in or in rapids. Hope this helps.
@driftlesskayaker5882 wilderness Aspire 105 & the Pungo 120 are the two kayak that I am looking at. My kayak is a Tarpon 100 & I do a lot of fishing , kayaking , & kayak camping. I am looking for a kayak for kayak camping. I like the Aspire but also like the Punto too because it got lot more Space for camping gear. But I am looking more into the Pungo more. Thanks you so much for the information. It did help me out.
I'm happy to give an opinion. If I was going to do Class 1 or 2 rapids, the Aspire is my go-to. I also use the Aspire in the winter because it can fit my bigger insulated boots and it is also a bit more stable. I feel that the Aspire 105 and Pungo 120 fit me about the same. My wife has the Aspire 100 and it feels way to small for me and I've never felt like I needed the Pungo 125 for capacity or width. I'm comfortable in the Pungo for riffles or Class 1 rapids. The Pungos do track well on flat water and cut the water nicely. With the Aspire, it doesn't cut the water as cleanly and does require more effort with speed. Again, they are different boats for different purposes. Enjoy!
@driftlesskayaker5882 Thank you cuz I didn't know that. I do have a question? In the winter time in Either one of the kayak With the space skirt on can you feel the cold water through the kayak on your feet 🦶 ? I have to kayak barefooted 👣 because my have very very big extremely wide feet 🦶 sz15 6E wide ( which is very very extremely wide feet 🦶 ) with very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across & my foot will not fit in shoes or socks because of how wide my feet 🦶 are. It suck having Extremely wide feet 🦶 man.
Interesting. The skirt helps to keep your lower body heat in which helps tremendously. But yes, the water is cold and it will radiate up. However, the thicker shell of the Aspire over the Pungo helps that. A few things, check out the RUclips video by Pete Braginton called like "Wilderness Aspire Mods" and you'll see what he did to add reflective material to the floor of his Aspire. Pretty cool idea. If I were you, I'd also get a pair of Ororo heated (battery powered) socks. I have their heated jacked and it is very nice to keep you warm without the bulk. Last thing, the new(er) Old Town Loons also have a large foot area and are just "chunky". I'm not a fan of them because they do look sort of like a barge instead of a boat but that's just my opinion based on the one that I've seen on the water.
Hello nice video you did. I have a question? What kind of kayak do you have? I am looking for a other kayak to buy. I would appreciate the information. Look like a very nice day too for kayaking too. Thanks you for sharing this video.
Thank you very much! I currently use three boats on a consistent basis. Wilderness Aspire 105 for narrow rivers or those that really scrape up your boat. It's very stable, thicker shell, and very maneuverable (and has a skeg for tracking). I then have two Wilderness Pungo 120s. These are more for wider rivers, less meandering, faster than the Aspire, and track well. One of my Pungos is older and I use that one when I know we'll scrape while the other is newer and I use that more for lakes or less scrapy waters. All three have big cockpits, are well made, have the same seat and creature comforts, and serve me well for my needs. I do have spray skirts for both the Pungo and Aspire which I'll occasionally use in the winter to keep heat in or in rapids. Hope this helps.
@driftlesskayaker5882 wilderness Aspire 105 & the Pungo 120 are the two kayak that I am looking at. My kayak is a Tarpon 100 & I do a lot of fishing , kayaking , & kayak camping. I am looking for a kayak for kayak camping. I like the Aspire but also like the Punto too because it got lot more Space for camping gear. But I am looking more into the Pungo more. Thanks you so much for the information. It did help me out.
I'm happy to give an opinion. If I was going to do Class 1 or 2 rapids, the Aspire is my go-to. I also use the Aspire in the winter because it can fit my bigger insulated boots and it is also a bit more stable. I feel that the Aspire 105 and Pungo 120 fit me about the same. My wife has the Aspire 100 and it feels way to small for me and I've never felt like I needed the Pungo 125 for capacity or width. I'm comfortable in the Pungo for riffles or Class 1 rapids. The Pungos do track well on flat water and cut the water nicely. With the Aspire, it doesn't cut the water as cleanly and does require more effort with speed. Again, they are different boats for different purposes. Enjoy!
@driftlesskayaker5882 Thank you cuz I didn't know that. I do have a question? In the winter time in Either one of the kayak With the space skirt on can you feel the cold water through the kayak on your feet 🦶 ? I have to kayak barefooted 👣 because my have very very big extremely wide feet 🦶 sz15 6E wide ( which is very very extremely wide feet 🦶 ) with very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across & my foot will not fit in shoes or socks because of how wide my feet 🦶 are. It suck having Extremely wide feet 🦶 man.
Interesting. The skirt helps to keep your lower body heat in which helps tremendously. But yes, the water is cold and it will radiate up. However, the thicker shell of the Aspire over the Pungo helps that. A few things, check out the RUclips video by Pete Braginton called like "Wilderness Aspire Mods" and you'll see what he did to add reflective material to the floor of his Aspire. Pretty cool idea. If I were you, I'd also get a pair of Ororo heated (battery powered) socks. I have their heated jacked and it is very nice to keep you warm without the bulk. Last thing, the new(er) Old Town Loons also have a large foot area and are just "chunky". I'm not a fan of them because they do look sort of like a barge instead of a boat but that's just my opinion based on the one that I've seen on the water.