My partner and I have two of the ISLE pro series hybrids, one pioneer and one explorer. They've both been excellent as either SUPs or kayaks! The only time the flat hull presented a noticeable challenge was when we took them out on a high wave day on Lake Michigan, but it was still a ton of fun. Otherwise they've performed great at all the lakes, rivers, and reservoirs we've been on in CO. We definitely prefer using them as SUPs over kayaks, I would say if your main intention was to SUP with the versatility to kayak go for these, but if you're only looking to kayak you may want to look elsewhere. Highly recommend the pro series boards, customer service with ISLE has been great as well!
I love this playlist. Another pro for me: When on the water just for relaxing and having fun, swimming and splashing in the water, you can get on and off easily in the middle of a lake 🙂
That foot board. Seems key for supporting the body while kayaking. Great addition. The rings lining the rim of the board are excellent for providing options and adjustments. Great video, nice language cadence. Appreciate the mindfulness in this educational video.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video! A foot brace really is a game-changer when kayaking to allow you to engage your core, giving you more power and control vs. just using your arms.
Kind of like this idea as a casual tbh. I'd only go out when it's sunny/warm enough to not mind when getting wet in the first place so this really does seem like a nice option
Love my hybrid. You will get wet though- either a pro or con depending on the season. So great to toss in my truck when exploring bc can do anything with it if I come across a body of water- SUP, kayak or just float and laze around on it. And they are super stable. Not great for really covering long distances at speed as a SUP compared to a solid core SUP. Better as a kayak for covering longer distances at speed, though you definitely need to be able to convert your SUP paddle to a double sided kayak paddle to gain this advantage. About the same as any general use sit inside or sit on top kayak I would say.
I knew they were good even before watching this video-from my own experience. I use my Bluefin Cruise 12' as a tandem kayak and my iRocker Cruiser 10.6' as a single-seater. But Isle should be great in any modification!
It’s great to hear you’ve found success with a hybrid setup! The Isle platform makes for a great all-around board that can be customized to fit a variety of activities.
This is a very interesting video packed with information and the guy never stops talking. Why the music then? It is mega annoying and distracting. HINT: in College classes are held without background music, right? same goes for President speeches, police press conferences and any situation in which something needs to be informed clearly and without disruptions. ADVISE: ditch the music asap.
@@Coover90210 How do you spell advise in Australia? Content Tags. The main difference between advice vs advise is that “advise” (with an S) is a verb, which means to recommend, or to give information to someone. On the other hand, “advice” (with a C) is a noun: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action. do you need help spelling redneck?
My partner and I have two of the ISLE pro series hybrids, one pioneer and one explorer. They've both been excellent as either SUPs or kayaks! The only time the flat hull presented a noticeable challenge was when we took them out on a high wave day on Lake Michigan, but it was still a ton of fun. Otherwise they've performed great at all the lakes, rivers, and reservoirs we've been on in CO. We definitely prefer using them as SUPs over kayaks, I would say if your main intention was to SUP with the versatility to kayak go for these, but if you're only looking to kayak you may want to look elsewhere. Highly recommend the pro series boards, customer service with ISLE has been great as well!
I love this playlist. Another pro for me: When on the water just for relaxing and having fun, swimming and splashing in the water, you can get on and off easily in the middle of a lake 🙂
Glad you're enjoying the playlist! You're so right, getting on and off is WAY easier compared to a traditional kayak!
That foot board. Seems key for supporting the body while kayaking. Great addition. The rings lining the rim of the board are excellent for providing options and adjustments. Great video, nice language cadence. Appreciate the mindfulness in this educational video.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed the video! A foot brace really is a game-changer when kayaking to allow you to engage your core, giving you more power and control vs. just using your arms.
Kind of like this idea as a casual tbh. I'd only go out when it's sunny/warm enough to not mind when getting wet in the first place so this really does seem like a nice option
Love my hybrid. You will get wet though- either a pro or con depending on the season. So great to toss in my truck when exploring bc can do anything with it if I come across a body of water- SUP, kayak or just float and laze around on it. And they are super stable. Not great for really covering long distances at speed as a SUP compared to a solid core SUP. Better as a kayak for covering longer distances at speed, though you definitely need to be able to convert your SUP paddle to a double sided kayak paddle to gain this advantage. About the same as any general use sit inside or sit on top kayak I would say.
I knew they were good even before watching this video-from my own experience. I use my Bluefin Cruise 12' as a tandem kayak and my iRocker Cruiser 10.6' as a single-seater. But Isle should be great in any modification!
It’s great to hear you’ve found success with a hybrid setup! The Isle platform makes for a great all-around board that can be customized to fit a variety of activities.
additional pro is weight try to find any kayak that weighs in under 20 pounds.
So true! Weight is a major factor to consider when comparing to plastic kayaks, as hybrid inflatables are more than 50% lighter.
My oru is a foldable kayak. It’s super light
Are they stable when sitting?
Yes, very!
Another pr0 would be the hybrid is probably cheaper than a kayak
This is a very interesting video packed with information and the guy never stops talking. Why the music then? It is mega annoying and distracting. HINT: in College classes are held without background music, right? same goes for President speeches, police press conferences and any situation in which something needs to be informed clearly and without disruptions. ADVISE: ditch the music asap.
We appreciate the feedback and will consider for future videos!
ADVICE: learn to spell advice.
@@Coover90210 How do you spell advise in Australia?
Content Tags. The main difference between advice vs advise is that “advise” (with an S) is a verb, which means to recommend, or to give information to someone. On the other hand, “advice” (with a C) is a noun: an opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action.
do you need help spelling redneck?
Another pro - way easier to clean and dry than an inflatable kayak.
very true!