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Tips on choosing an inflatable kayak to buy from the founder of Meetup group for inflatable kayak enthusiasts in Portland, OR
FIRST GROUP of kayaks (Thin Vinyl, cheap):
Intex Challenger (urlzs.com/8NNu)
Intex Explorer (urlzs.com/tcmz)
Ozark Trail (I have never tried this kayak, but it looks surprisingly good on the pictures urlzs.com/9amU)
Sea Eagle (I haven't tried this kayak, but it's a good brand, so I assume it's decent urlzs.com/vWFH)
SECOND GROUP (Vinyl encased in fabric, better performance, pain to dry)
Advanced Elements (they have quite a few different kayaks urlzs.com/5UCN;
urlzs.com/fYrN)
Aquaglide (quite a few models also. I've used Columbia a lot urlzs.com/rv1E)
THIRD GROUP (Thick PVC material)
Aquaglide (urlzs.com/jCYs)
Sea Eagle (urlzs.com/m8NJ)
Fully drop Stitch kayak (urlzs.com/F4LA) 
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Liked your new video so much I decided to watch this "old video" as well.
@Jaziel Reese fu$% off, you guys are all over the place with this fl$%zone sh%$. I hope you get blocked and every single comment deleted.
Great job. good point on taking turns when tandem, speed increase insignificant so take turns and did not know about the drying issue with fabric covered. thanks
The relationship thing, so true! I went on a 300km inflatable canoe trip with my ex, from the middle of France down the Loire all the way to the ocean. All in all it was an amazing vacation, but it showed us all aspects of our relationship that did not work.
The wife and I owned two Sevylor two seater kayaks for 2-3 seasons and thought they worked great for what they were. We would take 2-3 mile trips down our local river very often. Depending on the season there were many times the water level was very low and we would scrape bottom a lot with no problems. They both came with patch kits we never had to use. During the spring and early summer months when the river was deeper and faster there were many times we would bang up against sticks, logs, and boulders on the side and middle of the river with no problems. I like the 2-seaters to run solo with so I can pack a lot of gear. We sold them years later for about what we paid for them new. We moved on to hard shell kayaks but are now thinking of purchasing two budget inflatables for the portability aspect. Of course with all the low budget inflatables they don't track well at all which makes it a workout.
Lots of good information. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
You bring up some good points! I would say that aside from the obvious safety issues, the main issue with cheap inflatable‘s is tracking and actually getting somewhere on the water. Or worse, getting somewhere, and not being able to get back....
Best review by far and didn't even have to go in the water.
Great video. You earned my like and comment :) Thank you for the detail. Would love to see more comparison of kayaks and potentially see them also packed to give an idea of what we are dealing with when carrying to take to water.
This was a great video for a beginner like me curious about a first purchase!
Nice review. First one I come across that even mention Aquaglide. Got the Blackfoot XL fishing kayak. Love it. Use it more for touring than fishing in northern Thailand. I is almost impossible to tip over. Been in class 3 rapids and rammed sideway into bamboo, no problem at all.
This video needs to be seen way more. I literally laughed at the relationship tester part, vivid memory flashed back when my wife and I argued in a beautiful calm river. Also first buyers need to seriously consider the drying issue, as a 20kg AE kayak will turn out 30kg and imagine carrying that on a muddy hilly track back to your car. Don’t ever ask me how I knew that.
Thank you! A very good video. Now I am sure, that I bought the right cayak, an Intex Explorer K2. It works good and I wondered, why we are not faster running with 2 persons. Now I know, it makes only 1 mile difference ;-)...so I enjoy it alone.
Thank you Jack. Thanks to your video I researched the "fully drop stitched" kayak? Unfortunately it is not sold in Belgium. But by looking up drop stitched I did come across paddle boards made in Europe that use that same technology. So thanks to you, I am since one week, a proud owner of a RED Paddel board Windsup. And I am loving it. I paddle it more sitting down for the moment (I should be buying a kayak paddle in fact :-) ) . Thanks again.
Excellent! Glad I could help :-)
My last kayak was the aquaglide chinook tandem XL, that I loved. (apart from the drying) I now own a razorlite 473rl, what a difference! Just wish I could find some fishing accessories for it.
Awesome, thoughtful, insightful!
Thanks for posting Jack!
Thank you, that's the advice I needed.
Thanks for the video. Extremely helpful! It is so hard to find good videos for inflatable kayaks. If anybody knows of others, please let me know.
I've had a lot of rubber rafts (group 1) and the longest they can possibly last is 3 years. My last one only lasted 3 trips and that was an Intex that retails for 70$. Now I have a group 2 Advanced Elements Kayak and it's so much better than group 1 models.
I could not hope for a better review. Someone who has tried different things. Is not owned/endorsed by any brand. Because I don't really trust sellers to tell me all... I.e. the facts you pointed out about the fabric that needs drying. That really helped me to find out what to go for. Thanks a lot for making this!
So happy I could help! Thank you for letting me know. It gives me energy to do more reviews.
Thanks for this, man! Super informative!
Nice job Jack! Hiro
Excellent review, thanks!!
Well done!
Very informative video. Thanks. We are starting out with an IMPEX (double). If my wife and I are still together by the end of the summer c.f. your comment about double-paddling, ;-) and we have enjoyed the experience, we may move onto something better, once we've sunk the IMPEX a couple of times
Opps, I mean INTEX of course
Took our Intex explorer K2 to stair hole from lulworth cove yesterday. What a beautiful view
Was paddling around Lulworth the other day in our Itiwit 3 from Decathlon, can't beat that area :0)
@@outdoorbloke1 yea them itiwit's are popular too. I saw someone with one in a bag the same day. I love pulling onto the beach, deflating, then putting everything in its bag Infront of everyone then just carrying it to the boot of the car. I don't think I'll tire of that novelty ,😎👍
@@slabbyrider8665 I'm an inflatable convert mate. Got sick of lugging around 40lbs of plastic everywhere! Rucksack on with all your kit, walk to the beach, 5 mins to inflate, off you go and as you say, stick it all in a bag at the end whilst everyone watches :0)
outdoorbloke1 would you recommend the itiwit 3?
Its Me
hi mate, highly recommend the Itiwit 3. We rarely use it for three of us, normally me and either of my daughters although it easily takes all 3 of us with safety kit and a picnic! We live near the sea and use it regularly on both flat and when the waves are maybe 2-3 feet. It’s also perfect for rivers, estuaries and my friend uses his in Scotland for overnight beach trips on sea lochs. It’s really tough, 5 minutes for our daughters to inflate and Decathlon now do an upgraded version which is tougher all round. You won’t go wrong with it or the 2man which we also have. Hope this helps, Den
nice couple-killer kayak dude..
Very helpful, thank you for taking time to share!
Thanks for this video!! I have a hard shell kayak but just purchased the Aquaglide Deschutes 110 . I wanted to try an inflatable, due to their ease of transport...easier to take on vacations. After watching your video, I feel pretty good about my choice overall, however I am a bit concerned about drying time...
Drying should not be an issue. It's Cat3.
hmm i have a sevylor pointer K2 . I have had this 9 years and still going strong. i have taken it everywhere from rivers to the sea and performs well. i use it two or one man . its very stable and durable great fun to use , it's a real workhorse.
Great feedback. I sure hope Sevylor is not as horrible as all of the kayaks of their brand that I've seen in action.
45 years ago my fly fishing buddies (2) and I decided we were going to trash our military surplus blow up boats and get the smaller plastic boats. We planned to hike into the Bob Marshall Wilderness 30 miles and float out 30 miles on the South Fork of the Flathead.
I got a Sevylor K-79 kayak and my buddies both got the Sevylor oval style. Most important was the weight. Mine was 13 pounds and theirs was 11 pounds. They make great beds and we used our lungs to blow them up. You need a light tarp over your bed because the dew about 4 am is equivalent to about 1/2 inch of rainfall. We used a 3/4 size canoe paddle which makes a good hiking stick. Every year for 10 years we used the same boats on the Blackfoot and several other rivers in Western Montana. I see that now they call it packrafting.
Sevylor were the pioneers in blow up boats and deserve credit.
Iguana
I agree, great video. Thank you!!!
I just bought the Sevylor Coleman Colorado 2-Person Fishing Kayak and your video just said stay away... Thanks a lot...
Please share how it's working out for you. I am open to reconsidering this brand if there is evidence that they made some good ones. I am not closely familiar with their lineup.
Hello there! That was a pretty enlightening video. I am considering purchasing my 1st kayak and I intend to use it in the sea, going along the coast, with little or no wind. I am particularly interested in the 3rd category of kayaks. The PVC stuff. Does Aquaglide Chinook 120 fall into this category? Is it a trustworthy solution? In their website they say it is designed for lakes and rivers. Does that mean it can't be used in the sea? Thanks a lot.
I have both the challenger k2 and explorer k2 from intex. They take quite a bit of abuse. Dragging rocks and scraping submerged trees in the river. The explorer works well in the river, the challenger works well on open water
They are still easiest to puncture. I'd not use them in conditions where my life depends on them. Most other kayaks can take far more abuse before getting punctured.
@@inneradventures that, I agree with whole heartedly. They aren't white water runners. But for the price point, you get alot of bang for your buck.
@@robhapeman4163 Yes, just like I said - more kayak per dollar than anything else.
Hi, Chris. What’s a good, affordable, manual pump to inflate your kayak?
I own 3 Sea Eagles. I have the Razorlite, the Fasttrack and the Needlenose 126 SUP. The Razor is my workhorse. I do up to 12 miles in it on open ocean. It is no where near as fast as a hard shell. I work harder than anyone in the group. It weathercocks in the wind. Take a shortened SUP paddle as back up because you will be paddling on one side the whole way. I am spending today fixing a puncture that happened at the dock. It scraped and somehow the seam tape came up and tore a tiny hole. Just enough to soften the chamber after two hours of paddling. Would I trade my Sea Eagles? Nope. They are American made, the service is amazing and only a freak incident will harm them.
Word on the inflatable SUPs. Get a drop stitched, high psi model. Mine is a 14 psi board. They are stiffer. The needlenose I have doesn’t have any rocker and flies. It goes farther per paddle stroke and doesn’t fight the water or waves. It’s a bit narrower and harder to learn on, but very rewarding when you do.
I have the Fastrack 465 but I believe they are actually made in China.
nice comparison. I enjoy the razorlite on flatwater
yeah, that's where inflatables in general are probably most at home.
i'm subscribing 😍
Thanks for the video. I already own an Alpacka pack raft, but am looking for something faster, but reasonably stable, since I will take it offshore occasionally. Paddling 10 miles, I average 2.5 mph in the Alpacka. How fast would you say a RazorLite 393 rl is over a similar distance, ie at an all-day speed, not a sprint speed? How tippy is it, I weigh 130 lbs. Thanks in advance.
That's a pretty impressive speed for a pack raft. Razorlite lets me go 4mph without sweating.
Great video, you focus on the user and how they might use the kayak rather than just picking the best and high price point. That said, I used to race bikes and so figure I like speed. Just got the Razorlite, get to use it next weekend.
First kayak I ever owned was a sevylor k79. And to be frankly honest I had more fun fishing in it then I have on any other kayak sense sevylor is right up there with sea eagle on build quality when it comes to the standard inflatables
same here!
Hi jack
Does the aquaglide Blackfoot isup's also have the same fabric covering as the kayaks from aquaglide?
Aquaglide Blackfoot is a 3rd type kayak (thick rubber, no fabric). I don't know what you mean by isup. If you are talking about the kayak - that's what I am familiar with.
@@inneradventures
I read someplace they used an inner PVC and an outer cloth canvis type cover.
Maybe I miss understood .I haven't seen one in person I live 30 miles from the factory😀.
Isup= inflatable standup paddle board.
I am searching for a light, compact kayak to take with me on motorcycle tours(I have a small trailer behind it) what is the lightest kayak you can recommend me for holiday use.
Check out the line of Innova kayaks....
I just bought a bestway hydroforce, just to try it out, i'm an outdoorsman and have always been, so I needed a lightweight and cheap one as i'm just trying the "sport" out..
Have you tried that one?
No, I haven't tried it. From what I can see on pictures from online search it might be comparable to Intex Challenger. Price seems to be similar. Best of luck with performance. Do let us know how it behaves
@@inneradventures i will, it should arrive wednesday, but the weather is a bit sketchy this week in Denmark, so I dont really know when i'll get the chance..
@@inneradventures I've tried out the bestway hydroforce lite-rapid x2 for about 3 hours in the sun, got a good burn going right now, but i really liked it, beside the fact that the sides are way too fat, you keep sliding your hand across the sides when paddeling, but i found a method that worked for me at the end.. 👌👍 i'll definately to out on a solo weekend trip with it..
Thank you very helpfull!
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video. What would you recommend for inflatable tandem under 1k? Something that is easy to manage (dry, inflate, transport)?
What comes to mind first - Aquaglide Chelan. It has an annoying skeg, but other than that it's a great kayak.
@@inneradventures Thanks! How does it compare to Advanced Elements tandem kayak? I know AE weighs more and some say its harder to dry. Also does it make sense to spend a little over 1K and get sea eagle?
@@nnmnnmnnm430 I would base that decision on how often I think I'd end up using the kayak. If you are only going out twice a year - buy the cheapest one that suits you. If you use it regularly and in more challenging conditions I'd pay extra to enjoy it more.
What do you think about aqua marine steam which is rubber chamber and dropstitch floor? Thanks for your effort I’m about to buy one kayak
Never seen/touched i in real life. On the photos it looks quite solid. I'd say it looks to be in the same category as Aquaglide Chelan.
great overview, enjoyed it, thanks
Hello, so I am attracted to the Sevylor Coleman Colorado 2-Person Fishing Kayak but in this video you obviously encourage against this brand. Do you have any experience with this particular kayak? Any suggestions?
No, haven't touched that specific kayak. You sure can gamble, maybe it's not too bad. I would not.
I find it hard to tell group III from group II, can you recommend a group III budget brand/model. Is Drafesun a group III ? thanks !
The point of Category 3 is that it is NOT a budget category. On pictures they are often hard to tell apart. I am not familiar with the brand you are mentioning.
hi jack. thanks for most informative review. Im curious abour material. is intex durable enough for a complete beginner?
Depends on the task. It's durable enough to go out in fair weather and warm water I'd say. I would not rely my life on it by going on further more serious adventures, especially in colder weather.
@@inneradventures Thanks for prompt reply. Many other "reviews" are not very informative for actual use, but your review really pointed out what I should look for. I've also watched your second review , great stuff! Can't wait for more turtorials and reviews!!!
I have back issues and need support
Which has best supporting seat?
Back issues and kayaking are a tough combo, as I just learned myself after breaking my back. My first advice is to talk to a good physical therapist first. And if they do clear you to kayak generally Cat2-3 have much better seats than Cat1.
you missed out the Intex excursion Pro fishing kayak ,very well priced and a great kayak that had room in your collection I feel, great review though
I had not had/paddled that kayak back when I filmed that video. I've tried it now and am thinking of having a little fleet of those for my group. It sure does appear to be a tremendous value kayak.
I got an Aqua Marina Tomahawk drop-stitched kayak (2 person because I take my dog) and I love it. The fin on the bottom? Not so much.
That looks like a pretty cool vessel. Impressive price too. I'd be curious to test it out
Any review on Driftsun Rover or Aqua Marina TOMAHAWK AIR-K 440.,are they worth the money?
They don't seem to be common in this part of the world. I've never seen them. On pictures they look good enough.
My sea eagle paddleski is awesome had it over ten years, used it allot and beat the heck out of it and it’s still like new. It can be configured for one or two people. You can wipe it down with towel pack it up and go. I am going to my wife and I razors next. You can’t beat the quality. In my opinion it is a great investment that I do not regret making. I’d rather be on the water enjoying it, than being miserable. Given a choice I’d rather not go at all rather than try to go in an unsafe blow up toy that is impossible to maneuver. I learned my lesson when I was a kid, Dave up my money and bought a blow up Vinyl boat..big mistake. Save up your money by a sea wale you will not regret it. Nothing to risk you have a year or two that you can send it back if you don’t like it!! Sometimes they do get returns and you an buy a used one from them with full warranty..I think I may try that if they have any when I go to buy the next one.
What's your view on the bestway hydro force?
I haven't tried it. Google search shows different kayaks. If you post a link to the one you are thinking of I'd be curious to check it out.
@@inneradventures hello, im also interestet in this Answer. Im having an eye on this bestway hydro force:
Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura Kajak-Set für 2 Personen mit Kombi-Paddel, 330x94x48 cm www.amazon.de/dp/B00F0B99KG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dniuDb7AMPV52
Is it okey to use it only on the lake for 2-3 houers tour? For two ppl? Thank u for the good Video
I bought an Intex Expedition. Would you put that kayak in the second category?
Intex has Explorer (the yellow kayak on the left in the video). It's in the first category. I am not familiar with Intex Expedition. Google does not seem to know such kayak either. Intex Expedition seems to be an air mattress. I would not recommend using it as a kayak of any category.
@@inneradventures Ahahahah! Sorry it's the Intex Excursion Pro Kayak.
Quite interesting. Never seen it. Looks like they are positioning it as a group 3 kayak. Would be curious to test it. I generally dislike inflatable seats. They usually are bad.
Have to disagree about sevylor as I brought one after owning a intex explore found the sevylor a lot easier and a lot faster plus it has outer protection
I agree. He never stated why to stay away from Sevylor- probably just a sponsorship kickback
What is your opinion on the Sea Eagle 370 pro with the upgraded seats?
My buddy owns one, we used it twice and then somehow it got a puncture.. we aren't sure how it happened as we used it on an open flat water lake with no floating debris around. I use an Advanced Elements Sport Kayak with a backbone system (helps not create any drag/sag), its got aluminum ribs at the bow and stern to cut and track through water like a hard shell kayak.. its just as fast as one too and the whole kayak itself is covered with extra protection. I've taken it out probably a good 10-20 times and I still haven't come across any issues with it yet!
I just got this kayak myself and haven't taken it out yet. Will let you know once I test it out. I want to make a comparison of cheaper kayaks to see which one I recommend the most
Advanced Elements is a good performer. But I would not go as far as saying that it's as fast as a hard shell. If you get a chance - test a Sea Eagle Razorlite. You'll notice how much faster they are than Advanced Elements
Got to test the Sea Eagle 370 today for the first time. In their price range I'd say it's a very solid choice.
I've actually had the 370 for about a month and have used it in a few lakes and also in the ocean/bay. So far I love it and have no complaints. I'm not a serious kayaker and for my purpose I think it will be just fine. Seems very durable as I've hit a few large rocks and the bottom of shore lines and haven't had any issues. Time will tell I guess. Just wanted a more experienced kayakers impression of it. Thanks
I wonder if you've come across any of the Innova/Gumotex nitrilon kayaks. Not as stiff as a full drop stitch, however, almost at the same price (at least in Europe) which seemes a bit insane to me.
I have, but they are very rare here. I know they are loved in Europe and as I understand rightfully so.
@@inneradventures Thank you!
J Baikoff could you comment where you think the Chelan fits in the kayak hierarchy against all the competition such the Advanced Explorer Convertablel Gumotex Sea Wave; Sea Eagle Fast Tracks and Explorers or any other brands I have overlooked; whether there is any other inflatable kayak the size of the XL, which ticks as many of the boxes? in UK, it is frustrating, as people either sell one brand or another (e.g. Gumotex Thaya), but has not tried the other brands. so you never get an all round view. any advice would be much appreciated. Want a high performing, durable family kayak, that can be used for exploring too. Plus, how has the quality of the Chelan stood up, as they are made in Asia and only have a one yr warranty in the UK.
Check out the Smart Pro tandem folding kayak. Supposed to only take 7 -15 mins to assemble and has a 5 yr warranty!
There is a lot to unpack in your question. Chelan is one of the best kayaks I've ever tested. It's a great kayak. It has just two things against it: 1. Really annoying skeg design 2. The fact that there is Sea Eagle Razorlite for just little bit more money.
I see it as being pretty high quality and it performs well. But I personally would just pay a bit more and go for Sea Eagle Razorlite.
@@inneradventures Thanks for response... The reason I considered the Chelan, was so it could be used by my family for space.. and stability; to be able to do longer trips, to be used on the coast and creek. Does it perform as well as the Sea Eagle Fast track range..fRom pics, the Chelan looked like it was more comfortable in terms of seats? Would you say the Chelan are as well made, being only a one yr warranty? Why did you like the Chelan so much.. is it more suited to choppier or white water conditions compared with the Razorlite; as good at long journey for comfort?
the boat I originally considered was the Neris Smart Pro because it appears more sea worthy; a more serious expedition vessel. but the bits and bobs to put together (whilst only claiming to take 7 -15 minutes to assemble) and the extra money... I was not sure this would as comfortable a boat to own in terms of time and convenience..to use at short notice. Being used by kids.. You certainly get a lot of boat for the money and a 5 yr warranty. it also can stay afloat if the sponsons fail. Be interested in what you think of it.
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Assembly
www.neris.co.uk/neris_smart-2_assembly.html
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I have an update. I bought the Chelan, and it’s been a bit of a nightmare. The kayak itself was good, unfortunately the bag arrived unstitched, the Velcro foot rest has already come apart, and the soft breathable membrane on the seats are not durable enough for wearing buoyancy jackets. The reply I got from the retailer was that it was supposed be more comfortable against the skin. I said you’re supposed to wear buoyancy jackets when you’re on a kayak, to keep you alive!
Would you kindly explain why do you rate sevylor so poorly. I am a beginner with kayaks , but I recently got a sevylor adventure plus kayak and the build quality seems better than for example decathlon itiwit kayaks. Taken it out on some lakes a couple of times, no problems at all. Still, in order to avoid making any mistakes in the future, I would really appreciate it you describe what are things that you find wrong with sevylor kayaks and is there any model in particular that you find bad. Thank you
I elaborated on that in Summer 2020 update video
@@inneradventures Much Appreciated. Thank you
Which model of the Aquaglide boats is shown in the video? Chinook or chelan? Thank you.
Columbia
@@inneradventures Thanks. I am buying my first kayak, which would be versatile and last for long time. Is chelan in your opinion the right choice?
Chelan is definitely great. But mine has a super annoying skeg mounting system.
Hi jack
Great video, im a viewer from Australia.
I'm looking into an aquaglide Chelan 155. Just wondering what your view is on it and would you recommend it for the price tag.
Thank you
sorry also quick question on the pedal side, i know you own a Chelan, not sure if its the 155 or smaller model. Would you know if the 155 is easily managable on the water solo?
I have... I want to say 145, and generally I regard Chelans quite highly. Mine has a bad skeg design though and they are expensive, so value is there, but it's certainly not a steal.
And yes, solo paddling should not be an issue
Apparently though the mid-tier inflatable kayaks, the one with cloth like material as the second layer are incredibly hard to dry and more prone to fungus in between the layers because water gets in it. Not really recommended. Either go cheap because it's going to give you plenty of kayaking experience or if you're really serious go for the 3rd tier expensive ones and obviously you would be buying the inflatable ones because you don't have a vehicle/gear/space to carry hard kayaks.
What do you think about Blackfoot kayak?
Haven't paddled it. From what I gather it's solid but slow.
@@inneradventures in EU we don't have much inflatable kayaks with the same price as aquaglide black foot 130 2021.
My other option is maybe Savage Gear Highrider 330 kayak with price tag of 900€ vs Blackfoot 1300€.
But from video Blackfoot looks really batter kayak overall.
In my country I can't go more than 500m ftom shore with kayak class boats. So I guess speed will not be a problem for me.
Mostly I will use it on sea for light trolling or simply paddling near shore.
Maybe the smart move will be a electric motor for kayak?
In general getting American kayaks in Europe seems dubious to me, from what I understand you have quite a few more brands out there that provide much better value. Look at decathlon and Gumotex.
@@inneradventures I've already got my eyes on that section Gumatex halibut model costs more than new Aquaglide blackfoot 130 2021. model.
By description Blackfoot is better overall value.
what the name of the blue one ?
3 of those have some blue in them. The bluest is Aquaglide Columbia (discontinued)
I would like to see reviews of star nrs pike vs Blackfoot angler vs bote lono
I've owned NRS Pike. super heavy duty kayak. I think of all that I've owned it was made of the toughest material. My issue with it was the fact that you could not close bailing holes and my butt ended up being in a puddle of water all the time. But a super solidly built vessel. Haven't tried the other two.
@@inneradventures
I went and looked at the stat pike and rival at the show room in Idaho.
I got the feeling those drain holes in the pike might do that.
Plus's you need to pull out the floor to dry good.
So I purchased the rival.
I haven't got to put air into it yet.
As on the drive home my truck auto trans lost reverse.
Now I'm getting ready to put in a reman trans.
there goes summer.
Well I'm set up for late fall.or spring.
That's life.
What's so bad about the sevylor kayaks you speaking from experience? I've seen them on ebay some looked good. But I'm no expert on them. Boats I'd know a good boat from a bad bath tub of a boat.
See my comment above elaborating my experience with Sevylor's
@@inneradventures no??
See it now you had it written in some one else's comments box down below grand thanks. So there a bad peace of shit
@@ColtSievers1000 Maybe they have kayaks that are good. It just that 2 out of 2 that I've seen in action were REALLY bad. I would not gamble.
@@inneradventures wise man 🤔 your right once bitten twice shy
I'm really considering a Saturn fishing kayak... Same material if not better than the sea eagle...$500
Can't find the kayak you mean. Got a link?
I'm still pretty new to kayaking, but i watched this video before I bought my Intex explorer k2 and i gotta say...
You seem really critical of the cheaper boats to the point you almost sound like you're promoting the more expensive ones. other than better boats=ore expensive. I don't meanany disrespect but, compared to every other inflatable boat I've ever purchased, and every one i currently own the k2 is made of a far thicker material. I am on the water in it at least once a week, generally more and it has held up to myself, my spouse and equipment going just past it's weight limit a few times a week woth absolutely no issues, and it tracks just fine even in waves and wind, we paddle on one of texas' biggest lakes. It is slower than a hardshell but even with both of us trying they are hard to tip. Obviously if only one of us is in it, it's faster and easier to paddle but I would put it against any other kayak in the world for handling open water and waves. It's not gonna win a race and it's not the best choice for whitewater or rapids, bit there are plenty of videos out there of it handling tough class 3 and 4 rapids just fine. You don't have to osend hundred of dollars to have a great kayak. I got mine for $40 as well, and if something ever happens to it, I buy another just like it. Like I said I'm no professional and I am still fairly new to the sport, and maybe after I have years of experience my mind will be changed bit I doubt it. The k2 is the single best value kayak out there and it's safe, reliable, stable and handles well enough in waves, wakes and wind I could be out in it all day. I would trust this kayak with my kids lives I can't say that about a hardshell or about that drop stitched inflatable.
Gregory Kitchens I have the Explorer K2 as well and love it. It seems very well made and durable!
While you speak, you could show images - moving ones - of the boats on the water, for us to see how they behave when in use.
Still got your like!
Yes, I could
@@inneradventures, great to know!
Under what circumstances would you consider adding footage of the boats as used on the water? To you new videos of the same kind, of course!
If I have the time/capacity to do so. I am doing best I can. That was the oldest video. Hope they improved since. I do want to make my videos really nice, but then it often stops me from actually making them at all. So I practice "Action over Perfection" attitude (it's better to make something than not make anything)
@@inneradventures, a good attitude, indeed.
I, for one, need to see an object do what it is intended to do. That actually shows if that object is the one I need.
10:10 🤣🤣
Can I ring you for more relationship advice? Do you do life coaching?
Well, if you are serious I'd consider it.
why don’t show riding water?
Riding water too scary
Prices of these have rocketed recently. The k2 is about £300 atm
Yeah, I covered that in the latest video
@@inneradventures Ah great ill have to watch that one now 👍
Honestly if yousay stay away of any brand you could at least say why.
Sorry I did not elaborate - first one I encountered took on about 100-200 gallons of water into the protective fabric case after about an hour of paddling. We ended up towing it by having two kayaks on each side and 4 people paddling hard to move at 1mph. Pulling it out of the water was another adventure. The second one I encountered had no skeg and would not paddle straight whatsoever, it would mostly move sideways. Those are 100 percent of Sevylor's I've seen. I would not give them another chance based on that.
@@inneradventures I have a Sevylor adventure, it may look like a blue banana but it handles like a hard shell and I had hard shell sea kayaks for years. It packs a buttload of gear and with skeg it tracks really well. Tested it a few weeks ago in a force 6 just to see what it would do, besides from catching some wind it did good 😁
Sevylors have a high return rate at Decathlon and under independent kayak stores when I researched them. also, their valve systems and other features become obsolete, making parts difficult to replace. happens every 2 - 5 yrs. Gumotex are far better quality, probably the most durable skin system on the market, with green credentials too, for the same money and more. Chelan and Sea Eagle, Grabners just push the quality credentials and performance to the next level. you have to spend around 6-700 pounds before you start getting single skin, quick dry, more durable boats.
@@neobliviscarisa650 A lot of the brands named aren't available to me, or only after ordering from the States which would make them very expensive, for now my Sevylor is performing great (maybe I just got lucky 😁
Yes, the brands I mention are certainly a representation of most common kayaks found in Northwest United States. I am sure things differ in other parts of the world.
Not that easy to transport they take up boot space a hard shell doesn't take up any room it's on the roof of your car silly Billy 😂🤣
Why are you even bothering watching this then?
@@inneradventures free world and I started out with a blow up kayak so I went to a hard shell . Ever one who talks about blow up kayaks say about space saving in a car try it with 4 kids all looking to go to the lake . I didn't I watched about a Min of it . Free world and I gave my honest opinion with a little bit of cheek and sarcasm with out been a horrible bastard all together . Hard shells roof rack slap 2 on the roof now that's space saving . That's my honest review of blow up kayaks and you have to go buy an extra long paddle or your rubbing off the sides of the bladder as the ones supplied are shite most of the time . There that bit sluggish as well as pumping the bastards up I'd sooner lift a hard shell off the roof of my car than pump one of those things especially with the hot days that went by 30c+ kill ya before you even start to go have fun ok electric car pump helps but to get the extra hardness you have to resolve to the hand pump . And for a blow up kayak most of them are way over priced and you have more options of add on's to a hard shell kayak . And yes my opinion counts . This big selling point it saves space it's bollox . I've a 12' one and all fits into a bag that's the wit of me an waist hight that takes up a boot . I have a hard shell on the roof I can put an electric motor in the booth and paddle life jacket fishing rod an lure bad in the boot an still have room init . Selling point of saving space is bull .
@@inneradventures price of some of them and you can put add on's on the half of them . And any of them that do like the black foot I'd buy a great second hand lake boat with a 4 to 10 horse power motor on it as well as a trailer .
Man, you sure seem to have some time on your hands that you saved from not blowing up kayaks. (based on theblenght of your comment)
Now how about storing them? where do you store a hardshell in an apartment?
@@inneradventures ok you got me there . Easy known I got lots of acreage and plenty of shed space lol 👍
I dislike how much he attacks intex kayaks ans sevlor.... I meen he's just wrong. I meen sure compairing it too a 1500 dollar kayak it's not going too seem like much. I meen my sevlor has worked on all lake/ river types with absolutely no issue. He should not hve called them horibul. Horibul means they are going to lose air or pop so on and so fourth. But they don't. This guy is not factual and i probly won't watch him again..... Aka ues i have more expensive one too but too be honest the only difference is speed.
I appreciate your input. It is purely my opinion based on my own experience. I am quite clear that I am not pretending to be a scientific tester. I am just sharing my personal views. I am also quite supportive of Intex. In the video I say that they are more kayak per dollar than anything else. Isn't that a great endorsement? I suspect there are Sevylors that are fine. I just would not give them another chance myself and would not advise my friends waste their time on gambling with that brand.
Thumbs down for ending of video. Can't tell you finish it you going on commercial break
I am not claiming to be an editing pro, yet I sure don't see any videos that you masterfully edited yourself. I could critique your sentence that does not even make any sense, but that would be just creating more animosity. So I won't
Your reviews are not helpful. You keep talking about the kayaks but not what kind of kayak??????
What do you mean by "what kind"?
Video was interrupted by a pro-trump ad - bye-bye. Never watch this guy again. Anybody who supports trump can't be trusted.
And your understanding is that because his ad came up in the middle of my video I have something to do with it?!
j m is mindless. Can't think for himself ! Have you seen what Biden just did in Afghanistan !!!! It's sinful. Poor sleepy Joe.