Thanks Niall. It's a Tootega Kinetic 100 Hydrolite. I've been impressed with it. It tracks well at all points of wind (and has a retractable skeg if you need help with that), is stable and for a SOT, not too slow.
Is this your first kayak? I'm looking purchasing one of these but wondering what it's like for stability and weather it would be too much for a novice. Thanks.@@beardypete
@@iansimpson8309 I've done a fair bit of canoeing and some kayaking in "proper" sea kayaks before. The reason I chose a sit on top is mainly safety and stability for paddling alone... not something I'd consider in a sea kayak for example! I'd say this or similar is very well suited to beginner paddlers, probably more than the inflatables a lot of people seem tk choose. It's very stable (I can stand up in it on calm water without too much fear of toppling), it doen't fill with water if you do somehow go over or if waves come over the deck, it tracks well at all points (dire tions) of the wind so is less chance of being blown out to sea by offshore winds like in some inflatables and its fairly easy to paddle in a steaight line for a beginner. Main downsides are its a bit slower than a sea kayak and you're more exposed to the elements... you will get some water on you, even on calm days so have to dress for that. That's especially important if you go out in winter, which I love doing as you get more calm days and the lochs are quieter. A friend just bought a Kinetic Pulse 95 (this is a kinetic 100) and alo seems impressed with it.
Thanks very much for the comprehensive and useful reply. That is reassuring to hear. I was worried spending a not inconsiderable amount of money (for me) on something that would be tippy and not confidence inspiring and then end up being afraid to use it. I currently have a x100 Itiwit Kayak which is fine for short paddles. The problem is it's a chore going on longer paddles solo. I tend to go upstream initially and then go with the flow of the current on the way back. Going upstream in the Itiwit is difficult as it has the flat hull and also gets caught easily in the wind. My hope is moving to a more sleeker hardshell kayak will help with this, but not be too unstable at the same time. Basically I want to have my cake and eat it! At the minute I'm looking for something that can do longer day paddles on inland rivers with the possibility of camping in the future so with decent luggage space. Interesting to hear that you friend rates the pulse 95. I had looked at it but then wasn't sure if the Kinetic would be more suited for longer paddles. Decisions, decisions!@@beardypete
@@iansimpson8309 you won't go wrong with either but if you plan to camp, the kinetics forward hatch is going to help. I've only done day trips on mine but plan to get out camping with it next year. It's plenty comfortable for a whole day's paddling.
The jacket is a leather Barbour that I got far cheaper than it should be, used on eBay - not primarily for bike use compared to my armoured bike jackets but it works for a summer evening run like this. The goggles are Leon Jeantet, again used on eBay because they're expensive and I'm cheap! They fit over glasses or, in this case, sunglasses.
Hi Constantin. They were fitted by a previous owner and not a perfect fit. They attach by cable ties around the clutch and brake cables near the reservoirs, and then by the bar-end bolts to secure them. A bit of googling suggests they are from an early BMW F650GS. They look identical to these: www.motorworks.co.uk/vlive/Shop/Parts.php?T=6&Q=HAA53855 Do the job fairly well along with the heated grips in freezing conditions at least!
Just wondered; have you ever tried *intense focussed vibration* combined with heat/lubricant to unsieze a stuck screwthreaded joint? Sound vibration can cut through stone. I'm wondering if there's a sonar tool waiting to be designed to unsieze stuck bolts by vibrating them free..
Not come across anything like that though it sounds like a viable concept and probably more subtle than the usual "intense focussed vibration" approach of smacking it repeatedly with a big hammer!
Sounding nice with that exhaust! I've been following your restoration, and as someone who has had no previous experience working on bikes, your videos really helped me and gave me confidence to work on my own YBR (along with a Haynes manual). Thank you! They are great little bikes!
Thanks for your comments. It's great to hear the videos have helped you get started. I started fixing bikes myself years ago as a cash-strapped student with no knowledge and just a Haynes manual and a cheap Halfords toolkit. I made plenty of mistakes (and still do!) but that's how you learn!
Ive just done the same restoration you did, swing arm, exhaust, frame and wheels cleaned up and painted. Get yourself a angle grinder with a wire wheel attachment, makes life triple times easier
Can you do another bike video and show full front and backsides of yourself in the Levi’s jeans, leather pants and fully zipped up leather biker jacket? ❤️❤️❤️
Cool video and amazing timelapse. If you need any assistance with your GoPro camera, Let me know! 😎 Subscribed to see more beautiful from you. Keep it up, you are doing well! 👌
