Nice informative video thanks. Wondering how the category 3 the Sea Eagle Razor lite dries. From what i could find the Razor Lite has about 500lb capacity which is quite high, but then if you've loaded them with 300-400lbs camping gear and yourself (I assume you are probably over 180lbs) it means you were at or over the limit which is interesting.
Thank you for all of the videos you’ve made on this kayak and several others in my price range. You helped me decide on a kayak and I am enjoying getting into paddling for the first time. One safety tip for you is to never use a hand drill with a glove on like you show in this video. Although it is not likely that a battery powered drill like the one you were using can do serious damage, it is a big risk that the drill bit will grab your glove and twist it with your fingers inside. I saw a coworker seriously mangle his hand doing just that (with a more powerful drill).
i wonder how much faster those cheap inflatables would be if you coated the bottom of them with a hydrophobic finish to reduce drag, that an longer fins to improve tracking
This was very informative. Learned a lot of new things. Thanks for taking the time to explain the categories and their benefits as well as disadvantages.
The comparison really sets this video apart from all the others I've seen - good job and thanks for including that part specifically. Ultimately I went with the Loctite myself, and specifically for an air mattress.
Hi Jack just found your channel and watch your vids ..great info.. like the breakdown of kayak categories. In your expert opinion which you think is faster explorer 380x or blackfoot 130 ? And durabilty wise ? I be mostly on small lates touring and some fishing..but yet will like to try whitewater at somepoint as well.... whats your opionion ? Thanks
FF>> 4 years I have a sit upon fishing I SUP with drop stitching welded seams with a separate electric skeg fin w/ remote control. I couldn't justify paying over 1k for an inflatable kayak when hard shells are way less expensive just for at the time cutting edge inflatable tech at the time. I'm glad I procrastinated I paid less for this setup than a razor-lite..
It would be awesome if Sea Eagle made a copy of the Hobie Tandem Island. I want to sail most of the time. If I'm not sailing then I'd rather be pedaling and not paddling.
Thanks a lot for the review! Just a maybe silly question: do you think it could be possible to stand up (and maybe paddle!) In the Advanced Elements AirVolution Kayak, since the bottom is quite wide as well as firm cause of the drop-stich technology?
H! !'M W@¥n3... 3njoyed the vid. Just brought one 20:22 of the peg k!yak from ALDI supermarket.. only going to use it on the canal.. with the wife. Instructions as Very crappy.. Will be using life jackets..
Yep, Advanced Elements I had as well, it couldn’t carry my weight, sagging in the middle. The pvc were poorly welded, disintegrated very soon. Got a warranty skin replacement, good service and comms here in Australia, but sold it ‘as new’ then. Yes drying in particular from saltwater is tricky, you have to rinse it with freshwater well, or it never drys.
I like keeping some of that loctite in the house but I'm out & need it to fix a raft, figures right? It's good stuff so off to Home Depot I go, thanks for the video.
I heard from a pretty reliable source that the Avon company is coming out with a hybrid dropstich/folding hard bottom kayak with a drop in pedal/motor kit.
Great review. Just brought home a boat from Sportsman's Warehouse, a Solstice Flare. Amazed at the build quality. Have had a lot of hardshells and canoes but got tired of car topping and trailering. One topic you did not mention is number of chambers. Does it matter? And how?
