I completely removed the foot rests from mine before I ever hit the water with it. I’m 6’1”, 265 pounds. In the farthest back seat position I can rest my feet all the way against the front of the kayak, well beyond where the footrests stopped. If I drop the seat down in the forward position then it feels cramped. I’ve read that this kayak is tippy. Mine is fine. I’ve actually even been able to add a 2” thick Purple seat cushion which elevated me quite a bit and it still isn’t too tippy. I’ve also noticed that paddling this kayak is like paddling a barge. It is labor intensive to get it moving, and it will slow down a lot as soon as I quit paddling. I am using an Aqua Bound Manta Ray Hybrid paddle in 250cm length. This paddle is made for this and it still takes a lot of effort. Also, annoyingly, it drifts to one side or the other when I stop paddling. I keep thinking I’ll remove the keel guard on the rear and make a skeg for it to help with that but I may just sell it instead. I’d rather have something that can move faster and easier.
@@duanebledsoe7566 yeah I’ve definitely come to realize allot of the same issues the longer I’ve had this yak. I’m looking at upgrading this year to something I’ll finally put a motor on.
Can you make a video about the fish finder set up? I just bought the same one and have the same kayak and am having troubles with getting the fish finder to pick anything up
Hey, yeah I’ll try to make a video soon, just been busy with work and school thanks for the question! Hopefully in the next week or so I’ll have the video up
Hey, yeah I’ll try to make a video soon, just been busy with work and school thanks for the question! Hopefully in the next week or so I’ll have the video up
Hey great video. Think I’m getting this one Friday I’m a bigger guy if you don’t mind what weight you at? I see it’s above what I weigh and I was on a old town 120 for awhile and it was amazing wanna make sure this one will work.
@@trydvs86 yeah for sure I was 250 when I first got it, also the load capacity is like 375 which means you can and another 100lbs of gear and still be fine.
Thanks man. I was gonna get this boat. Glad I didn't. I'm 6’5 and you being 5'9 and knees bent. Probably wouldn't be a comfortable ride for me thanks for the video
I’m looking to pick up another yak to be a throw and go fishing and fun rig. I had an old town 120 sit on top and it was just too big and heavy for me to enjoy. Would you recommend this one as being more user friendly for smaller bodies of water or quick day trips to hang with friends on the lake for fishing and fun?
Yes I would definitely recommend it for that purpose, it only weighs 63lbs and i have no problem picking it up and throwing it on my truck myself. Makes quick trips to the water allot easier.
I was looking at this the other day. Never owned a Kayak yet. I'm 6'3" so this would probably be to small? It looks nice for the price. I'll have to go back and see if I can sit in one!
Caleb, great couple of videos, checked out the kayak and will likely buy as well. what paddle are you using? nice with the measuring markers. thanks, Miguel
Finally was able to get the performance review of this kayak posted. I put some time on the water to get a good feel for its pros and cons. Check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZDylDsEGcGM.htmlfeature=shared
Sorry man been pretty busy, haven’t been able to get on the water as much as I like to put it thru multiple conditions and scenarios, but I’m going to be able to fish more this week and hopefully have a video up by the end of the upcoming weekend, I’ve definitely enjoyed it so far and it’s really been worth the purchase to me personally!
@@southplainssnowmaking9268you can stand but it takes some getting used to, I would recommend getting some type of grip tape to put on the floor to hold your footing better
Trying to decide between this Magellan and the Pelican The Catch 100 Classic Sit On Top and Pelican Challenger 100XP Kayak. I don't fish much but I'm 6'5" 230 and need something bigger that is still light enough to put on my Edge roof rack. Any suggestioms?
If you could give me a price range I could better recommend something, since there are allot of different price points with the kayaks , but I will say I’m not a huge fan of pelican because of the way the molds are made, it tends to be a thinner cheaper plastic and it’s made in a two piece type mold which I’ve seen over time can separate and cause leaks. The Magellan has allot thicker and high quality of plastic compared to pelican, hope that makes sense. If ya have any follow up questions just lemme know!
@@CalebGoesFishing thanks for the reply, $699 for mine since I'm also getting my wife a smaller beginner non-angler just to get out on the water. So for mine I was looking at 300+lb capacity but boat weight under 70lbs if not under 60. Book says we have a 100lb rooftop limit but since we are only going within 1 hr drive would feel ok total 115 or so. Hers will be 50lbs or under. I appreciate the help.
Fairly stable, not the most stable kayak but def stable enough to stand and fish once you get used to it. I would recommend getting some kind of grip tape to put where you would stand up at since it’s just the plastic there.
Awesome walk around video! I just bought this same kayak. I’m looking forward to getting mine on the water too, as well as modding it out to fit my fishing needs. I’ve already removed the foot rests since my legs reach all the way to the front of the floor space anyway, I can just rest my feet there. This gives me more of an open, spacious feel inside, more like a boat instead of a kayak. I also plan to change the way the rear seat securing bungee works. As of now it crosses under the seat all the way to a hook in front of it. I want to keep that space clear for storage of tackle trays below the seat. Should be a simple mod using the existing bungee and a couple of aftermarket bungee hooks.
Yeah that was one of the first things i noticed with the feet rest, I had to have my knees really bent in order to use them on the farthest setting (and I’m not even tall), that’s a good idea to just take them out honestly.
