WE KEEP THINGS SIMPLE: BE KIND, LOVE LIFE AND ENJOY THE PADDLE
The Crescent Kayaks lifestyle is all about spending more time in nature and making connections with others.
OUR GREATEST GOAL IS TO GET YOU ON THE WATER
That’s why we make exceptional-quality watercraft that paddle beautifully and are priced affordably. Whatever your level, whatever your reason for picking up a paddle, we want your first, your favorite, and your final kayak to be one of ours.
A CRESCENT KAYAK IS MORE THAN A VESSEL…
It’s a streamlined connection to nature. The same passion and precision required to navigate a river, go for that open water passage, or make a perfect cast goes into every watercraft we build. We control all aspects of our manufacturing facility, which is staffed by locals who know and love their work. While we try to make everything ourselves, anything outsourced is done responsibly, supporting fellow American makers whenever possible.
I ordered my PRIMO on 9/10/24, I had the opportunity to drive 4 hours {about half between where I live and Headweaters} to meet the Headwaters folks and pick up my PRIMO, but I opted for the 2 - 6 week shipping option, after all I did pay an $18 shipping damage insurance fee ... What a mistake that was!!! Every time I watch this or any PRIMO video I kick myself and just want to bang my head into a wall, several times. I can hardly wait for this little lady to arrive. It will be my first ever Kayak. I am getting geared up, and I am geared up and ready to go! The sooner the better. I hope I have not set my expectations too high. Thanks for the walk through James, very thorough. Question, do ALL screws that penetrate into the hull go into a 10/32nd insert? including the four screw(s) for the power pole mounting plate at the stern?
I saw you mention something on, I think it was the LTII video, where you said what the recommended weight was? Like yeah, it'll hold 400# without sinking, but it's really good for 275# or whatever before water comes up the scuffers? What's the recommended comfortable weight for this one? If I weigh 250# and have some fishing gear, am I going to be getting water up the scuffers?
Thanks for giving it a watch! We have found the rod staggers on the floor work great. There are a lot of options to add rod holders to tracks and also to the mighty mounts. We make cleans systems to be customized. In regards to interior rod tubes we find those often leak and know on the manufacturing end the diagonal hole cut to install never perfectly matches the angle of the rod tube.
This is literally, hands-down, the worst kayak I've ever rode. In 25 years of kayaking, canoeing, white water rafting, I've never had as bad of an experience as we did taking this tandem down what was supposed to be an hour long trip down the river we've been down a million times. Despite it being nowhere close to it's stated 500lb capacity, the low sides only stay about an inch above water and you sit in about 6" of water as soon as you sit into it. We tried it with scuoper plugs and that helped momentarily but then it immediately fill with water sloshing over the sides in essentially flat water/extremely minor rapids on a tubing river. I only hope that this review makes it to anyone who may be considering ever buying this boat, please don't. It's an absolute trash design.
Love some of the new options you put in the primo..... any chance you will be revamping the CK1? I would love a ck1 with dents for fishing rods, etc.....
This primo looks like my ultra-lite's big brother. Fantastic job stretching the width and length just a bit but still keeping it light. Cresent boats paddle so good. My 10 ft Ultralight glides straight to a stop. Seats could be better. I would def buy another.
I'm trying to get Eco Fishing at Lake of the Ozarks to bring in a CK2 Venture for me to look at. I'm becoming convinced this would make a great river camping boat here on our many rivers in the Ozarks.
Dang, which to get? Ultra lite or this! Very cool boat! Have to pack my yak in to the woods with fishing equipment to get to my spot.. Decision, Decision, decision. Love what you guys are doing!
I like to fish large flat water. Like big lakes and ponds. But I also want a throw and go kayak. Easy enough to throw in the back of my truck for a quick trip to the lake. Is the ck1 the best one for me?
Very nice I am curious why this color and a few other colors were dropped. Were they just not popular colors. I do like this greenish yellow color. I think it’s called Flash.
Was looking at the Venture but now you put this one out...wow.How does the bow/rocker of the primo compare to the venture? Some really good features on this yak,well thought out!
Shoalie has 3 injection molded handles made in U.S.A. by Yakattack. The singular soft handle at the back allowed for the drag chain chutes while simultaneously being able to mount a power plate into the 4 bolt pattern
I’d like to compare this to the Kaku Zulu . Kaku seems thicker. What are the height dimensions on this? I only heard length and width. I don’t need another cooler but it look so clean with it! 🤤 I’m really glad they made a micro skiff, this company can easily take it over with this price smart move on Crescent vs going Pedal kayak. Easier market to compete with.
Smartest kayak release in years. While the other makers are building bigger, heavier, and much more expensive kayaks, Crescent is giving us all we need in a portable AND comfortable throw and go type kayak. Looks perfect for floating down river.
My 13yr old and I just purchased two of them from Southern Boutique Outfitter’s in Americus Ga. We fell in love with the skiff design and most importantly the color options. Flash for me and Noreaster for him. He is 13, this will be our first kayaks. As soon as we got home we scoured RU-vid for videos. Yours was the first one we found. We are both happy to discover you are not only close to us but also produce them in America. We added Newport Vessels NK 180s Trolling motors for both.
Awesome! This looks like an excellent all arounder. Gonna pick one up for the summer! I know you all about paddling.. but anxiously awaiting to see what you come up with for pedaling! It's here, it's a thing, gotta embrace it at some point. Not only is it good way to change things up but it's also for those with limited accessibility... injuries, etc. Giving more people more ways to enjoy the water.
I have a shoailie and love it. Adding two of these for the family. Crescent quality and attention to detail is unmatched. Sold my Hobie never looking back.
I have been looking at which kayak to get for my first and it makes sense this is called Primo. American made and as a Georgia boy I find immense pride in them being made local. I’m headed to my local dealer tomorrow to pick it up. I can’t wait for the adventures it will bring.
