I just bought my first kayak today and this is the one I chose. I was going to buy one from Dick's but decided to check out my local kayak shop and I feel like I'll be much happier in the long run. I'm a new fan of your channel and looking forward to seeing more videos from you. 👍👍
I am absoutley loving this Big Adventures mash up of brands. All of them accent each other so well and put out stuff that just makes sense. Very excited to see what they do in the future.
Yea but it’s not comparable. The Prima is more like the Sandpiper. The Rio is more of a mini touring kayak. Where are you from? I can help arrange some test paddles if your on the West Coast.
I live in Indio Ca. (Coachella valley). However we go to Orange County several times a year. The Rio I’m considering for my wife who is 5’3” and the skylark for myself.
I've been wondering how long it was gonna take you to do a review of this boat. While I patiently waited. I absolutely love this boat. I e been in the market for another sit inside. It looks like they took a lot of design ideas from the bonafide ex123 that I've also been looking at but I like the fact this is smaller and lighter. I would love to see more on this lovely kayak
I've been wondering about the yellow kayak stands you use. Did you make them yourself or did you buy them somewhere? Thank you for another great review! I've learned a lot from watching your videos! Btw, the headwater kayak url in the video description seems to be missing an m at the end? It currently ends in .co instead of .com. Some of your previous videos have the same issue.
@HeadwatersKayak So when car-topping one of these roto (or thermo) kayaks that have the huge cockpits, how should you strap it down? Do you pull the straps around the ends of the coaming no matter how long the cockpit is to avoid stress on the rim? My bars are 36" apart but these cockpits are up to 55" long.
I have been paddling for about three months now, using Pelican Mustang 120x, and loving it. As my experience has increased, been thinking about an upgrade to help me go on longer trips, get some more speed, and simply increase the fun factor. Would the Saluda 12 be enough of an upgrade, or should I look towards a little more touring-style kayaks, like Tampico 130 for example? Not ready for a 24" hull at this point!
Great review Dan. I’m in the market for a second kayak, I have a Eddyline Skylark but I want a polyurethane kayak for camping and throwing on and off the truck. How would you compare this to the Pungo 120? Where can we get the kayak in the Sacramento/Lodi area? I’ve never met you but I started my kayaking by renting from your Lodi location. I wanted to buy my Skylark from you but you didn’t have any in stock. Maybe I can get the Sakura 12 from you if you’re stocking them. Thanks again for all the great videos.
@@HeadwatersKayak I’d like to look at it to compare with the Pungo. If I liked I would buy at a discount. Let me know if you’re in the Lodi area anytime soon.
@@HeadwatersKayak Well the 15 is on my short list based on me being a recreational paddler, but want some more range and speed, but have too stiff legs for sit inside solution. Not really interested in the fishing ability, but that might change. Do you have any initial thoughts on this kayak? Or maybe a review might pop up on your channel some time?
