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I got into kayaking this yr and camping and fell in love with it

Thanks for bringing these "new to me" kayaks to my notice. I'd like to add a few really nice kayaks to your list that I have tried. On the cheap end, the 1) Pelican Bandit (Sit on Top), 2) Trailblazer (Sit Inside) and 3) Field and Stream Blade (Sit Inside). On the expensive kayaks, 4) Wilderness Systems Aspire 105 (Sit in Inside) and 5) Eddyline Skylark (Sit Inside) 6) Wilderness Systems Pungo 120 >Out of all them if I had the money the best one for me is the 105 as its an all rounder. It's under 50 lbs with a skeg, caddilac like seat, skid plate, monstrous 400 lbs capacity, sealed rear bulkhead, tough rotomolded construction and insane tracking and stability. >The blade has a similar feel albeit without the features or comfort, the Pungo is faster and more "sporty" but not as spacious. >The Pelicans and Skylark are very light. >Speed wise the Pungo and Skylark are the fastest.

Scupper 14!!! Yes. Love mine!!

Thanks, Ken! We'll be cracking out the champagne tonight!! 🥂

Where did you text the Rockstar V? Looks like a great feature.

we would like to see the review of wilderness tsunami 145 e wilderness tarpon 140. Your reviews are really important for us. Thanks very much

Hey there. This is a great compilation for sure! I was curious about what would be a good boat for paddling in the chillier shoulder seasons that would take a little chop out on a bay or lake and keep my butt on the dry side. Just wondering. Thanks so much. NQU

I love my Scupper 14 so so much! I'm glad you appreciate it, too. Such a great, nimble, speedy, stable, comfortable, easy-to-get-in-and-out, great-for-touring, all-around boat! I give it bonus points for being an excellent boat when I'm being a safety paddler paddling and swimming races!

I just ordered in place of a Riot Edge 11 this one - Guma Kayak Yazz Tour - do you know them?

Have you tried Aventura V2 140? Any opinions on that?

Would it be worth getting a Virgo if I already have a WIlderness Tsunami 140? I'm looking for just a bit more speed, but want to keep stability.

Ken, love your channel! As a beginner, you've been a source of sound advice and inspiration. It would be awesome to see some reviews of Delta Kayaks, especially the 15.5 GT.

I'm 105 kg and 188cm high. What is my inflatable touring kayak?

The SE 330 looks OK in all conditions except wind!

Thanks for the reviews, Ken. 🙂👍🛶

Ascend Kayaks are much cheaper and even better than these. Seats are important.

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Love my Eddyline kayak!

Hi Ken, thanks for all the great content. I am really enjoying your videos. I was wondering if you have any thoughts regarding Delta kayaks?

Love the Swell with it's deep roots from designer/builder Tim Niemier who invented the Scupper Pro back in the 70's (now owned and sold by Ocean Kayak. It's a outstanding sit on performer that can hang with most sea kayaks.

Nice to see mine get a mention! Kind of, I've got an ocean kayak scupper pro and it's fantastic 👌🏻, my longest non stop trip on it so far is 60 miles.

My new idea electric kayak with steering wheel yes

I really like your channel. always lots of interesting information. About the hard shell sit inside recreational kayak : I think the Liquid Logic is the only one that you have tested this year? Was it still difficult for you to obtained kayaks to do some reviews? There is lots of great thermoformed and composites kayaks of which it would be great to have a review from you. I am thinking of Eddyline, Delta, Swift, Stellar, Epic,...Have a great day

Going to check this out. One step down from the Saluda is the Marvel 12, Liquid Logic is still making them. I bought one in August and it is fantastic. Thanks for your channel.

What are your thoughts of the perception access 11.5? Thank you.

i like the looks of the liquid logic; it's a lot like my Boreal Baltic 120. And has common elements with my "dream machine" - the feel free Aventuras. (eyeing the 14' in that family). Some of these prices are hard for me to cope with. My inner scotsman says no. ;-) But, I love the reviews! I got my Baltic "sight unseen" based on what I learned from your videos. I got it on sale, and I knew it was a good deal from what you'd said about other kayaks that were of interest to me. I was thinking of a big box model, but, I knew I'd be wanting to trade up in a hurry. As it is, I'm trying to get my daughter to trade up, but she only has eyes for her F&S Blade 97. Ah, young love....

I'm impressed, you covered a wide range of boats. I've always pretty much badmouth sit on tops as most of them tend to be like a barge and quite heavy. the one you reviewed is when I would actually consider paddling. thank you for your input

12:15 how can you hold an edge in this boat, while your kneecaps are stickin out?

going with the Crescent CK1, For me and the dog

Have you tested the pelican

p&h Leo would be the dream kayak for me!

Hi Ken,It was great you considered the se330 worthy of a mention.I agree with everything you said about it in your review,yes it is a gateway kayak , but it is more than that.I have tried several hard shells but always come back to my 330.

I think dagger axis 10.5 probably best recreational kayak for current, fishing, paddling , and stability. Better than liquidlogic

Saluda 12 vs scupper 12?

Have you ever reviewed Clearwater kayaks? I have their Algonquin and I'm curious how it holds up against the other kayaks you've reviewed.

What would be your favorite fishing kayaks? Sit on top and sit in. I’ve tried and owned a ton of different kayaks. But I’d be interested in your picks

Hi Ken love your videos. I'm from the UK and was looking at getting a feel free nomad kayak. Have you done a review on these kayaks and what is your opinion on these? Thank you and keep the videos coming they are great👍🏻

About Leo… 23 inch is fairly narrow? Really? Mine is 23,2 and 17 feet long I kept it a bit wide. Well, everyone in my area thinks same and what I’m arguing because I’m so green after a year’s paddling history 😅 But do you really count 23 inch wide more narrow than wide?

have you done any crescent kayaks yet?

Great video. Every design has + / -. I am almost ashamed to say I have 16. However I would discourage beginners from an inflatable kayak. The first time they are caught in wind a distance from shore they may not want to kayak. I've rescued people in such conditions. Not happy😢

Any particular reason not to test very high-end kayaks (Rebel, Nigel Dennis, Rockport, Tiderace, etc...)?