Kayak Outfitting: Tom's Custom Dagger Axis 10.5

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Everyone starts somewhere in paddling, but that's not always where we end up. Today we talk to my buddy Tom and talk about his journey, and how he's adapted his Axis to meet his evolving needs.
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@southdakota4433 Год назад

Tom - I’ve watched this video several times. Last summer, You guys inspired me to”get off the “couch” after a 9 + years of recovering from multiple back surgeries, broken back with 5 level full an/post fusion and hip fusion from a car accident. Inspired me to get out and participate in life again thru kayaking. Thank you!

@thomaschekouras2287 Год назад

That’s great to hear. I hope you find what I found in the sport. Feel free to reach out to Lodi Paddlesports Center to talk for any advice.

@anthonybarbour43 3 года назад

Tom....way to represent the River Kings. My wife loves her Dagger Axis too.

@adventurekid9242 2 года назад

You have inspired me to make Axis 10.5 more mine as well

@bayouburner281 3 года назад

This looks like some exceptional customer service 👌🏻🔥🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

We have exceptional customers! Haha

@olivermarkandmurphy 3 года назад

Ya what an awesome video. Tom’s a stoked customer 🤙🏽

@davidmanevich1040 3 года назад

I agree with the health and motivation aspect. I'm disabled and mostly sat on the couch other than when I would go fishing here and there. Now I have 2 kayaks a fishing one and rec/touring and I love it. I'm out on the water as much as I can I feel so much better physically and mentally love this sport

@D3f1anCE Год назад

I have menieres disease and know exactly what he is talking about where it feels like your world is shrinking. I just got a dagger stratos 14.5l which I'm looking forward to getting out on next year.

@311rooster 3 года назад

Love the river kings t

@keystonedaytrip238 3 года назад

Have the same kayak for 6 years now , I absolutely love it . It’s very capable & damn near bomb proof !

@Patriotic327 11 месяцев назад

Right On!!! Congrats on finding a way to enjoy nature. Super Axis info.

@samulejldexter 3 года назад

For the past 3 weeks ive been watching headwater kayak reviews. finally i bought my first kayak today for $500. lightly used vibe sea ghost 110 with a bending branches paddle. thanks for all the great content and information leading me up to this purchase. i would have been clueless about the way a yak preforms on the water due to design differences. can't wait to get out on the water!

@rickquist3992 3 года назад

Genius in adapting the foot-bulkhead to the footrest adjustment rails... Brilliant!

@riverkingbrian9264 3 года назад

That shirt looks good on you Tom- and the Boat looks great!!

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

Thanks RKB!

@bruceglassford6894 3 года назад

My wife and I had the distinct honor and privilege of meeting Tom today at the shop while picking up her kayak. Tom is an incredible inspiration and the entire staff was incredibly helpful and informative. I can't imagine a better shopping experience, it was just "fun"! Really hoping to meet up with this team on the water sometime down the road and my wife is now an enthusiastic "kayaker"! Thank you all so much!!!

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

It was great to have you in the shop. I look forward to paddling some time, next time your in town we’ll take a trip on Lodi lake. The best part of my job I helping new paddlers get on the water.

@cpmitchell1230 3 года назад

Cool upgrades. Tom thanks for sporting the River Kings with the shirt and decal on your boat. Now you need a Crossed Paddles sticker.

@jamolljamoll2937 3 года назад

This is awesome! Just got an axis 10.5, and I’m not totally abled myself. Such an inspiration...and the River Kings shirt..love it!

@conordia6906 Год назад

Great vid! Eloquently put, "to feel a little more free" in the world. good man Tom! I just got a 2nd hand 10.5 axis, looking forward to getting out there .good luck :)

@AAKraigus 3 года назад

Loved seeing a customer review and success story.

@LakeVermilionDreams 3 года назад

I need to stick on some decals and customize my own yak! Not sure how creative I can get beyond that! Great video!

@iwannhsgewrgakakis8489 3 года назад

Halo from GREECE : - ) ! Kip hammering Tom !

@mdsf01 2 года назад

Some great customizing tips! Thank you gentlemen! Dan, watching you paddle is so refreshing! Just makes me want to go out on the lake each time. Cheers!

@HeadwatersKayak 2 года назад

That’s great. Kayaks are such a fun way to see the world.

@PaulKRedd 3 года назад

I have helped quite a few rec paddlers learn to paddle class I and II rivers, and the Axis keeps you upright better than any. I would say 12' for maybe 200-10 lbs or so and over, 10.5 for smaller than that. Its not for super low water scrapy runs because the skeg housing gets caught. It's also not a class III boat. As for rolling it: I would think if you are athletic enough to think about rolling this boat, you might want to consider a slightly more whitewatery boat than the Axis, like a Remix, Rogue, Katana, or Karma RG. These other crossovers are more capable in whitewater, but you face a tougher learning curve with more swims involved. Tom's hatch strap is really important - without that, take your cover off on the highway.

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

I right there with you lol, my other boat is a LL delta V88

@Wild_Danimal 3 года назад

Kayaking is my favorite way to get an outdoors workout since a hip surgery, bending branches paddles look so nice too!

@paulcarver973 3 года назад

Good job tom way to represent....

@whome8845 3 года назад

I have to say of all the material I research and videos I watch, Dan you seem to be genuinely good soul, thanks for sharing all the knowledge, best of luck in life's journey and stay safe bro.

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words.

@FeWolf Год назад

The slide foot brace is great idea

@stephaniestratton2238 2 года назад

Thank you both for this video. I've got some physical limitations, and had this kayak recommended to me. I can't tell you how glad I was to find this video. I hadn't really thought about all the outfitting that can be done to meet my specific needs.

@HeadwatersKayak 2 года назад

I'm glad this video is helpful to you. Tom now is managing a paddlesports store in Lodi. You can always reach out to him and pick his brain. 209-224-8367

@PiperTallMatt 3 года назад

Got out on the water for the first time today with my 2 kids... been wanting to buy a kayak for years... finally did it this winter thanks in no small part to stumbling across your videos. Grabbed a Pelican Mustang 100X for my daughter and a Lifetime Tamarack Pro for my son (after watching your videos on each) and then an Old Town Sportsman 106 for myself. We're New Englanders, so had to support Old Town! Anyway, thanks for the inspiration... we had a great day. Looking forward to going back and bringing the rods for a little fishing.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 года назад

Booom!!! Woot woot! Thanks Tom! Looking forward to getting together with you guys sometime!

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

That day is in my bucket list Pete! Looking forward to it.

@RiverKingsKayak 3 года назад

@@thomaschekouras2287 right on brother!!

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

I’m glad you saw the shout out.

@joshinfwtx4506 3 года назад

Good info. Nice job Tom. Also fun to see the River Kings shout out. Very interested in how you built the front bulkhead.

@iyniy 3 года назад

Digging the Dragoon decal.

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

Good eye, it’s a memorial to a past friend.

@paulcarter8215 3 года назад

Thank Dan - another informative video. Like Tom I 'found' kayaking last year (70th birthday present to myself) with a Feelfree Nomad which has been the best money I have ever spent bar none. I was planning to upgrade to a Katana but I had reservations that there was too much emphasis on it's white water ability - there is not much white water on the UK rivers I use. What I'm looking for is the same as Tom and the Axis looks much more like the right boat. Custom fit looks good as well.

@nate4036 3 года назад

Representing River Kings and allowing Headwater to assist with the build. This man can’t go wrong

@chovue2363 3 года назад

Frick yeah! Dragoons all the way! Just started looking at dagger kayaks, this video must be a sign.

@alauram.6416 3 года назад

Hey! I also am getting into kayaking because of disability. I have a funky knee and also hip problems making hiking incredibly hard for me so I started looking into kayaking as a way to get out to adventure. Just bought my first kayak last Thursday and decided on a Vibe Yellowfin because of the price and ability to use it as a fishing yak while also using it for some adventures. So excited! Definitely going to be making some changes/customizations over the next few weeks while I get some miles on it.

@iowamatt2519 3 года назад

Great vid Dan and Tom. sweet setup on the Axis. I want that seat

@mseibel2355 3 года назад

Nice to see you in the Mokelumne!

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

It’s good to be there. My home waters for sure

@jeffccr3620 3 года назад

I would like to paddle the Axis and compare it to the Aventura 110 because they look like the same boat. But the Axis has more curve at the keel on the bow of the boat and is 230$ more than the Aventura 110. My guess is that is why they have the Aventura labeled as a touring boat and the Axis labeled as a crossover boat. Nice job on dialing it in to fit your style indeed

@godzillasuzuki2374 3 года назад

Great video. Nice style and likeable guys.

@davidmanevich1040 3 года назад

I have a perception expression 11.5 and the thigh braces and pads are great they really lock me into the kayak

@bigredbus2589 3 года назад

I love your channel and first comment.

@stevenhulbert7540 2 года назад

Thanks for showing Mr Tom's journey and outfitting the kayak, glad he's able to enjoy it and challenge himself, good stuff!

@HeadwatersKayak 2 года назад

He’s managing a kayak store now and crushing it. Super proud of him.

@TheMoelexus 3 года назад

So cool how you take the time to help everyone out!!!

@PedalPlanet 11 месяцев назад

Hey Tom and Dan such an inspiring story and video… I own an Axis 10.5 here in Uk near the river Hamble, wondered what size/brand of air bag you put in the front? and maybe any more info and photos of the footplate you created many thanks Ray

@PaddleTV 3 года назад

Another great video Dan. Look forward to seeing lots more this spring.

@lt9378 2 года назад

Thank both of you! Dan's videos helped me a lot in choosing my fishing kayak. And CS for tom is above and beyond!!!

@kay60552 3 года назад

Super cool, would love to see more videos on customizing kayaks to be more accessible.

@Jackknifexi 3 года назад

its the dragoon on the bow for me

@SLOROB55 3 года назад

Love your reviews. Do you ever do cold water? Review Dry suits? Dry suit vs wet suit? Western Washington.

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

Would love to. I don’t have any hookups with clothing companies though.

@hotwiredxj 3 года назад

Do you guys have a link to the thigh pads and Hip pads? I have an axis and I have had a heck of a time finding the right ones. My only complaint about Kayaking so far, is aftermarket support.

@stewartmainville303 3 года назад

Love that little console in the middle! Is that a Dagger thing, or an after-market add-on?

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

That is there by default as part of there center pillar system.

@stewartmainville303 3 года назад

Thanks. Buddy of mine has a Perception sit-in he fishes from. He occasionally complains of lack of organization options. Thought if that was an add on he’d like that.

@b.s.7536 3 года назад

Still watching the video, but what is the kayak sitting on? The yellow saw horse. I need exactly that!!

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

Suspenz makes a few different kayak stands

@MooMooOutdoors 3 года назад

Hmmmm.... I think I need a sit-inside kayak in my fleet

@jtandlich 3 года назад

Thanks Dan and Tom! Your top 5 rec kayaks under $1,000, when you added in the Dagger as #6, sold me on a Dagger Axis 12. I really loved and appreciated you guys showing how you could take a pretty sweet kayak to begin with and really customize it to your needs and paddling goals. I'm now even more excited than before for my Axis to arrive, if that's even possible, so I can start adding my own touches to it! Thanks! Also, is that the NRS Pilot Knife on your PFD in this video with Tom? I bought one of those and noticed in the reviews that some people mount theirs to their cockpits and some attach them to their PFDs. Do you attach yours permanently to the PFD or just put the belt clip on a strap? Thanks again for all the great videos!

@tappytibbons735 3 года назад

its bee n almost a year of wanting one of these WHERE CAN I BUY ONE?!?! (Pacific North West)

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

Next Adventure in Portland may have them.

@adrianob.965 3 года назад

Great video and awesome outfitting, kinda jealous! I just ordered my Axis 12, what paddle length/type (low/high angle) would you recommend? I'm 6'0. Thanks!

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

Depends on paddle. If high angle I’d suggest 210 low angle 220

@adrianob.965 3 года назад

@@HeadwatersKayak Was thinking high-angle, thanks for the reply!

@kevinworley1311 3 года назад

I want to add foam for my legs in my kayak! Where do I find the foam or what type of foam do I use? My legs like to go numb regardless of what I do And how do I attach the foam?

@thomaschekouras2287 3 года назад

I used closed cell foam. I attached them with a high strength spray adhesive, or contact cement. You can get foam blocks of different sizes from Amazon.

@fishin4lifetv677 3 года назад

Looks like an awesome rig! also does anyone know when the lodi boat house opens their dock?

@HeadwatersKayak 3 года назад

Weekends in April. Full Moon Tours going out this weekend.

@chrisb3976 9 месяцев назад

If only kayak companies made something to wrap around the cockpit that has no console. Make it look better. Maybe a neoprene ring. For aesthetics as well.

@brandonmiller3167 3 года назад

Have a link for that seat pad

@chax2004 2 года назад

How bout this kayak forsomeone 6'3" and 240 lbs? For storage purposes I cant have anything longer than 10 foot.

@andrewthompson9072 2 года назад

Where can I get thigh braces like those. I've got a current designs solara 135. It checked everything I wanted out of a rec/ touring transitional kayak. Now I just want/ need thigh braces to connect to the boat a bit better. The cockpit width is a half inch less than an axis 12

@HeadwatersKayak 2 года назад

Not really possible in a Solera, the cockpit it too large.