UPDATES: Here is the kit I ended up using to add storage - amzn.to/3D0lGVO Durability note - A couple of days ago I unrolled the paddle board to take it out to a waterfall and noticed the foam deck pads were starting to peel up in the corners.
Great review, I've been interested in getting a paddle board for a while since I live in a land locked state and cant surf anymore. Might have to look into this one. Thanks!
I wouldn't consider the backpack to be super comfortable, it's definitely wearable for short distances but I wouldn't want to do a long hike with it. As for durability, the only concern I have is the ends of the paddle when it's broken down seem like they could potentially puncture the bag, but I haven't had any durability issues with it yet, so I may just be being over cautious.
Perhaps when you review a paddle board, you should know how to correctly use the paddle. You are using it with the blade backwards the entire time. Otherwise, your review was fairly thoughtful. It might have been worthwhile to mention the lifetime warranty to the original owner.
@@im_always_adventuring yes, the quote is correct. However, you have the edge of the blade angled aft, toward the stern, which is backwards. The angle referenced is the blade-shaft angle, not the slight curve at the tip of the blade. If you still don’t believe me, send your video to Kokopelli and ask them. You were using the paddle backwards the entire video.
You are correct, I apologize. I originally started using the paddle the way you describe but someone on one of my earlier videos told me (rather rudely) that I was using the paddle wrong then too. 🤷🏼♀️
@@im_always_adventuring no apology needed. I believe that you otherwise made a very helpful review, to the point that I realized that the Kokopelli board was likely not going to work for me, as I frequently have to deal with wake on the lake where I paddle. I can tell an inexperienced paddler from a distance, as they often use the paddle backwards. If you don’t understand proper technique, having the blade angled forward is counterintuitive. Paddle on in good health!
