Prijon Enduro 450 

Thanks a ton Stefan! They are great boats for sure!! Will do!

Thanks a ton KM!

The Yukon can indeed carry a bit more. I think it is about 40lbs more capacity for the Yukon. If you ever get a chance to grab a Yukon, dont miss it!

Thanks Mike!

indeed!

Thanks Wade! RK Greg gave those to me!

Thanks Prijon! (#bringbacktheyukon) ...maybe modernize the top deck of the Yukon, and relaunch? Count me in!

I know, and I love it! That is what makes it so good in the rapids!

Thank you Curtis!! I appreciate the encouragement! Will do!

Right on mortdiver! I havent spent that much time in a Stratos but can attest that it is a fantastic boat!

Right on TSK!

straight forward water no problem. tight technical is where the issues would start to arise. Class 2 stated on Prijon's site. I could def go class 3

Yeah, I am not a fan of that design...

I know it would be shorter and thus slower making it not as good for covering the long miles we do. It would still be a lot bigger than a katana and a lot less ww capable, though better in ww than the 450 for sure.

in the short term there would be no downsides to a 12 footer except for gear capacity. In fact, the extra maneuverability can def be an asset on the right creek/river. On our longer multi hundred mile trips. even 1 mph difference in speed can mean being 12 miles behind on the course of a long day. That would add up to an 84 mile deficit on a week long trip. So the balance of speed and maneuverability always has to be measured. On a long trip with no rapids, a Yukon would not be the best choice as there are much faster longer boats out there that will deliver a higher yield on cumulative miles to the effort you are putting in. As you know, the group is only as fast as the slowest boat...which is why we always ensure everyone has the same basic speed capabilities on a longer trip. You are free to bring a faster boat, but def not a scud! LOL!

Thanks Josh! I haven't been in one of those, but would love to try it out!

@@RiverKingsKayak it's a nice boat but I'd rather see you review the Dagger Stratos since it's less expensive and a whole lot easier to find than the Prijon or P&H. I appreciate the infor you added in here about the Tsunami. Does the tempest have the same defined keel as the other WS boats?

@@joshinfwtx4506 I'll try to get my hands on the Stratos

@@joshinfwtx4506 I have a Tempest 170, but I don't have any other WS boats to compare it to. It does have some rocker, and the skeg is needed in windy conditions on open water. I need to try it out some more on a river, but my first impression with that was that it's pretty tough to see the rocks before you hit them in a 17' boat. I'd say it maneuvers nicely for the size.

I know they make some great boats, but I have no personal experience with them...

Well, Nobody could argue that having equally skilled paddlers with you is always safer. There are widely varying views on this topic. I never paddle solo on anything that pushes my personal skillset. Some of my favorite trips have been solo trips...it is a different experience altogether and some would argue that you are a better paddler solo as there are no distractions. Others point out that paddling with those less skilled than yourself can end up putting you in harms way when you have to perform rescues etc...I dont get too wrapped around all those axles as they all have their pros and cons. I just try to use prudence whenever I am on any water in any circumstances no matter whether I am solo or part of a large group. Every time we go out on the water, we are in a survival situation. It is up to us to ensure we are doing that in a responsible way and that we have thought it all through...hope that makes sense!

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks for taking the time to reply Pete. I asked as I paddle alone a fair bit and always feel like other paddlers frown on it. I agree with your reply. These things are never done flippantly and always with risks taken into account and safety in place. Looking forward to your next video. Have fun.

Will try to make that happen!

I'll second that. Would be interested to see a test on the Stratos 12.5 also/instead. Can't seem to find decent reviews that include info on hatch capacities.

@@RiverKingsKayak steal dobber's if you have to lol!

I am in the same boat, literally! 😄👍🏼 It is such a great boat. I found it to be able and catch an eddy pretty easily without the Skeg dropped, and have solid tracking even with just a slight amount of skeg dropped. The design of the chines REALLY helps when you know how to edge. I am curious how you find it to be. It has solid primary stability, and really solid secondary stability allowing you to go on edge and gain the added ability to turn pretty fast. It surfs really great too!

@@TireTrackLLC agreed. According to Dagger the 12.5 carries the same amount as the 14.5.. which to me means the 14.5 can probably carry more than the specs say.

m.ru-vid.comU9GWlP4-HXM This is how big the Rapids get at worst in the spring. Mostly High water flow and waves.

Thanks An UI! There are several options. The Dagger Katana, Wavesport Ethos, Jackson Traverse, and Pyranha Fusion and Liquidlogic Remix XP are all great crossovers that can handle the rapids as well as carry for a 3 day trek. If you need more space and want to make time on the flatter stretches but will still have rapids to maneuver, there is nothing better than the Prijon Yukon Expedition!!

Right on andibandi! They are both great boats!

​@@RiverKingsKayak Nice review !

I considered that, but almost all boats act the same way loaded, less responsive in every way. I just really wanted to exact as little damage to Rusty's brand new boat as possible!

Right on!

I have rolled hundreds of boats and Im certain it will roll fine. I intended to do a few, but totally forgot. I can vouch for the Prijon hatches and neoprene hatch covers ... they are 100% watertight.

@@RiverKingsKayak I have already had this boat in an inverted position.... and I can say the hatches are waterproof!

ummm...not sure how to respond other than... 1. these are in fact rapids, 2. not all sea kayaks are the same and their performance varies greatly between designs. Not all sea kayaks are as nimble as the enduro and I am showcasing this particular design. Some boats may perform better, others would fall far short of this boat. In any case, thanks for watching the video