Prijon Grizzly Kayak // On-Water Review and Walk-Through 

I figured as much. Never seen it with bungee instead of rigid lines though.

Lol! Right on!

Yes, I mentioned that in the video as a possibility, however the bungee part would be a bit less than stable it seems, perhaps better than a static line that may break the paddle?

Right on Daniel!!

Thanks AEM!

Right on Bill!

Delivery today. Had a nice short paddle and a lovely long swim😂😂. I've got some work to do.

Done the odd 30km paddle now, im going to start doing a few overnighters. Have leave booked for Oct, Nov, going to paddle the length of the Murray River (Aus) 2356km.

I would not say the kodiak was slow, but it is horrendous at maneuvering...which means phenomenal at going straight...I do like the Grizzly better though!!

Thanks COL! Yeah, there is not a lot of options for buying new Prijon craft in the US!

Thanks PMSW!

for sure!!

Def easier to turn than the ole Kodiak!!

It is a beast! performed perfectly on my last trip.

Yeah it looked like it did a great job, especially crossing the channel with that wind.

@@RiverKingsKayakIf you decide to sell it let me know, I would be interested in it.

yes, They also have boats that cruise up at 10mph on flat water. The trade-off for a boat that can handle rocks, tons of gear and still be somewhat fast is a slightly decreased speed. We typically do 40 to 45 miles in a day for a week at a time. We are def not racing when we do these trips, rather, just getting down that river at a reasonable pace. I tried to paddle with that same output of energy for the review. I did manage to sprint it at 8mph for a brief period. I do race whitewater kayaks down whitewater rivers. Such a blast! Those paddlers doing the marathon races down long rivers are impressive!

Check out more videos on this channel. You'll probably get stuck with the Prijon Yukon Expedition (he also did a review on this one), which is pretty much the "allrounder" you're looking for. I found a decent one on the internet and I'm happy with it.

Prijon Yukon Expedition is THE boat for what you are doing. They dont make them anymore and a by-product of the channel is that there is a cult following for them now. They pop up from time to time on marketplace and craigslist...be quick! Two other boats that I recommend over the Tsunami are the Dagger Stratos 145 and the Prijon Enduro (Prijon's replacement design for the Yukon).

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks, I'll watch for all of them this fall and winter. Maybe I'll get lucky! Maybe I'll hit the jackpot and actually get a PYE!

Thanks Johnny! we should swap boats and catch a lake paddle soon!

I have heard good things about that one, but it is a little slow and unmaneuverable in current.

@RiverKingsKayak It's pretty much my first so I don't have much to compare it to. I wouldn't say "unmaneuverable" but I wouldn't do more than class three in it. It's never had me swimming, but ya gotta dig deep to get her to do fancy foot work. Keep up the great content 👏. When's the next camping expedition?

I had the 14.5 so not so fast. If I remember correctly, I was getting just under 4 mph...so a little faster than the Yukon.

Ok great I ws just wondering, I I cruise at 5-6 with just a steady stroke, That grizzly looks good Happy new Yak!! @@RiverKingsKayak

LOL!

Always!

LOL!!!