The part that was sped up on getting the pump working is the detail that people need to get the pump to work. There is a fitting on the end of the pump hose that needs to come off in order to inflate the kayak. How do I get it off without breaking it. Also, how do I install the batteries to get the pump turned on. That part was sped up as well. Not helpful.
Thanks so much for bringing this up George! I do apologize for the original “fast forwarded” footage. I HAVE MADE A VIDEO JUST FOR YOU HOWEVER! It’s right here, Tobin Sports Inflatable Kayak Pump Review - The Cookin' Camper ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cdtWL5Y88mE.html . Thanks again for taking the time out of your busy day to watch our video, and to even leave us a comment!!! Hopefully this new pump specific video helps you out!
Hey Luke thanks for the video and the review. I haven't looked at the rest of the comments but the port in the back that isn't mentioned I believe is a drain in case you start to take on water. True, though, what you said that if it opens unexpectedly, you could take on water. Thanks again and Happy Kayaking.
I saw a couple of people indicating that the pump did not fit. I thought the same at the beginning but if you need to unscrew the actual plug piece it comes apart and then re screw the bottom piece back on. Once screwed back in, it will entertain the pump piece and "click" in...there is a diaphragm on the piece you clip the pump into that allows the air to stay in while you check the PSI and then reattach the plug.
Great! I couldn't figure where attach seats, since on bottom velcro line ends to close to front. The point, that buckles have to be in front of the seats.! Very bad manual
Here is my list of pro's and con's if you can't read them in the video!!! Thanks for stopping by!!! PROS: 1. Super easy to put together 2. Light weight when taking to the water 3. Very maneuverable 4. 1 or 2 people with a dog can fit 5. Plenty of storage in them 6. Flexible so when you hit big waves from the front or back the kayak stays stable 7. The fabric stays cool 8. Zena (any small-ish dog) has a lot of surface to stand on in the front CONS: 1. Seats have almost no support 2. A plug on the back that is not mentioned in the instructions that can come open while kayaking letting water into the kayak 3. Extremely heavy with water trapped inside until deflated 4. Rocks will get stuck in the fins if they touch ground or shore (we had to use kitchen knives to get the tiniest peoples and rocks out of the bracket on the bottom of the kayak in order to get the fins out to deflate the kayaks) 5. (not sure why I didn't include this one in the video) THERE'S NOT A CARRYING CASE OR BAG INCLUDED...So you need some sort of tote or carrying bag to store these kayaks............
Check out our new, pump specific how to, video here, Tobin Sports Inflatable Kayak Pump How To - The Cookin' Camper ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cdtWL5Y88mE.html ! Thanks for all the support!
How well do they track? (stay in a straight line) Are you zig-zagging everywhere you go or can you stay on a straight course fairly easily. Also have they stood up to the usage (get holes, tears or wear) now that you have had them a while?
@@simongabriel5157 Yup, I have one, and I'm planning to spend 3 to 4 times as much and get a Aquaglide Chelan soon. Not much room inside, doesn't always inflate properly, the back support is really bad, only last 2 hour max in it. I used it around 4 to 5 times last summer, the only real plus is that it come's with so much stuff, but that's really it.
Your best to give it a little more pressure If you are going in really cold water, or use it and put a little more air if you think it's noticeably softer, I haven't noticed it in mine.
If the water is colder than the air, slightly overinflate on land, set in water to cool the boat to water temperature, then top off with more air if needed to proper inflation. This is a normal procedure.
Hello just got mine! can you pleaae explain the plug in the back that can open letting water in? where is it and what should i do before going in the water??? thank you!
We couldn’t find anywhere in the instructions where this plug was talked about, but the only thing you have to do it make sure it’s shut tightly before you venture into the water! Thanks for stopping by!
@@TheCookinCamper It’s orange. Was going to try it out today on the Charles River today… but we’re having a cool day today in the Boston area… so hopefully tomorrow.
Honestly I haven’t used these in a while…If I remember right we shoved the inflatable triangle in the the front of the kayak where Zena was standing…It holds the area open a little bit more!
While the instructions for this are a bit lacking in detail, I did catch that the triangle piece is supposed to be for a foot rest? Just got mine the other day and looking to take it out soon. Thank you for this review. Your puppers is much smaller than mine. If just 1 person going out, hoe do you think it would do with a 45lbs dog?
I AM NOT SURE HOW THAT WOULD WORK...Zena is only 4 pounds so we haven't had any experience with kayaking with a big dog...Have a fabulous day!!!@@sarahminnick4776
This is awesome !! I have been thinking about getting an inflatable kayak. We live down the street from a lake and a river where we could use them. I would buy a normal kayak but then I would have to store it and bring it to and from the River. So is it easy to deflate and easy to store? I’ll have to look for them at Costco.
They’re easy to put together, but a little bit more difficult to take apart and deflate…one thing we didn’t even think about it having to let them totally dry out before we put them away so they don’t get gross…You definitely need to get one!!!…or two lol!
The water we were in was pretty chilly, and we were in it for a couple of hours with no noticeable air loss. Mr. Camera Man's filled with water a little bit, but that was because of that plug I mentioned.
@@TheCookinCamper seems like numerous people who bought this item at Costco got a pump that doesn't fit. Unfortunately bought as a gift last Xmas and just now opened to use. Fortunately we had another pump.
Not really sure what the actual purpose is…They’re good for if you want to hold onto the kayak next to you…And if you wanted to dock somewhere you could tie it up!!!…THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THESE KAYAKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I mentioned in this video that there is a plug on the back of the kayak that can cause water to get into the kayak…The instructions don’t mention this…Maybe that was the issue…
@@agoodwife8787 In some reviews I read that the temperature of the water -is colder than air temp the pressure compresses in the water and you lose some inflation. Put it back on land then inflation returns. Best to put the kayak in water for a bit before paddling off. Let the pressure compress then give it a couple of pumps of to bring the inflation up and you should be good to go.
ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cdtWL5Y88mE.html There's my video to just the pump!!!...Yeah the seats on these things are pretty useless...THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!!!
