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Let see a few minutes in and you allude to be superior to canoes😂❤

My wife and I love these videos, Ken - such a fantastic blend of adventure travelogue and education. Also helpful for me because I’m seriously stuck deciding between the Leo, Virgo, and Stratos for this sort of trip (up to maybe 3-4 nights). Now that you’ve paddled all three and camped out of the Leo a couple times, do you have any thoughts on the pros and cons of these boats for this sort of use? I’ve paddled the Stratos 14.5S and Virgo MV: I loved the playful character of the Stratos, but don’t like those hatches and preferred the glide and hull speed of the Virgo. The capacity of the Leo seems good for camping, but I worry about weight and maneuvering it in the narrow waterways we have here in the Mid West. I also plan to get a proper 17+ foot touring boat at some point and worry the Leo would be too similar to that. Thanks in advance if you get a chance to reply. I saw you at Canoecopia a few times but the timing just never worked out to talk to you. Hope to see you there next time!

Hitting a sandbar would be a nightmare...

You sir are like the Bob Ross of kayaking, your videos are so chill and soothing, great for a fix when we can't get out on the water, because it's like we are there with you! Greetings from Spain!

Ken, you forgot the link for the ACA safety course 😅

Everytime I pull out duct tape I can’t help but say “and now the handyman’s secret weapon” first. Good info! Just started getting into kayaking more than just around the lake and have been binging your content since then.

And!!! ANDY from recreational barrel works is a darn fine canadian lad !! So supporting them is a win win 🍁🇨🇦

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How did you keep your communication device powered for the duration?

Between french press, aeropress and instant coffee... French Press is 100% the way to go. I even bring a small grinder for fresh ground. It just taste leaps and bounds better

Thanks for another great review! I have 2 Explorers, a couple of months ago I bought the Explorer 300, and right after this one came out! I was a little annoyed because if this one was available then, I would definitely picket it up instead for my solo days. I love the Explorers, but sometimes I want easier and lighter. I wish SeaEagle would just sell the kayaks without having to get any more of the other stuff, I don’t need more paddles, or seats, or pumps. It should be an option to get just the boat and not the package.

As far as paddling solo, I want to get into kayaking, but none of my friends or family are interested in kayaking.

Great paddle adventure. Reminds me of upstate NY and a little like the Pacific NW. Where do you source your charts? No one seems to carry them anymore since boaters all use GPS now.

Great review, thanks

Very well said. Thank you

Looks like a great kayak for many people that want to spend extra on a good inflatable and that stick with flat water. I have 3 Sea Eagles 370, 330x, and 380x. The SE370 has been sitting in its bag since we got two Explorer series, but I took the SE370 on the Nanty (class II and one/two class III rapids) and it was really fun however I had to bail some water out two or three times. The Explorer series is great for people who want a inflatable that can do flat water and whitewater, but are willing to heft a few more pounds around.

Stop calling me a doofus

Looks great. But a canoe that floats high after you flipped it will be blown away by the wind... quickly that's why most canoes float at the surface when flipped, so you still have your boat.

I just bought one to use as a cargo sled to tow behind my fishing jet ski...should work out well.

Once at the water you have to take the cart with you...or risk leaving it on the shoreline....

Great very informative video..!! Thanks Bro..!!😎👍🏻

Not for me but great for people who don't have the space for storage . My friend just picked up an inflatable he seems to love it.

Not for white water,no fun

в России цена за такую $60 (5900 рублей)

Another overpriced Sea Eagle model... Too bad! :( The first generation of FlexBrace footpegs use to have broken clip-ons on the back of them where you would store the metal shaft that's now easier to insert : Have they done anything about that ?! Mine got broken pretty much immediately when I used them for the first time after buying them for my AirCanoe Cruiser 393S and basically have the Sea Eagle RazorLite 393RL for 50% LESS !!! Aren't there any similar models available over there in the U.S.A. or Canada ?? You reviewed the Aqua Marina Tomahawk in the past and they have single seaters too : How about reviewing one of those ? No bungees on them, but then again the Sea Eagle RazorLite 393RL doesn't have them either... LOL! And for footpegs you could add the NRS PVC Footpegs or these new Sea Eagle FlexBrace2 when they become available as a seperate kit just like the old ones :)

I have been using the Coast XT as my regular kayak for a few years. The biggest down side is that its stability comes at the cost of being able to roll the kayak, to right it requires so much force that I have trouble not puling myself out of the cockpit, and even when I succeed, the torque through the hull always causes all the bulk heads to pop out. The second problem is that it is difficult to travel with he wind my my side, I seriously injured my shoulder trying to get back into harbour as I had to paddle hard on just one side to stop from turning out to sea. The biggest advantage it has as a touring kayak is that it rolls up like a burrito, so you can access all your equipment in the unfolded hull at loading and making camp. I recommend not buying the thicker seat, use the seat that is included but place a good quality hikers sitting pad under it. The kayak is incredibly light, meaning I can out acceleration a coxed-four.

I bought this kayak on Amazon based on the reviews. My husband and I usually rent (hard shell) kayaks but then we are limited by the hours of the rental company so no evening kayaking or early/late season kayaking. This seems like a good option as we live in an apartment and there’s no room to store a hard shell kayak. We paddle 2-3 hours at a time on a calm lake so we are hoping this kayak will suit our needs. We won’t be using it together as we paddle separately - husband bought himself a paddleboard but I have difficulty standing up on them due to health issues and previous knee and ankle injuries. I hope my $199 CAD won’t be a big regret as I am already accustomed to paddling using a hard shell.

Million dollar question Ken. I have the Sea Eagle Razorlite and after watching your video, I think I like mine better than this model. How would you compare the two? I also own an Explorer but it’s a much different boat.

Ken, always great reviews you provide. Thank you. Please review Wilderness Systems iAtak 110 and compare to Sea Eagle boats and NRS inflatables.

Very nice kayak, but not for me. More like a toy. Small. I love barges. I'll keep my SE-380X. Capacity! Two-seater. Did solo numerous class II rapids, several class III, plan to do some class IV this year. Bounced of head-on walls, rolled over rock bars - no damage. Tried it on a lake against a strong wind. With skeg (fin) and drainages open - no turning or wiggling.

How do you transport it? In a backpack, cooler with ice? How do you keep the frozen food frozen?

Thanks for posting these

Bought two the week it came out, enjoying them very much. My wife and I are, uh, not the lightest of people.. This kayak holds its shape and preforms well. Having to do setup each time is a bummer but its nice that I can carry one in each hand to the water. I have an electric pump and I feel I could probably pack up one faster then it takes to inflate.

Can you please compare to the 393RL? How much, if any, performance do you give up, etc?

Ordered mine a couple weeks ago but it's not arriving until mid to end of July 😢

Kayak paddle is right on the money... down here in Florida I got thru about a mile of thick Lilly pads which would have been disaster (wife stuck in canoe and I would have never heard the end of it) otherwise...

There is a sponge-like material on the chamber floor to protect it from scratches. Will it absorb water if it gets wet? If so, how long will it take to fully dry before I can pack it up? I dislike inflatable kayaks covered with fabric because water always penetrates through the fabric, and it takes at least two days to dry before I can store it. I do not have a backyard at home, so it will occupy my dining room space for a long time every time I use it.

Ken, a few of questions, if i may. Are you at all bothered by the fact that this has only 2 air chambers instead of the typical 3 you see on other Sea Eagles ?? Do you think it would be possible to add Scotty glue on mounting pads ?? How precarious would it be to take it through a short/moderate Class II rapid ?? Finally, is it fisherman friendly ?? Thanks !!

Cool video question for you Ken would you ever take an inflatable kayak to Algonquin...your thoughts

I bought this kayak and love it! What electric pump are you using?