I would like the thank the the Wet Suit Centre www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk and the manager Fin who resolved my issues with prompt care. I totally recommend them. Kit seen/used in this video - *Boat* I bought it on eBay from - www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk/spinera-10ft-supkayak-2021-turquoise-white.html? Seat - amzn.to/3Mu0B8v Seat Cushion - amzn.to/3xcIGh1 *Camera Kit* GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y DJI Osmo Action Camera - amzn.to/3Hh5ro0 PGYTech Osmo Cold Shoe Cage - amzn.to/3DnQ4YR Camera Windshield - amzn.to/3uJmmKB Anozer Bendy Leg Tripods - amzn.to/3F7nET9 ThruNite Headtorch - amzn.to/3JNIB7S Magnetic Torch - amzn.to/359Omyf Sinvitron Camping Lamp/Power Bank - amzn.to/3zLAmWl
Great review. I'm happy I got the GoPlus and not this one. That lower d-ring is at risk of snagging on something, no front bungees, feet exposed if you accidentally hit a submerged rock/branch. Certainly not worth all the extra cost vs the GoPlus. To create spacers for the daft square d-rings, get some polymorph plastic. I use it for many kayak mods myself as it is easy to reshape if you get something wrong. Just warm it and wrap around the bits of the d-ring that you don't want the clip to go. I don't even bother with PVC patches for my punctures now - I clean then warm the area with a hairdryer or a kettle of hot (nowhere near boiling though) water, dap on a bit of polymorph, which instantly bonds to hot PVC then deflate, warm the area again and press the polymorph flat. If it goes wrong just rewarm it and reshape or use a credit card to remove it. I've fixed a big hole in my 10psi kayak with it as well as my 15psi paddleboard. I paddle the GoPlus skeg-free myself but the skeg box tends to fill with mud as I portage so I intend to use some polymorph to create a dummy skeg that is like a small rail the kayak can glide on while being dragged instead of risking damage to the PVC or skeg box. If I can be bothered I may even make another that fits a castor to quickly slot in for longer portages. I bought 1kg of polymorph and that honestly feels like it will be a lifetime supply despite me using it for a thousand household fixes as well as for my kayaks, paddles, dry bags, e-scooter, bike, giving loads to friends, etc over the last two years. Realistically, 500g would likely be more than enough for anyone.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only fan of polymorph plastic :D I've used it for all sorts too, although mostly vac mods. I like your hole repair tip - cool :D
Good review Karl. I like the stability of that one but i'll be keeping an eye out if you do an up dated review. Like you i'm a bit concerned about those squareish D rings.
Oh and I agree with the comments on the D rings and the floor… you must let me know what you do / how you do it when you said you’d fit your own D rings. And how you’ll seal the floor drain up because I think I’d like to do that too 👍🏻
It's a good boat and you can tell they've thought about the design... It's just some of the aspects are a bit, lacking! I'm planning a mod vid for this one. It's the first time I've had to do anything like this :D
Thumbs up for the video, presentation and review but I'm not of fan of that one. Twin fins, lack of circular D-rings and cockpit floor were all well made points Mr K.
Thanks Ben. Nope there's no particular reason other than the first ones I saw were fabric covered and I tend to avoid those. I have a small fabric covered one already and they're sluggish.
It's a really good question and I'm sure I can answer it. I love the stability, rigidity and capacity of The Ironing Board and The Brent is along the same lines. The Pea Pod is also stable, hella robust and a good paddle. The Jackanory as you say is sleeker and faster. The Blueborn is fun on the sea and the lightest of all my flotilla. The Riber is really stable but so damn heavy and bulky and a crap single paddler craft. That's my least favourite along with the Blueborn because it's lack of versatility. The other 4 however all have strong points. But out of those it's fair to say the Ironing Board is the one that's surprised me the most.
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner I have been thinking of getting something bigger that will take 2 people and 2 dogs for next year. It needs to be stable as dogs move about a bit . Going to try a dog on the go plus soon I have had a dog in the iniwit
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner no all I want to do is fish's the Orwell and the stour rivers where I live down in Suffolk I would anchor up and lia the rods down with my legs over the top off them
I would like the thank the the Wet Suit Centre www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk and the manager Fin who resolved my issues with prompt care.
I totally recommend them.
Kit seen/used in this video -
*Boat*
I bought it on eBay from - www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk/spinera-10ft-supkayak-2021-turquoise-white.html?
Seat - amzn.to/3Mu0B8v
Seat Cushion - amzn.to/3xcIGh1
*Camera Kit*
GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y
DJI Osmo Action Camera - amzn.to/3Hh5ro0
PGYTech Osmo Cold Shoe Cage - amzn.to/3DnQ4YR
Camera Windshield - amzn.to/3uJmmKB
Anozer Bendy Leg Tripods - amzn.to/3F7nET9
ThruNite Headtorch - amzn.to/3JNIB7S
Magnetic Torch - amzn.to/359Omyf
Sinvitron Camping Lamp/Power Bank - amzn.to/3zLAmWl
Found your channel a few weeks ago, ive been watching a bunch of your videos and have really enjoyed them
Awesome, thank you! I hope you enjoy the future ones too :D
Great review. I'm happy I got the GoPlus and not this one. That lower d-ring is at risk of snagging on something, no front bungees, feet exposed if you accidentally hit a submerged rock/branch. Certainly not worth all the extra cost vs the GoPlus.
To create spacers for the daft square d-rings, get some polymorph plastic. I use it for many kayak mods myself as it is easy to reshape if you get something wrong. Just warm it and wrap around the bits of the d-ring that you don't want the clip to go.
I don't even bother with PVC patches for my punctures now - I clean then warm the area with a hairdryer or a kettle of hot (nowhere near boiling though) water, dap on a bit of polymorph, which instantly bonds to hot PVC then deflate, warm the area again and press the polymorph flat. If it goes wrong just rewarm it and reshape or use a credit card to remove it. I've fixed a big hole in my 10psi kayak with it as well as my 15psi paddleboard.
I paddle the GoPlus skeg-free myself but the skeg box tends to fill with mud as I portage so I intend to use some polymorph to create a dummy skeg that is like a small rail the kayak can glide on while being dragged instead of risking damage to the PVC or skeg box. If I can be bothered I may even make another that fits a castor to quickly slot in for longer portages.
I bought 1kg of polymorph and that honestly feels like it will be a lifetime supply despite me using it for a thousand household fixes as well as for my kayaks, paddles, dry bags, e-scooter, bike, giving loads to friends, etc over the last two years. Realistically, 500g would likely be more than enough for anyone.
I'm glad to see I'm not the only fan of polymorph plastic :D I've used it for all sorts too, although mostly vac mods. I like your hole repair tip - cool :D
Appreciate all the reviews Karl, thinking seriously about getting an inflatable at some point soon. Many thanks
You're welcome Keith. I'm always happy to help :D
Good review Karl. I like the stability of that one but i'll be keeping an eye out if you do an up dated review. Like you i'm a bit concerned about those squareish D rings.
I've already made the mods I suggested - you'll see how I got on shortly :D
Oh and I agree with the comments on the D rings and the floor… you must let me know what you do / how you do it when you said you’d fit your own D rings. And how you’ll seal the floor drain up because I think I’d like to do that too 👍🏻
It's a good boat and you can tell they've thought about the design... It's just some of the aspects are a bit, lacking! I'm planning a mod vid for this one. It's the first time I've had to do anything like this :D
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner I'll of course be on the look out for that video 😁
Thought you might hahaha
I always chuckle when you say good morning inflatable fans .....guess i've got a perv mind
It is a bit tongue in cheek :D
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner lol...thats pretty good
Great review. But I would definitely pass on this one. Nice you pointed out the flaws…👍🏽
I do really like it though 😁
Thumbs up for the video, presentation and review but I'm not of fan of that one. Twin fins, lack of circular D-rings and cockpit floor were all well made points Mr K.
Cheers Graham 👍😁
Genuinely love your content mate, is there any reason you haven't got the Decathlon Itiwit?
Thanks Ben. Nope there's no particular reason other than the first ones I saw were fabric covered and I tend to avoid those. I have a small fabric covered one already and they're sluggish.
Ooh that looks like a nice boat! 😁
Hahaha really? :D
Nice one pal, have you fathomed out what that d’ring on the underside is designed for yet?
Cheers bud... a couple of people have suggested it's for towing in that it would stop the nose pulling underwater when towed - makes sense to me :)
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner yes that would make sense
Are you going to do a video comparing the Spinera and the GoPlus?
I wasn't specifically, nevertheless, it is a good idea 👍 cheers 😁
Witch boat do you like best out of all of the ones you have . You seem to use the one in this video a lot you have said in past the story is faster
It's a really good question and I'm sure I can answer it. I love the stability, rigidity and capacity of The Ironing Board and The Brent is along the same lines. The Pea Pod is also stable, hella robust and a good paddle. The Jackanory as you say is sleeker and faster. The Blueborn is fun on the sea and the lightest of all my flotilla.
The Riber is really stable but so damn heavy and bulky and a crap single paddler craft. That's my least favourite along with the Blueborn because it's lack of versatility. The other 4 however all have strong points. But out of those it's fair to say the Ironing Board is the one that's surprised me the most.
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner I have been thinking of getting something bigger that will take 2 people and 2 dogs for next year. It needs to be stable as dogs move about a bit . Going to try a dog on the go plus soon I have had a dog in the iniwit
How much is this thing? I can see being fun for short paddles, but it looks like it tracks like a potato. I'll stick with my Oru.
The tracking is ok with the single skeg and great with the double. I paid around £450.
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Not a bad price for what you get.
@@davekendall1338 I agree. Nevertheless, it is the first kayak I feel the need to make some physical mods to... Which will feature in a video 🤣
Good you go fishing off it
Not being a fisherman I have no experience in any craft. I don't see why not however there's nowhere to stand your rods if you wanted to trawl a line.
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner no all I want to do is fish's the Orwell and the stour rivers where I live down in Suffolk I would anchor up and lia the rods down with my legs over the top off them
@@clivebennett6549 I reckon that would work 👍
Great video
Cheers Bradster :D
How's you and the better 'arf?
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner she Just had a near death experience She thought she could hover up while football is on 😜
😂😂😂