Top 5 Recreational Sit In's Under $1000 Reviewed
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- As promised here is the breakdown for all the boats reviewed.
Wilderness Systems Pungo $999:
Specs:
LENGTH: 12' 2" / 371 CM
WIDTH: 29" / 74 CM
BOAT WEIGHT: 49 LBS. / 22 KG
COCKPIT LENGTH: 57" / 147 CM
COCKPIT WIDTH: 22" / 56 CM
MAX CAPACITY: 325 LBS. / 147 KG
Find it online: www.wildernesssystems.com/us/...
BUY ONLINE: nextadventure.net/wilderness-...
Dagger Axis 12 $869:
Specs:
LENGTH: 12' / 366 CM
WIDTH: 27.5" / 70 CM
BOAT WEIGHT: 55 LBS. / 25 KG
COCKPIT LENGTH: 38" / 97 CM
COCKPIT WIDTH: 21" / 53 CM
MAX CAPACITY: 350 LBS. / 159 KG
Find it Online: www.dagger.com/us/kayaks/axis...
BUY ONLINE: nextadventure.net/dagger-axis...
Feelfree Aventura 125 $649
Specs:
Length: 12 ft 6 in / 3.81 m
Width: 26 in / 66.04 cm
Weight: 59 lb / 26.76 kg
Capacity: 300 lb / 136.08 kg
Find it Online: Feelfreeus.com
BUY ONLINE: www.austinkayak.com/Feelfree-...
Jackson Tupelo 12.5 (*Price Jump for 2020) $999
Specs
Length: 12’5″
Width: 29″
Weight: 49 lbs w/o seat
Capacity: 300 lbs
Find it online: www.jacksonadventures.com/pro...
BUY ONLINE: nextadventure.net/jackson-kay...
Perception Joy Ride 12 $749
Specs:
LENGTH: 12' 2" / 396 CM
WIDTH: 27.25" / 69 CM
WEIGHT: 54 LBS. / 24.5 KG
COCKPIT LENGTH: 51" / 130 CM
COCKPIT WIDTH: 23" / 58 CM
MAX CAPACITY: 350 LBS. / 159 KG
Find it online: www.perceptionkayaks.com/us/k...
BUY ONLINE: nextadventure.net/perception-...
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Looks like the Feelfree Aventura has sold so well that it is no longer offered. Time for you to do another under $1000 shoot out.
I own 3 of the kayaks you reviewed. I have had more problems with the pungo than I care to mention.
I just picked up the Feelfeee Aventura on yesterday. It was like finding a needle in a haystack in 2020. I can wait to launch it on Sunday! Your review was instrumental in my selection. Great work Dan! 🚣🏾♂️
@@emmettthomas953 You lucky water dog! Hope you enjoy it for whatever season is left!
@@rodshop5897 I had a great time in the water today with the Moken & the Aventura today. 😍🌊🚣🏾♂️ The Aventura was sold to me by a shop that specializes in fishing kayaks. It was delivered to The Sportsman's Corner in TN totally by accident. I was fortunate to find it 1st.
I have a Pungo 120. Love it. The console was a big selling point for me. I go down to the river in the morning 3-4 times a week have my coffee and a scone.
The console cup holder accommodates a Jet Boil and I’ve brewed coffee on the boat. I use the jet boil because the pot attaches to the stove and I don’t have to worry about it sliding off.
This is the best review I've seen of recreational kayaks online! Great job, guys. Just bought my first kayak - the Pungo 125!
Thank you! These are the best reviews (I've now watched three of yours) for ANY PRODUCT on CZcams that I have seen! You are thorough, fair, and come across as sincerely helpful! Kudos! (And "Thank you!")
Thanks for the video. With prices going up next week, I went to Road Rivers and Trails, our local outfitter, to upgrade my daughter's and my kayaks from our Pelican Mustangs. She is over six feet tall and the Pelican just isn't big enough while I want one I can take on the Ohio River. She immediately was drawn to the Pungo with it's dash and larger cockpit. I liked it but wanted to also try a more sea oriented kayak in case I have an opportunity to take it to the Great Lakes. We went back the next day so they could bring a Wilderness Tsunami from their warehouse. While I liked the Tsunami, most of our paddling is recreational and figured I didn't need that much of a kayak.
I then mentioned this video and your review of the Axis. They had one in the store for me to try and let me tell you, it was a super tough decision. I enjoyed the playful feel of the Axis but at the same time I enjoyed the openness and stability of the Pungo. The rigging available for fishing poles, larger space up front for tackle boxes, etc. was a plus for the Pungo
At the end of the day, I also opted for the Pungo. Have to admit, I am still second guessing myself since I do like to get playful on the water. If money and storage were not factors, I honestly would have bought both. We pick them up this weekend. I look forward to trying it out on the water once the weather warms up a bit.
Loving my new Wilderness Systems Pungo 120. Thank you for the in-depth balanced reviews. Performs just as expected!
Hands down, the best review I’ve watched. Pungo or Axis for me. Keep up the great work guys!
Great video, I ordered a Pungo 120 off Amazon that arrived today, based on your reviews. Super excited. Thanks for all the great videos, as they have been extremely helpful.
I'm 6'2" / 275 lbs
I live on the Gulf Coast of Florida
I've had a Pungo 140 for the past 6 years and I can't say enough nice things about the boat
Most people already know that it tracks likes it's on rails, has great secondary stability and a great seat
What many people may not know is that it handles rough water really well
Here on the Gulf Coast most of our paddling is done between the bay side of the barrier beaches and the mainland with the need to cross narrow inlets periodically
The waters of the bays are really shallow with the end result being that when a storm pops up we have to deal with the dreaded shallow water waves
Shallow water waves are short and tall and my Pungo 140 has taken on 3' waves both bow and stern on w/o any catastrophes
I have loved your kayaks and they've inspired me to take the plunge and save up for a boat. I've eagerly watched your Boats under X dollars videos, and once I realized I was willing to save up for a nicer/faster boat I waited for this video (as well as scoured reviews all over...couldn't find a place that would let me try the boats). Anyway, this is the EXACT video I needed..... four months ago. But it all worked out because I ended up getting a Pungo! Just FYI to others interested, there are some discontinued colors that are $200 less in some stores. Thank you so much for your videos!
I’ve got an oldschool pre 2007 WS pamlico 100. Got left to me by my uncle. My first kayak and over the last two years I’ve fell in love with kayaking.
Never been to California... but I can see why a lot of people live there so beautiful... great video as always Dan..
Thanks for putting together a good comparison. As I get older the most important aspect is seat comfort
I watched this video for the Pungo and it did not disappoint, the cheapest one though peaked my interest too. it looks sharp and seems there is a lot of value for the price. Entertaining and informative video!
Thanks for this review. It helped me decide on my first kayak. I was going to get a joyride, but seeing how the seating was tight for you at 6'2", I knew it would be even tighter for me at 6'4". So I ultimately decided on a Dagger Axis for what I ultimately plan on doing here in Michigan. Thanks for the help on decision.😁👍
Thank you so much for a good video. I bought my field and stream BLADE after watching another of your videos. I'm pretty happy with it,but now it's time to move up.
Very nice guys. Experienced folks always say if they could and and others who did, say Pongo Wilderness. Thank you Dan and Josh!
This video answered soo many questions for me!! Much appreciated!
Thanks for the great review! This sixty something just bought the Pungo 120. Have been out 3 times in the last week and having a blast. Thanks Dan and Josh. Looking forward to exploring all of the lakes here in Central Oregon.
Love central Oregon! I’m there a few times a month. Hope to see you on the water.
Thanks to REI in Orlando FL for steering me towards the Pungo 120, I have come to appreciate it more as my skill level has gotten better. I have used it on FL rivers and lakes, also during the summer on ponds and rivers in upstate New York and it is well suited for these waters. The edge and the seat adjustability is very very nice. It is bulky to load and unload so i came up with putting straps around the front third and the rear third, they act as handles so i can woman handle it going up and off the truck rack. And thanks for showing how to use a paddle in one of your other videos.
Stay well!
Came back to this video after getting myself the Aventura 125. If anyone is thinking about getting into touring or sea kayaking its definitely a good option to learn in. Took it out on some rougher waters and it did great keeping up with some eddylines and the such. But anyways great video thank you for helping me make a good choice with my money hahaha
Definitely have to show the Old Town Loon 126 some love. In my opinion it's one of the best recreational kayaks on the market & probably has the best seat in any kayak.
First time watching!! You guys are great and so full of information!! Thank you!! 2nd year Kayaker here!! 🙋
I had a Wilderness Systems Pamlico (10 ft) that I absolutely loved. Great price for a great boat. I’m now in the market to purchase the Pungo this summer after losing my Pamlico in the Camp Fire. I hope you guys do become a dealer, I really would love to buy from you guys. Manzanita Lake is my favorite lake of all the ones I’ve ever been on. So much fun! I can’t wait to get paddling again, I miss it so much.
Looking to buy my first kayak, and this has been the most helpful review I've seen by far. Apart from racing kayaks in the 80's, I've spent most of my time on the water in canoes, so recreational kayaks are a fairly big unknown for me. Glad I stumbled across this video! Gives me a lot more confidence in knowing what questions to even ask and what kinds of things to look for. Thanks for posting this!
I've owned several cheaper beginner kayaks and have always had the Axis 12.0 as my dream boat. COVID made it tough this last summer but I picked up a mint Blackwater 10.5 for a great deal. Love love love this boat! I'm fully sold on Dagger boats.
I have the Oldtown Loon 120 basically same boat as the Wilderness. You can't go wrong with the pungo I did a 44.88 mile trip in under 15 hrs using my Loon and know the Pungo would rock the trip I did a well. A great long distance kayak.
Excellent review thanks guys.
How do you like your old town? I’ve recently started looking into kayaking and just got stuck on old towns vapor and loon.
@@angelmartinez-lz1ic love my Loon fast comfortable plenty of storage.
Great video. 1st one I've seen that provides real head to head comparison with real world, useable feedback and not just a pitch review. Thanks. Would love to see a comparison video between the Perception Expression, Feel Free Aventura and the Dagger Axis. 3 boats that appear to be very similar in design but hitting different price points.
Thanks for throwing in the Aventura! Great video!
Just now considering a kayak, and love this video. Very helpful information with answers to questions I didn't even know I had!
We put two 2017 Pungo 120's on my wife's Civic without issue, obviously there are smaller cars, but it's a good indication on what is doable. It's actually easier to put them on that Civic than my Rav4 as we are both vertically challenged. ;)
My sister-in-law and i both have Wilderness Systems kayaks (hers is a Pungo 105 mine an Aspire 105, 10 foot boats because we do a lot of twisty and narrow flatwater rivers) and those seats were a big part of the buying decision. The level of comfort and ease of adjustment is just fantastic.
DVMSteveRally agreed 100%
I bought a Pungo 120 six years ago. It was my first kayak and it is a very fun boat. I have taken it to all the local lakes.
Thanks for the great vid, I picked up 2 very lightly used pungo 120’s yesterday for 1k and took one out as soon as i got home.
Excellent work Dan and Josh
What a fun and helpful video! Thank you for the detailed reviews🙏❤️
what a great review, I just discovered this page. I just bought my first kayak, a pungo 125 on the recommendation of a friend. I'm 65 but have always been in canoes. You just relieved any potential buyers remorse I might have had! Thanks! Its going up to 50 degrees here today so I can isolate on the local lake.
Steve Bell; I did the same! Its arriving Monday! I wanted to pick it up, but REI had free shipping because of the virus stuff, so they're bringing it to me! Cant wait to get on the water
Watching you guys in the Kayaks just makes me wanna strap the Kayak on my car and go out there. Great video.
I love my Dagger Charleston. Have run it for years now.
Thanks for all the great videos. They have really helped with making a buying decision.
Just bought our first kayak today.
We couldn’t afford to buy 2 of these kayaks but noticed the Wilderness Systems Pamlico 135T tandem is only slightly more expensive than the Pungo.
The great thing about it is the seating can be configured for either tandem or solo.
It would be great if you did a review on it, both as a tandem as well as in the solo configuration.
Great video new to kayaking I was just about to buy a couple of perception kayaks but went with the Pungo 125 instead. I haven’t got to put it in the water yet but soon! Been watching your instructional videos as I don’t have access to a local shop or really any kind of instruction! Thank you for all you do!
Wes in North Eastern MT appreciates every video!
Oh wow. I bet you guys have some beautiful waters out there.
That is how a review is done. Great job!
Can't tell you how many times I've hiked around that lake. Nice to see such a good Kayak review in my area
Beginning of summer I bought a Dagger Axis 12.0 at Headwaters here in Redding. I could not be happier.
Thanks!
Very cool. Hope to see you out there. Just bought a house in Redding so I’ll be at the lake and on the river all the time now.
@@HeadwatersKayak nice, it's a great area. Me and the family moved back this past year.
Based on your review I got the Feelfree 125. Great kayak. Appreciate your review and advice.
So grateful for your guys' reviews! My husband and I live in the Finger Lakes in NY State. But, my husband was stationed for the U.S. Forest Service on Lassen National Forest in Susanville, CA as a Hotshot Wildland Firefighter. We love watching your videos as he misses being out west and love learning about paddling through you! Please review the Old Town Loon 120 or 126! Thanks for sharing your expertise!!!!
It’s a pretty special place in the world. I’m lucky to live here. I would love to review some old towns, I just need to get in touch with somebody from old town to get me some kayaks.
My 1st River Kayak trip was over the weekend on the Manistee river in Northern Michigan. It was gorgeous. The rental company gave me a Perception 10.6. I really liked it. Seemed really rugged, comfortable and I really liked the "dash board".... But I get the 12 foot concept.
I bought a tupelo last year for myself after trying out a friends a couple of times and loved it. I then found a really good deal on a used pungo and ended up buying that for my 12 yearold son. I have to say that after trying out the pungo I wish I had gotten 2 of them. Nothing wrong with the tupelo I just like the pungo that much better. Faster, more maneuverable and more comfortable. I can fish out of either one just fine. I have them both rigged up with rod holders and anchors. I love my son going with me and enjoying being on the water but I have to say I'm not disappointed when he doesn't go cause that means I get the pungo that day.
first time in a kayak today. thanks for all your advice!
My favorite video of yours. Your critical comments are VERY helpful. I know it is not in this price range - but when watching this I was thinking about your review of the Sandpiper 130. I would be interested in your thoughts on how it compares to the Pungo and Aventura - or if there is any comparison at all. Again - thanks.
I like my Perception Sound 10 ft. It was a good first boat to get paddling, but this video has me drooling over the Pungo!
This was a great video and has been very helpful for me and my friends. I'm ready to move up from a recreation boat to a touring boat. Looking at WS Tsunami and Dagger Stratos. I'd love to see a video like this that does a comparison of these 2 boats along with others I don't know about that are in the same class.
just bought 2 of the pungos. thanks for all your advice!
Thank you so much for this review! I’m 6’3” and it was so helpful to see how a tall man fit into these various boats. And you sold me on a 12’ or 12’ and a half size boat. Before I watched I had a Pungo in mind, just because they are supposed to be a good fit for tall people.
Glad it was helpful. The Aventura is a sweet kayak.
I’m learning so much from your videos! While I’ve rented kayaks and gone on some tours, I am finally ready to purchase my first kayak! There are a couple of used 2020 Pungos for sale in my area right now… might be my chance! Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and helping out newbies like me!
Thx for the longer is better tip, looking to buy one and had some doubts, thx!
Just getting into kayaking, and this video is immensely helpful.
I agree. It convinced me to get an Axis 12.0. in fact I'm picking it up this Monday!
I went out and bought a Pungo 140 after watching this video(2018 still in bag on clearance). I’m 6’2” 275, so the extra room all around suites me great! My first boat was a pelican 120 that served me well. After watching this video there was so much I didn’t know about. Flotation, 2nd edge, bulkheads, & most important to me was tracking. I’ve watched almost all of your videos & have learned a bunch. Keep up the good work!!!
That’s so awesome. Glad I can speak into your life about the sport I love. 🙏
Love the video! I love learning about the different kayaks. I'm curious how the Bonafide Ex123 would compare to these
The FeelFree Aventura 125 is my second boat and you hit it dead on with the way it carves a turn when put on the secondary edge. It's loaded with features for the price and is great for the paddles I go on. I typically spend 6 - 8 hours, or more per day in my kayak paddling up to 20 miles per day. The skeg is a really nice feature especially for a boat in this price range.
Alan Gross awesome. Love the feedback.
@@HeadwatersKayak It's nice to see a good review on this kayak, before I bought my Aventura 125, there was almost zero information on it anywhere that I could find. I don't like buying anything without know a lot about it, but I took a chance and I'm glad I did. It's 12'-6" tracks well, is stable and turns on edge like a touring boat. Another great kayak is the Perception Sundance 12.0 although I don't think they make it any longer.
@@alangross2277 I also bought the Aventura 125 without any reviews and only a 2 hour trial run. Love the boat, literally my only complaint is the massive weight! But I guess it's got a lot of material on it, thick hull I guess. Does about 6.5 km/h while paddling and has more than enough cargo space.
@@asfdestroyer I've owned dozens of kayaks, from rec to touring sea kayaks, and feelfree boats are a fantastic value, but yeah they are heavy! I don't why every boat they make is significantly heavier than pretty much every other polyethylene boat of similar length. My last 17' poly sea kayak was lighter than the Aventura 14
@@Phrancis5 I think FeelFree aims to sell boats to rental places, so they add extra material because rental kayaks have to be sturdy and resilient to damage, whereas it doesn't matter how heavy they are...
I went with an Oldtown Loon 120 because the seat was amazingly more comfortable than any I've ever sat in before.
My gf has the Loon 120, I wanted that also because of that seat, and some other things. I picked up the Pungo 120 instead, just we can have different kayaks.
Im really thankful that you pointed out that seat pan on the Joyride, I was just about to buy one for the missus.
Loved this video im definitely going to check out the Adventura 125
Because of this video I bought the Wilderness Pungo and I’m very happy with it. The seat is great and the dashboard adds a lot to the convenience of having everything you need just a reach away. In the hot sun my phone was overheating so I attached a a waterproof (orzo) container to the underside of the dashboard, now my phone is in the shade and in a water tight container. I also made out of pvc pipe a phone mount that I attached to the top of the dashboard with a 10” plant pot saucer on top (to shade the phone) and spray painted it blue and green to match the color of the kayak. Before I bought the kayak I emailed Dan to get advise on the two kayaks I had narrowed down to, and he kindly helped me out. Thanks Dan for the informational videos and your time.
Awesome!
Awesome video! One point I can share is that the Wilderness Systems "dry box" is not watertight. It's okay for splashes, but water definitely gets in if submerged.
I just ordered a Pungo! I’m very thankful for the review!
Glad it was helpful
Guys, great video. That 1k mark is a good bar to use.
I have owned quite a few different boats over the years. I just had this convo with some friends about what they might do best with.
Funny, I didn't even think of the feel free and I should have. My go to is my Manitou 14, and I had a Looksha 12.5 for years too. Obviously they're no more..
Anyway I'd love to see a 12' to 14' review from you guys.
Stay safe!
Planning a Top 5 Sit on Tops anytime soon? I really enjoyed this video, have watched it like 3 times! LOL
My father in law has an older Pungo 120 at his lake house in MN and I use it every year. I’ve maybe put 50 miles on it and live it. I’m 5’10” 250lbs. Longest paddle was 10 miles averaging 3.6mph and it has always felt stable and tracks well. I’m actually here right now and have done two 5 mile lake paddles and one Mississippi River cruise. It’s not the most maneuverable on the river, but still had tones of fun. Thinking of buying my own for home in California.
Guys, thank you sooooooo much! I am looking to buy my second kayak after my Sundolphin and was thinking about both the Wilderness and the Dagger. This was so helpful. Now I just have to save up the money!
I've have numerous cheaper kayaks and picked up a mint Dagger Blackwater 10.5 (predecessor to the Axis) this past summer. Wanted an Axis 12.0 but found the Blackwater on FB Marketplace. I'd say go with the Axis. Two lengths but they handle so well.
@@chrismcduffie4888 would you say the axis 10.5 handles well? A dealer told me she thought the 12 would be too much boat for me. I'm 5'5" and 148lbs.
I plan to paddle it in small slow rivers and/or creeks with occasional class I and II waters.
I put the 10.5 on hold but she doesn't know when it will arrive. She has it on order but she said dagger isn't saying when she can expect it.
@@traviswhitworth6506 I would definitely buy it. I'm 5'8" and 185 and do fine. Wish I could have gotten the 12 but I guarantee you'll love it.
@@chrismcduffie4888 Thanks! That puts my mind at ease about getting it. I'm super excited. I'm coming from a 10ft pescador sit on top. I hope it arrives sooner than later so I can get it out on the water!
Hi Dan. Hope your doing well. Great review, best one out there. Your reviews are awesome and was hoping you can do one on old town loon 120Have you done a review on the old town loon 120?
Dan, Thank you for your great reviews. Two good friends of mine purchased the Pungo 120 and 125 here in the northeast, now it’s my turn to take the plunge. Im torn between the old town loon 126 and Pungo 125. I am the same body type as you.
Both are good. Pungo is better but whatever your local shop sells is what I’d go with.
Headwaters Kayak Dan. Thanks for getting back to me so soon. Have you tried the loon? What makes the Pungo better? Your review on the Pungo was the deciding factor for my friends.
Awesome review...thanks guys!
As someone looking to buy their first kayak after renting one every week last summer at a local livery, this is the type of video I needed! Still tough to decide which one I want though, the Pungo for the consol and overall quality, or the Dagger because I would like to be playful.. lol
You're right. I just picked up a Solara 135. It fits. Plenty of room for me, for gear. It has a better response too. It's a Current Design but I bet I could handle class three. I honestly think I will be able to roll it too. I like the seat.
That Bending Branches paddle is SICK!!!
The Pungo is really nice but I would probably lean toward the Adventura, man Feel-free has been killing it lately.
Great Video and info.. Best of all, that mountain view with the lake and trees is an oil painting if I ever seen one!! I'm picturing a fuzzy headed guy from the 70-80s on PBS painting right now 😆
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Great videos, your reviews have sold me a couple of yaks now. Too bad you don’t ship kayaks, would love to buy from you.
That view!!! Great video!
Great video, one of the better ones out there for no BS info. Idahome!
Excellent comparison, thank you
I have a Tupelo LT. I am a retired lady and a tad short. It is less than 30#. Had weight not been an issue, I would have gone with a Wilderness Systems. But my Jeep GC is too tall and I’m too short and old. I really like my Tupelo, but sometimes wish I had the Pungo!
And I really enjoyed your review. Spot on and you have a new sub.
Thanks for your Feedback Kathy!
I have had a Pungo 140 for years and I beat the tar out of it!!!!!!! It is an awesome yak on so many levels. We are going to put my wife in Pungo 120 or 125 this year. I have shot rapids in my yak, banged off of rocks, and really put it through the ringer and it always does awesome. Pungo is just a great platform that provides stability. If you like to play and lean more, maybe the Pungo is not for you. BUT, I can get mine to lean if I really try. I have done all kinds of fishing with the 140 and got into some amazing spots that I thought I was going to have to get out and carry the yak. It flew over some very shallow areas without any trouble at all.
As I was watching this video I could tell what really lit you guys up...I’m so brand new to kayaking...great info...skeg, secondary, touring...thank you for the real deal comparisons!
I was looking at the Aspire 100...however you mentioned a 12’ gives a better experience...🤓
He mentions how 12ft trumps 10ft in almost every way in many of his videos. That convinced me to go with a 12ft axis. The lady I ordered from was trying to convince me to get a 10ft because she thought the 12 would be too much boat for me. (I'm 5'5" @ 147lbs).
Wow-great reviews guys
very informative. go on like this guys
love your reviews
I love these reviews...I am looking to buy a hardshell kayak, recreational.
Recently bought a couple Pungo 120’s to go with our two Tsunami 125’s. Inflation has bumped the Pungo to $1189. Still a great boat and keeps up well with out Tsunami on flat waters. Nice having a couple extra boats for friends and family to tag along. The Malone micro sport trailer makes it easy to transport all 4 boats.
Very cool.
Said it before and ill say it again the feel free adventura is my next boat , as a matter of fact i would have ALREADY bought it , 😂i order it every day and just when im finished i cancel it because i am disabled by a hand injury , does not actually keep me from paddling but it keeps me from buying a new boat when i see one i like so eventually when i can afford to eat and have a roof over my head AND buy a boat IT WILL BE THIS BOAT IN BLUE OR LIME FREEN IN THE 12 -14 not sure i think 14 might be too big . Thanks for another no bs video i love them . Ick out my gear baded on your showing things so i really appreciate someone that really shows me the way i need serioysly huge help in not wasting cash !!!!!!👍👍👍
Great video guys. I am not a beginning paddler but I haven't been out much the last years, I'm 62 and don't much feel like throwing a 65 lb canoe on my kia soul my wife's boat is a WS Pamlico 120. Since they don't produce that one any more I am looking for a new boat. Sounds like the Pungo might be a good fit.
Really wish you had an Old Town Loon in this video also!! Absolutely love mine!! Things a beast!!
I was looking at them, how is it on small rivers and lakes?
@@ADVENTUREKM absolutely great! Very smooth and predictable in the water. Tracks great an turns quick. I'm 6' and around 240 and have plenty room. Hope this helps.
@@plummcrazy58 I should of asked which model or size I am tall too. My son is 6'8 probably need the 12ft. I have the pelican mustang 10ft for now.
@@ADVENTUREKM I'm in the 12 foot 6 inch model.
Great review, id like to see top 5 sit on top recreational kayaks.
Beautiful scenery! Thanks for the tips, looking to buy my first kayak. Still not sure if I should go with traditional or inflatable.
Good comparison. I have a Perception Captiva and the cockpit is very cramped for a 6 ft. tall person such as myself. I have arthritis in my left hip and after being in the boat for a few hours my hip hurts for several days. I need more room in the cockpit so I can get that hip in a better position so I can paddle without pain. The Dagger looks like the one for me but I will sit in it before purchase. Was not considering a Dagger until I saw this, Thanks again.
I have to say you hands down make the best videos on kayaking and totally honest reviews. I see you like the Pungo the best in this video even though you are not a dealer. How would you compare this to the Hurricane Santee 116 that you did a review on? It's about the same price point and lighter, this would be my first kayak of my own and would rather spend a little more over the inexpensive ones. Thanks
Something magic always happens indeed,like having David Copperhead coming up to your kayak to say hello...
This was really helpful. Ive beenusing for 10 footers happily but looking to upgrade to something that will go a little faster and help me paddle further and longer. I was considering a Pungo but Im actually wanting to go look at an Aventura somewhere now.
It’s a wonderful little kayaks. Make sure you can lift it on your car. Longer kayaks can be heavier.
Lassen is dope. I worked in Red Bluff quite a bit overthe past 2 years. Wish I had a kayak back then!
Prediction: 125k views. These types of vids is what got me hooked on this channel (and helped me buy my first kayak).
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What was your first kayak?
@@AlexD02 Almost to my 125k prediction! Anyway, my first kayak was a Pelican Trailblazer. A few months later I upgraded to a Tarpon 120 for fishing.
Love the info, Thanx for making all your videos. I don't have a camera sense to make videos or know anything about making videos, but perhaps a remote mic would be good for example the end when you were wrapping up and you were far from the camera, the volume just went down and had to turn it up. Thanx again & good work.