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Excellent video that provides a very realistic idea about the packraft! After watching both videos by you, I just ordered this online and will get it in two days by the way! So excited!!! :)) Thank you for sharing these useful videos! I'd love to hear what you think of it after a year, though :)

Haha, perfect start! You had me at the size comparison because it's the main reason I'm here as I don't have a car and I'll be carrying it while biking or walking. 🧡But I'll still keep watching :D edit: I just watched the whole video, amazing review, thank you! I'll be using it on calm sea & looks like it'll do the trick for me.

Love this video, this is something I've always wanted to do, hopefully in the new year 2025 I will.

Did you see my floater in min 23.06

Better off without the music lad. Had to bail.

I’ve done this trip. I now have a kayak permanently stored in Lechlade. You will see me out and about this summer 2025

Estuaries? I paddled exclusively on the sea for years (living in Devon) and assumed that turning into a tidal estuary was no problem. Now I am licensed and paddle on rivers (having moved further inland) and it occurred to me that I might have been in breach when I went upriver from the beach. I was always in the tidal zone so I assumed that was O.K. but the Thames or the Severn are tidal way upriver, for example, so is there any clear law (which I highly doubt!) on where the sea ends and rivers begin?

A life jacket is not a pfd or buoyancy aid.

Wild camping is not legal in scotland

Hi mate ,it's been a long time ,I hope your well ,been missing your great kayaking adventures,best wishes to you

J'ai possédé le 100 que j'ai revendu pour le x100 :net avantage pour le x100 même s'il est plus cher.,Le 100 est plus fragile le système de vessies que ce soit au niveau des sièges, des boudins latéraux ou du fond finit par se fendre souvent au niveau des soudures difficiles à réparer .le x100 ne possède pas de vessies et sèche très rapidement contrairement au 100 qui nécessite de sortir les vessies de leurs enveloppes pour un séchage parfait. Le fond haute pression est également préférable sur le x100 il est plus rigide et l'on peut meme se tenir debout.le.Le x100 possède un système de sécurité en cas de surpression au niveau des valves.En conclusion le x100 est une évolution qui supprime les défauts que l'on pouvait trouver sur le 100 que ce soit en1,2 ou 3 places.

Your intro is too long, get to the point.

Great video! Did vote red win?

Just found your channel and enjoying it so much! I hope you return soon with more!

Agreed with the last few comments. Really interesting and a route I may have to try although not the wild camping on my own 🤣🤣thanks mate what an awesome little series 👍

Some of the lakes in the Lake District are free and some require a permit. Also worth noting that some sea estuaries require a permit i.e Fowey in Cornwall. It's worth you doing a quick online check of your destination prior to leaving.

This is sort of true - if, and only if, you live in England.....

Love your videos

I just bought an itiwit paddle today and I can't get my head around it. Surely the concave bit is meant to fit the other direction?

Although folding the kayak 3 times for the factory bag is getting better with practice, I made DIY bag to pack and transport the boat one fold in half (with all the accessories inside as well).

I go where I like, Stuff your phony license

2 years late in watching this video but I must say very good content, I'm new to paddle boarding which has drawn me to your channel, nice to see there are camping opportunities still in the UK

£60 membership for Adults over 23.

£60 for a first time license. Jesus Christ, next they will be charging for the air you breath😔 This country is fcuked. If they can charge for it then they will. Surely you can't charge for something that is moving. Sea is moving, rivers are moving. As long as you don't get off on any of the land either side.

Please post more videos.

Great review! I like the look of where you’re paddling, where is the location?

Hope you’re ok there? I was wondering do you know a good place to go and view kayaks? In Hampshire area. Im in Basingstoke area.

Is this the island you stayed on during your Thames trip? I have stayed there before and thought I recognised it.

Que version es? V1, v2,v3?

no adventures this year Stevie?

Learning has taken place....thank you

Does it cover every river in England, Wales & NI?

Thankyou Steve that clears everything up for me. Hopefully next year I will get myself a decent Kyak. For the rivers and the sea! Most certainly will get a yearly license as it is cost effective and helps to keep the rivers open and safe for us. Thankyou Liked and Subscribed

Thanks

£185 @ amazon £135 @ eBay

Hi Steve. Just a little advice: in the waves, it is better to lean towards the wave than towards the beach. And with a skirt, it's better too! Bye bye.

Yes inland water ways trust But its cheaper to join canoe club get one free. But I have never been asked for it,

Hi, steve, I wonder if the 4 person (Deep Blue) one can be soloed? I am hesitating between that and this 3 person one. As I need to solo it in between as well as having kids and family friends + on it.

Cheers and a very good video. I'm looking at getting a 2 seater kayak for both me and my young daughter to use so found this very helpful. I knew I needed a licence but did not realise one licence would cover us both - thank you.

Lovely video 🤩 I'm looking for a kayak and I will definitely get this one. I also have a question, because I'm a beginner what stuff do I have to take with me? I know life jackets and dry suits depending on the weather. But like what else? Yes water bottle too. And? It would be nice to see a video of a guide to know what to take with me.

Thanks for the clear and concise explanation.

Great video thank you! Quick update on price, here we are in September 2024 and we’ve just bought one of these on Amazon for £185!!! Can’t wait to get it on the canals 😊

Yet another license rip off. I've recently returned from Lake Annecy in France where hundreds of kayaks, paddle boards and all other water pastimes take place without restrictions or charges. Previously I rode the Verdon gorge and again it was entirely up to you if you want to take to the water. But this is England where rain from the sky is owned by someone and they'll charge you for it.

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I have my license, as does everyone in my family. However, the idea that something negative would happen if everyone refused to pay contradicts what was mentioned at the start of the video-how in Scotland, people have the right to use the waterways. If everyone in England refused to pay, the most likely outcome would be public pressure leading to the passage of a "right to roam" act for rivers and canals. Given such widespread resistance, it’s unlikely that authorities would impose fees or penalties on all waterway users. Doubling down and punishing everyone would hardly be a vote-winning strategy. I'm not saying don't pay, not at all.

Many thanks, after watching this I have bought my license and subscribed.

Hi Stevie, another benefit of having a "on the water" licence is that you are insured too. Currently (Sept 2024), as a member, you are covered for worldwide legal liability £10,000,000 (£250 excess). Public liability insurance provides protection against legal liability for bodily injury to third parties and damage to third party property. There are other benefits too, but as you quite rightly say, £47 per year is very worthwhile, providing you get out on the water and use it. The other thing I have found very useful: The EA have slips, often with car parking, accessed via a padlocked gate. The key for which can be purchased for a one off £16 from the local lock keeper, the key is numbered and registered to your BCU (Now PaddleUK) membership number. During the summer I have been using mine between 2 to 4 times a week, obviously that will reduce with the nights drawing in now. Excellent video, well thought out and accurate information in a logical sequence.

Great UA-cam clip We were planning on this kayak regards it quality before we sore this clip. Now it a 100% guaranteed in buying one foe me and my wife. Thank you 👍

Thanks, this video explained the Decathlon models and naming series way better then their online webpages. I am hesitating between the 2 seater-3seater or 4 seater. Can I solo the 4 seater?

British Canoeing only state that "a contribution of licence fees goes towards supporting the work that waterway authorities carry out to maintain and protect managed waterways" and I'd be willing to bet that contribution isn't all or even most of the money they receive. I'd love to see a full breakdown justifying where the money gets spent though. I still pay my license as it's what you need to do for river access but I do very much begrudge it and see British Canoeing as the river mafia. I'm really hoping we get right to roam one day like our enlightened neighbours in Scotland.