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No need to remove the seat! Make sure you're working across the kayak (i.e. stand on the left to access the RHS hip pad, and vice versa), and then push the strap through as far as you can from the back of the seat, before reaching in from the front to grab and pull it tight. The space is a little tight, but it should be doable - if not, consider enlisting the help of someone with smaller hands, or using a pair of pliers or similar.

@@PHSeaKayaks Just the job for my lady friend!

Hi Stanley, Thanks for choosing our kayaks - have you reached out to your dealer or ourselves with regards to getting the issue you're experiencing resolved? You're more than welcome to contact us on help@pyranha.com with more information. If you're local to or ever passing Runcorn, where we've made each and every plastic canoe and kayak under all our brands since 1976 or so (when rotomoulded kayaks were first introduced), then we'd be glad to show you around, explain the process to you, and show you exactly how much work and passion we pour in to each and every one we build. Thanks.

Hi Matt, thanks for your comment! The Volan 160 is more spacious with a slightly higher knee position when compared to the Cetus HV :)

@@PHSeaKayaks That's great, thanks! Do you have any "recommended paddler weight/height" for the Volan 158/160? Or Cetus' for that matter? I am 5'11" and ~205lbs. Thanks!

@@matte-d349 yes indeed - all listed on our website if you hover over 'Kayaks' in the top menu, click on 'Models', click on the model you want to look at, and scroll down a little. Max. Paddler Weights for the models you mention are: Volan 158: 245lbs Volan 160: 265lbs Cetus LV: 232lbs Cetus MV: 254lbs Cetus HV: 308lbs We'd recommend you look primarily to the Volan 160 or Cetus MV - the Cetus HV may also be an option if you want to carry a little more gear.

Keep dreaming, and we'll keep our fingers crossed we can build a Cetus for you one day!

Must be something in the water... 😜 We are quite lucky to have a variety of world-class sea kayaking spots all within a reasonable drive here in the UK!

@@joethi4981 The UK seems to have a high sea kayak makers per capita ratio: P&H, NDK, Rockpool, Valley...

Hi Paul, Thanks for choosing our kayaks, and glad to hear the positives you've experienced - sorry to hear of the issues, however. Can we ask if you've raised any of those items with your dealer in the course of a warranty claim? We'd be very happy to work with them to investigate and resolve if possible.

I have contacted my dealer. He’s been cooperative. Presently, he’s out of town on an expedition. Since he left I’ve discovered more problems with the kayak. The dealer knows about the leakage situation, but not the other problems.For instance, my dealer was going to send me the foot pegs I ordered. That was good for me until I discovered that P & H glassed my foot pegs in. That option is on the P & H Customizer which I chose not to get. But somehow, I received glassed-in foot pegs. I will contact my dealer when he returns from his trip.

@@paulmartin5889 please keep in touch with your dealer, but feel free to email us on help@pyranha.com if you need us to step in for any reason. We do glass the footrests in as standard on all Infusion layups - it's important to note that this does not mean the footrests are permanently attached - it just means the bolts affixed internally, rather than being drilled through the hull from the outside. You can still swap footrests to any of similar bolt sizing and spacings, which is the case for most footrest systems.

It depends on your preferences, experience, and intentions really! Can you tell us a little more about those?

From £2,995 / €3,495 :)

@@PHSeaKayaks 😮 350,000₽ Пожалуй возьму китайца пластик за 70000₽ 700€

@@adison6340 У разницы в цене есть веская причина - на самом деле несколько веских причин! Мы надеемся, что вы найдете что-то, что подойдет вашим целям и бюджету :)

Fantastic! Thank you so much for choosing our kayaks, and especially for letting us know how much you're enjoying it!

Hey Marcos, For that, use a sharp, 3mm drill bit, and carefully drill a hole at least 5mm from any edge of the skeg blade, towards the bottom of the blade at the end closest to the stern, while supporting it on the other side with a block of wood (taking care not to drill your hand!) Once drilled, trim the hole with sharp blade, then thread a length of 2mm dyneema through - we then tie two overhand knots, plait it, tie another overhand about half way down, plait it some more, then tie off with a stopper knot - you can do whatever you wish though, but we'd recommend you don't create a loop that could snag on rocks or anything and damage the blade. Hope that helps! Mat

@@PHSeaKayaks Got it done. I spoke with one of the PH guys at Canoecopia...thanks.

@@marcosgarcianorris great to hear! Happy paddling!

Sorry to hear that! It sounds like you were sitting in the boat with the hip pads - many actually prefer to go without these (it allows easier trunk rotation for more efficient forward paddling, which of course, is the majority of sea kayaking!), and there are pre-installed foam shims that can be removed if you find them too tight but don't want to lose them completely. It's also important that you make sure they're adjusted to hook over your hips, rather than press into them. I'm a similar size to you (6'1", 250lbs, 40" waist - but only UK 9.5 feet) and found I was relatively comfortable in the boat, so I am confident there is hope for you to find comfort too! I'm surprised your feet were catching on the deck pod, as they should be well past it at your height - are you sure it wasn't another internal fitting the were touching? Perhaps try adjusting the footrests to a slightly different position, or positioning your feet on them differently. We can fit the footrests to a custom position if required, and/or build a boat without the deck pod for you. If you're looking for a boat with guaranteed comfort room, then I'd recommend taking a look at the Scorpio MKII HV.

Yes, absolutely - the Virgo's hull is certainly more performance-orientated than the Islay's, without sacrificing too much stability.

Thanks for the comment! It's important to note that the paddler weight ranges are intended as a guide only, and there is no exact science to them - the widths published on the website are also maximum values that occur at a specific point - your Islay remains wider for longer, whereas the Leo is widest just behind the cockpit, but tapers relatively quickly from there. Different hull shapes also carry weight differently, and some may have a narrower window of load at which they perform optimally. With all these factors at play, it's far better to demo a kayak before purchase, rather than go off numbers alone. I'm 6'1" and 250lbs myself, and have paddled both the Leo HV and the Virgo HV without issue, although not with any hatch load - I am confident I could comfortably take enough kit for a long weekend at least though, as I've previously used a Delphin 155 for a fully-packed, 11-day expedition (albeit in a warm climate). If you're looking for the most spacious boat in our range, and want to be sure of gear capacity, then I'd point you to the Scorpio MKII HV.

If you'd like to chat with us about how to improve that fit for you, then just send us an email on help@pyranha.com

The diameter of the main bow (and certainly the main stern) hatch opening is enough to get in a BearVault, but only the height of the smallest (5 litre) canister would likely fit in the depth of the stern hatch, while in the bow hatch you could fit the next size up (7.2 litre).

@@PHSeaKayaks thanks for taking the time to research this! 😊👍

@@leoburns9674 you're most welcome!

Thanks for your comment and interest in our kayaks! If you're going for light over all else, then steer clear of almost any additions, stay away from Yellow, Orange, or Dark Blue gel coat colours, and choose a Custom Bulkhead Footrest. The Performance seat is marginally lighter than the Connect seat, but not enough to sacrifice comfort (if you prefer the comfort of the Connect seat, that is - a few do prefer the Performance - we have another video on our channel which looks at both seats in a little more detail). If you really want to go to the extreme with keeping weight minimal, we can also build the boat without the Day Hatch and/or Bow Mini Hatch (and their associated bulkheads). Thanks again! P&H

@@PHSeaKayaks Thank you very much for the prompt response.

@@billyhsu4567 you're welcome!

Via our dealer network: www.phseakayaks.com/find-a-dealer.php - best to call or email, as they may not list them online :)

Hi there, This is unusual; the line has been very carefully selected for the purpose and typically lasts several years, even with frequent usage - we'd be happy to take a look if you'd like to email us on help@pyranha.com, or alternatively, raise the issue with the dealer through which the boat was purchased. Thank you!

I'm trying to purchase skegline through p and h webside but you don't send to Ireland why is that's?

@@lukaszdobosz5064 unfortunately we're unable to ship directly to customers in the EU - please speak to your local dealer to order any spares or accessories.

@@PHSeaKayaks what is that British company cannot supply their customers in eu ? Get this sorted guys it's ridiculous. Last time I've asked my dealer to sort something out for me it took them a month

@@lukaszdobosz5064 Unfortunately not directly, no, but as the majority of our business is conducted through dealers we can help you out readily via those (as with boat purchases) - we're a small company, and many of the solutions to the issue are out of our reach and budget, but we are actively looking for solutions. Thank you.

Sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing! If you raise a warranty claim with the dealer you purchased the boats through, we'll work with them to get you sorted.

Have you tried loosening off the backrest/footrests, and perhaps removing the hip pads? You could also swap the Connect seat for a Performance seat, which is more open at the hips and rises a little less towards the front.

That would be a 4mm diameter bungee :)

@@PHSeaKayaks Thanks

Sorry to hear you're having issues! Please raise a warranty claim with your dealer and we'll work with them to get you sorted :)

We don't have a video (yet!), but if you email us on help@pyranha.com we can send you some written instructions :)

@@PHSeaKayaks Well, I emailed this address and was told to check with my local dealer? C'mon, has to be a central help spot for how to set up the skeg bungee around somewhere? Can't figure out what to do with the 2 zip ties that came in the package, and can't fit both ends of the bungee through the black stopper either. Picture instructions or video would be great for this (PH Delphin)

@@NSkayaker you'll have received the standard autoreply from that email address, but I have checked and I do have your email and will reply within the next working day - thanks!

Is that CAN $ you're looking at? The Volan starts at $4,585 USD in Performance Kevlar/Diolen - we haven't used Fibreglass as a main construction material since the 70s as there are far better materials for our purposes for very little extra cost. The main cost is labour, and we have expert craftsmen who take time and care to build our sea kayaks to make them the best they can be, and we wouldn't ever compromise on that. If price is an issue, we'd recommend taking a look at one of our polyethylene models - the Leo and Virgo would be Volan-adjacent :)

Update. Picking up my Volan 160 in the morning. Woohoo

Unfortunately, we don't think the Valkyrie would be the right fit for you - we'd recommend trying out the Leo HV or Virgo HV instead :)

@@PHSeaKayaks ok but according to p and h description valikirie has longer cokpit than scorpio hv bit narrower but that shouldn't be a problem

@@lukaszdobosz5064 we're not sure where you're reading that, but it is incorrect - the internal length of the cockpit rim on the Valkyrie is approx. 80cm, while on the Scorpio II HV it is approx. 82cm. The Valkyrie cockpit rim is also narrower overall and narrows much faster towards the front than the Scorpio's cockpit rim. The dimensions of the cockpit rim also do not describe the internal space of the cockpit, and there is much less internal room in the Valkyrie than in the Scorpio II HV. Our answer above was based on the real-life experience of our staff who are approaching your height (Chris Hipgrave, who is talking through the boat in this video, is one of those members of staff), and even though they are slightly shorter than you, they did not find much comfort room in the Valkyrie, hence our recommendation to you of the Leo HV or Virgo HV.

Thank you! Have you tried speaking to Kayaks and More? www.kayaksandmoremalta.com/

Good for you!

What's in your stable?

Footrests are still adjustable when glassed-in, they're just mounted on glassed-in bolts rather than drilling through the hull and bolting through from the outside.

@@PHSeaKayaks Thank you! Good to know. Any upsides/downsides to either option, or is it just to not have the bolts visible from the outside?

@@matte-d349 no problem! Glassed-in footrests mean fewer holes through the hull so less chance of leaks, but they do make it a little harder to swap to different footrests if you wanted to in the future (i.e. if you installed a rudder and needed a toe pilot footrest).

@@PHSeaKayaks Thanks again. Are the yakima footrests still available an option? I don't see it on the customization page.

@@matte-d349 not currently; unfortunately the supply is a little sporadic.

The Cetus HV Connect Seat is the widest, measuring approx. 45cm at the hips (without the hip pads fitted).

Any type of silicone lubricant spray :)

Most likely the LV, unless you're approaching the top of the weight limit (80kg) or you're planning to carry a lot of gear with you - i.e. a long week in cold conditions or more.

If you are in the UK/EU, you can purchase it on our webstore, here: store.phseakayaks.com/index.php/ph_en/outfitting/skeg/low-friction-skeg-line.html If you're in North America, please email info@pyranhaus.com Thank you!

We'd say an Aries - then you have both sides of the coin, although we do know several people who own a Cetus and a Volan too.

@@PHSeaKayaks I tried a friend's Aries 155 and the thigh braces were a bit too low for my thick-as-hams thighs. I'm now thinking about a Volan 160. Would that be friendlier to chubby-legged paddlers? I fit a bit too snuggly on the unmodified Cetus MV, but comfortably after I lowered the seat a bit.

@@perezfranco at 110kg and 6'1", I do find the Volan 160 more comfortable than the Aries 155, yes :)

Interesting feedback regarding the stability; we have heard the opposite from most! Perhaps it is your height... have you tried adding some load to the hatches at all? No firm timescale on the larger version just yet (it will likely be named the '166' or similar).

@@PHSeaKayaks I think it is my height. Across most boats I tend to prefer wider ones and generally speaking find boats that are known as stable to be not so. The magic of composite construction that makes them so responsive unfortunately also makes these boats respond to all inputs. I would be very hesitant to take this boat out on open water but feel that way about most composites and still have my old Wilderness boats from 20 years ago for that reason. Most of my paddling is flat water but of course it's only flat if there's no wind as lakes and rivers can get pretty hairy too, maybe not nearly as challenging as the sea but certainly a handful if conditions rise up. I haven't tried loading the hatches. How would I go about doing that? How do you do it without having something rolling about as that can negatively influence stability. Filled water jugs maybe?

I’m 5’11 and 207 lbs. I think the height of the seat off the bottom is what makes it feel tippy. Higher center of gravity ! This also makes it very responsive. I have no stability issues at all NOW that I’ve learned to slow my hip responses down. This yak responds so quick to body movement that it’s a whole new learning curve to be stable in !! I love mine. Zero regrets. I even fish from mine. Very very stable yak !!! Just have to learn new techniques !

@@flatheadfletch I took some time and the boat hasn't settled down but what seems to settle it is bad water. No seriously like on a calm day this boat is kind of wasted its definitely faster but tippier than slower/stable boats. But when the wind kicks up and more "stable" boats feel like a drag the Volan just kind of sails on through the waves and allows one to go out on days that would give pause to lesser craft.

Hi Simon, if your Orion has an ocean cockpit, then nothing else will fit - if it's the larger cockpit, then you could fit a backrest if none is present, but the only seat possibility is the one fitted - email us some photos of the cockpit and seat if you like and we can confirm: help@phseakayaks.com

Thanks for your comment. The case you're referring to is a polyethylene model which was produced by a third party before we took ownership of the brand, producing both composite and polyethylene models in house ourselves. Examples of the particular model in question are at least 18 years old, and therefore well beyond the 12-year maximum advisable lifespan of a polyethylene kayak (based on research conducted by ourselves and our supplier, but not a stretch of the imagination if you think of the longevity of any plastic item designed for outdoor use, most of which aren't intended for use in extreme environments where the user's life depends on their durability). Moreover, the quality of the hatch covers was not reflective of our standards, and rather than having an average lifespan matching or exceeding that of the kayak shell itself (as is the case with the KajakSport hatch covers we've used on all models since we took ownership of the P&H brand), often required replacing after just a few years. The mould used for their production had also reached the point where it required replacing, which would have bumped the cost of the replacements up significantly. In short, contrary to your statement, we discontinued those items as no longer felt it was responsible to enable the continued use of those boats long past their advisable lifespan, and also as the items did not meet the standards we strive for and customers expect from P&H. More information can be found, here: www.phseakayaks.com/blog/the-sun-is-setting-on-pre-2004-ph-capella-product-support/ Thank you.

Thanks for your comment. The case you're referring to is a polyethylene model which was produced by a third party before we took ownership of the brand, producing both composite and polyethylene models in house ourselves. Examples of the particular model in question are at least 18 years old, and therefore well beyond the 12-year maximum advisable lifespan of a polyethylene kayak (based on research conducted by ourselves and our supplier, but not a stretch of the imagination if you think of the longevity of any plastic item designed for outdoor use, most of which aren't intended for use in extreme environments where the user's life depends on their durability). Moreover, the quality of the hatch covers was not reflective of our standards, and rather than having an average lifespan matching or exceeding that of the kayak shell itself (as is the case with the KajakSport hatch covers we've used on all models since we took ownership of the P&H brand), often required replacing after just a few years. Valley still use a similar compound for the construction of their current hatch covers as those we have discontinued. The mould used for their production had also reached the point where it required replacing, which would have bumped the cost of the replacements up significantly. In short, contrary to your statement, we discontinued those items as no longer felt it was responsible to enable the continued use of those boats long past their advisable lifespan, and also as the items did not meet the standards we strive for and customers expect from P&H. More information can be found, here: www.phseakayaks.com/blog/the-sun-is-setting-on-pre-2004-ph-capella-product-support/ Thank you.

They're a set of VE paddles - unsure which model!

We agree 100%!

@@PHSeaKayaks voice smooth as silk!