Thanks Chris. I see you are a sailing enthusiast. I grew up in a sailing town (Annapolis, MD USA), went to sailing school there and worked at a marina. Love sailing! There’s nothing like it.
@@clifffawcett Great! Looks like a beautiful area! I came to boat sailing via windsurfing (since 1982), but now need to look at a paddling boat in order to simplify things (car top, no slip needed), and to further explore the many beautiful lakes, estuaries and rivers here in the west of Ireland. Can't decide between rowing wherries, canoes or kayaks..
Hi Cliff, I love your channel. Very nicely put together videos and very sound advice. I have a Pelican sit on top. I'm a big advocate of SOT kayaks, but I would say their biggest advantage is on the coast, for getting off a beach where there may be surf. You can't beat them for their ability to punch through surf, carry fishing gear and for quickly draining. A 'sit in' kayak ends up as a 200 gallon bucket when trying to get off a beach in surf. The weight also becomes an advantage in hard weather as it adds stability as well. I think your canoe is great for inland, as you've said in other videos, but for those of us on the pacific north west coast, sit on top is hard to beat. Keep making great videos and come and paddle in British Columbia, the most beautiful coast on the planet.
Awesome channel!!! I’m thinking of purchasing a kayak for the last few years… lol, but this year I just may do so. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks and your experiences about paddling!!!!
Not nearly as much as a sub might have been, But This was informative for sure. You gave a good idea and demostrated what one might be like paddeling and getting on and off, and obviously non-graceful stand to sitting LOL for anyone who haven't had a test "ride" but wondered how the overall handling would be. Loved the bloopers. Be safe.
Also disappointed it wasn't a sub (haha)! The scupper holes and inability to swamp it make it easy to flip/drain if you ever tip over, and wow on the weight, that's as heavy as my IXP Northstar Tandem. Saw a Kingfisher at Caesars Creek the other day. He had caught a fish and was cracking its head against a tree trunk to stun/kill it before swallowing it.
You actually can sink these...as we found out the hard way. Brother had a Tarpon 140 and left the drain plug out a couple of times. Sank within 10 minutes. Other kayak we had was a Hurricane 14 foot skimmer. That's a two piece kayak where the two halves are bonded together. The bond where the front scupper was failed and started letting in water in copious amounts. We were fortunate to be close enough to shore when we noticed something was off. But it was sinking and very close to flipping over.
that's some story, but a made up story as the Tarpon (like other sot's) will not sink if if the drain plug is removed. The kayak will still float even if the top is filled with water. The hull inside is still sealed.
Very curious how you would compare the T140 to your NorthWind Solo. I have a Pungo 140 also made by Wilderness but being a sit- inside its much tougher to fish out of so I've been leaning towards a MUCH lighter canoe with tons of storage and access. Is the canoe faster?
I feel like the speed is the same in the Tarpon 140 as the Northwind Solo. Thing is, the Northwind weighs half as much in the BlackLite layup. I much prefer the canoe to the Tarpon
@@clifffawcett I thought you might say that. We're about the same age and weight so I like getting your thoughts. I've been back and forth about the kneeling vs sitting w/ a foot brace. I really use my torso when paddling kayaks and my legs against the foot pedals. Just don't thing ill be able to paddle as strong kneeling. May get both and go back and forth
@@mlinder2000 I bought my NW Solo at Canoecopia - a huge paddlesports show in Madison Wisconsin. Talked to tons of experts and they all advised me to “go light” and I wouldn’t be sorry. Im so glad I did. It cost more but I use it far more frequently because it’s so easy to on and off the car
Thule Hullivators my man. If you’re 6’7”, getting trapped in a sit in is a real thing. Also, go to the hardware store and get some air conditioning pipe insulation, cut to fit and attach it over those foot peg tracks.
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Such a great guy to listen to, and shot in lovely locations, just great viewing!
Thanks Chris. I see you are a sailing enthusiast. I grew up in a sailing town (Annapolis, MD USA), went to sailing school there and worked at a marina. Love sailing! There’s nothing like it.
@@clifffawcett Great! Looks like a beautiful area! I came to boat sailing via windsurfing (since 1982), but now need to look at a paddling boat in order to simplify things (car top, no slip needed), and to further explore the many beautiful lakes, estuaries and rivers here in the west of Ireland. Can't decide between rowing wherries, canoes or kayaks..
Hi Cliff, I love your channel. Very nicely put together videos and very sound advice. I have a Pelican sit on top. I'm a big advocate of SOT kayaks, but I would say their biggest advantage is on the coast, for getting off a beach where there may be surf. You can't beat them for their ability to punch through surf, carry fishing gear and for quickly draining. A 'sit in' kayak ends up as a 200 gallon bucket when trying to get off a beach in surf. The weight also becomes an advantage in hard weather as it adds stability as well. I think your canoe is great for inland, as you've said in other videos, but for those of us on the pacific north west coast, sit on top is hard to beat. Keep making great videos and come and paddle in British Columbia, the most beautiful coast on the planet.
Thanks for your kind words. I didn’t even think to talk about the benefits of the SOT at the beach, in the surf. Definitely a place where they shine!
Awesome channel!!! I’m thinking of purchasing a kayak for the last few years… lol, but this year I just may do so. Thanks for all the great tips and tricks and your experiences about paddling!!!!
Oh man Geff! You gotta do it man. It’s so fun just gliding through the water!
Not nearly as much as a sub might have been, But This was informative for sure. You gave a good idea and demostrated what one might be like paddeling and getting on and off, and obviously non-graceful stand to sitting LOL for anyone who haven't had a test "ride" but wondered how the overall handling would be.
Loved the bloopers. Be safe.
Thanks Uncle Art! It was a lot of fun to make!
I always wear my pfd 😁
I see you were able to stand up in the Tarpon. Could you do the same in the NW Solo?
Haven’t tried! I bet I could! 😊
Good idea with the 303 protectant
Also disappointed it wasn't a sub (haha)! The scupper holes and inability to swamp it make it easy to flip/drain if you ever tip over, and wow on the weight, that's as heavy as my IXP Northstar Tandem.
Saw a Kingfisher at Caesars Creek the other day. He had caught a fish and was cracking its head against a tree trunk to stun/kill it before swallowing it.
I was a little surprised about the weight. It’s not awful but it’s heavier than I had anticipated
I have just bought this same kayak, it is my first kayak but balancing in it is quite hard also, the holes in the middle should it be covered or open
You can buy “plugs” for the holes. They’re called scuppers. They’re inexpensive.
You actually can sink these...as we found out the hard way. Brother had a Tarpon 140 and left the drain plug out a couple of times. Sank within 10 minutes. Other kayak we had was a Hurricane 14 foot skimmer. That's a two piece kayak where the two halves are bonded together. The bond where the front scupper was failed and started letting in water in copious amounts. We were fortunate to be close enough to shore when we noticed something was off. But it was sinking and very close to flipping over.
Yikes! 😳
that's some story, but a made up story as the Tarpon (like other sot's) will not sink if if the drain plug is removed. The kayak will still float even if the top is filled with water. The hull inside is still sealed.
Very curious how you would compare the T140 to your NorthWind Solo. I have a Pungo 140 also made by Wilderness but being a sit- inside its much tougher to fish out of so I've been leaning towards a MUCH lighter canoe with tons of storage and access. Is the canoe faster?
I feel like the speed is the same in the Tarpon 140 as the Northwind Solo. Thing is, the Northwind weighs half as much in the BlackLite layup. I much prefer the canoe to the Tarpon
@@clifffawcett I thought you might say that. We're about the same age and weight so I like getting your thoughts. I've been back and forth about the kneeling vs sitting w/ a foot brace. I really use my torso when paddling kayaks and my legs against the foot pedals. Just don't thing ill be able to paddle as strong kneeling. May get both and go back and forth
@@mlinder2000 I bought my NW Solo at Canoecopia - a huge paddlesports show in Madison Wisconsin. Talked to tons of experts and they all advised me to “go light” and I wouldn’t be sorry. Im so glad I did. It cost more but I use it far more frequently because it’s so easy to on and off the car
How tall are you is my question. I'm going after one this weekend. I can't wait
I’m 6’4”. Good for you man. You’ll love it. Great boat although a little heavy
Thule Hullivators my man. If you’re 6’7”, getting trapped in a sit in is a real thing. Also, go to the hardware store and get some air conditioning pipe insulation, cut to fit and attach it over those foot peg tracks.
Great tips! Thank you!
Oh, I was sure it's a dugout :D
Haha! So close! Although, you have a good point… I don’t have a dugout canoe (yet) 😊. Thanks for watching!
I'm disabled so I'm going pelican 100 strike nxt angler