I have the exact make and model and can attest to its longevity and durability. Purchased mine six years ago, been on many trips with it, even had friends bring their black lab along and his toenails didn't puncture. This boat is great for everything. I've been lake camping in it, easy to aggressive river rafting, and some fishing. I agree with everything mentioned in this video.
The other durability aspect, I am no small chick, I have had mine for years, and I can sit on the side when I go to get out of the kayak to stand up from a sitting position. It is so comfortable, and I can take camera equipment, fishing box with tubes-rods, sail, anchor, and other misc supplies and stay out all day in comfort of home. I have a hatchback!
Thanks, great informative video. I’m ordering one soon but not sure if it’s going to be the 380 explorer or the 385 fastrac. I will be using it In California (shoreline). Any suggestions which one to buy will be appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for posting have a few heart attack kayaks already thinking my main concern if you do power paddling you need footpegs something gets power love that you have nothing
Looks solid and stable. The hull looks flat (unlike a lot of those wobbly drop stitch kayaks with V-shaped or otherwise tapered hulls). Would it be ok on the sea if it got a bit choppy?
Hey man, great vid! I know that comparing the excursion pro to this is like comparing apples to oranges, BUT, besides the better materials/sturdiness, what are, in your opinion some of the advantages of getting the more expensive sea eagle over the excursion pro? is it noticeably faster? tracks better? a combination of things? I am trying to decide whether I should return the excursion pro and just get a forever kayak once and for all. Thank you in advance for your input!
Really dude like you said you can't compare this. At all. Everything about it is better. That's like asking hey this Ford Fiesta would be better than a Mustang. Dude I want to give you a reason to get the cheap one but there isn't one, this thing is not even comparable, the cheap one is a toy that you would use to decide if you want to get a more expensive one. Or keep it for when you have some company :) Good luck man!
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Thank you for your honest opinion. So you would place the excursion pro in the inflatable toy category then. That's quite the statement considering it currently sells for $300 plus on Amazon. Not sure if you're familiar with the Aqua Marina brand, but if you are I was wondering what you thought of it. Thank you so much!
Yeah toy may have been a strong word but it's a starter kayak really to test the waters before you take a dive into something more robust, I'd still take this on a multi day trip with confidence but would have vastly more in a SeaEagle or AE . The price hike came from Corona, at the time it was around $250 & last year as low as $130 but once this hit recreational stuff went up a good bit, their inflatable hot tub was around $300-350 & is now $600 or more.
I have an opportunity to buy a the older and used 380X, but it doesn't have the drop stitch flooring. How important is it for the functionality of the boat?
I wouldn't buy any inflatables used but that's just me. Maybe if they let you keep it over night inflated to see if it lost any air. And without the flooring it's a hard pass really needs that.
That's the one thing that I have always been worried about , whether it was safe and they were dam impressive tests at the start, so that has me happy now! 750 pounds is dam impressive as well, so I would feel safe taking my grandson on a trip with this. Unsure if they sell this in the UK but going to check it out, great review! Cheers Alan
It's legit man, you won't see me jumping in my other inflatables. I don't think you can get much more professional than what they are offering, their lower end stuff is quite nice as well.
I am trying to decide on this or the fast track 385. Did you continue to use this for other trips? I am concerned about the weight of it. Was it too much for flat water?
Hi Do you think this could be used as a kayak SUP hybrid? I'm not concerned about going fast as a SUP, just wonder if it would be stable using it as an SUP. Thx BK Or do you recommend a kayak sup hybrid? I mainly want something with sides on it, I'll be taking a 20-pound dog out on the water with me for short periods of time.
Yes I think if stability is what your looking for then for sure. The inflatables actually feel more stable to me than the hard shell kayaks, to flip this you would have to be trying really hard on purpose. Also has a really strong floor board so the dog's nails won't mess it up at all. This thing is a tank, a stable river tank!
as 300x owner using it as sup allmost imposible u can stand on it while in watter (for fishing etc) but paddle standing not possible many reasons maybe main one side tubes are wide enough so u need to lean on side to hit paddle with watter u could paddle like that 50 m and u will give up....
I almost got one a while back but was a bit out of my price range, I can see why they are asking what they are for this. Crazy how sturdy it feels when you stand in it.
Oh yeah but it's also more than twice the price. The AE is much lighter, some places I would need to carry my boat so I'd prolly choose the AE since it's under 40 pounds & this is like 60 something. This thing is a tank though & I wouldn't jump in my AE, I'm sure it could withstand it NP but yeah this does feel more robust. The AE does track better though & is more nimble. Hope that helps
You should google up 'packrafting' if you want a light raft. You can get some closeouts on the 2018 Kokopelli rafts right now, for $800-$1200. That's 10%-25% off their regular prices. They are small and weigh as little as 5 and 10 pounds! But you gotta pay!
Yeah, but there would be other better options at this price point. Honestly if you are going to drop this kind of cash check out the Newport Vessels boat I just reviewed, game changer man. Might end up being a little more if you get a motor but the extra space is so nice & we have fit three on it fishing. Price is reasonable for a high end dingy I love it but for sure would get that over this. Good luck Phil hope you find something you love
Interesting never seen these, check out a dinghy. I recently reviewed one with a motor & it's comparable in price to some of the Sea Eagle stuff. Thing is a fishing savage, you can move around the boat & that makes all the difference. I should make a video on this showing why you would want one over the other, but man a dinghy really change my whole fishing game. It also allows a motor to be added so you can troll & get to spots farther away with easy really if you are going to drop a good chunk of that change look into it, if it's for fishing certainly look into it you won't regret it. Man Phil I gotta make a video now!
hey man. good to see another vid. we chattted on your other vid where you got your intex pro stolen. so, you have a 380x now. cool. did sea eagle hook you up with a free bee?
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures so how do you pull that off? do you just email them or did they find you? i have 1.6 mil views but not as many subscribers as you do. i wonder if i could pull that one off too.
I "pulled it off" by having a ton of great content & lots of high quality reviews & having ranked in many search terms for kayaking on the Intex video & was able to show that I have current growth as well as strong future potential. You have a lot of views on videos that have nothing to do with kayaking still need to establish a focus on your channel & most of them have a ton of down votes I wouldn't hold your breath, but hey give them an email who knows! I've also been doing this for around 5 years & have around 3 million views & almost 10k subs between all my channels. If you can prove to them either with your high quality editing of fantastic AAA videos or that you can sell a lot of kayaks sure they will send you one but first you must establish yourself better & start making content that does not get so many down votes. That's how you will pull that off. Pool tables make up most of your views, focus on what's there drop the other stuff & focus on a pool channel. Companies want to see that you have an active subscriber base as well & that you are currently making content in their field or fields related to them. My best advice for you is turning that into a pool channel, tighten up your editing, then spend a ton of time writing up a nicely presented email showing why they should send you _______ product for free & listing all the bullet points of how your channel has been successful & how you can promote their product. Do you sell on Amazon? Then send a screen shot of your monthly amazon sales to show you can push product. Do you test gear for any big name companies like I do for Columbia? Then send them a screen shot showing your reliability rating & how you have worked with ______ company. Are you sponsored by anyone? Send them that info as well, do you have any partnerships with companies? Share that in the email as well. Toss in your best videos the ones that will make them want to send you free stuff & then toss that email out 2,000 to 5,000 times & you will pull it off if you did everything else I said. Hard ass work is what got this in my hands, treating this thing like it's my baby.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures btw, regarding my many thumbs down, its because i'm not kissing ass and i dont care. i just tell the truth or how it is or how i see it. some people are real ass kissers and will say anything to blow wind up someones butt. in the etherweb you can state the sky is blue and about 40% of the viewers will argue with you and say its turquoise or some BS. people dont like to be told the truth, especially if it contradicts their version of the truth. i have people telling me i dont know how to rack 8 ball, how to smoke a turkey, how to make hot sauce, etc etc. whats funny is i've been doing all that stuff for longer than most people have been alive. i think i probably know more about it than some other people. i own more inflatable kayaks and rafts than some outfitters. i know a lot about those too. i ordered that bris kaboat a few days ago. i'll do a review. i'm sure i'll piss off a few hundred people who think they know more about it than i do. good times. thick skin. keep up the good work!
According to their website www.seaeagle.com/ExplorerKayaks/380x you can (details below) Person Capacity 3 Hull Weight 40 lbs. Length 12 ft. 6 in. Width 3 ft. 3 in. Interior 11' 9" x 15" Load Capacity 3 Person or 750 lbs. Deflated 31" x 20"x 9" Chambers 3 (port, starboard, floor) Tube Diameter 11.5" Air Valves 3 Recessed One Way Inflation time 8 min Seam Glued Quadruple Overlapped Material 1000 Denier Reinforced 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 34 𝒍𝒃𝒔. 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄 (𝒎𝒂𝒙 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 15 𝒍𝒃𝒔) Floor Removable High Pressure Drop Stitch Floor Whitewater Rating Suitable up to Class IV Inflation Pressure 3.2 ps
This is super late. but you can add a trolly. You just have to make your own little wood rig with 2 pieces of wood and some straps to keep it on the boat.
you give approval for this boat but not sure of your expertise. I have done white water, clase 4 and 5, in the Hi Side and Aire IKs. I like the Hi Side as you ride lower in the water then the Aire IKs This boat use a high pressure floor, 15 PSI, and Sea Eagle makes a good boat, I have one. But this video leaves me lacking as to your ability to review. No water time hurt.
I don't want to use a trailer, lift a kayak on top and I can take this anywhere with my little hatchback, plus the smaller Sea Eagle and a Hobie Pedalboard I just got.
I have the exact make and model and can attest to its longevity and durability. Purchased mine six years ago, been on many trips with it, even had friends bring their black lab along and his toenails didn't puncture. This boat is great for everything. I've been lake camping in it, easy to aggressive river rafting, and some fishing. I agree with everything mentioned in this video.
Holly shit !! Now, that's what call testing. Thanks.
You mention several times that it's "heavier". Hull weight is listed at only 40 lbs. So how is that heavier ??
The other durability aspect, I am no small chick, I have had mine for years, and I can sit on the side when I go to get out of the kayak to stand up from a sitting position. It is so comfortable, and I can take camera equipment, fishing box with tubes-rods, sail, anchor, and other misc supplies and stay out all day in comfort of home. I have a hatchback!
Thanks, great informative video. I’m ordering one soon but not sure if it’s going to be the 380 explorer or the 385 fastrac.
I will be using it In California (shoreline). Any suggestions which one to buy will be appreciated. Thanks
Thanks for posting have a few heart attack kayaks already thinking my main concern if you do power paddling you need footpegs something gets power love that you have nothing
Looks solid and stable. The hull looks flat (unlike a lot of those wobbly drop stitch kayaks with V-shaped or otherwise tapered hulls). Would it be ok on the sea if it got a bit choppy?
Liked reviews here and appreciated before buying
Thanks for the good words man
Great Review Will, just an Awesome Job! I'm very impressed with this. Thanks man & As Always, Blessings from Oregon! ... Mike.
Nice kayak, nice price also lol. But worth the money I have heard. Hope to see ya out and about in it. Stay safe and good adventures man!!
Yeah can't beat that :) Thanks for watching man
Hey man, great vid! I know that comparing the excursion pro to this is like comparing apples to oranges, BUT, besides the better materials/sturdiness, what are, in your opinion some of the advantages of getting the more expensive sea eagle over the excursion pro? is it noticeably faster? tracks better? a combination of things? I am trying to decide whether I should return the excursion pro and just get a forever kayak once and for all. Thank you in advance for your input!
Really dude like you said you can't compare this. At all. Everything about it is better. That's like asking hey this Ford Fiesta would be better than a Mustang. Dude I want to give you a reason to get the cheap one but there isn't one, this thing is not even comparable, the cheap one is a toy that you would use to decide if you want to get a more expensive one. Or keep it for when you have some company :) Good luck man!
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Thank you for your honest opinion. So you would place the excursion pro in the inflatable toy category then. That's quite the statement considering it currently sells for $300 plus on Amazon. Not sure if you're familiar with the Aqua Marina brand, but if you are I was wondering what you thought of it. Thank you so much!
Yeah toy may have been a strong word but it's a starter kayak really to test the waters before you take a dive into something more robust, I'd still take this on a multi day trip with confidence but would have vastly more in a SeaEagle or AE . The price hike came from Corona, at the time it was around $250 & last year as low as $130 but once this hit recreational stuff went up a good bit, their inflatable hot tub was around $300-350 & is now $600 or more.
I have an opportunity to buy a the older and used 380X, but it doesn't have the drop stitch flooring. How important is it for the functionality of the boat?
I wouldn't buy any inflatables used but that's just me. Maybe if they let you keep it over night inflated to see if it lost any air. And without the flooring it's a hard pass really needs that.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Appreciate your advice. You saved this new guy from a nightmare. You've done your good deed for the week.
@@averageguy1261 Lol cheers man
Good thorough review.
That's the one thing that I have always been worried about , whether it was safe and they were dam impressive tests at the start, so that has me happy now! 750 pounds is dam impressive as well, so I would feel safe taking my grandson on a trip with this. Unsure if they sell this in the UK but going to check it out, great review! Cheers Alan
It's legit man, you won't see me jumping in my other inflatables. I don't think you can get much more professional than what they are offering, their lower end stuff is quite nice as well.
Sea Eagles are good, but I love my Aquaglide Blackfoot.
Good review 👍 like them shoes are they tevas?
Ha no those are North Face sandals that I got in 2005!!
I am trying to decide on this or the fast track 385. Did you continue to use this for other trips? I am concerned about the weight of it. Was it too much for flat water?
It's a great boat works good for me on flat water
Hi Do you think this could be used as a kayak SUP hybrid? I'm not concerned about going fast as a SUP, just wonder if it would be stable using it as an SUP. Thx BK Or do you recommend a kayak sup hybrid? I mainly want something with sides on it, I'll be taking a 20-pound dog out on the water with me for short periods of time.
Yes I think if stability is what your looking for then for sure. The inflatables actually feel more stable to me than the hard shell kayaks, to flip this you would have to be trying really hard on purpose. Also has a really strong floor board so the dog's nails won't mess it up at all. This thing is a tank, a stable river tank!
as 300x owner using it as sup allmost imposible u can stand on it while in watter (for fishing etc) but paddle standing not possible many reasons maybe main one side tubes are wide enough so u need to lean on side to hit paddle with watter u could paddle like that 50 m and u will give up....
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Hi Will Thank you very much for your detailed reply!!
Hello Berine you're very welcome!
How many kilograms is it including the bag? Thank you!
Sea eagle kayaks are good. The pins however will fail on you, but their easily replaced. Thanks for the review!
I almost got one a while back but was a bit out of my price range, I can see why they are asking what they are for this. Crazy how sturdy it feels when you stand in it.
Nice review Will. Well done !
Thanks Paul!
Would you say this is better than the advanced element kayak you tried?
Oh yeah but it's also more than twice the price. The AE is much lighter, some places I would need to carry my boat so I'd prolly choose the AE since it's under 40 pounds & this is like 60 something. This thing is a tank though & I wouldn't jump in my AE, I'm sure it could withstand it NP but yeah this does feel more robust. The AE does track better though & is more nimble. Hope that helps
1:45 i actually use my arms better than my legs! 😁 i wish lighter one is available for bikepacking trip. Great video Will!
Thanks man!
You should google up 'packrafting' if you want a light raft. You can get some closeouts on the 2018 Kokopelli rafts right now, for $800-$1200. That's 10%-25% off their regular prices. They are small and weigh as little as 5 and 10 pounds! But you gotta pay!
@@gizzyguzzi I've been looking for the name of this raft for months. Thanks man :)
Bro can you send me a link or the brand of this kayak? And thanks for great video
Looks like it's out of stock atm :( amzn.to/2VGotxX I've been using my Advanced Elements a lot & love it if you are looking for other options
Would you feel comfortable having two people fishing from this?
Yeah, but there would be other better options at this price point. Honestly if you are going to drop this kind of cash check out the Newport Vessels boat I just reviewed, game changer man. Might end up being a little more if you get a motor but the extra space is so nice & we have fit three on it fishing. Price is reasonable for a high end dingy I love it but for sure would get that over this. Good luck Phil hope you find something you love
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures I am super interested in the Saturn Kaboats too. They look more roomy for fishing
Interesting never seen these, check out a dinghy. I recently reviewed one with a motor & it's comparable in price to some of the Sea Eagle stuff. Thing is a fishing savage, you can move around the boat & that makes all the difference. I should make a video on this showing why you would want one over the other, but man a dinghy really change my whole fishing game.
It also allows a motor to be added so you can troll & get to spots farther away with easy really if you are going to drop a good chunk of that change look into it, if it's for fishing certainly look into it you won't regret it.
Man Phil I gotta make a video now!
hey man. good to see another vid. we chattted on your other vid where you got your intex pro stolen. so, you have a 380x now. cool. did sea eagle hook you up with a free bee?
Yeah sure did thing is awesome.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures so how do you pull that off? do you just email them or did they find you? i have 1.6 mil views but not as many subscribers as you do. i wonder if i could pull that one off too.
I "pulled it off" by having a ton of great content & lots of high quality reviews & having ranked in many search terms for kayaking on the Intex video & was able to show that I have current growth as well as strong future potential. You have a lot of views on videos that have nothing to do with kayaking still need to establish a focus on your channel & most of them have a ton of down votes I wouldn't hold your breath, but hey give them an email who knows! I've also been doing this for around 5 years & have around 3 million views & almost 10k subs between all my channels. If you can prove to them either with your high quality editing of fantastic AAA videos or that you can sell a lot of kayaks sure they will send you one but first you must establish yourself better & start making content that does not get so many down votes. That's how you will pull that off.
Pool tables make up most of your views, focus on what's there drop the other stuff & focus on a pool channel. Companies want to see that you have an active subscriber base as well & that you are currently making content in their field or fields related to them. My best advice for you is turning that into a pool channel, tighten up your editing, then spend a ton of time writing up a nicely presented email showing why they should send you _______ product for free & listing all the bullet points of how your channel has been successful & how you can promote their product. Do you sell on Amazon? Then send a screen shot of your monthly amazon sales to show you can push product. Do you test gear for any big name companies like I do for Columbia? Then send them a screen shot showing your reliability rating & how you have worked with ______ company. Are you sponsored by anyone? Send them that info as well, do you have any partnerships with companies? Share that in the email as well. Toss in your best videos the ones that will make them want to send you free stuff & then toss that email out 2,000 to 5,000 times & you will pull it off if you did everything else I said. Hard ass work is what got this in my hands, treating this thing like it's my baby.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures man, thats awesome. Good insight and advice.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures btw, regarding my many thumbs down, its because i'm not kissing ass and i dont care. i just tell the truth or how it is or how i see it. some people are real ass kissers and will say anything to blow wind up someones butt. in the etherweb you can state the sky is blue and about 40% of the viewers will argue with you and say its turquoise or some BS. people dont like to be told the truth, especially if it contradicts their version of the truth. i have people telling me i dont know how to rack 8 ball, how to smoke a turkey, how to make hot sauce, etc etc. whats funny is i've been doing all that stuff for longer than most people have been alive. i think i probably know more about it than some other people. i own more inflatable kayaks and rafts than some outfitters. i know a lot about those too. i ordered that bris kaboat a few days ago. i'll do a review. i'm sure i'll piss off a few hundred people who think they know more about it than i do. good times. thick skin. keep up the good work!
How much does it weigh?
63-ish pounds something like that
great video
Nice
Can you add a motor mount on here?
I don't think so
According to their website www.seaeagle.com/ExplorerKayaks/380x you can (details below)
Person Capacity 3
Hull Weight 40 lbs.
Length 12 ft. 6 in.
Width 3 ft. 3 in.
Interior 11' 9" x 15"
Load Capacity 3 Person or 750 lbs.
Deflated 31" x 20"x 9"
Chambers 3 (port, starboard, floor)
Tube Diameter 11.5"
Air Valves 3 Recessed One Way
Inflation time 8 min
Seam Glued Quadruple Overlapped
Material 1000 Denier Reinforced
𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒂𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 34 𝒍𝒃𝒔. 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄 (𝒎𝒂𝒙 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 15 𝒍𝒃𝒔)
Floor Removable High Pressure Drop Stitch Floor
Whitewater Rating Suitable up to Class IV
Inflation Pressure 3.2 ps
This is super late. but you can add a trolly. You just have to make your own little wood rig with 2 pieces of wood and some straps to keep it on the boat.
www.seaeagle.com/Accessories/motormounts/motormount-for-fasttrack-explorer
you give approval for this boat but not sure of your expertise. I have done white water, clase 4 and 5, in the Hi Side and Aire IKs. I like the Hi Side as you ride lower in the water then the Aire IKs This boat use a high pressure floor, 15 PSI, and Sea Eagle makes a good boat, I have one. But this video leaves me lacking as to your ability to review. No water time hurt.
Well thanks for the one & done buddy & based off looking at you're channel I don't think I would be saying S like this to anyone!
can one person ride or does it take 2?
I bet you could sinch this between some trees and use it as a hammock.
Man that's making me laugh
Crazy expensive for a kayak. Can get a used boat with trailer that has great stability for that amount of money.
I don't want to use a trailer, lift a kayak on top and I can take this anywhere with my little hatchback, plus the smaller Sea Eagle and a Hobie Pedalboard I just got.
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