I hope you enjoyed my little overview. I clearly messed up both my sculling and draw strokes. 😵💫 A correction and explanation video here 👉 ua-cam.com/video/BASx4UjFBOI/v-deo.html It's all about technique... 🙃 Also, after a year of paddling it, I have extended my paddle to 215cm and settled with it. So my go-to paddle length for Rush1 is 215cm. 🙂
Thanks for the upload. I've been searching for more information, reviews & opinions on the Rush 1 & 2 in English. All I can find are German/Austrian reviews with no translation or subtitles. Much appreciated. I'm also trying to find out more about the Nortik Scubi xl 1 & 2 but with the same results. Only German. Cheers from Canada.
Thank you for visiting. Yes, that's true. Germans are the biggest fans of Gumotex boats (and Grabner). They choose highest quality gear and they usually can afford it without any problems. I watched most of these reviews, and because I understand a bit of German, it was enough to convince me to get it myself (and a Swing 1 too). 😁 When recording my overview I did my best not to give opinions on anything and let the viewers form their own based on what they see. I think I still slipped a few opinions on some features but I hope that the overall tone of the video stayed neutral. This is why I named it an overview, not a review. 😉 I still had a lot of fun recording it, though.
@@LetsGoPaddling Thank you for your prompt reply. I was in a chat with Gumotex Canada earlier today about the Rush 1 & 2. I know virtually nothing about Gumotex kayaks other than they seem to be high quality, premium products made from rubber not PVC. The woman I was conversing back & forth with just sent me an email with a link to your video as it was the only one she could find in English. Interesting coincidence that I just discovered your video on my own a few hours ago. I'm sold on the quality & design, it's just the prohibitive cost here in Canada that gives me pause. They are well are over $3000.00 CDN dollars here & I have yet to actually see or touch one in real life so it's difficult to commit to actually ordering & buying one. That's twice the cost of any other inflatable I have been looking at. The Canadian distributor is in Ontario & I'm in BC which is several thousand kilometres away. They also charge for shipping & only offer a 30 day return period if it is not used which again I will have to pay for shipping to return it. So even if I buy one, I can not use it even once to see if I like it, only take it out of the box, look at it & decide if I should keep it. So, you can see I'm having trouble with committing to the purchase. I'll figure it out but in the mean time I'm also very interested in the Nortik Scubi XL 1 & 2 from Europe. Same story, just a little less money on the line. Have fun kayaking & stay safe. Cheers.
@Imightberiding Oh wow, there are many unfortunate factors involved then. Both Gumotex and Grabner follow the idea that you buy once and in the long run it ends up being cheaper. If you care for a rubber kayak, it should last you over 10-15 years, Grabner even gives you 2 years of regular warranty and 7 years on skin defects! But this one is a top premium brand so it's like Gumotex x2. I agree that it's best to first see before committing and this is natural for me. I had a look at the shop first before I got my Swing 1. Problem is that if you can't see/experience it due to distance or use it (by use I understand here unpacking and inflating at home, doing a "dry test") then it's hard to press the "buy now" button. Even if you get it, you won't be able to see it as it comes wrapped very tightly in bubble foil all around. You'd need to unpack it and I don't know how it affects the return policy. The 30-day return policy is understandable but I hope the Canadian division offers the regular 2 years of manufacturing warranty too. It feels different, it crackles a bit during use (it's rubber after all), it's thick but weighs less than a PVC boat of similar size at the same time. Hand made in Czech Republic. A fun fact - when you open the box, you find a quality control card, with all important parts listed, ticked off, and signed. I haven't seen anything like this for good 20 years. Seems like I've become a mini brand ambassador with a single video... 😅 I will be releasing more videos with Rush next season (now it's already too cold to go out for me, sadly) and just by looking at my Paddlequickies and some overviews, you can see what kind of content you can expect. 🙃
@@LetsGoPaddling Thank you again for your response. I am a full believer in "buy once, cry once". You most always get what you pay for. Yes, Gumotex Canada offers a 2 year warranty but that still doesn't alter the fact that I must buy first before seeing & pay for both delivery on top of the price & return shipping if after opening the box but not using the kayak in any way I decide it isn't what I want within 30 days. Taking the risk that it might get damaged in shipping & I might be blamed for the damage & not get a refund. I suspect that they are a very high quality company with a solid reputation but I'm from an older generation where I always saw, poked, tested & saw a product before I purchased it. At least for something that costs well over $3000. Of course I have purchased other items online but nothing quite like this. I guess that's how it goes nowadays. In retrospect, if not for the internet, I would not even know about these European made kayaks. They must be doing something right & have a fantastic product if they can charge twice what other companies do. I will most likely give in & order one & be happy I did. They look great from all I have learned. I will subscribe to your channel & await future videos in the coming year. Cheers & thanks again for your help & input.
@@Imightberiding Thank you so much. I hope you will come across an opportunity to see/try one first so that you know if you're going to be happy with it.
Hello ToBo and thank you 😁 This will be it for the fleet (at least for now) as I've run out of space... 3 good kayaks should be enough after all. I only need a 4-piece paddle now so that I can check the bag with everything in and fly to Germany to paddle with You, Chris, and Heiko 😉
Sorry to hear you haven't enjoyed this video. Overall, my channel proved to be a complete failure and I've already stopped making content. But I'm taking your remark away in case I decided to make something new in the future. Thank you. 👍
I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. It's a great boat and I'll be using it more this year. That means there will also be more videos with and about Rush 1 😉
@@LetsGoPaddling One more thing, Itiwit x500, can I count it as a beginner? Or give up the idea? I admit that the x500 was my first option, and I still like it a lot. I see kayaking as a sport, not as relaxation. Which is faster, X500 or Rush?
I bought mine as a beginner. I moved from Intex Challenger K1. Some core strength, getting used to it, and training a bit will get you there. 👍 x500 outmatches any inflatable k1 at the time of me writing this. There isn't a faster one. That might change soon but at the moment, the Strenfit takes the crown. Gumotex Framura is faster than Rush if we are looking at Gumotex's range.
Hi Paul, Rush is stiff enough without its spreader bars. Their job is to stretch the cockpit cover across the kayak nicely and prevent puddles of water from forming on top. You don't need them to use it open-decked. Moreover, without these spreader bars, the kayak's beam is 75cm so you gain a tiny bit of performance with a narrower hull. 😉
A very enjoyable and informative video - thank you. Is there a possibility that you could do a video on self-rescue with the Rush, with the kayak in both the open and closed deck positions; i.e., with and without the deck? I understand that it is hard to flip, but it is always a possibly for it to flip. Thanks.
Hey j m. Thank you for peeking in. The kayaking season is unfortunately already over for me here in the UK as I'm vulnerable to cold. I compile and edit all material I still have for a few more releases. A separate video about Rush's stability and remounting is in my plans for next season so yes, there will definitely be a Paddlequickie about that, only a bit later. 😃 I tried remounting the x500 Strenfit, did not go too well. I'm still a beginner. However, this is also a very good reason to show how a beginner fares in such situations.
@@LetsGoPaddling Thanks for getting back to me. I'm in the Northeast US, and have finished paddling for the season too - don't like the cold either. I will look forward to your new videos in the Spring! Happy Winter!😄
As promised, I managed to record footage for a Paddlequickie about remounting my Rush. Weather conditions on the sea were perfect - I don't know what's been happening through the rest of the summer because it just wasn't safe to go to the sea. I have a huge list of videos I should be releasing in order but I'll squeeze this one in. Remounting with the cockpit on was a bit tricky but I figured it out and it then had a 100% success rate. 😁 I will add voiceover with explanations.
That’s the best video describing an inflatable kayak I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate the rocking part. May I ask why you switched seats? Will I be able to raise the original seat with a piece of foam if I want to keep dry? Cheers!
Hi Joel, Thank you very much. It makes me happy when someone finds it useful. I tried to make an "overview" here, giving as few opinions as I could - I wanted viewers to form their own based on what they see. I changed the seat for 3 reasons: - The original seat's backrest is too high and I wouldn't be able to use a skirt efficiently. - Inflatable seat can be folded and put into either 80l or 135l backpack for potential travel - the original one surprisingly won't let you do that. - I suffer from piriformis syndrome so I needed something a bit softer (with inflatable you can set your preferred pressure, up to 3PSI) and more slippery to be able to drive my legs so that there is also movement down there, guarding me from pain. 😁 You can raise the original seat but there are 2 things to consider here: you won't be able to use a skirt if you plan to and your center of gravity will go up so (I don't know how much) but you will be less stable in the kayak. 😉 I have a similar overview of Swing 1 coming soon. All material is already recorded, I only need time to edit it. 😅
@@joelelias2556 When I use a skirt, I only get a few drops of water in the kayak after a whole day of paddling and both my wing or Greenland paddle splash quite a bit of water onto the deck. Even if some water gets inside (but not too much like in my case), it will first go down into the cavities between the floor and side chambers so it will still stay below you. This is only my experience from flat water, I don't know how different it would be on white water.
Looking forward to seeing if Gumotex launch an open canoe with dropstitch hull - could be perfect! I have a Twist and find it very uncomfortable. Mainly due to not being able to brace my knees against anything. With the cover fitted to this, is it strong enough to brace knees against?
I'm not sure about canoes, I haven't heard of any plans for that but when it comes to kayaks then Rush2, Thaya, and soon Seashine are the current options. 🙂 No, it's not possible to brace against the cover - you'd probably undo it from velcros. There is an option to stretch the footrest's straps and make these serve as thigh straps. I saw a video with a guy rolling his Rush with this setup.
@@thingswelike, if you watch this video and carefully observe the Rush1 paddler, you'll see what I meant: ua-cam.com/video/zC6W7BlPXLk/v-deo.html In the meantime, I'm forwarding your comment about a DS canoe to Gumotex's product manager. 😉
I'll definitely try it out if I get an opportunity. At the moment I already own 3 high quality kayaks so I won't be buying another one (at least for now 😅)
The Razorlite is a very good kayak, but it differs in several ways from the Rush, ways that may make it less desirable, depending on the user. It has a completely open cockpit, with no protection from the elements. The Rush, on the other hand, has an optional spray deck and takes a spray skirt in that configuration. This would be essential for any open sea or ocean kayaking, or on rough waters. The Razorlite is all drop-stitch construction - floor and sidewalls - while the Rush uses drop stitch for the floor only, with air-filled tubes making up the side walls; this makes it more stable than the Razorlite. On the plus side for the Razorlite, it is considerably less expensive than the Rush, and has a 3 year warranty, vs. a 2 year warranty for the Rush.
Both kayaks also have different use cases - Razorlite is a flat water performance boat, while Rush is a typical rec kayak. Rush can handle WW up to grade 2 (it could possibly be pushed to WW3 if paddled by a skilled paddler) and my guess is Razorlite would not do WW - the SeaEagle x-series are for that. Thanks to its detachable cockpit, Rush also enables me to explore the field of sit on top kayaks. So far, I've been paddling sit insides exclusively. They are my preferred type of kayaks but I always keep an open mind. 🙂
I hope you enjoyed my little overview. I clearly messed up both my sculling and draw strokes. 😵💫
A correction and explanation video here 👉 ua-cam.com/video/BASx4UjFBOI/v-deo.html
It's all about technique... 🙃
Also, after a year of paddling it, I have extended my paddle to 215cm and settled with it. So my go-to paddle length for Rush1 is 215cm. 🙂
Thanks for the upload. I've been searching for more information, reviews & opinions on the Rush 1 & 2 in English. All I can find are German/Austrian reviews with no translation or subtitles. Much appreciated. I'm also trying to find out more about the Nortik Scubi xl 1 & 2 but with the same results. Only German. Cheers from Canada.
Thank you for visiting.
Yes, that's true. Germans are the biggest fans of Gumotex boats (and Grabner). They choose highest quality gear and they usually can afford it without any problems. I watched most of these reviews, and because I understand a bit of German, it was enough to convince me to get it myself (and a Swing 1 too). 😁
When recording my overview I did my best not to give opinions on anything and let the viewers form their own based on what they see. I think I still slipped a few opinions on some features but I hope that the overall tone of the video stayed neutral. This is why I named it an overview, not a review. 😉
I still had a lot of fun recording it, though.
@@LetsGoPaddling Thank you for your prompt reply. I was in a chat with Gumotex Canada earlier today about the Rush 1 & 2. I know virtually nothing about Gumotex kayaks other than they seem to be high quality, premium products made from rubber not PVC. The woman I was conversing back & forth with just sent me an email with a link to your video as it was the only one she could find in English.
Interesting coincidence that I just discovered your video on my own a few hours ago. I'm sold on the quality & design, it's just the prohibitive cost here in Canada that gives me pause. They are well are over $3000.00 CDN dollars here & I have yet to actually see or touch one in real life so it's difficult to commit to actually ordering & buying one. That's twice the cost of any other inflatable I have been looking at. The Canadian distributor is in Ontario & I'm in BC which is several thousand kilometres away.
They also charge for shipping & only offer a 30 day return period if it is not used which again I will have to pay for shipping to return it. So even if I buy one, I can not use it even once to see if I like it, only take it out of the box, look at it & decide if I should keep it. So, you can see I'm having trouble with committing to the purchase. I'll figure it out but in the mean time I'm also very interested in the Nortik Scubi XL 1 & 2 from Europe. Same story, just a little less money on the line. Have fun kayaking & stay safe. Cheers.
@Imightberiding Oh wow, there are many unfortunate factors involved then. Both Gumotex and Grabner follow the idea that you buy once and in the long run it ends up being cheaper. If you care for a rubber kayak, it should last you over 10-15 years, Grabner even gives you 2 years of regular warranty and 7 years on skin defects! But this one is a top premium brand so it's like Gumotex x2.
I agree that it's best to first see before committing and this is natural for me. I had a look at the shop first before I got my Swing 1. Problem is that if you can't see/experience it due to distance or use it (by use I understand here unpacking and inflating at home, doing a "dry test") then it's hard to press the "buy now" button. Even if you get it, you won't be able to see it as it comes wrapped very tightly in bubble foil all around. You'd need to unpack it and I don't know how it affects the return policy. The 30-day return policy is understandable but I hope the Canadian division offers the regular 2 years of manufacturing warranty too.
It feels different, it crackles a bit during use (it's rubber after all), it's thick but weighs less than a PVC boat of similar size at the same time. Hand made in Czech Republic. A fun fact - when you open the box, you find a quality control card, with all important parts listed, ticked off, and signed. I haven't seen anything like this for good 20 years.
Seems like I've become a mini brand ambassador with a single video... 😅
I will be releasing more videos with Rush next season (now it's already too cold to go out for me, sadly) and just by looking at my Paddlequickies and some overviews, you can see what kind of content you can expect. 🙃
@@LetsGoPaddling Thank you again for your response. I am a full believer in "buy once, cry once". You most always get what you pay for. Yes, Gumotex Canada offers a 2 year warranty but that still doesn't alter the fact that I must buy first before seeing & pay for both delivery on top of the price & return shipping if after opening the box but not using the kayak in any way I decide it isn't what I want within 30 days. Taking the risk that it might get damaged in shipping & I might be blamed for the damage & not get a refund.
I suspect that they are a very high quality company with a solid reputation but I'm from an older generation where I always saw, poked, tested & saw a product before I purchased it. At least for something that costs well over $3000. Of course I have purchased other items online but nothing quite like this. I guess that's how it goes nowadays. In retrospect, if not for the internet, I would not even know about these European made kayaks. They must be doing something right & have a fantastic product if they can charge twice what other companies do. I will most likely give in & order one & be happy I did. They look great from all I have learned.
I will subscribe to your channel & await future videos in the coming year. Cheers & thanks again for your help & input.
@@Imightberiding Thank you so much.
I hope you will come across an opportunity to see/try one first so that you know if you're going to be happy with it.
Looks like you had fun, thanks for sharing your views Tom .
Hi Paul,
Thanks very much. Kayaking is always a lot of fun 😁
Thanks Tom for sharing your views on the Rush. You seem to rapidly building up your fleet 😉
Hello ToBo and thank you 😁
This will be it for the fleet (at least for now) as I've run out of space... 3 good kayaks should be enough after all.
I only need a 4-piece paddle now so that I can check the bag with everything in and fly to Germany to paddle with You, Chris, and Heiko 😉
We will wait for you. 😉
If the steady beat would be avoidable, I would have enjoyed watching the great video listening to words and water.
Sorry to hear you haven't enjoyed this video. Overall, my channel proved to be a complete failure and I've already stopped making content.
But I'm taking your remark away in case I decided to make something new in the future. Thank you. 👍
@@LetsGoPaddling Very sorry, it was just the beat of the "music". Your video ist great!!!
Hello, it is a superb kayak, thanks for the review and for the help. I will learn kayaking and in the fall I will take Rush, as you advised me.
I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. It's a great boat and I'll be using it more this year. That means there will also be more videos with and about Rush 1 😉
@@LetsGoPaddling One more thing, Itiwit x500, can I count it as a beginner? Or give up the idea? I admit that the x500 was my first option, and I still like it a lot. I see kayaking as a sport, not as relaxation. Which is faster, X500 or Rush?
I bought mine as a beginner. I moved from Intex Challenger K1. Some core strength, getting used to it, and training a bit will get you there. 👍
x500 outmatches any inflatable k1 at the time of me writing this. There isn't a faster one. That might change soon but at the moment, the Strenfit takes the crown. Gumotex Framura is faster than Rush if we are looking at Gumotex's range.
Hi Tom, do you think adding the cockpit bars would add useful rigidity? I’m not keen on the full cockpit cover.
Hi Paul,
Rush is stiff enough without its spreader bars. Their job is to stretch the cockpit cover across the kayak nicely and prevent puddles of water from forming on top. You don't need them to use it open-decked. Moreover, without these spreader bars, the kayak's beam is 75cm so you gain a tiny bit of performance with a narrower hull. 😉
A very enjoyable and informative video - thank you. Is there a possibility that you could do a video on self-rescue with the Rush, with the kayak in both the open and closed deck positions; i.e., with and without the deck? I understand that it is hard to flip, but it is always a possibly for it to flip. Thanks.
Hey j m. Thank you for peeking in.
The kayaking season is unfortunately already over for me here in the UK as I'm vulnerable to cold. I compile and edit all material I still have for a few more releases. A separate video about Rush's stability and remounting is in my plans for next season so yes, there will definitely be a Paddlequickie about that, only a bit later. 😃
I tried remounting the x500 Strenfit, did not go too well. I'm still a beginner. However, this is also a very good reason to show how a beginner fares in such situations.
@@LetsGoPaddling Thanks for getting back to me. I'm in the Northeast US, and have finished paddling for the season too - don't like the cold either. I will look forward to your new videos in the Spring! Happy Winter!😄
As promised, I managed to record footage for a Paddlequickie about remounting my Rush. Weather conditions on the sea were perfect - I don't know what's been happening through the rest of the summer because it just wasn't safe to go to the sea.
I have a huge list of videos I should be releasing in order but I'll squeeze this one in. Remounting with the cockpit on was a bit tricky but I figured it out and it then had a 100% success rate. 😁 I will add voiceover with explanations.
That’s the best video describing an inflatable kayak I’ve ever seen. I really appreciate the rocking part. May I ask why you switched seats? Will I be able to raise the original seat with a piece of foam if I want to keep dry? Cheers!
Hi Joel,
Thank you very much. It makes me happy when someone finds it useful. I tried to make an "overview" here, giving as few opinions as I could - I wanted viewers to form their own based on what they see.
I changed the seat for 3 reasons:
- The original seat's backrest is too high and I wouldn't be able to use a skirt efficiently.
- Inflatable seat can be folded and put into either 80l or 135l backpack for potential travel - the original one surprisingly won't let you do that.
- I suffer from piriformis syndrome so I needed something a bit softer (with inflatable you can set your preferred pressure, up to 3PSI) and more slippery to be able to drive my legs so that there is also movement down there, guarding me from pain. 😁
You can raise the original seat but there are 2 things to consider here: you won't be able to use a skirt if you plan to and your center of gravity will go up so (I don't know how much) but you will be less stable in the kayak. 😉
I have a similar overview of Swing 1 coming soon. All material is already recorded, I only need time to edit it. 😅
My concern is weather or not my butt would stay dry with the original seat…. Thanks again!
@@joelelias2556 When I use a skirt, I only get a few drops of water in the kayak after a whole day of paddling and both my wing or Greenland paddle splash quite a bit of water onto the deck. Even if some water gets inside (but not too much like in my case), it will first go down into the cavities between the floor and side chambers so it will still stay below you.
This is only my experience from flat water, I don't know how different it would be on white water.
Looking forward to seeing if Gumotex launch an open canoe with dropstitch hull - could be perfect!
I have a Twist and find it very uncomfortable. Mainly due to not being able to brace my knees against anything.
With the cover fitted to this, is it strong enough to brace knees against?
I'm not sure about canoes, I haven't heard of any plans for that but when it comes to kayaks then Rush2, Thaya, and soon Seashine are the current options. 🙂
No, it's not possible to brace against the cover - you'd probably undo it from velcros. There is an option to stretch the footrest's straps and make these serve as thigh straps. I saw a video with a guy rolling his Rush with this setup.
@@LetsGoPaddling thanks very much for the feedback! I have a Scout and previously a Palava, so a big fan of Gumotex and their canoes.
@@thingswelike, if you watch this video and carefully observe the Rush1 paddler, you'll see what I meant:
ua-cam.com/video/zC6W7BlPXLk/v-deo.html
In the meantime, I'm forwarding your comment about a DS canoe to Gumotex's product manager. 😉
You should try the SeaEagle Razorlite
I'll definitely try it out if I get an opportunity. At the moment I already own 3 high quality kayaks so I won't be buying another one (at least for now 😅)
The Razorlite is a very good kayak, but it differs in several ways from the Rush, ways that may make it less desirable, depending on the user. It has a completely open cockpit, with no protection from the elements. The Rush, on the other hand, has an optional spray deck and takes a spray skirt in that configuration. This would be essential for any open sea or ocean kayaking, or on rough waters. The Razorlite is all drop-stitch construction - floor and sidewalls - while the Rush uses drop stitch for the floor only, with air-filled tubes making up the side walls; this makes it more stable than the Razorlite. On the plus side for the Razorlite, it is considerably less expensive than the Rush, and has a 3 year warranty, vs. a 2 year warranty for the Rush.
Both kayaks also have different use cases - Razorlite is a flat water performance boat, while Rush is a typical rec kayak. Rush can handle WW up to grade 2 (it could possibly be pushed to WW3 if paddled by a skilled paddler) and my guess is Razorlite would not do WW - the SeaEagle x-series are for that.
Thanks to its detachable cockpit, Rush also enables me to explore the field of sit on top kayaks. So far, I've been paddling sit insides exclusively. They are my preferred type of kayaks but I always keep an open mind. 🙂