U got balls of steel my friend i just ordered a Tucktech and didn’t think it could last in chop and wind like that without capsizing or taking on a ton of water and sinking. Thanks for the test, be safe!
I started using pool noodles as I lost one of my original grey ones. I found them to be better as they cover more area and protect the body from scratches and I can also rest my knees against them.
It is great if there are no waves. I took it on a backcountry camping trip with extra load and it did very well. It was a small lake with calm water. It is designed for flatwater.
@@nonamewandererhow much weight did u have in it? I’m about to order one and want to use for some trails near Algonquin and Killarney I don’t plan to hit at stage 2 rapids but you never know! I think I’ll be around 280lbs loaded for a 4day trip
@@Kenword69420 I think it was close to 250 lbs for me. Tucktec rates it at 300 if the weight is adequately distributed. I believe 280 would be fine if you distribute the weight between bow and stern. Water gets in easily due to open cockpit design, so be careful in a choppy water while loaded with additional weight.
Inflatable or foldable kayaks are NOT meant for open waters!! They are light and you will get pushed by wind they aren’t comfortable because you are giving up performance and comfort by buying a foldable or inflatable. They don’t track well and can’t handle choppy conditions.
U got balls of steel my friend i just ordered a Tucktech and didn’t think it could last in chop and wind like that without capsizing or taking on a ton of water and sinking. Thanks for the test, be safe!
Yes, it fills up with water quickly. Otherwise, it handles it pretty well. I take it on to choppy waters rarely.
Looks fun!
Sue it is fun. It just becomes a bit hassle in choppy waters.
The tucktec kayak is NOT meant for those conditions!
did you attach a pool noodles to the side of yours? i know it comes with those small grey ones. thinking of buying this kayak and that's a good idea
I started using pool noodles as I lost one of my original grey ones. I found them to be better as they cover more area and protect the body from scratches and I can also rest my knees against them.
Thank you for the video. On calmer open ocean days, does it handle better?
It is great if there are no waves. I took it on a backcountry camping trip with extra load and it did very well. It was a small lake with calm water. It is designed for flatwater.
@@nonamewandererhow much weight did u have in it? I’m about to order one and want to use for some trails near Algonquin and Killarney I don’t plan to hit at stage 2 rapids but you never know! I think I’ll be around 280lbs loaded for a 4day trip
@@Kenword69420 I think it was close to 250 lbs for me. Tucktec rates it at 300 if the weight is adequately distributed. I believe 280 would be fine if you distribute the weight between bow and stern. Water gets in easily due to open cockpit design, so be careful in a choppy water while loaded with additional weight.
brave man!
Is that the 8 foot model? seems tight in there.
It is 10 feet. It has a wide design which makes it look smaller.
Yooo with a boat like that you gotta go against the waves or your gonna sink or take water everytime if you run into them like that
It is difficult to control in high winds and choppy waters since it is very light.
Inflatable or foldable kayaks are NOT meant for open waters!! They are light and you will get pushed by wind they aren’t comfortable because you are giving up performance and comfort by buying a foldable or inflatable. They don’t track well and can’t handle choppy conditions.
I'm aware of that and that's exactly what I mentioned at the end of the video. This was just for fun.
Nice vid. But this isn't its intended use.
I'm aware of that and that's exactly what I mentioned at the end of the video. This was just for fun.