Good day, After I viewing your videos and reading your comments, I think you are the person on the internet with the most amount of experience with this kayak. This kayak seems to be a very good choice if you want something that : #1 is quick and easy to set up, #2 is easy to carry, #3 paddles just fine for a few miles max., #4 has OK tracking, #5 is not a speed demon, #6 is fairly durable, and #7 can be had for a reasonable price. Does this summarize your take about this kayak, or am I missing something? Thanks Pierre
Hi I know this review is quite old but anyhow here goes .. I have an advanced elements expedition elite that I use for long distances or bad weather,I have a stearns I use in similar conditions but I don't go as far so ad my partner uses the stearns in Sumner and the trips are short and have no room in my van to store another stearns .. this kayak you are using seems to track well have you a Skeg with it,I have ordered one but I am going to adapt it to take a Skeg to help with tracking ..what are your thoughts on this oh this review is the best on utube for this inflatable great work
Thanks for the question and feedback. Here’s my take: out of the box this kayak is Ok for distances for up to four miles, without wind. More than that, you’d definitely want a little more direction control like your retrofit skeg idea would provide. That’s assuming you’re on flat water with no current. I’ve paddled this one over 10 miles with current and the direction control was not an issue because I was mainly just paddling to control my direction and the current did all the work. I hope that makes sense.
Since shooting the video I’ve upgraded to a hardside kayak now that I have a better vehicle to haul it with, and I can confidently say the Sevylor is far more stable (less tippy) than the hard side kayak.
Update: I also tested this kayak out in some swift water and Class I rapids on Arizona's Verde River. See my video review here: ua-cam.com/video/JbB7ixGQPyc/v-deo.html
How stable are these? Are they stable enough to fish out of? Also, I've always been worried about inflatables in case of holes/ air leaking. So how is the material on it? Thanks in advance! Great review btw!
Its stable enough for most freshwater fishing situations, unless you live in Minnesota or Michigan. I wouldn't want to try landing a big muskee or northern with this thing.
It could definitely be punctured if you're not careful. If you've ever ridden a tube on a water park ride, this kayak is of similar grade material. Pretty durable but not puncture proof.
bwanner have only used it a couple of times but the only thing keeping me from using it more is lack of time. I'm actually buying another one for my wife so we can go on adventures together.
Update: I've been using this kayak a lot more over the summer months and have really come to love it. I've published a couple more reviews with this kayak on flowing rivers. It's really a great kayak!
I just bought this. I had trouble inflating it by myself. Can you post video on how you attached pump to the values. I start to pump and the pump attachment pull out of valve, you need 2 people. Can u send video or pics on how you did this. Please;)
Around the 9:00 minute mark you can see clearly that it's a one person job. You should have three interchangeable nozzles attached to the end of the hose. The key is to have the appropriately sized nozzle in place for the chamber you're inflating. One more tip: When you've reached capacity for each chamber, push the rubber valve opening in all the way before disconnecting the hose. That way you won't lose air. Of all the inflatables I've owned, the pump that comes with this Sevylor boat has the most user-friendly hose connections I've ever seen.
Just got this kayak and set it up in our livingroom to see how easy it was before we go camping in a few weeks. I did have the same problem of the pump attachment coming out of the valve, if the hose wasn't straight up, will work with it. I've had two other kayaks, the first, a Lifetime sit on hard plastic. Used it for several years, but was getting tired of loading on top of of our 4Runner. Last year I got an Intex Challenger K1 inflatable. Liked it but being a sit in, and how it was designed made it a hassle cleaning and drying it out before deflating. Then I came across the Sevylor sit on which hopefully will be easier to clean dry out. I've had Carlisle paddles for a while, since the paddles that come with kayaks aren't the best. I am impressed how well the Sevylor tracked on the lake and handled on the river in your other video, even though, I will be sticking to lakes and slow moving rivers (I live in Washington State). I'm more than likely going to get a duffel bag to carry the kayak, pump and seat in, as I'm not so keen on the back pack idea. Thanks for the video, can't wait to try the kayak out.
No sorry, I haven't used the K5. Been using this one almost a year now and I love it more and more each time I take it out. Especially when I see the hassles other kayakers (hard shell and inflatable) deal with. Now planning a trip for Spring 2019 on the Colorado River in Northern AZ.
I had a k5 and it was awesome but these days go with a dropstich kayak. They have them on ebay for about 700 but it's a rigid 15 psi boat that like a solid yak.
Yes. I'm very impressed with how much back support the seat cushion provides. What you may not be able to see well in the video is that there are adjustable straps that connect the back of the seat cushion to the body of the kayak. It really helps keep the seat back upright and sturdy.
When you use a hand pump it gets pretty hard to pump when the chambers are maxed out. As soon as the pump really starts resisting, I use my free hand to squeezed the chamber and go by feel. Important: after you pump it up, do not leave the kayak in direct sunlight and not on the water. The heat will expand the air in the chambers and weaken or blow the seam(s). Btw, I have two of these now. my buddy did over inflate one and ripped the seam on a small chamber. I was able to repair it with rubber cement. Boat's as good as new now.
Sorry for slow reply. UA-cam didn’t notify me of your comment. That was one of the things I was most concerned about. It tracks better than I expected. There’s a small fin in front and back to help keep it straight. The fuller you pump it up the more rigid the craft is and the better it tracks. Also, I’ve learned to be careful when folding it up to not bend the fins out of shape. I hope that helps.
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with your assessment. Sorry for the poor quality. Since I knew I was going into the water for my first time on this kayak I used my waterproof GoPro 3. It has no playback option on the camera itself, so I was unable to check the video or audio quality until I transferred the recording from a memory card to my computer. 😐
Thank you for the video and the helpful comments. This should be an interesting little goodie to have.
Wish you would have shown the seat setup!
Good day, After I viewing your videos and reading your comments, I think you are the person on the internet with the most amount of experience with this kayak. This kayak seems to be a very good choice if you want something that : #1 is quick and easy to set up, #2 is easy to carry, #3 paddles just fine for a few miles max., #4 has OK tracking, #5 is not a speed demon, #6 is fairly durable, and #7 can be had for a reasonable price. Does this summarize your take about this kayak, or am I missing something? Thanks Pierre
Yes I would agree with all of your statements above
@@AZWonders Thank you for the quick response. Pierre
Hi I know this review is quite old but anyhow here goes .. I have an advanced elements expedition elite that I use for long distances or bad weather,I have a stearns I use in similar conditions but I don't go as far so ad my partner uses the stearns in Sumner and the trips are short and have no room in my van to store another stearns .. this kayak you are using seems to track well have you a Skeg with it,I have ordered one but I am going to adapt it to take a Skeg to help with tracking ..what are your thoughts on this oh this review is the best on utube for this inflatable great work
Thanks for the question and feedback. Here’s my take: out of the box this kayak is Ok for distances for up to four miles, without wind. More than that, you’d definitely want a little more direction control like your retrofit skeg idea would provide. That’s assuming you’re on flat water with no current.
I’ve paddled this one over 10 miles with current and the direction control was not an issue because I was mainly just paddling to control my direction and the current did all the work. I hope that makes sense.
Hi kayak looks good I’ve had a few sevylors before how did it feel not tippy then ?
Since shooting the video I’ve upgraded to a hardside kayak now that I have a better vehicle to haul it with, and I can confidently say the Sevylor is far more stable (less tippy) than the hard side kayak.
Great video, helpful
Update: I also tested this kayak out in some swift water and Class I rapids on Arizona's Verde River. See my video review here: ua-cam.com/video/JbB7ixGQPyc/v-deo.html
Do you think it would actually hold the 400lb capacity its rated for
Probably. Although I wouldn’t want to put 400 pounds in it a take to choppy or moving water. Would be a little tippy.
excellent review thank you so much.
How stable are these? Are they stable enough to fish out of? Also, I've always been worried about inflatables in case of holes/ air leaking. So how is the material on it? Thanks in advance!
Great review btw!
Its stable enough for most freshwater fishing situations, unless you live in Minnesota or Michigan. I wouldn't want to try landing a big muskee or northern with this thing.
AZ Wonders Is the material of the kayak thin enough to be punctured by fishing hooks, rocks/ pavement, or branches in the water?
It could definitely be punctured if you're not careful. If you've ever ridden a tube on a water park ride, this kayak is of similar grade material. Pretty durable but not puncture proof.
I'm curious, now that you have had it for a while, do you still use the K1? Are you still as pleased as you were originally?
bwanner have only used it a couple of times but the only thing keeping me from using it more is lack of time. I'm actually buying another one for my wife so we can go on adventures together.
Update: I've been using this kayak a lot more over the summer months and have really come to love it. I've published a couple more reviews with this kayak on flowing rivers. It's really a great kayak!
I just bought this. I had trouble inflating it by myself. Can you post video on how you attached pump to the values. I start to pump and the pump attachment pull out of valve, you need 2 people. Can u send video or pics on how you did this. Please;)
Around the 9:00 minute mark you can see clearly that it's a one person job. You should have three interchangeable nozzles attached to the end of the hose. The key is to have the appropriately sized nozzle in place for the chamber you're inflating. One more tip: When you've reached capacity for each chamber, push the rubber valve opening in all the way before disconnecting the hose. That way you won't lose air. Of all the inflatables I've owned, the pump that comes with this Sevylor boat has the most user-friendly hose connections I've ever seen.
Just got this kayak and set it up in our livingroom to see how easy it was before we go camping in a few weeks. I did have the same problem of the pump attachment coming out of the valve, if the hose wasn't straight up, will work with it. I've had two other kayaks, the first, a Lifetime sit on hard plastic. Used it for several years, but was getting tired of loading on top of of our 4Runner. Last year I got an Intex Challenger K1 inflatable. Liked it but being a sit in, and how it was designed made it a hassle cleaning and drying it out before deflating. Then I came across the Sevylor sit on which hopefully will be easier to clean dry out. I've had Carlisle paddles for a while, since the paddles that come with kayaks aren't the best. I am impressed how well the Sevylor tracked on the lake and handled on the river in your other video, even though, I will be sticking to lakes and slow moving rivers (I live in Washington State). I'm more than likely going to get a duffel bag to carry the kayak, pump and seat in, as I'm not so keen on the back pack idea. Thanks for the video, can't wait to try the kayak out.
Have you used a Sevylor K5, can you compare??
No sorry, I haven't used the K5. Been using this one almost a year now and I love it more and more each time I take it out. Especially when I see the hassles other kayakers (hard shell and inflatable) deal with. Now planning a trip for Spring 2019 on the Colorado River in Northern AZ.
I had a k5 and it was awesome but these days go with a dropstich kayak. They have them on ebay for about 700 but it's a rigid 15 psi boat that like a solid yak.
How tall are you? I'm almost 6ft. Do you think i would find it comfortable/long enough?
I'm just shy of 6 ft tall and have never felt limited by space in this kayak. I hope that helps.
@@AZWonders Thank you. I already bought one. Been on the lake twice, I enjoy it. Your videos were helpful.
is the back rest stable enough to lean back into?
Yes. I'm very impressed with how much back support the seat cushion provides. What you may not be able to see well in the video is that there are adjustable straps that connect the back of the seat cushion to the body of the kayak. It really helps keep the seat back upright and sturdy.
How do you not over inflate?
When you use a hand pump it gets pretty hard to pump when the chambers are maxed out. As soon as the pump really starts resisting, I use my free hand to squeezed the chamber and go by feel. Important: after you pump it up, do not leave the kayak in direct sunlight and not on the water. The heat will expand the air in the chambers and weaken or blow the seam(s).
Btw, I have two of these now. my buddy did over inflate one and ripped the seam on a small chamber. I was able to repair it with rubber cement. Boat's as good as new now.
How well does it track?
Sorry for slow reply. UA-cam didn’t notify me of your comment.
That was one of the things I was most concerned about. It tracks better than I expected. There’s a small fin in front and back to help keep it straight.
The fuller you pump it up the more rigid the craft is and the better it tracks. Also, I’ve learned to be careful when folding it up to not bend the fins out of shape.
I hope that helps.
The fish eye view is not really a great way of showing a video…!
Thanks for the feedback. I agree with your assessment. Sorry for the poor quality.
Since I knew I was going into the water for my first time on this kayak I used my waterproof GoPro 3. It has no playback option on the camera itself, so I was unable to check the video or audio quality until I transferred the recording from a memory card to my computer. 😐
wanted to like video this but the audio is the worst I've ever heard on a video the voice is super low and the background noise super high.