Yeah pretty new to sport so any advice appreciated. Trying to execute a barrel roll ATM but no luck. Hip pads would definitely help Thanks. P.S Do dagger make hip pads
@@dirtbikeadv Yes they do. I got their hip pad kit and had to pad them out a lot to fit by bottom. I also got the dagger back band to make it easier to roll. Not an easy boat to roll, but it's doable. Enjoy!
Hi Clare, Yes I have done a couple camping trips in the Axis now and it works really good. The trip I am talking about in the video I did and only went a third of the way the water was way too low. I didn't take the wheels in the end so there was a lot of dragging the kayak in the shallows. There is not a ton of room in them so you definitely have to travel light. I stuffed the tent and sleep bag up in the bow and the rest of my gear under the hatch. Looks like a lot of room but it does get a bit tight. Some observations from a beginner, they are a bit of a handful in the rapids a little slow to turn and cumbersome. If you are planning doing a lot of rapids maybe consider the Dagger Katana which has a bit more rocker. Secondly they are a bit difficult to get in and out of it you don't have a shallow bank to pull up to. Thirdly I would consider this model much closer to a touring kayak than a crossover as they are quite quick across the water so you can cover a lot of ground pretty quickly. If your thinking of purchasing one always consider your own weight. I am a 100kg bloke so if you are a lot lighter you can go for a smaller kayak. It's the same for motorbikes start with what you weigh. Hope this helps Regards Steve :)
@@dirtbikeadv Thanks Steve! Really helpful. I've had a demo paddle in the Axis and it felt very "right" for me. I won't be doing a lot of rapids. I'm also happy to travel light. I've got the chance to buy one at a good price so think I'll just go for it! 😊
@@dirtbikeadv Thanks Steve! Really helpful. I'm 54kg and 5'3". And always happy to travel light! I don't think I'm that interested in doing rapids. So I think I might go for the Axis.
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Great review and overview. I’m
Looking at a cross over like this and this was extremely helpful. Cheers.
Looking forward to the first camping trip vid.
I suggest tossing some hip pads in there for added control.
Yeah pretty new to sport so any advice appreciated. Trying to execute a barrel roll ATM but no luck. Hip pads would definitely help
Thanks.
P.S Do dagger make hip pads
@@dirtbikeadv Yes they do. I got their hip pad kit and had to pad them out a lot to fit by bottom. I also got the dagger back band to make it easier to roll. Not an easy boat to roll, but it's doable. Enjoy!
Have you done a camping trip in your Axis yet? I'm considering getting one, and interested to know how you got on!
Hi Clare,
Yes I have done a couple camping trips in the Axis now and it works really good. The trip I am talking about in the video I did and only went a third of the way the water was way too low. I didn't take the wheels in the end so there was a lot of dragging the kayak in the shallows.
There is not a ton of room in them so you definitely have to travel light. I stuffed the tent and sleep bag up in the bow and the rest of my gear under the hatch. Looks like a lot of room but it does get a bit tight.
Some observations from a beginner, they are a bit of a handful in the rapids a little slow to turn and cumbersome. If you are planning doing a lot of rapids maybe consider the Dagger Katana which has a bit more rocker. Secondly they are a bit difficult to get in and out of it you don't have a shallow bank to pull up to. Thirdly I would consider this model much closer to a touring kayak than a crossover as they are quite quick across the water so you can cover a lot of ground pretty quickly.
If your thinking of purchasing one always consider your own weight. I am a 100kg bloke so if you are a lot lighter you can go for a smaller kayak. It's the same for motorbikes start with what you weigh.
Hope this helps Regards Steve :)
@@dirtbikeadv Thanks Steve! Really helpful. I've had a demo paddle in the Axis and it felt very "right" for me. I won't be doing a lot of rapids. I'm also happy to travel light. I've got the chance to buy one at a good price so think I'll just go for it! 😊
@@dirtbikeadv Thanks Steve! Really helpful. I'm 54kg and 5'3". And always happy to travel light! I don't think I'm that interested in doing rapids. So I think I might go for the Axis.
What is your height?
I'm six foot 183cms!
6'1"