Hi Richard here from Point 65. We have reached out to the reviewer many times and also posted comments on the youtube clip that disappear. We just had another e-mail from an interested buyer asking us about this review. A leaking section is extremely rare. And if it is a manufacturing fault we will exchange it immediately under warranty. Leaks do happen if the worker is sloppy when removing the kayak from the mold. But over the last 20 years I have had less than 10 cases where this has happened. If it is a puncture from an accident (the plastic is very tough so would have to a major force) such a puncture would take 10 minutes to seal and is very easy to do. The same goes for any plastic kayak. The advantage with a modular kayak is that it would not sink as only the section with the hole would fill with water. A regular kayak would fill completely and sink. So again, we don't understand why this reviewer has mede this review so one sided and without allowing us to comment or exchange or repair his kayak. If you read the comments there are many who are happy with our kayaks and also comment with surprise that the review does not mention how easy it is to repair and more.
Richard: Good to see your explanation of your product's material performance. I have a question for you: I'm an experienced kayaker and really like sit-on-top's for their versatility and simplicity. I'm 1.89 m tall and weigh 98 kilos (my inseam is 32 inches). I own an old beat-up ex-rental EXO Zippy kayak (10 feet, 100 kilo limit and 35 lbs carry weight) that I keep in Costa Brava Spain that I love but can't get one here in the US; in searching for an alternative I found the Point 65 Falcon. Am I too tall/heavy for the Falcon to use it in light chop (motorboat wake mostly in Los Angeles)? Any suggestions? I'm this >< close to ordering a Falcon but am concerned that I may be too big for it......I'm not afraid of an inch of water in the seating area but don't want to be overcome by a powerboat wave in Marina Del ray...
@@thanhattran9361 Sorry for the late reply, I don't have reply notifications enabled! I mainly use it on calm rivers and lakes. When it has been raining a lot and the river flow is quite strong, I can make progress upstream if I paddle hard. It's obviously not a fast kayak, but I find it usable.
I have had my Point 65 for about four years now and have had zero problems. My kayak does not flex like that at all. I go on lakes and the ocean and have been in choppy waters with no problems. I find it to be extremely stable.
Raye overlooks the fact that he drilled the crap out of a modular kayak attaching things that the kayak wasn't designed to have drilled into it. Every single hole drilled in that vessel is a hole that takes on water. Also he has that thing loaded full of stuff with even a 5lb weight in the back. By his the position of his legs in the kayak in the first min you can see that he's not a small guy and then he's loaded down the crap out of the yak. These kayaks have pretty unforgiving weight limits and this one is clearly "there".
Point 65 came out with a new angler kayak called the kingfisher. It’s pricier but I just got one. I haven’t taken it out yet because the ports are closed but materials wise it looks solid
I looked at it. 70 lbs for an 11 foot kayak? No thank you. I guess it's alright if you are mostly still, fishing. For actual "kayaking" at 11 feet I would not consider anything over 40-ish lbs. The 13.5 foot Mercury GTX sit-inside I ordered weighs 55 lbs which is light for a touring kayak designed for up to 3-foot waves.
@@gerardsmulevich6594 that’s fair and I’m glad you’re getting something that works for you I didn’t find the weight an issue at all, once I assemble it I put on the wheels and go right into the water, I like the stability and feel like I don’t move around too much I’m going to use for fishing and they just came out with a tandem middle section, which I can’t wait for.
@@cometier hi there, I’m pretty happy with it and I have a few projects to add features to it too. I haven’t been able to take too many trips (just 4 total) due to quarantine but it fits what I am looking for personally: Portability and storage: it breaks down into two parts, which allows me to keep it in a standard storage area in my apartment. I can carry one piece at a time through my apartment without much issue. When transporting, I am able to have the kayak inside the suv with the seats down. I didn’t have to invest in a rack. I can pick it the night before without fear of some messing with it, or even run errands in between my fishing trip, away from the elements. When fishing, I notice on slim a profile it has. Only 31 inches width. The pontoon design is stable and after a learning curve, I can stand up and sit down pretty easily, it does take two feet to balance, reminds me of when I went stand up paddle boarding. One mod I’m working on, is retractable stabilizers from pvc. My goal is to fish parallel to shore and I think it will help. You don’t really need to stand and fish on this kayak though, the seat has an adjustable height, just know that the higher you have the seat the higher the center of gravity. It’s a win in my book because without a modular kayak, my options were a inflatable or origami kayak, which has more downsides for me. I should post some quick videos and once I build out my stabilizers, I’ll get out on the water more, so I can provide a better review then. Some add-ons for the future: a tandem section to convert to a 2 person, an electric motor, stabilizers, fish finder
Thank you for the review. I'm trying to research this kayak, but so many videos are from distributors, and so few show the real challenges with the product.
NO problem..you're welcome. Personally the only positive I can say about this is it's convenience. Outside of that....it's a walmart kayak. I still have it...the repair solution they offered failed....but it only sees river and pond use and doesn't ever see big or rough conditions. It does the trick....but could be better.
@@TackleAdvisors I researched the tequila and from what I've gathered it's probably Point 65's least successful design. Their new Falcon seems much better (too bad it's too small for me) but their sit-insides like their Martini GTX is a fantastic kayak from all user reviews I've read and demos watched. I called a few stores here in the US and several told me the Martini sells like candy, no returns.
My (second hand) Point 65 North tequila was perfectly stable and safe on open sea, tested plenty of times on some 3.5 -4 m high waves. I frequently took it out for 9-10 km trips, nothing worrying apart from me occasionally getting sea sick, due to not seeing the horizon line between the waves. It may seem that your drain plugs aren't properly sealed, maybe faulty o-rings. That's a 50cent worth of repair to fix the problem. Or just completely seal it with silicone. I had numerous kayaks over the last 14 years. Out of all of these, the Tequila was by far the best compromise in terms of practicality (can be transported inside any car), lightness (each half weighs less than 14kg), versatility on any kind of water, ease of paddling, stability, direction on open water and wind, and even - yes- relative speed. As a plus I used to carry all my spearfishing equipment on it - which is both pretty heavy and voluminous. So, in my opinion, it's a pretty great entry level hobby kayak. And much more.
What kind of waves were they? Swell? A wind blown chop along the shoreline of about a foot came over the gunwales. I'm 6' 200lbs so that may be a reason. But in 12 footers ooof a 32 center console I frequently run would be an adventure in those conditions
That's quite an easy fix with a plastic welder. bit of screen and those strips. I've repaired 10 holes > 1 inch in th floor of my Ocean kayak and the repairs have held for > 8yrs.
Yeah. You're 100% correct. But this isn't really a serious kayak. But it's price tag borders on it. Would have been nice to have been rotomolded and more structually sound in that area. They sent me strips of the same pe that I melted in place using high tech....ahem...fire :) and that didn't hold. Betting the temp control of a plasti welder would have yielded a better fix.
Old Town Vapor 10, 44 lbs., Sit in- but very large cockpit/opening (easy entry/exit)tracks well and is stable. A buddy bought one last Thursday $319. I'm on my 3rd season, rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds - all good. Best 300 I ever spent!
Does your Vapor fit in the back cargo area of your hatch-back or SUV? Point 65's are the best option out there for portable yet "normal" performance kayaks as far as I can tell. I was going to get the Falcon Solo but I weigh 212lbs ( 6'-2 ) and thought that was too close for it's buoyancy limit. I ordered a Mercury GTX instead (Sit inside), arriving first week of December (2020). For any of you living in Europe looking for a GREAT sit-on-top that's LIGHT and FAST and very inexpensive (less than 300 Euros new) I strongly recommend en EXO Zippy 1 (Italian design...awesome!). I own one that I keep in Spain where I spend every summer (I live in the US) . I bought it used ((VERY used) from a rental company for $150 Euros and paddle in the Mediterranean with it. I wish they were available in the US. It's just 27 inches wide, 10 feet long and 34 lbs. You get wet no matter what. I get the cockpit FULL of water 1/2 km from shore ... waves just crash over it. No problem at all. The polyethylene hull is sealed air-tight and will not sink. the yak rides smooth even flooded to the gunwall (edge of cockpit). It's spec says weight limit 220 lbs (100kg) and I used it weighing 230lbs a year ago...just fine!
gerard smulevich I wouldn’t know. Being as I’m a full grown American man, and in The United States of America men drive full size pickup trucks🦅I’ll give you a pass as I see you’re a Euro😂Happy Thanksgiving🚣👍🏻
I totally understand, I bough a Tequila from point 65 too. Worst buying ever, the parts does not fit properly together. The tracking is a big issue if your purpose is paddling. I do not recommend this model neither this brand.
I own 6 Point 65 boats. 2 Martinis, 3 Mercurys, 6 midsections and a Rum Runner. None of my boats have that flex in the plastic. They are all very solid and thick. It looks like you have a defective unit. If you still have it, Contact the company and inform them of what happened and this video. Im sure they will take care of you. They dont want the bad publicity. This is one of 6 different versions of their modular boats. This one being the smallest. Not really meant for big boys like us, in my opinion More for small men, women and children. Its a tiny boat. Im sure you were frustrated. I would be too. Richard is the owner of the company and is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Ive spoken to him before and he was extremely friendly and helpful. Dollars over donuts that he will take care of you. Tell him you want to like the line and that you will make a new video review after he replaces the bad rear unit. Remember, Sheet happens. Most of everything we own is made in China. Even that prick Trump has his crap made there. You just got stuck with a unit that wasn't properly turned in the roto mold. Also, the fact that these are experimentals. They invented a half dozen boats that do what they shouldn't. Come apart. Give them another chance and go for something like the Martini for fishing. great tracking and rudder system. Something I think should be a requirement when fishing. Also, a tracking fin. Im one of their biggest fans and it was because how they took care of me. Good luck to you. I hope it works out and you are able to honestly say something nice about the experience after its resolved. One last point, The holes are a common point of leakage in any kayak. Case in point. ua-cam.com/video/nbrZcf0laaQ/v-deo.html
Sean A thanks for your input. I’m looking to purchase a Martini myself. I have a few questions if its not too much trouble. I’d like to purchase the Angler martini for fishing trips, though can I use it for touring as well? I didn’t see any weight difference between the two so I figured they’d both perform well. One last thing, is the Martini suitable for ocean trips too? Thanks in advance!
Thinking of buying a Point 65 Mercury GTX. Any steering or stability issues. I hear foot pedal steering mechanism is poor and fixtures/fitting are poor too, made in China ?? Thanks in advance.
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That is some good info but I don’t think calling the President of the United States a prick is a good idea. Keep the politics out of your kayak opinions. Political comments may piss some people off so have respect for everyone. We aren’t here for politics but your kayak info was much appreciated.
@@paulmanini9614 Paul, more disturbing than Sean calling Donald Trump a "prick" is you going all "karen" on someone for expressing an idea shared by approximately 52% (or more) of the US electorate. "
This is an unfortunate review. I understand this guy is disappointed, but anyone who owns one of these kayaks will notice that this one looks awful. How many holes have been drilled into it? You even have an open hole in the rear where the flex rack used to be.... no wonder it leaks! Also, it looks to have been left in the sun for months (maybe inside a car?). The color and the flex of the material do not look normal. As to the kayak, I bought mine because it comes apart so I can transport it and store it easily. Period. No, it's not the fastest kayak I ever used, but it does what it says on the package. I can fit it in my car, then unload it and be on the lake in 5 mins. If I had more space, yes I too would have bought something cheaper.
Dude, this thing was a turd from day one....it flexed like crazy from the moment I received it. It's only benefit is the convenience. All drilled holes were filled with 8500. Good luck with yours.
My English comprehension might be not the best. I say the kayak sinks because of a hole, might be plastic defect but the kayak itself does not seem to be bad, according to the other reviews. How did the company react? Did you contact them? You say it is not good for open waters, maybe they have changed plastic layers? The for the review, anyhow.
I am fairly strong kayaker and swimmer. However, due to a car accident I have gimpy legs.I have a hard time with my current kayak that sits on top of my subaru. Once I am on the water, I am O.K. but getting my kayak on or off my car is exhausting. I am thinking of getting this kayak or a similar one. I appreciate your review, but I found all your fisihing equipment, etc distracting to the review. I just plan an hour two on some of our local lakes for fun, sun and excercise. Maybe even get a 3 piece to take my dog. What would review be like if you were just to take it out without the additional equipment, wear and tear of pulling fish out of the water, etc.
Hi Debbie, I'm a fishing centric channel so that comes with the territory :) In terms of how it is as just a kayak. It has to be somewhat stable for me to trust it not to tip with a bunch of gear. It's tracking isn't all that great. But if you're goal isn't to cover tons of water to get somewhere it's fine. If exercise and being on the water is your goal it's great. It's very convenient. (It's remained in my SUV since posting this video) I can be on the water in under 3 minutes from park, drag to snap together. I'm 6' and 190 and it supports me perfectly. It's a little cramped but it's only a 10' kayak. For a recreational yak. I'ts OK. But the real draw is the convenience of the two parts. I bought mine for around 550$ through a price match from Austin kayak when it first came out (the new version with the keel and inflatable seat) I would assume if you added a third piece it would track a bit more true. If you have any other questions feel free to ask! Thanks!
I just back from west marine, they have a floor model on sale for $450 so i youtube it to decide if i should pick it up and who is the first video that pops up, small world
Haaa that's funny... That's about what I paid when it first came out. Austin kayak matched a price from some home furnishing store. It's in the back of my car now along with a float tube... Despite the issue it's still floating.... Small water only... Nottsafe for big water...
There must be a formula for the expansion allowances. Figure that out, then cut it by 30%. Start the fill with a long hose , so you can enter through the drain plug. Touch it up after that if you need to.
+larry hall it was. The water comes up through the suppers and pools in the storage area. A few hours and it fills up quite a bit. I can hear it like someone peeing in a bucket from there. The two plugs actually fixed water intrusion. When i sit in it the whole kayak flexes and it opens wider than what was seen in the video
Thanks NE Parks & Recreation Nice to see you think my brush with certain death was "Nice"... #realmenpaddlenotpedal........#jealousthatIdon'thaveahobiesadface.😀
Tackle Advisors no one is forcing you to go out on a defective kayak that had an issue from last year! I didn't see you paddling towards towards the shoreline as if your life depended on it, good thing you carry that fanny pack to keep you afloat! Why don't you " Advise" yourself an actual fishing kayak instead of that barely floating thin piece of plastic! lol!
The key is to remain calm in life threatening situation. I'm still mad that you didn't stay within 100 yards on our first time out........ LMAO Don't make fun of my fanny pack....without the 80s it may not be a thing.
Honest Review? come on. there are cracks around the scupper holes obviously causing the boat to fill up. Repair them already. And how much does this guy and all his gear weigh? As to tracking, it's a short boat. don't blame the boat for irresponsible ownership.
Hi Richard here from Point 65. We have reached out to the reviewer many times and also posted comments on the youtube clip that disappear. We just had another e-mail from an interested buyer asking us about this review. A leaking section is extremely rare. And if it is a manufacturing fault we will exchange it immediately under warranty.
Leaks do happen if the worker is sloppy when removing the kayak from the mold. But over the last 20 years I have had less than 10 cases where this has happened.
If it is a puncture from an accident (the plastic is very tough so would have to a major force) such a puncture would take 10 minutes to seal and is very easy to do. The same goes for any plastic kayak.
The advantage with a modular kayak is that it would not sink as only the section with the hole would fill with water. A regular kayak would fill completely and sink.
So again, we don't understand why this reviewer has mede this review so one sided and without allowing us to comment or exchange or repair his kayak.
If you read the comments there are many who are happy with our kayaks and also comment with surprise that the review does not mention how easy it is to repair and more.
Richard: Good to see your explanation of your product's material performance. I have a question for you: I'm an experienced kayaker and really like sit-on-top's for their versatility and simplicity. I'm 1.89 m tall and weigh 98 kilos (my inseam is 32 inches). I own an old beat-up ex-rental EXO Zippy kayak (10 feet, 100 kilo limit and 35 lbs carry weight) that I keep in Costa Brava Spain that I love but can't get one here in the US; in searching for an alternative I found the Point 65 Falcon. Am I too tall/heavy for the Falcon to use it in light chop (motorboat wake mostly in Los Angeles)? Any suggestions? I'm this >< close to ordering a Falcon but am concerned that I may be too big for it......I'm not afraid of an inch of water in the seating area but don't want to be overcome by a powerboat wave in Marina Del ray...
@@gerardsss1 Hi Gerald, I would go for the Tequila! GTX for a dryer ride , happy paddling! Richard
I've now had my Point 65 Falcon for just over two years of heavy use and it hasn't failed me yet! No leaks.
Hey man. Did you tried it on open water? How it work when again the flow?
@@thanhattran9361 Sorry for the late reply, I don't have reply notifications enabled! I mainly use it on calm rivers and lakes. When it has been raining a lot and the river flow is quite strong, I can make progress upstream if I paddle hard. It's obviously not a fast kayak, but I find it usable.
I have had my Point 65 for about four years now and have had zero problems. My kayak does not flex like that at all. I go on lakes and the ocean and have been in choppy waters with no problems. I find it to be extremely stable.
Raye overlooks the fact that he drilled the crap out of a modular kayak attaching things that the kayak wasn't designed to have drilled into it. Every single hole drilled in that vessel is a hole that takes on water. Also he has that thing loaded full of stuff with even a 5lb weight in the back. By his the position of his legs in the kayak in the first min you can see that he's not a small guy and then he's loaded down the crap out of the yak. These kayaks have pretty unforgiving weight limits and this one is clearly "there".
Agree this seems like an unwarranted harsh review of something which by all accounts is decent bit of kit.
In my ww Perception Arc I poured expanding foam into the bow and stern. It couldn't sink if it wanted to! Just a thought...
Yes Team Crooks
Team Crooks Do you mean like the stuff people use on houses? Great stuff?
Point 65 came out with a new angler kayak called the kingfisher. It’s pricier but I just got one. I haven’t taken it out yet because the ports are closed but materials wise it looks solid
I looked at it. 70 lbs for an 11 foot kayak? No thank you. I guess it's alright if you are mostly still, fishing. For actual "kayaking" at 11 feet I would not consider anything over 40-ish lbs. The 13.5 foot Mercury GTX sit-inside I ordered weighs 55 lbs which is light for a touring kayak designed for up to 3-foot waves.
@@gerardsmulevich6594 that’s fair and I’m glad you’re getting something that works for you
I didn’t find the weight an issue at all, once I assemble it I put on the wheels and go right into the water, I like the stability and feel like I don’t move around too much
I’m going to use for fishing and they just came out with a tandem middle section, which I can’t wait for.
@roland how have you enjoyed your point 65?
@@cometier hi there, I’m pretty happy with it and I have a few projects to add features to it too.
I haven’t been able to take too many trips (just 4 total) due to quarantine but it fits what I am looking for personally:
Portability and storage: it breaks down into two parts, which allows me to keep it in a standard storage area in my apartment. I can carry one piece at a time through my apartment without much issue.
When transporting, I am able to have the kayak inside the suv with the seats down. I didn’t have to invest in a rack. I can pick it the night before without fear of some messing with it, or even run errands in between my fishing trip, away from the elements.
When fishing, I notice on slim a profile it has. Only 31 inches width. The pontoon design is stable and after a learning curve, I can stand up and sit down pretty easily, it does take two feet to balance, reminds me of when I went stand up paddle boarding.
One mod I’m working on, is retractable stabilizers from pvc. My goal is to fish parallel to shore and I think it will help.
You don’t really need to stand and fish on this kayak though, the seat has an adjustable height, just know that the higher you have the seat the higher the center of gravity.
It’s a win in my book because without a modular kayak, my options were a inflatable or origami kayak, which has more downsides for me.
I should post some quick videos and once I build out my stabilizers, I’ll get out on the water more, so I can provide a better review then.
Some add-ons for the future: a tandem section to convert to a 2 person, an electric motor, stabilizers, fish finder
@@DiamondHead2010 hade varit nice med en video!
Thank you for the review. I'm trying to research this kayak, but so many videos are from distributors, and so few show the real challenges with the product.
NO problem..you're welcome. Personally the only positive I can say about this is it's convenience. Outside of that....it's a walmart kayak. I still have it...the repair solution they offered failed....but it only sees river and pond use and doesn't ever see big or rough conditions. It does the trick....but could be better.
@@TackleAdvisors I researched the tequila and from what I've gathered it's probably Point 65's least successful design. Their new Falcon seems much better (too bad it's too small for me) but their sit-insides like their Martini GTX is a fantastic kayak from all user reviews I've read and demos watched. I called a few stores here in the US and several told me the Martini sells like candy, no returns.
My (second hand) Point 65 North tequila was perfectly stable and safe on open sea, tested plenty of times on some 3.5 -4 m high waves. I frequently took it out for 9-10 km trips, nothing worrying apart from me occasionally getting sea sick, due to not seeing the horizon line between the waves. It may seem that your drain plugs aren't properly sealed, maybe faulty o-rings. That's a 50cent worth of repair to fix the problem. Or just completely seal it with silicone. I had numerous kayaks over the last 14 years. Out of all of these, the Tequila was by far the best compromise in terms of practicality (can be transported inside any car), lightness (each half weighs less than 14kg), versatility on any kind of water, ease of paddling, stability, direction on open water and wind, and even - yes- relative speed. As a plus I used to carry all my spearfishing equipment on it - which is both pretty heavy and voluminous. So, in my opinion, it's a pretty great entry level hobby kayak. And much more.
What kind of waves were they? Swell? A wind blown chop along the shoreline of about a foot came over the gunwales. I'm 6' 200lbs so that may be a reason. But in 12 footers ooof a 32 center console I frequently run would be an adventure in those conditions
3 metere high waves? are you sure about that. Or is it just some chop?
That's quite an easy fix with a plastic welder. bit of screen and those strips. I've repaired 10 holes > 1 inch in th floor of my Ocean kayak and the repairs have held for > 8yrs.
Yeah. You're 100% correct. But this isn't really a serious kayak. But it's price tag borders on it. Would have been nice to have been rotomolded and more structually sound in that area. They sent me strips of the same pe that I melted in place using high tech....ahem...fire :) and that didn't hold. Betting the temp control of a plasti welder would have yielded a better fix.
@@TackleAdvisors Take the section by a kayak shop where the employees deal with plastic welding a lot, this is an easy fix for them.
I have the Point 65 Martini, a modular sit inside. Used it probably 20-30 outings. No problems so far.
do you have any problems with water coming inside?
Old Town Vapor 10, 44 lbs., Sit in- but very large cockpit/opening (easy entry/exit)tracks well and is stable. A buddy bought one last Thursday $319. I'm on my 3rd season, rivers, creeks, lakes, ponds - all good. Best 300 I ever spent!
Does your Vapor fit in the back cargo area of your hatch-back or SUV? Point 65's are the best option out there for portable yet "normal" performance kayaks as far as I can tell. I was going to get the Falcon Solo but I weigh 212lbs ( 6'-2 ) and thought that was too close for it's buoyancy limit. I ordered a Mercury GTX instead (Sit inside), arriving first week of December (2020).
For any of you living in Europe looking for a GREAT sit-on-top that's LIGHT and FAST and very inexpensive (less than 300 Euros new) I strongly recommend en EXO Zippy 1 (Italian design...awesome!). I own one that I keep in Spain where I spend every summer (I live in the US) . I bought it used ((VERY used) from a rental company for $150 Euros and paddle in the Mediterranean with it. I wish they were available in the US. It's just 27 inches wide, 10 feet long and 34 lbs. You get wet no matter what. I get the cockpit FULL of water 1/2 km from shore ... waves just crash over it. No problem at all. The polyethylene hull is sealed air-tight and will not sink. the yak rides smooth even flooded to the gunwall (edge of cockpit).
It's spec says weight limit 220 lbs (100kg) and I used it weighing 230lbs a year ago...just fine!
gerard smulevich I wouldn’t know. Being as I’m a full grown American man, and in The United States of America men drive full size pickup trucks🦅I’ll give you a pass as I see you’re a Euro😂Happy Thanksgiving🚣👍🏻
Some inflatables are 👌 in glassy water. It has a detachable fin. I have one. But I also have a 17' plastic sea yak.
I totally understand, I bough a Tequila from point 65 too. Worst buying ever, the parts does not fit properly together. The tracking is a big issue if your purpose is paddling. I do not recommend this model neither this brand.
I own 6 Point 65 boats. 2 Martinis, 3 Mercurys, 6 midsections and a Rum Runner. None of my boats have that flex in the plastic. They are all very solid and thick. It looks like you have a defective unit. If you still have it, Contact the company and inform them of what happened and this video. Im sure they will take care of you. They dont want the bad publicity. This is one of 6 different versions of their modular boats. This one being the smallest. Not really meant for big boys like us, in my opinion More for small men, women and children. Its a tiny boat. Im sure you were frustrated. I would be too. Richard is the owner of the company and is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Ive spoken to him before and he was extremely friendly and helpful. Dollars over donuts that he will take care of you. Tell him you want to like the line and that you will make a new video review after he replaces the bad rear unit. Remember, Sheet happens. Most of everything we own is made in China. Even that prick Trump has his crap made there. You just got stuck with a unit that wasn't properly turned in the roto mold. Also, the fact that these are experimentals. They invented a half dozen boats that do what they shouldn't. Come apart. Give them another chance and go for something like the Martini for fishing. great tracking and rudder system. Something I think should be a requirement when fishing. Also, a tracking fin. Im one of their biggest fans and it was because how they took care of me. Good luck to you. I hope it works out and you are able to honestly say something nice about the experience after its resolved. One last point, The holes are a common point of leakage in any kayak. Case in point. ua-cam.com/video/nbrZcf0laaQ/v-deo.html
Sean A thanks for your input. I’m looking to purchase a Martini myself. I have a few questions if its not too much trouble.
I’d like to purchase the Angler martini for fishing trips, though can I use it for touring as well? I didn’t see any weight difference between the two so I figured they’d both perform well. One last thing, is the Martini suitable for ocean trips too?
Thanks in advance!
Thinking of buying a Point 65 Mercury GTX. Any steering or stability issues. I hear foot pedal steering mechanism is poor and fixtures/fitting are poor too, made in China ?? Thanks in advance.
is this kayak ok?......www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Point-65-Mercury-Solo-Take-Apart-Kayak-Red-Used/323902260817?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20180105095853%26meid%3D2d1d34867683470096d29f8e060f2432%26pid%3D100903%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D223552104632%26itm%3D323902260817%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2509164&_trksid=p2509164.c100903.m5276
That is some good info but I don’t think calling the President of the United States a prick is a good idea. Keep the politics out of your kayak opinions. Political comments may piss some people off so have respect for everyone. We aren’t here for politics but your kayak info was much appreciated.
@@paulmanini9614 Paul, more disturbing than Sean calling Donald Trump a "prick" is you going all "karen" on someone for expressing an idea shared by approximately 52% (or more) of the US electorate. "
Aren't there supposed to be plugs in those drain holes? Mine has plugs
This kayak looks like it has not had good care due to it's sun damage.
That last line about a moped had me dying!!
I could only afford half of the kayak.
Do a video with that spray on super sealer.
Ultraviolet light KILLS plastic.
This is an unfortunate review. I understand this guy is disappointed, but anyone who owns one of these kayaks will notice that this one looks awful. How many holes have been drilled into it? You even have an open hole in the rear where the flex rack used to be.... no wonder it leaks! Also, it looks to have been left in the sun for months (maybe inside a car?). The color and the flex of the material do not look normal. As to the kayak, I bought mine because it comes apart so I can transport it and store it easily. Period. No, it's not the fastest kayak I ever used, but it does what it says on the package. I can fit it in my car, then unload it and be on the lake in 5 mins. If I had more space, yes I too would have bought something cheaper.
Dude, this thing was a turd from day one....it flexed like crazy from the moment I received it. It's only benefit is the convenience. All drilled holes were filled with 8500. Good luck with yours.
My English comprehension might be not the best. I say the kayak sinks because of a hole, might be plastic defect but the kayak itself does not seem to be bad, according to the other reviews. How did the company react? Did you contact them? You say it is not good for open waters, maybe they have changed plastic layers? The for the review, anyhow.
They send me a few shreds of plastic to melt to fill the crack....that failed. The boat itself is very soft not very thick plastic at all.
I am fairly strong kayaker and swimmer. However, due to a car accident I have gimpy legs.I have a hard time with my current kayak that sits on top of my subaru. Once I am on the water, I am O.K. but getting my kayak on or off my car is exhausting. I am thinking of getting this kayak or a similar one. I appreciate your review, but I found all your fisihing equipment, etc distracting to the review. I just plan an hour two on some of our local lakes for fun, sun and excercise. Maybe even get a 3 piece to take my dog. What would review be like if you were just to take it out without the additional equipment, wear and tear of pulling fish out of the water, etc.
Hi Debbie,
I'm a fishing centric channel so that comes with the territory :)
In terms of how it is as just a kayak. It has to be somewhat stable for me to trust it not to tip with a bunch of gear.
It's tracking isn't all that great. But if you're goal isn't to cover tons of water to get somewhere it's fine. If exercise and being on the water is your goal it's great. It's very convenient. (It's remained in my SUV since posting this video)
I can be on the water in under 3 minutes from park, drag to snap together.
I'm 6' and 190 and it supports me perfectly.
It's a little cramped but it's only a 10' kayak.
For a recreational yak. I'ts OK. But the real draw is the convenience of the two parts. I bought mine for around 550$ through a price match from Austin kayak when it first came out (the new version with the keel and inflatable seat)
I would assume if you added a third piece it would track a bit more true.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask!
Thanks!
Debbie Klecan This is great for solo females under 200 pounds! I have one and can toss the two parts into the back of my Xterra, no problems.
I ASK YOU A QUESTION, ENTER WATER FOR JOINTS?
There is a weight limit to this kayak of 225 pounds total. That’s why it was bringing on water. (I own one of these.)
Crack above the rear scupper hole
Tackle Advisors how did it take on water if the crack is on the top?
Just drill another hole for the water to run out 🤨😏😆
Buy the sit inside one from menards. It’s cheap, great weight limit, and easy to use.
I just back from west marine, they have a floor model on sale for $450 so i youtube it to decide if i should pick it up and who is the first video that pops up, small world
Haaa that's funny... That's about what I paid when it first came out. Austin kayak matched a price from some home furnishing store. It's in the back of my car now along with a float tube... Despite the issue it's still floating.... Small water only... Nottsafe for big water...
when you got the kayak out of the water I could see you did not have it snapped together....
And?
How did you install the rod holders at the back? They don’t come standard but looks like you have modified with some form of a channel.
Rivets and Austin kayak rails
What about useing a mix, for closed cell blow in foam ? Would be light, and fill the space, displacing the water.
I actually thought about buying some of the fence poast foam...but not being able to control the pressure i didn't want to blow out a 1000$ kayak
There must be a formula for the expansion allowances. Figure that out, then cut it by 30%. Start the fill with a long hose , so you can enter through the drain plug. Touch it up after that if you need to.
I thought they were self bailing...
I was laughing at that dirty air comment...
Clean air floats better
I have been trying to explain that to the wife... she just doesn't get it.
HAAAAAA
Dude hat hole you keep showing is not your problem. There is another leak. No way you get that much water you are draining inside your yak.
+larry hall it was. The water comes up through the suppers and pools in the storage area. A few hours and it fills up quite a bit. I can hear it like someone peeing in a bucket from there. The two plugs actually fixed water intrusion. When i sit in it the whole kayak flexes and it opens wider than what was seen in the video
Why not plug the scuppers? If water gathered you could bale.
That's what I did in the video when i cut the Lunker city grubster up in pieces
I suspect the kayak is much more stable than your camera was in this video. 10 minutes of looking at your feet shaking all over the screen.
thanks for sharing =0
nice!
Thanks NE Parks & Recreation
Nice to see you think my brush with certain death was "Nice"... #realmenpaddlenotpedal........#jealousthatIdon'thaveahobiesadface.😀
Tackle Advisors no one is forcing you to go out on a defective kayak that had an issue from last year! I didn't see you paddling towards towards the shoreline as if your life depended on it, good thing you carry that fanny pack to keep you afloat! Why don't you " Advise" yourself an actual fishing kayak instead of that barely floating thin piece of plastic! lol!
The key is to remain calm in life threatening situation. I'm still mad that you didn't stay within 100 yards on our first time out........ LMAO
Don't make fun of my fanny pack....without the 80s it may not be a thing.
LOL...Once again...cool as a cucumber.....Ebonix saved my life!!
That spider though.....
Tackle Advisors that spider though......!
Honest Review? come on. there are cracks around the scupper holes obviously causing the boat to fill up. Repair them already. And how much does this guy and all his gear weigh? As to tracking, it's a short boat. don't blame the boat for irresponsible ownership.
Terrible idea to wear a camera on one's head, try telling a story, and film.
Bad publicity for this kayak make and model