Great video! I have the standard version of the sport. I'm jealous of the inflatable seat back. I did eventually buy the drop stitch floor and think the different connector was a big mistake. I didn't realize it had the SUP type connector and had to leave it behind on my last outing (first trying to use with the drop stitch floor). I love the larger cockpit as I always have trouble boarding and exiting. And the large bag is appreciated as I don't have trouble fitting the kayak back into it (like with a lot of camping gear). Other than the drop stitch floor connector, my biggest complaint is with the seat. Twice now I've sat ON the seat back, which meant I've had to try adjusting it while in the kayak. Not a fun thing to do, let me tell you! Overall, a very well built kayak that I would gladly buy again, although if I had to do it agian I'd probably upgrade to the standard elite version (not the sport).
Hey there user-wd1eg2bn7t! No issues there. The Ozito isn't capable of inflating the chambers to pressure so no chance of overinflating. The job of the Ozito is just to fill the chambers for you and reduce the setup time even more. Of course this means that you will need to use the double action hand pump provided to bring the chambers up to pressure and to get you on the water. Sing out if you have any other questions. Happy to help. Kayaks for Fishing.
I just purchased this kayak because of the big cockpit for fishing. Without the extra flooring and using a backbone will it be hard enough and can I reach the webbing on the top to store a small tackle canister?
Hey there Terry, not sure about this one as you are using the soft floor version with the backbone. The dropstitch floor version seen in the video is a bit more rigid than the back bone version but will be fine for what you need by the sounds. Reaching the deck bungee up front is easy peasy too 🙂. Sing out if you have any other questions, happy to help. Lee
I use the soft floor with a backbone. If you install the backbone correctly and inflate the floor to 1 psi, you won't feel the backbone under the floor. Reaching the front of the boat is no problem, but you may need to scoot forward a bit depending on how far forward you position the seat. It's adjustable. The backbone makes a significant difference in tracking, but if you're fishing, you may not need it.
Great video!
I have the standard version of the sport. I'm jealous of the inflatable seat back. I did eventually buy the drop stitch floor and think the different connector was a big mistake. I didn't realize it had the SUP type connector and had to leave it behind on my last outing (first trying to use with the drop stitch floor).
I love the larger cockpit as I always have trouble boarding and exiting. And the large bag is appreciated as I don't have trouble fitting the kayak back into it (like with a lot of camping gear).
Other than the drop stitch floor connector, my biggest complaint is with the seat. Twice now I've sat ON the seat back, which meant I've had to try adjusting it while in the kayak. Not a fun thing to do, let me tell you!
Overall, a very well built kayak that I would gladly buy again, although if I had to do it agian I'd probably upgrade to the standard elite version (not the sport).
Great vid, question, with the ozito blower, do you have to be careful not over inflate, causing damage? just inflate 3/4?
Hey there user-wd1eg2bn7t! No issues there. The Ozito isn't capable of inflating the chambers to pressure so no chance of overinflating. The job of the Ozito is just to fill the chambers for you and reduce the setup time even more. Of course this means that you will need to use the double action hand pump provided to bring the chambers up to pressure and to get you on the water. Sing out if you have any other questions. Happy to help. Kayaks for Fishing.
I just purchased this kayak because of the big cockpit for fishing. Without the extra flooring and using a backbone will it be hard enough and can I reach the webbing on the top to store a small tackle canister?
Hey there Terry, not sure about this one as you are using the soft floor version with the backbone. The dropstitch floor version seen in the video is a bit more rigid than the back bone version but will be fine for what you need by the sounds. Reaching the deck bungee up front is easy peasy too 🙂. Sing out if you have any other questions, happy to help. Lee
I use the soft floor with a backbone. If you install the backbone correctly and inflate the floor to 1 psi, you won't feel the backbone under the floor. Reaching the front of the boat is no problem, but you may need to scoot forward a bit depending on how far forward you position the seat. It's adjustable. The backbone makes a significant difference in tracking, but if you're fishing, you may not need it.
@@restonthewind Thanks so much. A really detailed reply. Thanks for taking the time to respond and happy paddling!