If your gone do van life you should look in to getting a packraft. They basically like inflatable kayaks but when there not aired up they roll up in to the size of roll of paper towels or a sleeping bag. They can get kind of expensive but if your gone do van life its much more compact easy to fit in to a van then a regular Kayak. Also you can actually fit this on to a backpack along with all your camping gear. So if you wanted to hike your way up river on a trail and then paddle back down you can. If your interested in possible doing this look in to alpacka packrafts or Kokopelli those are top two brands in the US. Just something to think about any way.
Nice video. I just sold my 80 lb kayak for an UL. Can’t wait to get it. If I could make one suggestion... use cinch straps instead of ratchet straps. Especially on hot days. It’s too easy to warp or crack a kayak with the power of a ratchet strap.
Blinderb yes I have some of those straps too. If I use the ratchet straps I make sure it’s not too hot and I park in the shade! I saw a video on the crescent Facebook page of the damage some ratchet straps did to this one woman’s kayak!
We spent the weekend at greers ferry this weekend. Always beautiful and so much fun. Love the kayak setup. Kayak camping sounds like fun. Great video! Keep it up
Kelly, your Kayak vids have really caught my attention! I've been wanting to get back into fishing for quite some time. A Kayak similar to the one you have seems to be perfect for what I am looking at. So, I'm doing my research, taking my time, but looking at buying me one of these rascals so I can get out there and enjoy some mountain lakes this summer! Thank you!
i highly recommend it! It was such a good purchase! I actually think I am going to start getting into fishing, especially now since I have the boat for it! a fresh fish fillet over the campfire sounds like heaven!
thank you ! iv been looking in to cresent kayaks! right now im just starting out and thought i had bought what would be good for all i want to do with out spending to much but after being on the water just a few times i know i was wrong so really wanting to up grade! what i got was an 2 Ozark trail angler 10 and its my first ever kayaks i think they are nice for newbies like my sister and i or smaller kids but we realize they are just not going to work for us like we wanted! also its nice to see a girl doing this cuz most are men and they are always like oh this is a small light kayak and throw it over their shoulder and its like 75lb and im like oh hell no im 5,3 there is no way i can do that lol heck iv got a jeep wranger and i cant even get my 44 pound kayaks up there with out help im just to short and i have to us a step stool to do the straps my sister is a little taller then me and she cant do it alone either lol but we are learning and getting better at it lol
Deff recommend getting a pair of quality cam straps. Id say either NRS or Yakattack. There both awesome straps but you cant get them tight enough to hurt the hull. Great video girl. Awesome
We picked up a pair she got the ultra I got the light. We're both love to fish. There both great floats. However if you're a bigger guy I would recommend getting the 12 ft light tackle. Crescent makes the absolute best floats hovering around the $1,000 mark.
I got stranded at Cow Shoals and spent the night on an island full of bugs. The water started rising from the dam at Heber Springs and caught me. I went head over keister down river and made it to the other shore. The horn could not be heard that far downstream. I waded back out at six the next morning. Glad to be alive. I was trout fishing with chest waders.
I was just at Dicks Sporting goods thinking a would pickup one at season end close out price, not a kayak in the store, this time last year they had about 50, thanks virus
Awesome! If you are really that allergic to Poison Ivy, I work in natural wellness in Spfd, Mo and Mama Jeans has a product that is a homeopathic Poison Ivy help. You might look into it. Tiny to carry for backpacking too. Ask me if you need help!
Thank for the review and so stoked you got one of our kayaks! Keep sharing your ventures with us!
Crescent Kayaks I will for sure! Many more to come :)
Kelly Hays Hikes 💪🙏
Crescent Kayaks you need more dealers in the Pacific Northwest!
If your gone do van life you should look in to getting a packraft. They basically like inflatable kayaks but when there not aired up they roll up in to the size of roll of paper towels or a sleeping bag. They can get kind of expensive but if your gone do van life its much more compact easy to fit in to a van then a regular Kayak. Also you can actually fit this on to a backpack along with all your camping gear. So if you wanted to hike your way up river on a trail and then paddle back down you can.
If your interested in possible doing this look in to alpacka packrafts or Kokopelli those are top two brands in the US. Just something to think about any way.
Very nice video, love the Crescent line up!!!
Thank you, I am very partial to the Crescent line up as well.
Wow full circle been following your AT thru-hike and just got a Crescent CK1 and then I remembered you were the first to introduce me to the brand.
Omg!!!!! I grew up in Heber Springs!!!!! Love your channel
A great video!! Thañk you for sharing!
Nice video. I just sold my 80 lb kayak for an UL. Can’t wait to get it. If I could make one suggestion... use cinch straps instead of ratchet straps. Especially on hot days. It’s too easy to warp or crack a kayak with the power of a ratchet strap.
Blinderb yes I have some of those straps too. If I use the ratchet straps I make sure it’s not too hot and I park in the shade! I saw a video on the crescent Facebook page of the damage some ratchet straps did to this one woman’s kayak!
We spent the weekend at greers ferry this weekend. Always beautiful and so much fun. Love the kayak setup. Kayak camping sounds like fun. Great video! Keep it up
Awesome review. I'm also looking into kayak camping and crescent seems to have some of the best 👌
Looking at purchasing this kayak, thanks for the review. This video had everything, kayak, cat, and the Grateful Dead.
nice Kayak looks like you had a great day at the lake
That's a sweet kayak right there definitely take that out summer 2022
Kelly, your Kayak vids have really caught my attention! I've been wanting to get back into fishing for quite some time. A Kayak similar to the one you have seems to be perfect for what I am looking at. So, I'm doing my research, taking my time, but looking at buying me one of these rascals so I can get out there and enjoy some mountain lakes this summer! Thank you!
i highly recommend it! It was such a good purchase! I actually think I am going to start getting into fishing, especially now since I have the boat for it! a fresh fish fillet over the campfire sounds like heaven!
Nice lake. Looks like fun 😍
thank you ! iv been looking in to cresent kayaks! right now im just starting out and thought i had bought what would be good for all i want to do with out spending to much but after being on the water just a few times i know i was wrong so really wanting to up grade! what i got was an 2 Ozark trail angler 10 and its my first ever kayaks i think they are nice for newbies like my sister and i or smaller kids but we realize they are just not going to work for us like we wanted! also its nice to see a girl doing this cuz most are men and they are always like oh this is a small light kayak and throw it over their shoulder and its like 75lb and im like oh hell no im 5,3 there is no way i can do that lol heck iv got a jeep wranger and i cant even get my 44 pound kayaks up there with out help im just to short and i have to us a step stool to do the straps my sister is a little taller then me and she cant do it alone either lol but we are learning and getting better at it lol
Nice kayak setup. Great video. Crow✌️
Deff recommend getting a pair of quality cam straps. Id say either NRS or Yakattack. There both awesome straps but you cant get them tight enough to hurt the hull. Great video girl. Awesome
Josh Tatum thanks for the tips! & thanks for watching!
One of my daughters just moved to Conway Arkansas. Stay safe lil lady I sure do enjoy ya videos
This girl makes me want to move to the south 😫
Great video. I’d like to get a nice kayak and go up the Little Red River.
Really nice job on the video btw. The lakes in Arkansas are beautiful.
I officially have a crush on Kelly ☺️
Crush Hell! She is the most beautiful creature on the internet. Smart, pretty, funny, outdoorsy. PERFECT!
a tip: you can watch movies on flixzone. I've been using them for watching loads of movies during the lockdown.
@Princeton Lucian Yup, I've been watching on Flixzone for years myself =)
I enjoyed watching your video. Thinking about getting an Ultra Lite.
Thanks 4 sharing. Aloha🌴🎣🦃
Thank you! I highly recommend :)
We picked up a pair she got the ultra I got the light. We're both love to fish. There both great floats. However if you're a bigger guy I would recommend getting the 12 ft light tackle. Crescent makes the absolute best floats hovering around the $1,000 mark.
amen on too hot for hiking in arkansas. you got right idea, the lake. informative info on the new kayak.
I got stranded at Cow Shoals and spent the night on an island full of bugs. The water started rising from the dam at Heber Springs and caught me. I went head over keister down river and made it to the other shore. The horn could not be heard that far downstream. I waded back out at six the next morning. Glad to be alive. I was trout fishing with chest waders.
Oh wow! That is a crazy story! So glad you are okay!
Greerz is now like a sardine can in summer... I remembr going as a kid in the 90z and it waz much bettr... Ahhh good ol dayz
If you ever get up to the Bull Shoals area, look me up and go for a paddle on Norfork or Bull Shoals with me.
Beautiful day ,beautiful lady nice vid lil bit.
Heee cool vid !=8)
Casey Jones you better watch your speed! Come around the bend you know its the anthem! Good tunes!!
Second time watching it !=8)
I was just at Dicks Sporting goods thinking a would pickup one at season end close out price, not a kayak in the store, this time last year they had about 50, thanks virus
Dennis S yah I didn’t mention in the video but it took me like a month to get this one once I finally decided. Madness
Super nice channel! Subscribed 🤟🏼
Martin Bundgaard thank you!
nice kayak, car and girl. you know how to enjoy every moment. 👍 +1 sub
I like the idea of a light kayak. Do they make one that holds two people?
Yes. It’s called the Crew. I think it weighs around 80lbs
That is good love your videos be cool 😎 too kayak and have a great day chill by a fire
Grew up in Arkansas. Reside in Missouri now. Lord it’s nice to see an Arkansas girl.
Grew up in Missouri and reside in Arkansas now. The Arkansas girls are alright. ;-)
You must of sprayed honey sun block on, cause those boys were just worker bees when they saw you!
Awesome! If you are really that allergic to Poison Ivy, I work in natural wellness in Spfd, Mo and Mama Jeans has a product that is a homeopathic Poison Ivy help. You might look into it. Tiny to carry for backpacking too.
Ask me if you need help!
Can i ask when theres some smaller waves does the water come up over the front?
I was hoping to see you stand up and use the kayak as a paddleboard.
Beautiful vidio🙂
do not use ratchet straps, they can deform your kayak, especially on hot days, use cam straps instead, pull as tight as you want.
Much better option.
40 lbs? That’s awesome. I swear mine weighs about 85lbs.
cool video
Brian Richard thank you!
How do you like that d2?
ALL MINE 😍😙😙😙
Is that a 67 or 68 plymouth fury in the background at 4:17?
Perillous S 67!
@@kellyhays23 Very cool. Love those old Plymouths!
You would get along with my dad and grandpa lol gpa bought a brand new one in 67. Dad got him this replica for his 78th bday this year.
You definitely need to invest in a good paddle
hey girl is that y’all’s lake house or did you rent it for a bit??
It’s my friends parents lake house
You look fine in that thumbnail and in video 😉😊
Any people of color in this area? didn't see any.
i watched 20 vlogs
Hottie in the reflection!
You can’t get any cuter than this chick.
Hello Beautiful 🌹❤️
You need a kayaker buddy. (wink wink) :)
How old are you woman
Guess
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