Aqualide Chelan 120 VS 140 Comparison on Moving Water
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Comparing the Aquaglide Chelan 120 and 140 and taking them on a float down the Sacramento River in Redding CA.
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Happy Paddlin!
Dan
Perfect timing. I’ve been looking for pictures to see how they set up the 140 for a solo paddler but couldn’t find any. Could you do a review of how the 140 handles solo? Is it faster than the 120 because of the longer hull at the waterline?
Yes it’s faster and it tracks better. It’s not as quick and nimble as the 120 though. For my size I feel a lot more comfortable in the 140.
@@paddleboy84 have you ever measured how fast it can go, can it reach 4mph?
@@paddleboy84 sorry old comment, but I have to get something clear; when you say the 140 is faster but not as quick and nimble, do you just mean that the 120 is more maneuverable and has a faster acceleration while the 140 can uphold a faster pace due to its waterline and tracking?
So where was your 140 chilan view?
Great review! Really wish you'd gotten some footage on the 140 solo as well though.. (I know I'm a year too late)
are there any other benefits to the 140 except for more room?
Seems like all the molle and acotty mounts become obsolete in it when solo.
As an avid kayaker, do you think the 140 would handle well if one would take the front seat (positioned like in the 120) and have all the gear tied to the floor behind the seat?
(I have the option of buying a new Chelan 140 for $500 though I'd probably fit better in the 120 being 5,11, 166lbs and not owning a car.. but it's $1000+)
How does the 140 compare to the tandem Sea Eagle FT OR RT? I was leaning towards the FT. Thanks!
I am 6 foot and will be going with a 4 year old... I should do the 140, right, as opposed to 155?
Appreciate the review, looking for a tandem for wife and I but also something I could go solo in, some fishing...the 140 may be the one, would you think the 155 is too big as a solo?
How tall are you? If over 6’ I’d go 155. That’s what my folks use and it’s manageable as a solo. 140 is better as a solo and works ok with me and a small paddler up front
What pump would you recommend for a craft like this?
Is the promo code still valid? Seems not to be working any longer..
Just got this for me and the wife, what length paddles do you recommend? Thanks I'm 6'1 wife is 5'5
I like a 240cm in this kayak. Aquabound Mantaray or Stingray are really good paddles for the $$. Also available in 4 piece for packing down in you want that.
What length of paddle did you use since the Chelan is quite wide?
240cm is what I use
I'm 5'1 and used to an AE Expedition. I'm wavering between the 120 and 140. Mind me asking how tall your wife is?
She’s 5’5”
Get a job!
Did you get in trouble for mentioning wife’s weight? 🤦🏻♂️