Sun Dolphin Aruba 10 kayak review - What you need to get started kayaking
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- Опубліковано 28 лип 2024
- As we get into kayaking, we bought new Sun Dolphin Aruba 10 kayaks. I show their features and the differences between kayak types. I wanted to share what we bought, why we bought them and how easy it is to get into kayaking!
Our kayaks are basic recreational kayaks and not specialty kayaks like people get for white water fast rivers, or the kayaks people get for big water like ocean kayaks. The ones we have are well suited for lakes, streams, slow rivers and other areas where casual paddling is the activity of the day.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Good Mythical Morning
02:12 Why I bought kayaks
05:40 Features of the Sun Dolphin Aruba 10 kayak
06:47 Types of beginner kayaks
10:34 Storing our kayaks
11:09 Our recreational kayak life vests
13:10 Should you buy kayaks?
14:21 Where we will be using our kayaks
15:04 Kayak accessories
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I hope this video was informative. I'd love to hear your kayak tips and experiences in the comments below!
The Sun dolphin kayak. The best kayak money can buy. I’ve had four of these. I have taken mine out and ice flows, through harsh Rapids, over the top of rocks and tree logs. Needless to say, I beat the crap out of my dolphins, but they always get me there and back. An excellent little boat.
Nice that you include our lowly Canadian dollar in your pricing! I'm considering this kayak for my wife. She got me a Pelican for my birthday this month. This kayak is $479. Before taxes up my way. So I'm watching UA-cam videos on all the rec kayak reviews, anyway congrats on your kayaks ,can't get over the price you got them at
Thank you - I try to always remember our friends all around the world!
very informative!
I might add- if there is a chance of capsize, consider float bags. While in shallow water, fill one with water to see if it sinks. My kayak did, so I put bags in the front and rear ends.
That's a GREAT point! I have found out that these brands can have that problem if you're in rough waters. Thanks for watching!!
Enjoyed your video, my wife bought 2x kayak five years ago, for$199 @ K Mart ( same make ). Our family uses them all the time on Big Bear Lake ,Ca .
I am not a small man 210 lbs nor is my wife a small...TMI..Best to get out on still water choppy conditions your butt gets wet, the back storage is Not water proof. Plastic is a little flexible on top where hatch is . Mine bent in do to winter storage from other people not noticing heavy items fell on it . Will need to put extra seals, thicker. The seat is thin also adding waterproof bottom padding . Two hours setting on hard plastic ouch. Good leg position adjustable A + H2O = fun..
Yeah these kayaks certainly do not have any waterproof areas! We got cheap stadium cushions to make the seats more comfy. Thanks so much for your comments!
Ironman LP,
This was very helpful, thanks
You're welcome!
I have a very nice fiberglass kayak. A thing of beauty I paddle with joy.
BUT.
I cry when I hit rocks
I can’t go into shallow water areas and turn around.
I can’t toss it inside my van.
My buddy has a sun dolphin. It is great. He upgraded to a better kayak and I bought his Sun-dolphin. It’s a fun little boat.
Hello there Wayne! Really enjoyed your energy in this, was wondering if a year later you've encountered any issues that may have made you regret the purchase?
No we still use and enjoy these kayaks. Bigger/better ones are out there, but they are more costly and harder to handle!
Am considering getting into the kayak sport. We dont really have good rivers or lakes here but a really really really beautiful ocean protected by reefs. Most kayaks would rip my bank ac. Not this one. Anyway. Nice video man. I think this one will be good with a few modifications such as fins and rudder.
If there's a chance of waves getting water inside, a sit on top might be a better option for that unless it's calm!
@@WayneTheBoatGuy You reply even on such an old video. Thanks man.
Yess i was wondering about a sit on top kayak but wont the higher center of gravity pose problem ?
Pls advise me.
@@hanas_340 yeah every type has trade offs.
For example ours are fine on our river but we do try to face into any wakes from boats so we don’t get capsized. The sit-on type do have a higher center of gravity but no chance of getting flooded. Ocean kayaks are usually long and sleek and sit in, but like you said they’ll break your bank.
It’s a shame you can’t easily try before you buy, because if your waters are calm enough, these could be a good option.
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I know this is a long shot but Sun Dolphin discontinued the aruba 10 and I’ve been looking for a purple one for a very long time. If you still have the one in this video would you be willing to sell it?
Dang - I did not know they stopped making them. Unfortunately ours isn't for sale - sorry!
I bought the last one in northern Illinois at Blain’s Farm and Fleet and I only got a $20 discount, I will make a 1 hour drive this week to pick it up…well done video!!!
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