I gotta ask, so please don’t take offense to it. Do you know how to roll that kayak? If you are going to paddle with the skirt on....definitely learn how to roll. Most importantly...always make sure your skirt pull strap is out and not folded under the elastic band that holds your skirt on. I know you stated you have paddle for several years, but paddling with a skirt on is a whole other beast. With a recreational kayak...if you flip...you fall out. No worries....but with a skirt on....you aren’t coming out until you pull your release strap. It is also important to wear a helmet if you are going to be using a skirt. Just friendly advice from someone that has paddled for 30+ years. Enjoy your new kayak ma’am.

@MicajahMcCurry

2 жыл бұрын

100% hips. Its a flick that anyone can learn with good instruction over a few hours. Mastering takes awhile however.

@christopping5876

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree. Get a bit of training,it makes kayaking far more rewarding and gives you more confidence and understanding of your abilities.

Love this video.. I used to have a katana years ago now I'm older much I'm thinking about buying another one!!!

Great video, thanks! Well just to let you know that I have recently purchased a second hand sit on top Tootega kinetic kayak plus all the gear to keep me safe and warm. Of course I've broken the bank in the process. Main reasons for choosing the sit on top are: my age (68) , it is easier to get on and off, is more stable, I can have a seat with a higher backrest and it's easier for a beginner to paddle. A beginner, at 68?! Yes! Well, I did some canoeing as a youngster and a year ago my daughter-in-law invited my wife and I to join her at a nearby river to try out her new inflatable kayak. My goodness, paddling peacefully along the river was heavenly, and so from that day I decided that I just had to get a kayak, although for me it would have to be a rigid one. Watching your video has been a lovely experience, great footage! You've made an older man happy 😊 Thank you.

I have the Stratos-i would love a Katana too-congrats on your Purchase-true quality gear and will teach you paddling well!

Congrats to you! Have a good time with it!

Totally loved your clip, we want to buy a kayak and now I am so fantastically overwhelmed, you rock

@explorewithlucy93

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie! Sometimes you’ve just got to go for it😄

Just bought the same kayak yesterday, looking forward to getting out on the water this week.

Sort of reminds me of when I bought my kayak. As a child I had kayaked on multiple occasions and at some point I randomly remembered I really liked it. So I found a kayak (actually a canoe) club nearby and signed up for an introduction course. After that I borrowed a club kayak several times and I figured I'd go to the local kayak shop to get a better idea than what I could see online. So I arrived there going "Hey, I'm looking for a kayak, I want to go the distance, possibly multi-day camping, and I think I'll need kayak A or B." So they looked at me and went "Yeah, with your length and size, probably need one of those". So we dragged both models out on the carpet, sat in, checked sizes, and eventually took them both to the water. I must have spend like 4 hours on the water there, but when I came back I was like "this one please". Funny thing is, I came by bike. I din't have a trailer, heck I don't even own a car (advantage of living in a country with good infrastructure). Plus I told no one, not even myself, that I was going to buy a kayak. So after paying I had to go "Erh, hey, imma make a quick phone call....". Luckily my club mates had my back and within 15 minutes there was a van with kayak roof top loader thingies and we brought the kayak to the club! :D And that's how I bought a brand new 17' 7" (535 cm) P&H Scorpio Mk.2 sea kayak (and some gear)

You just got a new subscriber... Great video 👍🐀

I used to work for Peugeot. I wasn't a fan of the cars but as a fan of efficiency I did appreciate that 107. Good choice. I'm in the same sort of situation, saying, "Why aren't I travelling by river? I don't need to be carrying all this stuff - it can carry me!" But as a hiker surely the natural choice would be an inflatable boat. This may mean either bringing an extra bag (filling up space in the boat) or else sacrificing your sleeping bag, but you can sleep in the boat...

im about to get myself a katana 10.4, been into kayak since i was a child, lost my sport in late teenage years but im getting back into it, love how excited you get! subscribed, lmk if you ever in germany for some river exploring

@rampage2477

3 жыл бұрын

just got one love it

nice! congrats

I want a Kayak! ❤️

Great Boat Choice!

Almost identical boat to me! The only difference is I went with the 10.4. Enjoy the boat 👍🏻

@MicajahMcCurry

2 жыл бұрын

enjoy it!

I went river swimming yesterday for the first time, 15 degrees, still desperately want a kayak though

i have a katana 10.4 and a 9.7 and i have a dagger axiom only missing a playboat now realy but the axiom covers that partly at least

Hello Lucy 🙋. Great video and a nice kayak. What is the length of your Palm Vision paddle? Greetings from Bavaria.

I sold my First Kayak because it was to big for my car, just like yours😂 should gave done like you, still got another inflatable one.. Happy rowing

Thanks for the video, it's really great. Could I ask, how have you got on with the roof rack? I was looking at getting one and have a similar size car.

Hi, love the kayaking vids. Been inflatable kayaking myself all last year and took the plunge to buy a solid plastic one this year. The video quality and the colours on your video are lovely, what camera did you record this footage on? Hoping to get the yak back out soon after March! :D

Once you start looking at the rivers you realise that all the towns are built around them, and thus you can travel to all of them faster than rush hour traffic, completely bypassing hundreds and hundreds of barely moving cars. ;) And anyone can go swimming, but only some really cool person would be casually gliding by in a small boat, under a sign with a picture of them and a red line going through it.

Hi just watch your 3 kayak videos and must say what a beautiful place to go……have you done any kayak camping trips????…….I live on the Isle of Wight and we don’t have all that many places to go which are as nice as yours.

@explorewithlucy93

3 жыл бұрын

Warwickshire can be really pretty, but I would definitely like to go North or to Wales for some longer trips. I haven't quite managed any camping trips yet, but I have some exciting ideas for the summer

Whete did you get your roof rack from?

I’m considering the Dagger Katana or the Dagger Axis... I’m curious how you chose the Katana? BTW.. I did read your blog and I’m also considering the Pyranha Fusion II. I struggle with the choice between the more recreationally focused Axis and the whitewater focused Katana.

@explorewithlucy93

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dal, Honestly it came down to what I thought I would get the most use out of (I also considered the Axis). I live at least two or three hours from the sea and about the same from the lakes, so I knew a trip to either wouldn't be common and proper rec kayak wasn't essential. I enjoy a bit of whitewater alongside touring trips so I went for a kayak that is very manoeuvrable but is still comfortable for paddling long distances. For me it just came down to where I want to paddle the most. Hope this helps 😃

Hello, I'm wanting get a blow up boat . Do you know whether you need some kind of licence or can I just set up and go?

@SymeonPhronema

3 жыл бұрын

That will depend on your local laws. I'm sure they're posted online so I'd check there.

Lucy. Flip the kayak over on top of the car. It rides moire securely

@wonkylommiter6364

10 ай бұрын

Wrong. the makers advice is to never do that. upside down or J bars is the way to go and avoid damage/deformation of the hull.

This is will be my first kayak to buy after alot of reading reviews on crossover kayaks.. I'd love to know how you have found it? Have you have any issue with the skeg releasing ? Storage, ease of padding, tracking.. positives and negatives? Cheers and enjoy 😉

@explorewithlucy93

3 жыл бұрын

That's so exciting! I love my Katana. It's fantastic for flat water paddling. My only critique is if you want to go long distances it's a going to be a bit slower than a touring boat, but it does have the best of both worlds in terms of shape. And no issues with the skeg for me

@peterbarclay2472

3 жыл бұрын

@@explorewithlucy93 cheers for that 👍