How It's Made: Sterlings Sea Kayaks Factory Tour

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Not all kayaks are created equal, and this week we find out what it takes to make some of the highest performance kayaks in the world! Sterlings Kayaks are designed and built in Bellingham WA, with Sterlings and his team of incredible craftsmen. The attention to detail and uncompromising attitude when it comes to materials and construction makes these some of the most sought after kayaks in the world. We were honored to get a tour behind the scenes to see the process and learn a little more about the man behind the brand.
If you'd like to learn more about Sterlings Kayaks please visit his website www.sterlingskayak.com/
If you're in the Portland Area you can also demo one of his kayaks at Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe.
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  • @kevinwaters-marsh217
    @kevinwaters-marsh217 Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome video. A true master boat builder, Mr. Sterling, thank you. I have a greater appreciation for my boat and the workmanship that goes into it. Thank you Dan. I can tell from your voice how proud you are of your past association with Mr. Sterling. Great work, thank you.👍

  • @paddlefaster
    @paddlefaster Жыл бұрын

    I'd never heard of Sterling kayaks before. They're absolutely stunning!

  • @HeadwatersKayak

    @HeadwatersKayak

    Жыл бұрын

    For rough water performance and rolling they are second to none that I’ve tried.

  • @bgphillips4239
    @bgphillips42392 жыл бұрын

    Nice work as usual, Dan. I hadn't heard of Sterlings until I paddled with a woman recently who has one... turns out she lives about half a mile down the street from me. She paddles an Ice Kap, but they seem to make a few different nice boats. I had wondered why their skegs were so close to the middle of the boat, but his explanation makes sense.

  • @PubnicoExpat
    @PubnicoExpat3 жыл бұрын

    I met Sterling on a few occasions and paddled his personal boat at one of our local kayak meets. It's so true these are the Ferraris of kayaks. Even paddling his boat which was set up for him still was better than any other boat. I too am ruined for all other kayaks and I hope to own one of his boats someday. I've driven by his shop countless times but still haven't stopped in as I'm afraid I might buy a boat. Someday I will.

  • @Hutch_moto
    @Hutch_moto3 жыл бұрын

    Cool old craftsman that still innovates, getting rare .

  • @joycedimaggio3816
    @joycedimaggio38163 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful kayaks! Thanks for the tour!

  • @sgtjim
    @sgtjim3 жыл бұрын

    These boats are insane. I looked on their site before you mentioned the "Ferrari of Kayaks" .. and sure as heck are priced up there, but they're beautiful.

  • @markj9312
    @markj93123 жыл бұрын

    Love your Chanel man keep paddling

  • @311rooster
    @311rooster3 жыл бұрын

    Love that orange boat color

  • @vanlifenomad
    @vanlifenomad3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent workshop great upload, All the best from the UK

  • @piyachetty3023
    @piyachetty30233 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff dan great video loving these how the boats are made videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Frsmyr
    @Frsmyr Жыл бұрын

    Very cool tour. Nice kayaks.

  • @hartleyglenn33
    @hartleyglenn333 жыл бұрын

    Makes me want one!

  • @ramiroguerrero6331
    @ramiroguerrero63313 жыл бұрын

    I have lots of design with fiber knowledge, they are using the right construction methods and materials, I will buy my first kayak from him 🤓

  • @TWjazz78
    @TWjazz783 жыл бұрын

    This is fascinating! Thank you!

  • @ajw007white6
    @ajw007white63 жыл бұрын

    Great video sir thank you for sharing cheers🍻🍻🍻

  • @arthurjonesbey9999
    @arthurjonesbey99993 жыл бұрын

    So wanna try a sea kayak.

  • @BernPisarcikJr
    @BernPisarcikJr3 жыл бұрын

    Having a Bonafide and 2 outbacks, this man’s workmanship has intrigued my interest to try something new. Thank you, great video.you take the mic like a pro.

  • @XtraordinaryFishing

    @XtraordinaryFishing

    3 жыл бұрын

    Trying to decide between a hobie or going with bonafide any pros/cons

  • @BernPisarcikJr

    @BernPisarcikJr

    3 жыл бұрын

    Xtraordinary get something with pedals if you plan on fishing. I upgraded my son from SS107 to a 2020 Outback. He is much happier fishing.

  • @goldenboomer1
    @goldenboomer13 жыл бұрын

    A craftsman of the old school.. I had a chance to chat with him prior to a family 2 month long distance paddle (AK to WA) last year. Too bad I am landlocked, I would enjoy a chance to try one...

  • @kenmiller5318
    @kenmiller53182 жыл бұрын

    Awesome

  • @cup_and_cone
    @cup_and_cone3 жыл бұрын

    Buy once, cry once. Those are lifetime boats right there. Can't believe they have hulls below 40lbs.

  • @bottomlinebassin2001
    @bottomlinebassin20013 жыл бұрын

    These things are works of art, and 50#!?

  • @rickquist3992
    @rickquist39923 жыл бұрын

    *Ferrari* sums those up nicely!

  • @ae_pd
    @ae_pd3 жыл бұрын

    😍

  • @rocksinthesky5918
    @rocksinthesky59183 жыл бұрын

    “Now just an old man tryna fake it” tooo humble

  • @yokaiofwater
    @yokaiofwater3 жыл бұрын

    Can you do a video on sit in fishing kayaks and your opinions on them?

  • @georgewilliamssr5230
    @georgewilliamssr52303 жыл бұрын

    Some day Sterling. I may have you build me a boat.

  • @Novafreak64
    @Novafreak643 жыл бұрын

    Don't know if I wanna save up for a Fathom or a Reflection

  • @outdooradventurenorway
    @outdooradventurenorway3 жыл бұрын

    In a couple years, i know you don't send stuff, you need to send me a sterling kayak to Norway... maybe with personal delivery, this is up to you 😁🇳🇴👋

  • @manhpham6379
    @manhpham63793 жыл бұрын

    What country is this factory in?

  • @manhpham6379
    @manhpham63793 жыл бұрын

    i am Vietnamese.What country is this factory in?

  • @tobias3t290
    @tobias3t2903 жыл бұрын

    Anybody know about Progression in Europe? I'd like to try it on the water. Danmark, Sweden, Norway or Germany.

  • @istra70

    @istra70

    2 жыл бұрын

    Check " Tiderace" kayaks...

  • @mcjondumoran7472
    @mcjondumoran74722 жыл бұрын

    hello Uncle I Want To Have A Kayak Boat But I Don't Have To Buy A Kayak Because I'm Still Studying And Then I'm Just Looking For My Tuition To Pay For. At school Because My Family Is Poor Then Our House Is Just Near The Sea I Fished Using Only The Handline On The Side Only The Side I Really Want To Have A Kayak So I Can Go Deep For More Dish. I am from the Philippines

  • @LifeisGood-ye8rl
    @LifeisGood-ye8rl2 жыл бұрын

    $1220 more expensive than the NDK Romany/explorer standard layup and nordkaap. Still more expensive than the Skim Kayak made in Germany. Does this man have a kayak model call the grand delusion?

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