I wish there was a store like yours in my area... The only stores here that sell them are every big box store and of course there staff knows nothing about them... It's nice to see a store owner that is passionate and knowledgeable about what they sell...

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

I wish we had a headwaters in every town! For now I'm happy to be the community kayak shop on KZread. Happy Paddlin Stephen!

@oldguydiscgolf9631

4 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain ... most a the big names in kayaks are NOT available here in the Denver area ... I think there is a Jackson dealer close, but little else. I agree with Dan, make it happen man! Get us a Headwaters store in every major metropolis! :) That would be sweet ... I may say %$#@ it and drive out your way ... I grew up on the San Joaquin Delta so it would be great to visit. My parents lived in Rio Vista for a spell so I'm very familiar with the Lodi area.

Seeing kids on the water and learning this sport is just good for the soul. Good job and great video!

Great relationship you have there. The greatest thing we have is family.

@zacjohnson452

3 жыл бұрын

Dom would like to give you a hug

@JackRR15

3 ай бұрын

Meh family sucks and not the greatest thing everyone has.

Ethan at the end is a rock ⭐️. Fun kid. Good job Dad.

Thank you. Wife bought me a pelican 120 and I have never gone out in one or read up on it. I'm 61 yes old, 250lbs and needless to say had a very bad experience... here's where you come in... You showed foot rest adjustments (did not know I even had them) Backrest adjustments. Knees. I was ready to sell the kayak, but now I'm looking forward to the next adventure. Thank-you George Remple

@HeadwatersKayak

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad to hear this. The property adjusted kayak makes all the difference

Thanks for that. i sat in my new kayak trying it for fit & said to the missis I've got to become the boat & she spat her tea out & nearly choked. It's ok she missed the kayak 😁👍.

Buddy you have really helped me a lot in the last couple of weeks..I'm learning more from you than anybody...u are teaching me a lot..thank you man...I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart...kyackin is very important to me...I'm retired and trying to stay active and stay in shape and have fun and u are helping me do that...thank u sir..you are a good man..

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry Newman love you hear that buddy. Keep Paddlin.

That wee boy is class!

I just want to say thank you. Picked up a titan 12 in the grey goose color on tuesday and your staff and Josh were awesome. I love the videos and the great customer service. Learned about your shop from Greg blanchard,so shout out to him as well

This video and another on this channel helped me decide on what kayaks to buy. If you are going to buy a kayak buy it from these guys!

Perfect timing - my Aventura 140 gets delivered Friday!

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Nice dude! Enjoy. Get a skirt. Lots more content coming your way

Name a better Kayaking channel than this guy. I'll wait haha

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

PU BG haha too kind. Dane Jackson is pretty bad ass though.

@steveprinty5674

4 жыл бұрын

⏳you will have to wait a very long time⏳☺️

Good info but I love watching you and your son kayaing together. I started both my children out kayaing at the age three. I would put them in the back hatch with an airbag as a back rest. My daughter is 22 yrs old and my son is 19yrs old. We all still paddle together. Of course they have their own boats now and those are my most enjoyable memories. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for making these vids. 1st was so good, I am watching all. At 62 yrs I am switching to kayaks from canoes, and I love hour info

This video was really helpful. Learning how to sit in a kayak is foundational. This video very clearly explains how and why. The follow up "Kayaking 101" by Headwaters Kayak then moves on from sitting to proper paddling form. Both are essential for beginners! Thanks so much!

looks like a great little boat-love your reverse paddling techniques

I purchased the 140 based on your excellent reviews.... I also own the wilderness systems Pungo 120 again based on your fantastic reviews. Thank you so much.

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Gutierrez so rad! Love hearing that. Hope they both serve you well for a long time.

@Dan Just wanted to say thank you for all your advice. Watching you from way up here in WI, I've scheduled a demo with a local store (ironically his name is Dan as well) and am going to be trying out the Feel Free Moken 10 v2 (or one similar that he has in stock, as the standard is what I'm interested in) for a possible very first kayak ever to go fishing in. You make things super easy to understand and entertaining to boot.

That's the kayak I'm buying next thanks to your other videos and this one. You do a great job doing what you do. Thanks

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Denton Dunn have a lot of fun doing it so thanks for watching! Be sure to use the link in my bio to purchase. It helps supports the channel. Or a local dealer is always good too.

Found out about the Feelfree Adventure from you. Made a 250 mile round trip from PA into NY yesterday and picked up our first touring kayaks. A 125 and 140. Can’t wait to get on the water. Thanks so much for your videos.

@HeadwatersKayak

3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. So glad we could help you out. I think you’ll love it

It's great to see the info on the Aventura. I bought my Aventura 125 three years ago and there was next to zero information on them. They are an extremely well equipped kayak for the money. I have only been able to use mine three times in that three year period and am looking forward to many more paddles in it this year.

Fun video, great info as always , thanks guys 👍🏻

I enjoy watching your stuff

Thanks for this. I've never had a boat before that had thigh braces, so I need to practice with them.

Hi Ethan. Looks like yall had fun!!

Tell your buddy he's the man. Looked good in that Eddieline. Way to go Ethan.🙂

Dan, great video, lots on info in a few minutes. Ethan, I can see you being a future Tsunami Ranger(look them up)..thanks again

Started out connecting with your Yak ended up connecting with your son! Awesome!

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Rick he’s a cool little dude. I’ll play this at his wedding.

@rick7025

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeadwatersKayak Haha. he will act embarrassed but he will love it.

😆😆 Ethan was so funny.

@kingjoebail7300

4 жыл бұрын

The star of the show, he even threw some hashtags

Awesome video! Thanks Dan and Ethan! That Rio looks sweet but the Feel Free seems like a great value. God I'm Jonesing for a yak! :) (being a Jones, this is a normal happening ... no worries)

Two of the best things in life...kids and kayaks. My regards to Ethan. Good rockin-out at the end of the video. Btw, I’m trying like stink to find an aventura in Maine. Not to be found for love or money. If you’ll ship cross-continent, let me know!!

@HeadwatersKayak

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t ship, but appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching.

Great video for us novices!!

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

J.W. M. Rhyne Jr that was my hope.

Thanks so much! I love my adventura, didn’t know how to adjust foot pegs. The only things I’d change is a paddle holder and seat that supports more beneath my thighs. Other than that it’s perfect.

@HeadwatersKayak

2 жыл бұрын

Twist the Knob 90 degrees and slide them

Great video !!!

awesome video!

Great info. Ty.

115 become the boat helped me so much my first time in a touring sit in

Really enjoying your channel and learning alot. My wife and I are about to purchase our first real kayaks and your channel has given us great advice. What would be the proper paddler weight range for the 110 vs 125?

Thanks for sharing

After doing more research i am liking these Feelfree Aventura kayaks more and more for what they have to offer. Had my mind set on a Dagger Axis because the drop down skeg and storage room for multi day camps. Problem was Axis didnt have the hatch in the bow for storage. Aventura does plus its 27 inches wide and i dont lose stability where the Dagger Stratos is only 24 inches wide plus its 400$ higher which makes a huge difference when you buy 3 at a time saves me 1,200$

Hey headwaters, Im super intrested in your videos and specifically the moken standard v2, any idea when you guys will restock? love your videos keep up the great work

I am thinking of either the Rio your son was in or the Skylark for myself. 65 year old , 5 foot, 125 lb woman wanting to do lakes and rivers. And I want to take my 20 lb Cavalier some with me.

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Rio would be ideal for you.

I like that boy !

Ethan makes the Rio look like a Fathom!

Hello Dan how you doing. You are a great teacher man I learned a lot for you. Love watching your Channel. I share some of your videos to help people get a kayak. I have one question? I have big very very wide feet sz13 4 EEEE WITH fat wide toe. Do you know if they make foot brace wide enough for people with wide feet like me. My foot brace on my kayak are too small and my feet will not stay on them because they are so wide. The way you were showing your feet in the kayak I would not be able to do that especially with shoes on. There is no water shoes or regular shoes that will fit me. I have to wear flip-flops to fit me but I can barely put them on my feet. I have to sit down pull the straps wide enough then slide my foot in 2 wear my flip-flops. That's just how wide they are . It's embarrassing sometimes so I mostly kayak barefooted 👣. I have to wear flip-flops year round even at work because that's the only thing that will fit me and won't crush and my toes. It really sucks having wide feet like this It's so embarrassing .Do you know if they make any wide foot brace for kayak. Thank you Dan you take it easy.

Love your videos, but a shotgun mic or wireless would be really helpful.

Hi, Ethan.

If the boat is so short that it doesn't have a bow storage compartment, it's not a touring kayak; it's a recreational kayak. On the positive side, it does have perimeter lines. So few recreational kayak manufacturers bother with such safety features. Maybe call it a hybrid recreational-touring kayak?

Hi Dan! I've been watching some of your videos, and I was wondering if you could offer some advice for someone looking to buy their first kayak. I've had some experience whitewater kayaking, but I've always rented before, and now I'd like to get my own kayak at an affordable price. I'm looking for a sit-in kayak for someone weighing about 150 pounds without gear; a solid rotomolded model in the $700-999 range. So far the Jackson Zen and Dagger Axiom have caught my eye, but they're a little out of the price range. Any suggestions? I live in Miami, Florida so there aren't a lot of specialty whitewater kayak vendors near me. Thanks again for the great videos!

Nice video. What brand is your life jacket and is it comfortable?

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Susan Sibille I typically always wear a Stohlquist life jacket. This was one I just had kicking around it’s an interesting hook. I prefer my Stohlquist edge for sit inside paddling.

So I ended up getting an Aventura 140. I think it’s going to need some thigh support - both to keep my butt from falling asleep and to push my legs up a little further into the thigh braces. What would you recommend? Thigh risers (and do those get glued to the bottom and sides of the boat?)? Or some kind of pad under the seat? Any product recommendations would be appreciated.

Would you say people can go Kayaking now in the winter long as temp is around 40's ? I'm thinking about ordering Feelfree AVENTURA V2 140 kayak after watching this video.

..You thoughts on Ascend 12T ???

My 125 comes Friday! (although it was supposed to come Monday... And today.)

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Martell I hope it gets here soon! Prime paddling season is here.

How is a kayak that short a touring kayak? How many days can you go on tour with it? Great fit video none the less!

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Ladd I would say it’s a recreational touring kayak. I’m trying to differentiate from open cockpit Rec boats to the idea of a kayak you lock into. I would tend to agree though and 11 foot kayak is hard to call a touring boat.

@jeffccr3620

3 жыл бұрын

@@HeadwatersKayak But the 12.6 is perfect for the small rivers in my area. The hardest part is ever finding one in stock here.

So I managed to find a couple of Aventura 125s online but the one question mark that's keeping me from pulling the trigger is the seat comfort level. In your top 5 rec sit-ins under $1K, you rated it as "meh," which concerns me, being in my mid-40s with occasional back pain. How adjustable is it in terms of lumbar and thigh support? I have both dialed in pretty aggressively in my car. (And does it come with an outfitting kit full of foam pads/shims like the Dagger does?) Most of my paddling would be fitness paddling on the Ohio River for 2-3 hours at a time and maybe some half-to-full day trips. I want to be able to walk afterward! (I also found a Dagger 125S in stock. Is the seat $500 more comfortable?)

Lovely father, very sweet kid. 👍😛

great compact maneuverable kayak. Is the 110 good for sea?

@HeadwatersKayak

3 жыл бұрын

No longer is always better for the sea.

Hmmm this video is missing one thing which is what I was trying to refresh my memoery on and came here, what about the kayaks that you can move the seat. Do you do that first? And if so, what are you trying/targetting to move it for/

So I watch tons of your videos and I am a newbie as far as kayaking and you're always saying whatever you do by a 12 foot not a 10', is that your opinion on this one as well that you're reviewing right now because a 10' fits me better and is affordable and easier to transport, but I want to do a variety of water

Just bought the 14ft one. Do you know what size sprayskirt it would take?

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

DAG81Games Depends on the manufacture. Snap dragon and seals both have size charts on their website

If someone were to take things too far and tip over in the orange boat. Is that one where you woukd need training on how to get out of it while under water?

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

You don’t need training to get out. You just fall out. Nothing will keep your in the kayak. Getting back in is where training is very helpful.

Hey, how come feelfree is discontinuing these kayaks? Was about to buy one lol

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

They are not discounting them. Just ordered 200 more. Where did you hear that?

@KP-qp9kz

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeadwatersKayak the 110 is on closeout on feelfrees website. And the only supplier in my area has discontinued these but are keeping the fishing lineup. Kinda just assumed, but maybe it's just not selling well here.

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Feelfree has some last years models they are closing out. They should update the website to reflect the new ones as well. Not sure the logic there. Many fishing shops don’t sell the Aventura, but it’s our best selling model out here on the west coast.

What kayak was Ethan using?

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Judy Rose Eddyline Rio

I'm wanting to buy one of these but can't find one. I prefer to buy in person rather than online but even online they're discontinued...

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

They are not discontinued. The color I'm using is discontinued. Check out Feelfreeus.com and see if there is a dealer near you. If you'er on the West Coast let me know and I'll send you to one of my participating dealers.

@dentondunn4346

4 жыл бұрын

@@HeadwatersKayak I'm in Kentucky and actually found a dealer in Richmond...gonna go tomorrow and see them before I decide on something else. Thanks for your replys, greatly appreciate a your feedback

@dentondunn4346

4 жыл бұрын

They actually can't get anymore they told me this morning. Feel Free went to another name or something the salesman told me so guess I'll go check out Dunhams new inventory before settling with a Pelican Escape 120

Cant find one rt now on east coast they are ALL sold out

@HeadwatersKayak

4 жыл бұрын

Michael Schaller that’s crazy! I know they had hundreds at the East Coast Warehouse just a few weeks ago. I’m sure more are on the way.

Hips?