Great review and I always learn something from your videos. However, it would have been nice to actually see more of the kayak in the video. 90 % of the time it's just you talking to the camera and no boat in sight. I would have loved to see you paddle it more, see how it handles in a few situations, see how the bi-directional hatch actually works and so on.

@ric355

20 күн бұрын

He always seems to cut out the bit where he gets in and out of it as well. This I suspect is quite important for some to see. I suspect he just falls in a lot 😂

@shawneetree1440

20 күн бұрын

lol 5x national champion Ken is probably pretty solid at launching a recreational kayak

Watching safety videos is always a good idea. I've been kayaking for years and had my first flip the other day in a river. Totally my fault as I got complacent. Now I'm dealing with some minor injuries and things that will take a while to recover from, but luckily nothing serious. Moral of the story, safety is something you should always think about on the water

We got our Prima 125 kayaks in 2022. Even after living on my car for the last two years they appear as good as new. We have taken our kayaks all across the country from Florida to Alaska and back through the southwest. This year we are going to get them wet in Canada (again). They go with us everywhere we go. All our paddling gear is stored inside the rear hatch with the boats. On the water they are wonderful.

I’ve got a Chelan which I love but for a while have been ready to take my passion for kayaking to the next level and after much research have settled on the Prima 125, and have started saving. Thank you so much, Ken, for your fantastic review because now I’m even more excited to one day own this kayak, and so happy to know it’ll be everything I’ve been hoping for! Love your videos. They’ve helped this Aussie girl learn so much.

SKIMMER 116 FIRST CLASS is what I'm looking at. Sit on top, cup holder, lightweight, great seat that comes out making it even lighter when carrying, thermoform. Your reviews are marvelous to bring out the pros and cons of each kayak.

@Kayaking_to_escape_family

20 күн бұрын

Its a nice boat but wilderness are better at this price point. My pyranha fusion sot is a lot more fun to paddle.

I learn something new with every video of yours I watch! I love your honest, unbiased reviews and expertise. I'll check out the new online training courses for sure! Might just go paddling today!

I never saw this one, I just picked up the Eddy Line Sandpiper 130 yesterday and spent about an hour in it, had I seen this one I probably would have considered it. The oversize cockpit in both and light weight make these yaks more accessible for those of us with mobility issues, I chose a sit on top to enter this sport to get in and out better but I had no issues yesterday getting in and out of the boat. Another great review and glad to see you doing them again.

ACA courses were a nice refresher. Thanks for the link!

Great video! I like the bulkheads, and I wish there was a better place for a cupholder. We have the 110 Sports, and LOVE them. The double bulkheads work really well. My husband flipped it once. He was able to flip it back quickly, swim it to the creek shore, and bilge out the water easily. There is a molded bottle holder next to the seat, but I kind of wanted a cup holder. We tried the clip ons, but I am shorter, and it was in my way if I put it close enough. There is a fishing dashboard with a track so you could get that and put a compatible cupholder on it. For anybody wanting a rod holder that is mounted closer, this could work as well. While we definitely don’t abuse them, they are tough enough to handle getting hung up on logs, cypress knees, etc. Even on our smaller kayaks, the tracking is impressive and handles much differently than the heftier kayaks we rented in the past. I could see the 125 being better for more open water, but I really like the 110 for creeks and swamps; much easier to turn around in a gut.

Thanks for sharing Ken....😊

Classic 'Ken Whiting Review': helpful, thorough, genuine. Since you asked re: gripes, one thing that caught my eye is that poorly done hull-deck joint at the bow. Go to 0:19 to see the uneven glob of mastic at the bow and along the port side, coupled with a pop rivet. The starboard side looks more carefully fared. In itself, just a small cosmetic ding on the build & structurally irrelevant...but experience has taught me that inattention to a hull-deck joint where you can see it leaves you wondering how well done the joint is where you can't. But wow, what a great kayak.

@Kayaking_to_escape_family

20 күн бұрын

I saw that too. I have a feeling this was a used boat and they don't come like that new. With a thermoform kayak you will spend more time repairing it.

Nice review Ken! I'm a Delta owner and love almost everything about it, except for the seat. Would love to have a removable framed seat. Have you ever reviewed Tutjak sea kayaks out of Quebec? They are on the higher end but look awesome.

I bought a used 15 year old Hurricane Tampico and it can move in the water. It is a bit bow heavy and at 23" it's pretty narrow but works for me for now

Great review. I see this is more/less a Liquid Logic Saluda 12 in a thermoformed version. That said, I wonder if the front counsel on the Saluda would fit on the hurricane to add a bit of front storage. On a side note, I would be curios on your thoughts on the Swift kayak line. Not allot of reviews from professionals on this line of high end kayaks.

@lordenoch0

17 күн бұрын

Yeah I'm surprised Ken didn't mention that since he reviewed the Saluda 12 (which is $400 less) not too long ago.

Hi Ken! In your opinion what would be the best kayak for someone who doesn’t care to fish, wants to go way faster than a normal kayak, and will have plenty of room for kayak camping? I currently have 4 kayaks and my 2 favorites are my old town vapor 10 and the bass pro shops DS10, they are good but I want better

oh i think i would love this one! i prefer ride on tops cus if they tip they dont fill with water!

Great review I have the Eddyline Sandpiper 130, (47 lbs, don’t know if 47 is with or without the seat), looks like the same removable seat, do you know if the seats are interchangeable? At 81 years, looking to go for a lighter kayak

@lordenoch0

17 күн бұрын

No they are most definitely not the same. If you look at the frame and feet on them they're quite different and they attach to their respective boats differently as well.

Thermoforming kayaks are so beautiful. Ummmm shinny!

The hull looks similar to some Eddylines ... That would be a good thing.

How does the Hurricane compare to the Wilderness Systems Pungo 120?

I like this boat, but I'd prefer a smaller cockpit with an added skirt. I'd hate to find myself in the middle of a lake when an unexpected downpour occurs. That said, I appreciate the light weight & think this could make a good canoe alternative for trips requiring portages.

Is there a tandem version of this kayak? Thank you

Test the Pelican Mustang 120X it is similar but the price is half of this one (at least in the Netherlands). I have one for recreational use, day peddling or camping trips with the tent. I need a wide kayak because my organs of equilibrium are out of order. So every time I launch my Kayak I have to learn again where the tipping point is, passing boats that cause waves are a big challenge not to tip over. Sometimes I ask myself why am i torturing myself by doing this kayaking.

@edevans5991

20 күн бұрын

My mom has parkinson's and her sense of balance is pretty bad. I have an inflatable kayak and she is able to go out in it because it has a ton of stability and you sit pretty low. Mine's a Sea Eagle Explorer but others might be more available in Europe.

@mpspuij

20 күн бұрын

@@edevans5991 Sounds good. My 1st kayak was a wilderness Tarpon 140 sit on top. within 100 meter I already capsized. So I sold that, the Pelican I have 3 years now and it works fine for me. Have thought of adding floaters to the side making it a catamaran kind of kayak.

Looks like a great kayak for what it is . If i had one I would be tempted to put a hatch on the front for more camping gear . seems like a waste of space if you cant pack gear into it

There is different kind of plastic used for kayak. The weight is not related to rotomolding versus thermoforming but the kind of plastic used. Rotomolded kayak are made of polyethylene. This kind of plastic is more flexible and must be thicker to give it some rigidity. ABS plastic is more rigid and can be thinner, saving weigth. I have a 15' thermoformed ABS plastic sea kayak weighting only 51 pounds. It is rigid and shinny like a composite one. I never seen ABS rotomolded kayak. What I appreciate of ABS made kayak is the rigidity, but don't drop it. Contrary to polyesther it doesn't flex much so it is more prone to break.

looks like a nice pricewise alternative to a Stellar S14 kayak.

Prima 125 vs Bonafide ex123 Your thoughts?

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Check out Eric Jackson’s new company apex. Super light. And great quality. I’d love to hear your opinion

That is a big cockpit. And is it lipped for a skirt? That’s a a big skirt if that’s the case. And probably proprietary to their brand to boot. Imagine finding a universal skirt for that 😂 it’s very clean looking though.

I think at 20kg, its still a bit too heavy. You cant let the kids batter it. Thermoforming plastic isn't family friendly. A rotomolded kayak will do a lot more and handle the knocks better. With no front hatch its more like a white water kayak but you cant take this into ruff water. I did see a similar kayak of this design in a cannel lock, it got swamped and hit the sides a few times. It looks like a good flat water kayak and you cant really do anything else with it.

I had to mute the music 🤮

Cup holder? 😞

@GingerByrn1

20 күн бұрын

There isn’t a cup holder, but there is a water bottle holder down next to the seat. We have the Hurricane 110 Sport, and have tried clip on cup holders which work to a degree. I am short, and if I clip it in where I can reach it, it is in the way. My husband can clip it out further, but we just don’t bother. There is a fishing dashboard, but it doesn’t have a cup holder. The dashboard does,however, have a track on it. You could get a track cup holder to use with it. I am kind of surprised that hurricane hasn’t done a dashboard for general purpose with a cup holder.

@Rottingboards

20 күн бұрын

@@GingerByrn1 Thanks so much for your information and knowledge.

40 lbs. Not really all that light compared to other similar kayaks.

It just doesn't turn well...