Primitive Cattail Boat vs. Ocean Waves
Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль
For more than two years I have pondered the idea of making a primitive boat and using it to fish on the ocean. I have had many design ideas for making a bushcraft boat but finally I just decided on an ocean kayak design and bundled together about eighty pounds (36 kilos) of cattail leaves and then carried the small sea vessel over two kilometers to the launch site. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised by the resilience, durability and ease of maneuvering this kayak on the ocean with just one simple oar that I quickly put together. Building a cattail or tule boat is definitely a useful survival skill. This boat measures about 14 feet (4.25 meters) by 30 inches (76 centimeters).
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Who films you?
I do. I travel alone, shoot, edit, upload, everything.
How many cameras do you use?
Usually I use just one camera. When I have underwater scenes then I also use a GoPro camera. I get different angles by moving the camera around and repeating the action to create a more cinematic viewing experience for the audience.
Where is this place?
In order to protect the integrity of the natural landscape I prefer to be very vague about the locations I use. There are places that I used to visit that were so beautiful and untouched but the consequences of social media brought all kinds of people to visit and sadly some people do not respect nature and have badly damaged these places. Therefore I do not share exactly where I go.
Do you workout?
Yes, I workout, but not in a gym. I have some weights that I use and also do a lot of bodyweight exercises. I also run and sometimes swim. I hike frequently do collect wild foods and to shoot these videos so I'm very active all the time.
Are you vegan or vegetarian?
I wish I could maintain my health on a primal diet that does not include animals but unfortunately that did not work and I ended up with health problems as a result of those attempts. From my studies, observations of nature, and personal experience I have come to believe that the best diet for optimal human health is a primal diet (paleo).
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Пікірлер: 710
His strength and confidence are commendable ..
@Prismaticmind
3 жыл бұрын
Almost as strong as his hair rope.
@minhhangtran2739
3 жыл бұрын
KZread : Trại giam đồng phú - Lý Hải
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, almost as strong as my hair rope!!
@richielusk8441
3 жыл бұрын
He is formidable in other words lol
Coming soon: Chad Sparrow
@prahladchalise3213
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@crumblemuffin1257
3 жыл бұрын
CAPTAIN Chad sparrow
@shoelaceofjudgement3929
3 жыл бұрын
That’s got to be the greatest pirate I’ve ever seen
@minhhangtran2739
3 жыл бұрын
KZread : Trại giam đồng phú - Lý Hải
@jiojiovana3741
3 жыл бұрын
Insert he's the pirate theme song
It must feel liberating to swim in the middle of the ocean, I'd love being underwater with nothing but the blue of the water and the surface.
@vincentjames7210
3 жыл бұрын
Until you see a big ass shark underneath you
@abdc2990
3 жыл бұрын
@@vincentjames7210 I'm gonna pretend to be Chinese so he'll swim away in fear.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It is an amazing feeling
@afrianofajar.h5784
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures and changing the camera position
@user-mz4qu5ft9k
3 жыл бұрын
Мы в детстве . дела ли лодки из тростника и плавали если ничего нет,то и это.тоже лодка нормальная можно с нее рыбачить
5:00 - 5:14 "ok fish thanks for holding my camera give it back now!"
@nlunar3359
3 жыл бұрын
😭im guessing he also made a tiny camera raft
@yanchan6023
3 жыл бұрын
Lol the fish its youtuber
@polyk9225
3 жыл бұрын
hey chad no heart for my comment? :(
The fact his name has the word *Chad* in it even makes it more better
@recyclingtricksidea493
3 жыл бұрын
:)
@Koreviking
3 жыл бұрын
Found the incel.
@celestialdiscord2716
3 жыл бұрын
@@Koreviking its a joke man
@IN-eb3lm
3 жыл бұрын
@@celestialdiscord2716 The joke originated from Incels.
@acookie1410
3 жыл бұрын
@@Koreviking Ah, another person that ruined vibe.
1:14 who else wished him luck 😂😂
@jenreal360
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I did lol
@recyclingtricksidea493
3 жыл бұрын
Hi:) invite to my
@Legends-of-Matty
3 жыл бұрын
@@recyclingtricksidea493 invite to your what?
@recyclingtricksidea493
3 жыл бұрын
@@Legends-of-Matty my channel:)
@anacrespo38
3 жыл бұрын
I saw this done before, but never with such waves. Sitting on nails.
Damn that is one Kick-Ass kayak!!! It's amazing watching the water that came up in to the kayak slowly disappear through the cattails.
Living the life!! Can't beat a day of sunshine and success!!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It was an epic experience!
06:48 That shot of the vortices coming off the paddle is really cool.
Chad zuber as tom Hank's in Castaway. The fact this guy can take that cold Pacific water is commendable
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Actually it's not cold right now but the weather is starting to change.
Ocean man. Take me by the hand lead me to the land. That you'll understand
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
I'm glad it worked out. It looks calming outside of those tough waves.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It was a perfect day to be on the water.
it seemed like a hollywood film scene. this video deserves a short film award. outstanding. you are a star!!! but be very careful about your safety my friend please. once again a brilliant video. All the best!!!👊🏽👊🏽👌👌👌❤❤❤
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahah! Thank you so much! Thanks to GoPro to make it all possible!
It’s just incredible how’d you evolved through out this channel!! A freaking boat!?!
@DDeden
3 жыл бұрын
Next month: Chad's cattail & cactus bicycle beats Baja!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, a boat! I thought of doing this two years ago. Finally just put the material together and here it is.
2:48 how it feels like to chew 5 gum
@anthonyvalentino6557
3 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment
@se-xk6kz
3 жыл бұрын
Lmaooo I’m lo key laugjing
@internetopinion3043
3 жыл бұрын
Stimulate your senses
10:12 when you think you came off your boogy board in good enough waters but get scared.
Rumors says that he's actully recording this with a wooden camera..
@sherry866
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah he's not alone there ! Unless puppy can deep sea dive to assist
Every time I think I understand you, you go off and do something in terms of cinema that stops me dead in my tracks. I have no idea how you've done this because getting water and light and action is a total nightmare, This was really superb. It was a lesson in "getting it right" in terms of film making
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much but GoPro deserves most of the credit. I just set the camera angles and do the action.
very smart.
@turkisharmy114
3 жыл бұрын
not very smart it’s super smart
@truemenwatchporn9679
3 жыл бұрын
very true
@rohanwho4370
3 жыл бұрын
...
@zhen7800
3 жыл бұрын
@@truemenwatchporn9679 bad name
Удачи в жизни , привет с севера , с Вологды.
@shinixgame
3 жыл бұрын
Стоп,лооол,я тоже с Вологды
Pirates of the Caribbean music intensifies
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahhaaa! I am Captain Sparrow
Sabiendo que tu haces 100% la filmación solo, este video merece un premio de fotografía.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
GoPro ayuda mucho
ohh, how cool it is there, here in Russia, in Moscow, in the daytime it is 8 degrees Celsius, and it is so warm there ...
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, still feels like summer here.
Primitive tribes had so much fun!
The fact that he can go that far out in the ocean with some cyack made out of weeds and no people around surprises me 😮
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I didn't expect it to work so well.
@sharonmendrin9958
3 жыл бұрын
Dude, your creativity makes me wanna get out of my bed and go build something 👍👌
Resembles the boats used on Lake Titicaca...masterful video... next stop Easter Island.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it does. This type of boat was used by natives all around the world.
oh wow is it the first time that he finds a human camman?!
@manuelnadal7248
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed that
@adelheidsnel5171
3 жыл бұрын
I thought so too
@cerealman2751
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I saw that haha
@GrIs899
3 жыл бұрын
What's a camman
@nicheoss3356
3 жыл бұрын
@@GrIs899 a person who take the camera/video recorder to record video
Oh you’re amazing🖤 Must tell you WOWWW😍 Much love from Srilanka🌳☘️🌴💚🇱🇰
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@thenaturekitchen6250
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures 🖤
Amazing outdoors Your ability to survive was a taste of the human abilities of the day. Thank you for sharing the fun. A very inspiring video.
he looks like he bouta tell me "Ah, you're finally awake."
This is soo dramatic, yet peaceful 😂 You must have put a lot of effort in making the boat AND this video! You really did an excellent job, one of my favorite videos! 👏
He’s getting too powerful
Picked up 80 lbs of cattails boat like it was a broom.
Thank you for a most adventurous boat ride. All men watching are reveling in your free spirit.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It was one of my top ten experiences!
Yeah Chad, does seem like a pretty amazing fella. The stuff he can do blows my mind at time. 😊
Just Chadding it out in the sea!! What a Chad!!
wow!! everything you do is so cool! i can’t believe you made something so magnificent like this!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe it either!
over here in CA, the Chumash indians used to build reed boats like that and row about 30 miles out to Catalina to cut soap stone for cooking and trade. The modern people reenact this every few years, keeping the traditions alive.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Chumash and many other California tribes made similar boats. It's so amazing!
The noises this guy makes when the waves are coming
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I should have sang a song?
@migori2699
3 жыл бұрын
Depends on what song it is
@migori2699
3 жыл бұрын
And keep up the good work I honestly started watching your videos today but I think there really cool and your really creative with your ideas
i laughed more than i should have when he carried the boat to the sea
I can’t believe it works!!! So cool. Keep up the amazing work man!!!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I didn't think it would work either!
Amazing! Too bad a small precentage of people is watching you. But keep up the good work
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I have a very small audience despite having 1.5 million subscribers. So few watch my videos.
@evilpatrick358
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures Its ok man. I hope you will grow and I will keep supporting you no matter what. Your videos are really interesting and I learn a lot from you and I thank you for that.
@good_vibes2026
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures I love your videos
Can’t wait until he uploads “killing the ender dragon the primitive way”
I had no idea how calm the ocean could be once you get past the waves
From Indonesia like your life and video
@rendyrudy5152
3 жыл бұрын
Anjayani
Alternative title: I can finally go home...
Must appreciate on your hard work by handling camera works 👍🏻❤️
Pretty cool, I held my breath through the majority of this video. Great adventure.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Don't hold your breath. I'm the one in the water!
Wow, this Raft update is amazing!
God bless your talent. Love watching.🐠🦀🦞🦐🦑🐠🏊♂️
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@anacrespo38
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures I started watching, now my friends are hooked on the 'MODERN CAVEMAN'. Keep safe and God bless. 🍯🍗🥚🐟👀ya
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you all enjoy!
Odd, youtube turned off my notifications for this channel. Awesome boat.
Man... it functions very well!!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, it does. I'm very happy with this boat.
His legendary Bushcraft skills were the stuff of legend!
sounds like he fightin for his life
awesome boat mane. and thanks for the laughs, that was funny.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed
Hahaha....but um...I think wider boat might be better and with extra (on both left n right side) balancer 👍 you'll do great next time 👍
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
A wider boat would be more difficult to navigate with oars.
Incredible job!Hope you have a great time
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I had one of the best times!
I like how you made you're boat and the paddle nice work. And your strong too stay safe 😎
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
Omg the set nearly killed you!🌊🌊🌊 Hahahahaha and it was good when you went back that you jumped off the float cause yeah its like on the surfboard you do the same! Loved the footages!!!😍
@sandranobs1945
3 жыл бұрын
Btw the current was pretty strong, no?
We will never forget you wilson 😢
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Never!
you're fighting like in the film "cast away" quite brave you are , thanks for sharing
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I was worried that the boat would be destroyed by the waves.
@midhryn
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures don't be afraid, this may be means that you didn't ask the ocean spirits to help you in this adventure, I'm joking but ocean isn't easy to tame, stay cool we love your videos i'm a real fan even in your mistakes. It's better to be wrong than to do nothing, make and do and do again is always moving forward Take care
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
That's right! Mistakes is a part of the process.
You show yourself brining the boat by yourself but how the hell do you get those shots by yourself? Amazing talentS.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
There are ways
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Carrying the boat was the most difficult!
Oh my!😱 How was it fighting those waves Mr. Chad? I hope you didn't swallow too much of that salty sea water. Always rember we want you safe all the time. Take care and Have a good day
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Swallowing a little sea water may be good for your health. I always drink a little sea water when I visit the ocean. The waves were scary at first. I thought they would destroy the boat but they didn't.
@tmklm8383
3 жыл бұрын
well that was educational. thank you!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
Very awesome video. You built a strong boat!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It works better than I expected.
Chad enhorabuena has construido un barquito de aspecto mejorable, pero de gran capacidad de flotación. Yo pondría otra pala en el otro extremo del remo, así te cansarás menos y avanzarás más. Lo dicho un campeón está hecho. Congratulations Un saludo Se feliz Paz y bien
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Gracias Joaquin! Sí, es cierto. Yo pensé en poner otro remo al otro extremo pero no lo hice porque en realidad yo tenía duda de que no iba a funcionar. Pero me equivoqué porque funcionó muy bien. En el futuro haré un doble remo.
Man he deserves more subs and views because he puts so much hard work on his vids
Child: mom can we get a kayak Mom: no it’s expensive and there is no possible way to get a free one Chad Zuber:
@hydroxide5507
3 жыл бұрын
Shut up Albanian
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yep! Just make one
Another great video chad.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The dolphin come to make sure nothing bad happens to you :D
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It seems like it. They have been appearing often when I go to the beach.
@wakematta
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures Don't doubt it. It's a fact!
Toujours très agréable de regarder vos vidéo , traduit en français en plus 😉😉 MERCI !!!!
EXTRAORDINARY VENTURE. VERY THRILLED TO WATCH. GOOD EFFORTS. THANK YOU
This is one of your bigest projects
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
It is big but it didn't take that long to make.
“No cameras were harmed during the making of this video.”
Amazing Cattail Boat, primitive but strong, you're an inspiration!
8:13 thats how fish sees boats
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
Imagine doing this while stranded on an island, he should make a bigger one and store the fish he catches on it and he can go fishing in deeper water
Chad please make sure there are no sharks around 😆👍
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
There is no way to do that
Hey Mr Zuber or Chad, I wanna know how and why mosquitoes don’t eat you alive. Do you have a way of avoiding them. Or is there not any around your area.
Of course it’ll work since HE WAS MADE TO RULE THE SEVEN SEAS
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!
It's that moment when you spot a real life Homo sapiens in the wild.🤣🤣🤣 Guys don't take it seriously. I'm just joking
@internetopinion3043
3 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: Sapiens means wise
I think yet you was alone in all travel but today I realised someone is there with you I am sure
This is amazing, man. I hope the boat will become a tool for new projects. And if you feel you can sail to Portugal, I'm here to welcome you. 😄😄😄 Stay safe
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine being lost in the Atlantic Ocean for two and a half years on my way to Portugal and end up washing up on the shores of Nigeria.
Love the kayak, love the video!
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Eric!
I really admire you to be creative, enjoy freedom, avoid ugly office politics.
@Koreviking
3 жыл бұрын
jj sc You do realise that politics is what gives you freedom, right?
man recreated a scene from castaway without realizing it lmao
@ChadZuberAdventures
11 ай бұрын
Oh I realized it.
Me da gusto que un tiburos no haya pasado Eres mi idolo Chad Zuber
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
No te preocupes. Ataques por tiburón son raros.
Ur skills are unbeatable bro👏👏
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, thanks bro!
One can tell it took a lot of work to build the boat and to make the video. Great job! And what a beautiful scenery!
C'est incroyable, vraiment on dirait un film tellement cinématographiquement parlant c'est incroyable :o
Wow!!!
@garfto1
3 жыл бұрын
Aha! Your first
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah! First!
@garfto1
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures I love your channel
I have just finished today seeing all your videos. Very nice life journey! It's nice for me to learn the foundations of clay, adobe, plants,...
Te deberían contratar para una película. 👍💫
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Diles a los estudios
6:46 how did you capture this shot? did you set the cameras up beforehand or was it more of an afterthought.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the rare times that I asked a friend to help me shoot a video. He stayed on the beach and shot video with my DSLR while I used the GoPro in the ocean. You may notice that many of the shots by my friend are out of focus and quite unsteady.
Sounds so much fun Bro, this year I could not go to the sea, as the restrictions . Glad you can Bro.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
That is very sad. The sea gives health, not disease.
@coolissimo69
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures That is true Bro, I love the sea, like you said heals the body and soul.Next year hope we can fly with no restrictions.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Enjoy!
loved this vid my dude that boat withstood those waves like it was nothing you really stayed committed and made sure it was safe can't wait to see more vids like this :)
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I was so surprised that it worked so well! I plan to make more boats too.
@AmauriPoyntz
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures sweet can't wait to see more of your boats they'll be badass for sure
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
I have some cool ideas. This first boat was an experiment.
@AmauriPoyntz
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures sweet Tarzan the next boat will be bigger and stronger right
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
One will be smaller. Others will be bigger.
I Live in Turkey. I Love you Chad Zuber 🇹🇷
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Greetings to you in Turkey!
@TheKing-fb2js
3 жыл бұрын
@@ChadZuberAdventures Thanks Chad Zuber 😊 👏👏👏
Chad Did you know that the Sumerians and Babylonians invented reed and sedge boats ? They used them in the swamps of southern Iraq and the Mesopotamian region. The Egyptians used them in the Nile river too. Thanks for sharing.
@ChadZuberAdventures
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, reed, tule, sedge boats have been used around the world since ancient times.
8:58 - Haha, I died laughing - you sounded like a real primitive man with that voice xD ... and as if that was not enough, nothing happened after the scream, at least at the beginning, also 9:53 - coward xD
@Koreviking
3 жыл бұрын
NeZKyMaN So edgy.
Enak kayaknya main d laut yg sepi... melepas lelah dan stress
how many cam and camera man can control the scene anyway nice content brother u deserve a million views keep inspiring Kuriro tribe support this channel