What’s up John. Stopping by to compliment you on your slick videos. I’m researching the katana right now and found your films. Love to GoPro max footage and editing. Thanks man keep it up!
@johnsnell63156 күн бұрын
Thanks. I hope you find the boat that works best for you.
@johnnyb39513 күн бұрын
Nice video! Could you tell me the size of the spray skirt that fits the Katana 9.7? TIA
@gabegmАй бұрын
Hello, great video and info. Ive had my 9’7” for about a year now. What length paddle would you suggest for this boat? I’m 5’9” 165.
@johnsnell6315Ай бұрын
I would suggest a paddle length of 197 to 200.
@mckayandersen58582 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Great video! Thanks for sharing it, John!
@jeromietraphagan54125 ай бұрын
Hey John- good work on the Drift races. I’m attempting my first go at the 13mile this year with intent to build to the 100. My biggest question: water! How are you keeping enough? What carrying device(s) are you using on the 100? Thanks!
@johnsnell63155 ай бұрын
Great question. The race requires you to bring a minimum amount of water containers. I use insulated water bottles and then keep them inside of a pack to keep them from freezing. The check stations also provide water (about every 25 miles). For the 100 you are required to bring a stove in case you need to melt snow. I have not had to melt any snow so far. I have used a camelpak water bottle.
what time of month did you go on this trip and how bad were the mosquitos?
@johnsnell63157 ай бұрын
Early August. No mosquitoes where we camped. It was quite pleasant.
@About2Rain9 ай бұрын
Dagger kayaks are wonderful aren’t they? I have a Zydeco 9.0 that I was very fortunate to find. They are very hard to come by.
@johnsnell63159 ай бұрын
I have liked all of my Dagger kayaks. Their outfitting is top notch.
@HotNHorny9 ай бұрын
Do you still have your Mount Vision 8? How is it riding overall and durability wise? Tire looks bigger than stock 27.5”. Did you convert it to 29”?
@johnsnell63159 ай бұрын
I still have my Mount Vision 8. It is a smooth predictable ride. I have had no durability issues with it. Fun bike! Still have the stock wheels (27.5”) I think the Wolf Ridge was Marin’s 29’er.
@paulherring89599 ай бұрын
Drinking bootie water rather than bootie beer is unacceptable and a violation of long standing tradition. Deduct 2 points.
@johnsnell63159 ай бұрын
Beer: Never had it, never will…I’ll accept the 2-point deduction.
@charlesmcdonald54659 ай бұрын
It’s cause you had yer go pro on! As soon as you strap one on you get worked lol
@johnsnell63159 ай бұрын
Truth!
@Mr.Hensen10 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Glad you guys had a great time! Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
@derrickseys243311 ай бұрын
Great coverage reliving that blissful snowy push! I was the guy that pushed onward a bit after bivying overnight at strawberry. Wanted to give it a go but no groomed snow! I’ll be back and tks for capturing one hell of a ride
@johnsnell631511 ай бұрын
I was definitely thinking the same thing as you. When you came back, I knew it was a no go.
@zimboy77711 ай бұрын
amazing environment there and enjoyed the video and natural aspects of this - dagger kayaks seem good and that skeg makes a big difference 👊
@johnsnell631511 ай бұрын
I am a big fan of the Dagger Outfitting. They definitely have the comfort level dialed in.
@tonygee913211 ай бұрын
Thy hair! It's stunning!!
@johnsnell631511 ай бұрын
It’s where all my power comes from.
@manadoc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Too bad your camera died. Delayed congrats.
@user-pq3ju6vp9b Жыл бұрын
No beard! Awesome video!!!
@seanohaimheirgin1047 Жыл бұрын
Lovely to hear you paid the guy $400 for it 🙂
@dispatch4144 Жыл бұрын
Where’s the subway surfers gameplay?
@jssuperman9126 Жыл бұрын
Mid tbh
@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Жыл бұрын
Hello, it's nice that the Meese allowed so many to move into their nice neighborhood.
@kellyst4 Жыл бұрын
Just checking in and seeing if this has been holding up for everyone?
@johnsnell631511 ай бұрын
I used 3 inch tape on the front wheel and 4 inch tape on the back wheel. After 2.5 years, I had to redo the front wheel. It was at the bike shop and was placed next to a heater. I think the heater caused the adhesive to soften which caused the failure. I have had zero issues with the back wheel after 2.5 years.
@Peachypupp Жыл бұрын
Thinking of giving this a try…. Have been struggling to keep my Mulefut 80s from leaking to the point of going back to tubes
@johnsnell63159 ай бұрын
I am now using mat tape on all of my bikes (mountain, gravel, and fat bike). It has been a pretty reliable tape for me.
@kyrg Жыл бұрын
I wish more hiking videos were like this. Well done.
@cyclingcindy29 Жыл бұрын
Great work! Really good glimps of the Drift 100. Super tough year. See you next year!
@wyomingkaiser Жыл бұрын
What a 44 mile bike walk we had! Awesome spending some time with you my new friend.
@lisaphares2286 Жыл бұрын
Like that you’re secure enough to call it a purse. More men should be like you.
@monsterkayaking3700 Жыл бұрын
Great boat, I have the 10.4, put air bags in rear hatch and have a cover that I strap over the hatch. Still in a great vid.
@fishsnagger569 Жыл бұрын
Had issues with Gorilla tape sealing my Mulefut 80's. Got the 4 inch version of this and they've been bomb proof.
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad it is working for you. I’m going on a couple of years now with my bike, and it is working just fine.
@Nova2032- Жыл бұрын
Would be nice to see more of the trail, and scenery , instead of you.
@samuelmanzolillo2757 Жыл бұрын
Going to attempt this route with my buddy this upcoming summer, thanks for the inspiration !
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
It is unbelievably beautiful. The video does not do it justice. I hope your trip is awesome!
@samuelmanzolillo2757 Жыл бұрын
Thanks John! Do you know, is this route possible in early June or would we need ice axes / crampons that early in the season? I see you did it in August.
@oshercare Жыл бұрын
Is it work well?
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
It has been working well for the last 2 years.
@oshercare Жыл бұрын
Which size you use 4 or 3 inch?
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
I tried both. The 3 in fit well in the rim. The 4 inch had to be trimmed.
@MountainGuerrilla Жыл бұрын
did you not use a tire sealant in the tire the first time?
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
I inflated it without sealant to get the beads of the tire seated. Then put sealant in through the valve stem.
@jayspot4 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video- thanks for sharing!
@Equals488 Жыл бұрын
Great footage, and quick thinking. Good save.
@UnchartedPaddle Жыл бұрын
What a fun packraft adventure, thanks for sharing! Nice job packing up your Kokopelli, I've never been able to roll up mine that small.
@johnsnell6315 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I don’t packraft very much, but I really enjoyed this trip. I need to plan another adventure. Best wishes to you.
@HoopesJohnC2 жыл бұрын
Have a link to the this raft? Looks amazing!
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
kokopelli.com/products/rogue-lite
@communicationiskey- Жыл бұрын
Wow, roughly a grand for an inflatable! Great video!
@chrisbarclay89032 жыл бұрын
What did he say.....???
@oregon37702 жыл бұрын
Hey John, my buddies and I are planning this hike for next month. Any good resources for good maps of the area? Also do you know the specific loop/trail you took? Any info helps. Thanks!
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of maps from Beartooth Wilderness publishing: www.beartoothpublishing.com. I believe the “Wind River Range North” map is the one for Fremont Peak.
@BrokVoekler2 жыл бұрын
What time of year?
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
Late June.
@dispatch41442 жыл бұрын
You’d have to be crazy to do this 😉
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
…or just really love adventure!
@mswarrior9322 жыл бұрын
Great video!! Amazing looking area, very pristine!! I'm going to get into bikerafting after I ride the Pacific coast very very soon!!! Thanks for the video!! 👍🚣
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
Thank you. The Wind River Range is a beautiful place. Enjoy your Pacific Coast ride!
@octodadmtbmartyrichards28622 жыл бұрын
Maybe try running tyres 5 psi less before u change them
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
I have since used a lower tire pressure and have gotten use to their performance. Thanks for the advice!
@octodadmtbmartyrichards28622 жыл бұрын
Nice bike john How’s the suspension? How tall are u? My son is looking at one for enduro racing in New Zealand 🇳🇿 it will be his first full su
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
I really like the suspension. It has a predictable feel to it. I am 5’6”.
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
If your son gets one to race, he will have to be prepared to convince everyone it is NOT an ebike. I think that is the first question I get about the bike: “Is that an ebike?” I need to have a sticker made for it that says, “NOT an ebike.”
@octodadmtbmartyrichards28622 жыл бұрын
Has the rear suspension system been reliable? Have you done many miles on it? What’s I like doing fast drops? Does back shock lock up when pedalling down hill?
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had any problems with the rear suspension. I’m not sure the mileage, but I have ridden it pretty consistently the last couple of summers. I have not had the back shock lock up while pedaling downhill. I think as long as you set the suspension up properly for the rider and the type of riding that they will be doing, it should perform well for you. I have a few other videos of me riding the bike that are posted on my channel. You can check them out (they don’t really go into a review, but you can see it in action).
@suchasreallife2 жыл бұрын
How do you find it paddles on the flats is it easy to paddle or do you need to put the power into it ?
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
I found it easy to paddle. There is a little power required to get it up to speed, but once you’re there it was fairly easy to maintain.
@jonathandance73722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video etc....I wonder why there are so many dead standing trees? Just curious....
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
No roads, limited access? Most people in the area are boating, not logging?
@rdrumm7292 жыл бұрын
Looks cold
@johnsnell63152 жыл бұрын
Very cold!
@maxtax82232 жыл бұрын
hmm !!! iif he said maybe 500 or 510 times i could see the trouble in remembering which but there ain't much room for error between 1 time and 2 times .... which was it... ???? i like the dagger crossover ... def on my list of next kayak... lmfao... 4:50 .... well maybe 1 mile an hour ....maybe 2 //// could be a little faster or slower.... geez ...thk the lairds he ain't my doctor ...
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What’s up John. Stopping by to compliment you on your slick videos. I’m researching the katana right now and found your films. Love to GoPro max footage and editing. Thanks man keep it up!
Thanks. I hope you find the boat that works best for you.
Nice video! Could you tell me the size of the spray skirt that fits the Katana 9.7? TIA
Hello, great video and info. Ive had my 9’7” for about a year now. What length paddle would you suggest for this boat? I’m 5’9” 165.
I would suggest a paddle length of 197 to 200.
❤❤❤ Great video! Thanks for sharing it, John!
Hey John- good work on the Drift races. I’m attempting my first go at the 13mile this year with intent to build to the 100. My biggest question: water! How are you keeping enough? What carrying device(s) are you using on the 100? Thanks!
Great question. The race requires you to bring a minimum amount of water containers. I use insulated water bottles and then keep them inside of a pack to keep them from freezing. The check stations also provide water (about every 25 miles). For the 100 you are required to bring a stove in case you need to melt snow. I have not had to melt any snow so far. I have used a camelpak water bottle.
www.amazon.com/CamelBak-Podium-Chill-White-Black/dp/B07HGTSN7X/ref=asc_df_B07HGTSN7X&mcid=074b8eb97ec03911a51e3bcc74222ca1?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80126965543709&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726542680503&psc=1
Nice job
what time of month did you go on this trip and how bad were the mosquitos?
Early August. No mosquitoes where we camped. It was quite pleasant.
Dagger kayaks are wonderful aren’t they? I have a Zydeco 9.0 that I was very fortunate to find. They are very hard to come by.
I have liked all of my Dagger kayaks. Their outfitting is top notch.
Do you still have your Mount Vision 8? How is it riding overall and durability wise? Tire looks bigger than stock 27.5”. Did you convert it to 29”?
I still have my Mount Vision 8. It is a smooth predictable ride. I have had no durability issues with it. Fun bike! Still have the stock wheels (27.5”) I think the Wolf Ridge was Marin’s 29’er.
Drinking bootie water rather than bootie beer is unacceptable and a violation of long standing tradition. Deduct 2 points.
Beer: Never had it, never will…I’ll accept the 2-point deduction.
It’s cause you had yer go pro on! As soon as you strap one on you get worked lol
Truth!
Awesome video. Glad you guys had a great time! Looking forward to seeing everyone again next year!
Great coverage reliving that blissful snowy push! I was the guy that pushed onward a bit after bivying overnight at strawberry. Wanted to give it a go but no groomed snow! I’ll be back and tks for capturing one hell of a ride
I was definitely thinking the same thing as you. When you came back, I knew it was a no go.
amazing environment there and enjoyed the video and natural aspects of this - dagger kayaks seem good and that skeg makes a big difference 👊
I am a big fan of the Dagger Outfitting. They definitely have the comfort level dialed in.
Thy hair! It's stunning!!
It’s where all my power comes from.
Thanks for sharing. Too bad your camera died. Delayed congrats.
No beard! Awesome video!!!
Lovely to hear you paid the guy $400 for it 🙂
Where’s the subway surfers gameplay?
Mid tbh
Hello, it's nice that the Meese allowed so many to move into their nice neighborhood.
Just checking in and seeing if this has been holding up for everyone?
I used 3 inch tape on the front wheel and 4 inch tape on the back wheel. After 2.5 years, I had to redo the front wheel. It was at the bike shop and was placed next to a heater. I think the heater caused the adhesive to soften which caused the failure. I have had zero issues with the back wheel after 2.5 years.
Thinking of giving this a try…. Have been struggling to keep my Mulefut 80s from leaking to the point of going back to tubes
I am now using mat tape on all of my bikes (mountain, gravel, and fat bike). It has been a pretty reliable tape for me.
I wish more hiking videos were like this. Well done.
Great work! Really good glimps of the Drift 100. Super tough year. See you next year!
What a 44 mile bike walk we had! Awesome spending some time with you my new friend.
Like that you’re secure enough to call it a purse. More men should be like you.
Great boat, I have the 10.4, put air bags in rear hatch and have a cover that I strap over the hatch. Still in a great vid.
Had issues with Gorilla tape sealing my Mulefut 80's. Got the 4 inch version of this and they've been bomb proof.
I’m glad it is working for you. I’m going on a couple of years now with my bike, and it is working just fine.
Would be nice to see more of the trail, and scenery , instead of you.
Going to attempt this route with my buddy this upcoming summer, thanks for the inspiration !
It is unbelievably beautiful. The video does not do it justice. I hope your trip is awesome!
Thanks John! Do you know, is this route possible in early June or would we need ice axes / crampons that early in the season? I see you did it in August.
Is it work well?
It has been working well for the last 2 years.
Which size you use 4 or 3 inch?
I tried both. The 3 in fit well in the rim. The 4 inch had to be trimmed.
did you not use a tire sealant in the tire the first time?
I inflated it without sealant to get the beads of the tire seated. Then put sealant in through the valve stem.
Awesome video- thanks for sharing!
Great footage, and quick thinking. Good save.
What a fun packraft adventure, thanks for sharing! Nice job packing up your Kokopelli, I've never been able to roll up mine that small.
Thanks for watching! I don’t packraft very much, but I really enjoyed this trip. I need to plan another adventure. Best wishes to you.
Have a link to the this raft? Looks amazing!
kokopelli.com/products/rogue-lite
Wow, roughly a grand for an inflatable! Great video!
What did he say.....???
Hey John, my buddies and I are planning this hike for next month. Any good resources for good maps of the area? Also do you know the specific loop/trail you took? Any info helps. Thanks!
I have a couple of maps from Beartooth Wilderness publishing: www.beartoothpublishing.com. I believe the “Wind River Range North” map is the one for Fremont Peak.
What time of year?
Late June.
You’d have to be crazy to do this 😉
…or just really love adventure!
Great video!! Amazing looking area, very pristine!! I'm going to get into bikerafting after I ride the Pacific coast very very soon!!! Thanks for the video!! 👍🚣
Thank you. The Wind River Range is a beautiful place. Enjoy your Pacific Coast ride!
Maybe try running tyres 5 psi less before u change them
I have since used a lower tire pressure and have gotten use to their performance. Thanks for the advice!
Nice bike john How’s the suspension? How tall are u? My son is looking at one for enduro racing in New Zealand 🇳🇿 it will be his first full su
I really like the suspension. It has a predictable feel to it. I am 5’6”.
If your son gets one to race, he will have to be prepared to convince everyone it is NOT an ebike. I think that is the first question I get about the bike: “Is that an ebike?” I need to have a sticker made for it that says, “NOT an ebike.”
Has the rear suspension system been reliable? Have you done many miles on it? What’s I like doing fast drops? Does back shock lock up when pedalling down hill?
I haven’t had any problems with the rear suspension. I’m not sure the mileage, but I have ridden it pretty consistently the last couple of summers. I have not had the back shock lock up while pedaling downhill. I think as long as you set the suspension up properly for the rider and the type of riding that they will be doing, it should perform well for you. I have a few other videos of me riding the bike that are posted on my channel. You can check them out (they don’t really go into a review, but you can see it in action).
How do you find it paddles on the flats is it easy to paddle or do you need to put the power into it ?
I found it easy to paddle. There is a little power required to get it up to speed, but once you’re there it was fairly easy to maintain.
Thanks for the video etc....I wonder why there are so many dead standing trees? Just curious....
No roads, limited access? Most people in the area are boating, not logging?
Looks cold
Very cold!
hmm !!! iif he said maybe 500 or 510 times i could see the trouble in remembering which but there ain't much room for error between 1 time and 2 times .... which was it... ???? i like the dagger crossover ... def on my list of next kayak... lmfao... 4:50 .... well maybe 1 mile an hour ....maybe 2 //// could be a little faster or slower.... geez ...thk the lairds he ain't my doctor ...
sweet video, which paddle are you using?
AT2 Flexi.
@@johnsnell6315 thanks!