Thanks to Ken and everyone at Paddle TV for the award! Everyone here at Team Tucktec appreciates it!
pkc
I've been using a Sea Eagle 385FT to scuba dive in the ocean for the past 4 years. It has small pontoons making it easy to enter and exit the water. It's very stable even in rough water.
quakeu
I got the Tucktec a month or so ago and it's absolutely amazing. I'm a student with an economy car and a tight budget but wanted something I'd feel safe in and Fish in so a hard shell felt like a must. Plus that warranty was amazing, they sent me a full replacement after I somehow got a hole in it. After a month it's been great to fish in too, highly reccommend. I'm 6'3" and 220lbs and it's so freaking stable, only problem was the seat but a $20 stadium seat fixed that quick.
I've accidentally rammed it into docks and trees and anything you'd imagine and it's held up great, something I wouldn't be able to do with an inflatable at a similar price. FYI don't drag it on concrete or asphalt, it'll wear done the shell. It's meant to be folded out right next to the water.
As for the one I have with a hole in it, I might fix it up with flex tape or something and just never fold it up again so I can bring a friend one day
kinggerr
Thanks for the recommendations. Great stuff as always. Bought a TUCKTEC origami foldable ($375) and a Aquaglide deschutes 130 inflatable ($680). They’re both stellar stable lightweight entry level packable kayaks. Being back on the river makes me very happy. The Aguaglide is more stable but quite sluggish and less maneuverable of the two. TUCKTEC is my favored boat of the two.
SiarlW
I've had my Pakayak since 2019 and love it. It literally does go together in the advertised 3 minutes and it's feels rock solid on lake and class 2 waters and possibly even class 3 with some added thigh braces and the right paddler. The biggest hit against it is that it weighs about 60 lbs, but my Dagger STRATOS 14.5 L weighs in at 57 lbs. So for me, the extra 3 lbs isn't that noticeable, plus with the Dagger's sked in the up position, both boats handle almost identically. The biggest difference is that my Pakayak fits inside my car or truck, while the Dagger either sits on top of my car, or rides in a trailer behind my truck.
coyoteself
I just ordered the Pakayak 😸 and an IPIK 😅 thanks for your help with making these challenging choices!
It-b-Blair
Holy cow. What a fantastic review of unique kayaks!!!!
BobBohner
Tucktec was my first kayak, Sea Eagle 385FT was second.
The Eagle is an absolutely awesome piece of gear. My only complaint would be that it didn't come with foot braces, but you can simply make them using paracord and a locking carabiner, threading them through the spare D rings if used as a single. Very comfortable and gives more control and power to the boat.
It is insanely fast, stable, comfortable and the ability to stand in it and use it as a high performance SUP is just a fantastic party trick.
BaconPretzel
I had the sea Eagle 393rl. Didn’t work for me but If inflatables is your niche sea eagles upper end kayaks are hard to beat.
Joe-xqnt
Recently bought a Paddle North iSUP, very pleased, they make a drop stitch kayak as well, maybe something to review for you Ken!
samuelcoffman
I love your enthusiasm for this sport!Another fantastic video, well done. Would it be possible to list the kayaks you have tested when you give the final "Best Of" awards? Maybe not something you would want to do, but thought I'd ask.
parnold-mora
Thank you for this quick but thorough review!
Kyla
I am still waiting for a packraft review Ken, next year hopefully. Me and some buddies bought Kokopelli Recon's and took them down the Upper Petawawa this summer. Great boat for big rapids.
matthewreynolds
Once i get a little better at paddling i think I'm gonna pull the trigger on a pakayak! Cant wait.
cieljek
I would love to know how the Sea Eagle Fast Track compares to the Explorer (and why you chose the latter for IK of the Year honors), as well as to the Aquaglide Chelan.
lordenoch
Hi Ken, I would like you to try the ITIWIT X500 one day. I think it is a very good inflatable kayak for the sea and for lakes. I have the 1-seater and I know they also have the 2-seater in Europe.
TouringKayakGuatape
Have you ever heard of Nortik? They're a German brand with a lot of cool folding boats. They have a couple Oru analogues but the material is solid instead of corrugated. Most of their line is skin on frame like the Trak. I think they're cool but I literally cannot find a single review of one in English.
aaronli
Thank you it's very interesting, how TAHE KAYAK AIR BREEZE FULL HP1 compare?
sergelemire
I took my Isle Switch to Crystal River this past weekend and had a blast!!
jessicapage
Love your videos, perhaps you could do a video on the difference of the 2 panel FDS (full drop stitch 10PSI) like the AE airvolution vs the 3 panel (sea eagle razorlight). Lots of interest in the portables (either foldable/packable or inflatable). There's been so many updates these past 2 years. Hard to know how they compare.
