Have you gotten your hands on a kush yet?

I very much appreciate this instructional video. Seat lowering is my first love. BTW, come on down South and paddle all winter! And when you can find the time, give us a seat lowering tutorial for the Fluid Bazooka.

Hey Hannah...! Female paddler here. I would say intermediate, maybe high end on those seasons where I can get out. But that's not always the case when life gets in the way. So I am about 5'5" and weigh maybe 115-118 lbs. So I have a harder time with these bigger boats. Any recommendations? I have a Jackson rockstar small, but looking to add to fleet! 🙂 Was actually thinking of Dagger Rewind XS kids boat, but maybe I'm too tall?🤣Like pulling teeth sometimes trying to figure it out. THANKS! It's nice to see ripping female paddlers giving their 2 cents and not just the guys, lol.

I'm a gal coming in at about 115 and looking at the XS (for kids), lol. Thoughts? I'm about 5'5".

I'm not a kayaker, but have had some whitewater rafting experience and am planning to get into it more on cataraft rowing platforms.. Am wondering why Charlie didn't eject or if he couldn't? Or was trying to right himself a better choice? He seemed to have been mostly focused on the latter which as I understood is more difficult though quicker then getting out.

Hey Alex, can we expect a ReactR and clutch Review?

Dying for your Reactr review and comparison

That Funnel beatdown was SO fucking gnarly... Holy shit, great video as always man!

Awesome Info here, thanks! Gonna make a trip later this winter I think.

I started out in a Dagger Axiom, great boat. I think I learned to paddle better in that than something like a Machno.

Hi Alex Great video it helped me with a small crack I've repaired Separate question do you know of a place I can get the aluminium bulkhead bar for an axiom or what size it should be as I have snapped one

I am sort of a beginner with a dodgy back. Heres my WW story with a question at the end, I only paddle at the Lee Valley WWC in the UK, its a grade 3 run, I started with an introduction course there last September/October and then did the Developing WW course there last May and then passed the assessment thats needed to paddle on my own on the Legacy course. I did the Intro course in my Ethos 9 but i was to wobbly in it (prob wouldnt be now mind). I ended up buying a Burn 2 (£150) (not the B.2) and used that for a short while on flat water and a little at a standing wave. When I started the Dev' course in one of their Burn 3's, I wasn't keen on it cause my foot got stuck in there when i flipped it, so i finished the course using my Burn 2 and I have been using it nearly every weekend since at LV. Its an ok boat but it can catch me out due to the rails. So my question is, what boat (used) would be a good step up, someone keeps telling me to get a scorch but it is longer and a bit heavier then the Burn and i struggle as it is getting it up on my car roof. I really like the ReactR but its way out of my price range :( I have also been advised to get a Zet Raptor and i nearly did until someone said not to, so what boat is next and bare in mind that its unlikely that I would go to a WW river any time soon. thanks :)

Before I tried whitewater kayaking, I rightly thought to myself that it's a stupidly dangerous sport. And here I am.

Point is, you can't describe the whole thing reliably. Vague by design. Yes. High consequence activity. Everybody's got stories in this sport. It's why it's so awesome.

The Astral Green & Blue pfd’s have buckles on the side. You do not have to ‘always’ wiggle it on over one’s head to get it on as you claim.

I'm just over 6'2" and around 175-180 pounds. I just got the Alpha 75 and it's a great fit. The Alpha 75/90 have almost identical sizing/specs to the 9r2 medium/large. I know kayaks are all about personal preference but I don't think this is necessarily a "boat for girls and small paddlers". I've had a 9r2 (medium) and feel the 75 is really comparable in fit and might even have a bit more leg room.

Im about 195 and looking for a step up boat and something I can overnight out of. Im leaning towards the medium, but concerned about the added weight, but the large seems so big. Heard you say you lovees the large, but wasn't sure where you were weight wise at the time of the review.

Your reviews on Chili and Ninja are both great! Am I right that Ninja is more forgiving but slightly less exciting to paddle class 3-4 for people who love the feeling of the modern slalom boat?

Hey one question. Is it possible to add a recue belt to the regular ninja? And.. Tô the pro... Is it possible to get rid of the belt? Thanks

Great review! thxs. Question, can you get rid of the belt when you dont need it or is permanently attached to the pfd?

The Nomadic Beast! Did you just make an 8’4”Indra?

Hey Alex, thanks for the video, I had a few questions. I recently cracked my Antix 2.0 right under the seat (4" crack), and I have all winter to repair it so I want to make a project of it and do the most solid job. You have 2 different videos on kayak crack repair 3 years apart with some different ideas. So I'm wondering, what do you think would be the best possible method I could do for longevity with welding? weld both sides? add the roofing sealant on the inside on top of the weld? staples or no staples? also like the other person asked, any tips for re-attaching the seat rail after removing it? Thanks in advance, huge fan of your videos and tips!

"As cushy as it gets" well described. Also good advice about test drives, but you know that this the single greatest deficit in this sport's product selection.

Just paddled the Gauley in a large for two days. The boat wore me out. It really needs drove HARD to make moves in pushy water IMO....whew🤷🏽 Haven't had a chance to creek one.

I know im commenting on an old video but the VT helmet study puts the wrsi helmets so far down the list, I almost think a used good helmet is better than a crappy new one

Hi Alex. Any tips on sealing dry wear seams? I'm trying to refurbish a Kokatat dry top that I got used on Facebook. It has clear seam tape that is beginning to peel off. I was thinking of peeling it off carefully, then applying Gear Aid Seam Grip along all the seams. Is that a good option, or should I get some seam tape and apply it with an iron? Or both? Thanks!

Great video, Alex! I just started using mine again. Was sitting under the camp for years. Having fun with it. Just donated some plastic up at whole brothers on cheese grater unfortunately. I’ll try to be more careful with it. Also Had it up at Fairhaven Beach yesterday. Could I melt down the gouges a little bit on the bottom or would that be a bad idea? Thanks.

I'm a smallll dude been paddling a regular session (c1) less rocker for sure then the plus but the boat is %100 always supposed to be squirting cartwheeling endering flipping something at all times you try and paddle it flat like other boats and it'll hand you a face full. so if you spin in wave just keep spinning, squirt out of the wave, that's why so many people love sessions (small and+) cause its high action easy.

Does the pouch keep your stuff dry….?

Hoping you get a chance to review the Jackson Flow.

I absolutely agree with everything you've said. It's my second season and I've been experimenting with boats. I started with an rpm, then got a remix 69 for bigger water and to be more forgiving, it did ok but I felt like it was still a true beginner boat, and it was a bitch to roll. Just took a scorch x out for the first time and holy hell I'm in love, def not a beginner boat and everything I was looking for.

Any possibility on doing a ReactR review and comparison to Indra?

What would you say is the weight cut off for sizes? I’m 175lbs, and my medium Code always felt a little bigger than I liked. Thinking I might prefer the S/M Indra.

Hot damn this is some good content

Interestingly, the kayak Eric Deguil has been paddling (and winning everything in) is a rmx chopped to 9ft. Obviously the original intention was to obey AWP rules, but it would be interesting to see the impact the chop has beyond this.

Such an insanely good video full of captivating sequences! My son and I are so hyped watching and following your journey. How is this boat going to feel in comparison to a Code? Would you say: "very much harder and less forgiving to maneuver" for a noob such as myself or "no problem, just buy it". I consider handing over my beloved Code to my son and buying the Indra as our 2nd boat so that we can finally ride together. And if I do, what size? Large or Medium? I am 210 pounds and my Code is Medium and seems to fit me perfectly but I lack the expertise to really tell. Thank you!

Hallo, please have you tried the Spade Black Jack?? Do you think DragoRossi DRX is better?? Searching for kayak for ww3, woman 75kg... Thanks for any advices!!

I learned everything in a EZ and boy was it a steep learning curve. However, I’m not sure I would want it any other way because of how much I learned about paddling and getting a roll with that boat.

I need to try this on my RPM. Love what you did with the seat padding and the bindings on the backband. My legs fall asleep in my boat right now too 🤦

Hi Alex! Really like your reviews, great job! I would have one question: Dagger Code vs Zet Cross? I see you have quite good impression about both, price tag seems to be quite close…as beginner/intermediate paddler I would like to learn and improve confidence, but comfort is also top prio on my list (so out fitting is also super important if I am sitting in for 5-6hours). I would not paddle big volume waters, just what we have in Europe in Alps and so. Thanks for recommendation! Cheers from Hungary! P.s. Demo them is kinda impossible here around.

I am more of a beginner kayaker. Just purchased a used Piranha Storm. I'm finding it is more challenging to roll and has a tendency to stand on its tail. Any thoughts?

ive always wondered why they dont make paddles that spring load flat at the ends so you can push a button when you want to upright and your paddle end is no longer sharp to cut water but actually several inches in width. This would make it so if you pushed down on your paddle it would actually have resistance and help you upright.

Just came back to this one out of curiosity, and since demoing a Ninja 2 over the past two weeks I have a much better appreciation for your comments regarding the hip steering vs the knee focused steering. As it turns out, that suits my paddling style and stature better.

Just completed a similar alloy strip mod on my Dagger, had to angle grind out the original four stainless steel m5 bolts, it was painfully slow. Why Dagger ever bolted in the seat of the Infrared I will never know.

I have seen car body work moved like this. So interesting.

Exactly what I wanted to try and do

@AlexBarham Have the ability to grab one of these (75gal) locally for right under $400 while I'm id say between begginer and intermediate level of skill I do prefer boats that give more primary stability and weight in the back of the hips, while expecting feedback, compared to I guess "more friendly" full displacement, i.e. hated the nomad I started in. I like boats that can handle rock features and surf well and help me progress as well which kind of canceled out very hard railed boats for me (the most aggressive id go is an antix for reference). For someone who doesn't mind a learning curve and is based in the Southeast is this something you'd recommend? Apologies for the mouthful...

Only 'negative' was not saying "practice, practice, practice", especially for those who aren't needing it regularly yet. +1 for saying "go get training"! Annoying that the 'other bag' you'd borrowed was looped, implying it's always worth cross-testing safety gear, just as you'd check each others PFD fitting. Some real important points in there!

I started in a liquad logic gus and went to a perception amp

Picked a titan dragon for a fraction of the cost new, it came with 0 outfitting kits or tools. When I sit in it my left tigh is squished under the tigh brace and the right one is super hard to fit under the brace at all. My feets and legs are 100% flat with shoes and I wonder if I am too big for the boat. I am 5"10 210 pounds so I don't think I am really. Do you think I will need to trim the plastic braces or is this normal? I am a noob yes.