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@chadridsdale9970 8 күн бұрын
Supernova?
@gordmccoll5009 8 күн бұрын
Ooooh yeah 👍👍👍
@beringseaannon 10 күн бұрын
Great review. Its super stable but still sporty. Ive heard many people talk about this boat as a " big water" boat to which I agree but its also a super fun class 1 to 3 boat also and very stable for the beginner.
@gordmccoll5009 10 күн бұрын
Absolutely 💯 I agree
@bobcosterton6430 10 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update! Considering a quick trip soon.
@gordmccoll5009 10 күн бұрын
@@bobcosterton6430 excellent 😊😊enjoy
@SUPBradfish 10 күн бұрын
I don't know it it was the higher flow, or any changes to the lower racecourse, but it gave me a good swim!
@gordmccoll5009 10 күн бұрын
@@SUPBradfish oh geeez
@paulclarke8339 12 күн бұрын
Yeah dude! Can't wait to get on it! I'm going to do so many squirtz
@brentwade9346 13 күн бұрын
Ohhhh yeah!
@gordmccoll5009 13 күн бұрын
So stoked
@brianluisi7616 14 күн бұрын
Thank you, great review
@gordmccoll5009 14 күн бұрын
Thanks
@willsmith6078 16 күн бұрын
Please tell your weight and hight? Do you sit down in ninja with pleasure?
@stalak 16 күн бұрын
Hi, are those blade made similar to Sho-Gun ? You've mentioned that they are based on a foam. Im wondering on buying some new paddle for next season but hard to get them for testing in my country.
@gordmccoll5009 16 күн бұрын
@@stalak The Sho-gun is a good blade and because it's not a tear drop shape you are going to find it grabs more from different angles. The Galasport Manic is geared towards slalom. The paddle provides the most power when it's in a vertical position. I think in a whitewater environment (not a slalom course) we don't always have the opportunity to get those perfect vertical strokes so I prefer a blade that can give power from multiple positions. This may be very different if you come from a slalom background but many of us don't haha. The foam core is very nice to have as I find it naturally wants to float to the surface setting you up for your roll, especially in boily chaotic water.
@stalak 16 күн бұрын
@@gordmccoll5009 thats all I needed. Will be testing shogun over the weekend and probably will try to get the same. Thx
@stalak 16 күн бұрын
But probalby will have to stick to straight shaft, as bent is outside budget
@gordmccoll5009 16 күн бұрын
@@stalak My friend Brian owns the Sho-gun and really likes it. I've tried it out and liked it too. Found it has good catch and rolling felt really good with it. Let me know what you think.
@gordmccoll5009 16 күн бұрын
@@stalak I am preferring the straight shaft these days. It gives you more flexibility where your hands can go and allows you to tighten your paddlers box
@chmith27 16 күн бұрын
you’re going out on an average alberta creek/river- you taking this or the indra? no explanation. they’re both great boats yada yada… which one? thnx, great review.
@gordmccoll5009 16 күн бұрын
Had to read this a few times. What is an average Alberta creek/river? They aren't all the same. Also what skill level are we talking about for the paddler?
@gordmccoll5009 16 күн бұрын
@@chmith27 different boats will give you different experiences. I would feel safer pushing my abilities in the Indra vs. the ninja because of its stability. If I am running all the normal rivers I do that I know well it would depend. Different boats equal different experiences. The ninja is going to be more playful yet is also capable. You might find the ninja can do the harder stuff but also be fun on class 3. The Indra is going to be less fun on the class 3 because it's geared towards more difficult rivers.
@brentwade9346 17 күн бұрын
Good call on all of it, Gord! I swam out of mine in shallow, rocky water tonight...in calm water it pops up well, but it's a bit more work in moving water for sure. It does not like shallow water at all, in my opinion...or more accurately, with my skill level. Stability, speed, comfort, and that monster-truck approach to features are its strong points.
@gordmccoll5009 17 күн бұрын
@@brentwade9346 great boat, they all have plus and minuses
@chmith27 17 күн бұрын
i agree with everything except rollability- i’d give it a 1. i’m new this yr to hardshell but can roll most any boat decently now except this m/l. You might be right about the suction, but if you just look at the height and width of the side rails and their relationship to the cockpit it makes it difficult to get the paddle relatively flat to the surface of the water because the elbow/arm is restricted quickly. i put it up next to the scorch x and reactr med and phantom and there was several inches difference. i do agree moving seat frwd will help but I don’t think that should’ve been dagger’s solution. Anyway, I appreciate your reviews. I do wonder if the indra s/m would have the same issues. cheers.
@gordmccoll5009 17 күн бұрын
You are not alone with this I've had a few friends find the same thing. I know the Steeze can be difficult to roll as well. I've had the Indra and Steeze side by side and they are very similar. I really focus on my knee drive more in this boat than others when rolling. Definitely something paddlers should be aware of when choosing this boat. I have seen paddlers have no issue with it too. Probably different for each person's style.
@jimkennedy2339 19 күн бұрын
would you consider doing the same for playboats?
@gordmccoll5009 17 күн бұрын
@@jimkennedy2339 I could probably do something with playboats 🤔🤔🤔
@brentwade9346 20 күн бұрын
ReactR looks like fun, Indra looks like business. ;-)
20 күн бұрын
Coming from an "old school" background I like the knee placement and don't find it high at all. What I didn't like about the outfitting was the hip pads. I have no hips and the little short bumps that Zet provide for hip engagement were next to useless for me as I had to work to not fall out when upside down. I have gone back to the old school outfitting and have made my own pads by gluing and then shaping foam to the plate that Zet provides for attaching their pads. Bonus is I cut slots in the foam to access the bolts so the pads don't have to come out for moving the seat. Downside is the boat fits me and no one else ..... not my problem :) agree with the rest of your comments, especially getting the seat position right.
@gordmccoll5009 20 күн бұрын
I found my legs were almost splayed out and straight at the same time with original thigh braces. But I have had people feel the same and then others not mind it at all. I am glad you were able to make this boat work for you because its such a great design.
@MrOceanmind 21 күн бұрын
I am using it since it came out. If I could only own one boat, it's the Ninja!
@gordmccoll5009 21 күн бұрын
@@MrOceanmind it's a great boat
@robinlevick7246 21 күн бұрын
How much time did you have in the ReactR at this time? I'm hearing it takes a little while to really learn that boat.
@gordmccoll5009 21 күн бұрын
It took me 2 days but I've been paddling for 25 years and can adapt quite quickly to different boats. It was super interesting and so different compared to other boats.
@robinlevick7246 21 күн бұрын
@@gordmccoll5009 Have you paddled an Alpacka Valkeryie? I am thinking the ReactR might be a good choice for me, as the style of paddling will be a little more similar than going back and forth to something with harder edges. Also considering a Ninja and a Flow. It's wild to hear how different it feels to experienced paddlers. I hope you can post more content about it.
@gordmccoll5009 21 күн бұрын
@@robinlevick7246 I am not familiar with the Alpacka Valkary. When I searched a pack raft came up. If that's the case I'd have a hard time comparing. Let me Know if I can help you more in finding a boat for your style.
@robinlevick7246 21 күн бұрын
@@gordmccoll5009 yes, it's the packraft that is most like a kayak. It has a dropped floor which allows for secondary stability. It's definitely not a hardshell, but it's very capable.
5 күн бұрын
Where did you end up running the seat in the Reactr?
@alexlax08ify 21 күн бұрын
What rivers are you paddling in this video? I’m planning a kayak trip to Alberta this spring but am having trouble finding extensive info on whitewater there
@gordmccoll5009 21 күн бұрын
@@alexlax08ify There are lots of options. I highly recommend you check out paddlingmaps.com. There are lots of options within 2 hours of Calgary. Mid june is going to be your best bet for the best water. Elbow, Pipestone, upper sheep, Highwood, upper bow, cataract, Mistaya, kicking horse are on paddling maps. Also Calgary has a whitewater park called Harvies Passage. The Kanankakis is a class 2/3 that is full of play and flows all year round.
@paulclarke8339 22 күн бұрын
sweet graphics!
@gordmccoll5009 22 күн бұрын
Thanks Buddy
@michaelcarter3149 24 күн бұрын
I really want to try both of them, but i just bought a new rewind few months ago due to not finding any used ones.
@gordmccoll5009 23 күн бұрын
@@michaelcarter3149 hopefully you can get your hands on one eventually
@bfosterkayaking 25 күн бұрын
Great content!
@gordmccoll5009 25 күн бұрын
@@bfosterkayaking thanks 😊
@holmespun 26 күн бұрын
I’ll be curious to hear what you think of the S/M Indra. I’ve been paddling it a bit, and it feels pretty good for me at 5’10”, 175lbs.
@gordmccoll5009 26 күн бұрын
Me too let's find out soon shall we haha
@robinlevick7246 27 күн бұрын
Was hoping for a breakdown after the paddle! Im coming from an Alpacka Valkeryie, have been paddling a borrowed Rewind some. Considering this for my first creek boat.
@gordmccoll5009 27 күн бұрын
I do a breakdown in the next episode
@gordmccoll5009 27 күн бұрын
Just for you I'll release it today 👍👍👍
@gordmccoll5009 27 күн бұрын
If you have any more questions about either boat I'll help you out ☺️
@zca4783 27 күн бұрын
What section of the Fraser is this?
@gordmccoll5009 27 күн бұрын
The pipeline and canyon Section near Mount Robson.
28 күн бұрын
how is the ReactR in comparison to the Ninja?
@gordmccoll5009 28 күн бұрын
I have an end of season review coming out on the ninja and I'll be comparing it to the other quarter slices I've paddled
@frankdilaura5712 Ай бұрын
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. :)
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@RogueDragonNate Ай бұрын
Theres a chance I built or molded that boat
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
Sweet 👍👍👍
@paulclarke8339 Ай бұрын
good edit bro.
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
@@paulclarke8339 thanks buddy 😁
@brentwade9346 Ай бұрын
I definitely want your thoughts once you've tried the 2. If I were to own only 1 boat, that'd be it.
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
@@brentwade9346 one of these days
@jennasharp1048 Ай бұрын
Sweet videos! I'll be running the Grand in November. My first time. How many extra gopro batteries did you take? What software did you use to edit your videos?
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
@@jennasharp1048 hey 👋👋👋 2 batteries were nice. Keeping things charged can be a challenge. Solar panels can do all right but they weren't great. In hind sight I would bring 2 or 3 pre charged battery banks or 1 really big one.
@gordmccoll5009 Ай бұрын
I use power director for all my editing
@steakBurner81 Ай бұрын
Love my Indra
@paulclarke8339 Ай бұрын
noice!
@brentwade9346 2 ай бұрын
Sweeet!!!! Absolutely beautiful footage and a great edit, amigo!
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
@@brentwade9346 gracias ❤️❤️❤️
@paulclarke8339 2 ай бұрын
ohhh yeah!
@brentwade9346 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful footage, buddy!!!
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
Thanks my friend 😀
@bradadam 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Looks like a BLAST
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
Thanks and it Was SOOOOO GOOD
@brentwade9346 2 ай бұрын
Tried the Ninja 2 today - incredible boat!
@monkrutherford 2 ай бұрын
Great video btw love it
@monkrutherford 2 ай бұрын
I’d love to do this. It looks like a rush but I have only ever kayaked on a sit on top fishing one 😅
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
I would not recommend this until you've had adequate class 3 river skills and whitewater training.
@kayakkootenaybc 2 ай бұрын
So why not just buy a boat that has outfitting that you dont have to fix? What is this 1995? Dagger has fixed this years ago. I like pyrahna's hull shapes but there outfitting has not kept up with the rest of the field. Not to mention that you can see through the plastic now.
@followingrj 2 ай бұрын
How do you find rolling with this paddle?
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
@@followingrj super easy it's probably my favorite paddle to roll with
@followingrj 2 ай бұрын
@@gordmccoll5009 not sure what your go to roll is but if it’s a sweep I’m assuming with the blade forward design it probably breaks the water more on a set up so I’m wondering if that helps to keep it higher towards the surface on a sweep
@AidenAmes-yy4te 2 ай бұрын
Class three
@jabenm 2 ай бұрын
At 4:25, you talk about 'releasing a sweep stroke'--not sure exactly what this means? Thanks
@gordmccoll5009 2 ай бұрын
@@jabenm Basically when you are entering the current from an eddy to initiate your stern squirt, you want to essentially wind up your body. You do this by reaching your paddle blade back towards your stern. The release is when you unwind your body into a sweep stroke, unwinding from your stern towards your bow.
@darksidecarnival5385 2 ай бұрын
What an adventure! Amazing!!
@darksidecarnival5385 2 ай бұрын
3 of my favorite kayakers 🙂!! Fantastic!
@brentwade9346 3 ай бұрын
OH YEAH!!!!!!
@paulclarke8339 3 ай бұрын
I liked the ripping on Kelly parts. Looks wicked, soak it in.
@gordmccoll5009 3 ай бұрын
@@paulclarke8339 always fun ripping on our friend ..... However she does rip back 😆😆😆
@kthekayaker 3 ай бұрын
The BEST day ever!!!!! 😊
@gordmccoll5009 3 ай бұрын
AGREED 😊
@Christgoldberg 3 ай бұрын
I picked this up and am trying to install it. I think your solution with the bungees is spot on and I'm almost finished, but how the hell did you get the IR straps fed into the Pyranha thigh brace module? Did you shave any of the plastic down?
@gordmccoll5009 3 ай бұрын
@@Christgoldberg I used my soldering iron to shave the plastic down on the IR strap down. This was an after thought.
@Christgoldberg 3 ай бұрын
That's what I was planning to do, but was curious what you ended up doing. I also went a slightly different route on the bungee. I stripped the bungees off the OG back band and ran them through the fabric loops on the IR, and just removed the ones that came with the IR. Not sure if it'll hold up.
@goji059 3 ай бұрын
nicely played boys
@gordmccoll5009 3 ай бұрын
Thank-you kindly