@@6to8john absolutely and nearly everyone when starting does. It is a bit of an interesting stance to get used to. Feet slightly wider apart than normal. Over time it becomes very natural feeling.

@ I just started this season. Been fortunate enough to get some early snow here where I live. So I’ve been going down the newbie route. Gotta start somewhere. Your channel and videos are great to watch!!! All the tips and tricks help with the learning curve.

@@chrisingram5251 thanks so much for the comment and for checking out the videos. We are super stoked to hear from people who see value in them. We have a lot of fun making them...

Thanks for the annecdotal insight. We would love to hear how you size up paddles. We agree there is most certainly more than one way to approach this. Quite a personal preference thing.

@ You are sitting down in a canoe so it is all about torso length. You want to put the handle of the paddle on the canoe seat and where the shaft meets the blade should be around your forehead. This also works well because when sizing a paddle it is about the length of the shaft and not as much about the blade length.

I will say that in our area we don’t really use bent shaft paddles so I’m not really sure about sizing them

@@tuckerzweerink3536 thanks for the insights. Much appreciated! I am always stoked when we can create conversation around these topics. Your insights will certainly bring value to others checking out these videos. Do you mind me asking where you are located in the world?

@@AQOutdoors I’m located in the ozarks my local river is the buffalo

Thanks for checking out the video and for the question. I must admit I hadn't heard anything about this so I went down my own You Tube Rabbit Hole to see what I could find. From what I can gather the e-bikes will be fine for short periods of time wen the rack is lowered. Thule, recommend that the Revert is a great optiion for e bikes up to 55 lbs so that could be a limiting factor. Otherwise I think you are safe to go with the Revert as a bike rack option!

That is a really good question and one that I have surprisingly never thought of. I held the paddle in my hands here in the office and the forward offset is still very noticeable with the bent shaft. The way the shaft is made, your hands are still set recessed back from the offset blade. That is the practical, dry land answer. The annecdotal from a season of use answer is the offset makes a huge difference. The Manic is the most powerful paddle I have paddled with in over 25 years of whitewater. I love the thing!

@@AQOutdoors Thanks for the great answer! It’s good to know the offset still has an impact with the bent shaft.

You are most welcome

Thanks for the question. It really depends a bit on a few things. The Motion 3 is a more aerodynamic design so is a bit quieter and will be a shade better on fuel efficiency. The main consideration is if you are looking at the XXL size box you will likely have no problem with the motion 3 impacting the rear hatch opening. If you are looking at the smaller sizes that shouldn't be an issue with any of the motion XT models. In the motion 3 you also have the low profile options which the motion XT doesn't have. In a nutshell, if you are looking for an XL or smaller and aren't too fussed by the look of the box the motion XT will most certainly do the trick. The 3 has some nice to haves for sure but nothing that is a requirement for your vehicle.

@@AQOutdoors Thank you so much!

@nmbr1cubzfan you are most welcome .

The light is easy to install on the inside of the lid with the included adhesive tape and has an automatic on/off function when opening or closing the box. We haven't installed the felt lining before so we will see what info we can find on that for you

We found some more info on the felt lining. The Liners are not available yet but should be in March i believe. You just unclipped the mounting feet and drop the liner in then click the mounted feet back in over top.

@@teckninja as a long time nomad paddler I can relate 100%. Enjoy your new whip. The Code is such a killer boat. Thanks for the kind words too!

Hey that seems odd that it would be loose or wobble at all. The AutoAttach system Thule uses has been out for a long time now and we have have definitely put it through its paces on the T2 Pro XTR on many logging roads. I can't think of any warranty issues that have ever come through our shops with those either so maybe you had one that was not put together quite right. One thing we missed in the review and took us a while to figure out is how the new style crank arm works to snug it up. It works like a ratchet if you pull the handle outward which makes it much easier to get a snug fit. We also find giving the rack a shake while you turn the crank arm will also help eliminate any wobble. The problem with the old school hitch pin and clip is that its nearly impossible get get the wobble out of the connection without using a threaded pin or anti wobble adapter. Both would require tools. Hope that helps!

@@AQOutdoors Yeah, I saw the AutoAttach in other videos and thought it may just have been my unit or a new design. But thanks for confirming. Pretty great rack besides that issue!

Hi David. Thanks for the view and the question. Quite the move from Scotland to Slovenia! In short, the fuel economy difference although likely better will be marginal at best. These boxes, although designed with being aerodynamic in mind, all impact fuel efficiency more or less the same. The build quality at first shake is good, equal to or better than your current one. That being said, they are new so we haven't been able to see if they stand the test of time. I would say anecdotally that you could certainly upgrade confidently in the build quality regard. Truth be told, if your current box is still working well after the minor lid lifter repairs I would stick with it. The main reason to upgrade would be purely aesthetic in my opinion. Hope that helps a bit Simon

@@AQOutdoors I got the Motion 3 XXL and am testing them both (Skoda Kodiaq + Seat Leon Estate/Kombi both 2019). One thing that the dealer told me was to move both bars and boxes as far as possible to the front. This was an incorrect advise as I found out later and even ChatGPT suggested that the most optimal position is centred and then to the rear (for weight distribution that improves car handling and wind/water reflection - less drag). The front of the roof box also should be behind the top edge of a windscreen/windshield (WS). I had my XT hanging over the windshield a bit before and it was quite loud in high winds or at high speeds. Once, while driving in very heavy rain, a small amount of water got inside too. I think that it's because the box was way too much to the front and reflected from the WS air or water was hitting the box more. I have both boxes as far as possible to the rear (but not handing over the back) and it's much better now. Also, in terms of build = the quality appears to be similar if not the same. Some changes in the shapes such as the XT has a lower front profile whereas 3 appears to be same height along the whole box. The lid lifters seem also a bit less bulky - hope they didn't cut corners and they're last longer than XT's). The box is still a bit fiddly to open even though they claim it can be done with one hand. I like the lower bottom sides for easier loading but we'll see if things keep falling out because of it. There's now also some internal accessories available for 3 that only came with the most expensive model before.

@@riopradipto2804 haha. Agreed. With your tagging the time and going straight too it I see what you mean. It almost looks like it should be in a 90s kayak instructional video . Thanks for the watch and the comment.. made my day..

Thanks for the view and question. The main difference is in the build quality and features. More expensive racks are built with additional functionality such as swing away or tilting to enable access to the trunk of the vehicle. The cradles are also built with more expensive bikes in mind so they way the bikes attach/ mount is less likely to cause damage to the bikes. The material weight and welding of the higher price racks also tends to be more durable That is obviously very general but I hope it gives you some context.

@@AQOutdoors thanks <3

Andy in our Edmonton store is going to measure this tomorrow. When we have the info we will reply on here. Cheers for your patience

@@AQOutdoors Thanks so much! Andy is great, just put in a pre-order with him the other day, just been looking over possible accessories 🙂

​@@jglowin1Thanks for reaching out, sorry for the delayed response. We're currently sold out of the WildernessRecons but we had a staff bring their recon in to measure for you and others with the same question today. The front opening under the seat is 18.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall and the side openings are approximately eight inches wide so unfortunately your case may be a little oversized. Our staffer Andy finds the side opening works perfectly with the plano 3600 series cases whereas the front opening works well with their 3700 deep style cases. Hope this helps you dial in your kayak storage needs. Feel free to reach out to him further with any nuanced kayak fishing questions you may have. You can get ahold of him in our Edmonton shop at 780 463 4892 or [email protected]

​@@jglowin1Thanks for reaching out, sorry for the delayed response. We're currently sold out of the WildernessRecons but we had a staff bring their recon in to measure for you and others with the same question today. The front opening under the seat is 18.5 inches wide by 4.5 inches tall and the side openings are approximately eight inches wide so unfortunately your case may be a little oversized. Our staffer Andy finds the side opening works perfectly with the plano 3600 series cases whereas the front opening works well with their 3700 deep style cases. Hope this helps you dial in your kayak storage needs. Feel free to reach out to him further with any nuanced kayak fishing questions you may have. You can get ahold of him in our Edmonton shop at 780 463 4892 or [email protected]

@@AQOutdoors perfect, thank you very much!

That is the price for 1 set that will carry one kayak. It includes a cradle for the front and back bar of your roof rack. Unfortunately if you want to carry 2 boats using this system you need to buy 2. If you are looking for a more cost effective option (albeit not as slick) the Malone Telos is worth a look.

Thank you

@@mixandmatch2019 haha.. nice catch. New to us still.. thanks for the view and the observation..

@@AAkCN1 thank you for the view and comment.. I can't speak to the pool waves but for the river the shorter the better in my experience. However, that is on a relatively steep river wave with not a load of power. I would imagine larger river waves could handle the longer sizes for sure

@@AQOutdoors thank you for the reply! Hopefully a(/my) 5’7” Hydra should work for most conditions I hope

@@AAkCN1 yeah. That is a great all round size..

Thanks for the view and the comment. I hear you, they sure don't come cheap, that being said they are pretty impressive pieces of gear.

@@barneyboyle6933 thanks for the watch and the kind words.. hope it helped..

Thanks for the view and question. We introduce it in a very simple way right from the start. In an intro course we get people to think about using their feet and knees in a sweep stroke. This introduces (again at a very simple level) the concept of upper and lower body seperation which is essentially body rotation. Hope that helps and makes sense.

@@AQOutdoors thanks a bunch for your reply! I totally agree that seperation and rotation is an essential coordination for any move in a kayak. As I see it rarely taught, I was doubting if it might be too ambitous for a beginner when you are busy with surviving. So was very interested how you introduce it from the start without overwealming the student. I appreciate your instructional videos so much.

@@MrOceanmind thanks for the kind words. The body rotation early on is only introduced in flatwater. We just want it to be a baseline thread for all paddlers moving forwards.

Great points, thanks for sharing. All of these will be invaluable for people finding and using this video Much appreciated mate!

Good insight for sure. Is there anything specific you would like to add here for other people watching the video? Cheers for the watch and the comment.

You are very welcome! Let us know how the practice goes!

@@calcifee thanks for checking out the video and for the annecdotal insight! Very much appreciated. Great feedback for sure..

@@andrewscott1253 thanks for the feedback. We are working on a more detailed version of this video and it will include both right and left

Thanks for the view and the comments. Let us know how the practice goes. Also, cheers for the safety note. The tether is attached to a breakaway d ring on the PFD which is the suggested location for safe use by Kokatat. I can see for sure where that is unclear however. Thanks for the attention to detail..

Just one on the rear is correct. Yours is as it should be! Thanks for checking out the video

Absolutely . I am 5'9" and have pikes of room in the medium antix.. if you have giant feet it may be a bit snug but otherwise no problem at all

@@AQOutdoors Thanks for the quick response! No giant feet here, so I’ll aim to demo a medium. Thanks!

Thanks for checking out the video. I have had a chance to paddle the Indra more than the ReactR though have enough time to comment on both. In full transparency I am a long time Dagger padler and love the outfiiting in their boats. At 5'9" and 165 - 170lbs the S/M Indra is an amazing teaching and river running boat, it is predictable, skips over things nicely and is (as mentioned in the video) a boat that loves to carev around the river on edge. The M/L for me feels a little big though would be my go to if I were going to paddle anything really hard in this model. In summary, it feels like a bit of a quiver killer boat in the sense that you can creek in it, surfs OK and is really zippy and fun on river runs. The ReactR is a bit more of a departure from other boats I have paddled. So far I am digging the new outfitting, I feel they knocked it out of the park. It is the first Pyranha boat I have enjoyed carrying! To me the medum does feel wide, I have added some seat paddling but feel I could do with another 2 shims to get it just right. It is an easy to control boat which never feels lie it gets away from you, the one thing I don't like is how quick it decelerates, it skips amazingly well, but then in an eddy it slows quite quickly where the Indra contiues to accelerate. The loose hull makes sweep boofs so easy, that does feel very cool and much easier than the Indra. It surfs equally well or a bit better than the Indra too. Two very different feeling boats, each with things some people will gracitate to and others will not. Hope that helps?

Thanks for watching the video and the comment. It is quite hard at the moment to find women's specific PFDs. Depending on the style of paddling you are doing the Astral Layla is a great option (whitewater-centric, though good for recreational/touring use), and The Mustang Revel is a great option, it's adust-a-bust functionality is a hit with lots of women. It wouldn't be great for whitewater, just from a fit standpoint, but a good recreational, canoeing pfd. You can see it here: aqoutdoors.com/products/mustang-womens-rebel-adjust-a-bust-pfd?srsltid=AfmBOoo21uaCUjoN45I_SXz7rVnhCdq1l2_5WtfxfAcrzeQWfpbw8Ayb

@@johnandrews3568 such a great boat. Thanks for sharing and for checking out the video .

@@mikespies786 haha.. I agree. The whole unit with no boats does look very ungainly. A bit of a function over fashion element! Thanks for checking out the video and for the comment .

@@nht306 you are most welcome..

@@209chevymon fish hooks are very unlikely to puncture the material good quality inflatables are made of.

I have fished out of Zodiac style inflatable boats for decades and mostly no name stuff. I have yet to get a puncture. 9 other guys I fish with that use the same style boats have yet to get a hook puncture even. You have to watch, but it would be e trembly bad luck or real carelessness that would result in a hook puncture. I had a late get Pike on once that flipped a Rapala hook out of its mouth right at the boat. The hook bounced off the boat, but when it hit my arm, there were 2 hooks that buried the top of the hook to the point the barbs went into my arm!! 😮😮😂😂. I had to push them through, cut the tip of each prong off before I could back the hooks out without doing real damage,,, 😂😂. Short term pain to get a good result! 😂😂. Human skin is actually pretty tough so that was a great comforting factor about the durability. The boat was a 7.5 ft Aquamarine. Same material essentially.

@@piedmontfishing824 thanks for checking out the video and for all the annecdotal insight! Very much appreciated.

​@@AQOutdoors 😮 shots fired 😂

@@ErisDas we are meeting with the wilderness systems team at a trade show this week. I will be sure to pass your thoughts along!

@@macfawlty thanks for the feedback and for checking out the video. We will try and get some more info on the boat construction in the fall.

We miss the cordura too