2021 AquaGlide Blackfoot 160 Unboxing

This week I traded up from the Blackfoot 125 HB to the new 2021 Blackfoot 160. This Kayak is built for tandem paddlers and angling right out of the box. Lots of improvements over the 125. My favorite so far are the seats. Any, please forgive the quality of this video. Hopefully you find some good information.
Thanks to Western Canoe and Kayak in Abbotsford, BC for helping me get setup. - westerncanoekayak.com/
Music: www.bensound.com

[@russlowe]

Hey by the way - the chair bases weren't mis-measured, you have to crank down on them pretty hard, and it actually functions to add torsional rigidity to the seat frame. They fit perfectly, you just have to wrench it down a bit. Also it absolutely goes back in the same way if you pack it properly - I get mine back that way no problem every time - you just have to deflate the boat after you use it.

[@ManCaveMinistries007]

Just got one today delivered. Thanks for the awesome unboxing! I hope the shelf material is fixed on mine. Lol Thanks

[@anson80channel70]

Great kayak 👍👍👍

[@fixerupper3042]

I love fishing in my Blackfoot angler. I've caught lots of Largemouth bass on my Kayak. I smacked a 5 pounder a couple days ago, she pulled my Kayak a little bit. I want to land a huge striped Bass and have it pull my Kayak around. 🙏

[@AlaskaPirates]

I just ordered a 130, I am pretty excited.

[@davidschild753]

That’s awesome. You’re going to love it!

[@stancardwell6377]

thanks for the video. do you have an airpump you'd recommend?

[@publiuszero79]

Having a tough time deciding between the Blackfoot Angler 130 & the SeaEagle Fasttrack 385fta? I would be ocean fishing, mainly. Which do you recommend?

[@mariab.gonzalez6130]

What air pump are you using?

[@marklind3033]

You've never been more Canadian.

[@MrGenehollander]

David is there a video or separate chair installation instructions?

[@davidschild753]

I found the instructions in the back of one of the chairs. By accident. Fell out while I was taking a look at the chair

[@FanOfAllGreatMusic]

Is there any issues with the legs on the seats? Do you need to worry about them cutting into the floor of the kayak? Can you use the seats without the legs?

[@AquaglidePlatinum]

Great question! We have an FAQ answering all of these questions - check it out here aquaglidesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500007184881-AG-Frame-Seat-Durability-Pro-Tips. To make a long story short, you should always keep the rubber feet on the legs when using the "low" setting, and you can extend the life of these feet via washers. The frame that creates the legs is part of the seat so it can't be separated, but the seat does have a high and low setting. Hope this helps!

[@FanOfAllGreatMusic]

@@AquaglidePlatinum Sorry that didn't answer my question. Let me rephrase: How do you "prevent the chair legs from cutting into the floor of the kayak?" From what I can see, it looks like this will eventually happen.

[@srsorbo]

David, my 130 came with caps on the leg extensions. Did you get those? Aquaglide has included 4 spare feet with each Frame Seat. I asked because you mentioned the sharp edges on the leg extension and that you didn't feel safe packing the extension inside the backpack.

[@davidschild753]

I felt safer packing metal things outside of the pack separate from the boat.

[@srsorbo]

@@davidschild753 Completely understand. I can’t fault you for that.

[@AquaglidePlatinum]

Thanks for sharing this video, David! We are glad to see that you dig the 2021 updates, and noted your other feedback such as the waist belt. As far as the seat shelf, we would be happy to send you a replacement! Reach out to our Customer Service team and they will get it sorted - www.aquaglide.com/contact-us/#contact-form. Can't wait to see where you go with your new Blackfoot, and here's to catching more fish than you can dream of!

[@srsorbo]

🥰

[@jessiejustus2695]

Thank you aquaglide for your customer service. I just purchased this kayak yesterday (after searching all over the country as everyone was sold out) I should have it here in 2 days! Very excited!!

[@AquaglidePlatinum]

@@jessiejustus2695 We're so glad to hear this! Especially after just seeing your previous comment :) We hope you love it!

[@jessiejustus2695]

@@AquaglidePlatinum going on a 3 day trip next weekend...gonna put it to the test!

[@russlowe]

He doesn't need a seat shelf replacement - he just didn't try to pull it tight enough. I'm sure he figured this out eventually.

[@ManCaveMinistries007]

Great Vid bro, do you find you need to add extra air above what is recommend? I unboxed mine today and filled it up to specs and it’s not as firm as I would like, any thoughts.! I feel like it does not have enough air??? Thanks for your vid!

[@davidschild753]

Watch out with overfilling in hot weather. That air will expand and possibly damage your boat. I didn’t find I needed more air. With my first boat I learned my pump had a bad gauge though. I bought a cheap tester gauge to check. Replaced that air pump soon after. Congrats on purchasing your kayak. Have an amazing time on the water.

[@ManCaveMinistries007]

@@davidschild753 Thank You so much for the advice. I’ll buy a new gauge and pump. You Rock!

[@michaelgrabstein6423]

I just got mine 2 weeks ago, and took it out on its maiden voyage yesterday. What a great boat!! Did Aquaglide get back to you regarding the seat extension shelf thing?

[@alaskaasmr200]

How is it handling withh 1 person?

[@michaelgrabstein6423]

@@alaskaasmr200 I have not taken it out solo, but I have paddled my mom around without her dipping the paddle and it handled very well. I think it would be even better solo if you were a bit more centered. The biggest problem solo might be sitting to high out of the water. It tracks shockingly well but less weight might not be helpful.

[@srsorbo]

I am receiving my Blackfoot 130 next Friday (May 7th). In regards to the issue with the chair shelf, did you get that resolved? Thank you for the very informative video.

[@davidschild753]

No, unfortunately I did not.

[@AquaglidePlatinum]

Hey Steve. The alignment of the seat shelf has since been addressed, but if you received a seat that has a shelf like this, reach out to our Customer Service team and we will be happy to send you a replacement - www.aquaglide.com/contact-us/#contact-form. We hope you love your new kayak!

[@srsorbo]

@@AquaglidePlatinum Awesome! Thank you very much. I've yet to unbox it but hope to do so soon.

[@neozheng6947]

I bought the same one in the surrey kayak store 1999

[@DR.BEARon]

I took a very long time researching and decided to buy this kayak based on marketing promises of this being above average quality product. It is not. It is misrepresented. You definitely need to buy a good quality electric pump. There is no way you can comfortably and easy inflate or deflate it with manual air pumps. Despite marketing claims. At full PSI the tubes are soft and you will need to routinely exceed PSI to achieve harder surface. It is China-made, average quality materials, not the kind you'd expect from a gear priced as top of the line. Nothing about its construction is environmentally conscious, which is not the last considerations for most people who enjoy kayaking. It is extremely difficult to dry. Marketing has no mention of the hassle associated with drying after use and preparation for storage. It is really difficult to clean as mud gets into the pores of the floor. It tracks just ok on the water, certainly nothing close to hardshell kayaks. I'd never buy it again and I'm stuck with it because the resale value is dirt. Please be ethical representing your product and give customers accurate marketing information.

[@davidschild753]

Most inflatable kayak owners and SUP owners end up buying electric pumps. We all learn pretty quickly how much a PITA it is to inflate/deflate each trip and again to clean it. That's one of the big down-sides of owning an inflatable kayak. But if you're limited in storage space and can't store a hardshell in your home, then these things are great. I don't work for AquaGlide (or any other related business). But I've always found AquaGlide products and service to be exceptional. That said, I have switched to a hardshell kayak. But that is because I now have the space for it. For infltable kayaks, I still love the AquaGlide products.