How It's Made: Sterlings Sea Kayaks Factory Tour

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

What an awesome video. A true master boat builder, Mr. Sterling, thank you. I have a greater appreciation for my boat and the workmanship that goes into it. Thank you Dan. I can tell from your voice how proud you are of your past association with Mr. Sterling. Great work, thank you.👍

[@paddlefaster]

I'd never heard of Sterling kayaks before. They're absolutely stunning!

[@HeadwatersKayak]

For rough water performance and rolling they are second to none that I’ve tried.

[@bgphillips4239]

Nice work as usual, Dan. I hadn't heard of Sterlings until I paddled with a woman recently who has one... turns out she lives about half a mile down the street from me. She paddles an Ice Kap, but they seem to make a few different nice boats. I had wondered why their skegs were so close to the middle of the boat, but his explanation makes sense.

[@joycedimaggio3816]

Beautiful kayaks! Thanks for the tour!

[@Hutch_moto]

Cool old craftsman that still innovates, getting rare .

[@PubnicoExpat]

I met Sterling on a few occasions and paddled his personal boat at one of our local kayak meets. It's so true these are the Ferraris of kayaks. Even paddling his boat which was set up for him still was better than any other boat. I too am ruined for all other kayaks and I hope to own one of his boats someday. I've driven by his shop countless times but still haven't stopped in as I'm afraid I might buy a boat. Someday I will.

[@markj9312]

Love your Chanel man keep paddling

[@Frsmyr]

Very cool tour. Nice kayaks.

[@sgtjim]

These boats are insane. I looked on their site before you mentioned the "Ferrari of Kayaks" .. and sure as heck are priced up there, but they're beautiful.

[@vanlifenomad]

Excellent workshop great upload, All the best from the UK

[@311rooster]

Love that orange boat color

[@ramiroguerrero6331]

I have lots of design with fiber knowledge, they are using the right construction methods and materials, I will buy my first kayak from him 🤓

[@palicar]

Super cool

[@BernPisarcikJr]

Having a Bonafide and 2 outbacks, this man’s workmanship has intrigued my interest to try something new. Thank you, great video.you take the mic like a pro.

[@XtraordinaryFishing]

Trying to decide between a hobie or going with bonafide any pros/cons

[@BernPisarcikJr]

Xtraordinary get something with pedals if you plan on fishing. I upgraded my son from SS107 to a 2020 Outback. He is much happier fishing.

[@piyachetty3023]

Great stuff dan great video loving these how the boats are made videos 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@hartleyglenn33]

Makes me want one!

[@goldenboomer1]

A craftsman of the old school.. I had a chance to chat with him prior to a family 2 month long distance paddle (AK to WA) last year. Too bad I am landlocked, I would enjoy a chance to try one...

[@TWjazz78]

This is fascinating! Thank you!

[@arthurjonesbey9999]

So wanna try a sea kayak.

[@yokaiofwater]

Can you do a video on sit in fishing kayaks and your opinions on them?

[@ajw007white6]

Great video sir thank you for sharing cheers🍻🍻🍻

[@rickquist3992]

*Ferrari* sums those up nicely!

[@kenmiller5318]

Awesome

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

These things are works of art, and 50#!?

[@cup_and_cone]

Buy once, cry once. Those are lifetime boats right there. Can't believe they have hulls below 40lbs.

[@georgewilliamssr5230]

Some day Sterling. I may have you build me a boat.

[@rocksinthesky5918]

“Now just an old man tryna fake it” tooo humble

[@Novafreak64]

Don't know if I wanna save up for a Fathom or a Reflection

[@manhpham6379]

What country is this factory in?

[@manhpham6379]

i am Vietnamese.What country is this factory in?

[@outdooradventurenorway]

In a couple years, i know you don't send stuff, you need to send me a sterling kayak to Norway... maybe with personal delivery, this is up to you 😁🇳🇴👋

[@tobias3t290]

Anybody know about Progression in Europe? I'd like to try it on the water. Danmark, Sweden, Norway or Germany.

[@istra70]

Check " Tiderace" kayaks...

[@mcjondumoran7472]

hello Uncle I Want To Have A Kayak Boat But I Don't Have To Buy A Kayak Because I'm Still Studying And Then I'm Just Looking For My Tuition To Pay For. At school Because My Family Is Poor Then Our House Is Just Near The Sea I Fished Using Only The Handline On The Side Only The Side I Really Want To Have A Kayak So I Can Go Deep For More Dish. I am from the Philippines

[@ae_pd]

😍

[@LifeisGood-ye8rl]

$1220 more expensive than the NDK Romany/explorer standard layup and nordkaap. Still more expensive than the Skim Kayak made in Germany. Does this man have a kayak model call the grand delusion?