Kayak The Falls Reservoir with The River Rooster

[@rickyhogan2749]

Very nice, Thank you for sharing.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thanks Ricky. I always appreciate your comments.

[@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917]

A great great fantastic video. Really enjoyed watching your video. Hope you have a great weekend 👍. Many thanks from chris 👍

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thanks for the visit

[@KentuckyWoodsman]

That's a beautiful lake and a great way to raise money for someone in need. Looked like a good turn out! Thanks for sharing!

[@MonkeyNAround]

We had some great weather and a lot of folks showed up. Now we have to get your down here for a trip.

[@scottmeacham1738]

The first Monkey N Around video I saw was one of yours on the Falls Reservoir and it has ended up being one of my favorite places to paddle. It's clean and has the most beautiful scenery. We always have a great time there. Thanks for all you do to promote kayaking and bringing people together for great times enjoying each other's company on the water. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

[@anthonybarbour43]

Saw my big head in a couple of shots. Great day on the water. Enjoyed meeting you and River Rooster....thank y'all for putting this trip together. The Falls has always been one of my favorite go to kayaking spots.

[@turtleheadboys5263]

The Always Honorable Anthony Barbour!! I learned of Falls Reservoir from watching Shane's videos, and I really like it here too. Really beautiful place to spend the day at. Really glad I was able to make it! Awesome day!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Glad I got to meet you and paddle a little bit. Thanks for coming.

[@turtleheadboys5263]

Awesome video Shane, … and you even got the elusive turtle in the video also LOL!! Loved it great event and awesome people with beautiful weather!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thanks buddy I am glad you made it and glad I was able to get some THB in my video.

[@onhwamin]

I enjoyed your video. Very good. My new friend! I will look forward to your video in the future.🎁😊🎁

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thank you 🤗

[@SmellNRoses]

Man that looked like an awesome time with some good people! Beautiful area! Every time I watch one of your vids I think about how I need to get myself a kayak or canoe...when I do I think this lake is one of the first places I'll need to check out.

[@MonkeyNAround]

You come on down and we will grab Adventure Outdoors and go out there. He has been wanting to go check out the caves too. Sounds like a winter camping trip to me.

[@SmellNRoses]

@@MonkeyNAround Definitely sounds like an adventure...let's do it.

[@Kayak7seas]

Really wanted to make this trip but had a few things pop up that I needed to take care of.

[@MonkeyNAround]

I understand that. I was looking forward to paddling with you again. We will catch you next time.

[@imethan9334]

8:09 Love watching your videos. You deserve more views. Thumbs Up 👍

[@MonkeyNAround]

Hey buddy I have been playing with this KZbin thing for about three years. I am having an amazing time. I am blessed to see how it has grown over that time just messing around with it. I am putting more time in KZbin this year. Thanks for the comment and stopping by. #GetYourPaddlesWet.

[@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING]

Great video. I love all kayaking video/channels. Subscribed ✌️

[@MonkeyNAround]

Hey thanks for stopping by and subscribing. Glad you enjoy the videos. #GetYourPaddlesWet.

[@danielrogers32]

Great video! I would love to see you do a video where you compare the Tsunami to the Yukon

[@MonkeyNAround]

Absolutely. I can pull that off. When I sold my Tsunami a buddy jumped on it and he still has it. After the holidays I will get it back and do a comparison video.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello Shane how's it going. That's a great video man. Look like you and your son had a lot of fun getting your paddles wet. I've been missing your videos Man. I go back and play the ones before over and over and over and over. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thanks buddy. I have been working on some ideas and planning some trips for this winter. I am having a blast doing the videos. I hope to keep them coming. Thanks for stopping by.

[@CHARLESCRANFORD]

Great video. Thank you so much for the shout out. I have to get to editing and get some more videos out there.

[@MonkeyNAround]

You are welcome. We will hook up for some more adventures in the future.

[@bobbystaats1846]

Gotta get down there between you and the river king I might have to move down there can’t get enough of kayaking 💦💦💦love your videos 😇😇😇

[@MonkeyNAround]

Hey Bobby I have missed some of your comments. For some reason they dropped in the spam thing. Sorry about that, and thanks for watching.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Nice

[@MonkeyNAround]

Thanks buddy.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello Shane. How's it going. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas. God bless you and your family for a safe holiday and look forward to your next video take it easy man.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Hey Mack thanks. I hope you had a Merry Christmas too. I am taking a little time away from KZbin with the family and will be back soon.

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hello Shane how's it going. I want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Have a safe holiday and try not to eat too much. I will see you on the next video.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Hey buddy I read this message a little too late. I just finished dinner and I ate too much. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hate I couldn't make it!

[@MonkeyNAround]

We needed a little RK in the mix. We will plan some more of these for them RK folks to join us.

[@briannaylor1306]

I feel seen! :p

[@MonkeyNAround]

Glad to have you there. Thanks for coming.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

So…you have come over to the dark side…and are paddling a Next??? What did you think? I love mine, but not practical for certain uses.

[@MonkeyNAround]

I really liked the room it offered for packing gear. I was not impressed with the tracking on flat water, but I had a shorter paddle. I think a longer paddle would have helped me get a better stroke in the water. I did like the boat overall but I questioned how well the seat would hold up after a little abuse. I like the hybrid concept but I am not sure I want it to be an Old Town Next.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

Monkey N Around A longer paddle makes a HUGE difference. I use a 260 with mine. And Nexts don’t have a rudder! They track much better than most canoes, but not as good as a rudder equipped kayak. And yes, I understand that some have had issues with the seats, but neither me or Josh have had any issues with our seats...yet. I think that it is the track system that causes the most problems. The seat itself is very comfortable. I’ve paddled 12 hours in a day with no problems.

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@mountainsnmoore256 The seat was great for comfort that is for sure. I just wondered how well it would hold up in that track system. I was paddling with a 230 paddle and it was not cutting the mustard. I know they can handle the small class rivers with ease. I have some buddies who paddle them all the time and love them. One day I want to buy something along this line and the NEXT may end up winning out. I want to research more. I really enjoyed the ability to paddle a canoe like a kayak, and my son had tons of room to bounce around without causing me any issues.

[@mountainsnmoore256]

Monkey N Around A lots of the guys up north use the Swift packboats. Basically the same configuration, but they are Kevlar. A LOT lighter, but I’m just bout sure how well they would hold up on all of these sharp rocks that we have.

[@MonkeyNAround]

@@mountainsnmoore256 I have seen the same option in the NorthStar Canoe line. They are super nice and some models can handle the rocks of some rivers. Northstar has models for flatwater and for rivers and boats that weigh less than 40 pounds. It is amazing how light they are.

[@rpsellers]

A PSI to update your video: As of Oct. 2021 the tunnels at Badin dam are NOT open. They have been gated off and posted with no trespassing signs. Which kind of makes the hard slog up the rapid right before them a waste of time.

[@MonkeyNAround]

Yes the new owners of the dam closed access to the tunnels. It is a beautiful place to paddle but no longer able to access the tunnels.

[@lumbeejerk]

I just purchased old Town 12 foot kayak like you have getting from field and stream tonight

[@MonkeyNAround]

You will enjoy it. I have paddled several Old Town Products and never been disappointed.

[@Nbens1]

Love the videos man I’m from the triad area of NC I’ve been to falls reservoir a few times but can’t seem to get back to the caves. The current is always so strong you have any recommendations on how I can get back to the caves? Thanks!

[@MonkeyNAround]

I had trouble on one trip getting to them because of the current. I got out on the strip of land between dam and the spillway and walked my kayak up to the dam house. Then I was able to get to the cave opening pretty easy.

[@iowamatt2519]

What's up with the canoe, did u like it?

[@MonkeyNAround]

I got the opportunity to test one out. I love the space and the fact you can paddle like a kayak but with the benefits of a canoe. I just wasn't pleased with the tracking: however I needed a longer paddle too. I think I want to run a river with one and see how it handles there.

[@bobbystaats1846]

Y’all couldn’t get in the caves on this trip are they blocked off?

[@MonkeyNAround]

No they were not blocked off but they are posted no trespassing. That day there were folks at the dam and told us to stay out. I have been in them a few times but when someone is actually at the dam they run you off from entering them.

[@stephaniehahn5540]

I live in stanly county, but I'm new here and I don't know where this is located. Would love to get my paddle wet here. Can someone tell me how to get to this launching spot?

[@Nbens1]

Make your way to the town of Badin and there’s a road called Falls RD that runs through the small downtown area of Badin. Take that’s road it will lead you all the way to the boat ramp for falls reservoir.

[@MonkeyNAround]

There is really only one launch spot. The boat ramp going through Badin is the easier one. Sorry I missed your comment. Hope you could find them.

[@robertsteele8838]

Is the boat ramp safe ?

[@MonkeyNAround]

This boat ramp I would say is safe as most. I have never had an issue parking there and it offers easy access to the water.