Inflatable Kayaking - Ladybower Reservoir - Aquaglide Chelan

[@allieandmaria]

Good to see these facilities opening, might nip down there myself sometime. 👍

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

You'll love it 😁👍

[@spitfire9880]

That was a lovely place Karl. Being a keen angler myself I will keep this one on my to fish list.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

It is an awesome spot. We saw a few people fishing 👍😁

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

What a stunning place!

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Absolutely 👍😁

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Kit seen/used in this video - Aquaglide Chelan - www.roho.co.uk/aquaglide-chelan-140-ds-1-2-person-inflatable-kayak Aqua Bound StingRay - www.whitewaterthecanoecentre.co.uk/aqua-bound-stingray-hybrid-2pc-versa-lok-30032-p.asp Check out my Amazon Shop for other favourites - www.amazon.co.uk/shop/morethanjustacleaner

[@HiruS22]

I was looking for a decent paddle to replace the one that came with my ironing board, but ouch… that’s a bit spendy 😮

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@HiruS22 this one is a good buy amzn.to/3GtVrIR

[@HiruS22]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thanks 👍

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@HiruS22 you're welcome 👍😁

[@HiruS22]

Not far from me, used to walk round it every Boxing Day. Def going to have to try this but I’m probably going to chicken out and wait til it’s a bit warmer

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Get a drysuit and get out :D

[@kathydomokos8837]

Great vid! Absolutely enjoyed what you shared. Looking forward to hearing more about the Chelan. One I have considered for some time now. I have a Sea Eagle and wonder what I may do for another inflatable.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

I've been out several times in it now. It's such a comfortable boat to paddle in :D

[@kathydomokos8837]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thanks, Karl. I will keep watching…I pretty much watch all your vids. It really will help me make a decision.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@kathydomokos8837 have you got a few in mind?

[@kevinpounder]

Im a big fan of ladybower iv been hiking around it for years and always wanted to get out for a paddleon it .Well nows the chance ill do some homework on it concerning a launch but i suppose its from the fishing office .If youve got any details it would be great .I suppose ill do it as soon as possible as its bound to get busy when the weather gets warmer .Beauty of not working now is i can go in the week .Once ive oiled my zip on my new suit and the sun appears I'll be up there. Lookes fantastic 😂

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Yeah it's an amazing spot. £10 launch fee from the fishing office, includes parking 👍😁

[@darrentaff8374]

Brilliant thank you for your video 👍

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

You're very welcome 👍😁

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

AY up me duck. I'd like to see/hear more stuff like the bridge and some history for sure 👍 Ay a good'un me owd 🙂

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Cheers buddy 👍😁

[@keithmercer-t1k]

Hi Karl We have a rigid tandem and love the big waters can you let us know what the launch site is like is it slipway type or a pontoon type thanks for the video

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@keithmercer-t1k there are both options. If you prefer one over the other just ask at the pay desk where to launch 👍😁

[@kristaps2010]

Hi Karl, I wonder what's your take on Gumotex rush if you was trusted to try it...

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@kristaps2010 I've had a Gumotex Twist. And I've tried a Rush. They're great boats 👍

[@jamiehunt7358]

Would love to join you guys out, unfortunately I live in somerset

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

That's a bit of a trek 😁 I take it you've got some good spots down there?

[@jamiehunt7358]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner oh yeah some beautiful places for kayaking

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@jamiehunt7358 excellent 😁👍

[@keithmercer-t1k]

Just seen it is a slipway where do you go to to get there please

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@keithmercer-t1k there are both options. If you prefer one over the other just ask at the pay desk where to launch 👍😁

[@srappywoo]

How does this boat compare to the Sandbanks Explorer? These two are on my shortlist but also a bit different. Had all but made my mind up in favour of the Sandbanks Explorer when a dealer I was chatting to about a paddle threw this into the mix. Would love to know some specs too as the websites don’t tell you the inflation PSI. How fast is it? A comparison between the two would be fab. Please!

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@srappywoo the Explorer is full drop stitch whereas the Chelan only partial. The Chelan is the more stable of the 2 crafts. The Explorer is a one piece craft whereas the Chelan is 2 piece. The Chelan has loads of lashing points in the craft whereas the Explorer has less. And at a guess I'd say the Explorer might be a bit faster.

[@srappywoo]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Wow what a speedy reply, thank you! We are looking for something that would be a really nice paddle for two of us with a smallish dog. I don’t feel super worried about falling over but of course it is a factor. I prefer to choose when to go swimming if you know what I mean. So I am wondering, if you could only have one and you were going to do mainly lakes, rivers and the odd bit of calm ocean paddling, what would you recommend? We are relatively new at the hobby. Our old Sevylor Hudson feels like you don’t move forward at all for the effort per stroke and I hated it. Also practiced in a rigid canoe which we are getting the hang of paddling tandem. Also, how do the seats compare in the two boats? I like having my upper back supported well and it is hard to tell the difference between the two boats from that perspective. Thanks for your greats vids!

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@srappywoo for what you say you want it for the Chelan 155 is probably your best option. By far out has the comfiest seats of any kayak I've had.

[@srappywoo]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thank you for the advice. Much appreciated.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@srappywoo you're welcome 👍😁

[@lawrencecrowe1214]

Apparently, it's taken 30 years to get permission for paddlers to use Ladybower. Hopefully, they will reinvest the profits into the site.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

And equally hopefully, paddlers won't abuse it 👍😁

[@StephenHartleyBrundrett]

Watched this and decided id love to try it so ive bought an Aqua Spirit 410 2person do you know what their like it stood out compared to the previous stuff i was looking at buying

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

In this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6rco51nn5uHY7M Emma has one, I'm not sure if it's the 1 or 2 person. For the money they look really good value 👍😁

[@StephenHartleyBrundrett]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thanks 👍

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@StephenHartleyBrundrett you're welcome 👍 let me know how you get on 😁

[@elizabethsumpter9129]

👍 Beautiful

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Wasn't it just :D

[@johnm-wv6bo]

do you have to have your river and canal license or just pay the launch fee ????

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

You just pay a launch fee. £10 for the day includes parking 👍😁

[@clivelockwood3236]

Bit naff when someone keeps telling you off lol.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Lol I know right 😅

[@jccarty1477]

You can Kayak on ladybower???

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@jccarty1477 yes, Friday/Saturday £10 payable at the fisheries for the day, including parking 👍😊

[@jccarty1477]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner and that's for the day?

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@jccarty1477 it is yes 👍

[@jccarty1477]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner amazing, thank you.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@jccarty1477 you're welcome 👍😊