Oldtown Sportsman 106 Review/Stability test.

Oldtown Sportsman 106 Review/Stability test
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[@linthicum75]

Best kayak review I have seen on KZbin hands down I just purchased a Nucanoe F10 I hope it’s a half the kayak this one is its my first experience with one had it in the water three time so far waiting for the Missouri weather to warm up a little bit its been fun so far

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Wow thank you I appreciate the kind comment. Yes the Nucanoe is a great kayak in my opinion.

[@joegenna1955]

Great review, you helped me and sold me on this Kyack, thanks.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you. You’ll be very happy with it for sure

[@mikeyjohnson9596]

Thanks for the straightforward review! I've had my eye on one of these for a couple months and I'll go ahead and order one after seeing this. If you can make it down to south florida, I've got a helluva lake full of peacock bass and largemouth with almost no boat traffic

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you for wonderful feedback. It’s really a great kayak. Thanks for the invite I wish I could make some time to come to Florida, I live in Alabama, but between work KZbin and fishing I stay booked. Thank you for watching the video and giving great feedback l.

[@mikeyjohnson9596]

@@334tacticaloutdoors You bet! I come down here from Arkansas a few years back and the bass fishing is like nothing I've ever seen

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@@mikeyjohnson9596 yea I use to go down there in my teenage years.

[@royc5936]

Great review...great balance also

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you. I appreciate you watching.

[@jefffrey5794]

I have a 106 & 120 and they are the most stable kayaks I’ve ever been on! I’ve went down rapids backwards standing up and never felt unsafe.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Yes it is stable I have this 106 and the Perception Outlaw both of these are incredible for standing and fishing.

[@devindpotts]

Is there a major difference as far as stability between the 106 and 120? I'm looking to get one or the other. The 106 would be much easier for me to transport, but I'm 6'2 about 245 and I also want to be able to stand and fish so I want the most stable option. Thanks

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Stability wise there’s no difference for your size I would suggest the 120. It has a lot more room and can handle more weight. If you’re not wanting to take a lot of gear the 106 would be just fine.

[@jefffrey5794]

@@devindpotts I can stand up on either of them easy. The 106 is slightly more stable being a inch wider but the 120 is more spacious. Both are incredibly stable in my opinion but you can feel a slight difference if you have both of them on the water. I’ve had a lot of weight 300+ on each one with no issues. Pick whichever one suits your needs space wise, me and friends have floated with a kid between our legs, in the back or sitting up front on each kayak so they both have room, just how much room do you need? Sit in both of them before you buy them and invest in a nice cart for either one you choose. Hard to say which one I prefer better. I can spin around faster in the 106 but I do like the extra space in the 120.

[@jefffrey5794]

@@devindpotts if I could go back and do it again I would have got a PDL version. I didn’t want to get it because of all the shallow river fishing I do but I regret not having the option to put pedals on if I took it elsewhere.

[@ghost.2315]

Great video.🎉🎉

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you!! I really appreciate the great feedback.

[@TexasFishinGal1]

I have one to and I love mine.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

It is a absolute great kayak.

[@skinnyplague]

Doing gods work

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you.

[@seanyboy1011000]

Thanks for the fantastic unbiased review, i have watched a lot in the past week, i am looking for a very stable kayak, did you find a significant difference in stability and performance between the 106 and outlaw 11.5. Thanks Steve

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you, Stability there both about the same. The 106 does come with storage, it’s easier to paddle and has a better seat. Overall it really comes down to looks and how your wanting to modify.

[@Nobamaable]

I was dead set on the Outlaw, but this is another option. I'm still leaning towards the Outlaw, because to me it's a cooler looking kayak and stable like this one.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

I own the outlaw also, if you haven’t seen my video on it go check it out. Both of these kayaks are great.

[@peterstock3429]

good review, i found the kayak too short for 220 pound guy . coming down a short stretch of fast flowing turbulent water the front got submerged a bit too quickly. i upgraded to the 120.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you, yes the 120 is definitely a good upgrade.

[@PatrickC63]

Awesome review! The only thing is, I’ve watched you do several kayak review videos and you’re pretty thorough. I just want something that is comfortable, reliable, and can handle a 200 lb guy? There’s days I’d like to hit small bodies of water and don’t want to take the boat. So it wouldn’t be my primary source for fishing. Any tips or suggestions? Thanks!

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Be careful cause once you get started kayak fishing you’ll be hooked lol. The Oldtown sportsman 106 or the Oldtown sportsman 120 would be great for your size the only difference between the 2 is the 106 is 10’6” and the 120 is 12’.

[@skiplovestofish6992]

Great review. I liked it so much I tried one out and bought it. What size paddle are you using?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Thank you, I use a Bending Branches Whisper, it’s 230cm.

[@Patton243]

I have a Crescent currently, and the biggest thing I don't like about it I can't stand in it. Not to mention you have to buy all these accessories for Crescent whereas this one comes with everything by default. Might have to get one of these lol.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

You definitely can stand on this one. Everything on this one can be universal however you want.

[@gravy4212]

I’m seeing this kayak for sell around $600 I think I might get it. I’m a fist timer trying to get into fishing from a kayak. As a 300 lb guy my biggest thing is I don’t want to spend a lot but need something to hold me up

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

It’s definitely a great kayak.

[@bretshivers8352]

how does it compare to the outlaw? I am looking hard at the outlaw with trolling motor in bow. but am still on the fence. so many yaks out there to choose from,,

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Being honest I love both of them, but I have both of them if you haven’t seen the video I posted of the outlaw with the bow mount trolling motor I’ll post it here for you to watch. Giving you my honest opinion if you’re wanting to stand and fish more go with the outlaw with the bow mount trolling motor. If you want storage and easier paddling go with the Oldtown.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

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[@jodylomax3324]

What is the best length paddle to use with the old town sportsman?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

90” or 230cm that’s what I have found that works best.

[@chrisdafurz]

Would this be able to hand some light rapids, say under class III for river camping?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

I’ve never used one in any rapids, but this kayak is stable so I would say it would handle some pretty good.

[@chrisdafurz]

@@334tacticaloutdoors Awesome, thanks so much for the feedback and quick turnaround!

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@@chrisdafurz I appreciate you watching thank you.

[@nicknadeau5538]

Can you hook up a trolling motor? If so is there a kit? Can’t seem to find anything

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

You can put a bow mount trolling motor on. This is a website you can purchase the kit from. www.oneobjectivebf.com/store/p106/oneobjectivebowmount.html#/

[@Hunterrr.]

Might sound dumb but too much water can’t get in from the hole right? Cuz I don’t want water start going threw the hole so fast n start to sink, also I’m 200 lbs n 6’4 do u think it’s a good fit

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Water doesn’t get in and yes this kayak would be a great fit for you.

[@Jrc4120]

How hard is the 106 to get moving? Heard its a little bit of a barge, which has stopped me from grabbing one. What is an average cruising speed and is it tough to maintain? Thanks

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

The 106 is very easy to paddle you just need to make sure to get a 230cm or 240cm paddle. Everyone paddles differently, but it does track very well and it holds great speed.

[@Jrc4120]

@@334tacticaloutdoors thank you!

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

You’re welcome.

[@thethrill2877]

What’s the difference between this and the top water

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

The color, the seat material and it comes with a small Oldtown tackle box and the logo.

[@Outlawcatfishing1983]

I just bought one and hoping i can stand up like this on the river

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

You will definitely be able to stand and you’ll be comfortable standing.

[@Reconbeatz509]

Im looking at getting a kayak for fishing. Im 6'2" and weigh 280 (trying to loose the weight and be around 200) but for the time being woikd this be a gpod kayak for a guy my size?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Yes it would be a great fit for your size. You would be able to stand comfortably.

[@Reconbeatz509]

@334Tactical Outdoors between the ascend 133x and this kayak, what is the better buy? I don't know a lot about kayak and all the accessories, but I do know how to fish.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Better quality and best kayak is the Oldtown 106, the ascend 133x Is still a great Kayak, but it’s 13’ long 125lbs and really you need a trailer to haul it around. Both of these kayaks are super stable and would work well with you.

[@Reconbeatz509]

@@334tacticaloutdoors awesome thank you so much! You got your self a new sub!

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@@Reconbeatz509 you’re welcome!! Thank you for your support I really appreciate it.

[@SamMelik]

I need help here, for my budget I can afford Oldtown 106 paddle or Pescador pro 12 paddle Can you please help me to know what will be better in Pescador vs 106 ?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Oh goodness this is a tough one. I will start off by saying the Oldtown is 10’ 6” long and the pescador pro is 12’ long so it’s a little longer. The Oldtown does have a storage hatch where the pescador doesn’t have one. Now when it comes to stability the old town is a tad better in my opinion so I would say it’s gonna come down to the style, look and length that you want. Either kayak will be a great kayak to buy and you want regret it. I hope this helps, but these 2 are hard to choose from.

[@SamMelik]

Thanks, but Pescador since it's 12 it may be faster ? Or not that much ?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@SamMelik they’ll be about the same speed wise.

[@SamMelik]

​@334tacticaloutdoors Thanks again for your replies, wish you all the best.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@SamMelik you’re welcome!! if I can ever help again just ask.

[@ElectricAcronym]

How tall and heavy are you?

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

I’m 5’ 11” 155lbs.

[@The66Leadfoot]

I'm trying to imagine changing the seat position while on the water. Those rear tie-down straps are in a bad spot.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Yea there not in the best place for sure, but it’s not as bad as it seems the kayak is stable enough you can reach them and move the seat position.

[@Nathancl22]

Came from a SS127 this mk106 is better every way...

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

I have both and enjoy both of them about the same.

[@phantomshtter]

The second I stop paddling mine the whole thing flies sideways. I never have a clue where the hell I should cast cause its a complete toss up where it's gonna end up.

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

Slow your paddling when you get near where you wanna fish and do slow paddles while moving down the bank. From a full paddle it’s gonna turn off and drift like that.

[@phantomshtter]

@@334tacticaloutdoors Thanks! I'm new and ignorant. lol It's been windy like every time I've been out too it seems so I've been in some fights with it.😆

[@334tacticaloutdoors]

@@phantomshtter yea sometimes it can get aggravating, adding a anchor can help, trolling motor definitely helps. Just hang in there.