PaddleSki in the Outer Banks

[@user-ktm890rider]

I’ve been checking this one out do you know if the seams are glued or welded? 2 other units that just came out this year is the ISLE FlyWater and The NewPort NS 130 those both look like they’re well constructed 😎🍻

[@jonping8]

Looks glued. I saw both of those at iCast this year and they are both well made for sure. The Flywater is going to be a great paddling/motoring inflatable. It packs down super small too.

[@NghiaPham-xi5so]

How fast are you able to go with the two of you? Also, do you leave your transom on when packing it up? Thanks

[@jonping8]

Honestly, I tried to go back and look at some logs of how fast we were going and I couldn't find any definite. I would say that we were probably at least 10 MPH or so. Sea Eagle says that with one person and a 5HP motor you can expect 16 MPH is optimal conditions, but I haven't seen that just yet, but I will try it again soon. With both of us and how much we weigh and all of our gear, I felt that the speeds we were going were adequate. At times it did feel pretty fast for the conditions. I have a lot of room in my truck, so to save space I always take the transom off. I have a Boonedox T-Bone extender and I put the PaddleSki in the truck and on that. When I get back home or to the place I am staying, I am able to deflate and take the transom off. I know a decent amount of people keep it on, but given the room I have, I always take it off.

[@NghiaPham-xi5so]

@@jonping8 When i first put my paddle ski together, it was a pain to put it on since it was hard to put it in between those black holders cause it wasn't stretched enough. Does it get easier after taking it on and off? Did you notice if it was hard putting it on the first time? Thanks

[@jonping8]

I will say that I don't feel that it gets that much easier, but I have found if you do let the boat sit in the sun some then it does make it more pliable. Outside of doing that, right before I put the transom on, I try to pull the pieces apart and quickly slip the transom on. That seems to help me out some, but I wouldn't say it's a great advantage.

[@NghiaPham-xi5so]

@@jonping8 Do you also take off that cross bar that is on the front of the boat as well? Thanks

[@jonping8]

In order to fold it completely flat like I do, I do take off the front yoke. For those who don't do it, I believe they just roll the entire boat up. To save room I always take all parts of the boat off to pack it up completely.