Prijon Grizzly Kayak // On-Water Review and Walk-Through

[@Medawgoner]

The "paddle holder" is to aid in re-entry. Particularly for paddle floats and/or rescue stirrup techniques.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I figured as much. Never seen it with bungee instead of rigid lines though.

[@danielwheeldon9180]

Just started this video, showed my wife your boat shed, to prove everything is very relative, so relatively speaking, my 2 boats isnt that many (one is a p and h Scorpio, #longboat)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Daniel!!

[@coffinshaker]

I believe based on other boats I've owned that the bungee behind the seat you were referring to as a paddle holder is actually used to secure the paddle when you're using a paddle float to reenter the boat if you get unloaded in the water.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Yes, I mentioned that in the video as a possibility, however the bungee part would be a bit less than stable it seems, perhaps better than a static line that may break the paddle?

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

Awesome Boat Pete!! You are going to love having a long boat. They sure eat up the miles. FWIW. The “Paddle Holder”? It is used so you can get into the boat without getting wet feet. With the paddle set in place you can use it as a brace, then get into the kayak with one foot, then the next. They are a few Videos KZbin that show how to do so. It works really well if you NEED dry feet. We look forward to your videos to come with you paddling this awesome boat!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks AEM!

[@brutusmaximumus]

"tougher than woodpecker lips" well I'm sold lol, great review.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Lol! Right on!

[@coffinshaker]

Great yak. I've been using an old 17' Prijon Kodiak for the last 10 years. It has more storage and a larger back hatch than any boat I've seen which is great for multi-day camp trips but it's heavy, slow, very uncomfortable and terrible for 180 turns. I've been looking for another long haul touring boat and the Grizz has been in my sights. Thanks for the detailed review.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I would not say the kodiak was slow, but it is horrendous at maneuvering...which means phenomenal at going straight...I do like the Grizzly better though!!

[@billblogso]

Nice looking boat, thanks for the review. I've got one in my shopping cart as we speak, now just deciding on other essentials. Pretty excited. This will be boat number 1 for me, can't wait to get at it.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Bill!

[@billblogso]

Delivery today. Had a nice short paddle and a lovely long swim😂😂. I've got some work to do.

[@billblogso]

Done the odd 30km paddle now, im going to start doing a few overnighters. Have leave booked for Oct, Nov, going to paddle the length of the Murray River (Aus) 2356km.

[@WhislinGary]

missed the live premier... but that boat seems like one that could explore the Apostle Islands. I had a great trip in August 2010 up there doing about 50 miles in 3 days, but only covering sand, york, bear, raspberry and eagle, along with the sand caves south of Eagle

[@RiverKingsKayak]

for sure!!

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

appears to have a very nice glide, but Definitely easier turning than my Kodiak :) Wow, that nose is something else looks darned thin too. I found that I could influence the Kodiak's turning substantially by shifting my seating position a few inches fore and aft (i'm a lot heavier than RK :) in addition to careful distribution of my cargo. I have to agree with Medawgoner that I *think* isn't so much a paddle holder but rather its there to help with re-entry:)

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Def easier to turn than the ole Kodiak!!

[@jerrymiller276]

Hi Pete, I'm looking to get into some river touring. Not prepared at this point to spending big bucks for a new kayak until I build some experience. The goal is multiday, more than weekend, camping tours. Not interested in heavy whitewater, but don't want to be restricted to completely flat rivers either. At present I've been looking for a used Wilderness Systems Tsunami 145. I have lots of canoe experience, but little in a kayak. The question is, can you recommend any other reasonably priced used boats I should be considering for this purpose. Thanks, Jerry

[@adulfdabo898]

Check out more videos on this channel. You'll probably get stuck with the Prijon Yukon Expedition (he also did a review on this one), which is pretty much the "allrounder" you're looking for. I found a decent one on the internet and I'm happy with it.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Prijon Yukon Expedition is THE boat for what you are doing. They dont make them anymore and a by-product of the channel is that there is a cult following for them now. They pop up from time to time on marketplace and craigslist...be quick! Two other boats that I recommend over the Tsunami are the Dagger Stratos 145 and the Prijon Enduro (Prijon's replacement design for the Yukon).

[@jerrymiller276]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thanks, I'll watch for all of them this fall and winter. Maybe I'll get lucky! Maybe I'll hit the jackpot and actually get a PYE!

[@ChristianOutdoorLife]

Hey Pete, awesome video. I have been looking at this model and after your video it just confirmed me on getting one myself. I thought i saw on there website there was only 2 suppliers in the US. One in Buffalo whom i spoke with amd one in New Eng🎉land i believe.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks COL! Yeah, there is not a lot of options for buying new Prijon craft in the US!

[@PicMartSkunkWerX]

Great review! Looks like you found a "keeper"!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks PMSW!

[@johndonovan5894]

Cruising at 4.8, they do 12 mile races here @ 6+ mph.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

yes, They also have boats that cruise up at 10mph on flat water. The trade-off for a boat that can handle rocks, tons of gear and still be somewhat fast is a slightly decreased speed. We typically do 40 to 45 miles in a day for a week at a time. We are def not racing when we do these trips, rather, just getting down that river at a reasonable pace. I tried to paddle with that same output of energy for the review. I did manage to sprint it at 8mph for a brief period. I do race whitewater kayaks down whitewater rivers. Such a blast! Those paddlers doing the marathon races down long rivers are impressive!

[@topalien10]

Bonafide EX123 , but I strictly kayak camp and float rivers with class 3 and under rapids

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I have heard good things about that one, but it is a little slow and unmaneuverable in current.

[@topalien10]

@RiverKingsKayak It's pretty much my first so I don't have much to compare it to. I wouldn't say "unmaneuverable" but I wouldn't do more than class three in it. It's never had me swimming, but ya gotta dig deep to get her to do fancy foot work. Keep up the great content 👏. When's the next camping expedition?

[@jitomiller5092]

Love the boat, I'm currently looking for a used Grizzly now.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

It is a beast! performed perfectly on my last trip.

[@jitomiller5092]

Yeah it looked like it did a great job, especially crossing the channel with that wind.

[@jitomiller5092]

@@RiverKingsKayakIf you decide to sell it let me know, I would be interested in it.

[@strommboy62]

Hey Pete what kind of speed were you getting on the tsunami, that is what I have a 17.5 ?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I had the 14.5 so not so fast. If I remember correctly, I was getting just under 4 mph...so a little faster than the Yukon.

[@strommboy62]

Ok great I ws just wondering, I I cruise at 5-6 with just a steady stroke, That grizzly looks good Happy new Yak!! @@RiverKingsKayak

[@johnnyadkins8216]

The Grizzly looks like a nice boat. I have a P&H Scorpio HV, if you want to check it out let me know.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Johnny! we should swap boats and catch a lake paddle soon!

[@Ramme86]

you make a cameraholder instead of paddleholder. done and done :D

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

I suspect that you have something in the works 🤔

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Always!

[@joshinfwtx4506]

[@GaryVelazquez-h2u]

That’s your new nana?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Gary! That is my full on sea kayak...for long flatwater trips where rapids dont really factor in and hull speed is more important.

[@Pete_R63]

Definitely not under represented in the yellow boat category.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

LOL!!!

[@canajian]

👊😎👍