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Yes Decathlon was really good! For me x500 is not tippy at all, just as fine as my sea kayak. But I guess the people that find it tippy don't paddle sea kayak, instead they compare to other inflatable kayaks that are wider and not built in this way. So far I think this is the best inflatable kayak when it comes to performance of a hard sea kayak, I have not tested all inflatable kayaks, so it might be a better option. Of coarse this is shorter and don´t have the speed of a long sea kayak. When it comes to durability it seems that they have problem but we have had our kayaks now for more than a year and don´t have any issues. I ran over a sharp rock, so I needed to repair a little hole, that´s all and I can´t blame built quality on that. Before that I have hit stones, many many times so I started to believe that it was indestructible. So far I just can say that durability is really good.

@@danerik.westerlind - I have IK’s and also a hard SOT kayak. I don’t think that I’d call any of them indestructible, but they all seem reasonably tough. Your X500 will certainly be more rigid than my Itiwit 3’s. I’m ready for a rip in the hull of mine every time I hear a scraping noise, but so far so good. When that happens, I’ll weld a big PVC patch on it with a heat gun. Thanks for the video, I’ll look forward to seeing more of your channel!

@@daveys you have a good collection of kayaks! Yes, that is the way I also repair. Thanks, I'm planning to do a user review of the x500, hope I soon take the time to do it.

Thanks, really appreciate it!😍🤗

Some days are magical, now the sun is lower and it looks really beautiful😍

@@THE-RIVER-RAT 🫣🤗

Thanks, that makes med very happy that you jave that feeling after watching!😍

It happened a lot on this adventure, on some paddles I don't even see a bird. It was a while since I took a plunge, forgot that the Asiswo motor with fin sticks down deeper than Eisbach Riders river fin. Yes, no problem, with battery, this trip is not so long, I guess 3km to the wind shelter. It makes me happy that you enjoyed my visit to the island. That's the feeling I want to convey, express. Thanks for watching!😍

Some paddles nothing happens at all, that is ok and then it´s adventures like that were a lot happens!

@@davidpoots8362 thanks, yes, even in Stockholm, Sweden is full of water and islands and less eagles than islands.

@@ads4813 no not much speed difference but 12’6 will be little faster.🤗

Thanks both for the paddle, link and your kind words about the video🙏 I had a wonderful paddle with this group, including you 😍

@@janets3549 Yes indeed on all!😍

Thanks, really appreciate it! I always recommend to try before buying. Red paddle build stable boards, downside of stable is speed, so red paddle is stable and slow. I have tested red compact but not starboard icon. Starboard icon 14x32 and starboard touring 14x32 is the same shape, I have paddle starboard touring 28 but not 32. Starboard touring is a faster board because it’s touring but also not as stable as red paddle compact series with the allround shape. Some general boards observations. Look how wide the tail is, look how the curve goes from the tail to the widest point of the board. Look at the curve from the widest point of the board to the nose, how does the nose look? If you compare you can see how stable or fast a board will be. Wider=more stable but slower. Also a longer board will gain little more stability over a short board. So if you go from 12 to 14 you will get more stability but also more board length add more resistance and also more speed because of a longer board. A red paddle Voyager are faster because of board shape than a compact. A red paddle sport 14+ might be more stable than a starboard icon because of board shape. I say might because sometimes there are more than just board shape going on. So best thing is to take your board and go to a shop that offers testing, so you can compare with what you have on the water. Maybe I added more questions than answers.

@@danerik.westerlind Thank you so much. I appreciate your help! I've also considered the Voyager, but it is 13'2 is 30" wide and I prefer a 32" wide board. I'm not sure if a board under 32" wide will put me out of my comfort zone. It is also 6" thick and I prefer a 4.7" thick board so when the wind picks up and the water gets choppy, I feel more more sure footed with my balance. I often paddle wide rivers and bays that are exposed to wind with chop and boat wake. I would also like to get into coastal paddling (but with the confidence of a stable board). Unfortunately, where I live (Virginia, US), there is not an option to test a board - I have to buy online without testing it so I have to do a lot of research before buying a board. The Icon 14'x32" is 4.7" thick (in the center footing area), but the rails are 5.9". The Starboard Touring 14'x32" was also on my list, but it is 6" thick all around (perhaps I need to reconsider this board). The Voyager 13'2" is also 5.9" thick at 30" wide. The 14' Sport+ is 28" wide which doesnt work for me as I just really prefer more stability and the ability to move around the board without the primary concern of keeping balance. I tend to do all day paddles and will tour around for 6+ hours - a 32" board allows for room to move around without risking balance and is way more forgiving especially when I want to grab items out of my cooler and have lunch on my board without the risk of an unintended swim. I use cameras with a selfie stick and like that I can easily change batteries or adjust the camera when needed without worrying about balance. I was hoping for a board that is 13' to 14" long, 32" wide at 4.7" thick for both speed and stability - which I'm realizing may not exactly exist. I do love how stable the Red 12' Compact is and that is has D rings with removable tie downs for front and back storage. It sounds like to gain more speed, I'll need to compromise the width and and ultimately stability. Thank you so much again for your help sorting this out.

@@rickwalker-smith1895 Thanks!😍 This applies to our boards, Starboard is from 2020/2021 and NSP 2023. Neither NSP nor Starboard is the newest model. NSP has poorer build quality than Starboard. Starboard feels premium and NSP as standard. Allstar is faster while NSP is more stable. NSP packs and we love it but in all other categories Allstar is better.🤗

Thanks for watching!😍 Night to remember, yes really beautiful decorations. !'m not the best group paddler, for next year I´m planning to paddle and stay and listen more than paddle in a parade and pass, it was a lot of performance.🤗

Thanks, I hope you make a video if you light paddle happens!🙌

@@AirOnTheWater Thanks for coming my friend, what a great weekend we had together! 😍 See you in Sunday a new group paddling together in Stockholm🙌

@@danerik.westerlind Indeed! You and Erika will be most welcome 🙂

@@AirOnTheWater 😍🤗

@@erikawesterlind9105 yes what a night we had together!🙌😍

@@ДенисКамалов-п7л 🤗

🙌😍🤗

@@danerik.westerlind that’s all I do really on my days off is go kayaking and overnight camping, check my shorts out 😁

@@ads4813 Sorry for the confusion. What I mean is that it’s more flex in this board compared to 6” thick but it’s nothing I feel when I paddle, so it’s not a problem for me at 70kg.

@@erikawesterlind9105 😍

I prefer to sit with my legs like that and it works with spray skirt. Maybe I'm a surf ski wannabe😂 There are a lot of adjustments for the foot pegs, so I can sit with my legs almost flat or have contact with the side walls if there are rough conditions🙌 Yes, very beautiful and paddles good😍

@@danerik.westerlind Good to hear, I knew I was wrong lol

@@THE-RIVER-RAT you know me, can’t even sit properly 😂

@@danerik.westerlind lol

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I have tested more now and can easily get the kayak up to 11km/h but not a speed I can maintain for long, I'm too poorly trained for that. Average will be more 7-8km/h will be my speed. You have no idea, everything new I worry for a long time to destroy😱, then let it go when I have done some scratches🤦 I have had many boats and fixed various things on them, so I think I will be able to fix this kayak too when I have made some bad scratches.🤗

I did use the leash in the beginning for anchor but I want my leash to be in good shape, so now I only use the leash as a leash.🤗

well it´s a stand up paddle board, so it´s made for standing. But also have the possibility for kayak seat. I´m a stand up paddler that also have started to paddle kayak, so for me standing is my normal🤗

@@beezesty hi, always hard to know, 80kg is close to upper recommended weight, Starboard normally are true to weight numbers but I should feel safer with a 12’6. 14 have never felt to long for me but 32” is too wide for me, but I’m not so wide. Best is of course to ask your dealer for a test between them. Unfortunately not all a stores have boards in stock. So I couldn’t test before buying.

@@beezesty 11’’6x29, yes it a difference if I stand and flex on the board. Don’t feel it when I paddle. I’m light weight like the board so a heavier paddler might feel different. So far I’m really happy with this board.

Yes a really nice kayak🙌 What paddle craft do you prefer?🤔

Thanks!😍

@@Dirtydiesel201 yes a lot of storage. That would have been awesome if back compartment was sealed off and water tight!🙌

@@didierplouhinec4899 thanks, you been very helpful!🤗

@@PaddleAdventurer Thanks😍 So far I’m happy with the kayak. I hope it will be amazing adventures with it🙌

@@janets3549 what an amazing paddle, rough water and beautiful scenery, loved to watch the video!😍 My health also hinder me from things but I change and find other things to do that I enjoy. But as you say I sometimes also get sad over things I can’t do. I have already said to Erika to buy a kayak but she say no. So I guess this will be hers when I buy a new kayak, that’s the way it normally goes for us.😂

Thanks, so far I'm very happy.😍 Needed to translate chisel, I agree about that. It´s very light driven and it feels like I don´t need to put so much energy to paddle in a good touring speed.🙌 I only do calm water, so I think this is the right kayak. But it feels stable, so it might work in your conditions too.🤗

The outfitting seems to be for fast touring on a lake, perfect fpr you ​@danerik.westerlind

@@davidpoots8362 yes🙌

Thanks, so far I like it very much!😍 Yes, sometimes it´s easier with a paddle to do a paddle.😂

@@danerik.westerlind I suppose it can be!

Thanks! 😍Yes, I also love the color, blue is a favorite. So far I'm happy with it. Thanks for the tips, I will try that!🙌🤗

@@MrKenny1914that was the plan from the beginning to find a surf ski with good storage and a kick up rodder in the back. But then I tried the sitting comfort was bad for me and because the seat are molded I can’t change it. Otherwise a surf ski is very nice.🤗

Wow, we have a lot of discuss the day we meet!😍 You should take your camper to Håsjö and take a sup paddle on Singsjön🤗

@@My_Main_Man there are a kill switch that will be activated and stop the motor if I fall of.🤗

@@AirOnTheWater Thanks 🙏🤗

Yes it cost with motors but cheaper than jet ski, boats and snowmobiles😀. You find the specifications here asiwo.com/products/u1

I have never seen a Starboard with banana shape but all can fail. My is flat on the water, only the rocker that is above water and it touch the water just after the nose ring and after that the board is flat all the way. Feels like something is wrong. Contact your dealer and tell them about the problem, that is what I should have done.

Yes it is!😍 The promotion is that I paddle Eisbach riders river fin in this video.🤗

Thanks, really a lot of memories that did come back when I paddle there. I love that old church, maybe someday I will sing there, that would be great!😍Yes, she made a really good save!🙌 I hope you got a great paddle🙌, do you like your NK? You already have the warmth we have now, been a great summer here but you will have a hotter summer than us.🤗

@@danerik.westerlind It would be amazing to sing in that beautiful church. But if you sang badly, the giant might return and throw more rocks! I had a good paddle in the NK. There were jet skis and power boats but we managed to stay upright in the wake and even ride the wash. It's a great ski for stability and very light weight for getting on and off the car roof racks. The weather is always like this in Sydney. One day you need a coat and a week later you only need a t-shirt. It's likely to get cold again for a while. The warmth is lovely because it isn't humid yet. Have a great week and enjoy your paddling with Erika.

Yes the church is so beautiful. Yes there are a lot of similar stories in Sweden too, not only here and I love this old stories. I did look a lot after the gigant as a kid while we where out boating but he always hide, so I have never seen the gigant😢

yes really beautiful and I looked a lot after the gigant as a kid but have never seen the giant.😢 Short answer about PFD and paddle boarding, I´m standing on it attached to it. This is still summer when it's recorded and it was on my summer vacation. Summer is not ended here in Sweden but it´s the last part. A slightly longer answer about risks. This is how my risk assessment looked for this paddling. I assess the risk differently for kayak and SUP. I also assess risk differently for different weather conditions and seasons. The most important thing is that it does not start with a pfd for me. My opinion is that it starts with training the body, at home, in the gym, then it continues with practicing self-rescue with kayak/sup and friend rescue. Anyone who does not practice self-rescue every year should also not paddle alone.🤗

@@danerik.westerlind have to disagree with you on this one mate

@@THE-RIVER-RAT that´s ok for me, I have no intention that everyone should do or think like me all the time. I video suggestion for you to do, self rescue in your Ezlite10, there are not so many videos about that in that type of kayak and self rescue. That would be very helpful for me and others to see. Is it hard to pump out all water? I guess the reentering is easier than in a normal kayak?🤗

@@danerik.westerlind That's a idea matey 👍

Yes indeed, normally they scare me with fly away from a bush just when I pass them 😱For headwind this motor is awesome!🤗

Glad I could help!🤗

I did this video many years ago, so I don’t know exactly the exact mount. If you search on surf board mount GoPro, you will find kit like this and some have a leash included.🤗

@@danerik.westerlind Fair enough, thanks anyway for your quick reply. Kind regards