Kit seen/used in this video - Gumotex Twist bought here - www.manchester-canoes-and-kayaks.co.uk/gumotex-kayaks.htm Winnerwell 250cm Fibreglass Paddle - amzn.to/3rXJe5M Rtizan life vest - amzn.to/3jxWmNE Garmin eTrex Touch 35 GPS - amzn.to/3jhOYFE GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y Anozer Bendy Leg tripod - amzn.to/2Za6aGr UltraDry 10l Dry Bag in Yellow - amzn.to/3AFbXBV Hamswan 20l Rucksack in Black - amzn.to/36joCfN
Thanks Stephen 👍😁 All being well, March time. And if not then probably June. Whereabouts are you based? I was wanting to get back to Scotland in October but we're still sorting mum out. By Christmas though she should be sorted... Well, as sorted as she's gonna be 🥴
Another great video Karl. Nice little kayak, looks like it went along quite well. Beautiful stretch of river even on a grey day, that's the best thing about being on the water 🙏 Just wondering what you do as it gets colder. Do you ever wear a wet suit? I've never fallen in but I'm still very new to kayaking but don't want to just be a "fair weather kayaker" 😂
Hi Claire 😁 I'm glad you liked the video. It's funny you should mention colder kayaking. In my kayaking playlist, the first one this year where I ask ' Where do you drink your coffee?' was really the first time I've gone out in colder weather. I plan to continue throughout the winter, the exceptions being extreme weather and icy conditions. I also mostly stuck to Selby canal - it's shallower than a river and less risky. Basically I wore warm clothing plus waterproof leggings so my legs didn't get splashed, wet and cold. It worked well 👍😁
How does it compare to the Freein boat? I just bought a 2 man Freein (thanks for the video on that) to give me another option to my Advanced Frame so it would be nice to know how they stack up together.
Nitrilion, the fabric Gumotex boats are made of is really tough compared to anything else out there. The Twist doesn't have a DS floor and I did find that it didn't track brilliantly when tandem paddling. The Twist is a great boat and will likely outlive most other brands, but the Freein is exceptional value! 😁
Loved the video, I'm just about to by the Twist 1 it's about the only weight I can manage on my own 9kgs! We have the Twist 2 which we're happy with. Have you any comments about the Twist 1 please Karl?
Maybe they will let u fly the helicopter? Seems like some kayaks ride lower or higher in the water. How do those variances affect handling and speed ? If they let u fly the copter will u please video it for our amusement? 😂 Sorry for your countries loss today violence against politicians only leads to bad things . I have a feeling we will c a lot of that here.
I wouldn't trust myself flying a helicopter, maybe just a test flight first ay 😁 Yes you're right, some kayaks sit deeper into the water while others sit more on it. In terms of the effects, it can have an impact on stability and drag coefficiency 👍
Kit seen/used in this video -
Gumotex Twist bought here - www.manchester-canoes-and-kayaks.co.uk/gumotex-kayaks.htm
Winnerwell 250cm Fibreglass Paddle - amzn.to/3rXJe5M
Rtizan life vest - amzn.to/3jxWmNE
Garmin eTrex Touch 35 GPS - amzn.to/3jhOYFE
GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y
Anozer Bendy Leg tripod - amzn.to/2Za6aGr
UltraDry 10l Dry Bag in Yellow - amzn.to/3AFbXBV
Hamswan 20l Rucksack in Black - amzn.to/36joCfN
Great video I can’t believe how close that is to me and I usually just drive over it on my way to the lakes
Cheers, I'm glad you liked it. Yes the Derwent is a lovely paddle 👍😁
Enjoying your videos very inspirational keep them coming cheers
I will John, and thanks for your support 👍😁
Another great video Karl, when you coming up to Scotland and get a proper paddle?
Thanks Stephen 👍😁
All being well, March time. And if not then probably June. Whereabouts are you based?
I was wanting to get back to Scotland in October but we're still sorting mum out. By Christmas though she should be sorted... Well, as sorted as she's gonna be 🥴
Hi karl, glasgow area , well placed for sea and lochs .
@@Funkadafi242 nice 👍 and yes, very well placed... I'm not at all envious 🤪🤣
Another great video Karl. Nice little kayak, looks like it went along quite well. Beautiful stretch of river even on a grey day, that's the best thing about being on the water 🙏
Just wondering what you do as it gets colder. Do you ever wear a wet suit? I've never fallen in but I'm still very new to kayaking but don't want to just be a "fair weather kayaker" 😂
Hi Claire 😁
I'm glad you liked the video.
It's funny you should mention colder kayaking. In my kayaking playlist, the first one this year where I ask ' Where do you drink your coffee?' was really the first time I've gone out in colder weather. I plan to continue throughout the winter, the exceptions being extreme weather and icy conditions. I also mostly stuck to Selby canal - it's shallower than a river and less risky. Basically I wore warm clothing plus waterproof leggings so my legs didn't get splashed, wet and cold. It worked well 👍😁
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner oh yes, I do like that video. Looks misty and a bit frosty but oh so calm and quiet. Might be worth a rewatch 😜
@@clairyroo3008 aye... I did a few at the tail end of winter and into spring, enjoying watching the new growth coming through 😁
That’s a real wizard of oz sky 😏
Haha I hadn't thought of that but yes, you're right 🤣
How does it compare to the Freein boat? I just bought a 2 man Freein (thanks for the video on that) to give me another option to my Advanced Frame so it would be nice to know how they stack up together.
Nitrilion, the fabric Gumotex boats are made of is really tough compared to anything else out there. The Twist doesn't have a DS floor and I did find that it didn't track brilliantly when tandem paddling. The Twist is a great boat and will likely outlive most other brands, but the Freein is exceptional value! 😁
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thanks, looking forward to trying the Freein out in the spring!
@@elpeltys it's fun 😁
Loved the video, I'm just about to by the Twist 1 it's about the only weight I can manage on my own 9kgs! We have the Twist 2 which we're happy with. Have you any comments about the Twist 1 please Karl?
I've never tried the 1. It's likely to be a little more nimble on the water and if it's anything like the 2 the seat will be a bit shit
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Thanks Karl, we actually bought new seats when we bought the Twist 2, the guy in the shop advised us to.
@@paulinecrowder6058 what extra seats did you buy?
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner No idea TBH just what the guy in the shop suggested. Same valves as the ones that deflated in your video. Comfy enough though
@@paulinecrowder6058 Also curious about these alternative seats, would you know the brand by any chance? Also, are you satisfied with them?
13.18 can you replace the seat if u wanted to in the then ?? shopping for a gumotex at the moment
Not sure, it's not something I've looked into. In all my boats I use the same setup - a camping seat with an orthopaedic cushion 👍😊
How many boats have you got now ? Starting to think you’ve eaten all the 🦆
Got 6 now 😳
And hey, you wait, in 2 or 3 weeks there's a camping/kayaking video coming with a healthy abundance of ducks 🤪😁
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner YaY
@@martkt10 and of course, you get an honorary mention 😁👍
Maybe they will let u fly the helicopter? Seems like some kayaks ride lower or higher in the water. How do those variances affect handling and speed ? If they let u fly the copter will u please video it for our amusement? 😂 Sorry for your countries loss today violence against politicians only leads to bad things . I have a feeling we will c a lot of that here.
I wouldn't trust myself flying a helicopter, maybe just a test flight first ay 😁
Yes you're right, some kayaks sit deeper into the water while others sit more on it. In terms of the effects, it can have an impact on stability and drag coefficiency 👍