The Final test for my Old Town 119 - A Winnespsaukee River Class 2 trip June 23 , 2018
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- The final test for my Old Town 119 was a Class 2 trip on the Winnipesaukee River in New Hampshire . It handled pretty well and revealed the need for some more bracing ( Hips & Knees ) , but left me anxious to get out again real soon . It works fine for what I want it to be - just a quick water boat .
Watched this three times. Love my Discovery 119 and the music is great lol!
I'm with you Tony. I've been canoeing for 65 of my 75. Took my first solo overnight canoe trip when I was 13. Still love it though I just can't do all I used too. lol Fun video, thank you.
Thanks BD H. We all have to modify as we age, but we all need to keep busy and do what we can.
Great musical setup, nicely done!
Thanks Dan, I'm a big fan of Spanish guitar.
Tony, I'd just like to say thank you for uploading all you video's, especially the ones with the old town 119 canoe in them. I have been searching for a solo canoe for quite some time now and your videos have really helped me decide to go for the 119. I currently have an Old town 174 but I always need the help a friend to use it, due to its size and weight.
The 119 I hope will meet my needs as I am hoping for a light weight canoe for weekend trips, so I need a little space for luggage etc and a little room my small dog (if she's not too much trouble in it). Thanks Tony, All the best
Thanks , I'm glad you enjoy them and very happy they influenced you in your decision . I am very happy with the 119 and like you size and weight became an issue for me also . my 18 footer and my 14 footer became a littleton much to handle alone and the 119 is much easier to deal with , it very stable and handles very nicely . Good Luck .
I have run class two rapids several times with my 119. It does OK. But you don,t want to go to sleep on it, that flat bottom will flip you with out warning.
Yes, I was amazed at how it rolled over in a little eddy when I hit a rock just beneath the surface in it . Class II is fun but I wouldn't venture into anything higher in it!
I'm interested in this kayak for river trips. My concern is with cross currents. With any of my four fishing kayaks, all sit inside models, if I cut across current the water grabs the bow or stern and pulls that part downstream hard. I was hoping that this boat would around that with the canoe hull design. What's your experience?
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@@SGM97B Yes that happens with all kayaks and canoes and there is a technique you must use to counter it. You must cross the eddy line and keep an angle to current that matches the speed of the current and you must lean the craft downstream from the current as you cross. You must then lean the opposite way as you enter the eddy on the other side. Check out some You tube videos to see how it is done.
Nice sounds.....A young turtle turning into an old tortoise
Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it . I am the old tortoise for sure, glad for the privilege of being old and still able to get out and enjoy the river.
awesome !
Thanks Arlie
What are the stupid things hanging all over the place
Alex B.
they are gates. There was a white water slalom race that weekend and the contestants had to travel through the polls, in order (they are numbered), as fast as they can.
@@tonyvolpe7439 ahh that’s not to lame then. Awesome man thanks for the info!