Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Loved the doggies in the video as well. Nice that you have an awesome wife that supports you in these endeavours 🤙👍😎
I've had my Pungo 125 (Galaxy too) for a little over a year and haven't come across anything but lake chop. These kayaks eat wake and chop like a champ. Comfortable as heck for 20 miles at a time too. Thanks for sharing.
Kirk, I've done several downstream floats and they're fun especially when you hit some nice waves and churning pockets. I could actually feel each of the pockets you went through. Thanks for getting my adrenelein pumped. I think I like this thrill over the thrill of taking down a massive 60 inch diameter pine or live oak. Nice to se Mamma andrhe dogs waiting for you and the dogs recognizing who you were out on the water. Old Capone was anxious to see you. Enjoyed a full-watch 👍🏽🙂. Have a fine wekend.
I like watching amateurs because if they can do it I can do it... he's got the right kayak and rig... certainly has strength and no fear.... makes it look like fun...
Great video. Thanks! I have the same Pungo and spray skirt. I'm amazed how the skirt tunnel fits you. Mine is too small. I have a 14' Necky sea kayak and the Pungo seems just as fast and capable. I'm going on a 7 day float in June and really got inspired by your adventure!
Hello Back in the woods, thank you for this interesintg video from the Pungo. I have a Pungo 120 since one year. Yesteraday I paddle the first time on a river like this. It was fun. The Pungo is very stable, only the spray skirt is not good as the pouch in the front has a net where a lot of water comes in during rapids. This pouch is then hanging down and the water cannot out. Also the stern cover is not tight and it should be improved or you use a separate neopren or ruber cover over it.
Fun video - I am eager to try out my new kayak this sprint/summer. Quick question - at about 05:19 in your video - where do you get maps like that for your trip?
@@backinthewoods2022 It would definitely look a lot different with another foot of water going over those rocks. I really wanted to see you take on a 3 foot wave with that boat. It's one of the ones I've narrowed my search to.
I also just bought the Prijon Enduro 380 I believe it’s more maneuverable and with the deployable rudder tracks well in flat water. It’s built with better plastic but the seat isn’t as good. I modified it and now works great. They are from Germany though and the only place to get them is through a shop in New York shipping was over $300 bucks
What your opinion about the pungo light to med speed river for a newer paddler? Between the pungo and Tsunami but like the extra room in the pungo. Thanks for your time and videos.
I am researching this kayak, and you have the most advanced use of it vid I have seen, Thanks. Questions: 1) Why do you have two different sets of paddles? 2) if I went out with my dog, could I still use that splash skirt? Lastly, that was a cool rain jacket, please provide link
I have a back up paddle just in case I loose one. There is a zipper on the spray skirt to allow a dog in front of you but would be a tight fit either way. The jacket is from Kuiu it is there Yukon rain jacket. Hope that helps
This was a great video of your kayak Adventure. That Pongo did well through all those Rapids. I am looking into buying a Pungo kayak. I have #3 question? #1. Do the pungo kayak come with the wide foot brace in the kayak? I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toe that are equally straight across making my foot very very extremely wide. I have to kayak Barefooted 👣 because they don't make a shoe , sock , or boot that's wide enough for my foot. #2. Your Crocs that you were wearing are those comfortable to wear while kayaking and would you recommend them. I used to have a pair before I started kayaking and I don't know if my foot got wider or the Crocs shrunk but they don't fit on my foot any more. #3. I heard you say you got wet a little bit but is it worth getting the spray skirt for the kayak as well. I'm wondering like did your feet and legs and things like that stay dry. I'm trying to determine when I get the Pungo kayak should I get a spray skirt with it too. I did like the spray skirt that was on the kayak and the pocket that was built on it. I have the sit on top Tarpon right now and I want to pick up the Pungo for a second kayak. I did enjoy watching your video thank you for sharing.
I would definitely try before you buy to see if it fits you. I would recommend the spray skirt it would keep you pretty dry if you were to put a rain jacket over it after you put on the skirt. The crocs work well for this because they don’t hold water and stay on well when you get in and out as long as the water isn’t too cold. Hope that helps.
@@backinthewoods2022 okay you would definitely recommend the spray skirt . okay that's good to know that the spray skirt works pretty good. That's good to know that the Crocs work pretty good too. I need to go out to the crocs store and buy me another pair. I know I will have to modify it to make it fit on my foot again. I have to cut a section out for the toe box on each Crocs for two of my fat wide toes to hang out because of my foot being so wide. This would be awesome so I can kayak with Footwear and not have to be barefooted 👣 all the time. I'm getting ready for spring time so this really really help I appreciate it sir thank you.
Now that you've gone through a Class 3 whitewater with your Pungo 120 (I think) will you continued to use the Pungo or would trade up for another type of kayak? Thanks for sharing!!!
The Wilderness Aspire is a nice option to move more into the ‘lightwater’ category of kayak from the more recreational Pungo. The Aspire uses the same skit and it keeps “most” of the water out but is not waterproof. Most of the videos on my channel are in my Aspire and I still wouldn’t take it for the type of paddling I do. Thanks for sharing your trips!
I am thinking about getting the same spray skirt, does it leak water through the material? I noticed you said you were wet ? Or did it leak in at the top where it goes around your body? Great video.
That was a nice video of you did Sir. That Pongo did very well through the Rapids. I like your Pongo kayak and the spray skirt that you got for it. I want me a Pongo kayak real real bad. I had to go with the tarpon because I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe and my foot would not fit in a sit inside kayak so I had to go with a sit-on-top because of that. ( it's embarrassing how a wide foot with very wide toe can stop you from buying a kayak ) I want to buy the Pongo for my second kayak. Question? Is the spray skirt worth getting for the pongo kayak. Thank you for sharing this video.
It is for me. It keeps a lot of water off of me when going through rapids and during rain showers. Also it’s nice when it starts to get cold it helps to keep you warm. Thanks for watching👍
@@backinthewoods2022 you are welcome man. Keeping you dry and warm specially in cold weather is worth it. I haven't seen anybody talk about the spray skirt for the pongo so I thought I would ask. When I get my pongo I think I'll get the spray skirt as well. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
No one should probably follow your lead. You don't appear to be dressed for the water temperature. You seem have prepared for this paddle. And somewhat unprofessional.
Oh I’m not a professional hope I wasn’t coming off as trying to be one. This was a video of me doing my own kayak trip not a how to video. I was personally completely comfortable the entire trip in the clothing I chose and had the necessary fire starting tools with me in case of an accidental dump.
Chill dude, it’s not an instructional video. Personally, I would not use this type yak for class 3, or any fast water for that matter, and I certainly wouldn’t be out there alone. The Pungo is a recreational model and if you fill the cockpit with water you’re swimming it to shore. Very difficult to do in fast water so it’s a good way to lose your boat. That said, if you know what you’re doing, and understand the risk, nothing wrong with what he did.
totally agree, the Pungo is rated recreational, not for white water, but the clothing is very wrong...dress for immersion is what i was taught years ago...cotton kills as they say. Glad you made it but this video gives the impression that someone less capable can take this boat in white water. PS, I just bought a used Pungo 120.
This is awesome. Love the extra set of paddles. Slick and I’ll be adding that tip to my repertoire.
Loved this video. Thanks for sharing. Loved the doggies in the video as well. Nice that you have an awesome wife that supports you in these endeavours 🤙👍😎
I've had my Pungo 125 (Galaxy too) for a little over a year and haven't come across anything but lake chop. These kayaks eat wake and chop like a champ. Comfortable as heck for 20 miles at a time too. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool!
After owning my first kayak for 2 years I am considering the Pungo. Looks like fun! Thanks for sharing .
I like it it’s pretty comfortable
Love my Pungo
Awesome Video...thanks for sharing....I just purchased a pungo 125....got delivered a few weeks ago....can't wait to test it out....
Awesome! thx for the ride.
I like that Jack Daniel coffee👍😊 Great paddling skill through these rapides Sir 👍 Great video Sir 👌😊 Cheers !!!
I broke my femur 7 weeks ago and I've had many crases racing bikes and mc's, 74 so this looks totally alluring! Thanks. I'm sold.
I just ordered the Pungo today...looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, enjoy👍
I found your video because I'm looking into buying a pungo 125, but I got to say I enjoyed this trip thanks for posting
Kirk, I've done several downstream floats and they're fun especially when you hit some nice waves and churning pockets. I could actually feel each of the pockets you went through. Thanks for getting my adrenelein pumped. I think I like this thrill over the thrill of taking down a massive 60 inch diameter pine or live oak. Nice to se Mamma andrhe dogs waiting for you and the dogs recognizing who you were out on the water. Old Capone was anxious to see you. Enjoyed a full-watch 👍🏽🙂. Have a fine wekend.
Thanks man I appreciate it. Have a good one
I like watching amateurs because if they can do it I can do it... he's got the right kayak and rig... certainly has strength and no fear.... makes it look like fun...
Lol me too! I’m 45 and overweight and love that average people can do this! Now I want a pungo....
Thanks appreciate you watching
Great video! And with a cell phone! Wow! Thanks for the ride. 🙂
Appreciate it👍
Great video. Thanks! I have the same Pungo and spray skirt. I'm amazed how the skirt tunnel fits you. Mine is too small. I have a 14' Necky sea kayak and the Pungo seems just as fast and capable. I'm going on a 7 day float in June and really got inspired by your adventure!
Cool thanks for the comment good luck on the trip
Great vid brother and Jack Daniel's coffee.. I'll have to give it a try.
Well done sir, I caught my self shifting side to side when you hit the class 3, felt like I was there but I'm still dry, lol.
I don’t think the video did it justice they were bigger in person👍
thinking of buying this very same boat,,,thanks for the ride
Enjoy it
Great vid, well done mate.
Thank you appreciate it
Great video!!
Thanks a lot 👍
Man I wish I could have found a pungo in your color. I had to settle for the mango color. Last pungo in the state of oregon this summer.
Hello Back in the woods,
thank you for this interesintg video from the Pungo.
I have a Pungo 120 since one year. Yesteraday I paddle the first time on a river like this. It was fun. The Pungo is very stable, only the spray skirt is not good as the pouch in the front has a net where a lot of water comes in during rapids. This pouch is then hanging down and the water cannot out. Also the stern cover is not tight and it should be improved or you use a separate neopren or ruber cover over it.
A Pungo can do some rapids 💦💦💦 good paddling my friend 😇😇😇
멋지다 아저씨... 나랑 비슷한 취향인듯... 아저씨 처럼 도전해보고싶다...
Fun video - I am eager to try out my new kayak this sprint/summer. Quick question - at about 05:19 in your video - where do you get maps like that for your trip?
Wisconsin Trail Guide I believe it’s called
I just googled whatever river I’m going on and there is usually a website with maps
Hope that helps
I guess you guys rate rapids differently than we do on the left coast. I didn't see anything bigger than class II, if that.
Maybe it has something to do with the time of year not sure. The class three is only the one drop not a long stretch
@@backinthewoods2022 It would definitely look a lot different with another foot of water going over those rocks. I really wanted to see you take on a 3 foot wave with that boat. It's one of the ones I've narrowed my search to.
I also just bought the Prijon Enduro 380 I believe it’s more maneuverable and with the deployable rudder tracks well in flat water. It’s built with better plastic but the seat isn’t as good. I modified it and now works great. They are from Germany though and the only place to get them is through a shop in New York shipping was over $300 bucks
Great video! How did you attach your phone to your chest/vest for filming? Thank You!
In have it on a small tripod and just stuffed it down my life jacket. Thanks for watching
What your opinion about the pungo light to med speed river for a newer paddler? Between the pungo and Tsunami but like the extra room in the pungo. Thanks for your time and videos.
I think it’s a very easy stable boat for a beginner
Jack Daniels the breakfast of champions
Great video and this may of been asked but where did you get the spray skirt.
Thanks
I got it off amazon
I am researching this kayak, and you have the most advanced use of it vid I have seen, Thanks. Questions: 1) Why do you have two different sets of paddles? 2) if I went out with my dog, could I still use that splash skirt?
Lastly, that was a cool rain jacket, please provide link
I have a back up paddle just in case I loose one. There is a zipper on the spray skirt to allow a dog in front of you but would be a tight fit either way. The jacket is from Kuiu it is there Yukon rain jacket. Hope that helps
@@backinthewoods2022 thanks
This was a great video of your kayak Adventure. That Pongo did well through all those Rapids. I am looking into buying a Pungo kayak. I have #3 question? #1. Do the pungo kayak come with the wide foot brace in the kayak? I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE wide with very fat wide toe that are equally straight across making my foot very very extremely wide. I have to kayak Barefooted 👣 because they don't make a shoe , sock , or boot that's wide enough for my foot. #2. Your Crocs that you were wearing are those comfortable to wear while kayaking and would you recommend them. I used to have a pair before I started kayaking and I don't know if my foot got wider or the Crocs shrunk but they don't fit on my foot any more. #3. I heard you say you got wet a little bit but is it worth getting the spray skirt for the kayak as well. I'm wondering like did your feet and legs and things like that stay dry. I'm trying to determine when I get the Pungo kayak should I get a spray skirt with it too. I did like the spray skirt that was on the kayak and the pocket that was built on it. I have the sit on top Tarpon right now and I want to pick up the Pungo for a second kayak. I did enjoy watching your video thank you for sharing.
I would definitely try before you buy to see if it fits you. I would recommend the spray skirt it would keep you pretty dry if you were to put a rain jacket over it after you put on the skirt. The crocs work well for this because they don’t hold water and stay on well when you get in and out as long as the water isn’t too cold. Hope that helps.
@@backinthewoods2022 okay you would definitely recommend the spray skirt . okay that's good to know that the spray skirt works pretty good. That's good to know that the Crocs work pretty good too. I need to go out to the crocs store and buy me another pair. I know I will have to modify it to make it fit on my foot again. I have to cut a section out for the toe box on each Crocs for two of my fat wide toes to hang out because of my foot being so wide. This would be awesome so I can kayak with Footwear and not have to be barefooted 👣 all the time. I'm getting ready for spring time so this really really help I appreciate it sir thank you.
Now that you've gone through a Class 3 whitewater with your Pungo 120 (I think) will you continued to use the Pungo or would trade up for another type of kayak? Thanks for sharing!!!
I don’t feel I have to trade up for anything at this time. Iam still a novice though we will see what happens in the future.
The Wilderness Aspire is a nice option to move more into the ‘lightwater’ category of kayak from the more recreational Pungo. The Aspire uses the same skit and it keeps “most” of the water out but is not waterproof. Most of the videos on my channel are in my Aspire and I still wouldn’t take it for the type of paddling I do. Thanks for sharing your trips!
Got my skirt on order, after this one...
I am thinking about getting the same spray skirt, does it leak water through the material? I noticed you said you were wet ? Or did it leak in at the top where it goes around your body? Great video.
I'm just assuming here but maybe if he had put his raincoat on the outside of his skirt he wouldn't have gotten as wet. Just a thought.
That was a nice video of you did Sir. That Pongo did very well through the Rapids. I like your Pongo kayak and the spray skirt that you got for it. I want me a Pongo kayak real real bad. I had to go with the tarpon because I have big very very wide feet sz15 6 EEEEEE with very fat wide toe and my foot would not fit in a sit inside kayak so I had to go with a sit-on-top because of that. ( it's embarrassing how a wide foot with very wide toe can stop you from buying a kayak ) I want to buy the Pongo for my second kayak. Question? Is the spray skirt worth getting for the pongo kayak. Thank you for sharing this video.
It is for me. It keeps a lot of water off of me when going through rapids and during rain showers. Also it’s nice when it starts to get cold it helps to keep you warm. Thanks for watching👍
@@backinthewoods2022 you are welcome man. Keeping you dry and warm specially in cold weather is worth it. I haven't seen anybody talk about the spray skirt for the pongo so I thought I would ask. When I get my pongo I think I'll get the spray skirt as well. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
Who sells the skirt you used on your kayak
@@marinevet7273 I got it off Amazon
The Jack Daniels coffee will help you get to you're wife. lol
What kind of skirt is that?
It’s the wilderness brand made for their kayaks I got it from Amazon
Can you post a link to order that skirt?
Not sure how to do that it’s on Amazon Wilderness Pungo spray skirt
What kind of dog is the biggest one?
Bouvier des Flanders
Bill Osborne
Suppose you could have done those without skirt no longer than you were in the rapids
Your right
No one should probably follow your lead. You don't appear to be dressed for the water temperature. You seem have prepared for this paddle. And somewhat unprofessional.
Oh I’m not a professional hope I wasn’t coming off as trying to be one. This was a video of me doing my own kayak trip not a how to video. I was personally completely comfortable the entire trip in the clothing I chose and had the necessary fire starting tools with me in case of an accidental dump.
Don't forget to wear your seatbelt the next time you're in the grocery store, bud
Chill dude, it’s not an instructional video. Personally, I would not use this type yak for class 3, or any fast water for that matter, and I certainly wouldn’t be out there alone. The Pungo is a recreational model and if you fill the cockpit with water you’re swimming it to shore. Very difficult to do in fast water so it’s a good way to lose your boat. That said, if you know what you’re doing, and understand the risk, nothing wrong with what he did.
totally agree, the Pungo is rated recreational, not for white water, but the clothing is very wrong...dress for immersion is what i was taught years ago...cotton kills as they say. Glad you made it but this video gives the impression that someone less capable can take this boat in white water. PS, I just bought a used Pungo 120.