Cycling & Kayaking Biathlon | River Ouse York | GoPlus Inflatable Kayak | Compass Folding Bike
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2022
- Cycling & Kayaking Biathlon | River Ouse York | GoPlus Inflatable Kayak | Compass Folding Bike -
Having done this same trip with the Story kayak it was time to try it with a different one. This time the GoPlus drop stitch boat.
How did I get on?
Kit seen/used in this video -
Boat Kit
GoPlus Kayak
eBay - bit.ly/3GSv8v3
Costway - bit.ly/31xRv8W
Amazon - amzn.to/3CNwlkJ
Winnerwell 250cm Fibreglass Paddle - amzn.to/3rXJe5M
Omouboi Buoyancy Aid - amzn.to/3zrEcng
Sunglasses - Red - amzn.to/35o7HeR
Bike
Compass Folding Bike - www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15900435...
GPS/Camera Kit
Garmin eTrex Touch 35 GPS - amzn.to/3jhOYFE
GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y
Camera Windshield - amzn.to/3uJmmKB
Anozer Bendy Leg tripod - amzn.to/2Za6aGr
Kit seen/used in this video -
*Boat Kit*
GoPlus Kayak
eBay - bit.ly/3GSv8v3
Costway - bit.ly/31xRv8W
Amazon - amzn.to/3CNwlkJ
Winnerwell 250cm Fibreglass Paddle - amzn.to/3rXJe5M
Omouboi Buoyancy Aid - amzn.to/3zrEcng
Sunglasses - Red - amzn.to/35o7HeR
*Bike*
Compass Folding Bike - www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15900435/compass-northern-folding-bike-15900435
*GPS/Camera Kit*
Garmin eTrex Touch 35 GPS - amzn.to/3jhOYFE
GoPro Hero 7 Black - amzn.to/3FV1V1Y
Camera Windshield - amzn.to/3uJmmKB
Anozer Bendy Leg tripod - amzn.to/2Za6aGr
Of course I am watching Karl. the bike looks better on the back of this kayak. Great video.
Haha brilliant, cheers John 👍😁
we stayed near the bike shop you passed.good times there
Excellent 😊 with me riding mind I thought it would be good to include passing it 😁
How are you sir?
That looked like a right chillaxing paddle, so calm I'm envious 👌
It was, although to be honest the cycling/kayaking videos are some of the hardest work I've done with my boats. Fun though :D
What a lovely place to spend the weekend!
York is a great place to live. As a city it's not too big and has great waterway access 😁👍
Yeah , worth a visit!
@@ionut716 it does indeed get many visitors 😁👍
Crackin leggings! 😁
I was stupidly excited when I saw the notification for this. Another great video. Have you ever considered cycling out and paddling back rather than the way you did it this time?
In the saga of getting me on the water… I decided to buy that kayak / SUP hybrid I sent you the link for. I think I need to get my confidence up on a more stable craft before moving onto the Story. I’ll let you know how it goes. Watch this space. 👍🏻
Haha I wondered who would be first to comment on them 🤪
Can you resend me that link Si? 👍😁
Super sortie vive le kayak
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Hey up Karl! Great trip that👍 Loved the section through York with all the tiny old alleys coming down to access the river and what have you! My theory on the Archbishop, is that he rescued all those ladies from the bridge, and hence needed the extra space! Always a simple, innocent explanation! 😉 All the best and take care 👍😁
That would be brilliantly funny if that were true Des 🤣
Yeah York does have lots of old aspects, little alleys, gulleys and snickleways!
Haha sweet combo 😊
Yeah it worked well 👍😁
Nice one buddy that is some weight on your back….respect 👍
Cheers Lee :D
I am a fan of your TH-cam films. Thank you for your great works.
By the way, since I saw you were carrying easily the backpack of your inflatable kayak riding on the bike, I decided to get one and bought one(I revised the sentence and added 'and bought one'). However, I should have taken it to account that I am a Japanese who is not so tall, unfortunately.
Thank you for your kind words 😊
What kayak did you buy?
Great watching part 2 Karl, looked good again. Had meant to comment earlier, but just arrived in Majorca yesterday. The river looked wonderful , glad it was a bit easier on the bike this time too. Cheers
Cheers Keith I'm glad you enjoyed it. I take it you're on holiday in Majorca? Nice 😁👍
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Yes mate, 10 days. First abroad since covid era
@@keithharris6442 Have fun :D
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner cheers
I bought one of these kayaks on your recommendation... Thanks. Lots of places to go here in Florida.
I've since sold mine but I had a lot of fun with that boat! It's surprised me more than any other 😁👍
Whats your go-to kayak now?@MoreThanJustaCleaner
It is my GoPlus... I am 80 years old and feel safe on that boat.
@@aircreed up until recently I'd have said the Aquatec Ottawa. However, and much to my surprise, I am absolutely loving the Aquaglide Deschutes!
@@jorgecasanova7433 it's a good choice. I sold mine to Steve in our group - he's in his 70s and likes it for the same reasons you do.
Another great vid!
(Watched these vids on the TV as they have come out but can't comment on there so I'm commenting on them now!)
Do they look ok on your TV? How big is it?
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner they look fab, it's a 50" I believe. No quality drop at all.
@@kookykat9508 good stuff 👍😁 I'm asking cos I record in 1080 not 4k.
Yep, cycle kayaking, still utter madness but lots of fun to watch 😁 Always love your watery vids Karl. "Chop slap" HA HA! It always makes me feel as if I'm going faster! I'm off out today in the origami jobbie - no bike! 😁😁😁
I've been looking at one of those origami jobbies and I'm seriously tempted...
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Which one mate?
@@grahamashby1409 AirCanoe
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Not had any experience of AirCanoe products but they look very similar to the Oru. So far I've noticed the following advantages with mine: Very low weight, hard shell with chines so better tracking with no skeg, slightly faster than the Story, much better foot rest (which I find helps immensely), greater stability, no pumping (so no pump to carry / fail). Disadvantages: Plastic is prone to scuffing so it can look tatty if you beach it or run it over rocks and pebbles (which I don't). For people who are hard on their equipment (which you aren't) they're not a good choice but if looked after and treated with a bit of respect I think they definitely have a place. Love mine but definitely use it in tandem with the Story rather than as a replacement for it.
That's really good to know, thanks Graham. Do they feel quite rigid?
Try to figure out a way to get the boat on the rack of the bike or trailer so you can go much further looks fun cheers!
I've done several of these now, including one yesterday with a packraft. It's a lot easier with a lighter boat 😅👍
Great little video. You may be onto the new "Thing". Cycle then Kayak then Cycle. There could be a whole new wave (no pun intended) a bit like skateboarding or Yogik flying (yes it was a thing in the 70's). get your marketing team onto it before someone else steels your thunder. Keep up the great video's.
🤣🤣🤣 I will!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, cheers 👍
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Just realised I said "Little" video. Sorry but when I read it back I sounded so Condescending. Didn't mean it to sound like it looked. You put a lot into the making of the videos and you get a muppet like me saying Little video!!
@@Bitwobbley haha it's ok, it's hardly as epic as Titanic so your description fits 👍😁
Maybe knock up a bracket of some sort Karl to take much of the weight off your shoulders whilst on the bike? My scooter can take a back box - and the bracket for that does this for me when I'm off out camping with heavy kit.
That's a good idea. Although I am actually only testing this to see what's achievable as is. I've got the Gumotex Twist 2 to do the same thing with and that will be my 3 primary crafts tested :)
Another lovely video Karl, not sure about the leggings though 😱. I’d really advise that you wear a helmet when your cycling for safety. I haven’t been out yet this year, just getting over Covid, hopefully I’ll get out next weekend👍
I've been able to dodge the Covid bullet so far, not sure how! 😬
I hope all is well and you get out on the water soon.
There's a guy near me who fishes from his canal boat near me too. I have exactly the same conversation as I paddle on by.
Haha well it's kind of an obvious thing to ask... In fact I've never passed a fisherman I haven't had that very same convo with 🤔😂
Hi Karl, I've just subscribed and like your content. I'm a total novice to kayaks and inflatables. I wondered whether you could do that 6mile journey in a packraft? Would be lighter to carry on the bike but might be too slow? Any thoughts? Cheers, Tim.
I've never used a pack raft but from what I've seen I think it would be much slower. I still think it would be doable, it just might need another hour or two 😁👍
Hi again. Another great video. Just been searching for 2nd hand foldable bikes.... If I buy one, I'll blame you! 😂😂 I'm also after some advice. As a newbie who's desperate to get out paddling more, what is the strongest wind you would paddle in? I've got the same Story kayak as you and I'm worried anything over 10mph will ruin the fun. However living on the coast it's often more than 10. Thanks in advance. Mark
Ey up Mark 😊
Cheers, I'm glad you liked the video.
In terms of wind yeah I think you're about right with the 10mph guage. In stronger wind it's only fun if it's behind you. Oddly it's often the one aspect of weather I forget to check the most 😏
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Great thanks mate. I'll just have to be patient 👍
@@Anythingthatmoves79 patience can be so painful 😏😁
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Another very quick question if you don't mind. What Microphone do you use?
@@Anythingthatmoves79 that depends...
On the kayaking trips I don't, I just use a bare GoPro Hero 7 Black.
For camping, geocaching, reviews etc, I use a DJI Osmo Action with either a Rode Wireless Go or Comica Traxshot depending on what I'm recording.
How tall are you? Would the Kayak be suitable for a person 6'2" in height. Thanks
I'm about 5'10'' however if you look through my videos for the most recent on Selby canal with the Who Did We See thumbnail, you'll see Oldest Friend using it - he's 6'2'' 👍😁
Hello, i am from Geermany, wich is your absolute Sup/Kajak ?, Cascade or ??, thanks, Torsten
I think this video will answer your question... th-cam.com/video/312mZXRcmkQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=gCaqysV2u3FrLTKt
If not please ask again 😁👍
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner sorry, my English is not so good, i need Translation 😭, i think the Cascade or Coasto Altai is the Best for us, your Videos are great,👍, please givemea little Anwer, thanks
@@TorstenZabojnik thank you, I'm glad you like my videos 👍😊
I'm sorry I can't help you because I don't know what a Costco Altai is. I've never heard of it and it doesn't show when I search Google.
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner ok, wich one is your Favorit that you have tested?
@@TorstenZabojnik I prefer the Cascade, and if you watch the video link I sent you can see why 👍😁
23 kilograms??!? My good inflatable rowboat is about 4 kilograms in a 20 litre bag, and I've also got a huge luxury rowboat and that is only about 9 kilograms in a 45 litre bag, both with plenty of space for additional stuff in the bags. I don't understand why you guys are so obsessed with these kayaks when the rowboat is superior in almost every way.
Send me some links then... 😀
One of the reasons kayaks are popular is they tend to be fast on the water and you can cover more distance more easily.
Inflatable kayaks are convenient for throwing it into the back of a car. Rowboats generally take up some space. I have an tandem IK that is 16kg (just over 30 lbs). That is pretty light.
I would choose a Kayak of any sort over a rowboat unless I was trolling for trout, and even then, Kayaks can offer an option for a motor, as mine does. Win win.
I agree :) However @Aloonwolf is saying that it fits in a 20l bag, which is pretty compact :)
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Happy it's a long one sir?
@@MoreThanJustaCleaner you know me to well 🤣
I aim to please :D