Really fine demo. Coincidentally, I just flipped my Hobie Revo, yesterday. I was able to roll it back onto its bottom before it took on too much water, but it took on a lot before I collected myself and rolled it back over. It would have sunk had I not rolled it back. As it was, it got too much water in it to make a stable platform to board. I happened to have an Igloo flip top cooler like you demonstrated, but it never occurred to me to try to use it to re-board. Of course, the kayak was too flooded for that, anyway. Fortunately, some guys came by to assist in a large motor boat and I boarded it and they towed my kayak to the ramp. Ruined my 2 Veho Muvi video cameras and lost 3 nice Lews outfits overboard. Also, lost 5 boxes of baits. Fortunately, I was wearing my PFD, but hanging onto the side of the kayak just made my legs float up under the kayak. I wouldn't have been able to get stretched out to launch myself up onto the kayak even if it was sea worthy? I confess: I'll soon be 80, so lack your agility and stamina. Jerry
Sorry to hear about the flip. Yes, it can be very difficult to keep calm after an un-planned flip. Glad to hear that you were able to roll it back over and keep yourself visible enough to get help. And very smart to have your PFD on at the start of your trip because it literally can save lives... lures and gear can be replaced, so protecting yourself always comes first.
We're new to kayaking and are practicing self-rescue. It sure would be nice if there were more videos for us "old folks" for re-entry. The more tired you get after a few attempts, the harder it is. Anyway, we practice and are able to get into the kayak/canoe hybrid but are still having trouble with the SOT. Every time we try the hip swing, we tip the kayak back over. We're totally trying the cooler tip on Saturday. It might give us the little bit of extra leverage we need. FYI to Salt Strong - it's easier to get on without the pfd (because you have more chest clearance) so perhaps practice with and without for safety. Thanks for the video.
@@kayaknana1006 I'm keeping mine clipped from now on! Sometimes unclip if hot. Just having it may not help if it floats away. Taking too many risks ...
Nice video. When going on hikes or in water have a .99 cent whistle. That will certainly alert people to the sound and it’ll save your lungs from yelling. Buy a whistle folks put it on your wrist or vest it might save your life.
I flipped my kayak recently, I own a vibe seaghost 130 which is significantly larger than your kayak. The weather conditions were also not as ideal, it was very windy and cold. I lost alot of my fishing gear, but thanks to having on my PFD, I was able to save about half of it. This is helpful, but I feel you should stress more on wearing a PFD. In the state of PA, it's the law to wear a PFD until the end of April and then you must have a PFD on your vessel at all times through out the summer months when it's not recommended to wear one. But I was able to flip my kayak back over and get back on with out much issue, but I also had to chase my kayak down due to it getting blown away by the wind and saving what gear I was able to, it was a complete mess.
Agree. A PFD should be ingrained. I don't care if I'm kayaking 15 feet from shore. Every kayak death I read about on the coasts of BC, especially with experts, was NO lifejacket! Or going out in stormy waters!
Got dumped out of my kayak a couple of seasons back. It was an inflatable, it sprang a leak, and eventually it became unstable and dumped me in the drink. What surprised me about it was how suddenly I found myself underwater, how damned cold it was (it was summer, but it was Finland) and how the first thing I did was panic and start thrashing about trying to clamber back on board. I had to consciously tell myself to stop that nonsense, stop moving, and think it through. The panic when you end up in the water by surprise is real, even if you've practised it. I could have burned all my energy in useless flailing about. It was a sobering lesson. In that case I was close enough to shore and the boat useless enough that it made more sense to climb half-way onto it and kick for shore. Not sure how much longer I could've thrashed about and still had the strength to do even that, let alone get back in. Hope this helps someone.
@@orlandopockets6372 Indeed. Didn't mention in the original post, but I was. Still went under for a moment, and that shock is enough to trigger that panic reflex. It's a great big bulky orange thing. I hate it because it makes paddling really awkward, and in summer it's hot, but I always wear it. Looking to replace it with a gas one but not sure whether to go with automatic or manual. Instinct says automatic, especially since I kayak on flat water and never get the jacket wet unless I've fallen in.
Make a designated training exercise day to learn the tipping point of your kayak and to get good at re-entry. If you plan on fishing from your yak you will want to have some lanyards for your non floating gear, I use the carabineers sold as keychains and 550 cord.
It’s totally different getting back into your kayak with your PFD on which you should have anyway. For me it’s super easy without a PFD for practice but definitely much harder with a PFD on
Good advice! It’s always been a concern of mine, especially for the kids out on the lake. A life jacket is a must and trying to put it on after you capsize is very difficult. While you’re struggling, your paddle can quickly float away. No room for that cooler in that kayak so that would not be an option.
Good advice with one suggestion. A paddle leash keeps the paddle connected to the kayak. In windy conditions a paddle without a leash can quickly drift away, leaving the paddler "up a creek without a paddle."
Hey, Luke! I picked up an old Perception SOT kayak a few weeks ago and have gone out three or four times... and yesterday, I tumped for the first time. I had put a little cooler in my crate, and I used it to help get my whale-like bulk back into the kayak. Bonus: My crate came loose, but the cooler was strapped into it and kept it afloat, so I was able to salvage it. Thanks for the great tip!
This is really good for those who use Sit-a-top yaks. If you happen to be in a Sit-In yak, you can use a Dry Bag other one end of the paddle and the other end tucked up under the handle on the far side of the yak and use the supported paddle handle as a way to lift yourself out of the water, center your body over the yak and re-enter. I’ve got a sit-in and was Waked by a boat doing probably 20-30 knots. The wave flipped me upside down and the training I received in the Navy kicked in. Don’t panic. All items in the yak were hooked to my yak with a lanyard, including my dry bags. I used the dry bag/paddle method and I was back in my yak in under 30 seconds and didn’t lose a thing. I used my empty coffee cup to bail out some water first, but my cup is pretty big. The boat that wakes me was caught up to by the Sheriff’s dept boat that saw me waked. I gave them the thumbs up, since I worked with them and they forced them to tie up at the dock and I lost sight of them as I went back fishing. It can happen in a heartbeat. Go through different scenarios in your head and ask yourself the What If questions and take measures to not only safe your own life, but maybe even save your hard earned gear as well.
This was good. I have watched many kayaking classes and they all taught people how to right a kayak. In fact everyone HAD to tip over, multiple times and then get tested to pass and move on. If I recall correctly, it was the 3rd thing they had to learn. I was a lifeguard and I did not guard for many classes, so maybe I caught odd people or missed something, but don't they teach getting in anymore? Canoe classes the same thing. Having said all that, this was nice and the ice cooler was VERY good.
I used to think I would never tip a kayak because I am careful, until I did. Thankfully it is a sit on kayak that is sealed. I made mistake but trying to do too much after I got back to it and flipped it for the second time. I ended up peddling my feet until I was on lay-down log on shallow water and hopped back in. Thanks for the vid. It could save lives.
I'm a new kayaker and I had been doing this safely thanks to people like you who share videos. Thanks you so much. I followed you and like you. By the way who is the singer at the end of your video?
When I read "Trick method" I was thinking along the lines of re-enter inverted and roll up. I used to do... that, as a drill - about 40years ago, but it does leave you with a swamped and wildly unstable boat... but great stuff - If you're having problems in the water, you need some ideas to work with!
Good idea to practice this stuff before you're in a pinch. My Perception Pescadore is pretty stable when I'm upright, but when I lean back in the seat that thing just wants to roll for some reason. I've accidently taken a dip about 3 times, but I practiced getting back in several times when I first got it so no big deal.
Can u do this video again after wearing a PFD, plus ideally 100lbs of additional weight :-). I tried to this with my Sit-on-top today and the PFD came in the way and the kayak overturned every time I nearly made it. Then, I used a rescue strap (just a strap with closed loop) and getting in was a breeze.
I own a new fishing Kayak. I was recently eyeing snorkeling equipment and thought it might be a nice addition, then I remembered that getting into the kayak from deep water is something I have never done in my life, and wouldn't THAT be a hilarious way to die; to go snorkeling and forget about one crucial step.
It's really a lot easier to enter your Kayak from the 'Rear' tip, pulling yourself up along the rear into your seat. Especially if it's a non open craft, a cockpit seat.
You need a strap with a loop on the end for your foot to go under the kayak and anchor on the opposite side so you pull yourself up onto the kayak and push with your foot on the strap at the same time. With the force of the foot strap pulling on the opposite side it would make it even easier than the cooler method. My fishing kayak has a stand up strap in the centre to help you get up off the seat so Im going to see if this works.
Nice trick with the cooler. I always carry one or two swimming rescue torpedoes in my kayak, so I can use to put in my feet to get a boost like yo did here. I usually put them in the end of the paddle to compensate, but couldn't get the technique right yet.
I flipped mine recently in lake michigan and just decided to swim a mile to shore. Thankfully I had dry bag and stuff tied down. Lost my seat and a couple hull plugs. Thankfully a jet ski could tow me back to the marina. I highly reccomend life jacket. I alwats wear one and pretty sure that it saved my life when I tipped. Lots of kayakers do not wear a vest near me and people have died not having one on
I don't have a sit- on- top kayak. Plus I don't have two convenient hand holds to help with leverage. I would like to see how to re-enter an old town otter- type lake kayak- where the hole is smaller and legs go inside....otherwise , good video for sit upon kayaks with handles.
I have a sit on top and sit inside kayak. It's the sit inside kayak that I have never attempted to see if I could get back inside if I were to fall out. Could you show how to do one of those? It looks harder to climb back inside in the middle of a lake. I busted my chin (nothing serious) the first time I practiced getting back in my sit on top. Oh well live and learn. The cooler was a great idea!
You make that look so easy. I just took an REI kayak rescue class on Saturday and it was so hard to pull myself in without flipping the kayak. How did you keep it from flipping?
I go kayak fishing in heavy wind and storms and have been lucky so far if I flipped my kayak I'd lose a lot of $$$ so I'm very cautious and have a lot of experience too .. If your nervous then you'll most luckily flip it
I’ve learned two things from flipping my kayak yesterday. 1. I need to learn how to get back into a kayak after flipping. 2. I need to bring some gear in case I can’t. Such as a small bucket to scoop out as much water before getting back into it. As well as possibly bring some foot flippers to help me swim back under the weight of my clothes and holding on the kayak. But also I need a life jacket 😂 not making that mistake again
You make that look easy with a bare kayak; not so easy though with a kayak full of gear...several rods tethered to the yak, other containers and things.
I'm a newbie, just ordered my first kayak and am studying my safety before I launch. Thanks for your very clear and precise instructions and you approachablity. Canoeing is an old love, but I want to try kayaking, it's supposed to have less strain.
If you have wind or waves, letting your paddle float free while you flip the kayak over could result in a lost paddle. If the paddle isn't tethered, I suggest holding it between you legs while you flip the kayak.
@2:55 .. Why are the hatches not watertight? I used to sail and most dinghies have buoyancy tanks, which have waterproof hatches. Great tip with coolbox I have never capsized my kayak for real, but still practise getting back on an top, just in case .. At 63 I'm not as fit as I used to be. Regards from the UK
I was surprised that it was leaking. The hatch on mine is fairly watertight, and the air in the kayak should be holding out most of the water if it's completely upside down.
Totally Me. I LOVE Kayaking but damn I can NEVER get out when docked on an incline and I can't even imaging trying to get back in. I'd just swim the rest of the day lol. Bonus is... I float really well!!
@@elijahmena2907 uhh no its not.😐 so apparently your a lazy couch potato built lookin ass. So if kayaking is a good exercise for loosin weight maybe i could bump the intensity up by flying a kite 😀😐😐😐 yeah that is how Arnold got his physique 🤨
After watching max fall out of his kayak, i figured this would be useful information
Please kiss me
Same
R u stalking me... I was just watching that video
😂😂oh sarahhhh helpmmeee
omg same
I was recommended to watch max falls out of kayak 3 days ago, and now I was recommended this like am I gonna fall out of a kayak in the future
Dude exact same
Wait stop me too exactly
So was I lol
Whaaaaaat omg same is TH-cam trying to tell me something 😬😅
haha that means something
Really fine demo. Coincidentally, I just flipped my Hobie Revo, yesterday. I was able to roll it back onto its bottom before it took on too much water, but it took on a lot before I collected myself and rolled it back over. It would have sunk had I not rolled it back. As it was, it got too much water in it to make a stable platform to board. I happened to have an Igloo flip top cooler like you demonstrated, but it never occurred to me to try to use it to re-board. Of course, the kayak was too flooded for that, anyway. Fortunately, some guys came by to assist in a large motor boat and I boarded it and they towed my kayak to the ramp. Ruined my 2 Veho Muvi video cameras and lost 3 nice Lews outfits overboard. Also, lost 5 boxes of baits.
Fortunately, I was wearing my PFD, but hanging onto the side of the kayak just made my legs float up under the kayak. I wouldn't have been able to get stretched out to launch myself up onto the kayak even if it was sea worthy?
I confess: I'll soon be 80, so lack your agility and stamina.
Jerry
Sorry to hear about the flip. Yes, it can be very difficult to keep calm after an un-planned flip. Glad to hear that you were able to roll it back over and keep yourself visible enough to get help.
And very smart to have your PFD on at the start of your trip because it literally can save lives... lures and gear can be replaced, so protecting yourself always comes first.
We're new to kayaking and are practicing self-rescue. It sure would be nice if there were more videos for us "old folks" for re-entry. The more tired you get after a few attempts, the harder it is. Anyway, we practice and are able to get into the kayak/canoe hybrid but are still having trouble with the SOT. Every time we try the hip swing, we tip the kayak back over. We're totally trying the cooler tip on Saturday. It might give us the little bit of extra leverage we need. FYI to Salt Strong - it's easier to get on without the pfd (because you have more chest clearance) so perhaps practice with and without for safety. Thanks for the video.
@@kayaknana1006 I'm keeping mine clipped from now on! Sometimes unclip if hot. Just having it may not help if it floats away. Taking too many risks ...
Nice video.
When going on hikes or in water have a .99 cent whistle. That will certainly alert people to the sound and it’ll save your lungs from yelling.
Buy a whistle folks put it on your wrist or vest it might save your life.
Why go through all this effort when you can just "Sarah help meeeehhh"
Sarah is no help, she just laughs at your misfortune 😂
LOL!!
Well.....what if your solo ?
I flipped my kayak recently, I own a vibe seaghost 130 which is significantly larger than your kayak. The weather conditions were also not as ideal, it was very windy and cold. I lost alot of my fishing gear, but thanks to having on my PFD, I was able to save about half of it. This is helpful, but I feel you should stress more on wearing a PFD. In the state of PA, it's the law to wear a PFD until the end of April and then you must have a PFD on your vessel at all times through out the summer months when it's not recommended to wear one. But I was able to flip my kayak back over and get back on with out much issue, but I also had to chase my kayak down due to it getting blown away by the wind and saving what gear I was able to, it was a complete mess.
Agree. A PFD should be ingrained. I don't care if I'm kayaking 15 feet from shore. Every kayak death I read about on the coasts of BC, especially with experts, was NO lifejacket! Or going out in stormy waters!
My daughter and are going kayaking for the first time this weekend. This was very helpful. Thankyou!!
Learning this means I wouldn't have to cry for Sarah. Great demo!
Got dumped out of my kayak a couple of seasons back. It was an inflatable, it sprang a leak, and eventually it became unstable and dumped me in the drink. What surprised me about it was how suddenly I found myself underwater, how damned cold it was (it was summer, but it was Finland) and how the first thing I did was panic and start thrashing about trying to clamber back on board. I had to consciously tell myself to stop that nonsense, stop moving, and think it through.
The panic when you end up in the water by surprise is real, even if you've practised it. I could have burned all my energy in useless flailing about. It was a sobering lesson.
In that case I was close enough to shore and the boat useless enough that it made more sense to climb half-way onto it and kick for shore. Not sure how much longer I could've thrashed about and still had the strength to do even that, let alone get back in.
Hope this helps someone.
@@orlandopockets6372 Indeed. Didn't mention in the original post, but I was. Still went under for a moment, and that shock is enough to trigger that panic reflex.
It's a great big bulky orange thing. I hate it because it makes paddling really awkward, and in summer it's hot, but I always wear it. Looking to replace it with a gas one but not sure whether to go with automatic or manual. Instinct says automatic, especially since I kayak on flat water and never get the jacket wet unless I've fallen in.
Question did you have a life vest on? I cant swim and I am buying a kayak. Obviously using my life jacket (testing it out in a pool prior to me going)
@@BearCee75 I did, but it didn't stop me going underwater initially.
Good luck and happy kayaking!
Max after he had his existential crisis and Sarah wouldn’t help him
Thank you brother. Bought my first kayak today. Answered all my questions. This video gave me material to teach my children. God bless!
Make a designated training exercise day to learn the tipping point of your kayak and to get good at re-entry. If you plan on fishing from your yak you will want to have some lanyards for your non floating gear, I use the carabineers sold as keychains and 550 cord.
It’s totally different getting back into your kayak with your PFD on which you should have anyway. For me it’s super easy without a PFD for practice but definitely much harder with a PFD on
Just take it off to get back in if anything
Good advice! It’s always been a concern of mine, especially for the kids out on the lake. A life jacket is a must and trying to put it on after you capsize is very difficult. While you’re struggling, your paddle can quickly float away.
No room for that cooler in that kayak so that would not be an option.
Some people float the cooler with them, it's like it's own boat just tie it to the kayak
Good advice with one suggestion. A paddle leash keeps the paddle connected to the kayak. In windy conditions a paddle without a leash can quickly drift away, leaving the paddler "up a creek without a paddle."
I see what you did there.
You may have saved lives today, Luke. Great job!
Thank you for watching!
Hey, Luke! I picked up an old Perception SOT kayak a few weeks ago and have gone out three or four times... and yesterday, I tumped for the first time. I had put a little cooler in my crate, and I used it to help get my whale-like bulk back into the kayak. Bonus: My crate came loose, but the cooler was strapped into it and kept it afloat, so I was able to salvage it. Thanks for the great tip!
So glad to see that this video helped you safely get back into your kayak. Be safe out there!
*SaaAaRaaAahA~* 😭
This is really good for those who use Sit-a-top yaks. If you happen to be in a Sit-In yak, you can use a Dry Bag other one end of the paddle and the other end tucked up under the handle on the far side of the yak and use the supported paddle handle as a way to lift yourself out of the water, center your body over the yak and re-enter. I’ve got a sit-in and was Waked by a boat doing probably 20-30 knots. The wave flipped me upside down and the training I received in the Navy kicked in. Don’t panic. All items in the yak were hooked to my yak with a lanyard, including my dry bags. I used the dry bag/paddle method and I was back in my yak in under 30 seconds and didn’t lose a thing. I used my empty coffee cup to bail out some water first, but my cup is pretty big. The boat that wakes me was caught up to by the Sheriff’s dept boat that saw me waked. I gave them the thumbs up, since I worked with them and they forced them to tie up at the dock and I lost sight of them as I went back fishing. It can happen in a heartbeat. Go through different scenarios in your head and ask yourself the What If questions and take measures to not only safe your own life, but maybe even save your hard earned gear as well.
Great video, as always. This is something we ask everyone to do at least once a year, we kayak year around here
This was good. I have watched many kayaking classes and they all taught people how to right a kayak. In fact everyone HAD to tip over, multiple times and then get tested to pass and move on. If I recall correctly, it was the 3rd thing they had to learn. I was a lifeguard and I did not guard for many classes, so maybe I caught odd people or missed something, but don't they teach getting in anymore? Canoe classes the same thing.
Having said all that, this was nice and the ice cooler was VERY good.
I used to think I would never tip a kayak because I am careful, until I did. Thankfully it is a sit on kayak that is sealed. I made mistake but trying to do too much after I got back to it and flipped it for the second time. I ended up peddling my feet until I was on lay-down log on shallow water and hopped back in. Thanks for the vid. It could save lives.
I'm a new kayaker and I had been doing this safely thanks to people like you who share videos. Thanks you so much. I followed you and like you. By the way who is the singer at the end of your video?
I've never seen this method before. I was always taught to get on from the back by trying to straddle the boat and then moving forwards into it
When I read "Trick method" I was thinking along the lines of re-enter inverted and roll up. I used to do... that, as a drill - about 40years ago, but it does leave you with a swamped and wildly unstable boat... but great stuff - If you're having problems in the water, you need some ideas to work with!
I think max might have needed this video
I'm brand new to kayaking, will remember this, thank you so much!
Happy to help!
Good idea to practice this stuff before you're in a pinch. My Perception Pescadore is pretty stable when I'm upright, but when I lean back in the seat that thing just wants to roll for some reason. I've accidently taken a dip about 3 times, but I practiced getting back in several times when I first got it so no big deal.
LOVED the cooler idea! Never thought of it as a step... THANKS!
Can u do this video again after wearing a PFD, plus ideally 100lbs of additional weight :-). I tried to this with my Sit-on-top today and the PFD came in the way and the kayak overturned every time I nearly made it.
Then, I used a rescue strap (just a strap with closed loop) and getting in was a breeze.
That cooler footrest is genius, thank you!!
I own a new fishing Kayak. I was recently eyeing snorkeling equipment and thought it might be a nice addition, then I remembered that getting into the kayak from deep water is something I have never done in my life, and wouldn't THAT be a hilarious way to die; to go snorkeling and forget about one crucial step.
I think Max came up on everybody’s Recommendations 😂 and now this
that cooler tick was sick!
Thanks for the video. I will remember the step by step technique and hope I can get back in my kayak safely.
Our pleasure Orlando. Hopefully you won't ever flip over in the kayak, but at least you'll be better armed for getting back up.
It's really a lot easier to enter your Kayak from the 'Rear' tip, pulling yourself up along the rear into your seat. Especially if it's a non open craft, a cockpit seat.
Great tips, thank you. This has always worried me. I'll be trying this when we go out again. Thanks
You need a strap with a loop on the end for your foot to go under the kayak and anchor on the opposite side so you pull yourself up onto the kayak and push with your foot on the strap at the same time. With the force of the foot strap pulling on the opposite side it would make it even easier than the cooler method. My fishing kayak has a stand up strap in the centre to help you get up off the seat so Im going to see if this works.
Very useful, sometimes flipping from underneath is easier,reach under grab far side and flip
Max needed this...
Nice trick with the cooler. I always carry one or two swimming rescue torpedoes in my kayak, so I can use to put in my feet to get a boost like yo did here. I usually put them in the end of the paddle to compensate, but couldn't get the technique right yet.
Well done. Looking at getting one soon, will be saving this video. Thank you
hmm, idk what's easier now... I've always just climbed up the back, I have a sit in one...
I just have a secret under kayak door, that the water didn't know about.
I just bought a kayak and I will be practicing this.
Thanks a million from Ireland
It’s 90 degrees outside right now. That water looks so nice!
Thank you for some great life-saving points.
You are so welcome!
A cooler might help. Some might even recommend having and wearing PFD .
He did. 0:46 seconds in.
Some pointed out the pfd got in the way when trying to get back on and recommended a rescue strap.
@@wingerrrrrrrrr The Coast Guard certainly doesn't recommend not wearing one.
Nice Job, Luke. Helpful video for new yakers.
Thanks Ray!
Thanks, Salt Strong, for creating & sharing this ☮️
I flipped mine recently in lake michigan and just decided to swim a mile to shore. Thankfully I had dry bag and stuff tied down. Lost my seat and a couple hull plugs. Thankfully a jet ski could tow me back to the marina. I highly reccomend life jacket. I alwats wear one and pretty sure that it saved my life when I tipped. Lots of kayakers do not wear a vest near me and people have died not having one on
1st rule, STAY CALM
Clear and decisive instructions, cheers 👍🛶
Hi. Why not use a lanyard on the paddle? One less thing to bother with whilst getting back on board.
good job
Try it in the SF bay in frigid choppy waters
Great tip with the cooler!!!!
I always recommend practicing tipping out and re-entering a kayak close to the shore, until you can do it well, before venturing away from shore.
That is some good advice!! You need to be able to know how to right yourself!
Great job on this video and the instruction delivery.
I don't have a sit- on- top kayak. Plus I don't have two convenient hand holds to help with leverage. I would like to see how to re-enter an old town otter- type lake kayak- where the hole is smaller and legs go inside....otherwise , good video for sit upon kayaks with handles.
Just think or haller “gator” or “snake”! Always found that trick worked for me!
GREAT VIDEO! SO HELPFUL!
Excellent video.Thanks.Valuable info to have.
Needed the PFD because it interferes with reentry. You made it to easy, unreal.
Thanks for watching!
Say this to sarah and max
Thank you! Your video is very helpful.
I have a sit on top and sit inside kayak. It's the sit inside kayak that I have never attempted to see if I could get back inside if I were to fall out. Could you show how to do one of those? It looks harder to climb back inside in the middle of a lake. I busted my chin (nothing serious) the first time I practiced getting back in my sit on top. Oh well live and learn. The cooler was a great idea!
Thanks for sharing. Great safety info.
You make that look so easy. I just took an REI kayak rescue class on Saturday and it was so hard to pull myself in without flipping the kayak. How did you keep it from flipping?
@@happydogg312 That's brilliant! I'll have to try that next time. Maybe you should have taught the class!😃
@@happydogg312 I'll have to look into that. I can't remember if they even mentioned that in my class.
Great idea, but what do you do with the stuff in the cooler, wouldn't you have to sacrifice it to use it as a kayak hoist?
nice job. I think people who don't have decent upper body strength won't be able to pull themselves in. Great moves with the cooler!
I go kayak fishing in heavy wind and storms and have been lucky so far if I flipped my kayak I'd lose a lot of $$$ so I'm very cautious and have a lot of experience too .. If your nervous then you'll most luckily flip it
thanks for the info,,,i fish deep salt in dana point cali...nervous about tipping in a sis
I’ve learned two things from flipping my kayak yesterday. 1. I need to learn how to get back into a kayak after flipping. 2. I need to bring some gear in case I can’t. Such as a small bucket to scoop out as much water before getting back into it. As well as possibly bring some foot flippers to help me swim back under the weight of my clothes and holding on the kayak. But also I need a life jacket 😂 not making that mistake again
Really helpful!
im glad all the comments are about max skskss
Such a helpful instructions video.
Glad it was helpful!
You make that look easy with a bare kayak; not so easy though with a kayak full of gear...several rods tethered to the yak, other containers and things.
it does get trickier with gear!
I'm a newbie, just ordered my first kayak and am studying my safety before I launch. Thanks for your very clear and precise instructions and you approachablity. Canoeing is an old love, but I want to try kayaking, it's supposed to have less strain.
That's a sweet looking kayak.
Super helpful, thanks!
If you have wind or waves, letting your paddle float free while you flip the kayak over could result in a lost paddle. If the paddle isn't tethered, I suggest holding it between you legs while you flip the kayak.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment.
@2:55 .. Why are the hatches not watertight?
I used to sail and most dinghies have buoyancy tanks, which have waterproof hatches.
Great tip with coolbox
I have never capsized my kayak for real, but still practise getting back on an top, just in case .. At 63 I'm not as fit as I used to be.
Regards from the UK
I was surprised that it was leaking. The hatch on mine is fairly watertight, and the air in the kayak should be holding out most of the water if it's completely upside down.
If you had a life jacket on you could use it to push off it with your feet or a throwable PFD cushion
Excellent tip.
thanks it really helped 😁
I would put the paddle under the bungee and the other end on top of the cooler, under the handle, as an outrigger.
This is great unless you are a fatty, with poor arm strength. lol
Thats me!!😊😊😊
Totally Me. I LOVE Kayaking but damn I can NEVER get out when docked on an incline and I can't even imaging trying to get back in. I'd just swim the rest of the day lol. Bonus is... I float really well!!
Try working out
serial killer of fishermen in Jacksonville area isn’t that what kayaking is you goober
@@elijahmena2907 uhh no its not.😐 so apparently your a lazy couch potato built lookin ass. So if kayaking is a good exercise for loosin weight maybe i could bump the intensity up by flying a kite 😀😐😐😐 yeah that is how Arnold got his physique 🤨
good information great demonstration thank you
Glad to see that you enjoyed this video. Fish On!
We go canoeing by my town and we always tip them. Literally have never been able to get everyone back in without it flipping again
A cooler saved my friends life! When we flipped one!!
i learned that using the bow of the boat and crawling back into the seat works better in less than ideal conditions if you are a bigger sized yakker.
Thanks very much! Well done!!!
Wondering if a life jacket used like the cooler would work well.
I was scared of a croc coming and eating him
thankjs so much i have a bad back and that is just the extra help i would need incase i do flip over!
Thanks for the training video!
Would a 2 liter dry bag work as well as the cooler?
Please come show us in South Florida
hey man can you do a video on cheap kayak like under below $200-$150 are they good enough for inshore fishing??
If it floats you and a fishing rod, then it can be used to catch fish.
That’s a slim kayak. Fishing kayaks are much wider. I don’t know if I could reach the other side. Anyway, I’ll have to try it.
Can you do this on a sit inside kayak?
Sure can!
I mount from the rear on a straight drag up the center line, then sit up with each leg going either side of the kayak...