Having used the rvr all season, my biggest gripes are only 2. 1: the anchor wizard system was THE major advertising gimmick. So the seat clearance issue never should have made it to production. 2: every nut and bolt on my seat came loose and required thread locker to keep them tight. That's it. I've put it through everything from class 3 rapids to big lakes and i absolutely love it.
John Dalton had the same seat problem (met him & Larry Milton JR while @ HD where they were buying bolts). I had the same problem right away, putting on thread locker today. Working on my DIY answer for the Anchor Wizard knuckle problem today also. Have a novel idea to fix it.
Yes anchor wizard does hit seat. They make seat risers . Who wants to start ringing on a $1700 kayak witch should been work out before launch. The seat is lo kinda hard to store rods but doable. I'm 52 190 lbs 5ft8. After six hours fishing I have some problem getting up out of seat. Yes bolts come out of seat but that's easily fixed. Positive note handles fantastic. I live two miles near Tennessee river dam so I do a lot of paddling. Buffalo river, Creeks also. Not to heavy also. I bought wheel cart on Amazon for $60 great buy. Pro back I recommend is 13 x16 fits great . Transporting is very easy and all handles are well made. I may have to get seat risers though. I would purchase this kayak again no regrets. Also front nose on kayak does hold bank well. Do not feel like the kayak will tip over at any point stable but I don't stand much and fish. Go catch a big one lol.
I have. We dont carry Crescent but I have some limited experience with them. Its a decent minimalist design that handles very well on the water. I only feel that the RVR119 gives a lot more value since its only $50 above the Shoalie and has a lot more usable features. I am not a fan of the rod storage that Crescent uses in the front hatch. Just not a big fan of having to bend my rods that much to use it.
@@theovstheo Because of its minimalist design. it paddles well and has some decent features on it. But i wouldnt consider it a high end fishing kayak because it has a measuring board printed into the deck padding. Not a lot of usable rod storage. Its a lot like the Falcon 11 from Native but the Shoalie is almost $600 more expensive. Doesnt mean its a bad kayak though. Comparing both of them you just get much more value out of the RVR
So I’ve been using a bigwater 132 as my all around kayak and I like it for shoals and just about any water condition and a wilderness commander 120 ad my grab and go.They both paddle really well, but because of the length of the big water I’m considering selling it and replacing with a nucanoe or this rvr, skf, or a Yupik. What are the differences between this and the skf? I have back problems so being able to paddle with minimal effort and being able to stand and stretch is key. I had to sell my crescent because of the seat being painful after a few hours. I like having two boats, so a friend can borrow one if needed. Considering the flint and a pursuit but this has got me thinking. I likely won’t have a motor ever, because of the shoals here. I’m 5.5 and about 200lb. Thanks.
Tricky question on the SKF. they haven't hit the floor yet so its tough to say. I would go with RVR119 for the best all around paddle and throw and go. I love the Yupik and own one but I like the RVR119 paddle a lot better. Thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback!
Of the kayaks you sell what would you recommend with a really shallow draft for skinny Missouri creeks? A fun to paddle, maneuverable kayak. A fishable boat, but it doesn’t have to be as feature laden as an RVR 119.
Honestly the new liquidlogic versa board would be good for that. It's exactly like the SKF117 but with a different frame seat. It will allow you to float on some really shallow water
Hey Andy, is this still the cat's ass, or has the SKF proven itself in the last few months? I'm looking at either of these to use on the creeks/rivers/lakes up here in Wisconsin, but also really want to use it on the flats to chase reds when I can get south a little each year. How much does the RVR draft versus the SKF? I realize that's a subjective question... I'm 5'10", 200#. Great videos, man!
Did Bonafide hit this one out of the park? Is it the undisputed river fishing kayak? Or is it just another fishing kayak?
Love to hear your feedback
Great review of a great kayak for river/creek fishing. Lots of usable features. Good job Andy 👊😎
Appreciate that!
Having used the rvr all season, my biggest gripes are only 2.
1: the anchor wizard system was THE major advertising gimmick. So the seat clearance issue never should have made it to production.
2: every nut and bolt on my seat came loose and required thread locker to keep them tight.
That's it. I've put it through everything from class 3 rapids to big lakes and i absolutely love it.
I agree on both points. We use a longer bolts for our models
John Dalton had the same seat problem (met him & Larry Milton JR while @ HD where they were buying bolts). I had the same problem right away, putting on thread locker today. Working on my DIY answer for the Anchor Wizard knuckle problem today also. Have a novel idea to fix it.
Yes anchor wizard does hit seat. They make seat risers . Who wants to start ringing on a $1700 kayak witch should been work out before launch. The seat is lo kinda hard to store rods but doable. I'm 52 190 lbs 5ft8. After six hours fishing I have some problem getting up out of seat. Yes bolts come out of seat but that's easily fixed. Positive note handles fantastic. I live two miles near Tennessee river dam so I do a lot of paddling. Buffalo river, Creeks also. Not to heavy also. I bought wheel cart on Amazon for $60 great buy. Pro back I recommend is 13 x16 fits great . Transporting is very easy and all handles are well made. I may have to get seat risers though. I would purchase this kayak again no regrets. Also front nose on kayak does hold bank well. Do not feel like the kayak will tip over at any point stable but I don't stand much and fish. Go catch a big one lol.
@@johnkennedy6402 we bought one this year.
No regrets here at all
Hey Andy do you have the Bonafide SKF 117 yet to look at? Im bringing you a potential customer Saturday and this is one of yaks hes considering.
I don't yet as they haven't shipped but Chad Hoover will be at the store Saturday and he is THE GUY to talk about this kayak
Have you checked out the Crescent Shoalie?
I have. We dont carry Crescent but I have some limited experience with them. Its a decent minimalist design that handles very well on the water. I only feel that the RVR119 gives a lot more value since its only $50 above the Shoalie and has a lot more usable features. I am not a fan of the rod storage that Crescent uses in the front hatch. Just not a big fan of having to bend my rods that much to use it.
Isn’t the Shoalie more versatile in the types of waters it’s good in?
@@theovstheo it's a tad lighter and does well on the water. I would classify it as more of a rec kayak and the RVR119 as more of a pure fishing kayak
Man that yak was created in collaboration with DREW GREGORY. How can you say its more of a rec kayak?
@@theovstheo Because of its minimalist design. it paddles well and has some decent features on it. But i wouldnt consider it a high end fishing kayak because it has a measuring board printed into the deck padding. Not a lot of usable rod storage. Its a lot like the Falcon 11 from Native but the Shoalie is almost $600 more expensive. Doesnt mean its a bad kayak though. Comparing both of them you just get much more value out of the RVR
So I’ve been using a bigwater 132 as my all around kayak and I like it for shoals and just about any water condition and a wilderness commander 120 ad my grab and go.They both paddle really well, but because of the length of the big water I’m considering selling it and replacing with a nucanoe or this rvr, skf, or a Yupik. What are the differences between this and the skf? I have back problems so being able to paddle with minimal effort and being able to stand and stretch is key. I had to sell my crescent because of the seat being painful after a few hours. I like having two boats, so a friend can borrow one if needed. Considering the flint and a pursuit but this has got me thinking. I likely won’t have a motor ever, because of the shoals here. I’m 5.5 and about 200lb. Thanks.
Tricky question on the SKF. they haven't hit the floor yet so its tough to say. I would go with RVR119 for the best all around paddle and throw and go. I love the Yupik and own one but I like the RVR119 paddle a lot better.
Thank you for watching and thank you for your feedback!
Of the kayaks you sell what would you recommend with a really shallow draft for skinny Missouri creeks? A fun to paddle, maneuverable kayak. A fishable boat, but it doesn’t have to be as feature laden as an RVR 119.
Honestly the new liquidlogic versa board would be good for that. It's exactly like the SKF117 but with a different frame seat. It will allow you to float on some really shallow water
Hey Andy, is this still the cat's ass, or has the SKF proven itself in the last few months? I'm looking at either of these to use on the creeks/rivers/lakes up here in Wisconsin, but also really want to use it on the flats to chase reds when I can get south a little each year. How much does the RVR draft versus the SKF? I realize that's a subjective question... I'm 5'10", 200#.
Great videos, man!
@@cedarburger if I'm in flats I may like the SKF117 better. Everything else the RVR119 will edge out on rivers and creeks
Traded my 3 month old SS107 for this. Best Out of the Box River, Stream & Creek YAK.
It's been a great one for year one. Excited to see what the future holds
Better than the Crescent Shoalie?
@@benfisher7855 in my opinion yes. It's only $50 more than the Shoalie but has a lot more features and an overall better value
What do you recommend the RVR or the U10 Sir?
I like them both for different reasons. The U10 is more versatile, and you can do a lot more with it.
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Thanks for watching!