I bought one of these 2nd hand from Gumtree a few days ago. Thanks for the review, it was very helpful. I'm a beginner on Kayaks who just wanted to try it out at low cost. I'm 85kg and it worked great, had a couple of pleasant paddles in the lower Coorong, South Australia. Very calm waters, no sign of it digging in at the front, just a few drips from the paddles.
This kayak is great. I’m 16 and turned it into a fishing kayak simply by adding a rod holder and acouple accessories and boom. Use it twice so far and already caught a whopping 30 fish
I bought one of these for $150 over 4 years ago. I'm 170cm and 73kg. I added rod holders to the centre and sides. I only ever take it to a small pond about 400m from my place and have caught plenty of redfin on it. It's easy to drag on a trolley. I wouldn't take it to big lakes or rough waters. Its short length makes it easy to store standing up in my garage.
Just an FYI I've bought & sold about 100 kayaks. I always flip the rubber seals on the hatches. It helps a lot! I've got videos on most of them! Thanks for the review! I was selling one and kept telling people they had to weigh 180 Lbs or less but you're at about 210 and did OK so I sold it to someone right at 205.
what a great review!! fiy, i just bought mine yesterday! and i actually took it out to the beach when it was extremely choppy. great fun and i didnt capsize xD so it is doable! proly halarious to watch but doable! lollll oh and it fits inside my little honda jazz x) ps it totally flooded (of course being in the ocean lol), but still i didnt capsize or sink! (im around 75kgs) so pretty impressive for 199! :D
Enjoy the video appreciate you getting out there on the water to let us know what you think of that kayak I have purchased one for myself I’ve only been out on at once but I really enjoy it
Top review. Thanks for posting. I’m looking at purchasing one of these for quick recreational paddles. Wasn’t sure what the quality/performance would be like at that price. After watching this I can see it is perfect for my requirements. Cheers from the UK.
@@jbradshaw4236 hi. Didn’t get one in the end. By the time I got around to it they sold out and when they did come back in stock the price had gone up by about £100. Ended up buying a better quality sit on top second hand.
Awesome review. I bought this one and have never kayaked before. Bought my daughter a junior we will be trying our kayaks out tomorrow. We are unsure how we will go but keen to try out this one for the first time. Your review was very helpful indeed
Wow thanks,i did this because i found it hard to get any info on these-they are actually an identical copy of the swedish point 65 modular kayak that are 3 times the price.Paddle safe guys!
Note that the locking compartment warning of it not being fully water proof is no joke :-) it will more than likely fill with water so don’t plan on putting anything in there that doesn’t like being under water. We have 5 of them and take them out a bit. Last week we were up at Jurien Bay and tackled the 1km cross to Boullanger island. Pretty sure that is over the capacity of the kayak but we got it done :/) As has been said, cheap and cheerful product and can’t go wrong if you don’t mind getting wet on the water :-)
On special for $149 this week, that's why I checked out the video. Need to buy a paddle and vest on top so a good deal. At 8'6 it sounds longer than it is. I might keep looking at something longer yet. How much easier is a longer kayak to paddle? I've had some health problems so want some exercise but don't want to work too hard. 😁
Thank you for your great Review! I get tired of people comparing cheap kayak's to the expensive ones. I am looking for a dirt cheap kayak for a a little fun with others when camping so I don't have to take up the 3.8m hobie.
Yes in calm sheltered waters and not overloading kayak,having said that there are a lot better out there for sure but at $200 bucks not a big expense.If ya a big guy you might find it sits pretty low.
Great vid. I was just given a Seaflo SF-1003 for free with frayed side handles, missing bung and plug things that go through the hull, so not bad with some light beaching scuffing on the underside of the bow. Can the little storage hole be sealed better or don't bother and just use a tiny drybag? Funny thing is that I thought that the holes through the hull were supposed to be open full time because my wife's 12 footer fishing kayak was second hand and didn't have any plug things. Regards, Jas. VK4FJGS Rocky Qld
you could try to seal it better with rubber ring or similar,yes they are usually open as they are self bailing kayaks.You can plug holes but when water gets on deck it cannot drain out
Are you able to attach another seat to it? Like take the current one off and add another? I was going to purchase one of the seak seats but not sure if it will work
do you mean on the shaft itself?-it is designed for right handed people-if you grab it with the strange shape on your right handside-you will notice that the lump fits in behind your finger joints down from your knuckles,because the paddle is off set blades your left hand paddle rotates slightly when you paddle on left side.The right hand is what we call the control hand-it stays in that position with a light grip(don't strangle it).Line up your knuckles with the top of the shaft when right blade is straight.It will become very natural in no time at all
How do you reckon they would go with a bit of fishing gear on board? I just want something like this to get out to the sandbars so I can pump yabbies and fish for whiting. Great review, I wasn't sure on this kayak after reading other reviews saying they take on water. I am guessing they took it out in much rougher conditions?!
Yeah look it is limited in use and i feel too many people expect it to be just as good as a $2,000 kayak but having said that yes be ok for what you say just not much gear and fairly still conditions
the same product, it sells for £250 in the UK at Costco, just some comparison: the average salary in the UK is about £22k (about AUD$40k), the Australia, the average salary is about is $85k, damn, i should go back to Australia.
Should have seen how much water I took on crossing the river close to the heads in Fremantle with a strong current, ridiculous boat traffic and a munchkin on the the front! Haha
Thanks so much for the review and a small water adventure! Can I ask your opinion. I moved to Central Coast NSW, and live basically 300m from the ramp. Would I be able to move the kayak on that tiny wheel or I still need a car to bring it to and back from the water? Im afraid that loading the kayak on top of the car will be even more difficult. I’m 165cm, 57kg lady 🌸 thank you!!!
i reckon so-just as long as smooth surface and not up and down too much-my advice is to just do it and inspect after first trip to make sure you do not rub kayak on ground
@@dismaldog thanks for your response. I live on a very steep hill ((( I was thinking to check the youth size kayak but Anaconda is closed, only pick up of online orders.
@@dianashypula -just bear in mind that the youth kayak is designed for youth and the shorter the kayak the more it will zig zag and be deeper in water due to your size and weight
Tryed to buy on from seaflo in UK. toke my money. 2 day delivery. two weeks ago. No kayak. No tacking and can't get answers from them avoid at all cost.
@@dismaldog = Interesting - found this exact same Kayak for sale except in Canada it's branded Capix not Seaflo... It shares many of the same parts with the Seaflo.. Different brands for different retailers but the same manufacturer..
I have just purchased this exact same model of kayak. (I got a yellow one.) I am using mine on a beach and as you said in the video, this kayak is certainly NOT what you would want or need if you encounter any waves. Even the smallest of waves will break over the bow and fill the kayak with water. AND it is NOT self-bailing. :-( So, for VERY calm water conditions, this kayak is certainly adequate. But if you are going to use it in a setting with even the smallest of waves or turbulence, you will want to get a different kayak.
@@dismaldog You said, "...should be self bailing though with the scupper holes open." Nope. It isn't. The section you sit on only has one scupper hole in it and that is directly where one sits. The smallest wave fills up that section of the kayak and that water won't drain out.
When I have tried this type of kayak the biggest issue, and this is a show stopper for me is I can’t seem to sit comfortably without a full back rest. Maybe it’s my poor core strength though. This back rest seemed small but might be ok.
Let's water out through holes,self bailing.most sit on tops have them.you can get scupper plugs if you want but designed to let out the water that sit on tops naturally get in as you paddle.
Don’t buy it for sea :( no drain holes near the legs… so kayak is full of water all the time even in the small waves…. So it’s good for the lake only….
Ahah ) but many ads show it in the sea and say nothing about it… I bought 1003 and i was totally disappointed :( now I changed it to 1010… 1010 has 4 drain holes maybe it will be better option for quiet sea….
I bought one of these 2nd hand from Gumtree a few days ago. Thanks for the review, it was very helpful. I'm a beginner on Kayaks who just wanted to try it out at low cost. I'm 85kg and it worked great, had a couple of pleasant paddles in the lower Coorong, South Australia. Very calm waters, no sign of it digging in at the front, just a few drips from the paddles.
This kayak is great. I’m 16 and turned it into a fishing kayak simply by adding a rod holder and acouple accessories and boom. Use it twice so far and already caught a whopping 30 fish
good job buddy
Did you change the seat?
I bought one of these for $150 over 4 years ago. I'm 170cm and 73kg. I added rod holders to the centre and sides. I only ever take it to a small pond about 400m from my place and have caught plenty of redfin on it. It's easy to drag on a trolley. I wouldn't take it to big lakes or rough waters. Its short length makes it easy to store standing up in my garage.
Just an FYI I've bought & sold about 100 kayaks. I always flip the rubber seals on the hatches. It helps a lot!
I've got videos on most of them!
Thanks for the review!
I was selling one and kept telling people they had to weigh 180 Lbs or less but you're at about 210 and did OK so I sold it to someone right at 205.
Thanks mate, looked for an Aussie review before getting some, been new to the sport we found them very easy to use and had so much fun first runs.
cool mate-yes for the price they seem great-i mean not the best out there but also will not break the bank especially if just used occasionally
Perfect, just what I needed to see to help me decide what I need as a beginner. Thanks mate.
pretty good for a beginner indeed-pretty much the cheapest you will find i reckon
@@dismaldog is it ok for the sea?? I am planning to go in the bay / harbour in Sydney with it!
@@nadiadimartino4935 No Not really-ok for flatter water-if weather got worse you would be in trouble in my opinion
what a great review!! fiy, i just bought mine yesterday! and i actually took it out to the beach when it was extremely choppy. great fun and i didnt capsize xD so it is doable! proly halarious to watch but doable! lollll oh and it fits inside my little honda jazz x) ps it totally flooded (of course being in the ocean lol), but still i didnt capsize or sink! (im around 75kgs) so pretty impressive for 199! :D
well done-yes good value really
Enjoy the video appreciate you getting out there on the water to let us know what you think of that kayak I have purchased one for myself I’ve only been out on at once but I really enjoy it
glad you found it useful mate
Top review. Thanks for posting. I’m looking at purchasing one of these for quick recreational paddles. Wasn’t sure what the quality/performance would be like at that price. After watching this I can see it is perfect for my requirements. Cheers from the UK.
Hello also from the UK. Did you buy one? Happy with it?
@@jbradshaw4236 hi. Didn’t get one in the end. By the time I got around to it they sold out and when they did come back in stock the price had gone up by about £100. Ended up buying a better quality sit on top second hand.
Awesome review. I bought this one and have never kayaked before. Bought my daughter a junior we will be trying our kayaks out tomorrow. We are unsure how we will go but keen to try out this one for the first time. Your review was very helpful indeed
Wow thanks,i did this because i found it hard to get any info on these-they are actually an identical copy of the swedish point 65 modular kayak that are 3 times the price.Paddle safe guys!
Note that the locking compartment warning of it not being fully water proof is no joke :-) it will more than likely fill with water so don’t plan on putting anything in there that doesn’t like being under water.
We have 5 of them and take them out a bit. Last week we were up at Jurien Bay and tackled the 1km cross to Boullanger island. Pretty sure that is over the capacity of the kayak but we got it done :/)
As has been said, cheap and cheerful product and can’t go wrong if you don’t mind getting wet on the water :-)
totally agree-they are what they are and not to expect too much
I fully agree Chris, love mine for ocean calm days snorkelling.
Yeah I might have found out the hard way today that a) "not 100%" is damn right and b) my handheld radio isn't waterproof. Oops.
On special for $149 this week, that's why I checked out the video. Need to buy a paddle and vest on top so a good deal. At 8'6 it sounds longer than it is. I might keep looking at something longer yet. How much easier is a longer kayak to paddle? I've had some health problems so want some exercise but don't want to work too hard. 😁
Honestly even the small kayaks are easy to paddle! 😁
Just checking out reviews as i purchased 2 for my teenage kids on special for $149.
Can't wait to use them
Surprised to see the Leven River! Hello from a fellow Ulverstonian ;D
yeah nice up past the golf club hey
Nice review.looking to buy a couple. Really helpful.👍🏽
Thank you for your great Review! I get tired of people comparing cheap kayak's to the expensive ones.
I am looking for a dirt cheap kayak for a a little fun with others when camping so I don't have to take up the 3.8m hobie.
Cannot go wrong for $200
thanks mate! being looking at getting this product for a while. would you recomend it for shoreline fishing?
Yes in calm sheltered waters and not overloading kayak,having said that there are a lot better out there for sure but at $200 bucks not a big expense.If ya a big guy you might find it sits pretty low.
Great vid.
I was just given a Seaflo SF-1003 for free with frayed side handles, missing bung and plug things that go through the hull, so not bad with some light beaching scuffing on the underside of the bow.
Can the little storage hole be sealed better or don't bother and just use a tiny drybag?
Funny thing is that I thought that the holes through the hull were supposed to be open full time because my wife's 12 footer fishing kayak was second hand and didn't have any plug things.
Regards, Jas.
VK4FJGS
Rocky Qld
you could try to seal it better with rubber ring or similar,yes they are usually open as they are self bailing kayaks.You can plug holes but when water gets on deck it cannot drain out
Are you able to attach another seat to it? Like take the current one off and add another? I was going to purchase one of the seak seats but not sure if it will work
Interesting question-i can't see why not really
epic, straight forward review
Hi we just bought the same kayak and paddle, are you able to explain why one end of the paddle has a oval shape and the other is round?
do you mean on the shaft itself?-it is designed for right handed people-if you grab it with the strange shape on your right handside-you will notice that the lump fits in behind your finger joints down from your knuckles,because the paddle is off set blades your left hand paddle rotates slightly when you paddle on left side.The right hand is what we call the control hand-it stays in that position with a light grip(don't strangle it).Line up your knuckles with the top of the shaft when right blade is straight.It will become very natural in no time at all
How do you reckon they would go with a bit of fishing gear on board? I just want something like this to get out to the sandbars so I can pump yabbies and fish for whiting. Great review, I wasn't sure on this kayak after reading other reviews saying they take on water. I am guessing they took it out in much rougher conditions?!
Yeah look it is limited in use and i feel too many people expect it to be just as good as a $2,000 kayak but having said that yes be ok for what you say just not much gear and fairly still conditions
Great review really well done
thanks Tim
Thanks Man.
very good review
the same product, it sells for £250 in the UK at Costco, just some comparison: the average salary in the UK is about £22k (about AUD$40k), the Australia, the average salary is about is $85k, damn, i should go back to Australia.
well yes-$200 here but i am at 55,000 in tassie
Should have seen how much water I took on crossing the river close to the heads in Fremantle with a strong current, ridiculous boat traffic and a munchkin on the the front! Haha
yes definitely not the ideal boat for that
This kayak around €400 in Ireland...
Thanks so much for the review and a small water adventure! Can I ask your opinion. I moved to Central Coast NSW, and live basically 300m from the ramp. Would I be able to move the kayak on that tiny wheel or I still need a car to bring it to and back from the water? Im afraid that loading the kayak on top of the car will be even more difficult. I’m 165cm, 57kg lady 🌸 thank you!!!
i reckon so-just as long as smooth surface and not up and down too much-my advice is to just do it and inspect after first trip to make sure you do not rub kayak on ground
@@dismaldog thanks for your response. I live on a very steep hill ((( I was thinking to check the youth size kayak but Anaconda is closed, only pick up of online orders.
@@dianashypula -just bear in mind that the youth kayak is designed for youth and the shorter the kayak the more it will zig zag and be deeper in water due to your size and weight
Tryed to buy on from seaflo in UK. toke my money. 2 day delivery. two weeks ago. No kayak. No tacking and can't get answers from them avoid at all cost.
Great review 👍
This same kayak is around $395 here in Chile. Third world in a nutshell :’)
There is a seaflo kayak for sale here in Canada... Just 264 cm ( 8 1/2 feet long ). Wondering how long this one is ???
266cm-i reckon maybe same one
@@dismaldog = Interesting - found this exact same Kayak for sale except in Canada it's branded Capix not Seaflo... It shares many of the same parts with the Seaflo.. Different brands for different retailers but the same manufacturer..
@@waynehiebert3801 -yes point 65 in sweden
They are pretty much the same. About 9 ft
i weigh 74 kg and it still very low nose. those things just suck. i payed 349€ in Germany here
cheap here-hell i paid more for my paddle than one of these complete so from a price point it ok to get out on water-just limited to it's use
What’s a pfd? A life jacket?
sort of-Personal flotation device-
selam. şuan türkiye de seaflo 3.000 tl.. peki sizde fiyatı nekadar..
Oh i absolutely agree!!!!!
Can I ask what kind of paddle you are using?
just the $50 seak -1 piece paddle they sell at anaconda
seak glide
@@dismaldog Thank you! Was looking at that too.
I have just purchased this exact same model of kayak. (I got a yellow one.)
I am using mine on a beach and as you said in the video, this kayak is certainly NOT what you would want or need if you encounter any waves. Even the smallest of waves will break over the bow and fill the kayak with water. AND it is NOT self-bailing. :-(
So, for VERY calm water conditions, this kayak is certainly adequate. But if you are going to use it in a setting with even the smallest of waves or turbulence, you will want to get a different kayak.
yes 100% calm water only-should be self bailing though with the scupper holes open
@@dismaldog
You said, "...should be self bailing though with the scupper holes open."
Nope. It isn't.
The section you sit on only has one scupper hole in it and that is directly where one sits. The smallest wave fills up that section of the kayak and that water won't drain out.
@@thai2500 maybe lift your ass to let it drain.
@@levey2
Great suggestion but, ....
I've tried it. It does not work.
(By the way, I have had years of experience in many different kinds of kayaks.)
What about the durability
i guess time will tell but cheap enough to replace
Does it come with the paddle
only if they do a special otherwise $50
Would it fit in a hyundai imax elite 2020 long ways from boot to the front
When I have tried this type of kayak the biggest issue, and this is a show stopper for me is I can’t seem to sit comfortably without a full back rest. Maybe it’s my poor core strength though. This back rest seemed small but might be ok.
i only have the low back bands on my 2-but i guess there are people that do need that high support
Anyone know if this is 8 or 10 feet and are they available in Canada
9 ft,similar or same design is around elsewhere,point 65 in Europe for example is one btand
What seat is it , looks like plastic , cheers mate
Yep everything is plastic
What’s the capacity that it can hold?
Whats two holes for at bottom?
Scupper holes,sit on tops are self bailing.
Whats it used for? My other single kayak doesnt have them
Let's water out through holes,self bailing.most sit on tops have them.you can get scupper plugs if you want but designed to let out the water that sit on tops naturally get in as you paddle.
@@dismaldog okay thanks. My pelican kayak doesnt have it at the bottom. With plug it keeps you dry when you sit in it?
@anitaschweigert83 yes it does but will eventually have water in as with splashes of paddles or waves and such
Don’t buy it for sea :( no drain holes near the legs… so kayak is full of water all the time even in the small waves…. So it’s good for the lake only….
yes,if you watch video you will see i say that,good cheap sit on top.
Ahah ) but many ads show it in the sea and say nothing about it… I bought 1003 and i was totally disappointed :( now I changed it to 1010… 1010 has 4 drain holes maybe it will be better option for quiet sea….