Just a short video of a river trip my son and I took. A small rapids run that the w500 seem to handle very well. A set of rapids that we ran later was larger and had some 3ft swells, that was interesting!
The w500 is not a whitewater kayak but it does pretty well when you pay attention to how the water is moving. What’s funny is at the end of the video my son hung up on a rock that I slid right over…
We ran 4.5 miles of the river in about 4hrs that day, floating and fishing. Another great day on the the water in my W500.
Been to busy the past couple of weeks and have not been able to get out on the water. Have made some Fall kayak fishing trip plans on a couple of larger lakes and rivers.
Hope to have a lot of pictures and reports to send. Till then, hope everyone is well.
John King
Thanks John – What a great movie, and fun to watch!
Personally, I’d wear a PFD on such a trip, because stuff happens…
Yoav
Couple comments; first, I’m impressed by your daring to go in rapids offering 3 footers, which is something I’d be afraid to do, and second, it seems you’d benefit from using a longer paddle because that would improve your control over your w yak.
I enjoyed the movie!
Paul
Great movie, I’ve been in some rapids in my W500 also, it was a blast.
Take the advice from the replies to your trip, any time you are in moving water, always wear a PFD, it only takes a second to ruin a trip, and losing your life.
I loved the video, tight lines and Paddle safe.
Rox