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expiredPennyFound | Staff posted Jul 24, 2024 07:41 AM
Aquaglide Kayak Chinook 120 w/ Pump
+ Free S&H w/ Prime$135
$650
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Sure, a drop stitch floor would be nice, but again even from China those models are significantly more expensive. In addition, you probably don't get any support vs aqua glide has a US based service.
I will say, though, the 100 is really only good for one person or one person and a dog or a child. It would be super uncomfortable to have two adults in it.
The pump that came with mine is the same $40 pump that they sell separately. If you take that into account, the kayak itself is only $70.
As far as build quality is concerned, it has welded seems and the bottom is a super durable separate vinyl like material. I would have no issues going over rocks or sticks that might otherwise puncture the kayak with thinner materials.
A few notable things: I personally find the floor of the Navarro less comfortable than the Chinook. The higher pressure (which makes the floor rock solid) hurt my butt after awhile. My second trip out I only inflated it to around 4PSI instead of 6 which helped a lot with comfort. Meanwhile the floor of the Chinook is 2PSI (as per the printing next to the inflation valve) and while obviously less stiff than the dropstitch, it's still more firm than any of the other $100 kayaks like the Sevlor K5, Intex K1 etc.
The Navarro 110 is enclosed - I'm fine with that as it keeps the sun off my legs, however my wife finds it closterphobic and likes the openness of the Chinook. It's also more difficult to try and takes longer after kayaking. The Chinook we had was dry after an hour in the sun. My Navarro took most of the afternoon. Also the Chinook would probably be a better fishing kayak being completely open.
The Navarro 130 is a more open cockpit, but it's also 13' instead of 11' of the 110 (and 10' of the Chinook 100). It's more awkward to move around when inflated and heavier.
Also, when you add in the pump ($40 or so), it ends up being $186 (110) and $206 (130).
I think it really depends on what you're going to do with it. If you're dicking around in a lake for an hour or two, similar to how people would SUP, then the Chinook would be perfect. If you want to spend hours exploring then the Navarro is probably worth the extra cash.
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The Facebook group of AquaGlide Owners may have people who weigh more than me to have better input on how it handles.
Edit: Tobin is only 10'10" and 440lbs capacity and 34" wide vs Chinook 120 at 12' and 550 lbs capacity and 37" wide.
Gonna grab the Chinook 120. Thanks OP. Even cheaper than Costco! Might even grab 2 at this price.
Sure, a drop stitch floor would be nice, but again even from China those models are significantly more expensive. In addition, you probably don't get any support vs aqua glide has a US based service.
I will say, though, the 100 is really only good for one person or one person and a dog or a child. It would be super uncomfortable to have two adults in it.
The pump that came with mine is the same $40 pump that they sell separately. If you take that into account, the kayak itself is only $70.
As far as build quality is concerned, it has welded seems and the bottom is a super durable separate vinyl like material. I would have no issues going over rocks or sticks that might otherwise puncture the kayak with thinner materials.
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How are these when it comes to puncture resistance?
EDIT: forgot to add that the small combing air chamber around the cockpit has a small twist to close valve that's easy to fill by mouth vs messing with a pump valve. Blow and while under pressure, twist it shut. A 30 second fill.
The river we go on here gets shallow enough in the heat of summer that it has lot of places where you have to get out and drag. These are seriously able to go over rocks?
With the hard kayaks, of course sometimes when I don't get hung up on stuck enough to have to get out and drag, we push ourselves along with the paddle.
Also, are these easy to deflate to the point where we could get a couple and just put them in the trunk of a car when we are done instead of having to use a truck??
Thank you. Will give reps for good help. 🙂🙂
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The river we go on here gets shallow enough in the heat of summer that it has lot of places where you have to get out and drag. These are seriously able to go over rocks?
With the hard kayaks, of course sometimes when I don't get hung up on stuck enough to have to get out and drag, we push ourselves along with the paddle.
Also, are these easy to deflate to the point where we could get a couple and just put them in the trunk of a car when we are done instead of having to use a truck??
Thank you. Will give reps for good help. 🙂🙂
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