expiredPennyFound | Staff posted Jul 24, 2024 07:41 AM
Item 1 of 3
Item 1 of 3
expiredPennyFound | Staff posted Jul 24, 2024 07:41 AM
Aquaglide Kayak Chinook 120 w/ Pump
+ Free S&H w/ Prime$135
$650
79% offWoot!
Visit Woot!Good Deal
Bad Deal
Save
Share
Leave a Comment
Top Comments
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.
102 Comments
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
How are these when it comes to puncture resistance?
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank caveman017
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.
And does the 120 come with one or two seats? It says it comes with two seats in the "Details" section:
"Includes kayak, seats (2), footrests (2), removable child seat (1), quick-release fin, PVC rod holder sleeves (4), storage bag, and repair kit"
But in the "In the Box" section it says one seat:
"(1) AQUAGLIDE KAYAK CHINOOK 120, ONE (1) Seat, ONE (1) Pump, ONE (1) Quick-Release Fin, ONE (1) Storage Bag"
I only need it for a single person, would be fishing on an acre pond.
I only need it for a single person, would be fishing on an acre pond.
Guessing this doesn't have a paddle though. Would also need to factor in cost of life jacket too I guess.
Navarro 110 is $146, and Ihas a dropstitch floor. I would get that (or a larger size) instead of Chinook, the performance would be much better.
Chelan and Cirrus are more expensive but perform much much better, they are 50% off too.
Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank caveman017
Navarro 110 is $146, and Ihas a dropstitch floor. I would get that (or a larger size) instead of Chinook, the performance would be much better.
Chelan and Cirrus are more expensive but perform much much better, they are 50% off too.
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.
Leave a Comment