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12' Aquaglide Chinook 120 Inflatable 2-Person Kayak w/ Pump

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Woot! has 12' Aquaglide Chinook 120 Inflatable 2-Person Kayak w/ Pump on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

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Product Description:
  • For one to two people on short trips, exploring lakes and gentle rivers, and other recreational flat-water paddling.
  • 12-foot open bow layout
  • Weighs only 28-pounds and includes a duffle-style storage bag

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Woot! has 12' Aquaglide Chinook 120 Inflatable 2-Person Kayak w/ Pump on sale for $139.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account and select a shipping address in order for Woot to apply free shipping) or is otherwise $6 per order.

Thanks to Community Member SheriffMamba for finding this deal.

Product Description:
  • For one to two people on short trips, exploring lakes and gentle rivers, and other recreational flat-water paddling.
  • 12-foot open bow layout
  • Weighs only 28-pounds and includes a duffle-style storage bag

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $70 lower (33.3% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $209.99.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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norcal007
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those people complaining about the valves don't know what they are doing. Same complaints in my FB kayak group with new people not taking the time to make certain they don't cross thread or know how to use the nozzle. Boston valves are easy to learn and use.

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Aug 27, 2024 05:10 PM
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Jersy19Aug 27, 2024 05:10 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
I have this one, https://www.ryobitools.com/produc...3287178780

Are you using yours on an Intex kayak or one of these Aquaglide Chinooks?
https://www.ryobitools.com/produc...287173815#

I use this one but yours should work. You need low pressure high volume.

But I have a sea eagle 370 sport kayak. It inflates that to the needed pressure.
I thought it was an Intex but that's my hot tub apparently lol
Aug 27, 2024 05:14 PM
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jplee3Aug 27, 2024 05:14 PM
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Quote from Jersy19 :
https://www.ryobitools.com/produc...287173815# [ryobitools.com]

I use this one but yours should work. You need low pressure high volume.

But I have a sea eagle 370 sport kayak. It inflates that to the needed pressure.
I thought it was an Intex but that's my hot tub apparently lol
It looks like the Sea Eagle 370 uses Boston valves as well? It sounds like the Boston valves on the Aquaglides are sort of proprietary or differently designed than normal Boston valves (e.g. you can't just swap them out) and it also sounds like the one-way mechanism might be designed differently too. It seems 'normal' Boston valves don't have issues with filling via the one-way port but the design of the Aquaglide Boston valves is such that the force delivered by most electric pumps isn't enough to provide a significant-enough amount of air into the chamber.
Aug 27, 2024 05:17 PM
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Jersy19Aug 27, 2024 05:17 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
It looks like the Sea Eagle 370 uses Boston valves as well? It sounds like the Boston valves on the Aquaglides are sort of proprietary or differently designed than normal Boston valves (e.g. you can't just swap them out) and it also sounds like the one-way mechanism might be designed differently too. It seems 'normal' Boston valves don't have issues with filling via the one-way port but the design of the Aquaglide Boston valves is such that the force delivered by most electric pumps isn't enough to provide a significant-enough amount of air into the chamber.
Oh ok, didn't realize that..I figured all Boston valves were the same on these.
I guess would have to weigh that factor into the price to see if it's Worth it for whomever.
I would prefer something easy to fix with common used parts myself. I had gotten mine a few years ago on a decent sale.
Aug 27, 2024 05:26 PM
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jplee3Aug 27, 2024 05:26 PM
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Quote from Jersy19 :
Oh ok, didn't realize that..I figured all Boston valves were the same on these.
I guess would have to weigh that factor into the price to see if it's Worth it for whomever.
I would prefer something easy to fix with common used parts myself. I had gotten mine a few years ago on a decent sale.
I'm not 100% sure but just looking at the pictures of Boston valves on Amazon and comparing them to the ones from Aquaglide, they look a little different in terms of the thread placement, etc. I could be wrong...

EDIT: I'm on the Aquaglide FB group and just came across a post where this guy recommends this on his Navarro (I think it might be the same for the Chinook too):
https://greenhatkiteboarding.com/...crew-valve

He said it allows higher airflow for faster inflation. Agh, it's a mini-boston valve nm..

I stumbled across these, which I believe are the 'hybrid' Boston valves:
https://www.amazon.com/Housoutil-...B0CBLX96H8
https://www.decathlon.com/product...e-x8187669

Not sure if either of those allow higher airflow than what's on these Chinooks though...
Last edited by jplee3 August 27, 2024 at 10:31 AM.
Aug 27, 2024 06:44 PM
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batpotAug 27, 2024 06:44 PM
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Quote from Rookies1000 :
Any suggestions for an electric pump for these?
Ryobi high volume inflator works very well.
These only need 1-2 psi, and it can put out about 3.

Drop-stitch inflatables like SUPs and the Navarro require 12-15.
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Aug 27, 2024 08:42 PM
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Ridin8udeAug 27, 2024 08:42 PM
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Quote from jplee3 :
I'm used to Halkey Roberts… I noticed inflating these is relatively slow via the one-way route. To expedite I've been unscrewing the valve and blowing air direct into the chamber maybe until 75% and then I finish it with the valve in. Is there a trick I'm missing?

If not, these are definitely a PITA compared to Halkey Roberts valves lol

Aquaglide support is awesome btw. My units were both missing skegs/fins so Aquaglide ended up shipping me two new in box Chinooks because they dont currently have any replacement fins. I still can't believe they did that. They also said theyll send out replacement fins when theyre back in stock hahaha.
Wow they did you nice on that. They probably saw you posting everywhere and had to go over the top to resolve it
Aug 27, 2024 08:46 PM
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puguAug 27, 2024 08:46 PM
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Quote from norcal007 :
those people complaining about the valves don't know what they are doing. Same complaints in my FB kayak group with new people not taking the time to make certain they don't cross thread or know how to use the nozzle. Boston valves are easy to learn and use.
There are plastic rings on the various pieces of the valves that are meant to keep them attached after the parts are unscrewed. I find that these rings often get trapped between the flat parts of the valve that are supposed to touch in order to make a seal. If this happens the valve leaks. I bet that is what is happening to the people that are complaining about leaking. It's not a great design tbh.

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Aug 27, 2024 09:01 PM
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puguAug 27, 2024 09:01 PM
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Quote from Rookies1000 :
Any suggestions for an electric pump for these?
I've pumped up the Chinook 120 a few times with a pump meant for tires. Probably not ideal since it's slow and could potentially cause damage if you aren't watching closely. However the "default" nozzle (without any attachment) fits right into the valve with enough friction to completely pump up all the compartments. I'll probably switch to a low pressure high volume pump.
Aug 27, 2024 09:01 PM
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FrozenBikerAug 27, 2024 09:01 PM
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Quote from batpot :
Ryobi high volume inflator works very well.These only need 1-2 psi, and it can put out about 3. Drop-stitch inflatables like SUPs and the Navarro require 12-15.
Navarro inflates to 6psi for the floor, and 2psi for the sides.
Aug 27, 2024 09:07 PM
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puguAug 27, 2024 09:07 PM
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Quote from batpot :
Ryobi high volume inflator works very well.
These only need 1-2 psi, and it can put out about 3.

Drop-stitch inflatables like SUPs and the Navarro require 12-15.
Will this pump show an accurate 1 or 2 psi to know when you are done inflating? Or is a look/feel type of thing. I don't even think the aqua glide hand pump is all that accurate.
Aug 27, 2024 09:16 PM
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FrozenBikerAug 27, 2024 09:16 PM
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Quote from JoeJ9362 :
The blow up kayaks are great in calm water, but if you have a current or the wind picks up on the lake you're going to hate life.
That blanket statement on all inflatables is incorrect Joe. Some provide very good performance, including mine (as long as the skeg is installed)
Aug 27, 2024 11:01 PM
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shreeesAug 27, 2024 11:01 PM
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Picked up this one, upgrading from intex explorer. I am still very much a beginner. What length of paddle would you recommend for someone 5.6-5.8 feet in height?
Aug 27, 2024 11:26 PM
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norcal007Aug 27, 2024 11:26 PM
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Quote from pugu :
There are plastic rings on the various pieces of the valves that are meant to keep them attached after the parts are unscrewed. I find that these rings often get trapped between the flat parts of the valve that are supposed to touch in order to make a seal. If this happens the valve leaks. I bet that is what is happening to the people that are complaining about leaking. It's not a great design tbh.
true that! I remove them.
Aug 28, 2024 03:26 AM
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jplee3Aug 28, 2024 03:26 AM
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Quote from norcal007 :
true that! I remove them.
Dont you need the rings to keep the valves in place?

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Aug 28, 2024 05:03 AM
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eros314Aug 28, 2024 05:03 AM
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I missed out last time this went on sale so I picked it up this time! Thanks Op!

I was also considering the Intex Excursion Pro? Is this one better than the Intex Excusion Pro?

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