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Apostle Love - 6 years ago

hmm, idk what's easier now... I've always just climbed up the back, I have a sit in one...

James T Gresch - 6 years ago

The cooler technique works great with my Sea Eagle se370. After practising in my pool I tried using the inflatable seat instead of the cooler. It works great also. Thanks to Luke and Salt Strong

cornflake73 - 6 years ago

I often wondered how it was done. Great video.

Caelan Farlee - 6 years ago

And always bring a cup

HWS3 - 6 years ago

What if ur in open water with 2m high waves?

Salt Strong - 6 years ago

Getting back into a kayak in big waves is much more difficult. The first tip is to never be in a kayak when there are 2m high waves. If you do capsize in big waves, the same re-entry process still holds true.

Genevieve Medina - 6 years ago

Thank you so much for this ! I nearly drowned today if it weren't for my life jacket.

Sparky McGregor - 6 years ago

Thank you. Buying a Kayak this weekend.

LexTalk - 6 years ago

I'm pretty sure the only way to reenter is to beg Sarah for help!

Tricia Jones - 6 years ago

thankjs so much i have a bad back and that is just the extra help i would need incase i do flip over!

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Salt Strong - 6 years ago

Haha! That water was cold:)

Dremin2009 - 6 years ago

A savvy businessperson could probably build a cooler designed for kayakers with a proper foot hold built on it, and perhaps even buoyancy built into the walls so even a full cooler would float. Or even a cooler that could work as a paddle float, would be a handy item indeed.

Loretta Stevens - 6 years ago

Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

Marcos Silva - 6 years ago

In a calm river water, piece of cake...Let's see in a shaking sea water with waves...:-)

Salt Strong - 6 years ago

We totally agree with you that getting back in kayaks in rough water is much more difficult than calm water. The point of the video was to highlight the three step approach that is needed to get back in. And also highlight the importance of taking advantage of objects that may be on hand that could assist... if I were flipped in rough water, I'd be much more confident if I had one of those coolers.

Carolina Ibarra - 6 years ago

“Sarah!” Nyegh!”

Cheez Whiz - 6 years ago

Sarah help meee

Veronica aaa - 6 years ago

Max could use this video.

ChipperNugget - 6 years ago

Max should've done this

BLACK_PEPE - 6 years ago

I'm going to buy that cooler right the efff now.

G SOULJA - 6 years ago

Thanks

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Edgar Castillo - 6 years ago

long ads video. I cut it off before he even got to demonstrating.

Gary Gonyea - 7 years ago

Great idea, but what do you do with the stuff in the cooler, wouldn't you have to sacrifice it to use it as a kayak hoist?

Claudia Octavia - 7 years ago

why do people get on youtube and make videos on how to do things they've never done before?

FSEVENMAN - 7 years ago

good information great demonstration thank you

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Glad to see that you enjoyed this video. Fish On!

Benjamin Chung - 7 years ago

flipped my sea kayak out on 4 foot swell...lost all my gear...couldn't manage to keep the yak stable in the waves....had to drag the yak back to shore with backstrokes in the water with one hand grasping the front of the yak....if it weren't for my pfd...I may have drowned. Thank goodness I prayed to GOD for help and managed to stay sane in the shock of that 8 feet+ wave which came out of nowhere and capsized me....I feel grateful to be alive today. If you ever kayak in the ocean...be ware of the swell forecast as rouge waves can appear out of nowhere and flip you over...not fun in the ocean.

Frank O'Bryant - 7 years ago

your video saved my life today.....Great instructional video......glad i watched it earlier this year...My wife thanks you!!! I thank you

Frank O'Bryant - 7 years ago

i did i belong to several kayak fishing groups!
thanks again ....

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Wow! I'm glad to see that this video helped you get out of a dangerous position. Great job in doing research ahead of time so that you were ready in a worst-case scenario occured. Be sure to share your story with others because you never know when it could save a life. Fish On!

Texas BEAST - 7 years ago

It's a lot tougher when you're wearing your PFD. The vest catches on the side of the kayak as you're trying to lift yourself up over the side. And if you're wearing a skirt that just adds more cumbersome crap to get in the way. And wider, stabler kayaks make it even more difficult for you to reach all the way across to the other side of the kayak.

Jim Nasticks - 7 years ago

try this when you're pissed

whitetail54 - 7 years ago

You made it look easy, Nice vedio Thanks for sharing,

MrArbeter - 7 years ago

nice now show us hot to do it under water with a 360 flip

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Delphineaux Mustardwater - 7 years ago

this video should be 25 seconds long

Rich Leed - 7 years ago

Tie a rope so your paddle doesn't float away; then use your paddle (in place of the cooler) to boost yourself in.

C R - 7 years ago

Max needs to watch this video. Sarah had to help him...

wittybush_ - 6 years ago

Puri Puri Prisoner I just wwtched that.

Ray Jones - 7 years ago

For gosh sakes, practice safety and WEAR A LIFE PRESERVER / Vest! And you know you should.

T.W. M. - 7 years ago

what if you are in shallow water? same technique?

George Smith - 7 years ago

Thanks! Good video.

Mugen - 7 years ago

i dont even kayak

coalface173 - 7 years ago

He needs a FEATHER-RAFT

ScientistDog - 7 years ago

Nice trick with the cooler. I always carry one or two swimming rescue torpedoes in my kayak, so I can use to put in my feet to get a boost like yo did here. I usually put them in the end of the paddle to compensate, but couldn't get the technique right yet.

Harry Van Beest - 7 years ago

Showing people it's ok to be on the water without a pfd???? Really dude.

theWZZA - 7 years ago

I would not let go of the paddle. If winds are high, it's gone. You can right the boat and hold on to the paddle at the same time.

Laurence Dgreat - 7 years ago

got to say, I drop my gopro so I jumped and I tried to retrieved it but no luck. on the way back I have to figured out how to get back from the kayak and took me 10 minutes to figured out how to get back and this is exactly how i got back to the kayak.. thanx for sharing this!

Michael New - 7 years ago

your video was good,I some weeks ago I had brought a fishing kayak, I've always wanted to have, an eskimo roll, I can do, but how to get back on, I did wonder, not the same as a board, thank you for sharing. from NZ.

Concerned Aleks - 7 years ago

Paddle is the last thing I would worry about. If you're not a great swimmer/don't have a life jacket/whatever, ignore the paddle. Your hands will do fine.

Mike Lauricha - 7 years ago

thanks for the info,,,i fish deep salt in dana point cali...nervous about tipping in a sis

mark jones - 7 years ago

Thanks. I have wondered… Take care. Be safe

woccowpuaski - 7 years ago

Its sit on top kayak...How to re-enter it? Dont be phisicaly or mentaly retarded. Thats all you need

Bagelstorm - 7 years ago

Well i wish i knew that BEFORE i went on a kayak for the first time lol!! I almost drowned trying to flip it over and then swimming back, luckily it was a small lake.

Jeff Krushinski - 7 years ago

I was taught it's easier to turn the boat over by reaching under and pulling the far side to you while pushing the near side up and over.

Chekasout 1 - 7 years ago

great tips thanks

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THE Gramma Chronicles - 7 years ago

Foot in the cooler, great tip

Furlong HVAC Services - 7 years ago

where exactly are you gonna put that cooler full of ice and drinks when your kayaking? lol - on your lap?

Furlong HVAC Services - 7 years ago

I don't see any bungee straps, especially that would hold a cooler with some weight in it.

DM Smith - 7 years ago

you bungie strap it down to the front or back...

Brenndan Hennigar - 7 years ago

I did this and my kayak sank and I got stuck out in the middle

Latrash101 - 7 years ago

Sarah help me!!! Neeeyehhhh!!!!

Tomas Archundia - 7 years ago

Good Job Thank you for sharing

Carlos Diaz - 7 years ago

Coolers are more essential than your paddles!... without grog there is no possible survival. Your holidays would be ruined. Yeah!

Josh - 7 years ago

i have a friend whos a rich kid i am not rich but that doesnt matter heres my question so his family owns a lake as private land so i can drink beer at it now heres what i want to know if i put ice and like a 6 pack in my boat will it cause it to become unsafe aside from being intoxicated and no im not justifying it i just like to have a few drinks and relax on the lake and that would be convinient

Annette Trevino - 7 years ago

Thank you for that great info.

zezu zaza - 7 years ago

piranha there

EZ Off Grid - 7 years ago

Nex time try it with a bulky life-jacket and a wider Kayak.

MegaTheRatman - 7 years ago

Dumped my Kayak for the first time last weekend in running water on the river and remembered this video that I had watched as newb kayaker. I am an older and a bit over weight fella and didn't think I would be able to pull it off but it worked perfectly. I am not saying it saved my life or anything like that but it did impress my friends and saved me from an embarrassing swim to shore while they chased down my boat and gear. Just wanted to say thanks!

wisenber - 7 years ago

A cooler might help. Some might even recommend having and wearing PFD .

Lela Arneson - 7 years ago

Thank you - great info!!! You did great with the cooler too :)

Pug Goddess - 7 years ago

Just happened to me yesterday, however conditions were not ideal i could not flip the sucker over, since it was real windy and i was getting hit by the wakes of other boaters, i was resigned to just hanging on to it til help came, luckily 3 paddle boarders who saw me flip actually came over and helped me get back on.

Wynne Eden - 7 years ago

The cooler would be more safely used as a paddle float to keep you from rolling the boat again while you're getting back in. Or...you could use a paddle float (some states supposedly require them, though there's no enforcement of that that I've ever heard of).

fl6stringer - 7 years ago

lol great tips that all kayakers should practice regularly and I get the point but haha your kayak will not fit that cooler! Hmmm, maybe a kayak dingy-cooler...

Jar of Smegma - 7 years ago

He wears it on his head in case of a tornado.

Eric Hearst - 7 years ago

"I've never flipped over in a kayak" I do twice a year lol

G Sai - 7 years ago

waterproof microphone?

BMW S1000 - 7 years ago

That kayak is a perfect design for getting back in,, my kayak would say , ya mother fucker, you better know your shit. or your getting left behind!.

Gus Goose - 7 years ago

Those who can't do teach?

Alameda Jon - 7 years ago

good advice Rob. informative video.

kiddflo5 - 7 years ago

What's the song playing at the end?

Tom E Muncey - 7 years ago

Great idea with the cooler. Good video.

Mac Hawkins - 7 years ago

In the water I fish its deep dark super strong current and there is big ass stingrays and bull sharks :D

Kyle Bailey - 7 years ago

One thing you can do is when you put your paddles in the bungee put it halfway that way it doesn't tip either way when entering. Don't panic number 1 you will wear yourself out. Our first rule is when you go on a boat wear your pfd or your not going

Under the sun - 7 years ago

I flipped over my fist time, I was wearing a life jacket and it hindered my swimming ability, I from now on will keep one with me, but not wear it.

wisenber - 7 years ago

The Coast Guard as a pretty long list of purportedly strong swimmers that they recovered.

wisenber - 7 years ago

Swimmers usually don't wear a PFD; however kayakers do.

Under the sun - 7 years ago

Anton Bouchette why would someone say you are an idiot before they die

Anton Bouchette - 7 years ago

FAMOUS LAST WORDS. You are an idiot.

Under the sun - 7 years ago

I do not need to worry about drowning because I am a very strong swimmer.

EasiPat - 7 years ago

That's a BAD idea to leave the jacket out. Getting it on while in water is more difficult than swimming back to the kayak with it. Usually you get flipped over when you are least expected and the panic of moment can get you into trouble.

Power Core - 7 years ago

Si see loads of people entering from the side it's way easy and stable if you try from the back

Barney Rubble - 7 years ago

Great video man. I love the cooler trick. What kind of Kayak are you using? I am looking for SOT, with lots of storage for camping and yours look like it has a tonne.

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

It's made by Heritage (14 ft). Got it 15+ years ago, so not sure if they still make this same model. But it has been a great kayak over the years.

Shirley Lucas - 7 years ago

Great vid. Hey, my husband and I are going to get a Kayak and we are beginners. I had a fractured right knee, and I am not able to use that knee on that leg very well. Do you have any suggestions as to what might make it easier for me to get in and out of the kayak including if it should tip while out on the water? Thank you

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

I recommend getting a wide kayak for extra stability in getting on and off the kayak. Plus, it'll decrease the odds of tipping over. And make sure to always go with a friend in case you need help.

xx xx - 7 years ago

on that route boat can you use it in saltwater well what happens if you do lose your power with the battery what do you do then do you have any options I'm in South Texas next to the Gulf of Mexico

Ken Karnes - 7 years ago

Thank you for this awesome video

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Glad to see that you enjoyed this video. Tight Lines!

Harry Jackson - 7 years ago

my kayak is ok

Linda Segall - 7 years ago

My husband and I took paddling lessons from a certified instructor. Rescue was one of the topics covered. Unfortunately, before we were to get to that lesson, during a paddling technique, I lost my center of gravity and toppled into the water. (The class had an accelerated rescue lesson!) I managed to right the kayak, but with my pfdf on (and probably because I don't have much upper-body strength), I was unable to get back into the kayak. To make matters worse, although the instructor and I thought the pfd life jacket was tight enough around my waist, it was not, and it kept floating higher on my body, making swimming to shore very tiring and extremely difficult. (I am a strong swimmer; I would have been better off in this case without the pfd). I like your suggestion of carrying a cooler. That probably would do the trick. Thanks for the video.

fukthegoog - 7 years ago

Linda, just a heads up, most of the people that drown, especially at sea, are "strong swimmers". Every time I hear that expression I'm reminded of the study that found something like 9/10 drowning victims along some coastline somewhere had friends or relatives say that about them. It's like a red flag! Regarding upper body strength, much of the sudden lunge should be from kicking your feet, which wasn't shown much in the vid as this guy could easily pull himself. The idea is to virtually swim onto the thing

blipperUT - 7 years ago

That's an important point about PFDs -- tightening and buckling the strap is important. I was practicing paddle float re-entry for the first time a couple of weeks ago and the task was made much harder by the PFD floating in front of my face while I was in the water.

Harry Jackson - 7 years ago

Salt Strong

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Glad to see that you enjoyed this kayak re-entering video. I'm by no means a certified kayak instructor, but I believe that it's always good to use any sort of floatation device that's on hand to assist in safely getting back up in the kayak because it's much more difficult to get back into the yak in deep water than it looks. Any floatation assistance can be a huge help if used properly/smartly.

Jared Mills - 7 years ago

do yall have a video of re-enter with a sit in kayak?

Dremin2009 - 6 years ago

@fukthegoog if you buy a proper sea kayak you can fill all the compartments with water and sit on top of it and it still won't sink. If you buy a wal mart one you get what you pay for.

fukthegoog - 7 years ago

and it sinks...

Brenndan Hennigar - 7 years ago

Jared Mills you can do the same thing it just is a little bit harder because there is less space

lord paul - 7 years ago

Tks for info. BUT not as easy as it looks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIgcbrSE3-o

Daniel Booth - 7 years ago

So helpful. We kayak in alligator habitat and have that concern to capsizing as well. I wonder if one could remove the PFD and use that to help launch onto the sot?

wisenber - 7 years ago

Most of my kayaks are sit in kayaks. A paddle float speeds up the process quite a bit. They also double as a back support or a seat when you go to land. I feel you on the gators and crocs. I always worry about them when camping on the ground sites in the Glades. I usually stick to winter when they're slower.

Daniel Booth - 7 years ago

Yes, a paddle float is a good idea. Have one in Florida. The Tri County Fly Fishers in central FL are arranging capsizing and re-entry practice in warm weather near Homosasa Springs. We are kayak fishermen in lakes and salt water, mostly over 70, and each have capsizing stories near gators, but no bites so far.

wisenber - 7 years ago

Or you could get a paddle float and leave your PFD on.

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Perhaps, but I'd recommend keeping the life jacket on for safety.

sevenrats - 7 years ago

I mean, seriously. You just climb back on.

Dremin2009 - 6 years ago

If you're wearing the proper gear for kayaking or surfing, you are going to have a lot easier time getting back in a kayak. If you're wearing your normal street clothes because you went out fishing and didn't think you'd fall in, it's incredible how much extra weight your clothes will have once they are fully soaked with water. The first time I fell in I couldn't believe how heavy my clothes felt in the water, fortunately I was near the dock and just swam back dragging the boat with me.

Eff Yoo - 7 years ago

damn I can't wait till this guy losses an arm to a shark, he seems to be in the water a lot. then he'll get that not everyone has the same ability...sevenrats I mean

JSLRSMNW - 7 years ago

sevenrats If you dont use the correct technique, you will just turn the kayak over, this is good technique to maintain balance. Smart Ass!

Eff Yoo - 7 years ago

sevenrats says just clumb in, cause hes a much better person than u.

EasiPat - 7 years ago

You say that because you are a young guy ;) If one doesn't have much muscle, exact technique and understanding of balance is important. When the situation is dire especially at open sea, cold water, high wave, wind, narrow sit-in kayak, things get much more challenging than you think.

sevenrats - 7 years ago

C'mon man! I surf. I paddleboard. I kayak. You just climb back on.

arriesone1 - 7 years ago

sevenrats Harder than it looks. The water's got a lot of suction.

TheDcrocks1 - 8 years ago

What kayak is that?

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

It's an old one made by Heritage... had it for well of 10 years. This model isn't made anymore... here's the updated one: http://www.heritagekayaks.com/angler-14.html

Nicky L - 8 years ago

Next time carry and extra paddle and use a paddle leash , a paddle float , wear a PFD and toss a pair a pair of swim fins in your hold if you have to swim for it

mkironman55 - 8 years ago

Good vid. Just finished building a wood strip kayak. My big fear is how to get back in if I tip. This is good info. As you say...........................Be cool, don't panic.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment on this kayak re-entry video. Yes, keeping calm is by far the most important thing to do.

AleaderWaterShoes - 8 years ago

I'm having a kayaking party with my two friends tommorow so this was extremely helpful xx thank you x

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Glad to see that you enjoyed this kayak re-entry video. Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment.

Bruce Klein - 8 years ago

I am about to buy my first kayak.Videos like this are very helpful and important for everyone to learn.Thank you.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Our pleasure Bruce! Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. We wish you the very best in your kayak search.

Old man Joe - 8 years ago

Where is your personal flotation device?

Stephen Barbieri - 6 years ago

I was thinking the same thing. My pfd saved my life today

David Rice - 7 years ago

jett888; He prolly didn't want his bait and/or sandwiches to freeze?

David Rice - 7 years ago

" Old man Joe" huh? (get off my lawn!) Funny how someone tries to help folks and characters like you show up and denigrate. If you're so concerned, where's YOUR video?

jett888 - 7 years ago

"Sun Boy" above just got the answer! I'm so glad too that your experience worked out-
but I"m wondering- Why did you need a "cooler" when there was 1 1/2 inches of ice..? Wasn't it
cool enough for you? (coming from San Diego- I just need to understand. lol)

sharpuslf - 7 years ago

Dude.....he has a COOLER! :P j/k

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

I'm sorry to see that you went through such a scary situation. So glad to see that you made it out safely by keeping calm and using the resources that you had. Before this kayak experiment using the little cooler, I never would have thought it would be very useful for floatation. But my thoughts quickly changed after the test. And now they are fully confirmed from your story. Tight Lines!

Salt Strong - 7 years ago

Our apologies for not making it more clear, but the cooler wasn't being featured as a replacement for a PFD... just a useful supplement to a PFD if ever needed. The point of this video was to not panic and to keep you mind clear to make use of anything that floats to get back onto the kayak if you're having trouble getting back in the standard way. And this small lunch cooler was featured because it is a common thing people have, and it can be quite useful in getting back into the kayak.

Old man Joe - 7 years ago

In it's entirety, not originally, just the first 4 and a half minutes roughly and even then I was skipping through the video to get to the actual demonstration. I was already taught how to get back into a kayak but I wanted to see if there were other tips or tricks because often times there are more than one solution to a problem and since I was not learning anything new I decided to not finish the video. The cooler is great but what if you lose grip and the current or a wave takes it? What happens if you accidentally move the handle and open the lid and the cooler takes in water? When I go out on the water I will continue to stick to a vest but to each their own.

http://www.mustangsurvival.com/blog/2011-04/five-types-pfds?country=25
Funny a cooler is not a recommended PFD?!?! I wonder why???? I'll take a ring buoy over a cooler any day.

Eric Kincaid - 7 years ago

Didn't actually watch the video, did you?

Kayleigh Chevalier - 8 years ago

I made it with woodprix handbooks !

Rob Fern - 8 years ago

This should be practiced yearly by every kayak owner.

wood barron - 7 years ago

Clark Kent every hour you should fall out and practice

Dwayne Barill - 7 years ago

Rob Fern I

Jude Brogden - 7 years ago

Rob Fern I agree

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

I agree... all kayak anglers should know exactly how to get back in if flipped in deep water so that there's no panic if it ever does happen.

Rhythm Guitar Man - 8 years ago

That cooler trick is dangerous. Get your foot stuck in the handle and try swimming !

Aaron Lejuhn - 6 years ago

the cooler trick is in necessary, I thought he was gonna show me something smart

Bingalo - 7 years ago

Sun Boy I was at Disney world last year and a Brazilian man took a cooler onto a rollercoaster. Lol

David Rice - 7 years ago

" Sun Boy"
Because "American" is/are cool! Once you get cool, you can start calling yourself "Sun Man".

jett888 - 7 years ago

But IF it does work- and you happen to have a cooler in this type of situation- it could just be another possible tool-
at the very least- if your foot gets stuck in the handle- and you drown- at least they can locate the body. lol

Harrison Frederick - 7 years ago

Because we like cold drinks.

Sun Boy - 7 years ago

Why do American take coolers everywhere. I saw a group of Americans lugging a cooler while I was on a mountaineering expedition.

C Davis - 8 years ago

Very helpful...awesome thank-you!

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave a comment on this re-entering a kayak in deep water video. Fish On!

Greg's Country Cabin Outdoors - 8 years ago

I have never tipped my kayak over, But this video is very helpful. I'll have to try it sometime.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

I had never flipped until doing it on purpose to make this video. But the lesson was much more helpful to me personally because I now know exactly how to respond if it ever does happen. I recommend every kayak angler do it once so they are ready in case it ever does happen on the water. Fish On!

Mohammad saalih luyt - 8 years ago

me got drop in the water for 5m

Arthur Lu - 7 years ago

dsuchmiel Booyakasha

Jar of Smegma - 7 years ago

Are you ok, Ali G?

18Pumpguy - 8 years ago

Don't you need to have your paddle on a leash? If your kayak goes one way and your paddle floats off in the other direction, you can be in trouble.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Having a paddle on a leash is preferred for the reason you mentioned... losing paddle would be very bad.

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2dthoughts - 8 years ago

Flipped once
And exactly, once you calm down its not difficult to get back in. SOT that is

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the comment. Yes, staying calm is the most important factor in safely getting back into a SOT kayak.

Jack Hood - 8 years ago

Great video really helpful

jefffixit - 8 years ago

That was really helpful.Thanks

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Glad to see that you enjoyed this kayak flip video.

Diamond Gaming - 8 years ago

I almost died yesterday with 4 friends trying to get back in a Kayak.... and the Kayak had water in it so we had to swim with 2 Kayaks to the island and dump the water out the kayaks... it was horrible...

Jar of Smegma - 7 years ago

" I was wearing one but one of the clips were broken on the waist so the thing went up to my neck and made it really difficult to float... and also Im not a very good swimmer"I give you 8 more months. RIP.

Diamond Gaming - 8 years ago

+gschum1 I was wearing one but one of the clips were broken on the waist so the thing went up to my neck and made it really difficult to float... and also Im not a very good swimmer

Old man Joe - 8 years ago

Were you wearing a personal flotation device? Must of been big rapids or swells if you nearly drowned with a PFD.

Diamond Gaming - 8 years ago

+Salt Strong thank so much! now I Will know what to do incase it happens again!... thank you for your help

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Wow! Sorry to see that you had such a scary experience while kayaking. Glad to see that you made it back safely.

Robert Peters - 8 years ago

what kayak do you use?

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

I use the kayak shown in this video when I kayak fish, but I mostly fish via paddle board because the added height from standing is such a huge advantage in sight fishing. Here's a post about choosing the right paddle board in case interested: http://www.saltstrong.com/articles/best-paddle-board-fishing/

c fedyszyn - 8 years ago

Nice demonstration. thank you.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment on this kayak flip tutorial video. Fish On!

gavin - 8 years ago

buying a kayak so if I flip is there any way to save my poles and tackle box if I do

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Anything can happen out there. Best to practice the worst case scenario of flipping in deep/choppy water in a controlled situation.

gavin - 8 years ago

+Salt Strong okay last question can you really get trapped in a sit in kayak and drown

gavin - 8 years ago

+Salt Strong thank you

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

You can get rod holders that lock in rods/reels if you're worried about flipping. As for the tackle box, many kayaks have tie downs allowing for you to secure those types of items.

Terry Swearingen - 8 years ago

Great demonstration. Very helpful. Thanks

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment on this kayak re-entry video. Fish On!

kfsrmn - 8 years ago

Good idea to use a paddle leash on a SOT. They have a tendency to throw you when they flip. With the leash you hold on to the paddle so the boat never gets away. I had the Heritage Expedition XL and practiced re entry with it using the method you showed without the cooler. Can be done in rough water as well.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to add a tip to this how to re-enter a kayak video. Yes, paddle leash is certainly a good thing to have. Fish On!

Texas Tramper - 8 years ago

I'm REALLY impressed with the cooler! I was originally planning to use a fabric cooler, but going with that style now! VERY COOL!! Thank you!

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for making time to submit the nice comment on this kayak flip video. Glad to see that you enjoyed it. Yes, the hard cooler certainly is a helpful item to have on board... it sure was surprisingly effective in getting back into the kayak.

SatwinderSingh - 8 years ago

VG. Thnx.

Gonnaneed Abiggerboat - 8 years ago

Shark!

Jerry Lester - 8 years ago

Really fine demo. Coincidentally, I just flipped my Hobie Revo, yesterday. I was able to roll it back onto its bottom before it took on too much water, but it took on a lot before I collected myself and rolled it back over. It would have sunk had I not rolled it back. As it was, it got too much water in it to make a stable platform to board. I happened to have an Igloo flip top cooler like you demonstrated, but it never occurred to me to try to use it to re-board. Of course, the kayak was too flooded for that, anyway. Fortunately, some guys came by to assist in a large motor boat and I boarded it and they towed my kayak to the ramp. Ruined my 2 Veho Muvi video cameras and lost 3 nice Lews outfits overboard. Also, lost 5 boxes of baits.

Fortunately, I was wearing my PFD, but hanging onto the side of the kayak just made my legs float up under the kayak. I wouldn't have been able to get stretched out to launch myself up onto the kayak even if it was sea worthy?

I confess: I'll soon be 80, so lack your agility and stamina.

Jerry

Kayak Nana - 8 years ago

We're new to kayaking and are practicing self-rescue. It sure would be nice if there were more videos for us "old folks" for re-entry. The more tired you get after a few attempts, the harder it is. Anyway, we practice and are able to get into the kayak/canoe hybrid but are still having trouble with the SOT. Every time we try the hip swing, we tip the kayak back over. We're totally trying the cooler tip on Saturday. It might give us the little bit of extra leverage we need. FYI to Salt Strong - it's easier to get on without the pfd (because you have more chest clearance) so perhaps practice with and without for safety. Thanks for the video.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Sorry to hear about the flip. Yes, it can be very difficult to keep calm after an un-planned flip. Glad to hear that you were able to roll it back over and keep yourself visible enough to get help.

And very smart to have your PFD on at the start of your trip because it literally can save lives... lures and gear can be replaced, so protecting yourself always comes first.

Josh Gundlach - 8 years ago

This is what you get when your an Angler first and a kayaker second.

Get a paddle float not a cooler, and a stirrup. There are two kinds of kayakers, ones that have flipped over and ones that are going to.

Get out there and practice self rescues before you need them. The aca has a kayak fishing course, you should check it out.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

I agree that paddle floats are a great safety item for kayaks to have. And I completely agree that anyone who is kayaking needs to practice getting back into the kayak in deep water because the little amount of time it takes to get comfortable getting back in can literally save lives.

And taking a kayak safety course is a great suggestion too. My dad made me and my brother flip our canoe in the lake we lived on as kids so that we knew what to do in case we ever flipped while out there by ourselves... I fortunately never had to use that knowledge, but it was comforting to know exactly what to do if it ever happened.

Fish On!

Jesse Wade Johnson - 8 years ago

hey man, another way I've personally done when I bailed off the side to swim was to get to the back and basically put the kayak between your legs and shimmy your way back forward.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

Thanks for sending in the tip. Sounds like another good way to get back into a kayak while in deep water.

Haitehnik Haitehnik - 8 years ago

cool

saberXedge - 8 years ago

Great Instructions! TKS

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+saberXedge Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment. Fish On!

ntf607 - 8 years ago

You can also use the oar to counter balance the kayak. But like you, never fell out. BUT I always wear a flotation device.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+ntf607 Yes, the oar could be used as a counter balance (plus there's a company that makes a floatation device that fits on the end of a paddle which allows for much more stability).

And yes, it's a smart idea to always wear a flotation device when out on a kayak. Fish On!

Bill Flint - 8 years ago

Really like the cooler idea to help push you up into the kayak.

Salt Strong - 8 years ago

+Bill Flint Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment.

Yes, the cooler trick worked way better than I expected... the original plan was to use is as an anchor float, but it kept sliding up the paddle. So I decided to give it a shot using it simply as a float for my foot that would get more upward force than a kick... and I was shocked at how effective it ended up being.

Fish On!

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