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wavygr - 6 years ago

I would buy or make outriggers.

wavygr - 6 years ago

Now do it in 40 degree water.

Willie G - 6 years ago

great video, I thought that was a tsunami coming at the end, at least you were wearing your pfd if it was one

Lawliet Ryuzaki - 6 years ago

I'm watching not because I own a kayak, but because I'm depressed right now and I watch random interesting videos on YouTube. I just wanted to say thanks for being apart of my healing process. God bless.

Dan Reid - 6 years ago

Luv the paddle-leash too!

Eli Mata - 6 years ago

Great video!

Michael Green - 6 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Great explanations and the multiple camera angles were very helpful.

HP11208 - 6 years ago

Cool

The Gun nut - 6 years ago

Good info thanks.

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Lone cruZader - 6 years ago

Great video. Thanks.

Tanner Miklos - 6 years ago

This was extremely helpful

marolyn gant - 6 years ago

Hayden

Mark Smith - 6 years ago

For the beginner ocean kayak fisherman its a very good idea to practice this skill before going out with all your gear

Yilei Zhang - 6 years ago

Really helpful. Thanks for the vid!

Monk - 6 years ago

Nicely done, Sir.

Edison Bustos - 7 years ago

You are right...I have to practice this

Thomas Ross - 7 years ago

I watching this because I'm getting a kayak. Safety is your number one priorty.

RedTheRabbit - 7 years ago

Best vid I've seen so far on this! Hope I never need it, but I'll practice it!

MEGA HOUSE FISHING - 7 years ago

Great vid

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Surya Krish - 7 years ago

Can someone help me with some suggestions on good inflatable kayaks?

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Surya Krish hi, I have no experience with inflatables, however I am sure there lots of resources online. Maybe someone else with experience on inflatables will pipe in on this.

Des Rad - 7 years ago

Very important thank you, first time I rolled out of my kayak thank GOD it was in my pool I couldn't get back in it was a real eye opener, if you don't know the technique your don in deep water !!!! So hopefully new people to kayaking watch you video its a life saver trust me, scary if you don't know the technique and your in deep water !!!!!!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Des Rad thank you Sir, wise words from experience, the best teacher.

Akin Jakin - 7 years ago

The first minute can be skipped entirely

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!!!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Frank O'Bryant you are very welcome Sir.! I am overjoyed that this helped someone in a real world situation.

DISTRESS - 7 years ago

Can't u do the same thing on the end of the kayak by lifting yourself up like in a canoe

Bagelstorm - 7 years ago

Why.. Whyy did i not watch this BEFORE i flipped a kayak over in the middle of the lake after not swimming for years AND finding out then that my life jacket does not keep me afloat. LUCKILY the lake was small as fuck, i'd be dead if it wasn't LOL

Daniel Flores - 7 years ago

Nice

feelforyoujohnny ___ - 7 years ago

Aw sucks you're in GA. You need to expand!

Clint Schildhauer - 7 years ago

This has happened to me. Thanks for the video.

Nomad - 7 years ago

Good vid'. One point , if you are fishing and fall out ,have a quick look round to make sure no fishing hooks and line are on or near you ,or anything else that might snag you when you make your move ! Like that pool !

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That dude Niko256 - 7 years ago

Ok I asked my mom for a bow and arrow and got it chased I begged and waited for like a year and now I'm gonna save up for a kayake

Luis Miguel Luna Pais - 7 years ago

Man, go out off the pool, you are drinking water!!

KaveN Liong - 7 years ago

Can i do it with big beer belly? LOL

Alex Bunn - 7 years ago

Get knee straps and learn to roll
Job done

Alex Bunn - 7 years ago

Or a regular kayak and do the same

Richard Mortensen - 7 years ago

Just bought one and this is the second video for self recuse.
Thank you I will be practicing this long before fishing,which I already know how to do.
Thanks again.

Geoff Kuhn - 7 years ago

I have been kayaking for less than a month so I do need to practice that maneuver. I'm also curious about one other thing, how the hell did your hat stay on through all that?

MrMetz2112 - 7 years ago

Walt, is this the same technique you would use with a sit inside kayak?

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+MrMetz2112 , the short answer would be no. I have seen a few techniques however am not experienced enough with the sit inside yak to recommend a technique for the sit inside kayak. Thanks for watching

dance girl Haver - 7 years ago

Thank you!

BEEFAMET - 7 years ago

Thank you

Sean Reed - 7 years ago

"And here we go".... was never seen again.

Arthur Borrego - 7 years ago

i paddled bait out last week... 4..5 foot waves... on the way back those waves felt bigger and one picked me up and took me for a nice ride... eneded up flipping on ...12 foot of water all i could think of was ... a big tiger shark is gonna grab hold of my leg any second now... i got on that kayak real quick lol

George Smith - 7 years ago

Very helpful. Thanks!

Gregory King - 7 years ago

Solid roll lmao

Mehitabel - 7 years ago

You'd think this would be either instinctive, or common sense. But perhaps not, in an emergency. So, thanks for this.

Sally Hammer - 7 years ago

mericA

Tagträumer - 7 years ago

Never kayaked, dont plan on doing it in the near future but it was recommended and I was like this shit could save my life one day so I better watch it

transporter78213 - 7 years ago

Tagträumer ditto.

makaielite - 7 years ago

Anyone else here not even own or use kayaks but thought itd be good to know anyway?

transporter78213 - 7 years ago

makaielite yeppers.

Jordan S - 7 years ago

fuck ya bro. good vid. informative

Byron andrews - 7 years ago

then get your legs in ASAP to escape them sharks

Cesar Chavez - 7 years ago

Good tip but we're looking at an empty kayak and not one full of all your gear that will change the weight of the kayak...next time show us a real life situation when you're out in the real world water!!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Cesar Chavez hi Cesar, thank you for the input. This video was designed to demonstrate the fundamentals to a novice. That being said I guess I could have added footage to show the difficulties of re-entering a fully loaded yak. However I may make an additional vid with a fully loaded yak. Once again thanks for the input.

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Storm - 7 years ago

so you pull it more towards you? thanks!

chip bryant - 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

MoBench25 - 7 years ago

Awesome !

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+MoBench25 thank you

Mark Atkins - 7 years ago

I need you to do a demonstration of what to do when a cotton mouth tries to swim up in your lap

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Mark Atkins lol

Kirk Lazarus - 7 years ago

Should have watched this before I went to Lake Huron because every time I flipped from a kayak I had to clue how to get back in so I would just walk back to shallow water and get back in... Though it was my first time ever kayaking.

TheBishop12 - 7 years ago

120 people are gonna drown

SteamControlValve - 7 years ago

Great video. thanks

Tommy Conlon - 7 years ago

1:52

EyeQueOneFourSix - 7 years ago

easy enough.. so easy he choked.. ;)

Never Mind - 7 years ago

Without watching this I can tell you a way thats worked for me since the beginning of my involvement with flyfishing from ksyaks in the Florida Keys 22 years ago. First is to right the yak and secure your expensive flyrod under tight bungees across the front and back of the forward hatch facing forward with the bungee looped around the rods butt just behind the reel. The bungees must be at least a foot apart.Then push down on the stern with both hands until enough of the boat is under water to allow you to lift yourself enough to force the yak back between your legs. Then bend forward using arms to take enough of your weight off the yak to hunch your body forward. Repeat that till your ass is back in the buttwell. I dont sit there. I sit just behind the well with my feet in it and my legs crossed and knees spread. Much better balance than sitting like this kook. Ive flipped a yak a few times. Usually getting in or out to wade on muddy bottom. Always check bottom with your paddle to see if it will support you.
Deeper mud aint the bottom. Even if its a mere 18 inches below the surface. Ok now I'll watch this guy with his extra wide yak.

Andrew Leer - 7 years ago

Thanks you so much

BUT what about a kayak that you sit down in?

Andrew Leer - 7 years ago

Walt Lariscy understood :).

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Andrew Leer hi, I only use sit on tops as this is what works best for me. I have paddled sit in kayaks, however I do not try to teach things I have not perfected.

mikester9er - 7 years ago

"it could hit you in the face and that's not the way to get in" LOVE IT.

trut hurts - 7 years ago

pretty good instruction. Watchable, no BS, just a good video.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+trut hurts thank you Sir

Calvin Sanders - 7 years ago

You will fall out of your kayak, it is a challenge to get back in. Especially if the water is cold or moving fast.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+CalsVidsKids Wise words Sir.

JD904 - 7 years ago

Hell yea

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Griffin Benchmark hello, great question! You will want to look into a kayak at least 30 inches or Wider and at least 12 foot or longer. Keep in mind that not all Hull designs are created equal. Being new err on the side of stability and weight capacity over speed and performance. I would see if I could find an outfitter that has kayak rentals so you could paddle before you buy, because buying a kayak that doesn't work for you will only discourage you in your quest. Research and you will be happy.

Rudy Sison - 7 years ago

Why you do try that on the ocean, not a Pool of water....

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Rudy Sison I have sir, many times,for instructional purposes the controlled environment of the pool was best.

Donjulios opinion - 7 years ago

thank you sir

G.O.D No G.O.D - 7 years ago

I drowned!

diegoin3 - 7 years ago

Very good video Thanks.

Informavelli The 7 Day Theory - 7 years ago

1987:
I bet in 30 years, we'll have flying cars

2017:

David Barnes - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video very helpful! What is the make and model of that sit top?

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+David Barnes , thank you. It was a Redfish 12 made by Native Watercraft, I think they sold the molds and now falls under the Heritage brand name. I believe it was a 2014 model

TwoBuck Chuck - 7 years ago

Great video. Thanks

rehab101 - 7 years ago

I got water fill in when trying to flip kayak over

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+rehab101 hello, did you have your scupper plugs installed? When they are installed your kayak is no longer self-bailing.

Stanley Willis - 7 years ago

GREAT TIP!

ushoys - 7 years ago

Too much jibber jabber. 10 seconds of video was all this instruction needed.

ShawDAMAN - 7 years ago

Great demo thanks

Jonny E - 7 years ago

Excellent video mate thanks!

BearCatmaximus g - 7 years ago

I don't own or ever plan on owning a kayak, but I found this video to be well done and at a good pace. Thanks

gilbert ramirez - 7 years ago

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

Geoff Beepingmad - 7 years ago

thanks for sharing...

D c - 7 years ago

wish there was a store with a look like this to test near me

syed ehtesham - 7 years ago

1:16 cracked me up

Brandon Wilson - 7 years ago

Walt! Great video brother. I'm the gentleman that purchased you original green Sea Ghost 130...my mother used it a couple times and has decided to sell it and get into a 110. So now my co-worker has purchased the green machine and has been putting it back to work on Lanier in search of a big Striper.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thanks Brandon

jimmy xiong - 7 years ago

Hello Walt! Amazing video! Very informative. You pro as fuck haha!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thanks Jimmy

Arash Naseri - 7 years ago

i cant even swim idk why i got this :D

Phil - 7 years ago

The voice of experience! ✌️

Vince Quimat - 7 years ago

why am i here? i don't even own a kayak

sameer kujur - 7 years ago

Wow. I just learnt how to climb back on a kayak. I live in an countryside with heavy forest. Why am I even watching it ?.

Jeff Metler - 7 years ago

very good video.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Jeff Metler thank you

david john Huxtable - 7 years ago

the other way which applies more to sea kayaking less sit on top type varities of kayak but if you have the aqua fitness and nerve is to position yself in water to one side of cockpit take air dip under kayak to centre of cockpit breathe air from air pocket under neath the kayak grab opposite coaming or gunnel and facing opposite way to way you usually sit lean back and do a backwards roll into kayak seat placing feet buttocks as accurately as possible maintaining stoppages of your air breath momentarily clip onto your waist belt ensure it is clipped on correctly and reach out to one side whichever side you choose for your paddle which is placed in its paddle park or lanyard and set your blades hands roll up into your above surface correct paddling position! this technique is best practised 1st in pool before practising in choppy water
this is called a solo reentry method or whilst submerged self rescue method that can be done if you have good water confidence and breathing can be held sufficiently long enough relaxed way under water
if you fail it is just a case of popping out to side again and you never lose touches with yer kayak you rest up go again when breathing has recovered

david john Huxtable - 7 years ago

there is another technique which involves going to the stern ends and levelling yself off in water and then straddling one leg over rear then you mount kayak from its rear narrower ends you keep one leg either sides for kayak equilibrium to remain same then lift up on arms hands move yself forwards using deck and gunnels
when you arrive at kayak seat stop switch hands to rear lift one leg then other forwards push off slide into kayak seat in position from its rear!!

Fat Free Cyberspace - 7 years ago

The water is very cold in Washington state. I'd sure hate to fall out of one.

Jonathan Casares - 7 years ago

1:56 thank me later

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+RMund Mambo thank you

Evan Herrera - 7 years ago

I want one

Freeport Lokote - 7 years ago

thet will only works if u are in calm water

Harry Ballzac - 7 years ago

this ain't gonna work for the fat guys though, lol

brandon gregory - 7 years ago

Very informative. Never been kayaking but this video makes a lot of sense

Gabriel Cundari - 7 years ago

Its the same as getting back on the ice after falling through when ice fishing

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George rosado - 7 years ago

excellent point sir..thanks somuch for sharring.now i can head out kayaking w my buddies with a little more understanding

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+George rosado your most welcome. Enjoy your time on the water and be safe.

Chuck English - 7 years ago

This kayak video has a kayak test drive area in the kayak store??

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Ray Fox , yes it does Sir.

charlie - 7 years ago

useful information, thanks!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+charlie a your welcome, thanks for commenting

SW(is)M - 7 years ago

Can we take a second to acknowledge the fact that this kayak store has a full size pool inside, thats amazing

T.K Adventures - 6 years ago

I loved this store when I was living on Dawsonville and fishing Lake Lainer.

marolyn gant - 6 years ago

SW(is)M Hayden

TheDhauser - 7 years ago

Walt Lariscy z

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+SW(is)M also has a white water generator ;)

20107PM - 7 years ago

awesome job on the instructions! thank you for sharing.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+20107PM thank you for commenting

Tu Ho - 7 years ago

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Tu Ho thank you Sir

Patricia Bird - 7 years ago

what is a good kayak to get to take my 60 lb dog with me

Patricia Bird - 7 years ago

I got a 2 seater fishing one and he loves it...really fun today on the water...but thanks

whysosyria1 - 7 years ago

Patricia Bird none

redman chew fuck you - 7 years ago

haha i usally just grab the other side and pull my self up

handicapitation - 7 years ago

I fell off my Kayak trying to pee standing on it. haha Didn't have any problem getting back in though.

corné van klei - 6 years ago

handicapitation haha did you fell in your pee.

Scott Seifert - 7 years ago

awesome

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Scott Seifert thank you

Nuclear 888 - 7 years ago

I've practiced this many times as I am the youngest of 4 brothers

EyeQueOneFourSix - 7 years ago

no one got it jonny... your career as a comedian is over.

Johnathan Wilson - 7 years ago

Harry Ballzac you really didn't get that lol

Nuclear 888 - 7 years ago

Harry Ballzac how many times I was purposely tipped by them

Harry Ballzac - 7 years ago

Nuclear 888 why does how many brothers you have matter?

abby kite - 7 years ago

I'm late to the party, but thanks for posting this. I fell out last month and had to tow my kayak to shore because I couldn't get back in. Can't wait to try your technique!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+abby kite your welcome, hope this helps you much

Jess - 7 years ago

watching for education purposes but I could help but laugh when you said "here we go" and tipped it over.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Dowell Dowell , lol. Glad you enjoyed it. Have fun be safe!

Brian C - 7 years ago

Yeah, much better than my technique, which requires a lot more energy. Thanks for the video.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Brian C thank you. Have fun and remember life is an adventure!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Mike Arthur , thank you Sir.

Hung Nguyen - 7 years ago

Thank you so much it is very helpful

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Hung Nguyen thank you, I am glad this was a help for you. Enjoy your time on the water and be safe !

Patrick Murphy - 7 years ago

Well executed

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Patrick Murphy thank you!

RCMods - 7 years ago

Great lesson, thank you. I am in the process of getting a kayak. Do the sit on kayak tip over easily? I am planning on getting the Emotion Spitfire 12' Tandem Sit-On-Kayak for me and my wife.

RCMods - 7 years ago

Walt Lariscy thanks, I will give that a try

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Ron Smith , the Outside World in Dawsonville, GA has this pool so you can demo their kayaks.

Ron Smith - 7 years ago

kinda late, will they let you try before purchase?
audition it somewhere both of you and please, please always wear your life jackets on the water every time.
have fun this vid is so great

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Hi RCMods, it really depends on the model, some are more stable than others. The width and hull shape plays a lot into the stability and overall performance.

Sergio Rene - 7 years ago

Thanks! Very useful.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

+Sergio Rene , thank you!

Lauri Klein - 7 years ago

How to get a dog out of water into kayak

iTheGeek - 7 years ago

Lauri Klein 1. Grab dog. 2. Put him on the kayak. Are you that dumb?

Temujin vang - 7 years ago

thanks for the tips..

Mik P - 7 years ago

Excellent video very well explained. Anyone new to paddling a kayak should watch this for their safety. And what a great facility you have there.

I've spent the last year paddling on a calm lake but looking at moving on to an estuary soon and I will need to be careful. Watching this video will be a huge help. Thank You.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you MiK P, Stay safe and enjoy your time on the water.

Colten Meyer - 7 years ago

Lol its easy to say remain calm you dont live in florida! Ahah gators will make ya walk on water ahaha great video buddy.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Colten Meyer ,lol. We have plenty of huge gators in south Ga. but I feel ya. Thanks for the kudos.

Sherry Trujillo Boyer - 7 years ago

Thank you so much for this safety video! A week before we purchased our tandem kayak, a kayaker was lost overnight. I'm interested in learning and practicing safe techniques like this one. This will be my task tomorrow!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you Sherry, you will enjoy your time on the water. Have fun and stay safe!

Yeti Invasion-Grace - 7 years ago

What was that hat glued onto his dang head?? I can't even keep a hat on in general lol

Andrew M Meyer - 7 years ago

Great video!! Thank you for sharing. Share other self rescue tutorials.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you,, Have some neat stuff coming out in the future. Subscribe and keep your eyes open!

Coastal Kayak Fishing Adventures - 7 years ago

Good job Walt

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thanks a lot!

xx xx - 7 years ago

Do you think people who are in ther 50th should do kayaks

shawhi1 - 7 years ago

The 10.4 Equinox kayak is currently on sale at Costco for $299.99. That's a really great price for a beginner kayak. It is a sit inside recreational style boat, though, so this video wouldn't work in same situation. I take mine on rivers or stay near shoreline on lakes.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Absolutely!!! The great thing about kayaks is that you go at your own pace and comfort. Great exercise that can be low impact or high impact depending on the user. Lots of fun and very satisfying.BTW I am 48 :)

Kenneth Levitt - 7 years ago

Sure, I started kayaking at 51 ---- I had never done it before, but was something I always wanted to do. It was a ton of fun. You should google to see if there is a kayak club near you.

Jarrad Stewart - 7 years ago

Thank you for this video, I'll make a point to practice this next time out

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you, keep an eye out for some neat stuff coming in the future. The best way to know when they are uploaded is to subscribe.

James Slatter - 7 years ago

My name is Forest Gump.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Glad to meet you Forest Gump... lol

D.Nasty Fishing - 7 years ago

Sweet skillz.. imma have to remember that one if I ever dismount. lol . come support the sport subscribe and holler at me

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Subscribed, please do the same.

Philip F R - 7 years ago

What kayak is he using? I can see that it is a Native Watercrafts kayak, but what model?

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

This kayak is no longer made by Native. It was a 12' Redfish.

Maritza Ramos - 7 years ago

great video....about to purchase my own kayak and this is sooo helpful. I will def. be practicing before heading out.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you very much. You will not regret getting into paddling.

starshipfantastica - 7 years ago

Thanks for the video

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you

Martin Pêcheur - 7 years ago

awesome demonstration. thank you

Martin Pêcheur - 7 years ago

I Will. Cant wait

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Thank you Martin, Look for some neat stuff coming in the future!

Bill Karle - 7 years ago

Nice instructional video. Never even lost the hat!

NoPain NoGain - 7 years ago

Walt Lariscy
with a great white shark in the water , you will manage to get back on the kayak quick smart.

I go kayak fishing and I'm always comfortable on the water.
Great video anyway, Now I know the proper procedure.
Thanks, you might be saving lives with this vid. Glad it came up as recommended.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

LOL, thank you Bill

Hidalgo Family - 8 years ago

thx for the headsup I will keep this in mind

AleaderWaterShoes - 8 years ago

Excellent and informative piece.

Thank you,

Pat Gallagher - 8 years ago

Great instructional video

Saxon - 8 years ago

I had a friend tell me I needed to practice this in my new kayak and I said what the hell for you silly bastard when I got Walt!

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

LOL

songofyesterday - 8 years ago

Does this technique get much harder with an inflatable kayak? Because I would think an inflatable would provide less leverage I try to get half my body up on there.

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Not sure about the inflatable kayak, however I have seen the Hobie inflatable and if the kayak you have are as rigid as the Hobie then it should not be an issue.

jensen tran - 8 years ago

Thanks for the safety video! I just started to shop for kayaks so i think that this might save my life!

popesloth gaming - 8 years ago

I think sit on tops are for bad paddlers to be honest who can't roll or bale probably

Primalxbeast - 7 years ago

popesloth gaming They're comfy with lots of storage space.

Cooper Nugent - 8 years ago

unfortunately when i last flipped it was in an enclosed kayak and it was my first time out, very thankful for having a tour guide out with us that day... made it back to shore with the gunwale barely above the water. thankful for the experience though, now i appreciate these vids in new ways... thank you :)

gamer General92 - 8 years ago

I'm going kayak fishing tomorrow for the first time

Gent 5514 - 8 years ago

We are researching kayaks to purchase now. We are older but in fairly good shape. We will practice this before we take extended excursions ! Great advise!

Rosa Cruz - 8 years ago

great!! I'm new to kayak. I like your teachings

Richard Foord - 8 years ago

Never thought about getting back in the kayak once in the water, I do now. Great Video thanks.

guthy - 8 years ago

thats a really nice yak

18Pumpguy - 8 years ago

Thanks very much. Being old and not well coordinated I have fallen off my kayak three times so far this summer. I only flipped it once though. I was close to shore in all cases so I towed the kayak to shallow water and got back on. You are correct. I need to practice getting back on in the water to keep myself safe

Reilly Riggs - 8 years ago

where is that store

Walt Lariscy - 7 years ago

Dawsonville, GA

Jessy Lee - 8 years ago

just got my first kyak. this was exactly what I was looking for. great video!

Sig Outdoors - 8 years ago

Thank you for this video. The first kayak I paddled was in the ocean dropping a shark bait and it flipped on me. I ended up half surfing half swimming it back in the last 50 yards to shore. I'm going to the pond tomorrow with my yak I bought tonight to practice this and standing up in it.

clive - 8 years ago

i paddle most days in the open sea where the current and tide vary often, practise your weaknesses on a regular basis. Depending on your body type (ie) tall and strong) or a bit on the heavy side, there is always a way to get back in, never panic and remember to dress for the water temperature

21st Century Caveman - 8 years ago

Great advice and really good demo.

Skully - 8 years ago

Well said, Great advice...Be Safe!

danhold1 Holdcroftski - 8 years ago

Thank you for this helpful video

weekender38 - 8 years ago

Thanks for the how to, might just save a life.

Sam Leaddrop - 8 years ago

very helpful thanks for the video

Zack Not Zach - 8 years ago

nice vid! just bought myself one and could have used this knowledge yesterday

The Gooch - 8 years ago

Now what 4 retards gave this a thumbs down?

No Name - 7 years ago

Island Mike you should go kill your self calling people retards they were born that way you inbred hick.

Island Mike - 7 years ago

Hxdxax To all those retards it may concern..Your mothers should have sucked and spat you out..

rockymountainway - 7 years ago

Val Kilmore Aww does someone have a little retard in their family? Aww cute, fucking genetic screw up.

Val Kilmore - 7 years ago

The Gooch only assholes say retard. asshole

Christopher Sanchez - 7 years ago

The Gooch this video was good to watch. I would be the one whom bust my lip getting the first way.

Matt Thomas - 7 years ago

+Christopher Sanchez Those dead retards had friends/family. They gave the thumbs down

Christopher Sanchez - 7 years ago

The Gooch 4? it's 35 now.

Falcon Jr - 8 years ago

4 Dead retards! lol!

Jim Cyr - 8 years ago

great refresher!

Marcin St - 8 years ago

if only some would show me that 2 weeks ago xD i still would have my kayak xDD but all good . realy good demonstration now time for practice .

TheGravitywerks - 8 years ago

Thank you! The highest number of boating fatalities involve people out by themselves....great lesson!

Danny Cal - 8 years ago

AWESOME VIDEO!

Christopher Ortega - 8 years ago

thank you so much ! well explained

Michelle Huitt - 8 years ago

do you have to have a kayak license

Cap't Catamaran - 8 years ago

No but on some waterways you do need to purchase a permit. Here in Indiana the Dept of Natural Resourses (DNR) issues permits for their controlled waterways.

LeoZ - 8 years ago

Great tutorial. But I gotta admit I lol'ed at 3:11 when he smacked his junk against the kayak. You can hear him say ow but he played it off nicely.

randy nelson - 8 years ago

very good video i just bought my first kayak and this helped me immensely good job

discolemonade66 - 8 years ago

I just bought my first sit on Kayak. I've been out a few times and have wondered what I would do if it ever tipped. Now I know. Thanks for the practical advice! Since it is nice and warm, I'll practice this technique in a calm and shallow part of the river. Thanks again!

world b free - 8 years ago

What if you fall into shark infested waters?

Butch32002 - 7 years ago

Make sure your will has been made out before using one these pos. Most Plastic kayaks are just not stable in water and they will crack easy.

Toki Wartooth - 8 years ago

get the fuck in quicker lol

world b free - 8 years ago

+Walt Lariscy thanks! Great Tutorial,

Chuck May - 8 years ago

In the real world the kayak is full of gear and that want happen sorry

Count Von D - 8 years ago

Only five things on an outing: you, your kayak, any gear in a drybag, life vest and paddle. Anything else be willing to lose it at the bottom of the lake. I see freakin' barges all the time. Seven rods, fish finders. Buy a Skiff!

My goal is always one trip from car to launch site and then not to lose anything when I return back to the launch site.

Stephen Strunk - 8 years ago

Very helpful! Thanks.

Damian Torres - 8 years ago

Thanks for the video very helpful to me since I'm new to Kayaking... What kind of life jacket is that? How do I figure out the size of my life jacket, so that it will work properly?

MR-FLIP - 8 years ago

very helpful I kyack fish the Colorado river and recently was knocked out of my kyack due to a jet skier coming at me getting back in was the biggest issue due to the current of the river I ended up just towing it back to shore as I swam and that ended my day next time I will try this out

TheRaulr151 - 8 years ago

perfect! Thanks for the vid.

David Yocum - 8 years ago

Thank you!!!

elijah zwiefel - 8 years ago

What about getting into a sit inside kayak when it rolls? I had a bad experience.

elijah zwiefel - 8 years ago

Thanks! I'll have to practice this somewhere

Library Nerd - 8 years ago

I've always found it easiest to re-enter a sit inside kayak from the rear of the yak. I grab the handle with one hand and push the tip of the stern down down with the other hand while I seal launch myself up onto the boat. Once my torso is on the yak, I use the deck rigging to pull myself further up and then scoot into the cockpit. Easier than it sounds but definitely something to practice!

elijah zwiefel - 8 years ago

Thanks anyway mate:)

Walt Lariscy - 8 years ago

+elijah zwiefel a little bit more difficult, I do not use a sit inside anymore so I will defer to others with more experience in that type of kayak.