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Sit Inside vs Sit On Top Kayaks - Which Is Better For You? | Kayaking 101

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What life vest are you using and is that a diving knife attached to it?
Comment from : @knighterrant649

I am a solo kayaker from India and venture around Mumbai at the sea and creeks I appreciate your efforts to encourage water sports I do learn a lot from your channel More strength to you If there is scope to collaborate i am interested Check out my activity
Comment from : @YoHoHoand1bottle

Sit inside are peak
Comment from : @bigtonk9633

The trick is to get in and out without getting your feet wet especially if its winter
Comment from : @577buttfan

I did a 500 km adventure race earlier this year with the kayak stages on a big two-person sit-on-top Was a lot of hard work paddling that boat
Comment from : @XEinstein

Thanks a lot for your videobrSuper clear I have a SOT because I explore alone I knowed Sit in are faster, but I get my choice thinking "when somerhing will go wrong, I will want the easiest way to teturn to safe by myself"
Comment from : @eduardoedd8566

Honestly sit in is mutch better
Comment from : @jeffreyrobinson2155

Thankyou for all your details
Comment from : @andrestobar530

love your video!
Comment from : @HeatherAnderson-s2u

Awesome video I kayak in a sot on the Hudson River 14:12 which is nice in 90 degree weather but not in the Spring or Fall You get wet This Saturday I am trying my first sit in for a River tour As a beginner, I am going with tours as I get to try out more boats plus if I tip over, someone is there to help
Comment from : @donnazukowski

both of those suck
Comment from : @drivebyquipper

Nice video Thank you
Comment from : @DelaineySmile

I like sit inside because I drink beer while paddling so I can use my piss jug without anyone seeing me take a squirr
Comment from : @stg9335

Thanks for the bicycling reference Avid cyclist just getting into the sport Now, just like a road bikeill get obsessed with frame/hull composition and design! It never goes away! And not bringing up the motorcycles! Another rabbit holelol really enjoy the presentation of your clips Thanks so much
Comment from : @wiseoldman5841

That was a rather helpful video sir Many thanks! I'm now certain that the SOT I was recently given will meet my needs for fishing just fine Down the river if I choose to pursue sport yaking I'll get a sit-in style
Comment from : @joshuadoesstuffandsuch

I have a Aventura 110 and I want to buy a Juntos, just because on the sea is very hard to lunch without having water in the cockpit
Comment from : @Adventure_Spirit

I have a sore tailbone area and not much of butt muscles Which is easier on that lower back?
Comment from : @fathertomoutdoors6579

It's really encouraging to see many comments from folks with hip and knee etc problems, I have right hip and left knee issues, and wondering what I could do, now that cycling is a problem for me I've never been in a kayak, but now I've signed up for a local fundraiser trip on a local river Looking forward to seeing if I can manage it
Comment from : @josephryan5949

As a begginner, your videos helped me a lot Great tutorials I chose sit inside for the feel and found it more stable than sit on top Thank you
Comment from : @dmx9122

Hands down the sot is better
Comment from : @jckdnls9292

What about the differences in “mild” river vs ocean kayak hulls?
Comment from : @pburgvenom

I'm a newbie and having tried both, I much prefer sit-ins :)
Comment from : @evegasse6999

I have a big, aluminum canoe that my dad bought in the early 1970s (19ft, I think)brI went out with a friend and paddled her sit-on-top kayak for several miles in the local river Dang It wore me out It takes way more effort to paddle, sitting that close to the water In my canoe, I can lean forward and it feels like I'm using my whole body to paddle, rather than my scrawny arms and shouldersbrI give props to anyone who lays down miles in a kayak Y'all are beasts!
Comment from : @chickensmack

As a older person i find sit on top easier for me I can't get out of sit in
Comment from : @bonniebriggs3880

Thanks for making this video Dan I'm just getting into kayaking up until now I had only done rentals but have been looking into getting my own I've been really inspired by this river that I've been visiting I see a lot of people having fun swimming, riding around on jet skis or in boats and thought well the lowest point of entry for a water based vessel is a kayak and they're super fun Hoping to pick one up soon and make some memories! Cheers
Comment from : @sponky475

I would pick the sit on top as first time Because when it’s that easy to flip the regular kayak, you don’t want that drama as first timer
Comment from : @karlG3375

I was thinking about a traditional sit-in kayak, but with me being about a 291 Lb rider, I'm starting to think that a sit-on-top will do me better for recreational purposes QUESTION: Is there a type of kayak or a specific line of kayaks you think I should check out, being that I am nearly 300 Lbs?
Comment from : @NorthernWolf910

I have terrible knees due to the line of work that I do and am trying to figure out what would be best for me It's looking like sit on top, between knee issues and wanting a kayak mostly for exploring and fishing on mostly flat water, it's looking like sit on top
Comment from : @Steve-s4b

My theory is if you ever plan on going in the ocean, get a sit on top
Comment from : @theninja001

0:58 I was looking for a way to get into edging, thank you for showing me how to edge!!
Comment from : @DudethatGross

Thanks for the help! It was very informative and helpful
Comment from : @neptunofuzz7638

Well Done !---Concise, Fast paced--Good Job !
Comment from : @paulbrungardt9823

Thank you I enjoyed watching that
Comment from : @hadrianbriggs9506

I use a sit on top At 240 pounds, I cannot fit in most of the sit inside ones
Comment from : @MalgrimAsch

So hit me straight which is your choice
Comment from : @DennyT71

Unfortunately SOT kayaks are under-rated There is a lot of prejudice against sit on top kayaks As an owner of 2 sea kayaks, 1 river kayak, 1 downriver kayak, 2 surf kayaks, 2 surfskis, and an old Necky Dolphin SOT -- I still find the Dolphin a lot of fun to paddle especially in esturaries and rock gardens and for snorkeling Even though I can roll my Dolphin equipped with knee straps and paddle it all day at 325 knots -- the kayak club I belong to refuses to allow me to use it on club trips I think they are missing out on the safety/rescue capabilities that a sit on top like the Necky Dolphin offers
Comment from : @locomotivebreth1910

I found the SOT style to require more core strength, especially important if you're a 6'4" 300 lb 16 y/o boy He flipped so many timesfelt kinda bad when I was laughing my a$$ off
Comment from : @brandysears3546

Sit insides seem dangerous for solo paddlers
Comment from : @katesmiles4208

Good info thanks
Comment from : @katesmiles4208

Get a sit on topbrbrSaver and better for easy accessbrI'm building a fishing kayak, sit on top brPerfect for fishing brbrI fish out of a sun dolphin 🐬 now lol brIt gets the job done, for now!
Comment from : @nflisrigged1395

Been paddling for 33 years on a sit inside Because of all the damage I did to my knees in the service, I can't bend them enough to get in a cockpit
Comment from : @SeanRundell-b6t

How good are inflatable sit insides? I recently bought a paddle board and plan to take some more courses to use it this summer to learn to do faster maneuvers, I come from a background of canoeing and am mostly self-taught, and learned a lot by people who were themselves self-taught so there’s a lot of basic form I need to improve brI did a 5-day trip in Minnesota on canoes years ago But at one point I got to try out a kayak meant for rivers and absolutely loved how quickly it could turn and maneuver and just how fun it was to operate I've really enjoyed the paddle board so far, but I think if I were going to get a kayak of some sort it would probably need to be inflatable for the amount of space I have to store it, and I think I'd rather have a sit inside if it's a kayak versus just putting a kayak seat on my paddle board But not sure if it's really worth it given how compact my paddle board is and my space constraints living in an apartmentat the moment
Comment from : @CFEF44AB1399978B0011

You only show rec Kayaks! Big difference from a fishing yakoh yeh!
Comment from : @johnguth5376

Great video Wondering if you have a video on the gear you are wearing?? I'd be interested in seeing that
Comment from : @jrosalia

The fuck is a beach cruiser
Comment from : @RickR69

I’ve seen a few of your videos now Dan and I find them to be very helpful The way that you explain things in your comparison is very thorough What type of kayaking lifejacket would you recommend for fishing and day tripping on longer paddles?
Comment from : @adamsjm3

7:23 he mentions seating literally as I started looking at seats for sale LOL
Comment from : @jessicaetrifonov369

Thank you for such well detailed video, your honesty and courtesy Right to the point Less than 15 minute video and everything covered HOOAH!
Comment from : @Moses55845

Great video- thanks
Comment from : @jmtab

I really enjoy your videos, I like sit on tops but hate the emphasis on fishingbrIs there sit on kayaks that are around $50000 and are built to perform more like a sit in, good tracking, speed Thanks
Comment from : @marinevet7273

Dan, this video is a 5 star! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a hard time deciding which kayak to get and you helped me make a huge decision! I’m so glad you broke it down and even demonstrate on water that I enjoyed & passed this video to my family & friends Thanks so much, awesome video!
Comment from : @sheka7

Great video! Im going kayaking for the first time in a couple of weeks Im very excited!
Comment from : @doggydoc4uinnc

Very useful video Thanks
Comment from : @CardboardBots

Great video brother!! Very educational
Comment from : @SethsAdventures1977

May I be obnoxious? There’s only sit inside kayaks If you’re sitting on top, it’s called a raft 😜having said that,…I like rafts, too
Comment from : @just-dl

I wonder why the sit-on-top kayaks have you so high up; why not something like an uncovered sit-inside kayak?
Comment from : @rmschindler144

Tried posting my personal comparison, but YouTube is currently eating my comments Thank you for the comparison, it helped confirm some things, and consider some others
Comment from : @1WolfFan

Great videos thank you
Comment from : @wyattflp6163

I'd be to scared to sit out in the ocean 😂
Comment from : @PunkRock101

neither one is better than a canoe I paid $200 for my 15 ft Mad River that weighs in at just over 40 lbs
Comment from : @jeffreyerwin3665

Do you have a video demo of what you're wearing? You don't mind getting fully soaked in your clothes Must be special material
Comment from : @arlenemaxwellcopeland1644

I have thought about kayaking for a long time I am near retirement with knee, hip and back complaints Two weeks ago my co-workers took me out in a sit inside I had so much fun! I’ve now bought a SOT to afford me independence Thanks for the information You did a great job of explaining and I appreciate your effort!!!!
Comment from : @Orangeshebert

At 58 I've owned canoes all my life I just bought a 10' sit inside for a father's day camping trip with my son & grandsons Had a blast, never felt unsafe, my grandson was surprised that it was my 1st time in a kayak Looking forward to many more trips! Thanks for your guidance!
Comment from : @ajoegevara3519

I've used many SOT and SI kayak's I definitely prefer a SI kayak As far as water getting inside that is why i have a small hand pump to get any water out Either way you can't go wrong
Comment from : @RJB

Just got into this and got some stuff for our 2 sit on tops from pelican Besides Rei and dicks Do you have any store recommendations north of or near the Seattle area?
Comment from : @sicecko

First of all, thank you Dan! All of your videos have been very helpful and informative! brCan you please share what boots you're wearing? Are they fully waterproof?brTy in advance!
Comment from : @Haunch18

Excellent video; it demonstrate exactly the differences between the kayaks and more important how it "fits" (67 year old) into your own skill set Thanks
Comment from : @ivanfperez56

Could i fit a toddler in one of these small kayaks? I just bought a 2 person one and its a little bit of an overkill
Comment from : @cagtorres

Sit-in kayak doesnt have a drain?
Comment from : @tarikay93

Nice job god bless
Comment from : @johnr5545

Thank you for the video It seems like the sit inside would be more comfortable for the back
Comment from : @mikelabree

So kind of a hard question— Seeing all the various people out there trying to paddle, what do you recommend for bigger folks? My friends want to get into kayaking as a way to have fun while getting in better shape… But there seems to be very little info, suggestions or recommendations for people who are over the recommended weight parameters of most kayaks…
Comment from : @alexablack8437

I have a stiff knee that doesn't bend all the way SOT is my only option
Comment from : @nobelsteed6440

It just seems you have to be so athletic to get down inside a kayak Don't know many people who have that kind of agility
Comment from : @artfisher1235

I feel sort of torn between this and it may be sort of a pick your weapon situation My wife has a 10' sit in and i have a 10' sit on for fishing I like to fish and the sit on certainly shines here from a visability stand point and being able to stand I also feel like between our two my sot on can navigate much shallower water Again a benefit for fishingbr Now if i were goinf on a trip amd not fishing I would choose the sit in but I feel like having loke 10 different kayaks to choose from us the best choice 😂
Comment from : @ChavsADV

Do you know which kayak would be more durable under normal use?
Comment from : @mavicminipilot

Excellent coverage and advice!
Comment from : @Star-vg7ix

Sit inside scares me because I’m paranoid about snakes or spiders nesting inside it lol
Comment from : @sleemo642

Thanks you top 😍
Comment from : @atlantic_nomads

Thank you so much for the video I found it very informative and loved all your points Thank you for your efforts One question for you, what would you suggest for ease of entry and exiting while having your dog in a sit in kayak?
Comment from : @dinonaccarato2989

Can u do a anchor video in curnt not real swift but a pretty good steady flow
Comment from : @mikebarron5631

Rented both last number Sit in was by far better on my back, faster, easier control and fun Sit on got very uncomfortable after 10-15mins Worst thing about sit on is you have to wear pants in summer otherwise your legs turn sizzling red quickly
Comment from : @AM-vy2pp

My primary concern is that the sit insides are at least 50 more expensive
Comment from : @maricallo6143

Wish I’d seen this before I bought my first and I liked the sit in until I had trouble getting in and out of it I’m 76 yo and quickly decided to sell it and buy a sot and I’m much happier
Comment from : @bettystudzinski7200

Neither of them really have enough leg room for me
Comment from : @66bigbuds

Excelent summary Thanks
Comment from : @fit3k797

Looks to me like you are screwed if you are flipping on a sit in Kayak without assist You get water in, your boat sinks Not good i think
Comment from : @marianiurea6217