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Top 5 Kayak Upgrades | How to Choose the Right Kayak

Dec 19, 2025
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Choosing the right kayak is a crucial decision, as it will dictate how fun, comfortable and safe your paddling experience is. In this video, we look at the top 5 reasons to spend additional money for an upgraded kayak. If you'd like to support me in creating videos, feel free to 'Buy me a coffee'. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KenWhiting KAYAKS Pakayak Bluefin 142: https://pakayak.com/?ref=ken Intex Challenger K1: https://amzn.to/3u276JY Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK Gear I have tested and recommend: Paddles: Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3HRZCyq Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://tidd.ly/3jND8qB