NRS Slipstream 139 Deluxe Raft Fishing Package Review - AQ Outdoors First Thoughts Series

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The crew from AQ Outdoors were fortunate enough to try out the new 2022 NRS Slipstream 139 Deluxe Raft Fishing rig on the Kootenay River. This video covers the highlights, areas of concern and everything in between from this first trip with the boat.
0:26 Overview
1:14 General features
2:22 Frame features
2:56 Paddling experience
4:50 Areas of concern
5:15 Summary & key highlights
6:30 Pricing
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@Chris-hj3lc 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I currently run a FlyCraft Stealth X and plan on adding this to my line-up. The Stealth X is light enough to launch in areas with no boat ramps or vehicle access and I wheel it on a canoe cart through the woods for those hard to reach spots. However, when the shoreline space is adequate for a trailer put-in/take-out, this NRS raft would take the gold in that category!

@AQOutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Our pleasure! Thanks for checking out the review and for the comment.

@waynehanshue712 10 ай бұрын

What’s your opinion on Smith Fly Big Shoals. I really like it just checking out other Mfg. Might want something different. Thanks

@AQOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking the video and the comments/questions. I am not familiar with that Smith rig, so I looked at it online to get a feel for it compares to the Slipstream. At a very first glance I think the NRS boat is definitely built to be used in more dynamic river environments, it will certainly take a beating. The boat material is (from what I can tell) more durable than the Smith boat. I would think from a performance standpoint the Slipstream may have an upper hand but hard to tell without paddling it. Ultimately, both get you out fishing in a functional and comfortable way.

@warrguitars 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. I am thinking about getting one of these. What is your opinion on urethane vs. the material NRS is using? Is urethane worth the extra cost? is there some advantage besides cost in favor of the NRS material? Every mfg is trying to sell their advantage but cutting through the bull is challenging. SOTAR seems to have a big following for this reason but much more expensive. Thank you much for your input.

@AQOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking the review out and for your comments and questions. To address the PVC vs Hypalon question is a bit of a long one... Ha ha.. fortunately we have a blog post we did on the pros and cons of each. You can see it here: aqoutdoors.com/a/blog/hypalon-vs-pvc-raft-whats-the-difference Annecdotally however, unless you are looking at very heavy duty commercial or whitewater use the PVC is more than sufficient.. Hope this helps and let us know if you have any more questions..

@ryanmerkel9933 18 күн бұрын

how has the 35# anchor been working with e139 SLPISTREAM? Mine is impossible to pul;l up even doubled up with the pully

@AQOutdoors 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. We haven't seen any problems with ours, however in full transparency we have not used it a whole bunch. I wonder if yours has some sand, gravel or grit Court in the pulley perhaps? We also haven't seen any inquiries from units we've sold with this issue. I imagine it is something that NRS are perhaps aware of? And if that's the case it would be certainly worth bringing it up with them. Thanks again for checking out the video and let us know if we can help in any other way

@hntrains2 Жыл бұрын

A great video; well done! The boat is extremely expensive, as very many out there actually are. A third of the price, if not less, would make more sense - considering the manufacturing costs. Also, the boat would do much better in white water if it were fitted with a splash guard - a feature found even on boats which cost a few hundreds of dollars. The size makes it a boat for two, not for three, if considering multi-day trips.

@AQOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts.

@kashfiqbal Жыл бұрын

Any suggestions for a similar boat that's cheaper?

@AQOutdoors Жыл бұрын

@@kashfiqbal thanks for checking out the video. There are certainly more cost effective rigs out there. However, we are not super familiar with them as we tend to sell and try the mid to higher end rafts. Where you can save money on a raft rig are: - Materials. Look for lower quality PVC and nylon boats - No high pressure floor. This adds a large amount of production costs. Boats with regular floors will be less money - More simple (or no) frame setups. The NRS rig has a very customized frame to maximize performance and fishability. There are a number of brands that offer more cost effective, less featured options than NRS for sure.

@shaunlehman9158 Жыл бұрын

Wrong and wrong you are clearly clueless

@DanCorbettBoulder Жыл бұрын

I am looking for a fishing raft for primarily reservoirs in Colorado with my 6 and 10 year olds. The one closest to our house doesn’t allow trailers. Are a few rafts that you would recommend, fairly easy to setup/break down, and handle well on flat water? Thanks!

@AQOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hi Dan. Thanks for the comment and for checking out the video. Whilst the kids are the size they Re you coukd very easily do the small version of the slipstream. It fits (inflated) in the bed of a full size pickup. The high pressure floor means that the boat is easy to stand in and is nimble on flatwater. If the fishing portion is less important or a simple setup is sufficient, you could consider the STAR Hi Five with a simple rowing frame. Where in Colorado are you? The crew at Colorado Kayak Supply have some great knowledge and options in your state..

@davehughes5587 Жыл бұрын

Is the small version of the slipstream the 120 model? Or other?

@clemp3010 Жыл бұрын

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@ahigby5015 Жыл бұрын

How does the boat track? Seems like the floor is just flat without any ridges like most self bailing rafts.

@AQOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video and for the question. I would say the boat is designed to be more manuevarable that to have a focus on tracking. It still went in a straight line well on flatwater, but we certainly commented more on how nimble it was thabn how well it tracked.

@andrewhomik1036 Жыл бұрын

What kind of cooler is on it ?

@AQOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew. I am not 100% sure the exact model as it was another person's cooler. It was however an Igloo brand one. I did a quick search and I think it is the one in the link below. However I am not certain of this. www.igloocoolers.com/products/imx-70-qt-cooler?variant=32110222737491

@Paqq6969 6 күн бұрын

Overpriced just because it’s labeled “fishing” so all the sheep bite at it. When in reality you can buy a star and customize your frame for cheaper and it will be set up way better. Every honest salesman that’s not trying to rip you off will tell you the same thing