I can still easily recommend the Sportsman 120 in 2024: bit.ly/sportsman_gatewoodbrown
@BlueEffigy3 жыл бұрын
lmao we have twins now i just picked mine up from T G canoe and kayak only one in the photic color i could find in texas. you are going to love the scupper holes, no more bilge pump.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@BlueEffigy that’s so awesome! Not having to bilge was one of the biggest reasons to going for a sit on top. The TG guys are awesome, their review of the boat helped me to pull the trigger
@BlueEffigy3 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown i got a video with alex when i was there i will upload it tonight, we definitely need to plan a trip this year
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Oh rad! Definitely upload that and I’ll watch
@BlueEffigy3 жыл бұрын
this kayak is soo stable i made it 5 days down the devils river without falling out once, i need to find someone to edit all this video, sooo much any who, ps the 105L druffle and cooler will fit in the back worked perfect
@Xuevium3 жыл бұрын
I just got a Crescent - Light Tackle 2021 - amazing kayak. It's amazing stability has already saved my life on our ocean here.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That’s a solid kayak! Crescent is a wonderful brand
@dandanb033 жыл бұрын
I get one this Friday! I’ve been waiting for 6 months to get it! I’m very excited
@RyanRossell3 ай бұрын
I really want one of these .. obviously its well balanced for a sit in top..my pelican blows for rapids and dlood water here in Missouri
@GatewoodBrown3 ай бұрын
Yeah the old town sportsans are super stable. Not much tipping over in this guy!
@spencerboaz23853 жыл бұрын
Lol just as I'm moving toward kayaks your headed toward canoes . Just kidding but I did buy my first kayak . Its a Lifetime Cruze 100 . I looked at a lot of kayaks in the $200 range because , being my first I don't know if I will really like them more than my canoes . I lived 6 years on one of my sailboats and ended up building my dinghy because I couldn't find one that was perfect for me . One thing I did learn was that a skeg was a must for tracking , and that was a big influence on my decision on buying the Lifetime Cruze 100 . I have only been out on Toledo Bend Lake but it seems easy to paddle and it doesn't duck waddle as I was afraid it would when paddling . I loaded some of our ( my friend Tim saw mine and bought one also) first trip out on the lake . Wind was pretty bad but the little boats did ok . Drone comes later. Want to get used to kayaks first . kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntxyhsd-ur7RZWg.html
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s just the progression! Trying different types out til ya find what you like. Enjoy that lifetime! It’ll serve a good purpose
@jamesd75273 жыл бұрын
Don't see a pinned comment on price but got an ad from Austin Kayak this morning and believe this model starts at $899 and goes up with longer lengths and accessories, etc...
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Fat thumbed that one! It's pinned now...Yep they start at $899 and go up from there. The model I'm using is $999
@jamesd75273 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown thanks -- I had just come back to correct my comment that was actually based on a Sportsman 106.... BTW you really have me inspired to check out the Frio.... Cheers from NC!!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Cheers! Yessir the 106 is a pretty good deal and balances a lot of features in a manageable size. The 120 seemed like a better option for me though!
@magedojo3 жыл бұрын
Vibe Sea Ghost 130 here. One bit of advice for dealing with a big SOT fishing kayak. Get a nice paddle. Makes a world of difference. I've got a Bending Branches Angler Pro and it paddles like a dream.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Vibe makes a good boat! I’ve got some aquabound paddles that’ll be good for swift water. Also, my bending branches angler navigator will be awesome for calm water
@radicalkonrad765 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, I purchased the big water 132 for many of the reasons you had except I paddle on the great lakes and it's great
@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын
Oh cool! I want to try a big water sometime. Does it feel too big at times? Thinking about storage and loading it up for trips. The 120 is already plenty
@daviddura11723 жыл бұрын
as the owner of a 2019 topwater 120 pedal ......thumbs up!!!!!!! pedal because I primarily fish.....the front handle is a little uncomfortable from different angles ... so I made a handle attached to a rope attached to the handle so my hand grip could swivel......also don't have to been down and lift ...just slightly lift and pull....did the same on the rear handle....
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! I can’t wait to get mine out on the water
@DragonsinGenesisPodcast3 жыл бұрын
Been using Old Town exclusively for about 15 years. Currently rocking a Next (canoe/kayak hybrid) that I absolutely love.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Old town does a great job! I’m going on 5 years using their boats. Solid stuff
@RXAngler3 жыл бұрын
Well deserved brother. I can’t wait to see your new vids.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks nick! I appreciate you being a model in some of the footage haha
@cmhooter3 жыл бұрын
I knew it!! I have the same Kayak in Ember..I love it. The seat is comfortable and I added a thermarest lumbar support (the same that’s used with Jackson Kayaks) One item I would recommend is the Yak Gear Yak Sack. Fits perfectly on the seat under your legs and offers water resistant protection for wallet keys cell phone etc. Congratulations on the new Kayak! Can’t wait to see the upcoming videos!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! Definitely excited about the river trips that’ll be done on this beast. I’m coming out with a small waterproof solution, stay tuned!
@mountainsmoore36573 жыл бұрын
We love Old Town! Me and my buddyJosh and his daughter all have Old Town Nexts, my wife has an Old Town Castille, and I have my trusty Old Town Discovery 158 that I have paddled for YEARS! Hope that you like this one as much as we like our's!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Y’all are an old town crew for sure!
@mountainsmoore36573 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown We are thinking about a couple trips in our neck of the woods that you might be interested in...one in May and one in October...
@gettinintonature33503 жыл бұрын
Perception Pescador 12 ft. is what I got and I love it, Plenty of storage and tracks great great, Been a kayak fanatic for 8 years now. Can't wait to get out there !!!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Perception makes a great boat!
@xwarmangle3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a real winner. Can't argue against good storage capacity and great stability.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m saying! Paddles like a dream too
@robertashley1923 жыл бұрын
I have an old town topwater 106 which is the shorter version of this. While it is very stable and extremely durable it is the slowest thing on water. I have since upgraded to a Jackson Coosa HD and will be breaking it in this weekend. Congrats on the new boat
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Yeah the 106 is wider and shorter which leads to slower paddling. The coosa hd is one of the best sit on top river runners out there
@KentuckyWoodsman3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great choice! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hey kw! Yessir I’m excited to get it out there in the mix. Hope you’ve been well!
@nickbuck48203 жыл бұрын
Bought one last night for me and my wife got the 10 footer they will be our first boats ever but I’m glad to see u get one makes me think we laid a good choice
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I think you made a good choice!
@tomcaldwell57503 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the Old Town Sportman 120. Looking forward to future videos.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom! Another one coming out in a couple days
@karlanm9253 жыл бұрын
Just got a Vapor 10 on craigslist, kayaks are sold out everywhere, it's kinda crazy. Slim pickins on CL. $350 with a paddle. San Marcos last weekend. Lake Georgetown this weekend.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That’s a good deal! Considering kayaks are sold out everywhere
@joshuagerling1838 Жыл бұрын
I just bought the 106 version! Found your channel a few months ago after I got a Lifetime Dalite from Wal-Mart just to fish because I’ve never had any type of boat even though I’ve always wanted one. I live about 15 minutes from the Sulphur River in NE Texas and am planning on doing my first kayak camping trip with some friends this coming week, granted flow rates are high enough. 🤞 Always enjoy seeing new great content, keep it coming!
@GatewoodBrown Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your 106! As you've noticed I'm sure, it is a massive step up in quality over the lifetime. The Sulphur should be fun! I'd bet all this rain will have it running high making camp spots a little tough to find. But hey, no dragging! Looks like it isn't flood stage, just slightly above normal based on the Cooper gauge.
@joshuagerling1838 Жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Thanks for the forewarning on finding a camping spot. Advice I will be appreciating more in real time when I’m out there, I’m sure.
@iowamatt25193 жыл бұрын
Love it Gatewood, Welcome to the club.I just picked up an Old Town Loon 126, quality boats. Just be weary of taking it with Pete on flooded rivers in North Carolina
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! I’d love to try out a loon at some point. That 3 layer construction is nice!
@KeenKayak3 жыл бұрын
Started out with an old town vaper and ended up with an aspire 105. Sold the vaper to my bud and he still uses till this day! Very awesome starter kayak. Nice video man, Hope ya end up loving this new kayak. Can't wait to see more adventures from ya.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you on that! Vapor is great but I’m digging the newer models as well
@TheCort19713 жыл бұрын
i have a feelfree lure 11.5 she is a huge heavy beast. but i have a really nice wheeled c-tug cart for it. fantastic removable seat. lots of space. but she is not going to paddle as easy as your old town sporty. i chose the lure because i take her off shore a lot as well as rivers and streams. great choice for you on the old town.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard great things about the feel free. Definitely sold on the air on top life tho!
@worldeater14983 жыл бұрын
How the hell do you only have 13k subs is beyond me.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s the ultimate compliment! I will say this is sort of the sweet spot for having a rad community and being able to interact with everyone. A lot of the big channels miss being where I am right now
@worldeater14983 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown yeah man I feel you. You’re at the point where it’s no rush and kudos to you. And your content is like that of some documentaries. You can tell much time is spent editing and making sure you get the right shots. Ride on brotha I’ll see you when you’re big☝🏼
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Preesh my man! It’s so fun making these videos, honestly I watch them back as much as a viewer haha. I appreciate your support and look forward to interacting in the comments!
@tonyheimkes3 жыл бұрын
When you first announced you were getting a new Kayak I was totally putting my money on you getting a Jackson Coosa. I still think you made a great choice. The Sportsman is an awesome kayak!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
The coosa was definitely a contender! I know many of the hill country anglers use it and really enjoy it. Looking forward to pushing the old town to its limits!
@tonyheimkes3 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown That's awesome to hear it was a contender! I use a 2012 Jackson Cuda 12 on my river trips and I love it, but there has been so much progress and features added to these boats since I bought my first fishing kayak 10 years ago. I'm excited to see your adventures with the new vessel!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with ya there. All my boats have 10 year old technology (if not older) so it’ll be cool to try something newer.
@anthonybarbour433 жыл бұрын
Love your new Old Town kayak. I just added a Liquid Logic XP10 to the fleet. Looking forward to your upcoming adventure videos. You do great work Gatewood...I thoroughly enjoy your channel.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
LL makes a mean boat! Thanks for always watching and supporting. It means a lot!
@AllThingsOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Moving up with the Old Town sponsorship! As someone who has had a fair bit of experience kayak camping on SOT's I think it's a great choice but just be wary of not packing to heavily in the front storage as I found this is counterproductive to easy paddling.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Justin! Hope you’ve been well my man! You definitely have that sit on top experience so I’m happy to join the club
@SouthernPaddler3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Looking forward to seeing this in your upcoming adventure!! 👍🤙
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you SP! Yeah we will get it in some rapids for a proper test
@canajian3 жыл бұрын
Right on man! Good luck with the new yak.. Look forward to seeing some voyages.. 👋😎👍
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! The voyages will be grand for sure
@brandonrehfuhs74413 жыл бұрын
Awesome Video! Look forward to your upcoming videos using this new kayak
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for tuning in! Can't wait to get it out on the river...
@nomaderic3 жыл бұрын
I agree, even though my sit in is faster and easier to paddle, everytime I go on a river trip I end up reaching for my sit on top fishing kayak. It serves me well. You cant go wrong with Old Town, you made an excellent choice. Oh yea and I know you dont fish much but get a milk crate to put back there lol
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear! I’m excited to see how it compares to my sit in boats. After all, the ascend was rather barge like haha
@bspcyclist3 жыл бұрын
Congrats GW! I was in ACK a few weeks ago looking around and kept coming back to that some boat. Great choice for a well designed high quality kayak. Have fun on your maiden voyage trip!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great looking boat in person! Ack has a lot of options too. A strong offering so hopefully it paddles like I think it will
@mackjenkins77213 жыл бұрын
That's awesome congratulations on your new kayak man. That was a nice choice you made. I cannot wait to see your first trip on the kayak. I know you going to have a lot of fun on it. I know you going to introduce it to the family very well.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I’m definitely looking forward to trying it out
@calebferguson26343 жыл бұрын
I love my oldtown topwater pdl. I also did tons of research and I'm sure you will be pleased with your decision
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get out on the river with it
@calebferguson26343 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I got a deckplate for my pdl over winter so I can hit the river with it this season too. I'm also excited.
@georges32423 жыл бұрын
I almost bought an Old Towne Sportsman peddle kayak but decide against it really wanting a motorized platform. Based on our mentors RX and Mark they are solid boats but not sure about Hill Country rivers. The carrying capacity should be good for longer treks. My Pungo, a 29” wide 12 foot sit-in paddles well (pretty fast). My Tarpon, 31” wide 12 foot sit on top is quite a bit more stable but is slower due to the wide flat bottom. The Pungo has a more efficient arched profile. I’ll be watching you put it through it’s paces. Maybe you’ll start doing fishing videos. 🎣
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I watched TG Canoes and Kayaks review of the old town paddle versions and they had great things to say. They're very experienced paddlers too. The pungo is an awesome boat so you should be totally fine there! I'll keep taking a pole and honing in the fishing skills haha
@johnnyhughes86623 жыл бұрын
Looks like the old town will be a great choice. I picked up the Crescent Lite tackle last summer and have loved it. Defiantly a paddler minded boat. Looking at upgrading my wife pretty soon the old town my be for her. Keep up the great videos!!!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Crescent is a rad boat for sure! I could see myself owning one in the future
@motivemachineworks68905 ай бұрын
How do you like this now for longer trips now that it's been a while? I started kayak camping 2 years ago after kayaking basically for 20 years. (from a little kid until now at 30) and I have absolutely fallen in love with it. Up until this point I have only used Loon 138 kayaks. The ones we have are pushing 20 years old and are absolute tanks. Truthfully, I wish they still made those, but I am absolutely sold on old towns for life. The main thing I don't like is that in order to get gear in the front and back you are pretty much forced to take several smaller dry bags so that they fit. And although this isn't the end of the world I would love to change things up a bit and get something like a sportsman 120 to utilize the rear tankwell and the front dry storage hatch. Btw I am almost definitely going to buy the 60L if I get this boat and I am already 99% sure I'm going to get the boat, just was curious on your thoughts now. One last question, Will you ever bring back the zipper style dry backpack in this video as opposed to the roll top style you sell now? That thing is so freaking sweet.
@GatewoodBrown5 ай бұрын
Greetings! I really enjoyed my time on the Sportsman 120 and the only bad thing I have to say about it is that it is heavy. I load my kayaks on my Jeep's roof so that's a pain but otherwise it was a great kayak camper. However, I now use Crescent CK1 and Lite Tackle II and would recommend those over the Old Town because of the improved handling (but less stability) and being lightweight. The old town sportsmans are barges and the crescents are more paddler focused. You'll be happy with either! Regarding the backpack, it is retired for good in favor of the roll top style I currently have. Plus I'm looking to add the hip pack and sling back into the lineup which is super exciting. The duffel is my flagship item and it performs like a boss for kayak camping, thank you for considering it!
@motivemachineworks68905 ай бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Thanks for the honesty. I can see that about being like a barge (although I've never used a sportsman personally) I found a local distributor for crescent kayaks. 99% sure I'm going to get a lite tackle II. That thing looks sweet! Never even heard of crescent before. Once I get the boat I am definitely going to get a bag or 2 from you! Thanks again!
@PADDLECAMPFISH3 жыл бұрын
Looks like you made a good choice! You have to try the cooler on at least on one of your trips lol! You'll have the room and stability might as well splurge. Thanks for sharing GB can't wait to see it on the water!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha just may try that hard cooler on a flatwater trip!
@calebhumphreys78723 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Can't wait to see the new video!!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah Caleb!
@kevinnuckels3 жыл бұрын
Just upgraded to an Old Town Trip 10 Angler dlx. The build quality is night and day from my previous sun dolphin!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Oh man the build quality is top notch!
@SideTrailAdventures3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a solid boat! That removable seat is money. My Native Ultimate has a similar seat and if feels like I'm paddling in a lounge chair. Looking forward to the trip video👍
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
The seat is so key! I’ve been enjoying it for sure
@K5AMJ3 жыл бұрын
Congrats man! Welcome to the Sportsman Paddle 120 Cool Kids Club! We love ours! Your videos got us into kayak camping! We've got a photic and ember, his and hers. The back well is great for our dogs, german shepherd s and border collies! Hope to see you around the Houston or Texas area sometime!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m excited to actually paddle the thing. Ember looks like a great color, might have to request one of those down the road haha. That well is huge! I was thinking it would be perfect for a dog to join
@lttrg53573 жыл бұрын
That’s a sweet boat. I almost pulled the trigger on it recently as I wanted to upgrade from my Ascend 12T. I ended up going with a Vibe Yellowfin 120. Very comparable specs. The Vibe is lighter but can has a 400lb max capacity instead of 500. The weight reduction was important as I mostly travel solo and the Vibe was still within my budget. But damn that’s a nice boat. Looking forward to the trips to come.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard good things about the vibe. Hard to go wrong with a reputable brand these days
@nefariousllama3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great choice. SOT will definitely be a game changer, both pros and cons. I miss the speed of my WS Pungo, but can turn my Coosa on a dime. That 500 pound capacity sounds awesome too, for a guy my size that enjoys long camping trips.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
It’s been great so far! The sit on top life is definitely something I’m into
@kingstondunk34653 жыл бұрын
Congrats.... you deserve to be sponsored. You videos are amazing. Enjoy the new boat.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@ReWyldOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Hey Gatewood, congrats on the new kayak. You've worked hard for it man! Always love you're videos and that awesome cinematography!!!! I've been looking at the same kayak myself. Can't wait to see it in use in the future!!!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! It’s a lot of fun, hard work to make these videos but yalls comments and interactions make it so worth it
@mikephillips84063 жыл бұрын
Come on, man! Let's see this boats maiden voyage!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Editing the video right now!
@mikephillips84063 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Sweet - I'm looking forward to it!
@cropcircle15513 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see how it handles in rapids
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Same! Should find out next weekend
@mcsailor673 жыл бұрын
Nice !!...been looking at these myself ; also the old town solo or next canoes .
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
The solo and next looks awesome! I like the removable seat of the next, but the lightweight ness of the solo 119
@mcsailor673 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown yeah i want to be able to take our dog with us was why i was looking at them and hauling gear for longer trips . The next has less freeboard which means less windage . They both weigh less than most of the kayak's I've looked at so I'm ok with either . The angler kayaks definitely have more initial stability which i would like just havent found one that i would want to portage due tot the weight . So is it a no on the kokepelli packrafts and why ? i haven't had the pleasurer of seeing on in person let alone take one on the water .
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@mcsailor67 I’ve only used alpacka and it was fun for swift water but I wouldn’t take it on a river trip in Texas. They have terrible tracking and aren’t really meant for much other than steering. Plus your dog could tear it up
@ChavsADV Жыл бұрын
This is an interesting perspective. I've been in my SOT pelican and it is great for adventuring and camping but when surrounded by sit ins you can get left in the dust. Ive gotten it up to 5 mph which is decent for what it is but I've considered going sit in angling kayak as a blend of the two. Thanks for the video
@dustinmcd913 жыл бұрын
The new Venture from crescent seems to compare to this well on paper. I think they list it at 60lbs too.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. Just watched James launch video on it and it’s super appealing. Old Town and Crescent were the brands I was most interested in this go round. Crescent keeps the paddler in mind which is really cool to see
@flonyme81743 жыл бұрын
I just had the ck1 out on the river yesterday. It's really stable, turns on a dime, lightweight, tracks very well, Stays very dry. It is not the fastest boat though. My opinion is it's a great river boat but I would choose something else for open water thats a little faster.
@robbienieman2523 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I have the crescent ck1 and it’s amazing , you would love it
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@robbienieman252 I'd love to paddle a crescent one of these days! They were the other boat in the running for sure
@tgcanoesandkayaks3 жыл бұрын
Hey this is huge!! Enjoy it, the Sportsman kayaks are wonderful!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys! I’m looking forward to paddling it this weekend
@fitnessandthings3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to watching more river adventures! I don't kayak, but I'm researching inflatable stand up boards right now. I'm gonna film those trips once I find the right board. I'm here in the San Antonio area specifically Helotes. Maybe one day we'll cross paths on the river. Keep up the good work!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to see more TX based paddling videos!
@Matt-rt9ws3 жыл бұрын
bro!! thats awesome man!!! Thats what all the effort you put into these videos gets! Congrats again and keep up the good work!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt! I appreciate the kind words and it’s cool to have brands send over kayaks to test out. Ultimately reviews are what help me buy a product so I’m happy to keep that going!
@socrnjazzz3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting choice! Looking forward to hearing how it handles rapids or if there’s any special considerations for scouting etc. SOT kayaks aren’t for me, but I totally get the draw and lots of people in my area love them.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben! I’m excited to try it out on swift water and compare it to my sit ins. One of the driving factors was scupper holes and not needing to bilge a SOT. We will see if those benefits outweigh the paddling ability with a sit in
@socrnjazzz3 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Pete Beck’ll tell you a spray skirt and a good combat roll will keep water out too. 😉🤣
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha he tells me that often! Unfortunately our rivers fall in a weird range. Not enough water to warrant a proper white water boat (too shallow to roll), but enough swift water to quickly fill up a boat with water and drown it. So SOT it is haha
@imlearning.66143 жыл бұрын
Looking good man! Can’t wait to see your review after you get it on the water
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah I’m stoked to get it out on a paddle
@roamwithaustin3 жыл бұрын
Big congratulations man! I might go this same route i’ve been looking at the ascend h12 but this one looks perfect for what i’m wanting!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Austin! I'd recommend trying out the Old Town over the H12. Totally different class of features and functionality
@sethnerowski852 жыл бұрын
Next kayak you try out I would 10 out of 10 recommended a crescent lite tackle.
@GatewoodBrown2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned to the next video I upload in about a week. It just may be a crescent out on adventure!
@TheOutdoorSeeker3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. The kayak looks gorgeous. You got warmer weather down South. For now we are still in early spring. Winter camping was a blast ( for real). Check it out!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
It’s very nice in person!
@myadventureoutdoors3 жыл бұрын
I imagine that will be a very stable boat. Maybe not the fastest but who cares in moving water. Looks like it's built like a tank.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I’d say you’re spot on! Although I’ve had buddies in these big sit on tops paddle pretty fast
@jadewatson24403 жыл бұрын
i just gave a sub. i just bought this kayak. hope to see future videos
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my man!
@BCOutdoors952 жыл бұрын
this means you gotta start tossing more fishing lines , liked the video for sure
@GatewoodBrown2 жыл бұрын
That’s the goal! Need to start bringing more fishing gear to spice up the trip
@BCOutdoors952 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown good idea for sure !
@tx_reaper59733 жыл бұрын
I use a 120 PDL for my trips, works great in skinny water
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to try it out!
@fredsmith17743 жыл бұрын
Buy a Perception Pescador Pro. 12 ft, 57lbs, great seat. The Old Town too heavy to be easily paddled.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I’ve paddles both brands and they do a good job!
@chrisbone2373 жыл бұрын
Sick man! Can’t wait for some kayaking this summer/fall
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
THATS A MUST FOR SURE
@vickaiser3 жыл бұрын
You picked a GREAT one!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully so!
@MrRuben00000003 жыл бұрын
The bonafide SS107 would’ve been a good choice as well! Most stable kayak out there.
@veritas21453 жыл бұрын
Its not a good paddler.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Bonafide makes a great boat for sure!
@genemichael23592 жыл бұрын
Dear Gatewood: Yesterday I bought a Sportsman 120. I figured it would be great if you liked yours so much!! But I do have one dumb question: The cavity under the boat where the "fishfinder" goes seems like a point that would create some DRAG with that sharp rear looking flat face... Have you thought about that? Has it been a noticeable issue in any real way? Wouldn't the boat glide over the water better if it didn't have that? Just wondered what your thoughts and experiences were on that. Thanks.
@GatewoodBrown2 жыл бұрын
Hey gene! Yeah I remember thinking the same thing but it hasn’t been an issue at all. Way less noticeable than I thought it may be!
@SQWIB3 жыл бұрын
Sweet Kayak but I gotta say, I am really surprised with your choice after watching all your videos. Especially the weight, that's a fairly heavy boat for the type of trips you take. I think I would have issues with a sit on because of my build, I need a lower center of gravity. Next weekend, I'll be heading down the Delaware River at the Delaware Water Gap National Recreational area for 3 days on my Pungo 125, possible snow that weekend but hey, we've done that section of the river dodging icebergs. Anyway, Good luck on the new Kayak and I hope its everything you want it to be.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I had to get away from the sit in boats. Bilging was getting exhausting and with the boats getting swamped out constantly I was really eager to try a sit on top.
@12STONESADVENTURES3 жыл бұрын
Great video man! I love my feel free sit on top for stability and storage, but it tracks like a garden tub lol... The old town is a great choice for a sit on top kayak. I recently got the old town loon 120, I'm excited to see how well it tracks and how much less effort it'll take to navigate the local nc rivers!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha that was definitely a concern with the sit on top style! My H10 was basically a bath tub for paddling haha. We will see how the 120 does on flatwater next weekend. The moon is very appealing. Let me know how it ends up!
@jamesd75273 жыл бұрын
I had the 120 Loon for many years but sold when I got my Pungo 120 -- seat comfort edged out the Loon but man that Loon was like a Cadillac out on the water!! NC Native as well!
@12STONESADVENTURES3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesd7527 you should check out the A2 seat in the new loon! I hope she does drive like a cadillac haha.. that's what I'm after; a little bit of comfort and a whole lot of tracking and stability👍
@12STONESADVENTURES3 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I sure will! If I don't get to try it out before then, I'll be hitting the New River memorial day.
@dbf_913 жыл бұрын
Subscribed. Good channel. You should also review your rest of kayaks and show the maintenance you're conducting for them
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Reviews on the other boats are definitely in the plans
@alfredguajardo35623 жыл бұрын
Great info I've been looking to upgrade my yak
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Definitely worth considering based on what I’ve seen so far
@devoncook62473 жыл бұрын
River in my town in mn just opened up hopefully first trip of the season this weekend🤞Great Job on the videos man keep em comin
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Fingers crossed! When you say opened up, is that from ice melt or covide regulations? Regardless, that’s exciting!
@devoncook62473 жыл бұрын
The ice melt it goes from 20 to 60 degrees in 2 days so you never know if it will be sun or snow❄️
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
You guys get some crazy weather up there. We are noticing spring down here so it should be on its way up north too
@MonkeyNAround3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Hooking up with Old Town is great. I love their boats. Their gear is built to abuse.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I tell ya what. It’s built rock solid, can’t believe what I’ve put the vapor through
@MonkeyNAround3 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I have a Dirigo that is 15 years old, and still paddles like brand new.
@thatdude40003 жыл бұрын
Awesome video gatewood! I was wrong what I thought you would get! Hahaha 🤣
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Cas! Man there are so many options its always hard to guess. You got the 'type' correct though!
@thatdude40003 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I’m going back to my roots what I grew up paddling, a canoe! But I’m trying out a 12ft solo canoe for the first time!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll dig the canoe paddling! Old town also makes a sportsman canoe that looks ideal for solo canoe paddling
@thatdude40003 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I like the old town discovery 119. It has the traditional look with the wood thwarts and seat with the black webbing.
@jeffccr36203 жыл бұрын
Wow i am shocked. I thought after hooking up with Pete and the River Kings you were jumping to a Dagger Katana or found an old Prijon Expedition. The fishing kayak is probably your best choice being in Houston. I am in the same position. 2 day round trip just to get to decent class III. But OKC did build a man made white water park in Down Town . Just doesnt work so well to have your hammock tied off to street signs. Guess i could make a sign and say i am a Kayaking panhandler taking donations for my self supported down town white water addiction . Still would be nice to have a white water kayak in the quiver tho.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
It all comes down to the local waters I’ll paddle most! It would be cool to paddle on Oklahoma one day for sure
@Walker82kg3 жыл бұрын
Ultimate fx by native watercraft omg you'll love it
@Walker82kg3 жыл бұрын
Old town next is good to little bigger
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Both are great boats for sure!
@Thesamonwar3 жыл бұрын
Sportsman gang 💪💪
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah my man!
@TripSmith3 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff Gate! Wish I would take the time to make quality videos like you do..... Lol Oh well, maybe one day. You probably know, but that "dry storage" you mentioned isn't always dry ;)
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks trip! Man it’s a big effort to keep that quality up but it’s the type of video I like to do. Make sure to toss me an invite when you get the C Dory outfitted and sea worth! That is going to make for some amazing videos...so stoked for you. Yep, dry storage still requires dry bags! Hah
@keithdailey46093 жыл бұрын
My Sportman 120 is on its way, I should ha e it next week. Until then I am looking forward to your adventures and feedback on its performance.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
You’re so close! I’ll be taking mine out this weekend
@keithdailey46093 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown i am looking forward to your review.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
@@keithdailey4609 cheers to that!
@markweldon12283 жыл бұрын
Hey Gatewood. Thanks for the kickass inspirational videos! My wife and I are getting a lot out of them. We are new to the sport, loving it, and looking to upgrade in the future. The Old Town Sportsman series is our current focus because we fish and want to also be able to run Texas rivers, kayak camp, etc. Seems like a fantastic boat at a great price point for those applications! We're trying to decide between the 105 and the 120. My question to you is, after you've had it a while now, how maneuverable is the 120 in fast moving current? Obviously, it will paddle better in a straight line, but we want boats that are able to run swift water as well.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much for the kind words!! Means a lot to hear that. Get a 120 for you and a 106 for your wife! Honestly the best thing to do would be to test them out. I know TG canoes has a 106 and 120 available to demo. I love the 120 but would have to paddle the 106 to honestly answer how it performa
@JerseyMike6O93 жыл бұрын
I had the 10ft and it was horrible,it was a tank! I swore the thing moved fast into the wind and current than with it......
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
This longer version should have better fluid dynamics for paddling
@jeepXstreme3 жыл бұрын
Watching your vids, I was wondering if you were going with a wilderness systems or old town sportsman. I have had wilderness, then vibe and just bought 2 sportsman's before watching your video for alot of the same reasons. I did choose the 10ft 1s myself but 12s nice also. I'm 6'9 260 and its comfy and compact and holds the weight and gear for camping. Love it so far! I also enjoy ur videos and knowledge on camping gear etc. Thanks!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Both are good options for sure! I appreciate the kind words too!
@lincolnmasuisui58523 жыл бұрын
Good choice father earth
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@atlas-x57173 жыл бұрын
Nice kayak ! Old town paddles flat...lol. To bad you didn’t look at or maybe you did LOL. The Crescent Litetackle durable and light great storage. Also made in Georgia.I know I know there’s always somebody out there always going to say other kayaks are better LOL but whatever works for you👍🏼sorry to be the Karen downer LOL. Have a great and safe summer and we look forward to watching some of those new videos.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Haha I guess I’ll find out next weekend! I had seen the hull shape and lots of footage. Compare that with the specs and I had an estimate of how it’ll paddle. The real test is once I’m in the water. Crescent makes an awesome line up of kayaks for sure
@atlas-x57173 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown 👍🏼👍🏼 We are testing tomorrow for sure “Ohio gang Great Lakes”.
@atlas-x57173 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown Gatewood you can’t beat free man try it out.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Will do my man! Y’all have fun up there
@patrickclynch47803 жыл бұрын
Hey there. Just started seeing your videos yesterday. I have had a kayak (5 or more) since 1999. So do you have an information source for camping on central Texas rivers 2 nights or so. Love your commentary and congratulations to Lisa your new wife! I live in Pflugerville, 68 years old. Thank you.
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Just start mapping them out and you’ll find a fun one!
@xella35253 жыл бұрын
Bring the dry bag backpacks back!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned soon...
@Beyondthebackyard-au3 жыл бұрын
I love buying new kayaks :) can you ever really have enough?
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Nope never! Haha
@konopamike2 жыл бұрын
I'm torn between the Old Sportsman 120 or the Ascend H10, I want something that has room for storage and stable.
@GatewoodBrown2 жыл бұрын
Sportsman 120 all day every day without question. Even the 106 is a good option. For what I like doing the ascend is decent, but not even half as good as the sit on tops
@konopamike2 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown I'm glad you replied, earlier this evening I ordered the 106 and I can't wait to get on the water!
@lagunariooutdoors50053 жыл бұрын
Nice
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Chazmg13 жыл бұрын
only negative I see is weight. Thats what stopped me from getting a more fishing oriented sit-on top kayak.
@oscarwithano79743 жыл бұрын
GW, great vid! Much helpful info. & awesome quality in these videos. Was wondering what kind of camera you use?
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I use a Sony a7iii for my ‘big’ camera
@oscarwithano79743 жыл бұрын
@@GatewoodBrown thanks for replying!
@seanconroy36103 жыл бұрын
I just bought 2 of them!
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Dang I’m jealous! Haha
@caseya4633 жыл бұрын
Popcorn time! Great content. What's the farthest north river video you've done? I'm from Kansas and our rivers are dirty. I've been debating between a float in Texas or the Ozarks. Travel time being the biggest hold up.
@AceGoodheart3 жыл бұрын
I have a Wilderness Pungo 10ft. How well should this boat do on rivers like the Frio and Llano?
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That would be a great boat for these rivers! Just make sure to bring a bulge pump
@bigoutdoorscoffeeco.42333 жыл бұрын
What were some of the other kayaks you were looking at?
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Crescent was definitely in the mix since they focus on designing hulls for paddlers. Fantastic boats over there
@210SAi3 жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between a small canoe and a SOT Kayak?
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Quite a bit! I’ll probably make a video about that
@michaelrobbins53023 жыл бұрын
Old Towne is still a big box kayak
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
That may be true for some of their models like the vapor. But high end boats not so much
@arcana19733 жыл бұрын
Why you chose it? Because they sent it to you
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Great question! For the reasons outline in the video. I actually requested it from them to try out and see what it’s performance is on the rivers I paddle
@samh81303 жыл бұрын
Can I buy your H10? I'm in texas as well and can't find one. It's your fault I want one so I feel it's your duty to help me get one now 😂
@GatewoodBrown3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha I’ve actually done something with mine! You’ll see in a coming episode