The float bag coming out just goes to show how a situation can escalate.

I usually don't comment on videos, but your dedication to teaching us is outstanding! What you did looked really miserable, but you did it for us and remained upbeat. You're the best, Dan & Seth!!

Dan taking a few for the team. That's no joke man. I don't know how cold that was but it LOOKED cold. And can we just talk about Dan hanging out in the water to narrate the video? If you got flipped you'd be getting back in as quickly as possible. Dan hanging out in the water and then going back in! Big thanks for the great content.

Swimming with the paddle was a true sign of a professional hahaha smooth

Don't know much about Kayaking, but I have been in very very cold water. The fact that you were able to speak clearly and move your body they way you did is amazing. That dry suit is obviously incredible and could be the difference between life and death. Thanks for the video.

Keep in mind that paddling your kayak to shore is not always an option. Deep shorelines, thick bush, etc may make things challenging.

“Oh, wasn’t expecting that.” Classic words that go after “Here, hold my beer.” Kudos for the very informative video. Cheers!!!

haha well one of the good things about being old is you realize what you should not do. I have trouble getting into a dry kayak from land. I'm not kayaking in the cold or anywhere I can't swim in. Limiting but keeps me alive. Enjoyed watching the demo.

Amazing video! Seeing a pro go through the paces in calm water really demonstrates the need for good gear, practice and thinking through these scenarios each time we go out! Thanks Dan!

snowcapped mountains in the background kept it real, dang.......... 🥶

This should be required watching for every new oru owner. Lot of us are inexperienced paddlers. The oru bull heads seem to be for keeping the structure only and do nothing for buoyancy. I’ll be purchasing float bags. I read ina form the oru float bags on there site don’t fit the inlet/lake very well but there are 3rd part options that for better.

Great video that shows how challenging self rescue can be and the value of floatation as well as proper gear for survival! I have to commend you for the guts it took on such a cold day; it was entertaining and very informative! I had to laugh a couple of times because I know what you're going through to make this video...thanks for your dedication to teaching us what we need and how we can use it to stay safe out there!

Thanks Dan/Seth. Important content. I hope the key lesson everyone gets from watching is that you really have to go out and do these tests/practice with your own equipment. I have an Oru Bay (closed deck) and I fully know its limitations. I've taught myself a few rolls in it and know how much water it takes on. I've done dozens of cowboy self rescues and have figured out how to empty the cockpit pretty fully before reentry. I've done a few t-rescues with friends. And I always use float bags. I've mainly had it on relatively flat water, but also in some more challenging conditions in SF Bay, like crossings to Treasure Island and Angel Island. The Oru can do a lot, and it can be a great entry kayak for people who have space/transport/weight considerations. The danger I feel is how Oru tends to market things, glossing over how people should truly be prepared and what conditions they should really be in. So I hope people heed what you're saying. And after a year and 35+ outings in my Oru, I graduated to a Seaward Quantum a few weeks ago. There's certainly a difference, but I wouldn't have plunked down for this one if I hadn't fallen in love with the sport via the Oru.

Thanks for all you do to educate us paddlers. Years ago your videos helped me pick my first kayak and your videos helped me pick my current kayak, a Crescent Lite Tackle. I’ve learned how to paddle, how to board my kayak, how to re-enter my kayak after a flip, and so much more from your videos. Thank you!!

The float bag popping out is the best part of this situation because it's the moment it gets real. I have a front float bag and just a sealed bulkhead rear. But I think I might be wise to put a bag in the back anyways just in case the lid fails. A lot of effort went into your video. Thank you

Your sacrifice is appreciated. Great demonstration!

Thank you for being so brave to tip the oru over! Just got an oru inlet and I’ve been nervous about tipping over. I go out by myself which is the reason I got such a fantastic concept of a kayak. I am in my 60s and it is easy to carry and put together. I got my foldable Oru because I was tired of waiting for someone else to go with me on beautiful kayaking days.

Hey, you are my Hero Of The Day! Bathing in such a weather is not the most pleasant thing to do...

Thanks, Dan, that was very helpful. And we appreciate you getting in that cold water for the comparison.

Another fantastic video for us beginner yakers…thanks Dan 😎

Awesome, thank you so much for putting up this video

Nice techniques Dan - learn something new each time I watch!

That was quite the eye-opener! I will be practicing kayak re-entry once things warm up around here- thank you for your efforts in putting this together!

Very nice work under challenging conditions! Great to see the dedication to your craft!

Well done! I really appreciate all the efforts you put into making this video! :)

Helpful video. I'd be happy to see more like it.

Bless your heart for the demonstration in such conditions❣️

Great real-life test and demo! First time I see it this well demonstrated for the Oru.

Thank you for testing for our safety and knowledge ❤

Thanks for a great video showing limitations and benefits.

Man I was cold just watching you! Thanks for what you do!

Great demos on a cold day ! Will have to share with my paddlers Thanks Dan

I’m so glad you did this video.

Dan - you're bananas, but in the best way!!! Love your commitment to the sport! I think you've masterminded a whole new way of getting in a full body workout!!

Excellent video and so helpful.

Excellent demo in real conditions. I paddle on larger Arizona lakes with 2 seniors in Orus. And the bulkheads and one ladies float bags come out of place easily. But it did show Oros float, and pros can get back in and importance of float bags. One has taken kayak class but self rescue not taught. Keep doing such videos

Much needed video - always informative and definitely important to know! Watching the video I was gripped with fear knowing how difficult it looked trying to first of all drain the kayaks and then go back in - and this was watching a pro do it!! Will definitely sign up for a safety course come Spring!! Thanks for all your informative video Dan!

Thank you for this! This was the last piece of info I needed before pulling the trigger on the ORU. I don’t have the space for a kayak otherwise.

I love the last segment of the video where you're paddling underwater to get to the shore. Thanks for chilling your bones to educate us!

Im in Europe buying my first kayak and learning the basics from your video. I need to admit your dedication and experience is top notch. Big fan. Regards

So grateful for your demonstrations. Thank you. Man that looks cold, hope you do these tests in summer months going forward. I just got an Oru Inlet and we flipped ours and it's near impossible to empty. We had to swim it to shore for the recovery. I'm now going to buy the flotation bags for the same reasons you demonstrated. Also going to look at a hard shell kayak to add to the fleet. Thanks again. Love your channel

Thanks - great video! One thing I learned about the floatbags from Oru: Do not fully inflate them, they work with 80-90% inflation - and than will not come loose. AND be sure to secure to secure the bulkheads safe with the velcro.

Woohoo! Get in that cold water! Definitely worth the watch. VERY useful.

Hey Dan I loved the video as always….Very informative. I was wondering tho on the second run without the floatation if you could use your paddle to raise the yak out of the water to get the water out a little better.

Awesome video. People have to account for your expertise as they watch you flip over a kayak. Totally two different worlds watching you and when it happens in real life to them.

Thanks so much for keeping it real!

This was incredibly entertaining to watch. Do more of these instructional videos please.

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What a champ, I would not even go on water anywhere near that cold, cause stuff happens, doing it on purpose THREE times, lol, wow, I am not sure if people know how hard it is to do that in cold water, bad enough in warm water !

After watching this video, it should remove any doubt in why you shouldn't buy a folding kayak. Flipping a kayak and getting back in is tough enough, but Dan did it 3 times in frigid water which makes it even tougher.

You are a brave man! It's way too cold for getting in the water. I try my hardest not to go overboard in the first place. But I think no matter what's I will be swimming the boat to shore to drain the boat and get back in. I usually don't go far from shore in case I do go in the lake. I also put a paddle leash on the paddle so I don't lose it. Especially if I am reaching around the back of the boat for a cold water from the cooler. I can let go of the paddle and know it's not going anywhere without me.

just bought a sit on top kayak to be able to fish and spend time with my girlfriend on this hobby that is new to us. Watching your videos is super helpful and informative

You sir are a trooper

Oru’s marketing is putting people at risk. Images of people on their products in jeans on very cold water.

Very informative.

I found your video both interesting and entertaining, even though I have a sit on kayak 👍🏻

Thank you!

Hi Dan. We enjoy learning from your videos. They are very helpful. We are curious as to if the ORU float bags were installed with the hose on the outside and covered with the bow and stern fairings? Cheers.

Thank you for this video demonstration. I just purchased the Inlet in black. I went ahead and purchased the float bags as an additional precaution. Of course, the best scenario is to never capsize, am I right? Seeing how it handles in this situation was beyond value. I’m not sure I could haul my ass back into the boat. I would likely just kick the boat back to shore. I never paddle too far from shore for that very reason. Amazing VID. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Awesome remount back onto a trapper keeper.

You got this bro! Crazy 30 degrees

I think flipping over in a kayak is something a lot of begginers underestimate. They might get in one of those sea touring kayaks where you are almost stuck inside them. You could be all alone in the middle of a lake and have it happen for the first time. I bought a wide open pungo just for this reason, terrifies me to think of being underwater with my legs stuck in the boat. Thank you for this video.

Thanks for this video, it was very well done. I insert the bags nearly empty with the fill valve led out of the end of the boat. Then strap the boat together as tight as I can. Then line up the velcro. I fill the bags with a tiny portable pump and tuck the hose under a strap which keeps the bag with the boat if things go south. Less chance of the bulkhead becoming dislodged, but not 100%.

Ffs the commitment in this video. Much respect

I'm not sure about the new Eddylines, but mine has flotation. I tested it out the first day out in it, but it does not sink. Granted mines from the early 2000s. Absolutely a great boat manufacturer, have a Skylark and a Sandpiper both early models.

Hi great stuff. I've had an Inlet for 3 years, float bag doesn't work well at the front, no problem at the back.

GREAT video and public service!

Thanks for doing this video. I feel cold just watching this video and it's 105 outside!

Where was this filmed? Thank you for such an educational material 👍🏻

As a sea kayaker, I've always added a lot of extra floatation when paddling my Oru Coast, but I see a lot of paddlers in Inlets and Lakes that have none or even wear a pfd

I only fill the float bag enough to fill the space, not so much that it pushes the bulkhead out. I would not go out in conditions that would result in hypothermia if I capsized. When I flipped mine intentionally to attempt a self rescue, I wasn’t able to re enter the vessel; I was able to unlatch the boat so it did not hold water and easily swim it back to shore.

Brave man

Do you have a video on cold weather gear? Right now, if its cold, I just don't kayak. Cold weather gear could extend my season. I've already started to gear up for colder weather camping to extend my camping season as well.

Thanks for the vid, and I learn some useful techniques thanks to you sharing your experience & knowledge. But I have to ask one thing. Whose idea was standing up in the kayak to get water ingress -that was bizarre

That sky 10 makes him look like a giant. The legend is,He is half man half yak.

Which float bags do you think would be best in a pelican mustang 100 kayak

This video gives me a few insights on remounting methods/options. I was learning to get back into my Itiwit x500 Strenfit high pressure inflatable kayak this summer (on flat sea, in low tide). I was trying to adapt the surfski way of doing it but it wasn't going too well. Still as a beginner, coming here in search of efficiency, leaving with a few new ideas to try next season. Thank you Dan. I highly appreciate all the hard work you put out for us out there 👍 Cheers, Tom

Great video. The Oru isn’t as attractive a proposition as I thought…! I think I’ll stick to looking for a solid construction!

One of the main reasons I’m looking at the sea eagle and not the Oru

You just got a new subscriber. Have to ask how deep where you, as in did you have your feet on the bottom ?

👍👍👍 !!! Hardshell will always be better.

Thanks for this, Dan! Rather frightening, actually, and reinforcement for not going out alone and dressing for immersion. What do you think would be the challenge in an inflatable like the Aquaglide Chelan (140), which is what I have

Bro, the drowned rat look is really popular these days. You rock that look! 😜 can I introduce you to the paddle leash? I noticed a few times where one would have served you well. I’ve seen some that attach to your wrist, but I have mine connected to my yak. That way, you can grab either boat or paddle and you’re good. 🤗 more seriously, that looked painful. Dude, you struggled and you’re a pro. Us mere mortals would paddling the crystal seas if we tried that! The Ora’s saving grace it’s light weight. But I don’t think I’d ever take that out. I’ve got an inflatable and that’s portable enough for me. The Oru is cleverly designed but this video is about as good an ad for Intex as I’ve ever seen! Even the eddyline! Much better but that’s a tight fit on you! Sitka or sandpiper would probably been a more comfortable Re-entry. Thank you for doing this. As others have mentioned your dedication is noticed and is appreciated.

Brrr! Giant (albeit blue, perhaps?) cojones. Thanks for your videos and dedication!

Hey man do you ship boats? I bought my first entry kayak because of your videos. It was a mustang 100. Now I'm ready to upgrade!!!

did you mention the water temp? ive got a 3/2 wet suit because the springs in fl at 72 feel cold to me lol. ive also used it in 52 degree water in the rivers and creeks in north ga. i also use my neoprene socks and gloves in that water if im planning to swim in it

Wowzer..... your are crazy man...... heck no I willing get into the cold water for what?.? Thx Dan. Always keep your camera man so he can record your unconscious self. 😮No... your good. Be safe

You should do this again with a kayak that has a single bulkhead like the pungo, and compare it with a kayak that has two bulkheads in the front and rear. It would be interesting to see how the self rescue techniques differ.

I hate cold shock....... That was enlightening, I've only ever used a sit on top. I kind of presumed a sit in would just fill up and sink, now I know different. And I'm starting to think that fold up Kayaks need folding up and leaving somewhere out of sight. About the only thing it's proved to me so far is that there is plenty of scope for improvement.........

Nothing like waiting a few months and doing that test in Lodi lake....... or not.....poor Dan, thats dedication.

02:59 "That is such a bummer." 😅 Yeah, that boat looked like a bad time, maybe an inflatable would be better for portability, floatation, and safety.

😂 ok thats a pretty cool thumbnail

For anyone who didn't notice the "Saraaaahhh i'm sinking" reference, watch "Max falling out of kayak"😂

Was concerned about your paddle getting away from you. Would have been a problem in windy conditions. I don’t think I would want to take an Oru on big water.

Where did you get your life vest?

And if you are not touching the lake floor?

What if you cannot reach the surface, how then lift it up full of water?

Why didn’t you made the test in summer? I gave a thumbs up out of pitty 😅

Thanks you got iron balls 👍😎

What is it sinking about?