Bluewave Glider 2 ½ Year Review. Kayaking Q&A, and Tips. & Tricks.

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Having owned my Bluewave Glider Drop Stitch Kayak for 2 ½ years, and with over 300 hours out on the water, I thought it was time for another review. Also in this video, I share some tips and tricks and answer a few of my viewer's questions in relation to this kayak and other paddling-related matters.

TIME CODE (Chapters)
0:00 Intro.
1:23 Kayak seat mod.
5:39 Optimal solo paddling seat position.
7:49 Cleaning the kayak (my maintenance routine).
9:15 Q&A. Painting your kayak!.
11:01 Q&A. My preferred skeg (fin) size.
14:47 Q&A. What kayak paddle do I use?.
16:00 Q&A. Am I to old to start kayaking?.
17:29 Q&A. Tip to make life easier for yourself.
20:28 Q&A. Summary of the kayak's performance after years of use.
23:02 Protecting the bow and stern.
24:07 Kayak bag.
28:57 Outro.

ABOUT THE SEAT ADAPTION:
I have been asked why I did not attach Velcro strips to the kayak deck to secure the kayak seat.
I did think about attaching Velcro strips to the drop stitch deck, however, my solo seating position alters depending on the amount of kit and activity I am carrying out. Also, the gel pad adds to the comfort on long distance paddles. I also have another kayak with a D/S base, so the pad is transferable between the kayaks.


Some links to products mentioned in this video:

2-PART ADJUSTABLE SYMMETRICAL KAYAK PADDLE
225-235 cm (can extend to 240 cm)
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/2-part-...

0-15PSI 12V/15A ELECTRIC PUMP FOR INFLATABLE STAND-UP-PADDLE BOARDS AND KAYAKS
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/0-15psi...

BLUEWAVE GLIDER FULL DROP STITCH KAYAK (RED)
https://bluewavekayaks.com/glider-dro...

INFLATABLE KAYAK ROLLER BAG / BACKPACK.
https://bluewavekayaks.com/inflatable...

GEL SEAT
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

MEMORY FOAM SEAT CUSHION
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

KAYAK SKEG
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tusenpy-Trac...

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COMING SOON...
My next two kayak related videos will be as follows:
 Story Ranger 1-Person Hybrid Inflatable Kayak - Unboxing & First Impressions.
 Story Ranger 1-Person Inflatable Kayak - On The Water Review.
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