Old Town

Loon 106 Recreational Kayak

Loontastic

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Outstanding Performance. Should have bought one sooner.

Great for all ages

I bought this for my 76 year old mother since she was looking for a light-ish weight kayak. Her pervious kayak was an Old Town Egret, about 30 years old. She was impressed with all the updates- extremely comfortable seat, cup holder, dry storage, etc. I have used it as well and it paddles like a dream. I think it will be a good beginner kayak for my son to use when he's old enough as well.

Good kayak so far

Bought a little while ago, glad I got the 106, fits just right in my storage unit lol

Old Town makes Excellent kayaks ! However they are extremely expensive !

Loon 106

Love it. Comfortable and just what I was looking for

My first kayak

Stands straight up in my storage unit. My first kayak but I crossed Amistad in it. I'm not the one to ask but it seems strong and durable. I am happy with my purchase can't wait for spring too use it more in south Texas.

Disapointed

Familiarity:

I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

Size Bought:

10 Foot

Height:

5' 9"

Weight:

165

The Kayaks are absolutely incredible. But both came with major deep scratches and one came with a deep gash in the side of the hull. When they came off the truck they were only wrapped in plastic. No protection whatsoever around the hulls. Also, we did not get the Kayak locking lids that go on the back of the Loons. We got the lid that is held down by ropes. I am disappointed for sure about this because we spent almost 3K on everything and I would expect to get something a with a little more damage control effort. Makes me weary of buying from here again. Customer service is helping me through the situation now and they're easy to talk to about it. But it still can't change the fact the above has already happened after waiting two weeks for these boats. :(

Best thing I did for myself this year was buy this

I’d been in need of a kayak upgrade for nearly two years and was tethering between 2 models. I was fortunate to locate this one in photic right around the corner, which sealed my decision between the two models and at this point I’m chalking it up to “fate”. I live in a beach town on the Ling Island Sound and wanted something that could perform on the nearby river, in the flat salt marshes and of course that I could cart down the street and launch in the Sound on days that aren’t snotty. I also wanted something light enough that I can hoist it the back of my Jeep Gladiator without help. This ticked all of those boxes. Since buying it I have taken it on all sorts of water types and she performs like champ! Tracking is a dream and I love the speed! I have a standard run of the mill paddle too. I can only imagine what improvements I will experience when I upgrade my paddle next spring. If you’re tossing between this model and another - don’t. Get this one. Period. The seat is Uber comfortable. It’s easy to launch, even when conditions aren’t great and is easy to clean and care for.

Best Kayak out there!

These are hard to find right now, so when I found one nearby that was in stock I pounced on it…. It was a replacement for an older Dirigo that I had enjoyed for many years. I fell in love with the Loon model during a vacation in Maine. The craft is very steady, and tracks straight. The seat is super comfy (much better that the Dirigo’s seat), and I love the convenience of the removable console. I will never own anything but an Old Town, due to their history, their supreme build quality, and the beauty of their boats. This is American craftsmanship at its finest. I have used it so far in some Virginia lakes and slow moving rivers, and can’t wait to explore some North Carolina black water next spring. P.S. When my husband saw mine he got the same one in black cherry!

Great Quality Kayak

I've been kayaking for a year, so I do not consider myself an expert, but I am a research freak when it comes to spending my hard earned money on something new. I've done alot of research on kayaks and have used at least 4 different brands so when it came time to purchase a new one, there was only one decision hard for me. What color? Old Town, in my opinion, is the best for quality and best bang for your buck. The seats in the Loon are the most comfortable on the market. I love this boat above all the others I've been in. If I had one thing I would like changed, is move the adjustable foot rest 4" forward. (This would be a general rule for all the brands). I'm 6'-5" and when it comes to kayaks, I feel the tall people are never considered. The first thing I had to do with my new kayak was move the foot rest and epoxy the original holes. This would still work for the shorter users as there is a large range of adjustments, but that 4" makes a world of difference for me. You will not be disappointed in your purchase no matter what Old Town product you decide on.