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Thoughts on inflatable kayaks?
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:37 pm
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:37 pm
Anyone have one? I'm intrigued at the portability factor of it and for the type of kayaking I'm looking to do(flat lakes...kayaking for a few hours at a time...no fishing)...,seems like it could be a good fit for me.
Just wondering if anyone on here has used them before and if they liked them.
ETA: I want a sit on top one
Just wondering if anyone on here has used them before and if they liked them.
ETA: I want a sit on top one
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 1:40 pm
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Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:40 pm to lsunurse
My exwife has one. I blew it up once to try it...don't buy one. It's really squishy and you wind up fighting the boat alot.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:44 pm to DonChowder
What brand was it?
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:46 pm to lsunurse
I think I saw Hobie just announced one. I'm sure it would be a quality product.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:50 pm to lsunurse
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Thoughts on inflatable kayaks?
My first thought is that it probably has a better chance of popping than a non-inflatable one, but for what you want to use it for it sounds like a much better option than the latter
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:50 pm to DownSouthDave
I have a hardtop 4 door jeep and don't want to spend money on a roof rack(nor do I want to drill holes in the hardtop).
I just like that I could throw into back of jeep and buy a portable air compressor that plugs into jeep and blow it up in minutes.
We used inflatable SUPs before and were very impressed.
I just like that I could throw into back of jeep and buy a portable air compressor that plugs into jeep and blow it up in minutes.
We used inflatable SUPs before and were very impressed.
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 1:51 pm
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:51 pm to lsunurse
I've used a packraft. Less than 7 lbs, easy to hike with and inflatable. Durable too. Ran the river last weekend with a guy who had some and they handle sort of like a river kayak.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:51 pm to lsunurse
We've got a couple of Sea Eagles and are satisfied with them. Bought them because they fit in the trunk so we can take them on long trips. And we've fished out of them a number of times. Not hard to do without hooking them and if you did there are 3 compartments so it's not going to sink. Been over oysters as well and have paddled several miles at a time. Not as fast as a regular kayak but not terrible either.
ETA - ours are sit-ins. Not sure a sit-on is going to work very well as an inflatable.
ETA - ours are sit-ins. Not sure a sit-on is going to work very well as an inflatable.
This post was edited on 7/16/14 at 1:54 pm
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:52 pm to lsunurse
How much you looking to spend?
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:55 pm to boom roasted
Like $300-600 maybe?
Like I said....this is for paddling flat lakes a few hours at a time. No white water.
Just for fun really. There are several kayak meetup groups that I may join so I'm not just going out by myself. My husband really wants a sit in one for himself....he can deal with strapping that on the jeep
Like I said....this is for paddling flat lakes a few hours at a time. No white water.
Just for fun really. There are several kayak meetup groups that I may join so I'm not just going out by myself. My husband really wants a sit in one for himself....he can deal with strapping that on the jeep
Posted on 7/16/14 at 1:58 pm to lsunurse
Do some google searches and browse the options on Austin Kayak. They have decent reviews on that site.
Based on what you will be using it for, I don't see any issue with an inflatable kayak. I sure as hell wouldn't want one for fishing though.
Based on what you will be using it for, I don't see any issue with an inflatable kayak. I sure as hell wouldn't want one for fishing though.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 2:19 pm to lsunurse
quote:I think it's an AIRE Lynx II. Two seater. Sucked balls.
What brand was it?
Posted on 7/16/14 at 2:21 pm to lsunurse
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We used inflatable SUPs before and were very impressed.
but your not fishing like most of the OB
your just crusing and catching rays
Posted on 7/16/14 at 2:26 pm to djangochained
That's why I put I'm not fishing
I do realize most of the OB uses theirs for fishing.....but some use just for paddling around
I do realize most of the OB uses theirs for fishing.....but some use just for paddling around
Posted on 7/16/14 at 2:29 pm to djangochained
And I've read you can use pool noodles and good straps and strap down kayaks that way to a hardtop jeep so I could still do that as well if I buy more traditional ones.
Just researching all my options. I've been saying I'm buying a kayak for like 2-3 years now.....ready to actually do that soon.
Just researching all my options. I've been saying I'm buying a kayak for like 2-3 years now.....ready to actually do that soon.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 2:34 pm to lsunurse
FWIW, nice inflatables exist but I can not help you with brand or cost. I rented a SOT inflatable to take a 7 day trip down the Green River in Utah. It did not track well because it was designed for rapids but other than that it was a very nice craft.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 10:25 pm to StripedSaint
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Take a look at these. I have the Tequila Tandem, so it can be used as a single with two pieces or tandem with three pieces. Will fit easily in the back of truck or SUV. Somewhat heavy, but completely manageable for one person.
Those modular kayaks def have me intrigued as well. And they are in my budget. Hmmmm...may be the perfect solution for me.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Hopefully I'll finally get my kayak one day.
Posted on 7/16/14 at 10:28 pm to lsunurse
I hit on 2 girls in inflatable kayaks one time that turned out to be lesbians.
That's all i got.
That's all i got.
Posted on 7/17/14 at 7:18 am to lsunurse
Nurse, spend the money now on a roof rack system. As much as you and the husband camp. You will appreciate it later with the extra gear you can stow. Then buy a traditional kayak
I couldn't be happier with the rugged ridge sherpa roof rack system. Easy install and no drilling into roof or body. You can take the hard top off with it installed. It will accept all Yakima and Thule crossbars.
I think anyone who spends the money upfront for an inflatable is going to want to buy traditional after an outing or two unless they find they just don't like kayaking.
I couldn't be happier with the rugged ridge sherpa roof rack system. Easy install and no drilling into roof or body. You can take the hard top off with it installed. It will accept all Yakima and Thule crossbars.
I think anyone who spends the money upfront for an inflatable is going to want to buy traditional after an outing or two unless they find they just don't like kayaking.
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