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Are these inflatable kayaks worth a crap?
Posted on 6/27/23 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 6/27/23 at 3:09 pm
I'm thinking about getting me a kayak, but I was shocked to see they have inflatable kayaks! I won't be getting one, but are they worth the money because they are not cheap?
You never know what lies beneath your kayak when you're out there fishing, so getting an inflatable kayak defies all logic in my mind. Last thing I need is to get an air leak and have to worry about getting back to land safely!
You never know what lies beneath your kayak when you're out there fishing, so getting an inflatable kayak defies all logic in my mind. Last thing I need is to get an air leak and have to worry about getting back to land safely!
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Posted on 6/27/23 at 3:34 pm to SwampyWaters
I have a Bote Zeppelin and it's super stable. 3 air chambers so the odds of going down are low. Rated for 700lbs.
I'd stay away from the cheaper ones though.
As for worth the money, it depends on how you are using it. I have to pack it in a motorhome so a hard kayak isn't really an option. It's worth it for me to not have to rent at the destination.
I'd stay away from the cheaper ones though.
As for worth the money, it depends on how you are using it. I have to pack it in a motorhome so a hard kayak isn't really an option. It's worth it for me to not have to rent at the destination.
Posted on 6/27/23 at 3:45 pm to SwampyWaters
People float down rivers with sharp, jagged rocks in inflatable rafts. I would think the quality ones are just fine for most purposes.
Posted on 6/27/23 at 3:53 pm to SwampyWaters
Alpacka’s are legit. Son has used them on trips in Alaska, New Zealand, and Devil’s River.
Posted on 6/27/23 at 10:07 pm to SwampyWaters
The way I drag my kayak over oysters when I'm fishing...I wouldn't trust one.
That probably says more about me than the inflatables though.
That probably says more about me than the inflatables though.
Posted on 6/28/23 at 8:57 am to SwampyWaters
Plan on getting wet
Posted on 6/28/23 at 6:13 pm to SwampyWaters
I don't know about the kayaks, but the inflatable paddle boards when inflated to the proper pressure are damn near bullet proof they are so hard.
Posted on 6/28/23 at 6:56 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
I'm starting to understand they may be much more durable than I first thought, but I still haven't reached the point of buying one. I have two nephews who are into kayaking big time, so maybe I can somehow trick them into buying one and I can test theirs out.
You mentioned something about having the proper pressure, but what does that mean? Is it like a tire where it needs to be at a certain PSI?
For me, I think it's just a mental hurdle that may come from when I was a child and got those cheap floats from Dollar General that always had a leak and were basically worthless. I think I just have an inflatable phobia that's just going to take time to get over it!
You mentioned something about having the proper pressure, but what does that mean? Is it like a tire where it needs to be at a certain PSI?
For me, I think it's just a mental hurdle that may come from when I was a child and got those cheap floats from Dollar General that always had a leak and were basically worthless. I think I just have an inflatable phobia that's just going to take time to get over it!
Posted on 6/28/23 at 10:13 pm to SwampyWaters
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Is it like a tire where it needs to be at a certain PSI?
Exactly. At least for the SUPB. I have dealt with the Kayaks but the SUPB you can’t get a fish hook to penetrate when inflated between the toughness of the material and hardness.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 10:57 am to SwampyWaters
I spent a few days paddling and fishing out of this one: Intex Sierra K2 Inflatable Kayak on vacation. It was only $138. Seemed surprisingly durable for the price. It was a very stable rig as well. No fear of turning over at all. It was fine just to paddle around in. Fishing wasn't the best. I got blown around by the wind very easily and just working a jerkbait or swim bait would turn the boat quite a bit. Fishing a crankbait or spinnerbait was impossible. I have fished out of canoes and pirogues quite a bit and they are heads and shoulders above this thing in fishability.
I am sure the expensive ones are much better to fish out of. Durability shouldn't be a problem either. Guys trust their lives with them in Alaska. They get dropped off up river with these things and hunt there way back. They get dragged over rocks go through rapids with them.
I am sure the expensive ones are much better to fish out of. Durability shouldn't be a problem either. Guys trust their lives with them in Alaska. They get dropped off up river with these things and hunt there way back. They get dragged over rocks go through rapids with them.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 1:37 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
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paddle boards when inflated to the proper pressure are damn near bullet proof they are so hard.
Some folks by us at the beach had one explode sitting in the sun next to us... it was a shocker. So, uh, proper inflation is a good point.
Posted on 6/29/23 at 7:56 pm to Mid Iowa Tiger
That's impressive that they are that durable. How much does it weigh before inflated and how long does it take to deflate after you're finished?
Posted on 6/29/23 at 8:06 pm to SwampyWaters
They aren’t super light probably 35 or so pounds depending on size.
Deflation is pretty quick with the inflator turned around.
Deflation is pretty quick with the inflator turned around.
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