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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:53 pm Post subject: Inflatable kayak |
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Spent a lot of time researching online for inflatable kayaks, including sitting in some at different sports shops, and different types that friends own.
Nailed it down to the Sevylor K5 QuikPak kayak from Taiga. taigaworks.ca
Currently on special for $329 Can. Shipping approx 3 days, around $40 for two.
Length 10', width 3'. Weighs 23 lbs. Carries up to 250 lbs. Comes with backpack for carrying/stowing, paddles, pump. Easy to inflate in less than 5 mins, see Youtube vids.
These we will carry in the inflatable on the roof. Gives us lots more options when exploring etc.
Martin. |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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We bought a SeaEagle from Amazon for $253 acouple years ago
Perfect for our simple needs like exploring canals in our area
and takes little storage space when not in use and easy to setup
Sea Eagle SE370 Inflatable Kayak with Pro Package
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001ASRVDK/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M3T1_ST1_dp_1
WOOT had for $230 about the same time
enjoy yours _________________ Brent Barrett |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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I used to have a Sevylor Tahiti Classic. It really helped to put the skeg on it - made paddling straight MUCH easier. I liked it a lot. _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Posts: 3990 City/Region: Out 'n' About
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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I'm considering getting the Advanced Elements Packlite for Powell (and/or other times). It's somewhat of a cross between a pool toy and a regular inflatable. It's meant for backpacking in to lakes, etc.
The beauty of it is that it weighs 4# and packs into a very small stuff sack (of course you still need a pump and paddle). The downside is that is is nothing special in the hull shape department, and is only a step up from a pool toy. So it would not fit every purpose. It's around 35" wide, which as a former "real" kayaker makes me groan.
But I figure that even if I move on to something else, I can always carry it in the RV - easy to make room for 4# and the small size.
It typically runs around $299. REI carries it so members would get around $30 back at the end of the year and it qualifies for free shipping.
My other choice was an inflatable SUP (I tried one last year on Powell and it was great), but for now I'm leaning toward the "kayak." |
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2772 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Pat Anderson wrote: | I used to have a Sevylor Tahiti Classic. It really helped to put the skeg on it - made paddling straight MUCH easier. I liked it a lot. |
And I hated mine. I couldn't get it to track, even with the optional skeg. _________________ "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln |
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blackfish
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 153 City/Region: saltair
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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We have two advanced elements
Model ae1012 ,10'5" long and 36 lbs .
Robyn and I really like them very durable. |
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Montana Kev
Joined: 25 May 2007 Posts: 318 City/Region: Bozeman/Yellowstone
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Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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We have been tandem kayakers for over 20 years, we have owned a lot of different boats and this year we purchased a Sea Eagle 465 tandem. I was skeptical that it would paddle well but we have been super happy with it. Probably have over 12 hours of time in it together. It paddles well as a single too, and we can load and unload off the roof while at anchor. Get the inflatable seats that are standard, not the more expensive seats. It's very comfy and cruises very well for an inflatable. Deflated and in the bag it fits right on the bow between the cleat and hatch.
Kevin |
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blackfish
Joined: 05 Aug 2007 Posts: 153 City/Region: saltair
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 8:48 pm Post subject: |
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Martin not sure if you got your kayaks
But atmosphere outdoor store in nanaimo has the advanced elements on sale for $400.00 |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Raincoast,
Yep, we got our kayaks (see top of this page). Only had time to use them twice so far. Pleased with them. Fit nicely in the inflatable on the roof when under way. Yes, they are easy to deflate and put back in their bag. Had no trouble getting in and getting out while along side the cockpit. Just swing yer legs over the gunnal and lower yer bum.
Martin. |
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Discovery
Joined: 08 Dec 2003 Posts: 1240 City/Region: LOA, UTAH
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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We have an Airhead Montana Tandem. It needs a better keel to paddle in a straight line. Otherwise it's a nice kayak. _________________
Brent and Dixie,
1984 22' Classic sold 2003
2003 24' TomCat sold 2005
2006 TC255 Discovery Sold 2020
2006 CD 22' Angler Sold 2014
https://share.delorme.com/FBrentBetenson
"Free men do not ask permission to bear arms." ~ Thomas Jefferson |
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Discovery
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2014 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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We have an Airhead Montana Tandem. It needs a better keel to paddle in a straight line. Otherwise it's a nice kayak. |
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johnr
Joined: 08 Apr 2007 Posts: 308 City/Region: Bellingham
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 12:00 am Post subject: |
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I started with an inflatable kayak as my dinghy. On the plus side, it was light and compact when deflated. However, I was always getting my butt soaking wet (because you sit directly on the floor of the boat and, for one reason or the other, there was always some water in the kayak). |
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tpbrady
Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 891 City/Region: Anchorage
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Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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I used a Power Drifter inflatable as a dinghy for 6 years and my son still uses it. It's not the most efficient paddling, but it's dry easily holds two people and two dogs, not heavy, you can stand up in it, and fits nicely on the roof of a 22 or 25. On a sunny day, it makes a nice place to take a nap and no one will find you.
Tom _________________ Tom
22 Cruiser Bidarka 2004-2009
25 Cruiser Bidarka II 2010-2013
38 Trawler Mia Terra 2012-2015
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