which inflatable kayak?
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Morning all.
Been keen on getting a kayak for a few years now, funds allow but space is a premium so I can't get a hardy kayak so it'll have to be an inflatable one.
Will be looking to take it on lakes in Wales, the river Avon/Severn and maybe around parts of the Cornish coast. Saw a few in Go Outdoors last night and had a god look online today but I'm looking for some PHers reviews before I input those important digits and watch £*** come out my account
TIA
Dave.
Been keen on getting a kayak for a few years now, funds allow but space is a premium so I can't get a hardy kayak so it'll have to be an inflatable one.
Will be looking to take it on lakes in Wales, the river Avon/Severn and maybe around parts of the Cornish coast. Saw a few in Go Outdoors last night and had a god look online today but I'm looking for some PHers reviews before I input those important digits and watch £*** come out my account
TIA
Dave.
My vote goes for a Sevylor Ranger. Not sure if they are still made but they appear on Ebay every now and then, if not a modern day equivalent.
I have had mine for 6 years now and it has been brilliant. It will fit two smallish adults seated with double paddles or two adults of any size kneeling with single paddles.
The outside is a thick canvas and the inflatable parts of the inside are joined together so it is totally waterproof. I see quite a lot without the canvas outer which I wouldn't recommend as they take quite a lot of punishment and it would limit where you can take it. Some now also have the inflatable base and sides not joined, not tried this myself but the consensus is that you get a wet back end.
It packs down to a small size so is easy to carry on the train or will go in the boot of an SLK with the roof down (including pumps and paddles). This is where it really scores over a normal canoe, we have frequently paddled into London, had a few beers whilst it dries, packed it away, and then got the train back.
I have had mine for 6 years now and it has been brilliant. It will fit two smallish adults seated with double paddles or two adults of any size kneeling with single paddles.
The outside is a thick canvas and the inflatable parts of the inside are joined together so it is totally waterproof. I see quite a lot without the canvas outer which I wouldn't recommend as they take quite a lot of punishment and it would limit where you can take it. Some now also have the inflatable base and sides not joined, not tried this myself but the consensus is that you get a wet back end.
It packs down to a small size so is easy to carry on the train or will go in the boot of an SLK with the roof down (including pumps and paddles). This is where it really scores over a normal canoe, we have frequently paddled into London, had a few beers whilst it dries, packed it away, and then got the train back.
thanks for the reply. The London idea sounds good! To be honest that's the brand I've been looking at, in-particular this model... http://aquascene.co.uk/#/shop-kayaks/4556561216/Ad...
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
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