Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Are inflatable kayaks worth it?

  • 05-09-2014 9:16am
    #1
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭


    Hi All,

    I've been looking on this site http://www.sevylor-europe.com and some of them look lovely.

    I don't have a lot of storage and an inflatable one would suit. But are they worth it ?

    Would they last ?

    What are the advantages vs disadvantages of inflatable?

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    NathanKingerlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭NathanKingerlee


    Although I don't have experience with inflatable kayaks, my impression is if you are wanting to take your kayaking somewhat seriously and/or do open water or longer trips go for a proper rigid kayak.

    If you want to have a bit of fun at the beach with a kayak occasionally then inflatable is fine.


  • #3
    corkleo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭corkleo


    Get an inflatable boat only if you just plan to have some fun at the beach (only under calm sea and wind conditions) or paddling on a lake. Get a plastic boat for every other purpose.

    You could take an inflatable on class II maybe (if there aren't any considerable stoppers on the way), but I wouldn't say it's worth the money if if plan of using the canoe on whatever river.


  • #4
    NeVeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,356 ✭✭✭NeVeR


    thanks for the replys guys.


  • #5
    denismc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭denismc


    Sorry for the late reply but I have a seyvlor colorado and pound for pound it is simply the best bit of kit I have ever bought.
    I use it on mostly lakes and rivers and the odd coastal trip. They are very robust, I have dragged and bounced mine over plenty of sharp rocks and gravel. It takes about 10 minutes to inflate and less to pack up.
    They are very stable in the water and can be handled by 1 or 2 people.
    The only downside is they catch a lot of wind and they are no where as fast as a regular kayak. But considering what you pay compared to a regular kayak they are brillant, plus they fold up into a small back that can be thrown into the boot.
    I would get one again if my current one wears out.


Advertisement