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02-22-2022, 06:20 PM
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Senior Member
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Inflatable Kayaks...
We want to get a couple. Anyone care to recommend?
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02-22-2022, 06:36 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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Several years ago, we bought a two seat Hobie inflatable kayak with pedals. It was great as you could paddle or pedal. It folded into a large nylon bag. We would inflate it in camp and roll it to the water with attachable dolly wheels (accessory).
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02-22-2022, 06:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Bend,or
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We have an Intex K2 two person inflatable and love the portability. We keep it in a box in the truck bed so it's always ready to play.
We recently helped a couple who rolled their inflatable on their maiden voyage. Their kayak had seats that were much higher than ours.
I wonder if the high center of mass helped cause their rollover.
We have been in water too choppy for comfort, but never felt like we were going to roll.
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02-22-2022, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2018
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I had an Aquaglide for a couple of years and it seemed to be good quality. The one I had was under 10', though, so it did not track well. That's why I sold it.
Currently I'm using a Vilano Navigator SUP with a Sea Eagle inflatable seat. It's slow, but it's a cheap rig and it tracks well.
A great many people have and like the Sea Eagle kayaks. They have many different styles to choose from.
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02-22-2022, 07:26 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Florence, AL
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We also have the Intex K2 - two of them. Highly recommend with the following caveats - #1 invest in a quality, high flow 12V pump
#2 put a roll of extra wide gorilla tape in a waterproof bag and keep it with you. In a pinch it will patch a good size hole and save your float until you get to the takeout. Wouldn't hurt to have a patch kit back in the camper just in case.
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02-22-2022, 07:55 PM
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Newmar Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: CA
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02-23-2022, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: May 2017
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We had a K2 also and used it for a number of years but only paid $70 for it new! It wasn’t the fastest thing, we used it on lakes and rivers in Florida which are close to lakes - not much in the way of currents. It was stable and fun.
It finally bit the dust when it got a hole in it - the hole was on the inside not the outside! I tried their patch kit but it wouldn’t stay on.
If you plan to do river rapids I would recommend you get something else. But for a fun float it’s fine.
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02-23-2022, 06:54 AM
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Monaco Owners Club Forest River Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2012
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Anyone consider the ORU foldable kayaks ? Most of the reviews / YouTube videos have been positive. A bit expensive but easy to transport without some of the inflatable problems.
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02-23-2022, 07:17 AM
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Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 773
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BillJinOR, Changing Lanes you tubers use one. They have reviewed it, they seem to like it.
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02-23-2022, 10:01 AM
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Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Jun 2021
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Another upvote for the K2. Best bang for the money, if you just want to paddle around. They store small... we keep two on our cabin cruiser and have a great time. We also take them with us if we glamp near water.
Oh, and another upvote for getting a decent inflator. Since we have one on the boat for the other inflatable water toys, it was a no-brainer. The XYL forgot to bring it once when she went with a friend down to the lake one afternoon, and she gave up trying to manually inflate it with the included hand pump.
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02-23-2022, 10:22 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Location: Freedom, NH
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macnut
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We've had our 385Ft for about 5 years. This year, many of the seams and D-rings have come unglued. I've been chasing air leaks all winter (in Florida) and haven't used the kayak at all. [emoji35] When not in use, the kayak is stored deflated and under cover from the sun.
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02-23-2022, 10:24 AM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Location: Oregon
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Quote:
Originally Posted by joshjack
We also have the Intex K2 - two of them. Highly recommend with the following caveats - #1 invest in a quality, high flow 12V pump
#2 put a roll of extra wide gorilla tape in a waterproof bag and keep it with you. In a pinch it will patch a good size hole and save your float until you get to the takeout. Wouldn't hurt to have a patch kit back in the camper just in case.
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Any pump that is recommended? I like the tape idea.
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02-23-2022, 10:52 AM
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Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macnut
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X2 
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