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by Brian Curran
on 8/7/2011
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Pointer 1 review
I attended a recent company picnic/campout at Hyatt Lake here in Oregon. My kayak performed really well. I allowed co-workers to use it and my heavier co-workers were a little unsure of it until they were in it.
Once inside and on the water they were amazed at its comfort and ease to paddle.
I think I might have sold a couple of kayaks! I thought its cargo capacity was awesome. The only time water came into it was when I had left the two valves open on the bottom. It is a pain to fully dry out before folding and storing but I'll live with it.
It is well made of durable material.
I have a river trip planned next weekend so I can see how it behaves with waves. It came with a splash skirt, which I wasn't expecting, so I'll know more then. The cargo hatch was very secure and tightened down well for me. No leaks, but then I was on a calm lake. I'm very glad I got this little boat and plan to use it a lot this summer.
A diagram to show how to re-fold it into its case would help.
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by Lindsay
on 8/7/2011
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LOVE This Kayak!
I just took this kayak on a float trip, and I loved it! I got compliments about it all the way down the river. It took just 10 minutes to inflate with a Coleman hand pump. It handled great with very little tracking thanks to the keel and length. I had enough storage space to put my life vest, a small dry bag, and a personal cooler for lunch and drinks. It was very comfortable, and I didn't notice any sagging in the middle. I even thought the seat was more comfortable than our other kayak. I loved how maneuverable it was, and it was easy to get in and out. The drain plugs are a great feature, and we didn't have a problem with the boat collecting water. This is a great choice for people who don't want to put a kayak on a car roof. It was easy to pack up and carry. Next time I go paddling, I'm leaving my expensive kayak at home, and I'm going to show off this one!
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by Cheryle Fuller
on 10/1/2010
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addtional review of previous
We used the plastic board from the previous bad kayak to add the height to the rear of the kayak. Issues to change: 1. sides need to inflate higher. It sits too low in water, cannot carry much. 2. kayak dips low in the water where you sit, causing a bend. maybe a thicker/stiffer floor? I may add a hard plastic sheet to stiffen it under the bladder. 3.The rear hatch cover does not stay on, allowing water to flood in. Lots of trouble draining it. 4. The drains are located too far forwad underneath, and the kayak has to be lifted just so to get MOST of the water out. It never drains completely: with an extra 5 gallons of water (40 lbs.), this requires a strong person (Total wght 67 lbs. More water makes it heavier) It easily takes on water even over small rapids because it sits too low in the water. My GF'sTahiti sits 9" higher than mine, never had a lot of water in hers, while mine had to be drained after each set. For the money, there could be many improvements. I do like it though
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