PabloPicasso
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Has anyone had a paddle in an inflatable kayak such as those by Sevlar? Are they any good? Could one be used to get to a boat on a sheltered mooring? Or are they just cheap pool toys?
Inflatable kayak
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Alfie168
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I have a chum who uses one for 'guerilla' river exploring with a champagne picnic for him and his missus and a Go Pro and he loves it, but that is sheltered waters. I imagine that big doses of common sense are required as they are perfectly good in still conditions without too much chop.
My inflatable is one of those grey Crane Sports 2.90m Aldi PVC six air compartment ones with proper valves that is definitely not a toy, but not quite a proper inflatable and I only use it in appropriate conditions, but it rows OK..won't take a motor though. It was only £45 and has lasted five seasons so far.
I think the name is Sevylor for your kayak thing. So yes..on a sheltered mooring..in not too much wind, and not too much chop or tide...you will be fine.
Tim
My inflatable is one of those grey Crane Sports 2.90m Aldi PVC six air compartment ones with proper valves that is definitely not a toy, but not quite a proper inflatable and I only use it in appropriate conditions, but it rows OK..won't take a motor though. It was only £45 and has lasted five seasons so far.
I think the name is Sevylor for your kayak thing. So yes..on a sheltered mooring..in not too much wind, and not too much chop or tide...you will be fine.
Tim
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Just_sayin'
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Not being rude Pablo but if you do a search for 'kayak' (top right) you'll see this question has been asked before. Like a lot of things 
You'll get a lot of good answers there.
Bottom line is, like a lot of things , some people rate inflatables, some think that they are toys.
We have a Sevylor Colorado and Alfie/Tim is spot on. Choose the right conditions and you can have a lot of fun. They are surprisingly rigid and can be set up for one or two people.
They don't carry their way like a rigid kayak but go much faster than a rubber dinghy.
You'll get a lot of good answers there.Bottom line is, like a lot of things
, some people rate inflatables, some think that they are toys.We have a Sevylor Colorado and Alfie/Tim is spot on. Choose the right conditions and you can have a lot of fun. They are surprisingly rigid and can be set up for one or two people.
They don't carry their way like a rigid kayak but go much faster than a rubber dinghy.
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Cloven
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Thee was a recent thread on this subject which may answer some of your questions. They range from beach toys to serious canoes/ kayaks
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?403538-inflatable-kayak&highlight=Stearns
I have a Stearns "backcountry" which would do the job you are asking of it. (See my comments in the above post). They are no longer in production and were taken over by Sevylor who do a big range. Suggest you try and borrow one and try it out before buying to see if it suits
http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?403538-inflatable-kayak&highlight=Stearns
I have a Stearns "backcountry" which would do the job you are asking of it. (See my comments in the above post). They are no longer in production and were taken over by Sevylor who do a big range. Suggest you try and borrow one and try it out before buying to see if it suits
Phoenix of Hamble
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We've got a Sevylor Colorado too, and find it great fun... perfect for exploring creeks. I wouldn't use it for serious Kayak passage making, but as an alternative to a tender for a bit of exploring, they're perfect!
Gone sailing
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I have a Sevylor Adventure Kayak. Being inflatable it is a compromise on a regular kayak. However it is well made and tracks well certainly not a beach toy like some. I have been out in fairly rough conditions and felt quite comfortable.
I have a wetline airdeck dinghy and this stays at home most of the time as the kayak gets us all ashore. unless going on a week cruise like next week then we take both.
I have a wetline airdeck dinghy and this stays at home most of the time as the kayak gets us all ashore. unless going on a week cruise like next week
then we take both.
usernamenotvalid
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The zip tags will corrode in salt water rather quickly. The zip that gives access to the bladder chamber will die if you get sand into it. (gaffer tape over the whole zip, all of them) I know these things:nonchalance:
That said an open zip doesn't hurt, the bladder won't go anywhere. Be wary of wind. A fresh breeze will make it difficult to travel up or across the wind and quite quickly you can become exhausted battling the wind. With a bit of common sense and selective use they are excellent fun. Very tough fabric is ok with rocks, sand etc just keep away from oysterbeds and really sharp things. There were four chambers in mine, one would have kept me afloat. Enjoy.
That said an open zip doesn't hurt, the bladder won't go anywhere. Be wary of wind. A fresh breeze will make it difficult to travel up or across the wind and quite quickly you can become exhausted battling the wind. With a bit of common sense and selective use they are excellent fun. Very tough fabric is ok with rocks, sand etc just keep away from oysterbeds and really sharp things. There were four chambers in mine, one would have kept me afloat. Enjoy.
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