The Oru Inlet kayak is the company’s second lightest model. The Oru inlet review Cory Brown paddling Oru Kayak Inlet at Carmel River State Beach in California Suggested retail price: $699 Launched on Kickstarter Ma$499 presale price.Tota l amount of parts: x2 (50% less parts than all other Oru Kayaks).Weight: 18 lbs (10% lighter than the Inlet and one of the lightest non-inflatable kayaks on the market).Box dimensions: 42” X 10” X 18” (similar in size to Oru’s Inlet but collapsible paddle nests inside box).Here are some information about the kayak dimensions: My husband took the Oru Kayak Beach LT for a test paddle in the Elkhorn Slough in Moss Landing, California. After testing the Oru Lake Kayak in calm waters in the Emeryville, California Marina, I took the Oru Kayak Inlet with me to test for several days in Monterey County, California. The Lake performed well in calm water conditions. As this was my first time paddling the Oru Lake Kayak, I had that same friend hold the boat steady during my exit.
Placing my paddle on the dock, I twisted my upper body toward the dock and placed my elbows and forearms on the dock to work as an anchor to support my weight. When it came time to exit the Oru Kayak, I paddled back to the dock and parked parallel to the dock. While the carbon fiber paddle is more expensive than the standard Oru Kayak paddle, I preferred the lightweight carbon paddle. My husband used the regular Oru paddleand a pfd when he tested the Oru Beach LT and Inlet. I tested the Oru Lake kayak and Oru Inlet kayak on calm water while wearing a personal flotation device (pfd.) I tested the Lake model with the Oru carbon paddle. However, these foldable kayaks can work for beginner and advanced paddlers. I want to point out that I am a beginner kayaker. The Inlet and Lake even have a pack that straps on your back, allowing for hike-in locations or take it with you on an airplane. The Oru Kayak arrives in a single box, folded up and ready to assemble and use in minutes.įor those of us who are short on storage space, be that in our apartment, house or vehicle, Oru kayaks take up little space. All Oru kayaks are made of polypropylene, a single sheet of corrugated, hard plastic. While the Emeryville, California-based company makes kayaks for the ocean and flat water, I tested two origami-style foldable kayaks designed to be used in calm water conditions. Oru Kayak designs multiple models of high-performance folding kayaks. (In fact, I was able to fit two folding kayaks not only in my roomy Highlander, but the trunk of a Subaru as well.) Combine those factors with its affordable price and smooth ride, and you’ve got yourself a highly accessible folding kayak that’s an easily recommendable choice for casual beginners and intermediate paddlers alike.Why select a foldable Oru kayak? Carrying my foldable Kayak But even suburban folks will appreciate how easy this well-engineered piece of origami is to throw into the trunk or backseat.
The fact that the Lake is so compact and light makes it a godsend for city dwellers who probably don’t have nearly enough storage space to house a comparable hardbody kayak. Last Thoughts On The Oru Lake Folding Kayak Though I can’t comment fully about how these two models contrast, Dave-who has first-hand experience with both Tucktec and other Oru models-said the Lake was easily the simplest, sturdiest and most affordable folding kayak he’d seen. It appears to be less expensive, a little longer and is rated to support up to 300 pounds. Forbes/Scott Tharler How The Oru Lake Compares To OthersĪlthough I haven’t personally used another folding kayak, Tucktec is the other big name I came across in my research. My friend Joe-who slightly exceeds the Lake's 6' 4" height and 250-pound weight rating-reported a. And yet, Joe-who happens to clock in at 6’ 6” and 260-reported that it “fit comfortably and felt stable the entire time.” Case in point, the Lake is rated for paddlers up to 6’ 4” and 250 pounds. But it’s an adjustment you can easily make.” In Joe’s words, “It may be a bit of an adjustment for stronger, more experienced paddlers, since the boat responds more than a hard body kayak. As Joe eloquently put it, “It makes you feel connected to Mother Earth and does bring out the spiritual side of paddling.” One thing we both noticed is that although it generally tracks straight, the Lake seemed to list a little to each side with a firmer stroke. I especially enjoyed how it felt to be situated below the water level and see the water through the vessel’s translucent body. Forbes/Scott Tharler How The Oru Lake PerformsĮvery time I got into the Lake, I found it delightful. form factor and the lower version as it's being folded back up. The upper version shows what the Lake looks like after first unfolding it from its suitcase-like.
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