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Old 04-06-2016, 01:38 AM   #1
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Oru kayak

Just bought oru beach more of a rec version more stable and can fit my jack russel in it. I get it next week ! Very excited to take it camping and paddle around some lakes / quiet water. I think I will keep my sea kayak for longer open water trips.
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Old 04-06-2016, 06:24 AM   #2
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Let us know, I have looked at them but don't know the quality of construction. Check out the cool light you can put in it
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Old 04-06-2016, 07:31 AM   #3
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Funny, I spent a hour looking at these last night. Can't wait to hear what you think about it!
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I've had the modular tandem from LLBean a number of years. Never had a bit of trouble with it.
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Old 04-06-2016, 04:29 PM   #5
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yes ive been looking at them for a while- great reviews. Its hard for me to get my heavy sea kayak out alone. Oru kayak's only weigh about 25 pounds.
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Old 04-30-2016, 08:48 AM   #6
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Fox Hunt....so what do you think about your new kayak??!!
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Old 05-02-2016, 05:01 PM   #7
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have it unfolded in my living room easy to unfold took me 15 min not knowing what i was doing easy will be 5 min after folds break in and i get better. Haven't gotten it out on the water yet but will soon!
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have it unfolded in my living room easy to unfold took me 15 min not knowing what i was doing easy will be 5 min after folds break in and i get better. Haven't gotten it out on the water yet but will soon!
Is this the same one that the REI in Oly has on display?
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Old 05-03-2016, 12:47 PM   #9
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that is the bay its nice too. The beach is more open and a little wider- you cannot use a spray skirt with the beach but you can with the bay. I got the beach because it is more open to fit dogs /fishing etc and a bit more stable. The bay is a more traditional kayak. Depends on what you are looking for...
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Old 05-25-2016, 03:43 PM   #10
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A new modular one coming to market. Packs smaller than the LL Bean modular. $1,700
Pakayak - the world's first nesting kayak

https://youtu.be/ZdRodEW7VRM
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gocamp, that Pakayak is cool! Did some digging on the 'net. Sounds like they'll be launching in June. I wonder how much they'll be under the "launch discount". I'm looking at a new tow vehicle, and roof racks have been a requirement - may not anymore??!?
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Pakayak is 5 days into a Kickstarter campaign and over 25% of the way to their goal, if anyone is interested in checking it out. I'm going to give it a try - not cheap, but neither is a new set of roof racks!
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Old 06-21-2016, 02:14 AM   #13
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Tried my Oru kayak at the rally worked great very light and stable my little Jack Russell-fig loved it! The new Pakayak looks interesting but I'm really happy with my Oku beach. Let me know how yo like it if you order one - its so nice to not have to load it on top of your car!
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