Kayaks – Inflatable Or Not? – Page 2 – Chat Forum

DaveyBoyWonder · 2020-09-16T11:18:40Z

Morning all. Thinking ahead to Christmas and for a family present me and the wife are thinking about getting a kayak - something we can take on local rivers on a weekend, take with us camping to the Lakes etc. But I'm a total novice and haven't been in a canoe/kayak since I was a teenage in Sea Scouts. So I've got a few questions: - inflatable or not? The ability to pack down an inflatable appeals massively both for travelling with it and storing at home but I guess they're not as durable as a "proper" kayak. Although I guess inflatables are/can be cheaper? - what should I look out for? Don't want something you'd buy at a beach shop for £20 but want something thats not mega expensive. - should I look at used options? Guess used hard bodied kayaks are more sensible than a used inflatable? Cheers, Dave

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https://photos.app.goo.gl/cPSvQY2TdtX9mZM69

Posted : 22/09/2020 4:38 pm

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Good work @binman. That looks fantastic.

Posted : 22/09/2020 5:04 pm

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lovely photo that

Posted : 22/09/2020 5:04 pm

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You beauty...

Posted : 22/09/2020 5:25 pm

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Sorry. Couldn't work out how to post photos from Google, might try later. 14 odd miles later 'up and back', I am cooked, my elbows ache.

Another one..

First brew stop, time to head back.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MHk6SU8QwAX1vV3AA

Posted : 22/09/2020 5:45 pm

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Nice ride.

There's something about boats that aren't 'outdoor centre red or green'...

Posted : 22/09/2020 6:35 pm

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Thanks. I have 2 x green and a 'sand' just to mix it up.

Posted : 22/09/2020 7:18 pm

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