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I want an inflatabl Kayak. Never been in one but I want one.

 
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IGO





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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 6:27 pm    Post subject: I want an inflatabl Kayak. Never been in one but I want one. Reply to topic Reply with quote

I live minutes from the Put In for Black Canyon below Hoover Dam and I live 20 minutes from Callville Bay Marina which borders some of the deepest insizing into Hamblin Mountain on Lake Mead. I need a means to get my backpack into these places. I live in an apartment. Knowing boats well I beleive an inflatable won't handle like a rigid but I have to store it inside. Any kayakers out there with some advice?
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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 6:45 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Here's what I have and you can see it here:

http://www.outdoorreview.com/cat/outdoor-equipment/paddling/inflatables/stearns/PRD_103384_2995crx.aspx

as well as here:
http://www.arizonahikers.com/forum/modules.php?set_albumName=albvg61&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Packs up about 2-1/2' X 2' X2' and weighs about 25-30 lbs.
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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 7:20 pm    Post subject: INFLATABLE KAYAK Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have an inflatable kayak that I use on the slow moving lower salt river. Personally I would not plan on an extended lake paddle compared with a rigid kayak but it's been reliable with no leaks after several years of use.
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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

If I had to do it all over again, I'd probably opt for this one instead of the one I have......the self bailing feature would really be nice. In Puerto Panesco, if the water was nice and calm, I had not problem getting it out into the sea without taking in any water; but much of a surf and it'd easily fill.......wouldn't sink, just sit there 3/4 submerged and almost impossible to handle.

http://www.epinions.com/otdr-Watersports-Paddling-Boats-All-Stearns___Self_Bailing_Inflatable_Kayak___IK_116_SB_B507
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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 9:00 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Hey thanks Hooli. I've read some about this boat and it gets great reveiws. I'm not sure what kind of boat I need yet but I alsp live in easy access to the west mouth of the Grand Canyon. Now that would be a blast.
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PostPosted: 7/5/2006, 9:03 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Yeah. I think that on Lake Mead self bailing would be important. This lake gets mean sometimes.
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PostPosted: 7/6/2006, 7:04 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Just my $.02, try a standard kayak first. I bought one, used it once, and went out and bought a standard kayak. I had a Sterns. It was too much work, they don't track straight, and they are impossible to paddle up stream on even a slow river.

But it's hard to argue with the convienence of the inflatable.
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PostPosted: 7/6/2006, 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

My only gripe is I'd have to use a rigid kakyak as a couch if I bought one.
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PostPosted: 7/6/2006, 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

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My only gripe is I'd have to use a rigid kakyak as a couch if I bought one.


Just hang it from the ceiling in the gear room!
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PostPosted: 7/6/2006, 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

The ceiling is one foot to short. I guess I could use it as a couch. I've got two camp chairs for living room furniture. nutty


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PostPosted: 7/6/2006, 9:29 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

IGO wrote:
The ceiling is one foot to short. I guess I could use it as a couch. I've got two camp chairs for living room furniture. nutty



OMYGAWD......a neat freak! Doh!
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PostPosted: 7/7/2006, 12:39 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

We sell advanced elements at sport chalet. models we carry are dragonfly 1 and advanced frame as well as the Advanced frame convertable(1-2person)

They rock.. especially the advanced frame models. the dragon fly is $299 iirc the other two are a few hundred more, but they are not just inflatable, they have rigid parts and are extremly tough. I have messed around in the and think they are a great product.

I can setup, take down and pack away the advanced frame convertable in 6min.
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PostPosted: 7/7/2006, 4:39 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Not really. There's twice as much crap in there now. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 7/7/2006, 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Thank you Mt Free. I'll investigate these as well.
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PostPosted: 7/10/2006, 4:57 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Nevermind the inflatable. I'm renting a storage room so I can purchase the right boat for my needs. It will become my motorcycle garage as well. I've started a thread elsewhere under this heading asking for advice on rigid Kayaks.
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