Your experiences may be different than our time on the water with this Oru Kayak review. I acknowledge that I spent more time in the boat testing the Oru Kayak Inlet than I did with the Oru Kayak Lake model. With my first-hand experience of supply chain issues with other travel gear reviews, I opted for in-stock kayaks. As the Oru Kayak Lake was launched on the Kickstarter campaign, the actual Lake kayak would not be ready for shipment until August or September. Secondly, instant gratification is important to me. I felt more confident paddling in deep water with the Inlet. We selected the Oru Inlet for two reasons. It was a privilege to paddle within a respectful distance of otter mothers with their pups.ĭue to the success of this test paddle with Oru Kayaks, my husband and I decided to purchase two Oru Kayaks. This area has one of the highest concentrations of the California southern sea otter, a member of the threatened species. The Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve is a part of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Once I crossed under the bridge and was in the Elkhorn Slough, I was caught up in the excitement of paddling next to California sea otters. I would be paddling in deep water with minimal access to shore. I confess that I was nervous paddling from the Moss Landing Harbor Launch Ramp to the Elkhorn Slough, as small watercraft can launch there, as well. READ Carry-on Luggage: Keep It Light What’s it like to paddle Elkhorn Slough in a foldable Oru Kayak Cory Brown in Beach LT for Oru Kayak review in Elkhorn Slough, Moss Landing, California Update: My husband and I recently purchased two Inlet models and will share more experiences with this Oru Kayak review later. I was successful in both dock and water launches, but I never tried the kayak launch from the dock without ground support from another person. In comparing my dock entry into both the Oru Kayak Lake model and the Inlet model, I think I prefer the walk and wade kayak entry. With the launch into the Elkhorn Slough, both my husband and I waded into the water before entering our kayaks from the boat ramp. Both times on the water were early morning paddles with little to no wind. I took the Inlet for test paddles at Shoreline Lake, as well as Elkhorn Slough in Monterey County, California. Weighing 20 pounds and 10 feet long, the Inlet can support up to 300 pounds and handles well. 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. Why select a foldable Oru kayak? Carrying my foldable Kayak
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