Inflatable kayak

[hpint]

I'm off to Alaska soon on a 2 week fishing holiday. Going to stay in a log cabin on a fjord. I saw on the net that one can get inflatable kayaks. Are they any good? Where can I buy one? How much do they weigh. Cost? Actual size and folded size? (Getting to the log cabin via a floater plane and have limited space in the plane) Can the kayak be used on both the sea and also on freshwater lakes/streams? I'm new to kayaking and would appreciate all info. Thanks

[maidstonemike]

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Edited July 6, 2007 by maidstonemike

[paintfly]

I would say a no no to using them on the sea, fine for lakes etc.

 

Would have thought renting one when you get there would be a better option all round.

[chesters1]

me and my mate used to use 3/4 man inflatable boats for fishing ,one day i dropped a fag on the side and probably broke records getting back the mile or so to land .the chaps at bognor sailing club were aghast at the strange almost deflated "thing" as i hit their ramp ,within a hour and a puncture repair i was on the way back out.

 

tales of daring do pre yak from chesters1

[hpint]

me and my mate used to use 3/4 man inflatable boats for fishing ,one day i dropped a fag on the side and probably broke records getting back the mile or so to land .the chaps at bognor sailing club were aghast at the strange almost deflated "thing" as i hit their ramp ,within a hour and a puncture repair i was on the way back out.

 

tales of daring do pre yak from chesters1

 

 

Funny story and I think its sort of made up my mind not to go for the inflatable kaykak option...Obviosly thought about renting previously but its going to be quite expensive though especially if you can't even keep the kayak afterwards. Thanks for all the inputs though!

[boring_old_fart]

i met someone last year who had an inflatable... he had it for over 2yrs, and he said it was fab! it was suprising how heavy it was! he said he never had any probs with rocks as it just bounced off! the only prob he had, was left it out in the sun to long oneday, and one of the air pockets expanded!! but i thionk i'd still prefer my solid plastic one!

[maidstonemike]

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Edited July 6, 2007 by maidstonemike

[Bofh]

I brought two Stearn Yukatat Kayaks last year and can honestly say they are great, very comfy, very good on the water and track well. They pack down to almost suit case size and weigh about 18kg, I got ours from the Brighton Canoe center cost about £320 I think.

 

Not sure if they are ok for the sea, I would be happy to try one on a calm day.

 

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