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There have been a lot of attempts at foldable kayaks in recent years. From my understanding they are more fragile and don't do as well in shallow waters. Plus t
by SnooSux 4y ago
There have been a lot of attempts at foldable kayaks in recent years. From my understanding they are more fragile and don't do as well in shallow waters. Plus they're more expensive than standard ones for obvious reasons.
I was looking to buy one but it didn't make sense with where things are at now. But maybe in a couple years when construction and/or cost gets a little better.
- locopati 4y agoI have a Oru tandem folding kayak that can be configured solo. It handles shallows just fine. It might not be as stiff as a hardshell kayak but it can handle not too rough ocean (close to shore... i wouldn't try any big crossing in it because it has no spray skirt). Also it weighs about half as much as a hardshell kayak.
- monkmartinez 4y agoIt makes more sense to build one yourself. They are made from corrugated plastic (google term: coroplast) which is very, very easy to work into useable form with basic hand tools. This fella on YT has a great channel to get the basics[1]. When the election was over, I went and collected a bunch of coroplast signs and have since turned them into all manner of things. My DIY ebike battery needed an enclosure as its a giant 13s10p from recycled laptop batteries. I folded up a old sign and used zipties to hold it together. Strapped it to the bike and Bob's your uncle... It works a treat! [1] https://www.youtube.com/@DIYUSA/videos https://www.youtube.com/@DIYUSA/videos