Oru Kayak

Coast Kayak - 16ft

Owning a kayak you can take out to the bay and paddle around on the weekends sounds like a great idea, until you realize that storing a fifteen foot kayak in your fifth-floor studio apartment isn't all that practical. The Oru Coast Kayak solves this conundrum with a practical and convenient folding design that makes storing and transporting the kayak a whole lot easier than trying to lug a full-sized kayak out of the city and to the water.

Oru Kayaks started with small origami kayaks that eventually morphed into the full-on water-ready polypropylene boats the company is producing today, but they haven't lost their trademark portability. All Oru boats are built in the US from durable double-layered polypropylene that is rated to withstand 20,000 fold cycles, and the hardware consist of a combination of stainless steel, neoprene, rubber, and marine grade UV-protected plastic fittings, so you can rest comfortably knowing that repeated folding, lots of travel, and plenty of paddling won't spell trouble. The main cockpit is designed to make getting in and out of the boat easy, but is snug enough to offer the paddler plenty of control. Oru designed the Coast with a hull that tracks well on open water and maintains a smooth feel on ocean water and in placid lakes, included three bulkheads to keep the boat rigid and buoyant, and an adjustable seat and footrest that allow you to dial in the perfect fit for all-day comfort on the water.