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Aire Lynx I Inflatable Kayak
Hi! I am interested in using an inflatable kayak on a trip in...
By Phil Vitkus
Ranked #532 - Kayaks
October 31, 2009
Hi! I am interested in using an inflatable kayak on a trip in which I will be on the ocean. Are some kayaks' material better suited for the ocean? Or is there something that you do to make the kayak "ocean-ready," some sort of sealant or something you would apply?
Phil
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By West Howland
Ranked #12 - Kayaks
5 days ago
Generally speaking, ocean-going kayaks are designed to be long and narrow for the sake of following a straight line, and speed. This kind of inflatable boat has a huge amount of surface area above water opposed to what's below so it will be tossed around by any amount of wind you'll encounter. Also probably won't be the most comfortable for long periods of time out on the water. There isn't really anything to "apply" to make a boat an ocean kayak, it's all about the design.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Hull Material:
- 1100 Denier polyurethane
- Length:
- 10ft 2in
- Width:
- 37in
- Weight:
- 32lb
- Tube Diameter:
- 11in
- Thigh Straps:
- No
- Storage Straps:
- Yes, 12 sets of cargo loops
- Air Chambers:
- 3
- Maximum Load:
- 350lb
- Recommended Use:
- Day trips, lightweight overnighters, whitewater, all-day river adventures
- Paddler Skill:
- All paddlers
- Warranty:
- 10 Years
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