| When you think of kayaks you most likely | | | | are puncture resistant. If a puncture does |
| picture a kayak constructed from plastic or a | | | | occur, then it can be patched up quickly. A |
| composite of fiberglass and Kevlar. However, | | | | puncture will not lead to a sinking kayak |
| kayaks have been available in inflatable form | | | | because of the structure of the inflatable |
| for several decades. These kayaks are not | | | | kayak. |
| like the simple inflatable water toys in your | | | | |
| swimming pool. Inflatable kayaks provide | | | | What type of inflatable kayak will best suit |
| durability and stay afloat easily. Plus, | | | | your kayaking needs? There are several brands |
| inflatable kayaks have superior tracking | | | | and models of inflatable kayaks to choose |
| abilities compared to inflatable boats. These | | | | from. Do you want speed or stability in your |
| are just a snippet of the countless features | | | | kayak? If you desire speed then a long, |
| that bring confidence and interest to many | | | | slender kayak will be a good option. If |
| kayakers. | | | | stability weighs on your decision then a |
| | | | short, wide kayak will be an effective match. |
| Inflatable kayaks have several advantages. | | | | There are more detailed factors to consider |
| They weigh less then their plastic and | | | | such as payload capacity. Consult an |
| composite counter parts. They are easily | | | | inflatable kayak specialist before purchasing |
| mobile and can be carried by one person | | | | your kayak. |
| versus the need for several people to move a | | | | |
| hard-hull kayak. Inflatable kayaks can be | | | | Do kayaking techniques differ for inflatable |
| used on day tours, camping trips, and sea | | | | kayaks? Since inflatable kayaks are |
| kayaking. If you have little storage space | | | | lightweight they can fall prey to windy |
| available, then an inflatable kayak will suit | | | | conditions and rough waters. One way to |
| your needs. It can be quickly stored in a | | | | remedy this situation is to sit forward and |
| compact area. | | | | paddle close to the kayak. Additional |
| | | | equipment can also alleviate adverse side |
| Experienced kayakers may doubt the durability | | | | effects of rough waters. Confer with a |
| of inflatable kayaks, especially with regards | | | | kayaking professional before using an |
| to sea kayaking. Inflatable kayaks bode quite | | | | inflatable kayak. They can tailor their |
| well on the sea. In fact, inflatable kayaks | | | | advice to your kayaking experience level. |