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 On: 2007-09-19
The Sevylor Skeg is a must add-on. The skeg is a fin that hooks on the back of the kayak to assist in straight line tracking and also helps with turns. Most places on the web sell it for >$20. The skeg will also work on look-alike models.
Inflatable kayaks are notorious for fishtailing while paddling and the skeg curtails that action nicely so that your inflatable handles more like a hard-body kayak.
I love my inflatable kayak & will be taking it and my skeg to the Carribean this fall.
On: 2007-09-18
The Sevylor Skeg is a must add-on. The skeg is a fin that hooks on the back of the kayak to assist in straight line tracking and also helps with turns. Most places on the web sell it for >$20. The skeg will also work on look-alike models.
Inflatable kayaks are notorious for fishtailing while paddling and the skeg curtails that action nicely so that your inflatable handles more like a hard-body kayak.
I love my inflatable kayak & will be taking it and my skeg to the Carribean this fall.
On: 2007-06-15
If you are in the market for a inflatable kayak maybe you have already read my review for inflatables, if not I will go over the highlights
Little cash or space required!
Clearly the value will draw many customers to the Tahiti, but dont be fooled by the low price, the Tahiti is still a very capable boat. Due to the nature of inflatable craft the Tahiti is not as fast as a hardshell boat. The Tahiti is not a special use craft, its strength is its adaptability and its versitility. Worried about carrying your boat, dont be, the Tahiti can be thrown into the truck of a compact car and can even be packed and carried by rucksack!
rough and tough
I own this kayak and the colorado, both of which are outstanding value. Despite what you may think the Tahiti is an amazingly robust boat, I have hit rocks in my Tahiti as well as dragged it across rocks in shallow water. Talking of shallow water, if needed, one man can pick up the Tahiti and carry it with no problem.
it floats very well
What more can you ask from a boat! The Tahiti rides high out of the water and it can carry 500 pounds!
You can take the Tahiti on a plane!
Just pack it small and check it in with your luggage.
If money is short and you need a boat that can go anywhere, the Tahiti is for you!
Thanks for reading
Liam
by: adam_rosenbaum On: 2006-08-10
This inflatable kayak is functional and easy to transport given its light wheight. Once inflated, its easy to carry with just one arm when empty. It also has a very sturdy feel once its completely inflated (I would recommend an electric pump that you can plug into your car battery charger).
With both seats in the kayak, there is suffient room and storage space for two adults and gear. I have been using this kayak mostly for fishing with my four-year-old son on small lakes. We generally carry two fishing rods, gear box, bottled water, and other related items, along with a dry bag. Even with all this "stuff" in the boat there is plenty of room inside, and with the seats in place I have plenty of support and elbow room for paddling.
I havent yet taken this kayak on down a creek or river so Im not able to comment on its use in that scenario.
On: 2006-07-02
We purchased this kayak a few weeks ago and have enjoyed using it in our nearby lake.
Initial use is very easy. We had it set up and inflated within fifteen minutes, using a hand pump for inflation. Note, the kayak does not include paddles, so remember to purchase them as well.
The kayak comfortably seats two people, with room for storage in the front and rear of the kayak. Were using this to stow lifejackets for our boys. The kayak includes two inflatable, removable seats which can be moved around or removed. Weve found that they are very comfortable and actually make rowing and maneuvering easier. The kayak also has an easy to open and close drain for letting water out of the boat.
The size of this kayak makes it so easy for using and transporting. Our 11 year old can carry it on his own and it actually fit inside our van fully inflated.
I dont plan on taking the kayak on any rapids, but for use on local lakes and calm rivers, it seems to be the perfect solution.
On: 2006-07-01
We purchased this kayak a few weeks ago and have enjoyed using it in our nearby lake.
Initial use is very easy. We had it set up and inflated within fifteen minutes, using a hand pump for inflation. Note, the kayak does not include paddles, so remember to purchase them as well.
The kayak comfortably seats two people, with room for storage in the front and rear of the kayak. Were using this to stow lifejackets for our boys. The kayak includes two inflatable, removable seats which can be moved around or removed. Weve found that they are very comfortable and actually make rowing and maneuvering easier. The kayak also has an easy to open and close drain for letting water out of the boat.
The size of this kayak makes it so easy for using and transporting. Our 11 year old can carry it on his own and it actually fit inside our van fully inflated.
I dont plan on taking the kayak on any rapids, but for use on local lakes and calm rivers, it seems to be the perfect solution.
On: 2005-08-02
This inflatable kayak is a hoot! I bought one yesterday and did about 12 miles on the Truckee River through Reno in it with my teenage son. (Yes, I am incredibly stiff and sore, and hes raring to go again.)
First of all realize that this does not handle like a hardbody kayak. Close, but not quite. It is just a pointy rubber raft, after all. It likes to go down the river sideways or backwards, depending upon where the heaviest bottom sits. But, it can be easily paddled by one or two persons to float just like the real thing.
About thirty years ago I used to have a fiberglass kayak and went down many rivers here in the western USA. Ive worn wool long underwear under a wetsuit to stay warm and have almost lost camera gear and food in rollovers. I kinda know how to handle a kayak.
This Sevylor should not be taken through anything greater than a 4, depending upon the skill of the paddler. It rides like a typical rubber raft through crests and holes. It might be fun to play with solo in standing waves, but it would be hard to brace into because there are no foot/heel rests. There is no way to stay in it in a rollover. Youll just get dumped out.
On the practical side, it only weighs about 23 pounds, can be had for around $140, inflates easily and quickly with a plunger air pump (sold separately), is easily portaged around the rough water, has a very shallow draft, is made from some very tough PVC, is comfortable to sit in for several hours, is easy to dump water out of, cleans off quickly with just a hose, and deflates in a heartbeat to be folded back into the size of a medium suitcase. For us, it is perfect - affordable, handy in the waters we frequent, easy to inflate/deflate/store.
Im thinking of getting another one so that he can have his own, and so that I wont get quite as splashed-on from his flailing paddling. He can also tow old mom on the wide slow parts.
Sue :)
On: 2005-08-01
This inflatable kayak is a hoot! I bought one yesterday and did about 12 miles on the Truckee River through Reno in it with my teenage son. (Yes, I am incredibly stiff and sore, and hes raring to go again.)
First of all realize that this does not handle like a hardbody kayak. Close, but not quite. It is just a pointy rubber raft, after all. It likes to go down the river sideways or backwards, depending upon where the heaviest bottom sits. But, it can be easily paddled by one or two persons to float just like the real thing.
About thirty years ago I used to have a fiberglass kayak and went down many rivers here in the western USA. Ive worn wool long underwear under a wetsuit to stay warm and have almost lost camera gear and food in rollovers. I kinda know how to handle a kayak.
This Sevylor should not be taken through anything greater than a 4, depending upon the skill of the paddler. It rides like a typical rubber raft through crests and holes. It might be fun to play with solo in standing waves, but it would be hard to brace into because there are no foot/heel rests. There is no way to stay in it in a rollover. Youll just get dumped out.
On the practical side, it only weighs about 23 pounds, can be had for around $140, inflates easily and quickly with a plunger air pump (sold separately), is easily portaged around the rough water, has a very shallow draft, is made from some very tough PVC, is comfortable to sit in for several hours, is easy to dump water out of, cleans off quickly with just a hose, and deflates in a heartbeat to be folded back into the size of a medium suitcase. For us, it is perfect - affordable, handy in the waters we frequent, easy to inflate/deflate/store.
Im thinking of getting another one so that he can have his own, and so that I wont get quite as splashed-on from his flailing paddling. He can also tow old mom on the wide slow parts.
Sue :)
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