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Oru Beach LT
Oru Beach LT
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Oru Beach LT | |||||
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| Price | $1,199 List | $506.53 at Amazon | $699.00 at Amazon | $299.99 at Amazon | $299.00 at Amazon |
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| Pros | No inflation required, lightweight, very durable, stable, fast, tracks well, easy set up and clean up | Handles well, high durability, fast, stable, fabric is water resistant | Handles and tracks well, very durable, helpful features, option for single or tandem paddling | Everything included, affordable, durable, easy backpack carry, everything becomes part of the kayak | Extremely portable, maneuverable, stable, easy set up |
| Cons | Expensive, seat cushion thin, rigid pack makes for an awkward carry | Heavy, floor difficult to inflate, hard to drain | Heavy, no paddles or pump included, expensive | Poor paddle, rides high, blunt bow, fabric retains water, difficult to drain | Low durability, poor tracking, weight doesn’t include pump or paddle |
| Bottom Line | Though not inflatable, this foldable kayak is an impressive performer and proven crowd-pleaser | Our favorite inflatable yak is built to last and perform at a high level | Rather heavy but a great performance for a two-person model | If you want a portable kayak that’s enjoyable to use and won’t drain your savings, look no further! | Take this lightweight, packable kayak just about anywhere you can imagine for a unique experience |
| Rating Categories | Oru Beach LT | AdvancedFrame | AdvancedFrame Convertible Ta... | Sevylor Quikpak K5 | Advanced Elements PackLite |
| Handling (25%) | |||||
| Comfort (25%) | |||||
| Ease Of Set Up (20%) | |||||
| Portability (20%) | |||||
| Durability (10%) | |||||
| Specs | Oru Beach LT | AdvancedFrame | AdvancedFrame... | Sevylor Quikpak K5 | Advanced Elements... |
| Measured Weight (boat and storage bag only) | 26.1 lb | 33.25 lb | 55.2 lb | 23.4 lb | 5.25 lb |
| Capacity | Single; 300 lbs | Single; 300 lbs | Tandem (2); 550 lbs | Single; 250 lbs | Single; 250 lbs |
| Kayak Size (length x width in ft) | 12'3" x 2'5.5" | 10'3" x 2'9" | 15' x 2'8" | 10' x 2'8" | 7'6" x 2'11" |
| Packed Size (length x width x height in inches) | 32" x 28.5" x 11" | 33" x 16" x 15" | 35" x 21" x 12" | 22" x 17" x 9" | 14" x 12" x 7" |
| Included Accessories | Repair pieces | Repair kit | Repair kit | Pump and paddle | Repair kit |
| Material/Construction | Double-layered polypropelene | Aluminum ribs in bow & stern, PVC-coated polyester | Aluminum ribs in bow & stern, PVC tarpaulin, 3 layers rip-stop material | Heavy duty polyetster bottom, 24-gauge laminated PVC | Polyurethane-coated ripstop polyester |
| Features | Adjustable foot brace and backrest, bulkheads, carry handles | Adjustable backrest, bungees, pressure relief valve in floor, skeg | Paddle keepers, seatback pockets, bungee straps, D-ring attachment points | Backpack carrying system turns into seat , storage area, bow and stern bungees, accessory D-rings, spray skirt, skeg | Rubber-molded handle, mesh carry bag doubles as onboard storage, accessory D-rings |