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Tuesday 22 November 2011

Inflatable Kayaks – A Much Liked Option

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As with everything in today’s world more and more things are becoming more accommodating, compact sized and of better quality. This is applicable even to the kayak now. Being on the water is an often opted choice for many people though not everyone can own a boat or kayak to go rowing or kayaking. Not to mention the space constraints and having to haul it everywhere one goes can be a pain.



An inflatable kayak is the solution for such problems. They are easy on the pocket and are facile to transport. Traditionalists may look down upon it but that does not diminish its gaining popularity. These kayaks though inflatable are quite sturdy to handle saltwater and freshwater activities. Hunting, fishing, rowing, whitewater rafting too can be done on them. A deflated kayak weighs between thirty to fifty pounds and can be stored easily in the closet or garage.

The inflatable kayaks are made of tough PVC plastic and are recommended to be kept away from the sun as they are susceptible to UV damage. The advantages of the inflatable kayak are its effortless transportation, now you do not need to keep it tied up properly on the roof rack. Instead just keep it folded in the back of your car.

This takes care of storage as space required is smaller compared to the traditional kayak. You can even transport it with you on the airplane which would have been tricky with the rigid boat. Also the worry of it getting damaged on the way gets reduced here. Finally the cost of these inflatable boats is much cheaper than buying the traditional ones.

Technology has developed so much that some models are available in ultra modern material that can withstand more weight than its counterparts. The materials used to make these inflatable kayaks are PVC, Nitrylon and Hypalon. The seams and multi layers are either glued with high heat that melds the material together or welded electrically to maintain its structure.

The kayaks come with repair kits which helps one take care of small repairs, if there is a large gash that needs a specialist’s touch they can be given to the repair shop. These kayaks are very stable on the water and are even used for adventure sports like river rafting and on strong rivers.

Care and maintenance of these inflatable boats are very easy. It is a recommended for recreational usage.

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