Oru Kayaks are the Most Amazing Kayaks in the World!!

The Oru Kayak is simply amazing! For those that don't have room for a hard shell kayak or for those that want the ultimate in portability the Oru kayak is for you. Just as durable, stable and fast as a regular kayak without the need for roof racks or storage space. Setup is simple putting you on the water in minutes. Oru Kayak: https://www.orukayak.com/ Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Living Survival: http://goo.gl/qH40Hc Second Channel: https://goo.gl/wQE3R2 Google+: http://www.google.com/+livingsurvival Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/livingsurvival Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/livingsurvival Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/livingsurvivalyoutube

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The Oru Kayak is simply amazing! For those that don't have room for a hard shell kayak or for those that want the ultimate in portability the Oru kayak is for you. Just as durable, stable and fast as a regular kayak without the need for roof racks or storage space. Setup is simple putting you on the water in minutes. Oru Kayak: https://www.orukayak.com/ Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ Living Survival: http://goo.gl/qH40Hc Second Channel: https://goo.gl/wQE3R2 Google+: http://www.google.com/+livingsurvival Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/livingsurvival Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/livingsurvival Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/livingsurvivalyoutube

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Kimberly
Kimberly - 6 years ago
Hi at Ben. I hope you still see these comments. I'm super interested in getting the Oru Bay. Now that you've had it for a year what are your thoughts? Is it more or less durable than you originally thought? Have you used the Bay in calm ocean conditions? You mentioned the Bay was less stable. Is that just for loading or do you feel it's less stable in the water? I want to buy but so nervous because it's not a small investment, but if it works well then it's worth it to me.
Bob van Ooij
Bob van Ooij - 6 years ago
Kimberly Following this one. Hope he responds!
zhuyt
zhuyt - 6 years ago
I live in Sydney Australia, I'm seriously having trouble to choose which model above to buy. Does the BEACH model have any capability against any waves such as a bay condition? or you can only use it in still water like a lake? However it looks really more comfortable than the BAY model. Really hard for me to choose.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 6 years ago
the beach is more stable but not as fast.
SkeletorRises
SkeletorRises - 6 years ago
I can make one for probably $200
Scott Wibbens
Scott Wibbens - 7 years ago
Cool but no flotation if you overturn
Syrupsipper
Syrupsipper - 7 years ago
if 80% of the comments are saying its overpriced junk guess what. its overpriced junk get over yourself sellout
Big crooked Dick
Big crooked Dick - 7 years ago
These look super fragile
Scotty Thompson
Scotty Thompson - 7 years ago
Nice Kayaks but indeed, VASTLY over priced, at least from looking at their web page. The real value is nowhere near the MSRP. An old Folboat sailor and paddler from the 60s.
Bill Parker
Bill Parker - 7 years ago
Amazing idea, but bottom split open on mine and sank.
Roger Rennenger
Roger Rennenger - 7 years ago
coroplast for 2 grand ? nope.

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This Guy
This Guy - 7 years ago
They seem a bit overpriced, most likely due to their unique construction, but seems like a good investment as Emergency or light recreation kayak.

if it or when it fails, be it a hole or crack, you could always keep a small fiberglass kit with you. Or even do a whole fiberglass wrap after the 20k+ wear from regular use you mentioned.
Honest Reviews
Honest Reviews - 7 years ago
How do they track compared to other kayaks?
Honest Reviews
Honest Reviews - 7 years ago
Used to be one of my absolute favorite things to do so I was just curious. They do look like a much better option than the blow up or backpack versions
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
the bay tracks better and similar to other kayaks. the beach being wider doesn't track as well.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
thanks man
Eriban Skywalker
Eriban Skywalker - 7 years ago
More like a toy for the bathtub, better have a real one. Cheaper too.
Bushcarftsurvival- Life
Bushcarftsurvival- Life - 7 years ago
hey living survival then some really cool kayak videos how to find the link where you can purchase those Kayaks at really cool video much appreciated hope to see more camping cookware tents camping with kayak that you showed here on the video that would be cool to see thank you for sharing loving survival.
TheDudeofDudes
TheDudeofDudes - 7 years ago
I used to use that same material as signage. It will be brittle junk in a couple of years. Also, folding plastic constantly is always going to cause failure eventually and creates tension that will be really weak to any impact. I can't believe people pay so much for a product that is guaranteed to fail.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
another internet expert.
cornixtenebarum
cornixtenebarum - 7 years ago
Nice review! Hubby and I just ordered two Bay St. kayaks thru Oru's current Kickstarter Gold project. I can't wait to try them out. :-)
Adventures With A Cherokee
Adventures With A Cherokee - 7 years ago
What all are you going to pack for camping trip with these kayaks?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
i will do a video when I do a kayak trip.
Tasha van Es
Tasha van Es - 7 years ago
This looks fantastic for someone who is perfectly capable of paddling on my own save carrying my kayak around. We already have a fleet of kayaks: inflatable, rotomolded, and airalite, but I cannot carry any of them easily, and kayaking is one of the things I love to do. Thanks for sharing this, it looks incredible and I will definitely want to find out more. Any idea if you can roof rack it though, or does it have to be folded between trips?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
i'd maybe check out their facebook page and see if anyone has racked it.
baran h
baran h - 7 years ago
Wouldnt that material break after several fold and unfold?

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Beast Ala Mode
Beast Ala Mode - 7 years ago
$1300 for coroplast sheets and a few buckles?! Gtfo. Sweet concept, but insanely overpriced
Beast Ala Mode
Beast Ala Mode - 7 years ago
Living Survival I'm not saying it isn't a very cool product, at $500-600 it's would be almost a no brainer for occasional use. At $1,300 there are much more durable and capable options.
Beast Ala Mode
Beast Ala Mode - 7 years ago
Living Survival less than $150 in materials. I'm not saying they shouldn't be compensated for their design, but let's not get this twisted, marking up a product 100x is asinine. Especially for a temporary product. This kayak won't last long term, not compared to traditional kayaks that are similarly priced. These aren't being used in true survival situations. A large portion of the markup on traditional kayaks is simply the shipping costs getting them to retailers or customers. This is an overpriced toy for folks with more money than brains.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
i meant the the main material isn't the only part. bow and stern covers, fasteners, seat, pads, hull supports etc. tell you what, make one up, then make a video on it and tell everyone how cheap you made it for and then market it and sell it around the world!
Beast Ala Mode
Beast Ala Mode - 7 years ago
Living Survival oh, it's not made of coroplast? Please, enlighten me...
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
when you buy a product you are paying for the idea, the design, the labor, the fasteners, the materials (which are much more than coroplast), the marketing, the packaging etc. Welcome to creating a product and marketing it to consumers. Could you make one on your own, sure good luck with that. It is priced accordingly and made in the USA. I'm sure if it was made in China it would be less so maybe you can wait for that.
Ugly Puppy
Ugly Puppy - 7 years ago
I own a Brompton folding bike. Best folding bike on earth. You pay a premium price for quality in a small package sometimes. Nature of the beast. I don't kayak but I can see the allure of these.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
agreed.
Ofan Zuhaer
Ofan Zuhaer - 7 years ago
how seaworthy are the kayaks?
flashman V
flashman V - 7 years ago
Very cool, never saw them before. How is the drag in the water with them compared to a regular hard sided kayak? They seem to move well from the video
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
they move really well. the Bay is not as stable but faster.
Scott 1
Scott 1 - 7 years ago
seriously why are you bringing people prodcuts that are crap its made out materials that will not last structually this is a bad idea and i can tell you now this is a bad bad idea because this cheap made crap with a massive price tag will end up getting someone killed its a hollow core plastic kyak why do you think no major manufacturers have done this lol seriously bring your audience prodcuts that are decent not what you get told to sell remeber your flogging this overpiced crap to people sad really ben
Phrancis5
Phrancis5 - 7 years ago
@Scott 1 Why leave so many comments attacking something you assume is dangerous and flimsy? Have you actually owned one? It's certainly not a good buy from the performance/value standpoint, but the portability might be invaluable to some. I owned a dozen hardshell 14-17ft touring kayaks and even built my latest one (mahogany and fiberglass), as well as carved my greenland paddles. I have also test paddle one of the 12ft Oru kayaks and was impressed with its tracking, efficiency, edge turns, etc... I assumed the materials and construction had to be flimsy, but they weren't. For the $ you could certainly get a better performing hardshell kayak, but if I lived in a downtown apt with no garage or didn't own a car for transport, I'd strongly consider one of these over inflatables or heavier Folboats. My 43lb Arctic Tern 17 is already considered a lightweight Greenland style touring yak, but I wouldn't mind an Oru Bay just for day trips and impromptu paddles.
Scott 1
Scott 1 - 7 years ago
Living Survival how much did you pay sir ? and exactly no bulkheads its junk ben you can call it not junk but it is tell me whats not junk about it oh it floats so its a great product go ahead demostrate it in anything other than a flat pond lol just because you are givin a product and tell everybody where to buy it does not make it good and your talking over 3 k worth of kayak lol clap clap and the maker will even tell you its not structualy designed for anything other than flat water lol you sir just because you have a channel selling products does not mean you alwyas know what your talking about and if you actually look into it many ppl that actually kayak would never ever trust something like that and if you actually spent time you would take it a positive info for you but you choose to see it in the way you have many many many reviews have claimed its expensive even the company who is trying to get the manufactor costs down ben since its not overpriced explain why it is not explain why it is not junk besides you saying so when if you read and understand the dangers of the design you would understand for you money this is going to destroy itsself it has no interal support go ahead turn it over and then try and empty the water put of it lol good luck
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy - 7 years ago
Well Living, do tell me all about those sealed bulkheads on the Oru? Right..there are none.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
get educated and research a little before you call something overpriced and junk.
Outdoors With The Banks
Outdoors With The Banks - 7 years ago
I saw a dare for a over niter. I double that dare! Yeah those kayaks are awesome! I'm thinking about getting a kayak sometime this year. I doubt one of these just because, but hopefully I can find a used one that's a lot less expensive.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
it will happen.
wanker2us
wanker2us - 7 years ago
don't they leak at the tip seams?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
nope
Hiker Marapese
Hiker Marapese - 7 years ago
Incredible! very cool.
ben terwellen
ben terwellen - 7 years ago
should give sea eagle a try..........
ItsTotalChaos
ItsTotalChaos - 7 years ago
Both are sold out... these are awesome!

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The Bearded Burton
The Bearded Burton - 7 years ago
I remember seeing these when they first started popping up on Instagram, really cool idea and concept especially as something to keep in your car or for the people who might want a "bug out" yak lol, but just not practical for me when I saw the price vs what I could get for he same amount elsewhere.
I admit I am able to have my Ocean Kayak BGProwler because I have a storage unit it fits in but still, for $1300 and only a capacity of 300lbs, people
could get a real kayak that will last way longer. I can guarantee this would not have made it through this last 95mile trip I did, one buckle breaks or piece of plastic and then what? I can patch my kayak if a hole gets warn into it ya know?
I consider this an expensive recreational kayak.
If it works for you though man awesome, we all have our preferences and that's what great about products. If you don't like something then don't buy it ya know?
PNW Adventures And gear reviews
PNW Adventures And gear reviews - 7 years ago
Wow those are sweet I want one you don't have to worry about storing or buying a car rack!
Cajun Swamp Fox
Cajun Swamp Fox - 7 years ago
Man you review a ton of nice stuff, BUT as an avid kayaker, all I can say about this is .....well.....Bishop Bullwinkle says it best............https://youtu.be/-K7fCQlUhj0
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
for sure man, everything has a practical application.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
LMAO
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
LMAO
Cajun Swamp Fox
Cajun Swamp Fox - 7 years ago
Of course we live in an area where we mostly saltwater kayak and there are lots of oysters that would shred that deal.
Travis NYE
Travis NYE - 7 years ago
I must be living under a rock had no idea anything like this was out on the market. Very cool thanks Ben.
OasisofSpirit
OasisofSpirit - 7 years ago
Very Cool! Thanks!
P701
P701 - 7 years ago
I was drooling over these at REI! Awesome review as always :).
uptrail71
uptrail71 - 7 years ago
Neat design! We need to get our kayaks out... 39camper asked me to join him on a kayak trip, but I'll have to wait and try for next year.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
i can't make it on his first trip either.
Bob Wampler
Bob Wampler - 7 years ago
OK, that is impressive! I remember the Folboats, this is better.
Oxxnarr D'flame
Oxxnarr D'flame - 7 years ago
I wonder how long the folds will last under repeated use.
Oxxnarr D'flame
Oxxnarr D'flame - 7 years ago
Living Survival basically forever :-)
I like the ability to pack it in.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
20,000 +
AZBADBOYz
AZBADBOYz - 7 years ago
$1300 to $1600, that's NUTZ for what you are getting! Hard to complain about how much that roof rack cost vs the cost of these origami kayaks. Not a fan for that price at all.
Matt Ezuka
Matt Ezuka - 7 years ago
AZBADBOYz most good kayaks are around $1000. and you also didnt take in account for the kayak taking up space in someones home
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
$1105 & $1360 no sale direct.
Jon Z
Jon Z - 7 years ago
Happy to see you getting out with the gals :)
the mi woodsman
the mi woodsman - 7 years ago
thats pretty cool never new of such a thing ! i bet they are lightweight !
atb john
the mi woodsman
the mi woodsman - 7 years ago
Amazing !
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
26 and 28 lbs.
acet7
acet7 - 7 years ago
I wonder how many times they can be folded and unfolded before you might get a crack in the folded areas.
William Gorman
William Gorman - 7 years ago
IMO the hardware will ware out before the hull will. There haven't really been a lot of issues with the hull wearing out. But I wish they would have used aluminum for some of the key load baring hardware.
acet7
acet7 - 7 years ago
cool
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
acet7 they said over 20,000
Joshu's Dog
Joshu's Dog - 7 years ago
I wish I had a couple of thousand dollars to throw at one of these things. They seem like they're almost small and light enough to add to my kit. If I could carry this thing with me anywhere I go, I would probably save up for one.
Jack Blommel
Jack Blommel - 7 years ago
Cool but not for me
From Point A To Point Z
From Point A To Point Z - 7 years ago
I've been waiting for you to review these. lol Great review, Ben.
Topper Aussie
Topper Aussie - 7 years ago
Way overpriced if they were only a couple of hundred which they should be they would sell well
Topper Aussie
Topper Aussie - 7 years ago
I wonder how long the bottom will last dragging it along rocks ect I know you said you can lift it but it's gunna get dragged at some point ,buy the way almost forgot nice review
Topper Aussie
Topper Aussie - 7 years ago
The kayaks we have here in Aus may be a bit different to the us but I can buy one with a sounder and electric motor almost for that much in us dollars
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
that's if you buy a cheap kayak. If you buy a jackson tupelo, old town loon or wilderness systems pungo you are at around $800-$1000.
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness - 7 years ago
Living Survival you know, when you think about it that way, it doesn't make sense. You're going to spend five to $600 on a kayak and another five to $600 on a rack so you're right there anyway. And then you don't have all that stuff in the air dragging down your gas mileage too.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
for me it makes perfect sense. I can't have a hard shell where I live and don't want to spend $400 on a kayak rack for my truck.
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness - 7 years ago
just shows how many people have more money than sense.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
they sell very well.
Mr Murdoch yessss
Mr Murdoch yessss - 7 years ago
Would like to see you do a packrafting video.
God :-O
God :-O - 7 years ago
The music ruined the sound of the water. BTW How much do they weight???
God :-O
God :-O - 7 years ago
Joel Benoit True shit. They all weigh under 30lb.
Joel Benoit
Joel Benoit - 7 years ago
+God :-O you are god, "you know all" , lol
God :-O
God :-O - 7 years ago
:-/ ???
Joel Benoit
Joel Benoit - 7 years ago
you should already know.
Ed Baxter
Ed Baxter - 7 years ago
Nice Ben...... i have a pair of canoes, but Im going to splurge and get an inflatable because I can only go on the river here certain times of the yr. Keep up the vids bro!
Ed Baxter
Ed Baxter - 7 years ago
Those are really cool. I have a 9 yr. old son, our only water close by is the Colorado River, definitely need a safer boat for the summer. Early spring and late fall we take the canoe, but high eater is no place for the the old Pelican.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
thanks for watching! I was going to get inflatable until I saw these.

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TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness - 7 years ago
I think I remember seeing these on "Shark Tank". None of the investors would buy in.

Although a marvel of engineering, something that's made out of political yard signs that costs $1200? I don't think so.
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy - 7 years ago
Actually Robert on Shark Tank bought in at 25% and $500,000.
William Gorman
William Gorman - 7 years ago
I'm the type of person who if I'm not in the woods or on the river, then I'm probably in the middle of plaining my next trip to the woods or the river. In 2014 I lived in town in a small apartment and I only had a car to get around in. I ended up not being able to do a lot of river trips because I just didn't have the space for a watercraft and no way to transport it. Spring of 2015 I coat wind of what Oru was doing building these folding kayaks and I  got my self a 12ft 2015 bay and loved it. I used it through the spring and summer for several multi day river trips and loved it. If you don't want to spend 1200 for the bay from REI or ORU, you can get an older model now for under 1000 if you do some searching. I think Sam's club was actually selling them for 500 at one point. But I will say that the new 2017 models are nice. That's why I've sold my 2015 bay and I'm waiting for REI to send me my Coast XT any day now.
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness - 7 years ago
Living Survival I hope that by mass production, the price will come down to a reasonable ($500-600) level for what it is.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
TexasScout Noneofyourbusiness and then went on to raise half a million on Kickstarter.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
Carlos Sepulveda 300lbs
39camper
39camper - 7 years ago
Vary cool seeing them put together and on the water.
Brandon Waters
Brandon Waters - 7 years ago
Awesome video. I can't wait to see the trip videos on your second channel. Quick question were your paddles able to break down small, or were they two piece?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
Brandon Waters the Oru is a four piece, my other one is a two piece.
EDC Adventures
EDC Adventures - 7 years ago
Very cool
Dmitry Yushko
Dmitry Yushko - 7 years ago
how many foldings will it take before it breaks?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
Dmitry Yushko it's been tested to over 20,000 folds.
Brennan Louderback
Brennan Louderback - 7 years ago
$1300 for the cheapest model? No thank you, I can get a great 4 kayaks for that price.
The Traveling Together Journal
The Traveling Together Journal - 7 years ago
Sweet, I'll look them up
Phrancis5
Phrancis5 - 7 years ago
Eh, I've tried paddling those advanced elements. They're better than a cheap Walmart special, but tracking and efficiency would be far better in a stiffer streamlined inflatable like the SeaEagle Razor lite series.
The Traveling Together Journal
The Traveling Together Journal - 7 years ago
I have decided to go with a tandem by advanced elements. It can be paddled by one or two people. It's a bit heavy but I'd have to buy two ORUs and two will be heavier and take up more room in the car. The kayaks are cheaper and I only buy one. They are less than $1000 and have great reviews.
Phrancis5
Phrancis5 - 7 years ago
Yeah, any decent lightweight (new) kayak will cost north of $1k. The Oru is not the best buy from the performance/value standpoint, but the portability might be invaluable to some. I owned several 14-17ft touring kayaks and even built my latest one (Pygmy), but I did test-paddle one of the 12ft Oru kayaks and was impressed with its tracking, efficiency, edge turns, etc... For $1500 you could certainly get a better performing hardshell kayak, but if I still lived in a downtown apt with no garage or didn't own a car for transport, I'd strongly consider one of these over inflatables or heavier Folboats. My 43lb Arctic Tern 17 is already considered a lightweight Greenland style touring yak, but I wouldn't mind an Oru Bay just for day trips and impromptu paddles.
The Traveling Together Journal
The Traveling Together Journal - 7 years ago
I really appreciated this review. As long-term overlanders, we try to have lots of gear that helps us experience the natural world to the fullest. We didn't bring a kayak for the big trip and I regretted it so many times, but we just didn't have the room. As we plan the next pat of our trip I'm looking into these folding kayaks. That is a lot of money, but the extra space is valuable when you live full time in a vehical.
A Pseudonym
A Pseudonym - 7 years ago
Dick's Sporting Goods doesn't sell good Kayaks, if you're more than an occasional recreational Kayaker. The materials alone are not as UV and heat resistant, and as thick and impact resistant as the higher end brands you find at REI or a similar place. Also, a few of them are poorly shaped to be able to roll if you dump and need to roll or rescue.

That said, if you are a recreational Kayaker who likes to go out sometimes in the summer, you don't need to worry about those things and these boats aren't terrible for those needs. And their sit-on-tops are actually not bad, if you like those.

Amazon can be good, but you can't see the boat before buying if you're buying used.
If you love Kayaking and are considering making it a part of your outdoor life, make sure to go to rentals and lesson clubs in your area to try all kinds of brands before deciding what you want and what would work best for you.
A Pseudonym
A Pseudonym - 7 years ago
If you want a high end Kayak for less, check Kayak clubs and rental companies in your area. They always sell their used boats at the end of a season or two for at least half of what they're worth. They will almost always fix any damage beforehand too, but you could probably talk down the price more if the boat needed thigh pads replaced, for instance, and you say you can do that yourself if you get a little more off the boat.

This also gives you the option to go see the boat and check it out before you buy, (unlike buying from Amazon or Ebay used), so you can make sure it's in good condition. Usually such places will even let you test it first if you're serious about buying.

Another resource is Craig's List, you get all the benefits listed above and often the boat costs even less and you usually see gear included in the price.

Packable Kayaks are great if you have no space or need portability, but you definitely pay for the newer tech materials and design. It's worth it if you need it, definitely not if you don't. You can find used Orus on Ebay, sometimes for a fraction of the cost. I saw a Bay+ go for $580 last week.

Myself, I need a portable and am torn between Oru and Pakayak.
Great Video, @LIving Survival! Thanks for this. =)
Some Dude
Some Dude - 7 years ago
algonquin5484 How bout Amazon, Dicks Sporting goods. Every year they do a sale you can get almost any kayak for 50%-60% off. My friend got 4 $600 kayaks for less than $300 each last year.
algonquin5484
algonquin5484 - 7 years ago
You can NOT get 4 great kayaks for that price. Maybe two. And if you can, point me in that direction.
Adventures With A Cherokee
Adventures With A Cherokee - 7 years ago
Pelican kayaks also don't last that long, cheap junk that doesn't last. In the long run buying a used good boat is better than buying a cheap crap boat from walmart.
Ralin
Ralin - 7 years ago
I don't think Ben is being unreasonable here.

If you don't want or can't afford a $1300 foldable kayak, don't buy a $1300 foldable kayak. What the OP neglected to mention when he said "I can buy 4" is that he absolutely cannot buy 4 foldable, lightweight, compact kayaks that don't need any other equipment, like a $300 roof rack (Well, I guess you don't need it if you are ok with your vehicle being damaged). Also, can you keep all 4 of those kayaks in your apartment?

If you want convenience, you pay for convenience. If you don't want convenience, you don't pay for convenience, end of story. He didn't do this video because he wanted to cover kayaks, he did the video because he wanted to cover a kayak that fit his needs and was useful in his situation, which happens to be a compact, lightweight kayak that he can keep in his place.

I love your videos Ben. Keep it up, and thanks for the reviews.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
wasn't talking down on anyone. the original comment was that he could get 4 kayaks for the price of this one. and that's great. to each their own. this kayak fits my purpose as it is foldable and fits in a closet and does not need a car rack to transport. so....although there are more affordable options, this isn't one of them. if you have a problem with that don't watch. i do plenty of affordable gear and again it is what I use not what I think my audience will like which is what other channels do.
Kerry Wanberg
Kerry Wanberg - 7 years ago
When did you turn into douche bag? I've been watching your vids for years and I've never seen you so ass hurt as you have been on this video. I have plenty of high end / lightweight gear. The point of my comment was that you were talking down on someone that didn't have the disposable income that you obviously do.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
I'm sure there are plenty of videos on any kayak you want.
Brennan Louderback
Brennan Louderback - 7 years ago
Living Survival what about for your viewers who cant afford a 800 dollar kayak
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
the other kayaks I was researching were the jackson tupelo, old town loon and the wilderness systems pungo. I believe they were all $800-$1000. keep in mind for me i want a durable fishing or multi-day kayak and the cheaper options (pelican) just don't work for me. I've rented them and they are great for just kicking around for an hour or two but for serious travel or time on the water no thanks.
Brennan Louderback
Brennan Louderback - 7 years ago
Living Survival Could you review some more affordable kayak options then,considering you review products ranging from expensive to affordable?
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
my videos have always been and always will be based on the gear I own and gear i use. I do a mix of expensive and affordable options however I see fit. for this product it is perfect for me in an apartment regardless of price. that's great that you never owned a $1000 kayak.
Kerry Wanberg
Kerry Wanberg - 7 years ago
Living Survival smh at you @livingsurvival - just because someone can't afford a $1000 Kayak you're going to try to shame them? I started following you based on your gear reviews but recently (not counting your "cheap hammock" review) your videos are all super high-end gear options. Btw, my backyard is the Chattahoochee so I have weekly time on the water and have never owned a $1000 kayak.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
Brennan Louderback yep four pelicans SMH.
FlashGeiger
FlashGeiger - 7 years ago
The advantages of these are why I went to packrafts. My packrafts aren't as fast but they're lighter likely more stable and pack smaller.
FlashGeiger
FlashGeiger - 7 years ago
Thanks, I will. in fact I was just paddling on Lake Ontario yesterday. A bit breezy, but we still managed and enjoyed ourselves.
Adventures With A Cherokee
Adventures With A Cherokee - 7 years ago
Have fun using an inflatable on any sort of flatwater, giant windsail they are.
Jim McCarthy
Jim McCarthy - 7 years ago
A high quality inflatable is faster to set up (fill time), weight is around the same, cost is lower, performance can be better than Oru (depending on make/model), stability much better, able to better carry more gear. I've paddled the Oru and was not impressed, but since I'm a longtime paddler (some day old), there ae features and performance that I want, especially considering all the short cuts with Oru vs their cost. Are they a good kayak? Sure. But in my view, there are better choices if looking for portability, performance on the water, ease of setup, and cost.
FlashGeiger
FlashGeiger - 7 years ago
Packrafts are low pressure, so it's just a few minutes of non strenuous activity pushing air from a pillowcase into the boat. Inflatable kayaks are likely higher pressure and need pumps of some sort, I expect. Deflation isn't any harder than for air mattresses (although it is wetter).

Those kayaks are likely faster, so if you aren't going to be backpacking them they're a good choice, I imagine. But I portage my packraft so the 6 lb weight is an advantage.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
FlashGeiger I thought about an inflatable but the hassle of inflation and deflation kept me from buying.
Ross Clay
Ross Clay - 7 years ago
Really nice rig for a good kayak!
You won't have the hassle of portage!
Nice!
Colby Outdoors
Colby Outdoors - 7 years ago
Nice video, you should make a new edc day pack vid
Dylan Castle
Dylan Castle - 7 years ago
two thousand bucks! no thanks, I'll stick to something a little cheaper.
Dylan Castle
Dylan Castle - 7 years ago
Matt Burkett well there's inflatables and stacking conoes which seem sturdier and less expensive. or you could make your own? look up Paul Elkans, you can make something similar for well under three hundred bucks.
Dylan Castle
Dylan Castle - 7 years ago
Living Survival i didn't see that the are discounted at the moment. but still starting at $1100 for the base model and $2300 for the "top of thr line".
pricey stuff. especially considering the building materials and what the competition sells for.
Matt Burkett
Matt Burkett - 7 years ago
This is for people who can't own a normal kayak for whatever reasons. Good luck finding a cheaper option for a foldable kayak.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
$1105 and $1360 on their website right now and I don't need a $400 rack. So...$1360 is still over $600 short of two thousand which you said in your original comment.
Dylan Castle
Dylan Castle - 7 years ago
Living Survival yeah, i can read. starting at $1300 and all the way up to $2500, i stand by my original statement.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
Dylan Castle you must not be able to read.
05generic
05generic - 7 years ago
Smart designs overall, but the Beach definitely wants to go in a circle. I love how two of them could fit in a compact car.
Moe C
Moe C - 7 years ago
Not the most amazing, but I'm sure it has a niche.
Tony Patey
Tony Patey - 7 years ago
That just blew me away. I have never seen something like this before. That was one of the coolest videos I have seen on YouTube. Footage under water was amazing. That was just simply an awesome review. Thanks. Tony.
Ralin
Ralin - 7 years ago
Exactly. The argument of "no it's not good because it's plastic" has been debunked a long time ago. Hell, the video of the guys throwing it off a roof and hitting it with a hammer is proof enough that it's fairly sturdy.

It looks like a great kayak, and I can't wait to get one.
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
once again, a keyboard commando with zero research done. people use these all over the world and have been for several years with little issue.
Ralin
Ralin - 7 years ago
Scott 263987 You seriously seem to enjoy the word seriously i mean seriously you seriously used it like seriously 10 times in your comment seriously. And seriously have you seriously ever tried this kayak? It seriously sounds like you haven't, but seriously you have a lot of serious issues. You seriously have no serious idea as to whether or not this is a good kayak seriously. And seriously, of course if you seriously ask another serious manufacturer of serious kayaks they will seriously tell you it's not good because seriously they are trying to sell their product seriously.
Scott 1
Scott 1 - 7 years ago
Tony Patey there is a reason why you havent seen it when he says it performz like any other kayak i laughed he has no idea at all seriously this kayak is not beach rated lol seriously if you think this is cool a good idea ask yourself why no kayak manufacture thats decent is doing this see how he says this will save you money lol srriously wake up if you think this is cool try a decent kayak in decent water this will not work where other kayak can take ot day in day out you think anyone is using this in alaska ? or anywhere survival is acutally being attempted would you really relie on this to keep you dry and you and your equipment out of the water ?
Yuri Klaver
Yuri Klaver - 7 years ago
wauw!
I Am Jason Allen
I Am Jason Allen - 7 years ago
Thanks Ben!
Yahtadi Shidiq
Yahtadi Shidiq - 7 years ago
Amazing!
lisa norwood
lisa norwood - 7 years ago
just wondering what the weight limits are.. how much gear you could take for an overnighter
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
lisa norwood 300lbs
DASSIE UM jeito para TUDO
DASSIE UM jeito para TUDO - 7 years ago
ótimo. gostaria de comprar ... qual preço $$$? envia para Brasil?
ONETIME OUTDOORS Dj Rayner
ONETIME OUTDOORS Dj Rayner - 7 years ago
it's very nice what do you think about the blow up kayaks you get the whole kit for like 170 a 2-seater kayak paddle pump
ONETIME OUTDOORS Dj Rayner
ONETIME OUTDOORS Dj Rayner - 7 years ago
Living Survival ok sorry I just figured they would be a lot more then $200.00
Living Survival
Living Survival - 7 years ago
dj rayner the inflatables I looked at were just as expensive and then you have to inflate and deflate.
Neil Archer
Neil Archer - 7 years ago
also i dare you to do a river overnight with the kayak
William Gorman
William Gorman - 7 years ago
I've done a few overnight trips in a 2015 bay and loved it. I sold the bay though and I'm getting a coast XT because I moved to the ocean and I wanted a longer kayak
Michael Vogel
Michael Vogel - 7 years ago
Neil Archer I've taken mine out on Class II+ water for an overnight trip. It was great if your gear is relatively compact.
84neilbone
84neilbone - 7 years ago
The storage is the most best thing about the kayaks.
84neilbone
84neilbone - 7 years ago
I seen this on shark tank looked at other YouTube videos and seen some did not hold up good for the price of the kayak. I am looking forward to seeing you review this.
Neil Archer
Neil Archer - 7 years ago
Super awesome video

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