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Default Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?

Zalek Bloom wrote:
I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman
have [...] "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".

Re durability and value for the money, you can buy ten of these Colemans
for the cost of a "quality" inflatable. How long a Coleman will last
may depend most on how you treat it -- whether you take care not to snag
it on anything sharp. The seams will eventually split, but again,
replacement cost is so little. The separate air chambers mean that if a
split occurs on the water (it's more likely to happen while you're
inflating it), the other chambers are not affected and you still remain
afloat, and paddle to shore.

Inflation and deflation are quick and easy due to the unique Coleman
valves -- easier than Boston valves.

The cargo net is useful (there isn't much storage room where your legs
are, and none at all behind you), and the net allows you to conveniently
attach a paddle leash. There is no provision for a bow or stern line.

Now, as to the actual paddling of the thing, let's just say this. It's
stable -- you could tip it if you rocked it hard, but why would you?
Tracking perfectly straight is utterly impossible (the tiny fins fore
and aft do nothing functional that I can detect), but with some practice
you can keep it almost straight, deviating only a few degrees with each
stroke, and this is a must if you're paddling into any wind. And
realistically, it's slow going at the best of times, so long distances
would require patience and stamina. But still, the bottom line is, it
gets you out on the water.