Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Save your money for better second hand boats
Better still, go to a local kayak club and try some boats, hear the stories
and then decide.

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !!
Save up for longer, spend more.

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

"Julia De Silva" wrote in message k...
I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !!
Save up for longer, spend more.

This is not an advice I was looking for. I have Kadiak (by Folbot),
but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep
it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking
after a work.
Now the question is - which one.

Zalek

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman
have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open
Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

I know it's obvious advice but you get what you pay for !!
Save up for longer, spend more.

This is not an advice I was looking for. I have Kadiak (by Folbot),
but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep
it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking
after a work.
Now the question is - which one.

Zalek

My advice still stands and the answer to your question is neither.

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep
it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking
after a work.

Why not lock your "real" kayak on top of your car, and just pop that in the
water for those quick paddles?

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Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

On Sat, 07 Aug 2004 12:27:46 +0000, BREWERPAUL wrote:

but now I work near a water and I want to buy a small kayak and keep
it at work - inflatable, so it fits in my desk, so could go kayaking
after a work.

Why not lock your "real" kayak on top of your car, and just pop that in the
water for those quick paddles?

I would have to lock my real kayak on top of the subway car. I suspect MTA
would object it.

Zalek


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Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

In rec.boats.paddle Julia De Silva wrote:

My advice still stands and the answer to your question is neither.

Agreed. The Innova line is quite cost-effective (price:longevity ratio)
and the one-layer construction dries faster than AIRE double-bladders.
Here is a helpful website, including FAQ on what's wrong with cheap models:

http://theboatpeople.com

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

Coleman also makes inflatable air mattresses. From what I hear their Kayaks
and Air Mattresses can be used interchangably with the same results.

"Zalek Bloom" wrote in message
...
I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have 2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

"Hotshot" wrote in message
r.com...
Coleman also makes inflatable air mattresses. From what I hear their
Kayaks
and Air Mattresses can be used interchangably with the same results.

This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger sleepers
with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV



"Zalek Bloom" wrote in message
...
I want to buy a second kayak for "lite" kayaking. I noticed Coleman have
2
inflatable - each one about $60. One is "Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Open
Top
Kayak", the other is "Coleman Inflatable Kayak".
Any opinions on those, or other cheap (less than $100) kayaks?

Thanks,

Zalek

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger
sleepers
with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV

Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

"Julia De Silva" wrote in message
. uk...
This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger
sleepers
with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV

Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?



duh

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

Julia De Silva wrote:

This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger

sleepers

with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV


Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?

Ehm Julia, so was Dave...

(At least I thought his post was pretty funny, even though English isn't
my native language)

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Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe
---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.---
http://wilko.webzone.ru/

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

"Wilko" wrote in message
...
Julia De Silva wrote:

This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger

sleepers

with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV


Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?

Ehm Julia, so was Dave...

(At least I thought his post was pretty funny, even though English isn't
my native language)

Ahh, the Dutch and the Belgians have always shared a particularly dry and
nasty sense of sarcasm.


--
Wilko van den Bergh wilko(a t)dse(d o t)nl
Eindhoven The Netherlands Europe
---Look at the possibilities, don't worry about the limitations.---
http://wilko.webzone.ru/

Any opinions on Coleman kayaks?
 

I thought Dave was joking too. I thought it was pretty funny!

Shot

"Dave Van" wrote in message
link.net...

"Julia De Silva" wrote in message
. uk...
This is utter crap. The beam dimension and side walls of the
inflatable
kayak make it very uncomfortable to sleep on, especially for larger
sleepers
with long legs and large feet.

Sleep, er... Paddle on.

DV

Errr, I think he was joking don't ya think ?



duh

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.