Dene wrote:
Walmart is running a closeout on a Stearns 2 man canoe for $199. They also
offer the Coleman version for $75. We're looking for something my wife and
I can store and inflate efficiently, for the times when we want to explore
wetlands or visit a dock while moored.

A key concern is stability/safety. We'd like to use it in the winter months
without fear of plunging into the cold Columbia.

Advice?

-Greg


I have an inflatable kayak. I find that the annoying thing about it is
deflating it and packing it. The valves automatically close when the
plug is out and you have to squeeze them firmly to let the air out.
It's probably a safety feature but it makes re-packing them a chore.

On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 03:56:16 GMT, Gary wrote:

Dene wrote:
Walmart is running a closeout on a Stearns 2 man canoe for $199. They also
offer the Coleman version for $75. We're looking for something my wife and
I can store and inflate efficiently, for the times when we want to explore
wetlands or visit a dock while moored.

A key concern is stability/safety. We'd like to use it in the winter months
without fear of plunging into the cold Columbia.

Advice?

-Greg


I have an inflatable kayak. I find that the annoying thing about it is
deflating it and packing it. The valves automatically close when the
plug is out and you have to squeeze them firmly to let the air out.
It's probably a safety feature but it makes re-packing them a chore.

Could you stick a small tube in the valve to hold it open as you squeeze
the air out?
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'Til next time,

John H

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Gary wrote:
Dene wrote:
Walmart is running a closeout on a Stearns 2 man canoe for $199. They also
offer the Coleman version for $75. We're looking for something my wife and
I can store and inflate efficiently, for the times when we want to explore
wetlands or visit a dock while moored.

A key concern is stability/safety. We'd like to use it in the winter months
without fear of plunging into the cold Columbia.

Advice?

-Greg


I have an inflatable kayak. I find that the annoying thing about it is
deflating it and packing it. The valves automatically close when the
plug is out and you have to squeeze them firmly to let the air out.
It's probably a safety feature but it makes re-packing them a chore.

I have an inner tube type of fishing seat. It came with an adaptor to
hook to an air compressor to inflate it. I take that adapter and insert
it into the valve to deflate, works like a charm