Is a FOLDING BOAT a TERRIBLE IDEA? - Oru Kayak Beach LT Review & Test

No video

Is a FOLDING BOAT a TERRIBLE IDEA? - Oru Kayak Beach LT Review & Test

Рет қаралды 39,611

Күн бұрын

Thanks to Oru Kayaks for letting me borrow the Beach LT folding Kayak for a few days (they didn't pay anything for this video). Was fun testing and comparing to my paddleboard and inflatable Kayak. If I get one again I'll have more fun on the Canoe trails in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Find out more: www.orukayak.com
Enjoyed this video? Consider becoming a channel member:
/ @stephenjreid
CAMERAS USED TO MAKE THIS VIDEO:
DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone: geni.us/SFKjXy
GoPro Hero10 Black: geni.us/w2tiT39
DJI Action 2: geni.us/awf5j
Panasonic GH6: geni.us/IiPY3
MUSIC FROM: share.epidemic...
00:00 - Intro
0:30 - My Channel is Member Supported! Thank you members :-)
01:15 - Thoughts and Fun
06:20 - Tip and Recover Tests
OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND ME:
Instagram: / stephenjreid
Twitter: / stephenj_reid
Facebook: / stephenjreidfilm
Stephen J Reid is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk
#kayaking #outsideisfree #outdooradventures

Пікірлер: 83

@TheMikeijay Жыл бұрын

I've had my Beach LT for a year now and its truly a game changer. I'm out on the Thames almost every day in mine. While I could easily store and transport a rigid kayak - being able to leave it in the boot, and pack and unpack in 5 mins makes my early morning paddles before work is life changing. While its not built for speed due to its width, I entered a 5KM paddle competition last year and came first. You also get a lot of attention when you are unfolding it - be prepared for questions... there always are a LOT of questions! Got mine for a good £300 less from a store which was selling the latest version cheap for some reason. Best £900 i ever spent!

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Yeah first time I unpacked it there were people over in 5min asking about it!

@AP-zw6ql 11 ай бұрын

For any hard sided kayak on open water, a bilge pump (or scoop), and a paddle float would be important additions to aid in self recovery. The float's added stability allows you to get back in without completely flooding the cockpit. And the pump/scoop lets you clear out the water that gets in when you flip it. Another trick you can do [when there is another boat out there with you] is to drag one end of your overturned kayak up onto the bow of the other one so you can dump water and get the cockpit out of the water before you flip it.

@StephenJReid 11 ай бұрын

Good advice!

@Velocentric Жыл бұрын

I've used the Beach LT now for 2 years. It's starting to leak a little and I'm super careful not to scrape it. That fold count is not a real prediction of use life. Float bags in the bulkheads and a large hand pump attached by line in the interior are as essential as the PFD. (A paddle lanyard is always a good idea too.) I would never consider leaving shore without all of them. The bags mean that much less water in the hull to move around. Stephen was exhausted on a dead calm day close to shore. Now imaging trying that on a cold choppy lake a mile from shore.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Great advice! 🙂

@itotallycare Жыл бұрын

I would say lasting only 2 years is really bad considering the cost of these things.

@2h4d0wDK 3 ай бұрын

@@itotallycare It has a 3 year warranty, so if anything happens, like a leak, you could always contact them about it.

@elbysoutdooradventures9960 3 ай бұрын

Regarding your leak, I opened a ticket with Oru and sent back my Lake kayak still under warranty and they sent me a new one free of charge. Definitely take advantage of the 3 year warranty.

@mmar9988 2 ай бұрын

Can only agree, thanks for sharing this advice!!

@Phrancis5 2 ай бұрын

I've owned the ORU Coast XT for 5 years, which I always add float bags, a bilge pump, and know how to do T-rescues and the cowboy scramble. Having the right gear and training is important.

@StephenJReid 2 ай бұрын

Definitely!

@jellyfish_adventures9877 Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the 'what does it take to tip it's moment cause that's what I was wondering all along!

@bryamoutdoors Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great concept. I have a couple inflatable SUP’s but would love to get some kind of packable kayak for cruising on the canals

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

This would be for canals, it's really designed for flat calm water. They have a few different models as well.

@williamborodati4564 Жыл бұрын

No be sad just purchase one, I did. It’s winter here in Pa. cannot wait to take mine out

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

🛶 😁😁

@EmilyGallagher Жыл бұрын

I love watching you with your sister, it's hilarious.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Haha thanks Emily!

@MoonLightOnWater1 Жыл бұрын

I have my new Beach LT….can’t wait to get it out!

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Enjoy 🙂

@ruthhanson355 Жыл бұрын

Good review ! Thanks. Just saw the Hypar Kayak on KZfaq. You should review that & compare the two, since they are similar. Considering a lighter folding kayak than the Origami Paddler that we have. It’s 39 lbs. I believe. Its pretty bulky with that weight, and hard to carry very far folded up over one’s shoulder…And since they went bankrupt, we have only received one, paid for two 🙄. Thanks so much !!

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

I’m Hypar interested in that! Looks like a very cool concept 😁

@Oddy-Fil 9 сағат бұрын

Can y'all tell me where I can buy this Kayak??

@AttilaTheDev Жыл бұрын

Would love to see more videos where Naomi falls into the water. Very entertaining. 🤣

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Noted 🤣

@fnordpol Жыл бұрын

Flotation bags! I really can't recommend orou as long as they have this: "the customer will sure buy flotation bags even tough we never mention that those are needed" attitude! It is also interesting to see how much water gets stuck between those full surface ribs!

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Hmmm yeah I was surprised looking back how hard it was to drain. Float bags definitely a must have for more open water I think

@karinatownsend496 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid I use 4 in my Oru unless I'm carrying loats of gear in drybags. You can do self rescues (paddle float and pump) so long as the boat's not completely soused! Solid bodied sea kayak chums in Scotland were pretty impressed by my Coast XT (after some initial scepticism!).

@martin.feuchtwanger Жыл бұрын

Not "probably" a good idea to get float bags -- but *definitely* an essential safety feature. I think manufacturers are shirking hteir responsibility by not including them in the whole package.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Agree! Especially for coastal water. If I was to get one of these again, I’d get the float bags.

@samkostos4520 10 ай бұрын

My arms are my float bags

@WarNoodle85 Жыл бұрын

for the recovery part, I saw someone else do this by taking the life vest off temporarily while trying to recover and it was a LOT easier for them. the vest just gets so much in the way. I think I would try and put the life vest on like a diaper. Would help pull up your lower body weight as you pull yourself in.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea!

@davidpoots8362 Жыл бұрын

Well you had fun, but I wouldn't use it on our coastline, the RNILI are busy enough. Airbags would stop it sinking and you could carry a paddle float and pump. Re-entry by climbing in over the back will work better (known as the Cowboy Rescue); or you could spend less on a high pressure inflatable kayak (constructed in the same way as paddle boards). Let me know if you want a different view of our coast and I'll take you under the Rope Bridge in my big, safe, rigid plastic, two man kayak.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Yeah seem to be a few kayak or paddleboard related rescues this year and often no PFDs. This model is really designed for flat water, so I definitely wouldn’t take it any distance on the sea. Really for sheltered bays. They do have closed top versions for surf and long distance sea trips. For sea my preference would definitely prob be a sit on top sea kayak, I’ve used one in the in past on quite choppy sea around Ballintoy, was actually out to the rope bridge. I’d definitely like to go back in better weather though 😂 so might just take you up on that offer! Thanks 🙂 I’ve also looked at the high pressure x700 from decathlon but I like the idea of being able to easily get on and off the board.

@davidpoots8362 Жыл бұрын

Its always a compromise, thats why the correct number of kayaks in my shed is the number I already have plus 1

@colyzee 5 ай бұрын

Rigid plastic is the safest bet every time

@kevinwaters-marsh217 Жыл бұрын

Loved your video and lunch looked great 😊

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin 🙂

@DavidDoyleOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good idea but a lot of money for corrugated plastic, would rather spend that sort of money on an inflatable. Loved the underwater shot, nice sound design too

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Well it’s very fancy corrugated plastic and if the claims about its durability are correct it would last as long as or out live an inflatable. But no one had owned one long enough to find out. A few “one year reviews” out there. But I get what you mean, visually it doesn’t look as strong as it is in real life. I was surprised how solid it feels when all folded together. I’d like to try the Decathlon x700, it’s a £800ish folding kayak in a similar shape to this. Although it’s much heavier and takes much longer to put together.

@websitesthatneedanem Жыл бұрын

Good idea, just need inflatable buoyancy bag,s bow & stern

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Yeah the inflatable bags are a must

@NothingToNoOneInParticular Жыл бұрын

Yes, looks fun but I'm too poor. I'm yup'ik eskimo I'll have to make one if I want one. Seriously.

@SVFresh2Salty Жыл бұрын

I wonder how well it copes with UV. Great idea but we couldn’t use one where we take our boat.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Apparently it has a “10 year UV treatment” not sure what that means. It can last 10years outside?

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t you use it where you take your boat?

@SVFresh2Salty Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid a lot of the time it’s too rough, waves would be going over the bow all the time

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Ah ok. Yeah they have different versions that are designed for the sea with proper closed cockpits and storage for touring

@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y 9 ай бұрын

To make it unsinkable just buy a 1£ pack of balloons and fill either end of the kayak.

@garyhakala5168 11 ай бұрын

Not a fan of this kayak ,but that was not a fair evaluation of a rescue. Try a pump, paddle float, keep low during the rescue and never let go of your paddle. You would probably have failed in any kayak without bulkheads.

@StephenJReid 11 ай бұрын

Think it was a fair evaluation of a rescue by the average type of person that this kayak is marketed to.

@garyhakala5168 11 ай бұрын

Known a couple of kayakers who died of hypothe 3:14 3:15 rmia who's rescue failed. Unfortunately the 3:25 "average " doesn't 3:35 3:40 bother to get instruction from qualified instructors. But your right, average Oru is probably a casual paddler Good video overal

@StephenJReid 10 ай бұрын

I think brands that sell these kinds of products should have to ship it with safety information. Too many not aware of the risks. I’ve learned a lot in the last year.

@americanjoe9767 4 ай бұрын

I would not trust my life on these crazy folding kayaks🤯

@chrisb_rc Жыл бұрын

Be really hard to beat the Itiwit 100/3 from Decathlon, on offer currently too! This thing looks scary!

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

I have the Itiwit 100 and it’s a lot of fun for multiple people but it’s very slow in the water, a lot heavier and takes longer to put together. But great for the money. Depends on what you want do. I’d happily paddle this for miles along a river, but definitely not the itiwit 100. They do have a x700 I’d like to try. Similar shape to this but heavier. The big benefit of this is the weight and the speed of setup. But definitely comes at a premium

@JonnyLOFI Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@vieageu Жыл бұрын

Quero um desses!!!

@daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Жыл бұрын

Just got the the bit you said it was £1200 , near spat my tea out lol

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s very pricey. Definitely not for everyone. Could have both a sit on top sea kayak and a paddle board for same money. But it’s the only option that’s foldable, as quick to setup and as lightweight. So depends how much those things matter.

@daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid I used to do a lot of river running a few years ago in a pyranha burn . Think it was around £700 at the time for that beast . Took some hammering down the lagan weirs and benburb river 👌. Would be hard to spend over 1k on a fold up piece of corriboard after being used to the burn .

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

But could you fold it up and stick in in your boot? 😁 convenience always comes at a premium. I’m currently debating getting a small sit on kayak. I have a van so I think it would just about fit inside. Would be a very quick option

@daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid Roof rack 👌 and keep all that boot space for more Rab gear 😎

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Rab do make some quality stuff!

@Beba-qv3db Жыл бұрын

Overpriced. It is made of correx. Very inexpensive product. Great idea though.

@Pensionato-indaffarato Жыл бұрын

Bel video, bravo

@matthewstoll2859 Жыл бұрын

Swivels way to much every stroke and takes in a ton of water returning mine today POS

@TPITEOTG Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t look portable at all. My 29Lb 14’ canoe is.

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

This is 25lb and folds down the size of a suitcase

@TPITEOTG Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid it is foldable, but not portable… for example you cannot attach it to bike :) What I recently learned is that pro kayakers *love* stiff boats because it paddles faster. Stiff, made from carbon.

@colyzee 5 ай бұрын

that looks like a waste money, never had one, had a Pyranha Master 30 yrs ago, brother still has it, then I had Perception Five O, great surf kayak, had a blow up paddle board, waste of time...too windy here in Ireland. I would've snapped that corrugated plastic garbage in half. Strictly for a lake on a calm day, Seen yous dragging it over the sand, that is what sandpaper is made of, did ORU charge you for damages. Any kayak is gonna get battered, theres a girl on here had an ORU leaked within a year, they gave her a new one.

@StephenJReid 5 ай бұрын

It’s designed to be dragged over rocks so I don’t think the sand is going to hurt it

@colyzee 4 ай бұрын

@@StephenJReid where did you get that information, that it is designed to be dragged over rocks

@daveandemmaoutdoors3171 Жыл бұрын

not sure about that tbh , sharp rock and you would be sinking . Would be ok for light paddling in deep water .

@StephenJReid Жыл бұрын

Apparently it’s pretty rock resistant, whatever kind of plastic it’s made from. I did scrape it along some concrete and no major marks on it.

@matthewstoll2859 Жыл бұрын

@@StephenJReid Mine leaked from day 1 not durable at all.

@R.E.A.L.I.T.Y 9 ай бұрын

$200 of material for $1800 … naaah