| There are very good reasons why inflatable kayaks | | | | and easy to store. They will come with, in most cases, |
| are a good choice for the beginning kayaker. They | | | | a foot pump. They can be fully inflated within 10 |
| can be used for fly fishing, rushing down the rapids or | | | | minutes or quicker if an electric pump is used. With |
| just enjoying a leisure cruise on a lake. Though a | | | | hard shell kayaks a large room or storage space is |
| beginning kayaker may be unsure about owning one | | | | needed while an inflatable one can easily be stored in |
| here are some very good reasons why they should | | | | a small closet. |
| consider purchasing one: | | | | - They are lightweight and are extremely portable. |
| - Though the word "inflatable" conjures up an image of | | | | Unlike hard shell kayaks, which need a rack on a car |
| a toy, inflatable kayaks are generally a lot sturdier than | | | | or trailer to be transported, inflatable kayaks can be |
| most people think. In fact many are designed and used | | | | easily carried anywhere. They can be placed in a car |
| for heavy duty white water rafting. Some are even | | | | trunk, carried on a bicycle, a bus, a train and even |
| built to withstand Class IV whitewater. Class IV | | | | taken on airplane trip. They can be even carried in a |
| whitewater is for those experienced in whitewater | | | | backpack while hiking or heading towards that favorite |
| rafting. Just knowing this fact, the beginning kayaker | | | | camping site. |
| can feel safe. | | | | - They are affordable. A good quality inflatable kayak |
| - They are probably the most buoyant of any type of | | | | can vary in price from $200 to $2000 for a |
| kayak. Again, for the beginner, this can create a more | | | | whitewater kayak, made to handle Class IV |
| secured feeling. Because inflatable kayaks consist of | | | | whitewater. Hard shell kayaks can be much more |
| blown up inner compartments they will stay afloat | | | | costly. As you can see from just these reasons, |
| even if it gets full of water. They are more likely to | | | | inflatable kayaks are definitely a good option for |
| stay upright unlike canoes or traditional hard shell | | | | beginning kayaker. Whether the beginner just wants to |
| kayaks which can tip over very easy. | | | | cruise on a still lake or look to having a thrill ride on the |
| - They are easy to assemble, easy to disassemble | | | | rapids he or she should seriously consider owning one. |