Kayaking on Sliver Lake with REI Outessa instructors, and a gaggle of gal pals, made for an incredible day spent in the sun. But no matter, the Oru only weighs 26lbs (11.8kg). Rental paddles were always functional, but heavy and usually pretty beat up. Oru Kayaks really help you feel every movement that your body makes, which helps you learn about how to balance your movements and paddle strokes efficiently. It features a lightweight fiberglass shaft and super-tough ABS plastic blades. Get the Oru Kayak Beach LT Folding Kayak at REI for $1,199 From your backyard pond, to the city park, to a full weekend getaway, Oru help transform the way you connect with the outdoors. Oru Kayak Beach – Designed for comfort and more casual paddling; Oru Kayak Bay – Good for recreation river running. It’s the kayak you’d take down a quick moving river, for an easy day on the lake, or on a multi-day adventure. The Oru Kayak does not come with a paddle necessarily, but the DUO Package includes paddles. Shockingly easy to set up and clean up, unlike many other portable yaks, we think you'll have no reason not to paddle all the time in the Oru. Oru kayaks are easy to transport and store, letting you explore like never before. Oru Kayak designs high-performance, folding kayaks for all types of paddlers. The Oru Beach LT is an excellent performing kayak. 12. ORU BAY ST. Price: $1,499 Weight: 28 lbs Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced Water Type: Choppy Assembly Time: 10-15 minutes The Bay ST is the original do-it-all kayak designed for casual cruising, fishing, long day paddles, and overnight trips. Oru Kayak Paddle The Oru Paddle—in bright white to match the kayak—breaks down into four pieces, so it stows easily inside the Oru Kayak in box form. Check out a few other paddle recommendations below or explore all paddles to find the perfect one for you! You can add a spray skirt with this model should you want to hit some rapids or want to try rolling. It’s not necessary for short distances, but if you plan on flying with it or hiking a distance to water, it’s a must. — How the ORU Kayak Rides. I have Oru Kayak’s Bay+ Model (now called the the Oru Bay ST Folding Kayak), a 12 foot boat and have found it to be efficient, smooth, and sturdy in calm conditions.Even with a bit of wind, it’s pretty easy to paddle, but it’s slightly more squirrely than a traditional boat so I (personally) wouldn’t feel super confident taking the Bay out in rough conditions. I had my concerns regarding the price and the weight, but once it arrived, I was extremely pleased! Why It Made the List: Choose your own adventure with a whopping 90,000+ square miles of water to explore. I throw the Oru Kayak into the boot of my tiny car, chuck in a paddle and buoyancy aid, and drive 30 minutes to the nearest sheltered bay. To properly travel with the kayak, you’ll want to get the Oru Kayak Pack, a nylon backpack that fits the folded-up Oru snugly. You also have to find a paddle that works best with your arm’s reach and how you will be paddling. The Oru Carbon Paddle is more efficient compared to the regular Oru Paddle, although it’s more expensive. It can be separated into 4 pieces (easy for storage in the Oru kayak whilst folded up) and was very light and comfortable during our first few paddles out in the kayaks. The Great Lakes promise a bounty of secret islands to those who paddle between the lines. Paddle the Coast XT or the Bay ST. Where: The Great Lakes When to Go: Summer, plus shoulder months. There’s no waterside parking available. The Oru Paddle is a paddle brought to you by Oru Kayak.Read Oru Paddle reviews or submit your own review to share with the paddling community. The Oru is available in three models on REI. Find the right kayak for you. Want to try rolling will be paddling but once it arrived, i was extremely pleased the List: your. 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