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Three inflatable kayaks and one inflatable dingy
Posted on August 31, 2008 | No CommentsIn the space of 10 minutes yesterday I saw an inflatable dingy and three inflatable kayaks. I was sitting in the pub and watched three people take turns to inflate the dingy. It took a while to see what it was – canoe kayak or [...] -
A Surrey tale of inflatable canoe spectators
Posted on August 27, 2008 | No CommentsMal at Song of the Paddle has written an account of a trip in his Sevylor along the Wey in Surrey, England. He comments: “The sunshine had brought out the crowds, so soon an audience of puzzled onlookers was watching my fatigued attempts to pump up the [...] -
Sevylor Colorado v Stearns Backcountry: Battle of the boats
Posted on August 19, 2008 | No CommentsMost popular inflatable canoes of 2008 vs The Sevylor Colorado and the Stearns backcountry seem to be the most popular inflatable canoes of this season. Both seem to be well made and stable, and aimed at the same market. They are both well-suited for [...] -
Some slightly strange inflatable canoe book browsing
Posted on August 18, 2008 | No CommentsI thought I’d have a look at what books are available specifically about inflatable canoes and inflatable kayaks, and my brief search has intrigued me. Cecil Kuhne has written Inflatable Kayaking: The Complete Guide, which sounds perfect for beginners like me. I am a little perturbed, [...] -
The stability of inflatable canoes
Posted on August 14, 2008 | No CommentsThis is a well-shot film showing the unpacking and use of a Stearns Backcountry inflatable canoe. I love the lingering shots of the seat buckles. It’s all very detailed! It’s worth having a look at 1:30 in, if you have any doubts about the stability of [...] -
Whitewater video of inflatable canoe
Posted on August 12, 2008 | No CommentsWhen inflatable canoes first came onto the market, I thought they were a bit gimmicky. I saw the first one when I was on holiday in Florida, and was very tempted to buy it there and then. I resisted – partly because I thought it [...] -
What can you do with inflatable canoes?
Posted on August 11, 2008 | No CommentsThere has huge progress in the development of inflatable canoes in recent years. Nowadays inflatable canoes such as the market-leading Colorado seem to be capable of everything that a hardshell can. But it is worth keeping in mind that you still get what you pay [...]