It appears to be less expensive, a little longer and is rated to support up to 300 pounds. Forbes/Scott Tharler How The Oru Lake Compares To OthersĪlthough I haven’t personally used another folding kayak, Tucktec is the other big name I came across in my research. My friend Joe-who slightly exceeds the Lake's 6' 4' height and 250-pound weight rating-reported a. And yet, Joe-who happens to clock in at 6’ 6” and 260-reported that it “fit comfortably and felt stable the entire time.” Case in point, the Lake is rated for paddlers up to 6’ 4” and 250 pounds. But it’s an adjustment you can easily make.” In Joe’s words, “It may be a bit of an adjustment for stronger, more experienced paddlers, since the boat responds more than a hard body kayak. As Joe eloquently put it, “It makes you feel connected to Mother Earth and does bring out the spiritual side of paddling.” One thing we both noticed is that although it generally tracks straight, the Lake seemed to list a little to each side with a firmer stroke.

I especially enjoyed how it felt to be situated below the water level and see the water through the vessel’s translucent body. Forbes/Scott Tharler How The Oru Lake PerformsĮvery time I got into the Lake, I found it delightful. form factor and the lower version as it's being folded back up. The upper version shows what the Lake looks like after first unfolding it from its suitcase-like.

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