Coleman Inflatable
Sep/090
i have a question on kayaks?
how good are Coleman inflatable kayaks?
we want to go river and lake kayaking, and perhaps on the sea too (very calm, no tide)
any suggestions as to a good yet cheap kayak? what about tandems?
Inflatables in general tend to be slow and will not handle well in windy conditions. I'd be concerned about the construction of cheaper ones such as the Coleman. I wouldn't take them anywhere shallow (such as some rivers) where they could scrape on the bottom. There are some high-quality inflatables that have construction and materials similar to a Whitewater Raft. However, they're also rather expensive, at least as much as a comparable hardshell.
Check out local kayak shops. Many offer cheap or free demos of boats, which is the only way to know for sure whether a kayak is right for you. Shops also often sell used kayaks at good discounts. You could also check out sporting goods stores, but I wouldn't necessarily rely on their advice since you can't be sure the salesperson has even been in a kayak. Another option is to check craigslist and classified ads for used kayaks.
As for tandems, that's entirely a matter of personal preference. There are some recreational boats that are 'convertible' with seats that can be adjusted for one paddler or two. Most paddlers prefer to paddle single boats. I've tried a tandem a few times. It's fun but it requires coordination and communication between the paddlers. For this reason, many paddlers refer to them as 'divorce boats'.
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