Does anyone have any experience with the Oru Kayak, mentioned in a National Geographic article on origami, Feb 2023?

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On Thu, 26 Jan 2023 17:33:24 -0000 (UTC), Edwin Johnson <[email protected]> wrote:

Does anyone have any experience with the Oru Kayak, mentioned in a National Geographic article on origami, Feb 2023?

I have a Haven (the tandem). It is fine in reasonably flat water, but will not take skirts. I can set it up in about 10 minutes and then refold it in about the same time. We've been out in 1 ft swells with no problem (except some water over the stern
while beaching, which isn't really a problem).

There are a couple of singles that do take skirts, but I've not been in them, only seen them. I was told the top seam is a bit finicky to join, but is tight once done.

Does any of that help?

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In rec.boats.paddle ershc123 wrote:

I have a Haven (the tandem). It is fine in reasonably flat water, but will

not take skirts. I can set it up in about 10 minutes and then refold it in about the same time. We've been out in 1 ft swells with no problem (except
some water over the stern while beaching, which isn't really a problem).

There are a couple of singles that do take skirts, but I've not been in

them, only seen them. I was told the top seam is a bit finicky to join, but
is tight once done.

Does any of that help?

Yes, thanks so much for the reply. I have a 16' tandem Folbot but was eyeing this as a lighter alternative. Maybe when spring gets here I'll think more about it. Again Thanks.

...Edwin

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