You gave a better assembly video tutorial than Oru did!!! Thank you. I have had the coastal for a year now but your video was so detailed and at a beginners pace and you shared thing Oru did not!!!
I love this kayak brand. I think I was born to swim and paddle. We are going full time RV and these are perfect in so many ways. While I like this model, we each will carry a dog so have to have room in the cockpit. The hard part is choosing which model. I want a tandem, one of these, one of those, the other .....lol
Hi Kiki 👋 - Full time RV’ing sounds like a lot of fun. I hope to do that one day, maybe in retirement. While I have used ORU a lot in the past, I have since moved on to inflatables. The Sea Eagle line of inflatable kayaks offers much more in the way of safety, performance, simplicity to put together and overall long term quality. Check out my review on the RazorLite kayak, here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html There are 3 models of kayaks that fit anything from white water to kayak touring. Here are links to those 3 models. Check them out, you won’t be disappointed! 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: bit.ly/3Enpq1z FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater: bit.ly/3ecBQ1V Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater: bit.ly/3phWOTp
Thanks, Cliff! I purchased my ORU Bay St after watching your video. We have been enjoying ours since they arrived two months ago, There are lots of lovely rivers and lakes to explore here in Oregon and Washington.
Thank you for the in-depth reviews of both the Bay ST and Coastal. Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest, I want a kayak that’s capable of handling both inlet and Sound waters. Your review of the Coastal has nudged me in that direction.
I like the idea of these kayaks. Especially good for full time RVers like us. We have two Eddyline 12’ Skylarks we carry on top of our Jeep. They are about 41lbs each. My kayaking has come to a complete halt. Over the summer we toured up the east coast and somehow injured my right shoulder kayaking around NY in August. Repetitive motion of paddling I guess gave me a bad case of tendinitis and impingement. Been going for physical therapy but the right shoulder is taking it’s time to heal. Haven’t been on the water since before Labor Day.
Thanks for watching and your comments! Sorry to hear about your shoulder. About two years ago I had a bad impingement with tendinitis in my shoulders as well. I went to the orthopedic and he put a Cortizone shot in both shoulders and sent me to physical therapy rehab. That was the ticket, it’s been two years and I am in good condition now with my shoulder. It took me about 3-4 months of physical therapy and exercises to get back to normal.
Hello Allen! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: Quality Customer Service Performance on the water Safety Load carrying capacity Please check out my review and adventure videos of this awesome inflatable that outperforms the ORU Coast IMO. 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: Sea Eagle website RazorLite page - bit.ly/3Enpq1z My review of the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html Adventure videos in the RazorLite: Earth Day Caddo Lake - ua-cam.com/video/ceOGrVkOyzU/v-deo.html Weedon Island Mangrove Trails - ua-cam.com/video/9lNst39pZsk/v-deo.html Ft Worth Nature Center - ua-cam.com/video/30iakMQHkaI/v-deo.html Trinity River Elm Fork - ua-cam.com/video/o6LbEkF7Vrc/v-deo.html Silver Springs Florida - ua-cam.com/video/T8MZjjmxM9Y/v-deo.html How to fold the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/Dfbp_lm3jGY/v-deo.html
Hi, thanks for this. I studied your video and then bought the Coast directly from Oru (sorry). It arrived 2 weeks ago and I have since assembled and disassembled it twice. It's still deep winter here so I have a few weeks to get the kayak folds to develop memory. I bought the air bags as well, they are very nifty. Did you ever try the backpack that comes with it? Sitting in the kayak in my basement, I have realized that there is indeed not much room for my feet. I'm only 5'5" and average weight, that was a bit of a surprise. My Coast didn't come with thigh braces, apparently they're working on improving them. I did order the nylon sprayskirt and found it easy to fit (again, only in the basement so far). I ordered an extra seat pad, hoping that this will be enough. I find folding it back together very tricky, but I think that will get better eventually.
Hi Elisabeth! Congratulations on your new ORU Coast! Yes, I have used the backpack, in fact I checked it on a plane a few times in the backpack. Yes, your boat will develop more memory as you fold and unfold it. As for the seat pad, if two ORU pads doesn’t work, just order a higher quality and thicker one for the best support. You are right, now much room for your feet. I have mens size 11 feet and that is one of my gripes. Well, safe adventuring out there in 2022!
I'd like to see a comparison video between the ORU folding kayaks vs the Sea Eagle Razorlite which you have used, and made positive comments about, also. I think people would want to know why they should choose one over the other.
That’s a great idea, thank you for the suggestion. I will put that on my list to do. Basically, I believe the Sea Eagle out performs The folding platform in all the ways that I want a kayak to perform. I would like to put that in a concise explanation in a video though.
@@KayakCliff Good to know Cliff. Thank you. The one thing that makes me have some interest in folding kayaks like the ORU Inlet or the TuckTech is setup/tear down time. Both claim much faster setup time. I'm not sure sure about tear down time however, which is equally important. It could be true that their claims of fast setup time are not from a typical user though.
@@KayakCliff oh! This is good to know, I have been looking at both the sea eagle Razer lite and the Oru bay/coast extensively. Is that still your current opinion as of now? I was about to pull the trigger, but your comment has me thinking that it might be wise to wait a little longer.
You are welcome Michael! I am no longer an affiliate for ORU. I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: * Quality * Customer Service * Speed & performance on the water * Safety * Load carrying capacity In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU. Please check out my reviews and adventures! Pakayak affiliate link pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff My review: The Ultimate Hard Shell Touring Kayak Pakayak Bluefin 142 #pakayak ua-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/v-deo.html Adventure videos: Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142 ua-cam.com/video/CUdY_S9AvDk/v-deo.html Rainbow 🌈 River Springs - Florida ua-cam.com/video/XrTc39nQmYo/v-deo.html Awesome Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html Sea Eagle’s website links: 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: bit.ly/3Enpq1z FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater: bit.ly/3ecBQ1V Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater: bit.ly/3phWOTp PaddleSki Boat / Kayak / SUP - The “Do Everything” boat! bit.ly/33PbnFH Paddle boards: bit.ly/35b6VBV
Yes, the stability of the Coast is similar to the Bay, I had both at one time. I don’t have Oru’s anymore as I think these two models are far superior portable kayaks in performance and speed, IMHO. RazorLite 393RL affiliate website page - alnk.to/gKPBreg RazorLite 473RL Tandem website page - bit.ly/3CqBUGT My review of the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html Pakayak Bluefin 142 - pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff My review of the Bluefin 142 - ua-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/v-deo.html
I love my Coast XT, but it's still not as fast as a similar sized hardshell touring yak. My Pygmy Arctic tern 17 has the same overall hull design (greenland style hard chines) as my Coast XT and it has way better glide and tracking. The big design flaw in ORUs is the neoprene bow/stern fairings. They don't slice through water, but plow and you can hear the water churning and clearly see the drag they create in your video. Orus certainly aren't cheap, but they're overall one of the best performing collapsible kayak for the money. If you don't have storage and transport limitations, then a lightweight hardshell is gonna be a better value. If you do buy an Oru, make sure to get bow/stern float bags for safety and an inflatable thermarest seat, because everyone complains about Oru's stock seat.
I made the same observation over time about the efficiency of the Oru hull. It does plow through water instead of slice. My new go to for a travel kayak is the Sea Eagle 393RL. It’s extremely efficient and fast, cuts through the water nicely.
How does the Coast compare to the Bay in terms of speed, stability and tracking? You've reviewed both, but I'd like to hear why you upgraded from the Bay to the Coast. I have had a Bay ST for about 6 months. I want to venture into kayak camping. After putting two float bags in the Bay ST. There's not enough space left for a tent, sleeping bag and supplies, etc. There's only a small space between the bow bulkhead and the foot rest and the large space behind the seat. I heard the Coast is faster, tracks far better(16' vs 12') and also less tippy. So I've been thinking about selling the Bay and upgrade to a Coast. I don't do ocean kayaking, just in the river and lake. Thanks.
Hello 👋 Shaun! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: * Quality * Customer Service * Speed & performance on the water * Safety * Load carrying capacity My website - kayakcliff.com Please check out my reviews and adventures! Awesome High Performance Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html Sea Eagle’s website links: 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: bit.ly/3Enpq1z FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater: bit.ly/3ecBQ1V Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater: bit.ly/3phWOTp PaddleSki Boat / Kayak / SUP - The “Do Everything” boat! bit.ly/33PbnFH Also, check out the Pakayak. I just got one last week and will start reviewing and using this product as well.
I think when you zipped the back your bigger bulkhead wasn't in right position (see 10:25). In my opinion that boat is a somewhat fiddly origami solution with just a bit more quirks than features … a colleague just ordered one - I am curious to check its practicability in reality.
Hello 👋 Martin! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: * Quality * Customer Service * Speed & performance on the water * Safety * Load carrying capacity In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU. Please check out my reviews and adventures! Awesome Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html Pakayak website and adventure video of mine. Pakayak Bluefin 142 6-piece touring kayak pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142 ua-cam.com/video/CUdY_S9AvDk/v-deo.html The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html Sea Eagle’s website links: 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: bit.ly/3Enpq1z FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater: bit.ly/3ecBQ1V Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater: bit.ly/3phWOTp PaddleSki Boat / Kayak / SUP - The “Do Everything” boat! bit.ly/33PbnFH Paddle boards: bit.ly/35b6VBV
I added accessible deck hatches (FORSUN 6 Inch Hole Diameter Deck Hatch with Cat Bag for Kayak Boat Fishing Rigging www.amazon.com/dp/B015B1E4BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5N8G1J2CWPX4090186SX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) to my Bay ST. The fact that you have to take apart the back in order to access any storage sucks but these hatches make it so much easier to access the back even while you're in the water. It works great for the Bay. I could see some problems with the Coast though because of the extra bulkhead right behind the seat which seems positioned right where I have my hatches on the Bay.
I agree Jim, it was a little difficult the first time I put together an ORU. The material is a little stiff the first couple times, but it builds a memory overtime and it becomes much easier. The paddler, also builds a memory overtime on how to put it together, LOL. Which model did you get?
Hello Mind Milk - No, I have never used a spray skirt with the ORU. I think it’s pretty straight forward and should work like one does on my other touring kayaks where I occasionally wear a spray skirt.
I got a spray skirt for my Bay ST. Sizing on Seals said that I needed a 1.2, but it's too small, or rather, the elastic was a tab too short, and it was a tight fit. I have to return it. Double check on the sizing.
Hello 👋 Vathana Tep! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: Quality Customer Service Speed & performance on the water Safety Load carrying capacity Please check out my reviews and adventures with my favorite performance boat! 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: Sea Eagle website RazorLite page - bit.ly/3Enpq1z My review of the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html Adventure videos in the RazorLite: Earth Day Caddo Lake - ua-cam.com/video/ceOGrVkOyzU/v-deo.html Weedon Island Mangrove Trails - ua-cam.com/video/9lNst39pZsk/v-deo.html Ft Worth Nature Center - ua-cam.com/video/30iakMQHkaI/v-deo.html Trinity River Elm Fork - ua-cam.com/video/o6LbEkF7Vrc/v-deo.html Silver Springs Florida - ua-cam.com/video/T8MZjjmxM9Y/v-deo.html How to fold the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/Dfbp_lm3jGY/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching and commenting! I will leave the pricing to Ou. I don’t put pricing in my videos, because that could fluctuate, thereby rendering the pricing I give in my videos useless. Just go to Oru Kayak on their website and you will see what the pricing is. That being said… I am no longer an affiliate for ORU. I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle RazorLite. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in: * Quality * Customer Service * Speed & performance on the water * Safety * Load carrying capacity In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU. Please check out my reviews and adventures! Pakayak affiliate link pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff My review: The Ultimate Hard Shell Touring Kayak Pakayak Bluefin 142 #pakayak ua-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/v-deo.html Adventure videos: Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142 ua-cam.com/video/CUdY_S9AvDk/v-deo.html Rainbow 🌈 River Springs - Florida ua-cam.com/video/XrTc39nQmYo/v-deo.html Awesome Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html Sea Eagle’s website links: 393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance: bit.ly/3Enpq1z FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater: bit.ly/3ecBQ1V Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater: bit.ly/3phWOTp
No worries. I thought I covered everything anybody would wanna know........What specific questions do you have that I did not cover? Perhaps I could answer them for you.
@@KayakCliff I want to know more about how it handles. I have fishing kayaks that I use for bird photography, which means I'm using them while holding $3K worth of equipment. I could not tip those kayaks over if I tried. How stable is the Coast? Especially as compared to the Bay model. Thanks for responding.
I find that the kayak is as stable as any other 16 foot touring kayak that I have paddled. It does edge extremely nice and is pretty maneuverable, while it is also a good tracker. I find that it does not cut through the water as efficiently as a typical touring kayak. It’s just the front of the hull at the bow tends to plow into the water a little bit more than cut. My biggest problem with the boat is the height of the cockpit is very low. I am not able to extend my feet vertically without hitting the top of the kayak. Pretty tight in there for long days of paddling. I found that the uncomfortable seating was rectified by using sweet cheeks. Hope this helps!
I’m sorry. ORU told me a ways back that they did away with the discount code. I have it on my list to check up with them to see if they will re-instate it.
Hi there Ruben, thank you for asking! I have updated the comments in my description box for both of my ORU review videos. I have since moved on to inflatables. In fact, I finally have sold all of my hard shell kayaks and I own five C eagle inflatables. I have also sold my ORU kayaks. ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html Here are two reviews on inflatable kayaks from SeaEagle. There is no comparison to the origami folding kayaks. They cut through water better They carry much more payload. They are faster in my opinion. If they swamp, they do not sink. Their quality is much better and they hold up much longer. I know many that have owned a Sea Eagle for 10+ years. I have also updated my website with my endorsed products that I use and wholeheartedly believe in. kayakcliff.com/endorsed-products I hope this helps, safe adventuring out there!
What you are paying for is the design & function of the boat, the labor to put it together and engineer it and all the parts & pieces that make up the whole boat. The story is the same when you consider a conventional rotomolded plastic kayak. All it consists of is a bucket of small round plastic pellets in different colors that are then melted and spun around in a hot mold to form the final kayak. The bucket of plastic pellets doesn’t cost anywhere near what the final price of a plastic rotomolded kayak costs. Same thing again could be said for a quality drop stitch inflatable kayak and so on and so on . . .
ORU advertised many hundred folds. I don't know how Trak would stand up to daily packing away and setting up, and how it would do setting up and taking down on a sandy beach.
I’m sorry Tracy, I checked again with or ORU. From when I initially did the video, they have eliminated the discount code. I’m going to go into my UA-cam description box and update that the discount code is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience. Safe adventuring and thank you for watching my video!
Liam, you are right and you have a great point! I did use this kayak quite a bit and really enjoyed it. I have since moved on to another style of foldable kayak that far out performs the ORU in most any way. Check it out! A lot more on water with this review. ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html
The Oru kayak is an interesting concept for sure, but after viewing some of their advertisements on their site, I will pass on buying one. They show people drinking while on the water and going into conditions without adequate equipment (winter and cold water without immersion protection). I'll instead spend my money on equipment from companies that advocate safe and responsible paddling.
Hi Wayne, I have since moved over to a different kayak line. I prefer these much more! Much safer, and far better performance! kayakcliff.com/endorsed-products
You gave a better assembly video tutorial than Oru did!!! Thank you. I have had the coastal for a year now but your video was so detailed and at a beginners pace and you shared thing Oru did not!!!
Thank You for watching and your comments Reiki! Have fun and safe adventuring out there in your Coast!
I love this kayak brand. I think I was born to swim and paddle. We are going full time RV and these are perfect in so many ways. While I like this model, we each will carry a dog so have to have room in the cockpit. The hard part is choosing which model. I want a tandem, one of these, one of those, the other .....lol
Hi Kiki 👋 - Full time RV’ing sounds like a lot of fun. I hope to do that one day, maybe in retirement. While I have used ORU a lot in the past, I have since moved on to inflatables. The Sea Eagle line of inflatable kayaks offers much more in the way of safety, performance, simplicity to put together and overall long term quality. Check out my review on the RazorLite kayak, here is the link: ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html
There are 3 models of kayaks that fit anything from white water to kayak touring. Here are links to those 3 models. Check them out, you won’t be disappointed!
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
bit.ly/3Enpq1z
FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater:
bit.ly/3ecBQ1V
Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater:
bit.ly/3phWOTp
@@KayakCliff thank you! I will check them out!
Thanks Cliff! You've taken the stress out of my first assembly! Great video.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Safe adventuring out there!
Thanks, Cliff! I purchased my ORU Bay St after watching your video. We have been enjoying ours since they arrived two months ago, There are lots of lovely rivers and lakes to explore here in Oregon and Washington.
Hi 👋 - congratulations on your two new ORU kayaks! Safe, adventuring out there!
Thank you for the in-depth reviews of both the Bay ST and Coastal. Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest, I want a kayak that’s capable of handling both inlet and Sound waters. Your review of the Coastal has nudged me in that direction.
I think you’ll enjoy it Chris! Safe adventuring!
I like the idea of these kayaks. Especially good for full time RVers like us. We have two Eddyline 12’ Skylarks we carry on top of our Jeep. They are about 41lbs each. My kayaking has come to a complete halt. Over the summer we toured up the east coast and somehow injured my right shoulder kayaking around NY in August. Repetitive motion of paddling I guess gave me a bad case of tendinitis and impingement. Been going for physical therapy but the right shoulder is taking it’s time to heal. Haven’t been on the water since before Labor Day.
Thanks for watching and your comments! Sorry to hear about your shoulder. About two years ago I had a bad impingement with tendinitis in my shoulders as well. I went to the orthopedic and he put a Cortizone shot in both shoulders and sent me to physical therapy rehab. That was the ticket, it’s been two years and I am in good condition now with my shoulder. It took me about 3-4 months of physical therapy and exercises to get back to normal.
Getting it soon! Great all around kayak for any kind of waters very excited
that looks so much easier to clean than an inflatable or or even regular solid sitin
Hello Allen! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
Quality
Customer Service
Performance on the water
Safety
Load carrying capacity
Please check out my review and adventure videos of this awesome inflatable that outperforms the ORU Coast IMO.
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
Sea Eagle website RazorLite page - bit.ly/3Enpq1z
My review of the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html
Adventure videos in the RazorLite:
Earth Day Caddo Lake - ua-cam.com/video/ceOGrVkOyzU/v-deo.html
Weedon Island Mangrove Trails - ua-cam.com/video/9lNst39pZsk/v-deo.html
Ft Worth Nature Center - ua-cam.com/video/30iakMQHkaI/v-deo.html
Trinity River Elm Fork - ua-cam.com/video/o6LbEkF7Vrc/v-deo.html
Silver Springs Florida - ua-cam.com/video/T8MZjjmxM9Y/v-deo.html
How to fold the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/Dfbp_lm3jGY/v-deo.html
Thanks Kayak Cliff!!
Thanks 🙏 for watching and commenting!
Hi, thanks for this. I studied your video and then bought the Coast directly from Oru (sorry). It arrived 2 weeks ago and I have since assembled and disassembled it twice. It's still deep winter here so I have a few weeks to get the kayak folds to develop memory. I bought the air bags as well, they are very nifty. Did you ever try the backpack that comes with it? Sitting in the kayak in my basement, I have realized that there is indeed not much room for my feet. I'm only 5'5" and average weight, that was a bit of a surprise. My Coast didn't come with thigh braces, apparently they're working on improving them. I did order the nylon sprayskirt and found it easy to fit (again, only in the basement so far). I ordered an extra seat pad, hoping that this will be enough. I find folding it back together very tricky, but I think that will get better eventually.
Hi Elisabeth! Congratulations on your new ORU Coast! Yes, I have used the backpack, in fact I checked it on a plane a few times in the backpack. Yes, your boat will develop more memory as you fold and unfold it. As for the seat pad, if two ORU pads doesn’t work, just order a higher quality and thicker one for the best support. You are right, now much room for your feet. I have mens size 11 feet and that is one of my gripes. Well, safe adventuring out there in 2022!
very easy to assemble a kayak, and easy to carry around
Thanks for watching the video and for your comments! Safe adventuring out there!
I'd like to see a comparison video between the ORU folding kayaks vs the Sea Eagle Razorlite which you have used, and made positive comments about, also.
I think people would want to know why they should choose one over the other.
That’s a great idea, thank you for the suggestion. I will put that on my list to do. Basically, I believe the Sea Eagle out performs The folding platform in all the ways that I want a kayak to perform. I would like to put that in a concise explanation in a video though.
@@KayakCliff Good to know Cliff. Thank you.
The one thing that makes me have some interest in folding kayaks like the ORU Inlet or the TuckTech is setup/tear down time. Both claim much faster setup time. I'm not sure sure about tear down time however, which is equally important. It could be true that their claims of fast setup time are not from a typical user though.
@@KayakCliff oh! This is good to know, I have been looking at both the sea eagle Razer lite and the Oru bay/coast extensively. Is that still your current opinion as of now? I was about to pull the trigger, but your comment has me thinking that it might be wise to wait a little longer.
I wonder that they dont offer a seasock for that boat.also it would be possible to fit a retractable skeg which is standard on every serious seakajak
Thanks cliff for the thorough review and the sweet cheeks recommendation.
You are welcome Michael!
I am no longer an affiliate for ORU. I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle.
I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
* Quality
* Customer Service
* Speed & performance on the water
* Safety
* Load carrying capacity
In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU.
Please check out my reviews and adventures!
Pakayak affiliate link
pakayak.com/?ref=kayakcliff
My review: The Ultimate Hard Shell Touring Kayak Pakayak Bluefin 142 #pakayak
ua-cam.com/video/-QKkW4ObnfE/v-deo.html
Adventure videos:
Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142
ua-cam.com/video/CUdY_S9AvDk/v-deo.html
Rainbow 🌈 River Springs - Florida
ua-cam.com/video/XrTc39nQmYo/v-deo.html
Awesome Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL
ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html
The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack
ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html
Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps
ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html
Sea Eagle’s website links:
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
bit.ly/3Enpq1z
FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater:
bit.ly/3ecBQ1V
Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater:
bit.ly/3phWOTp
PaddleSki Boat / Kayak / SUP - The “Do Everything” boat!
bit.ly/33PbnFH
Paddle boards:
bit.ly/35b6VBV
Thanks for this fantastic video! But I have a guestion: Is fhe Oru Coast as stable as the Oru Bay??
Yes, the stability of the Coast is similar to the Bay, I had both at one time. I don’t have Oru’s anymore as I think these two models are far superior portable kayaks in performance and speed, IMHO.
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I love my Coast XT, but it's still not as fast as a similar sized hardshell touring yak. My Pygmy Arctic tern 17 has the same overall hull design (greenland style hard chines) as my Coast XT and it has way better glide and tracking. The big design flaw in ORUs is the neoprene bow/stern fairings. They don't slice through water, but plow and you can hear the water churning and clearly see the drag they create in your video. Orus certainly aren't cheap, but they're overall one of the best performing collapsible kayak for the money. If you don't have storage and transport limitations, then a lightweight hardshell is gonna be a better value. If you do buy an Oru, make sure to get bow/stern float bags for safety and an inflatable thermarest seat, because everyone complains about Oru's stock seat.
I made the same observation over time about the efficiency of the Oru hull. It does plow through water instead of slice. My new go to for a travel kayak is the Sea Eagle 393RL. It’s extremely efficient and fast, cuts through the water nicely.
How does the Coast compare to the Bay in terms of speed, stability and tracking? You've reviewed both, but I'd like to hear why you upgraded from the Bay to the Coast. I have had a Bay ST for about 6 months. I want to venture into kayak camping. After putting two float bags in the Bay ST. There's not enough space left for a tent, sleeping bag and supplies, etc. There's only a small space between the bow bulkhead and the foot rest and the large space behind the seat. I heard the Coast is faster, tracks far better(16' vs 12') and also less tippy. So I've been thinking about selling the Bay and upgrade to a Coast. I don't do ocean kayaking, just in the river and lake. Thanks.
Hello 👋 Shaun! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle.
I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
* Quality
* Customer Service
* Speed & performance on the water
* Safety
* Load carrying capacity
My website - kayakcliff.com
Please check out my reviews and adventures!
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Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps
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Sea Eagle’s website links:
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
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FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater:
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Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater:
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Also, check out the Pakayak. I just got one last week and will start reviewing and using this product as well.
I think when you zipped the back your bigger bulkhead wasn't in right position (see 10:25). In my opinion that boat is a somewhat fiddly origami solution with just a bit more quirks than features … a colleague just ordered one - I am curious to check its practicability in reality.
Hello 👋 Martin! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle.
I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
* Quality
* Customer Service
* Speed & performance on the water
* Safety
* Load carrying capacity
In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU.
Please check out my reviews and adventures!
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Texas Kayaking Caddo Lake in the Fall in the Pakayak Bluefin 142
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The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack
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Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps
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Sea Eagle’s website links:
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
bit.ly/3Enpq1z
FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater:
bit.ly/3ecBQ1V
Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater:
bit.ly/3phWOTp
PaddleSki Boat / Kayak / SUP - The “Do Everything” boat!
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Paddle boards:
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I added accessible deck hatches (FORSUN 6 Inch Hole Diameter Deck Hatch with Cat Bag for Kayak Boat Fishing Rigging www.amazon.com/dp/B015B1E4BS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5N8G1J2CWPX4090186SX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1) to my Bay ST. The fact that you have to take apart the back in order to access any storage sucks but these hatches make it so much easier to access the back even while you're in the water. It works great for the Bay. I could see some problems with the Coast though because of the extra bulkhead right behind the seat which seems positioned right where I have my hatches on the Bay.
Easy assembly my dying butt LOL
I agree Jim, it was a little difficult the first time I put together an ORU. The material is a little stiff the first couple times, but it builds a memory overtime and it becomes much easier. The paddler, also builds a memory overtime on how to put it together, LOL. Which model did you get?
Have you used the spray skirt with it… I’m nervous about how rarely I’ve seen it used as to what it’s like
Hello Mind Milk - No, I have never used a spray skirt with the ORU. I think it’s pretty straight forward and should work like one does on my other touring kayaks where I occasionally wear a spray skirt.
I got a spray skirt for my Bay ST. Sizing on Seals said that I needed a 1.2, but it's too small, or rather, the elastic was a tab too short, and it was a tight fit. I have to return it. Double check on the sizing.
Do you think a Oru kayak 16 is better than Delta 16?
Hello 👋 Vathana Tep! I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle. I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
Quality
Customer Service
Speed & performance on the water
Safety
Load carrying capacity
Please check out my reviews and adventures with my favorite performance boat!
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
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My review of the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/wCpz9gl_8Nc/v-deo.html
Adventure videos in the RazorLite:
Earth Day Caddo Lake - ua-cam.com/video/ceOGrVkOyzU/v-deo.html
Weedon Island Mangrove Trails - ua-cam.com/video/9lNst39pZsk/v-deo.html
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Silver Springs Florida - ua-cam.com/video/T8MZjjmxM9Y/v-deo.html
How to fold the RazorLite - ua-cam.com/video/Dfbp_lm3jGY/v-deo.html
Thanks for posting interested but without price completely useless
Thanks for watching and commenting! I will leave the pricing to Ou. I don’t put pricing in my videos, because that could fluctuate, thereby rendering the pricing I give in my videos useless. Just go to Oru Kayak on their website and you will see what the pricing is.
That being said…
I am no longer an affiliate for ORU. I have since moved on from ORU as my foldable / portable kayak of choice to Sea Eagle RazorLite.
I believe Sea Eagle products FAR exceed ORU in:
* Quality
* Customer Service
* Speed & performance on the water
* Safety
* Load carrying capacity
In my opinion, Pakayak is another much better option than ORU.
Please check out my reviews and adventures!
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Adventure videos:
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Rainbow 🌈 River Springs - Florida
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Awesome Inflatable Kayak - Sea Eagle RazorLite™ 393RL
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The Most Versatile Inflatable Kayak? Sea Eagle FastTrack
ua-cam.com/video/Nw5ZhcsM8vg/v-deo.html
Sea Eagle PaddleSki motorized boat kayak SUP 437ps
ua-cam.com/video/9h0BoJi8XjI/v-deo.html
Sea Eagle’s website links:
393RL Razorlite Kayak - Slow rivers & flat / open water, high performance:
bit.ly/3Enpq1z
FastTrack Kayak Rivers & Flatwater:
bit.ly/3ecBQ1V
Explorer Kayak - River & Whitewater:
bit.ly/3phWOTp
Where is the affiliated link?
Hi Judyann - All my ORU affiliate links are in the description box underneath the video player screen. Thanks!
Did your discount code get removed? It keeps saying invalid
Sorry, the discount code is not available anymore.
Lol I just got the oru coast just now 😂
Enjoy & safe paddling!!!
@@KayakCliff yes and it is hard to fold for the first time :,)
If will definitely get easier over time!
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Can I put a sprayskirt on this and roll it like I can roll a standard sea kayak?
Yes
You might want to put in a thigh brace, make life easier.
This was a how to video, duplicating info available on Oru's website. It was not a review.
No worries. I thought I covered everything anybody would wanna know........What specific questions do you have that I did not cover? Perhaps I could answer them for you.
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I want to know more about how it handles. I have fishing kayaks that I use for bird photography, which means I'm using them while holding $3K worth of equipment.
I could not tip those kayaks over if I tried.
How stable is the Coast? Especially as compared to the Bay model.
Thanks for responding.
I find that the kayak is as stable as any other 16 foot touring kayak that I have paddled. It does edge extremely nice and is pretty maneuverable, while it is also a good tracker. I find that it does not cut through the water as efficiently as a typical touring kayak. It’s just the front of the hull at the bow tends to plow into the water a little bit more than cut. My biggest problem with the boat is the height of the cockpit is very low. I am not able to extend my feet vertically without hitting the top of the kayak. Pretty tight in there for long days of paddling. I found that the uncomfortable seating was rectified by using sweet cheeks. Hope this helps!
discount code isn't working :(
I’m sorry. ORU told me a ways back that they did away with the discount code. I have it on my list to check up with them to see if they will re-instate it.
You posted this a year ago. How has it held up?
Hi there Ruben, thank you for asking! I have updated the comments in my description box for both of my ORU review videos. I have since moved on to inflatables. In fact, I finally have sold all of my hard shell kayaks and I own five C eagle inflatables. I have also sold my ORU kayaks.
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Here are two reviews on inflatable kayaks from SeaEagle. There is no comparison to the origami folding kayaks.
They cut through water better
They carry much more payload.
They are faster in my opinion.
If they swamp, they do not sink.
Their quality is much better and they hold up much longer. I know many that have owned a Sea Eagle for 10+ years.
I have also updated my website with my endorsed products that I use and wholeheartedly believe in.
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I hope this helps, safe adventuring out there!
For the kayak made of Corriboard it costs many times more then it would make sense
What you are paying for is the design & function of the boat, the labor to put it together and engineer it and all the parts & pieces that make up the whole boat. The story is the same when you consider a conventional rotomolded plastic kayak. All it consists of is a bucket of small round plastic pellets in different colors that are then melted and spun around in a hot mold to form the final kayak. The bucket of plastic pellets doesn’t cost anywhere near what the final price of a plastic rotomolded kayak costs. Same thing again could be said for a quality drop stitch inflatable kayak and so on and so on . . .
The Coast is already discontinued, 6/2021.
Did not know that. Thanks for the heads up.
I just checked their website and it is still there for sale. $1,999
Coupon code is no longer being accepted.
Sorry, the Coupon code offering is no longer available to me to offer to you.
Oru Coast or Trak 2.0? Thoughts?
I would go with the Trak 2.0 - That boat really intrigues me as a high performing, yet versatile travel boat. How much do they cost?
Trak is $1,000 more. That's a substantial price differential.
@@otm646 Sure, but is the Trak worth the extra $1000? Performance? Durability? Fit? Convenience? Performance?? (See how I did that?)
ORU advertised many hundred folds. I don't know how Trak would stand up to daily packing away and setting up, and how it would do setting up and taking down on a sandy beach.
is the discount code still valid? I can't get it to work.
I’m sorry Tracy, I checked again with or ORU. From when I initially did the video, they have eliminated the discount code. I’m going to go into my UA-cam description box and update that the discount code is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience. Safe adventuring and thank you for watching my video!
Go on the facebook ORU owner page and ask around. That's how I got my discount code.
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Thanks for watching and commenting!
This isn't a review. This is you putting the thing together. It barely so much as touches water in this whole video.
Liam, you are right and you have a great point! I did use this kayak quite a bit and really enjoyed it. I have since moved on to another style of foldable kayak that far out performs the ORU in most any way. Check it out! A lot more on water with this review.
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The Oru kayak is an interesting concept for sure, but after viewing some of their advertisements on their site, I will pass on buying one. They show people drinking while on the water and going into conditions without adequate equipment (winter and cold water without immersion protection). I'll instead spend my money on equipment from companies that advocate safe and responsible paddling.
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