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Post by joby on Jul 15, 2014 10:48:49 GMT
Just wondering if anyone here owns one of the inflatable kayaks from Decathlon at all...if so, what do you think? Prices seem to be dropping rapidly to a "hmm, perhaps I will" sort of level. Can't decide between a cheeky one-manner for myself or a more selfless three-manner so I can take the kids out (although that would obviously result in triple paddle and life jacket costs!) Tempted, so very tempted... www.decathlon.co.uk/riviera-inflatable-kayak-2-man-id_8174146.html
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Post by goffski on Jul 15, 2014 11:49:33 GMT
No, not got one from Decathlon but did buy on from Lidl when they had them on offer last year for about Β£40. Eventually got around to using it and the thing exploded! It did say to use a foot pump and warned against using a compressor - whooops! I think they come with a 3 year warranty so i might still attempt to get it sorted.
Forgetting the fact it exploded the quality isn't as good as the Decathlon ones but then they are much cheaper. I would like to get it sorted and try it out but not sure now when i'd use it (I had a weeks holiday in Cornwall last year and i got it for then).
I'd say get one if you're going to use it but i would get a life jacket, especially if you're intending to use it on the sea.
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Post by scarborian on Jul 15, 2014 13:26:21 GMT
I made the mistake of buying the cheap Lidl one and it was a complete waste of time and money - to the point of being dangerous! I like the Sevylor boats I've seen other people using, but this looks like the bottom of their range and I wouldn't trust it in the sea (even inshore) as they are quite difficult to handle compared to rigid kayaks and also very light, so prone to being blown around and away especially if you are surfing the shallow beach breakers on an incoming tide. Life jackets are a no-brainer, but if you can stretch the budget I would reccomend spending the most you can afford on the best possible boat - especially if you want to take the kids in it. NB. that's probably the reason why I don't have anything at the moment!
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Post by joby on Jul 15, 2014 15:29:10 GMT
Thanks - have since read some reviews of the budget Sevylor and it only really sounds suitable for paddling around on a pond. I'll start checking out the more expensive ones. Some creative accounting required here - was originally hoping to pass this purchase off as a rounding error ;-)
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duffer
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Post by duffer on Jul 16, 2014 16:28:56 GMT
Thanks - have since read some reviews of the budget Sevylor and it only really sounds suitable for paddling around on a pond. I'll start checking out the more expensive ones. Some creative accounting required here - was originally hoping to pass this purchase off as a rounding error ;-) There was a great suggestion, I think on here somewhere, for evading the pain of budgetary controls.
Basically the idea was that you stick your latest bike-related purchase to the front of an old cycling mag, and then claim that it came as a freebie.
This is going to be tricky with a full-size Kayak, accepted, so you'll need to work on your <look of astonishment> "the things that you get with a subscription to Cycling Weekly these days, eh." approach.
Let me know if it pans out - I'm planning to try this for something with a carbon frame (Mach 700, perhaps) next year.
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Post by joby on Jul 17, 2014 12:43:04 GMT
I'll see if I've got an old copy of 'What Kayak?' kicking around anywhere, then...
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