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25/6/2012 at 9:32pm
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I am looking for an inflatable to do some cove hopping in Cornwall to extend my camping repotoire, as a complete noobie can you reccomend one that doesnt cost the earth but fulfills my requirements.

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26/6/2012 at 7:46am
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We bought an Infinity two summers ago and it was just over £200 new but I've just had a quick look on the web and they've gone up in price. A lot.

Check out the "song of the paddle" website as they often have decent second hand ones for sale and you'll get loads of sensible advice.

Happy paddling.


26/6/2012 at 10:41am
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i have just bought a sevylor hudson from decathlon to enjoy with the family. really pleased and very good to inflate etc. would recommend but also look at Sea Eagle as they look very good but i was in a rush plus wanted extra 3rd seat option. more info on this thread too http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=4&TopicID=274366&SearchPagePosition=1&search=kayak&searchMode=phrase&searchIn=Topic&forum=4&searchSort=dateDESC&ReturnPage=Search


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Sorry to pee on your chips, but an inexperianced paddler, inflatable kayak on the Cornish coast, bay to bay

Inflatables are only suitable for carm flat water, find yourself some nice inlets without much tidal pull and have some fun there, don't risk the sea.

Sorry just my opinion.



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27/6/2012 at 11:14am
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Quote: Originally posted by RAF35Y on 27/6/2012

Sorry to pee on your chips, but an inexperianced paddler, inflatable kayak on the Cornish coast, bay to bay

Inflatables are only suitable for carm flat water, find yourself some nice inlets without much tidal pull and have some fun there, don't risk the sea.

Sorry just my opinion.



I agree we only use ours on sheltered coves or lakes. Paddled across a bay few weeks back with 1 foot swell and lightish wind and it was really hard work, was overtaken by a proper sea kayak with ease.


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27/6/2012 at 6:01pm
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I agree with James, we have a sevylor and have only used it in calm waters (lakes and canals), it gets blown easily off course and is hard to control compared to a hard shelled proper one. I have a friend that has been out at sea, but only in very calm water.

I am surfing in Cornwall this summer at Bude and knowing these waters, I would be very careful.



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really pleased and very good to inflate etc.


28/6/2012 at 10:47am
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Quote: Originally posted by RAF35Y on 27/6/2012

Sorry to pee on your chips, but an inexperianced paddler, inflatable kayak on the Cornish coast, bay to bay

Inflatables are only suitable for carm flat water, find yourself some nice inlets without much tidal pull and have some fun there, don't risk the sea.

Sorry just my opinion.



I agree totally RAF . Inflatable sheltered bay or cove Inflatable and open sea real real trouble . Unless you know the sea were your going ? There's hiden dangers especially round headlands even on a calm day . The tide changes and what was flat calm is 6ft waves taking you in the wrong direction ! I'm not saying don't do it just be very carefull and take advice from people that know the area

Rob


02/7/2012 at 6:49pm
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Quote: Originally posted by spiculum on 25/6/2012

I am looking for an inflatable to do some cove hopping in Cornwall to extend my camping repotoire, as a complete noobie can you reccomend one that doesnt cost the earth but fulfills my requirements.

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amazing forum for sea paddling

go look here and ask about personally i dont do sea kayaking but theirs plenty of groups about to offer sound and safety advice.

just the last month alone 6 kayakers have died (all had experience with water)


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02/7/2012 at 7:04pm
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hi   i use a zpro tango. its very good on the water and easy to use..

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