Brand | Sea Eagle |
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Item Weight | 49 Pounds |
Material | Synthetic |
Color | White/Blue |
Style | SE370 Sports Kayak Deluxe |
Seating Capacity | 3 |
Weight Limit | 650 Pounds |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 33.62 x 18.35 x 10.08 inches |
Package Weight | 23 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 34 x 19 x 11 inches |
Brand Name | Sea Eagle |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
Model Name | Sea Eagle 370 Deluxe 3 Person Inflatable Portable Sport Kayak Canoe includes 2 Kayak Seats, 2 Paddles, Foot Pump and Carry/Storage Bag |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Sea Eagle |
Part Number | 4002267 |
Included Components | skeg |
Size | Deluxe |
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Brand | Sea Eagle |
Item Weight | 49 Pounds |
Material | Synthetic |
Color | White/Blue |
Style | SE370 Sports Kayak Deluxe |
About this item
- Kayaking Package: Drift through the open lake or river on a good day in the outdoors with this inflatable kayak complete with everything you need to take your trip
- Canoe Specifications: Inflatable canoe measures 10’8” x 1’1” inside and 12’6” x 2’10” outside; Deflated measurements are 31” x 19” x 8” with a weight of 32 lbs
- Features: Folding kayak set includes an open and close drain valve and 5 deluxe 1-way inflation and deflation valves and 2 bottom skegs for better tracking and speed
- Sturdy Structure: Hull is built from high frequency welded 38 mil Polykrylar with inflatable I beam construction that ensures durability for the fishing kayak against sun and saltwater
- Package Inclusions: Packaged foldable kayak includes 2 movable, comfortable seats, 2 paddles, foot pump, rear pocket for additional storage, pressure gauge, repair kit, and carry bag
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The Sea Eagle SE370 Inflatable Sports Kayak Deluxe Package - Lightweight, Portable, Stable Durable and Affordable!
About the Sea Eagle 370 Inflatable Kayak:
This affordable inflatable Sport Kayak is as lightweight and portable as it gets, yet still remarkably stable and durable. It weighs just 32 lbs. and packs down small enough to fit in the smallest car trunk. Don't let the light weight fool you. It's a rugged kayak rated to hold 3 people or 650 lbs. However, it's best-suited space wise to accommodate two persons.
Unique proprietary 38mil Polykrylar K80 PVC formulation is made for years of faithful durability and service. Comfortable SEC seats provide good back support from its large rear air chamber. 5 Tube I-beam construction floor provides greater structural strength and allows faster paddling and higher weight capacity.
Rope lacing to hold spray skirts in place, provide multiple tie-down points and front and stern carry handles. Convenient drain valve at stern to easily drain out rain water if left outside overnight.
We began in 1968 selling an inflatable kayak very similar to our present Sea Eagle Sport Kayaks. Since then we have made many improvements in our inflatable kayaks. Today, we offer superior one way valves, thicker hull material and an even better material formulation for greater strength, reliability, and durability on the water.
And best of all our Sea Eagle Sport Kayaks pack to a fraction of their inflatable size, can be carried almost anywhere there is water and set up in less than 10 minutes!
Sea Eagle SE370 Pro Inflatable Kayak - Lightweight, Portable, Stable and Durable ! Check out these great features of the Deluxe Package:
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SEC Inflatable Kayak SeatA comfortable seat for any of our kayaks, the SEC has good back support from its large rear air chamber.
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Rugged Duffle Carry BagRugged duffle carry bag with strong shoulder strap to hold all - kayak, seats, paddles and foot pump. Made with heavy duty 440 denier nylon fabric. Measures 26"x48". Comes with convenient carry strap and drawstring. |
More Standard Features of the Sea Eagle SE370 Inflatable Sports Kayaks
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Deluxe One-way Valves On All Air CompartmentsThese Deluxe One-way Valves are simple and easy to use. A great improvement over traditional pipe valves which are hard to close, loose air easily and crack over time. Our Deluxe Valves come with an inner diaphragm which allows air to be pumped in without air escaping afterwards. The larger opening of the Deluxe Valves allows for rapid inflation and deflation. Comes with molded O-rings that can't be lost and a tether that will keep them attached to the hull at all times. Final seal is achieved by the outside cap for true air tightness. |
Molded Skegs for Better TrackingUnbreakable molded skegs improve tracking and will not fall off or get damaged when hit by rocks or get lost. Tracking is very important in a kayak. Inflatable kayaks need skegs to track smoothly across the water - otherwise your paddling effort is wasted. Cheaper competitive boats without rear skegs just weave and wander across the water, wasting your paddling effort. |
5 Tube I-Beam Floor Construction5 Tube I-beam construction floor provides greater structural strength and allows faster paddling and higher weight capacity Because larger I-beam tubes have more rigidity than smaller tubes it also created a more rigid inflatable floor with natural chines which improve the speed and tracking of our Sport Kayaks, making it easier to paddle long distances whenever you wish. |
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Easy to Inflate: A42 Larger Bellows PumpA high capacity foot pump made of durable ABS plastic that packs down for easy travel. Comes with a set of adapters. |
Lightweight and PortableSea Eagle Sport Kayaks pack to a fraction of their inflatable size, can be carried almost anywhere there is water and set up in less than 10 minutes! |
Safe with 3 Separate Independent Safety Air Chambers3 Separate Independent Safety Air Chambers for added safety: Starboard Side, Floor, and Portside. Providing an added level of security and peace of mind. |
SE370 Pro | SE370 Deluxe | SE330 Pro | SE330 Deluxe | SE330 Pro Solo | |
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Length | 12 ft. 6 in. | 12 ft. 6 in. | 11 ft. 2 in. | 11 ft. 2 in. | 11 ft. 2 in. |
Width | 2 ft. 10 in. | 2 ft. 10 in. | 2 ft. 10 in. | 2 ft. 10 in. | 2 ft. 10 in. |
Interior | 10' 8" x 15" | 10' 8" x 15" | 9' 6" x 15" | 9' 6" x 15" | 9' 6" x 15" |
Load Capacity | 3 Persons or 650 lbs. | 3 Persons or 650 lbs. | 2 Person or 500 lbs. | 2 Person or 500 lbs. | 2 Person or 500 lbs. |
Hull Weight | 32 lbs. | 32 lbs. | 26 lbs. | 26 lbs. | 26 lbs. |
Chambers | 3 (port, starboard, floor) | 3 (port, starboard, floor) | 3 (port, starboard, floor) | 3 (port, starboard, floor) | 3 (port, starboard, floor) |
Material | 38 mil PolyKrylar (K80 PVC) | 38 mil PolyKrylar (K80 PVC) | 33 mil Polykrylar (K80 PVC) | 33 mil Polykrylar (K80 PVC) | 33 mil Polykrylar (K80 PVC) |
Seats | 2 Deluxe DKS Kayak Seats | 2 SEC Seats | 2 Deluxe DKS Kayak Seats | 2 SEC Seats | 1 Deluxe DKS Kayak Seat |
Air Valves /Tube Diameter | 5 Deluxe One Way/ 10" | 5 Deluxe One Way/ 10" | 5 Deluxe One Way/ 10" | 5 Deluxe One Way/ 10" | 5 Deluxe One Way/ 10" |
Inflation Time/PSI | 8 min/1.1 psi | 8 min/1.1 psi | 6 min/1.1 psi | 6 min/1.1 psi | 6 min/1.1 psi |
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"""""""""""""""About the Sea Eagle 370 Inflatable Kayak This lightweight Sports Kayak shares the benefits of the SE330 with the added feature of two additional feet of space! The SE370 weighs just 32 lbs. and packs down small enough to fit in the smallest car trunk. Don't let the light weight fool you, it is a rugged kayak. The SE370 is rated to hold 3 people or 650 lbs., however, it's best-suited space-wise to accommodate two persons. Sea Eagle Sport Kayaks pack to a fraction of their inflatable size, can be carried almost anywhere there is water and set up in less than 10 minutes! They are great fun for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. With a lightweight design and efficient hull shape, the Sport Kayaks are swift paddling boats and easy to handle for young or old alike. When you consider their cost verses the way they can be used, Sea Eagle Sport Kayaks truly represent one of the best values in boating today! Most easily fits two adults."""""""""""""""
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ASIN | B001ASTHJG |
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Best Sellers Rank | #69,299 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #67 in Fishing Kayaks |
Date First Available | October 19, 2006 |
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Customers like the maneuverability, ease of installation, quality and comfort of the kayak. For example, they mention it's easy to paddle, well constructed and sturdy. Some appreciate the removable seats and good back support. That said, opinions are mixed on portability.
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Customers like the quality of the kayak. They say it's well constructed, sturdy, and stable. Customers also say it can handle more abuse than they will give it, and it doesn't feel tippy. Overall, customers find it to be a great craft that's suitable for beginners.
"...It was much bigger and nicer than I expected. So today we took it to the lake for a test...." Read more
"...a car easily, doesn't cost a small fortune and that is well made and tough, this is the kayak for you. Others are just as impressed as we are...." Read more
"...The paddles come apart in four pieces which makes storage easy, but the paddle ends tend to "rattle" a bit in the rod while paddling, which..." Read more
"...We haven't used it on white water. Its buoyant enough to jump off and climb back in with a little coordination, might be a different story for..." Read more
Customers like the inflation of the kayak. They say it's very easy to inflate and deflate. Some say the kayak doesn't deflat at all after half an hour.
"...The foot pump for inflation surpassed my expectations...." Read more
"...The material is a strong durable hard material and is blown up by a foot pump, which was easy for me to do...." Read more
"...The boat comes with an inflation meter but I don’t use it for fear of loosing it. The foot pump can’t over inflate the kayak so don’t worry about it...." Read more
"...Deflating is easy I just hope the caps don't come off with the ring since such a pain to get them on. Drying takes time. I deflated the floor first...." Read more
Customers find the kayak easy to set up and take down. They say it assembles and takes down easily enough. They also appreciate the paddles, which are easy to snap together. Customers mention that the kayak can go pretty quick and the guides make it simple to know when it's properly set up.
"...it was amazing. It tracked straight and went pretty fast... although the lake was very calm when we were there...." Read more
"...We loved the quality, the ease of transport, the ease of putting it together and we especially loved the price...." Read more
"...We liked that it came with everything you need, making it a great starter set up...." Read more
"...2. Inflating: Super quick and easy. You're talking about a couple of pounds of pressure, unlike your bicycle tires...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the kayak. They mention that the moveable/removable seats are very comfortable, and the deluxe seats sit nicely. They also say that the maneuverability feels good on still water and lightly choppy water. Customers also appreciate the good back support.
"...It was much bigger and more comfortable than we expected...." Read more
"...They're quite comfortable. I can't speak for the regular seats, but the pro seats are well formed with good back and rear-end support...." Read more
"...The seats (Pro Package) are reasonably comfortable, but I've only used this boat for short trips of a bit over one hour at a time so don't know how I..." Read more
"...Maneuverbility feels pretty good on still water and pretty good on lightly choppy water. We haven't used it on white water...." Read more
Customers like the value of the kayak. They say it's practical, durable, and a pretty beefy boat for the price. They are impressed with the cost vs convenience and features, and say it provides a convenient and inexpensive way of enjoying simple kayaking on a regular basis. Customers also mention that it'd make a great investment.
"...before I made this purchase, and it seemed that this was the best for the money... and I am very happy...." Read more
"...of transport, the ease of putting it together and we especially loved the price...." Read more
"...It was priced fair considering it comes with everything, but still expensive in my opinion...." Read more
"Overall, this is great. It's so cheap that if something happened to it, I wouldn't be that upset about it, but it's tough enough that I don't..." Read more
Customers like the maneuverability of the kayak. They mention that it's not at all difficult to maneuver, stable, tracking well, and easy to paddle. They also say that the back of the tubes make seat movement not a problem. Customers also say the kayak moves incredibly well with one or two people, and is easy to inflate and setup. They say it still can be paddled comfortably with one person.
"...Not quite, but it does move through the water easily and doesn't take away from the experience...." Read more
"...is pushed all the way against the back of the tubes, so seat movement is not a problem. I do like being able to reconfigure the seats...." Read more
"...It is not that maneuverable...." Read more
"...It still can be paddled comfortably with one person (I've done this quite a few times) but it becomes more susceptible to getting blown around by..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the kayak. Some mention that it easily fits in the bag, it's easy to carry, and pack in and out of the car. However, others say that it'd be hard to carry with only one person.
"...For someone who's looking for a kayak that can be thrown into a car easily, doesn't cost a small fortune and that is well made and tough, this is..." Read more
"...It packs up really well in the oversized bag it comes with...." Read more
"...Still really happy with the purchase. BUT, although the bag is big, it is heavy and the kayak and pump, etc do add up to more weight than I want to..." Read more
"...The Gym bag is light enough for 1 person to carry along with the 2 seats, while the other one pulls the heavier Sea Eagle bag on out folding cart...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
It was a little bit of a pain to try to dry it off enough (we went late in the day so we couldn't let it air dry), and you have to get into the nooks and crannies.. but we did what we could and when we got home we pumped it up in the basement near the dehumidifier so hopefully it will finish drying it off.
Once you know what you are doing, it only takes a few minutes to pump it up.
I did alot of research before I made this purchase, and it seemed that this was the best for the money... and I am very happy. I actually was thinking of the Sea Eagle 330 and was about to buy it when I checked the prices and the 370 was actually $25 less than the 330 that day (and $75-125 less than the 370 had been a few days before). Now I see the price has gone up again, but keep checking as the price seems to fluctuate. (I actually paid $224 for the 370 about a week ago)
So if the convenience of not having to cart it, store it, carry it, like a hard sided one (not to mention paying more) appeals to you... give it a try... I was more than pleasantly surprised.
And thank you to all the other reviewers that helped me make this decision!
9/2/12 We took it out again to the same lake and had even more fun with it. My husband and the 2 kids decided to try to get to the other side of the lake. It had taken about 25 minutes in the hard sided kayak, so I waited about 5 or 6 minutes before I got in the car and went to meet them on the other side of the lake. I couldn't see them so I prepared to sit and wait in the car. Next thing I knew my kids were knocking on the window of the car... THEY HAD MADE IT BEFORE ME! My husband said it seemed to move quicker than the hard sided one he had used before. Also we had people watching us pump it up. One person came to talk to us about it and said he was going to get one based on what he saw with ours and the fact that even the kids could handle it. Still really happy with the purchase. BUT, although the bag is big, it is heavy and the kayak and pump, etc do add up to more weight than I want to handle... so I am getting a tub with wheels on it so I can drag it to the water easier.
8/24/13 Still Happy!~ Working great! No problems! I am not that strong, so I bought a garbage can on wheels to store it in. I can pull it out of the van and wheel it to the lake. Dry it when done and wheel it to the car and into the storage area at home. No problems, no mold, still good as new! BTW, drying it is much easier IF you dump the water out of the self bailing plug in the end (which I just noticed! Duh!)
I've had a hard shell 10.5 foot "fishing" kayak for several years now, plus paddled on several types of rented yaks, and was looking to buy a tandem seat kayak to get my wife out with me. Storage was a concern as my hard shell already takes up a lot of garage space, and I didn't want to get a boat that we would only use a couple of time a year. Loading a 12 foot+ tandem kayak on top of my SUV and getting it the ten+ miles to/from the water was also a concern. An inflatable seemed like the perfect solution, especially one that allowed me to reconfigure the seats to use as both a single-person and tandem boat.
First up; this is a solid and well-made boat, easily comparing to any commercial-grade inflatable boat I've been around. Having an inflation gauge to get proper pressure on the side tubes takes a lot of worry out of properly inflating this boat. After three tries, my wife and I can set it up in about 30 minutes. Take down is a little faster only because I just throw everything into the back of our SUV loose, knowing I'm going to be cleaning everything once I get home anyway. The foot pump is excellent, and I see no reason to use an electric pump. I did try inflating the boat with a little Coleman pump that I have for an inflatable mattress and water toys, but the pump doesn't have the "omph" to blow up something with as much volume as this boat. Having a drain plug at the stern and a tow point on the bow are nice touches, and show that this boat is well thought out.
For handling, I'm comparing the Sea Eagle to a hard shell sit-inside kayak. Between the inflatable floor and thick inflatable seat cushions, the Sea Eagle feels more like a canoe than a kayak because of the higher center-of-gravity. In waves, the body flexes as opposed to the waves breaking over the kayak, and the flexing takes a bit of getting used to. The dual skegs do help the boat track, but the boat still feels "skittish" and tends to slide sideways with winds much easier than the hard shells I've paddled. I can see that any inflatable without the skegs would have extremely poor performance. It's possible that the shorter 330 might handle a little better.
The storage bag is plenty large for all the parts and accessories This boat in the storage bag is a bit too heavy and too awkward in size to reasonably pack as air travel luggage, but is small enough to pack into just about any sized car (even one of the so-called "Smart Cars"). I also don't see anyone packing it on their back up the side of a mountain to get to that hidden lake, but I suppose it could be done. The smaller, lighter, 330 might be more suitable for airline and backpack travel.
The paddles are long, but they do tend to brush against the sides of the boat and I have to use more of an angle to get them into the water than with hard shells. The paddles come apart in four pieces which makes storage easy, but the paddle ends tend to "rattle" a bit in the rod while paddling, which is a little disconcerting to me.
The seats (Pro Package) are reasonably comfortable, but I've only used this boat for short trips of a bit over one hour at a time so don't know how I'd feel after several hours paddling. I do miss not have foot pedals to rest my feet against while paddling, and my (middle) seat seems to move backwards slightly while paddling. The rear seat is pushed all the way against the back of the tubes, so seat movement is not a problem. I do like being able to reconfigure the seats. I've used this boat for two people, taken out one seat and positioned the other seat for one-person paddling, and even pulled the kayak up on a secluded beach, taken out our gear and both seats then used the boat for a two-person air mattress and nap.
I was really concerned about having a boat comfortably large enough for two people, and spent a lot of time posting questions on these review pages. I ended up with the 370 vice 330 so I;d have the extra room and honestly, the 370 is almost too large for us. I'm 5'10", and wife is 4'11-1/2", and this boat is very roomy for us. We probably would have been better off with the 330, but as one person posted; If I used this boat solo I'd have a lot more room to hold my gear. Larger people would probably want this larger size boat for tandem use.
A few small quibbles with this boat:
- The manufacturer provides an inflation gauge for the side tubes, but not one for the floor. Having an inflation gauge for the floor would be nice.
- The blue dye from the webbing on the seats bleeds onto the PVC when the webbing gets wet. I now have a couple of blue dye marks on the nice white hull, which annoys me. I'm hoping the bleed-over problem goes away once the webbing gets wet a few times.
- The pockets on the back of the seats could have been a little larger, given that this is the only storage built into the boat. It would also be nice to have a side pocket provided in the storage bag for small items.
A couple of tips for people who have read my review this far:
- Get some silicon grease and put a light coat on the rubber seals of the inflation valves. This will make it much easier to screw the valves tightly closed. You don't need much lube; a two ounce container should last a long time. (Don't use Vaseline as it might damage the rubber).
- Don't trust the paddle floats that come with the Pro Package. If you drop a paddle in the water it will float, but may float away and get out of your reach. Use proper paddle lanyards hooked to your PFD.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2013
I've had a hard shell 10.5 foot "fishing" kayak for several years now, plus paddled on several types of rented yaks, and was looking to buy a tandem seat kayak to get my wife out with me. Storage was a concern as my hard shell already takes up a lot of garage space, and I didn't want to get a boat that we would only use a couple of time a year. Loading a 12 foot+ tandem kayak on top of my SUV and getting it the ten+ miles to/from the water was also a concern. An inflatable seemed like the perfect solution, especially one that allowed me to reconfigure the seats to use as both a single-person and tandem boat.
First up; this is a solid and well-made boat, easily comparing to any commercial-grade inflatable boat I've been around. Having an inflation gauge to get proper pressure on the side tubes takes a lot of worry out of properly inflating this boat. After three tries, my wife and I can set it up in about 30 minutes. Take down is a little faster only because I just throw everything into the back of our SUV loose, knowing I'm going to be cleaning everything once I get home anyway. The foot pump is excellent, and I see no reason to use an electric pump. I did try inflating the boat with a little Coleman pump that I have for an inflatable mattress and water toys, but the pump doesn't have the "omph" to blow up something with as much volume as this boat. Having a drain plug at the stern and a tow point on the bow are nice touches, and show that this boat is well thought out.
For handling, I'm comparing the Sea Eagle to a hard shell sit-inside kayak. Between the inflatable floor and thick inflatable seat cushions, the Sea Eagle feels more like a canoe than a kayak because of the higher center-of-gravity. In waves, the body flexes as opposed to the waves breaking over the kayak, and the flexing takes a bit of getting used to. The dual skegs do help the boat track, but the boat still feels "skittish" and tends to slide sideways with winds much easier than the hard shells I've paddled. I can see that any inflatable without the skegs would have extremely poor performance. It's possible that the shorter 330 might handle a little better.
The storage bag is plenty large for all the parts and accessories This boat in the storage bag is a bit too heavy and too awkward in size to reasonably pack as air travel luggage, but is small enough to pack into just about any sized car (even one of the so-called "Smart Cars"). I also don't see anyone packing it on their back up the side of a mountain to get to that hidden lake, but I suppose it could be done. The smaller, lighter, 330 might be more suitable for airline and backpack travel.
The paddles are long, but they do tend to brush against the sides of the boat and I have to use more of an angle to get them into the water than with hard shells. The paddles come apart in four pieces which makes storage easy, but the paddle ends tend to "rattle" a bit in the rod while paddling, which is a little disconcerting to me.
The seats (Pro Package) are reasonably comfortable, but I've only used this boat for short trips of a bit over one hour at a time so don't know how I'd feel after several hours paddling. I do miss not have foot pedals to rest my feet against while paddling, and my (middle) seat seems to move backwards slightly while paddling. The rear seat is pushed all the way against the back of the tubes, so seat movement is not a problem. I do like being able to reconfigure the seats. I've used this boat for two people, taken out one seat and positioned the other seat for one-person paddling, and even pulled the kayak up on a secluded beach, taken out our gear and both seats then used the boat for a two-person air mattress and nap.
I was really concerned about having a boat comfortably large enough for two people, and spent a lot of time posting questions on these review pages. I ended up with the 370 vice 330 so I;d have the extra room and honestly, the 370 is almost too large for us. I'm 5'10", and wife is 4'11-1/2", and this boat is very roomy for us. We probably would have been better off with the 330, but as one person posted; If I used this boat solo I'd have a lot more room to hold my gear. Larger people would probably want this larger size boat for tandem use.
A few small quibbles with this boat:
- The manufacturer provides an inflation gauge for the side tubes, but not one for the floor. Having an inflation gauge for the floor would be nice.
- The blue dye from the webbing on the seats bleeds onto the PVC when the webbing gets wet. I now have a couple of blue dye marks on the nice white hull, which annoys me. I'm hoping the bleed-over problem goes away once the webbing gets wet a few times.
- The pockets on the back of the seats could have been a little larger, given that this is the only storage built into the boat. It would also be nice to have a side pocket provided in the storage bag for small items.
A couple of tips for people who have read my review this far:
- Get some silicon grease and put a light coat on the rubber seals of the inflation valves. This will make it much easier to screw the valves tightly closed. You don't need much lube; a two ounce container should last a long time. (Don't use Vaseline as it might damage the rubber).
- Don't trust the paddle floats that come with the Pro Package. If you drop a paddle in the water it will float, but may float away and get out of your reach. Use proper paddle lanyards hooked to your PFD.
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La bomba de aire que se incluye hace que el inflado del kayak sea extremadamente rápido y fácil. Las válvulas de inflado no permiten que se escape el aire cuando se quita la bomba y la tapa con rosca asegura que no se salga el aire después. Para desinflar basta con desenroscar la tapa y prácticamente se desinfla por su propio peso, no es necesario subirse en el para que se salga todo el aire. La bolsa que se incluye es útil para transportar todo en una sola bolsa, únicamente desearía que tuviera bolsas para los remos ya que se podría ponchar el kayak al momento de meter los tubos de los remos. Para distancias largas o para remar con mucha fuerza recomendaría comprar remos otros remos, preferentemente de fibra de carbono ya que los remos que se incluyen son pesados y la paleta se flexional ligeramente cuando se apoya muy fuerte. Si El empaque incluye dos protectores inflables para las aletas inferiores del kayak para evitar que se doblen lo cual me parece muy útil al momento de guardarlos.
Yo necesitaba un kayak en donde cupiéramos cómodamente mi esposa, mi hijo de 7 años y yo, que soportara bastante peso pero que pudiera cargarlo y remar solo. Este kayak es perfecto para lo que quería. Inicialmente había pensado en comprar el modelo 330 pero encontré este a muy buen precio.
Diese Kajak habe ich aufgrund der Bewertungen bei Amazon gekauft und bin damit sehr zufrieden. Ich schreibe die Bewertung, nachdem wir mit dem Kajak einen Indonesien Urlaub gemacht hatten. Das Kajak hatten wir in eine XXL Reisetasche mit Rollen verstaut, wiegt 24Kg (bei 30Kg international frei kein Problem) Wir waren an mehreren Orten mit keinen Inseln und hatten diese immer mit dem Kajak besucht. Das Kajak wurde aufgeblasen, wir waren jeden Tag damit unterwegs, dann wurde das Kajak verstaut, wir sind in Indonesien weiter geflogen und dann das ganze wieder von vorn.
Ich wollte damit schreiben, dass das Kajak wirklich strapaziert wurde, aber ohne eine einzige Panne! Super!
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit mit dem Kajak und haben Orte erreicht, welche man ohne Boot oder Schiff (die es in der Region nicht gab) nie erreicht hätten. Da wir nur zu zweit im Kajak waren, hatten wir genug Platz für Getränke und unsere Schnorchelausrüstung incl. Taucherflossen. Auch einen kleineren Wellengang auf dem Meer ist für das Kajak kein Problem.
Dieses Kajak ist nicht in den Rankings oder Tests vorn, aber eine 100% Empfehlung!
I definitely would buy one again or another Sea Eagle product !
Kevin
Avid Kayaker & Lounger