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We've hemmed and hawed for 7 years or so on getting a kayak. Hard shell? Sit-on-top? Inflatable? Transporting? Solo or tandem? ?? We've rented at least 20 kayaks over the years and still couldn't make up our minds. In fact GRUMPA, BMJ, myself, and a few others have gone around and around about the subject here on LOA for 4 or 5 years. GRUMPA & BMJ both bought inflatables - Sea Eagle's (sweet kayaks!) - while we kept languishing over the choices and our needs. Well, we finally decided to...

wahoonc...Some might say you have gone overboard, but it won't be us! Hey, who wears flip-flops on a 10 mile hike?! Same thing with bicycles. And, we Lancers do love our gear!

Thanks Brubie! So glad to hear from another inflatable kayak owner. The Airis Sport is a terrific choice! I really like their backpack-style carrying bag. https://walkerbay.com/airis-in...latable-kayaks/sport Great shot as well. I should have a few shots of ours resting on a granite boulder at about 8,000' within 2 months. Completely off topic, but right up your alley I believe - one of my podcasts that I regularly listen to is called "Ridiculous History". You might enjoy it. I'm headed out...

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll pick one up. The kayak we chose - even being a tandem - takes suprisingly little air/energy/work. The 2 main tube chambers take maybe 90 seconds total. The spray skirts, etc... (4 chambers total) take just 1 full pump each with the "double action" pump. Great tip on the repair kit. Ours came with one, but of course is missing a few "real experience" items. I will add to it for sure. --------------- Enjoy the "Ridiculous History" episode. It was a fun...

Gd - Good to hear. Although I imagine drying is key to all inflatable kayaks. Not just AE. Enjoy Tahoe! Our youngest son (19) is there now (with one of our life jackets) camping in Meeks Bay with his gf's family in their mega triple axle TH. While paddling around Emerald Bay be sure to tie-up at the Emerald Bay SP boat/hike-in cg dock and explore.

We're spending eight wonderful nights at the boat camp over the 4th... our annual trip. We boat in with our Chaparral runabout and bring the inflatable kayaks and paddleboards to meander around the bay. Also, we need the kayak to get to/from the boat when it's on the buoy. We set up a mondo glam-camp, complete with hot shower. In 2014, we spent a total of four weeks (two two-week stays) at the camp; the best trip ever. Wife said "enough" though, so we're down to the eight night stay these days.