Oru Kayak’s Lake Kayak Is Its Lightest And Most Affordable Model

Oru Kayak has launched its most ambitious origami boat design. Composed of two loose parts, Oru Kayak’s Lake assembles in under two minutes.

Reduced weight and ease of assembly define Oru Kayak’s Lake model. At 9′ X 32″ wide, the Lake has only two loose components: a single sheet of double-layered polypropylene, which forms the kayak’s hull, deck and box. A custom folded floorboard offers a built-in 18mm memory foam seat. 

Where other Oru Kayak models rely on users to install bulkheads to provide rigidity, the Lake uses a folded floorboard to create the same structural integrity. With bulkheads, footrests, trim, and individual seat components removed, the Lake weighs 17 lbs, 15 percent less than the next lightest Oru Kayak model.

Oru Kayak paid attention to the price tag with an MSRP of $599; it is $300 less than the brand’s most affordable model. The company offers a Lake+ package which includes additional trim, adjustable height seat back, and a footrest for an upcharge.

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