Price: $1,199.00
(as of Jan 05, 2025 02:59:26 UTC - Details)

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About Oru Kayak

We believe everyone deserves to experience the relaxation of a day on the water, surrounded by the wonders of nature, whether boating solo or spending time with those who mean the most. Thanks to Oru Kayak’s keen attention to the smallest details and innovative engineering, boating is now more accessible than ever before.

Durable

Our kayaks are packable and compact, but they never compromise on durability or performance.

Foldable

Oru pioneered the origami-inspired, foldable structure, so you won’t spend forever setting up or waste time lugging around a boat.

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Versatile

Anywhere—from a pond to the Pacific. As packable as an inflatable with the performance of carbon fiber. Feel it glide like a dream.

What makes our products unique?

We make the most innovative, portable boats in the world. Thanks to the foldable and lightweight design Oru Kayak is the most convenient, transportable kayak imaginable.

Why do we love what we do?

We love exploring the world around us, and we draw inspiration from all sorts of experiences. We’re building a business, but our real goal is to change how people connect with the water.

Who are ORU Kayaks made for?

Whether you are a beginner or a advance paddler we have the perfect kayak for everybody. We designed 6 kayaks for recreational. performance or tandem paddling.

THE FUN & EASY KAYAK: Get out on the wide open water quickly and easily. Your innovative Beach LT boat by Oru Kayak is made for casual kayaking on calm waters, such as lakes, rivers, and bays, so it’s perfect for beginners and experts alike!
FROM BOX TO BOAT IN MINUTES: Construct your kayak in less then 5 minutes. Oru pioneered the Beach LT’s origami-inspired, foldable structure, so you won’t spend forever setting up or waste time lugging around a boat.
SLEEK, DURABLE, & RELIABLE: Oru Kayaks undergo extensive strength and durability testing. Created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene, Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture, abrasion resistant and built to last. The stable hull shape and spacious cockpit make it ideal for beginners, without compromising speed and agility.
NO ROOF RACK REQUIRED: Fits into the trunk of a small car or our Oru Pack carrying case [sold separately] for easy transport when hiking, bicycling, and using public transportation. Your Beach LT is the most convenient, transportable kayak imaginable.
SPECS & MEASUREMENTS: At 25 Lbs, this origami kayak weighs half of a traditional kayak. 12'1" x 29" kayak that folds down to an unbelievably compact box - 33" x 12" x 29". Cockpit size: 24" x 69. Capacity for a max. of 300 Lbs. Max paddler height: 6'6". Color: Black
Reviewer: pixelslave
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It's a real kayak
Review: I had an inflatable before buying this and the Oru is a huge upgrade. Its hull has chines, so you don't have to use a skeg to keep it tracking properly, which can be a problem in the shallow water I often paddle in. I'm usually paddling on rivers or on the Intracostal or other milder waters, so I'm not too concerned about waves, but it does well in moderate chop. I bought the inflatable bouys that Oru sells on their website to put into the bow and stern, which will keep the kayak afloat in case of disaster, but I haven't yet worried that I would capsize. It has plenty of room for my gear, and I find the seat very supportive, and no more or less comfortable than any other kayak seat I've used. If you are unable to sit with your torso at a right angle to your legs for any length of time you probably won't be comfortable in this kayak (or really any kayak without a raised seat).I am a petite 65 year-old woman and I have no trouble carrying it or setting it up. It takes me under 10 minutes to set up and about half that to fold it back up. It is pretty effortless and I find it much easier to put away than the inflatable.What I like best about this kayak is the freedom it gives me to take my kayak anywhere with little effort and no assistance.

Reviewer: Jake
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Practical, Nifty, and Worth Every Penny!
Review: First off, this Kayak is much easier and quicker to assemble and disassemble than I expected. And, despite it's overall lightness, it is extremely sturdy. It glides rather quickly through the water, and has a ton of storage room.Plus, everybody who sees it thinks it's the coolest innovation they've witnessed in the water. Add to that the fact that it fits perfectly in the trunk of a car with space to spare for a collapsible paddle (which I bought separately from Dick's Sporting Goods) and a PFD, and you're set to go!I can't think of any negatives to say, to be honest.

Reviewer: beach
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: What fun!
Review: My ORU Beach was so fun, I bought a second one for my husband or for taking a friend out with me. We travel full time in an Airstream trailer, so not a lot of room. We’re in our 70’s and didn’t want to be lifting one into the roof, but really wanted to be able to explore the lakes we visit. The ORU was the perfect solution. So far I feel like it’s very sturdy and steady in the water, besides the obvious space saver.

Reviewer: LK
Rating: 2.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Problems
Review: Thought we were buying new, but this had been opened and repacked.

Reviewer: Zack Grahovec
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Worst purchase I've ever made
Review: Despite "Durable" being the second word describing these boats at the time of writing, you will have an extremely difficult time finding any boats, inflatable or otherwise, with worse durability. Do no expect this product to last more than a few trips on even the calmest of water. Speaking of the Beach LT, this boat was highly uncomfortable and downright dangerous to take on the water. The product does not fold well as the creases are inconsistent. There is no return policy after testing the boat and the company does not honor their warranties. Mine sprung a leak at a major fold within the first month. It's incredibly cheap and low quality materials and construction mean that even transporting this product is enough to be nervous about.I will update if there is any conclusion to the horrible runaround with Oru's support, although reading reviews I am not optimistic that they will ever be interested in looking at my boat let alone helping with the issues I've run into despite it being barely a month old.There are numerous better options on the market for portable or light boats. Consider inflatable, nesting, or one of the other origami/folding boat options.

Reviewer: Michael Larson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Kayak, gets noticed
Review: Ez to assemble and is stable in the water. Be ready as it creates quite the conversation whenever I'm assembling or packing it up.Had a minor warranty issue that the team at Oru jumped on and are taking care of. They respond within a day or so which is really nice!When I'm ready to upgrade I'll be looking at an Oru kayak again.

Reviewer: Barbara Cafferty
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Husband used once and seat and buckle broke. How do I get a new one without returning whole thing
Review: Husbands lives the portability and he kayaked in river. Only problem is seat broke. Don't know how to get a new one without returning g whole thing. Only used once

Reviewer: April
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy to use Easy to transport
Review: There was an issue with delivery right before a big trip, so I got a stand-up paddle board. My best friend bought it, and it was delivered on time. I can’t tell you how many times we used her Oru bc it was light and easy to transport... super jealous and highly recommend!

Reviewer: Brigitte lariviere
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Bonne glisse sur l’eau et bonne qualité de produit , le pagayage est un peu différent mais facilement adaptable

Reviewer: Brigitte P.
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Kajak ist nach 2 Monaten an der Rückenlehne ( Verbindung Rückenteil zu Sitz) gebrochen, brauche dringend Ersatz, da das Kajak nicht mehr benützbar ( fahrbar) ist. War mitten am Neusiedler See draußen, dann brach auf einmal die Rückenlehne. Das Boot fing dann beachtlich zum Schlingern an und hätte leicht kentern können. War dann höchst schwierig, wieder zurück zu kommen , ca. 5 km und ich war dann ziemlich fertig.Wiege bei 1,74 m nur 60 kg, also nicht zu schwer. Das Kajak war auch vorschriftsmäßig montiert.Bin nun gespannt, wann sich der Hersteller bei mir meldet oder der Vertrieb. Das Rückenteil kann man nicht extra bestellen.Die Steckverbindung Rückenlehne zum Sitz ist sehr filigran und muß doch durch die Bewegung des Oberkörpers einiges aushalten.Mit freundlichen GrüßenBrigitte Pichler