Beach LT

1. Portability - B
2. Storage - A
3. Durability - F
4. Customer support - C

My family has 2 Inlets and a Beach LT between us. All 3 were replaced during the warranty period for holes that happen at the fold points. Not on the seams, but rather at the corners where multiple seams come together. Now one of the Inlets has the same issue again. All these issues occurred with less than 12 outings. We are careful and don't scape the corners on rocks (or across the garage floor). We are careful to get in and out in water deep enough not to bottom out.

This is just normal use of a kayak and they don't stand up to that.

The kayaks didn't leak internally, just into the channels in the corrugated plastic they are made of, but once the other side of the plastic is compromised not clear how long until the inner side is also compromised.

They are a great idea but just not durable enough given the proce

As a Manhattan apartment resident, there's no possibility for storing a hard-shell, and my wife and I have had inflatables for almost 10 years. On vacations we've had access to various kayaks, but this is a great option for getting out more often without an expensive rental. Quick assembly - under 10 minutes even in the first few times out, and relatively easy also to wipe down and fold. Handles quite well on relatively easy water. I wouldn't recommend on a super windy day or for anything more than light river current. At 26 lbs, it's easy to lug from car to set up and back.