Oru Bay Folding Kayak

Oru Bay Folding Kayak

$1,199.99

$1,499.99*

Color: White

Length: 12'

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Folding Kayak
Sit-Inside
Carry Weight: 26 lbs
Max Capacity: 300 lbs.

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Product Description

The Bay ST is Oru Kayak's most versatile origami boat. It can handle conditions from smooth lakes to ocean surf. The closed cockpit can be used with a spray skirt for open water paddling. It's best for intermediate and advanced paddlers, who will appreciate its speed and agility — but beginners with a few paddles under their belt will also love this model.

At 12' long and only 26 lbs, it folds down to the size of a large suitcase and is far lighter than a rotomolded kayak. Compact enough to store almost anywhere, checked into a plane or hiked into remote waters.

Product Design

Single recreational sit-inside kayak
High versatility bearing all conditions from smooth lakes to oceans

Product Features

Shrinkable origami fold-up style reduces to an easy to travel with, lightweight handle-bag
Speedy and agile for advanced paddlers
Aluminum cockpit features extra reinforced strap anchor points
Slides over rocks, working around obstacles
Strong double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene
Abrasion-resistant
Puncture-free
10-year UV treatment

Brand : Oru
Country of Origin : Imported

Web ID: 21ANZABYSTKYKXXXXPSK
SKU: 22341590

Specifications

Carry Weight	26 lbs
Dimensions	12' 3" L x 25" W
Folded Dimensions	33" x 14" x 29"
Inflatable	No
Length	12' 3"
Materials	Aluminum cockpit & double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene
Max Weight Capacity	300 lbs
Paddle Included	No
Recommended Use	Recreation
Seat Style	One person sit-inside

REVIEWS

4.7

170 Reviews

Regina S.

4 days ago

Great Solution When You Don’t Own A Vehicle With A Roof Rack!

I learned to kayak using traditional sea kayaks. They are great but they are long and heavy. This means that I don’t have a place to store one, nor do I have a vehicle that is suited for transporting a sea kayak. Rental kayaks, at least the ones available at my local forest preserves, handle like bath tubs. Thus, I was intrigued by the Oru Bay ST and decided that I would purchase one since it would resolve both the storage and transportation issues for me. I’ve been out twice now and love it! So far I’ve only been on lakes but will soon be exploring some of the calmer rivers in my area. I love the flexibility that I have to get out on the water.

Jacquelyn S.

1 month ago

Great Kayak

I practiced assembling the kayak twice in my apartment, then took it out to a lake for the real test. Still had to check my notes, so it took me 15-20 minutes to assemble. Once I got it in the water, it was wonderful. There were strong gusts of wind, as well as a steady breeze, but had no trouble making a straight heading to wherever I wanted to go. Wish I had gotten one of these kayaks sooner.

Miriam A.

2 months ago

Brand New And Untried!

Took awhile to put together, let it sit for two days and putting it away today. Hope to get it on the River soon.

James T.

3 months ago

Oru Bay St

My first kayak and the first time ever in a kayak. Well I have a few years in my rowing shell. I learned balance in that using the oars but I knew it would be a bit different in a Kayak. I got this kayak for exercise and to get out a few times a week. He is my first time in the water. Early March in the Northeast. No wind. Calm water. Clear sky. 46 degrees. Put on dry suit because of thirty degree water just in case. This was a good time to go, because there are no boats in the water. I put the Bay ST together on a dock and since I did that a few times at home, it only took about ten to fifteen minutes. I used the inflatable floats that came with the Bay ST. I also got a paddle float and a bilge pump separately from Oru. I carried the Kayak to the edge of the dock with one hand, which I like, because my other hand is free, I found that getting into the kayak was a little tight, but I think that was because I adjusted the seat back too tight. Next time I know not to go too tight with the adjustment straps. I easily found the foot brace and got settled in. I’m 6’2” and 200 lbs and fit in there fine. Since it was my first time ever in a kayak, I sat at the dock with one hand on the dock until I felt relaxed and stable enough to push off. I found that relaxing the stomach muscles and not tensing up calms the boat down. I did some side paddles and backwards paddles near the dock. I went forward away from the dock and the Bay ST just took right off. I think I wasn’t exactly centered in the boat because it listed to the port side. That wasn’t enough to go back and get out, so I just went on. I paddled very slow getting used to the strokes and just quietly coasted past geese, ducks, and cormorant who didn’t really seem bothered by me going by. I went out for about an hour hooray I didn’t flip over. Getting back to the dock and out of the kayak was easy. I had my rowing shell boat slings there, so I just put the kayak on them so it was easy to wash down and dry. Disassembly fold up took only about five to ten minutes. I put the kayak pack over it and put the kayak in the back seat of my car. Easy, Fast. Done. I think the more times I go, the faster I will be able to assemble and disassemble this kayak. I don’t plan on skuffing onto any beaches or bumping rocks so hopefully this kayak will hold up for a few years. Thanks Oru for making a kayak I don’t have to pay to keep anywhere or have the need for clumsy and expensive car rook racks.

Damien F.

8 months ago

Impressed

I'm very impressed with my new Bay ST kayak. I've been canoeing and kayaking all my live (I'm 62) and have a good deal of experience in all types of paddle craft in all types of conditions. For its length and width, I'd put the Bay ST in the top of its size category. The boat is surprisingly stiff and responsive, easy to paddle with high or low paddle angles, tracks well with moderate strokes, turns easily and tightly in a lean, and is very comfortable. All of this from a corrugated plastic folding boat that only weighs 26 pounds! Amazing. I'm impressed with this little kayak and am eager to put it to the test in big water (with a spray skirt).

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