Inflatable Kayak purchase advice please

Garetha

We're looking at inflatable kayaks and have noticed a cheap one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Inflatable-Kayak-Boat-Kayaks_W0QQitemZ160243870347QQihZ006QQcategoryZ87090QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Is this any good?
What should we be looking for?
It's for use on Lake Garda in August.

rammy007

there is one at lidl next week but its dearer http://www.lidl.co.uk/uk/home.nsf/pages/c.o.20080603.p.Sit_On_Top_Inflatable_Kayak.ar3

yakface77

Garetha wrote: »

We're looking at inflatable kayaks and have noticed a cheap one on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Inflatable-Kayak-Boat-Kayaks_W0QQitemZ160243870347QQihZ006QQcategoryZ87090QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Is this any good?
What should we be looking for?
It's for use on Lake Garda in August.

Hi,
This is one that ive got, i looked around like you then bought after the advice of 'you get what you pay for'.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Sevylor-Colorado-KC335-Inflatable-Canoe-Kayak_W0QQitemZ200224893903QQihZ010QQcategoryZ87090QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Basically, the one you have shown is of vinyl construction which is inside the colorado(link) rugged nylon's outer casing, your one is very vulnerable to sharp rocks clothing etc, and also over inflation.

Look for at least 400kg loading capacity, i know it sounds a lot, but for a kayak and equipment and kids it doesnt go that far.
You will also get good or bad steering based on price paid. (im no expert BTW) an absolute novice;)
craig

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jayne26

also one in costco but couldnt see the price

Garetha

Thanks for your responses so far.
It seems the basic Kayaks may not be very durable - so perhaps we need to aim a bit higher in price.