No, they don't have a rudder, but they really don't need one. I've been using the Advanced Frame Inflatable Kayak for years - it has a small PVC fin on the bottom and it goes dead straight, so if I need to turn, I just use my paddle.
See my easy to build and affordable homemade rudder for a kayak. Search in YouTube for "Homemade Rudder System for a Kayak".
rudder, or low brace turn, sweep stroke, high brace
If you are kayaking in the olympic games, or doing some serious white water, you will probably need a hard shell kayak, because inflatable kayaks have been designed mostly for recreational kayakers, not professionals.Otherwise, Inflatable kayaks have some pretty major advantages over hard shell kayaks, as long as you buy a good quality one, not a cheap one:They are easy to carry because they pack up into a bag and are reasonably light weightThey are easy to transport because they can go inside a car, they don't need a big truck or roof racksThey are generally cheaper than hard shell kayaksThey don't take up as much storage space when not in useThey are unbelievably comfortable, because you are effectively sitting on a giant inflatable cushionIf you buy a good quality brand, such as Advanced Elements, they are just as durable as a hard shellI have been using the Advanced Frame Inflatable Kayak for years and it is great - it goes straight as an arrow and it's very fast. I love it!
Kayak, Canoe, Scull, Lifeboat, Row boat or inflatable raft to name a few.
You can. All you need is enough money. You can even get an out-drive for it. Credit Cards not accepted.
You can find it from your local boat shops or outdoor sports. You can also check online dealers and stores for cheaper inflatable kayaks. You can score these kayaks for half its original price. It depends on the brands and materials that the kayaks are made from.
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Yes, you can take a sit-on-top kayak on a river. Sit on top kayaks come in many different configurations, which are specially designed for your activities. Sit-on-top kayaks can be designed for camping, fishing, etc. Depending on the activity you have in mind, you can find the best sit-on-top kayak for your excursion. The wide design of most SOTs provides great stability for fishing, scuba diving, or a relaxing paddle. Sit-on-top kayaks are available in molded as well as inflatable models.
no, a kayak is a kayak NOT a boat
The value "80" in k80 is relatred to the hardness. The gauge related to the weight for a givens surface of material. For example my inflatable kayak is made of k80 28 gauge pvc.
It is a kayak.