Inflatable Kayak Blog

The folks at Sea Eagle claim to make some tough products and they back up their bravado with their testing procedures and video results. If you haven’t yet seen the video of one of their employees banging the claw end of a hammer into the 1000 denier material they use on the Explorer and Fast Track inflatable kayaks, as well as their Sport Runabout inflatable boats and FoldCat (structural) and 285fpb (frameless) pontoon boats, take a look at this …..

The latest “testing’ video I spotted shows how much abuse can be administered to the skeg that fits on the Fast Track 385ft inflatable kayak. The same skeg is used on the larger 465ft Fast Track as well. This is pretty impressive ….

It’s hard to argue with the video evidence that Sea Eagle has a really tough product. I guess that’s why they can back up everything they make with a 3 year warranty.

At PortableKayaks.com we have always tried to make it easy for customers to compare the specs of all of the boats we sell … inflatable kayaks, fishing boats, pontoons, float tubes and folding kayaks. Our Product Comparison Charts break down the width, length, carrying weight, weight capacity, material specifications, assembly time and other important specs that you can use to decide which craft is right for you. Each of the model numbers link to the appropriate product page for the complete product descriptions, which also makes it easy to review the kayaks or boats on your wish list.

Recently, our inflatable boat review page has been completely re-designed. We’ve updated the charts with additional information and changed the layout of the comparison charts to make them much easier to read and navigate.

If you’re in the process of reviewing inflatable kayaks, folding kayaks, portable fishing boats, pontoons or float tubes, check out the Product Comparison Charts at PortableKayaks.com.

Creek Company is getting the jump on everybody by releasing their 2011 Sport XR 1 – 8 foot inflatable pontoon fishing boat now. The XR 1 is their best selling pontoon. So when the 2010 models sold out quite awhile ago, the 2011 version was moved ahead of schedule to fill the gap.

You’ll notice some small improvements over previous models, but one of the best features of the XR 1 is that you can fully take it down without tools. It’s light (50 pounds) and easy to carry, too. And the Creek Company Sport XR 1 comes with a high volume two-way pump with an adapter ring that fits all of the Creek Company product line. Some pontoons don’t include the pump with purchase, making it a hassle for the customer. Creek Company also offers their Lifetime Guarantee that all of their products are free from defects in material and workmanship to the original owner for as long as they own the product. (This does not cover normal wear and tear or abuse of the product.)

You can check out the Creek Company Sport XR pontoon boat at PortableKayaks.com, where they are offering a 10% discount off the normal retail price through the end of 2010.

In addition to the low prices now being offered on their Float Tubes, Creek Company has added some excellent discounts to their complete line of inflatable pontoons for fishing. All of the ODC XR series pontoons are marked down for a limited time, most likely through April (2010), enabling customers to get ready for the coming fishing season while staying under their budget. For example, the ODC XR-8 is marked down $300 at $599.99 and the top of the line, two person, ODC XR-2 is discounted $600 at $1399.99 currently at PortableKayaks.com where free shipping is included with any inflatable pontoon purchase.

Inflatable Pontoons, also called “belly boats”, are extremely popular for fishing because they are lightweight, portable and very maneuverable, enabling fishermen to oar themselves quietly and easily into secluded fishing areas. Inflatable fishing pontoons also provide an ideal seating position, high above the waterline.

With varying gas prices and economic changes over the past year, a trend has developed toward more portable and economical fishing crafts. If you’ve been considering a move in that direction, Creek Company is making the decision a little easier. This holiday season (through 12-31-09) they’re offering some really big discounts on all of their float tubes and several of their inflatable pontoons. Some of these discounts are up to 40% off the regular prices.

Float Tubes: The Original U-Boat is only $79.99 ($50 Off), the U-Boat Super Combo, with pump and fins, is only a penny more ($80.00)! The very popular ODC 420 Lightweight Combo that also includes pump and fins is just $200.00 ($89.99 Off) and it qualifies for Free Shipping.

Inflatable Pontoons: The ODC (8 Foot) Sport XR is marked down to $349.99 ($50 Off) and the ODC Super Sport XR is just $399.99 ($100 Off).

Creek Company has been designing innovative watercraft for over 20 years. This is a great time to purchase one of their excellent quality inflatable pontoons and float tubes for fishing.