Oru Lake Origami Kayak

There are few things more relaxing than jumping aboard a kayak and enjoying some time out on the water but, truth be told, it’s not the most accessible of activities for the casual watersports fan. Well, that could be about to change courtesy of the Oru Lake Origami Kayak which is taking Kickstarter by storm right now and rapidly closing in on $1m in funding. The reason it is proving so popular is the fact it is a simple, accessible, portable folding kayak that can go from box to boat in under a minute with an amazing design which facilitates it.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/orukayak/oru-kayak-lake

The Oru Lake Origami Kayak on Kickstarter is available for the incredible price of just $499 during the crowdfunding project – which is $200 off the expected retail price – so if you’re thinking of getting into kayaking in the future, now is the time to invest. To design their most ambitious model to date, the team at Oru have gone back to their origami roots. They set out to eliminate everything extra- to capture the simplicity and elegance of folded paper in every line and curve and they’ve pulled it off with some considerable aplomb – borne out by just how well it is doing over on Kickstarter.

AQUATIC ADVENTURES AHEAD

Incredibly impressive from an aesthetic and performance point of view, the Oru Lake Origami Kayak is composed of only two loose parts and this striking vessel can be assembled in under 2 minutes and weighs just 18 lbs, making it the lightest non-inflatable kayak on the market. Affordability also parallels the Lake’s simplicity. At just $499 during the Kickstarter campaign, the Lake delivers an opportunity for more people to own a beautiful, highly functional piece of durable origami design that will provide years of on-water joy.

The Oru Lake Origami Kayak on Kickstarter (from $499) is made from a single sheet of double layered polypropylene which forms the hull and deck of the kayak (as well as the box you carry it in), and a custom folded floorboard with built-in 18mm memory foam seat. Whereas other Oru kayaks rely on users to install bulkheads to provide rigidity, the Lake employs an innovative new folded floorboard to create the same structural integrity. With bulkheads, footrests, trim, and individual seat components removed, the Lake weighs an eye-catching 18 lbs – 10% less than the next lightest Oru kayak – making it the most lightweight non-inflatable kayak in the world. Impressive stuff indeed.

The Lake can be assembled in under 2 minutes – 33% faster than Oru’s Inlet kayak. In box form (42”x10”x18”), the Lake Origami Kayak on Kickstarter is similar in size to the Inlet, Oru’s next smallest boat. However, unlike the Inlet, Oru’s collapsible paddle can nest within the Lake to create a compact, all-in-one package that can be stored three deep in the trunk of a car or under a couch. This is highly innovative design in action and it provides an unparalleled performance on top of its eye-catching aesthetics. Want to get into kayaking in a more affordable, functional way? The Oru Lake is for you.

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