Oru Kayak Coast XT

Oru Kayak Coast XT
The Coast XT is amazing. Who would have thought you could get a 4.9m sea kayak that folds up into a bag shape? The performance of the Coast XT is exactly like that of a sea kayak, no kidding. Minimal wind effect, excellent speed and tracking, and a little bit hairy if you don’t know what you’re doing. You can seal up the cockpit with a spray skirt and load it up with gear for a multi-day expedition. Or just go out for a casual paddle. The ocean is yours! The Coast XT is amazing. The ocean is yours!

oik check green4.9m sea kayak that fits in a bag

oik check greenOnly 64cm wide – goes fast and straight

oik check greenNo inflation chambers – minimal wind affect

oik check green180kg capacity – great for expeditions

oik check greenSpray skirt compatible – suitable for open water

oik check greenIf you are very tall, you might struggle to fold your legs into the cockpit (like you might with any sit-in sea kayak).

oik check greenIf you are not strong and agile, the assembly might be too physically demanding.

oik check greenKids, dogs, fishing – it’s simply not stable enough for unpredictable elements.

oik check greenBeginners who are not prepared to invest some time in developing technique and learning how to re-enter from deep water (yes, you can eskimo roll in this kayak)

oik check greenIf you are doing whitewater above class 1, the Oru Kayak Coast XT is not going to be suitable.

The Oru Kayaks are lightweight but extraordinarily strong.

They’re created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene with a 10-year UV treatment.

Translation? Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture + abrasion resistant and built to last.

They can withstand sliding over rocks, bumping into obstacles, and folding up tens of thousands of time.

FAQs – Oru Kayak Coast XT

Dimensions

Length: 16’2″ (4.93 m)
Weight: 14.5 kg
Width: 64 cm
Cockpit: 41 cm x 76 cm
Max paddler height: 6’3″ (190.5 Cm)
Weight capacity: 181 kg
Kayak box: 84 cm x 36 cm x 74 cm
Shipping box: 89 cm x 43 cm x 79 cm 
Set-up time: 13 minutes 

Paddler Suitability

Maximum Capacity: 181 kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Weight: 181 kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Height: 6’3″ (1.90m)

Suitabilty

oik check greenLakes, Bays and Inland Waterways
oik check greenCoastal / Open Water
x mark Reservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)
x mark Rivers up to Class II
x mark Whitewater up to Class III
x mark Dogs 
x mark Fishing (fabric rod holder behind seat)
x mark Beginners
x mark Taking small kids (if you both fit)
x mark Self-bailing

Accessory Compatibility

x mark RapidUp Sail
oik check green Spray Skirt
x mark  Rudder Kit
oik check green ePropulsion Vaquita Propeller – via rachet straps

Materials

Hull: 5mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene
Seat: EVA Foam

More About This Kayak

Set-up Time: 13 minutes
Warranty: 3 years
SKU: OKY203-ORA-XT

Oru Kayak Coast XT Instruction Manual

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Original price was: $2,899.00.Current price is: $2,435.00.

new check mark blank bg1 Stored at Melbourne location, ships in 2-3 business days.
new check mark blank bg1 Qualifies for 90-day “Try it on the Water” Returns
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x mark Can NOT be shipped to New Zealand

Package Deal

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  • kayak paddle leash
  • quickdraw deck bag
  • orbit 4 part kayak paddle
  • ultra compact inflatable life jacket pair
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  • premax sunscreen for sport spf 50+ 100ml
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4.9m High-Performance Sea Kayak

Amazing – a 4.9m sea kayak that fits in a bag!

Goes fast and straight

Only 64cm wide – goes fast and straight

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No inflation needed

No inflation chambers – minimal wind affect

Great for Expeditions

180kg capacity and plenty of internal and on-deck storage space makes the Coast XT ideal for multi-day kayak expeditions.

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Spray Skirt compatible

Spray Skirt compatible – suitable for open water

Lightweight

Only 14.5 kilograms.

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Adjustable Backrest

Can move up and down, as well as forwards and backwards (a bit).

Very supportive side straps.

Quick Set up

13 minutes from in-the-bag to on-the-water

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Durable and Reliable

Easy grip to pull in and out of water or carry with a friend.

Watertight channels that quickly slide on and seal the deck.

Fully adjustable with padding for long haul. Comfortable padding for long excursions or short outings

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Provide structure and organized storage compartments.oru kayak bay st

 

Essential for stashing gear and self-rescues.

Oru Kayak Coast XT FAQs

Performance

Very fast, it’s awesome.
Yes, the tracking is very good – minimal waggle.
The Coast XT kayak has a long waterline and is very streamlined, so the wind affect is minimal.

Comfort

The Coast XT has fully adjustable backrest supportive straps.

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The seat base is EVA foam.

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The Oru Kayak Coast XT has very good back support – the seat back is high and stiff with adjustable straps to for support.

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The seat base is EVA foam

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There is an adjustable foot brace bar included – great for lower back support and stability.

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What is the Oru Kayak Coast XT good for?

No, it is not stable enough for a dog.

I wouldn’t recommend fishing – the Coast XT Kayak is not stable enough

No, I wouldn’t recommend it for taking small kids because it’s not stable enough.

Although it would be possible to launch the Coast XT from a boat, it’s not our most stable kayak and the cockpit is small, so it would be tricky.

Anything from 1 hour to a multi-day expedition, the Coast XT can take up to 180kg (person plus gear).

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Yes. 

You can put a spray skirt over the coaming to keep out the water and keep in the warmth.

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If you will be doing a lot of open ocean kayaking, the Coast XT is suitable since it’s long and fast.

The Oru Kayak Coast XT is designed to go straight, so it won’t be good for whitewater.

Who is the Oru Kayak Coast XT good for?

It’s not stable enough for a lot of beginners, but it’s possible.

I would recommend having a lesson to get started with this kayak, particularly learning safety skills so you can do a deep water re-entry if you capsize. 

It’s going to depend on the individual.

Although it is very lightweight at only 14.5 kg, the Coast XT folding kayak does require a moderate level of strength to assemble.

It also has a cockpit that you need to fold yourself into, so it’s not the easiest of our kayaks for getting in and out of.

And it is not super stable on the water, being designed for speed and performance, not stability.

So if you are an experienced senior kayaker and you are in good shape, go for it!

I would not suggest the Oru Coast XT for a child, because it is not very stable.

Maybe go for something light and easy, like the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak instead.

There is a cockpit you have to tuck your legs into and the kayak is a little bit wobbly on the water when you are trying to do this, so it’s not for everybody.

If you are used to sit-in sea kayaks, it’s no problem.

Although the inside is quite long and the footbrace and the seat are both adjustable, you have to be able to get your legs into the cockpit.

Oru Kayak recommend a max paddler height of 6’3″ for this, but it’s going to depend on how long and how flexible your legs are.

The maximum capacity is 181kgs according to Oru Kayak.

About the Oru Kayak Coast XT

The Oru Kayaks are lightweight but extraordinarily strong.

They’re created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene with a 10-year UV treatment.

Translation? Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture + abrasion resistant and built to last.

They can withstand sliding over rocks, bumping into obstacles, and folding up tens of thousands of time.

It’s a sit-in kayak with a fixed cockpit that you can use a spray skirt with.

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The Oru Kayak Coast XT is a solo kayak – this means it has seating for only 1 person.

Deflated and packed dimensions are:

84 cm x 36 cm x 74 cm

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At 14.5 kg the Oru Kayak Coast XT is lightweight compared to a hard-shell kayak, but not our lightest kayak.

Most people can carry it down to the water by themselves.

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But if you are not feeling strong, it might be better to look for one of our lightweight kayaks.

The Oru KayakCoast XT is similar to a hard shell sea kayak. 

It’s not super tippy, but it’s not stable enough for dogs, kids or fishing.

You want to be careful getting in and out, and you should train how to do a deep water re-entry.

There is no rudder on the Oru Kayak Coast XT.

Note that the Oru Kayak Coast XT is easy to paddle, tracks very well and is not very wind affected, so you are not likely to need a rudder.

Yes, the ePropulsion Vaquita can be used via rachet straps

• Fairing Handles

• Zipper Channels

• Coaming

• Adjustable Backrest

• EVA Foam Seat Pad

• Removable bulkheads

• Adjustable Foot Brace

The Oru Kayaks are lightweight but extraordinarily strong.

They’re created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene with a 10-year UV treatment.

Translation? Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture + abrasion resistant and built to last.

They can withstand sliding over rocks, bumping into obstacles, and folding up tens of thousands of time.

The Oru Kayak Coast XT is manufacted by Oru Kayak in Mexico

Learn more about Oru Kayak.

How to use the Oru Kayak Coast XT

You can review the instruction manual here: Oru Kayak Coast XT Instruction Manual But my strong recommendation is that you take a look at the setup video: It should take you around 13 minutes, once you have got the hang of it.

It’s about 13 minutes, once you have got the hang of it. 

The pack away takes about 9 minutes.

Pull out the seat.

Use a towel to wipe down the kayak.

Fold the kayak up.

What to buy

• Oru Kayak

• Instruction Manual

You need to purchase a paddle and a life jacket at a minimum.

You can also purchase a paddle leash so you don’t lose your paddle! 

We also recommend a dry bag for keeping your gear dry.

The Orbit paddle is my top recommendation to go with the Oru Kayak Coast XT Kayak.

The Orbit paddle can be shortened for more powerful, vertical strokes, which suits the narrow beam of the Coast XT.

But any of our collapsible paddles will be suitable.

Check out our range of featherable, collapsible kayak paddles.

You do not need a pump for any of the Oru Kayaks because they do not have inflation chambers.

Yes!

We offer a package deal with a $49 discount, just underneath the Add to Cart button.

General information

Advanced Elements come with a 3-year warranty on all kayaks and 90-days on all accessories. You can find details of this warranty here.

But if you have any issues after that period, still get in touch as we carry some spare parts and may be able to help out.

Our 90-day “Try it on the Water” Guarantee means that if the kayak is not what you expected, you have 90 days after delivery to return the kayak for a FULL refund. 

Shipping is free for orders over $169 and $9 flat rate for orders under $169.

If the product is in stock, it will ship from our Brisbane warehouse within 1-2 business days of ordering.

We use Direct Freight Express as a courier and they are usually pretty quick.

Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney – overnight.

Melbourne – 2 nights.

Elsewhere… it varies. If you have a deadline, please get in touch and we’ll check if it’s going to make it in time.

For more shipping questions, check out https://ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shipping/  

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