can i use this for water sports? (rafting)
806338
Hi... i have used it for doing rafting and it is ok if it fix you properly... so that, yes, you can use it without any trouble.
2005678
My grandkids have played with it in a lake. I think it's tough enough, grandkids have really given it a work out jumping into it off raft. My concern that if not watching could drift out too far for safety.
1262528
I would say yes but watch out for the wind!!! It can blow you all over. I use mine on a river float fishing and can maneuver great in the calm flat parts in front of my camper. Just watch the wind lol. Hope this helps.
2059196
yes you can. its really light and the wind tosses it around pretty good. so no wind, and calm water. and you're good to go. I have flown mine 50 times with no problems at all.
2236427
I have the 7200 and have never used it for rafting, but it mounts fine on a bicycle helmet and does a nice job of making videos.
2138697
I have used mine in rivers and lakes/ponds. Whereas you sit on top of this kayak, if you got hung up in the shallows, its just a matter of swinging your legs to the side and standing up and pull it along to deeper water. But i've never had to do that...even in a few inches of water. However, this is not made for any type of white water, rapids, etc., imo.
432980
This would work only if you are able to properly mount it. The raft would need a properly located mounting board or a Hobie I mounting plate used too attach Scotty mounts to inflatable water crafts.
333711
We got pulled out in river but disconnected, dont think with people in it would be able to handle high speed...only has a little clamp able to tie rope to so can anchor really
1160065
Hello A. Salyer, the outer covering I'd say is quite durable. However, the handles that I tie together for our need would not take the stress of a river rafting. We are simply floating in Hood Canal, something like a lake. Individually, I don't see why it could not work on a gentle river.
421317
As a boater I would say NO. I don't think it is stable enough for that use.
650778
I would not take it on a river it is mesh and if there are rapids i dont thiink it is sturdy enough
1439619
Yes, without a doubt. You will get wet as there is not much rocker in the bow but there's no question it's sea worthy in those conditions. I take it rafting regularly and we have no problem with waves that size and bigger. You'll want some kind of motor though. Unless you're a super human rower the oars are not going to make much headway in those kinds of seas.
598635
I would think not, I use it for river rafting, but then I'm not in the water all the time. I think a thicker suit would be better for your described use. Of course that depends on where you are. On the Columbia River near Hood river, you might freeze?
797208
I wouldnt try. I couldnt get my camera to stay on it and ended up returning it. I doubt it would work better in the water
230733
I wouldn't. Oars don't work too well. Floor isn't sturdy for rapids. Nothing to hold onto for rapids. Shallow boat I think it would tip easy. Good boat for floating or fishing that is about it.
1121966
I would not. The top is a velour type material that probably wouldn't do so well in water. It is not the kind of material you find on inflatables intended for water.
1550703
No, only if you are in heavy rapids or waves of water. other than that the boat stays pretty dry with the exception of getting in/out of the boat while in the water or you splash water into the boat with the Oars. This is an excellent buy and well worth the $$ me and my family of 4 fit with enough room for 2 children or 1 young adult more. I used an outboard trolling motor down the Stanislaus river and had a blast. Oars are cheap though you may want to purchase better ones.