Oru Kayak says about the Coast XT
The Coast XT is built for serious adventure — and now we've made it even more sturdy, with new aluminum cockpit latches and extra-reinforced strap anchor points. Also added is a new geometric print pattern that screams "performance". The Coast XT is our super-fast origami kayak in the lineup — efficient in the water and can hold enough gear for days. It's tough enough to handle the open ocean, but still light enough to carry on your back.
A 16'2" performance kayak that folds down to the size of a large suitcase. At 32 pounds, this origami kayak weights the same as an ultra-fancy carbon fiber one. It’s compact enough to store in your trunk, closet, boat, or garage — but can store a ton of gear. With the Oru Pack, you can even check it on a plane or hike into remote waters.
The Coast XT can handle anything you throw at it. The closed cockpit can be used with a spray skirt to keep you dry in waves or rain. It's best for intermediate and advanced paddlers.
Our origami 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.
Storage capacity:
There's room to stash gear for serious expeditions and camping trips. Stow up to 180L of gear in the bow and stern storage compartments; it can safely carry up to 400 lbs of weight (including yourself).
Sturdy coaming:
This is the fancy word for the rim around the cockpit — it reinforces the origami kayak and lets you wear a spray skirt for keeping safe and dry in open water. For 2021, we've upgraded to custom marine-grade aluminum latches to secure the two halves together.
Seamless deck closure:
6 zipper channels close and seal the deck. They're easy to install, watertight, and make a rock-solid deck once assembled.