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New - Oru Folding Kayaks

In July we hosted a demo morning for Oru a foldable ‘origami’ kayak brand who were keen to showcase their product to London-based media on Paddington Basin. Our coaching team that day included Dan – our Operations Director and he really liked the kayaks – as did the other coaches who got the chance to try them. They immediately got the flexibility and ease of storage and transport. This is possible with inflatable kayaks but these in our experience offer performance much lower than plastic or fiberglass kayaks. So we took up Oru’s invitation to get involved and help them to get their kayaks seen and tried by more people. We have just taken delivery of our first batch of demo kayaks covering almost the whole range from the lightest and most portable Lake which weighs only 8kg to the top end Coast XT which can hold enough gear for days, is tough enough to handle the open ocean but weighs well under 15kg. There’s a tandem kayak in the mix – the Haven TT which carries up to 227kg (that’s a couple of very big people) and also flexibly converts to a single kayak. We are offering demo sessions which you can book online through our website. As kayakers at heart (we only started with SUP in 2011 after many years of kayaking) are really excited about working with Oru. This partnership takes us back to our roots and the kayaks overcome the downsides of owning a kayak ( they take up a lot of space, are heavy, generally require cars to transport them). Now almost anyone can own a kayak one way river trips using public transport are very appealing and manageable. You can throw it on your back, fly with it and take it to remote areas. So an Oru can expand your paddling world quite dramatically. You also won’t have to be concerned about leaving a kayak on a vehicle roof in a car park where it’s prone to theft as you can stow it away out of site inside the vehicle or fold it and carry it inside the pub / cafe with you. We think that trying before you buy is sensible with any sports kit and we offer demo sessions on the tidal Thames with our knowledgeable and very experienced coaches. If you book one you will get a short or extended guided trip, a full intro to your chosen demo model including how to fold and unfold plus a few tips on paddling technique if required.

Find out more about Oru Kayaks here.

Special offer - Demo sessions only £20- If you purchase an Oru Kayak through us then we will deduct £50 (from your demo session) from the total price!

STand UP Paddleboarding demo sessions

We handpick our equipment from a select few tried and tested brands Including Starboard, Gladiator, STX, NRS and more. These are brands we use daily in our sessions, rentals and trips further afield and have all been reliable in all conditions on sheltered water and much more challenging conditions. You should select your board size based on your size and ability so there really isn’t a ‘one size fits all rounder board’. Were happy to talk equipment anytime and definitely recommend trying a board before you decide to make a purchase.

You can find out more about the equipment we buy and sell in our online shop. If you are looking to buy a SUP we can arrange a demo session which will enable you to try out and compare boards and paddles. We refund half of the cost of this if you buy a board from us. You can also upgrade your session to include more of a trip and some coaching along the way to really make the most of your time on the water!

Special offer - Free Demo session - If you purchase a board through us then we will deduct the full amount of your demo session from the total price!

Years of Experience

We have worked with these brands for a number of years and some have even taken our wishes into consideration when making modifications to their new designs. Urban paddling sometimes affects the type of equipment we select – Longer/faster boards, quick release leashes, thicker soles on boots etc. We also design our own equipment with a manufacturer we have worked with for many years.

Book Your Demo

Board demo sessions cost £60 for up to an hour of trying equipment on the river with one of our coaches. If you decide to purchase a new board then we currently deduct the full amount of your demo session off the price. If you want to turn your session into a longer trip then why not book a private lesson where you can request to try a board for a longer duration and also learn about the river and get some technique tips along the way.