Having smashed its crowdfunding goal on Kickstarter, Oru Kayak’s origami boat design is ready for direct-to-consumer purchase.
Composed of only two loose parts, Oru Kayak’s Lake can be assembled in less than two minutes and weighs under 20 pounds, making it the lightest non-inflatable kayak on the market.
Affordability also parallels the Lake’s simplicity. At MSRP of $599, the Lake provides an opportunity for more people to own a functional piece of durable origami design that will provide on-water joy.
As with each new boat it develops, Oru Kayak turned to the crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter, to engage its community of paddlers with a presale discount on the Lake. The response was resounding and upon closing the campaign, Oru Kayak had raised $2.25M from 2,614 backers.
Reduced weight and ease of assembly define Oru Kayak’s Lake model. At 9’ X 32” wide, the Lake has two loose components: a single sheet of double-layered polypropylene which forms the hull and deck of the kayak (as well as the box), and a custom folded floorboard with built-in 18mm memory foam seat. While other Oru Kayak models rely on users to install bulkheads to provide rigidity, the Lake employs an innovative folded floorboard to create the same structural integrity. With bulkheads, footrests, trim, and individual seat components removed, the Lake weighs 17 lbs – 15 percent less than the next lightest Oru Kayak model.
In an effort to make on-water recreation accessible to more people, Oru Kayak paid special attention to the Lake’s price tag, and its MSRP is $300 less than the brand’s most affordable kayak.
Oru Kayak also offers a Lake+ package (MSRP: $749) which includes additional trim, adjustable height seat back, and footrest for an elevated Lake paddling experience.
For more information, visit: http://www.orukayak.com
