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I use mine on three various-sized lakes, mainly
calm water. I've sat all day in my IK-116 and haven't had any problems.
It's comfortable little kayak, it can pick up a pretty quick speed, hold a
12-pack of beverages, and it definitely one of the funnest watersports
I've ever done.It's very durable, I've paddled over many unseen submerged
rocks and the bottom isn't even scratched. This little kayak is amazing!
Get this kayak - you won't regret it! Rating: 10 of 10 |
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After doing poorly in my 12' hardshell on Cache
Creek (California) a couple years ago, and seeing that the commercial
outfitters were using inflatable rafts and kayaks, I began scouting for my
first inflatable purchase. On a later summer camping trip at a lake, I
came upon a Stearns IK 116, and after trying it out I was sold. It is a
versatile, well rounded kayak, that has many things going for it: highly
portable; great on lakes, yet able to run Class II and possibly Class III
rapids; highly stable for first time kayakers (I had a 70 year old 1st
time kayaker with me last year, running a II- river, & he loved it); great
for kids, too; & very economical. I have had many friends go out &
purchase this boat after trying mine, 9 purchases so far, than after
trying any of my other boats (I own 6 different kayaks). Rating: 10 of 10 |
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I mostly kayak a hardshell (dagger outlaw) but I
have a couple of these IKs - they are great. I run class IV in it all the
time. I have surfed some large holes and gotten the IK vertical a few
times. What I really like about it is that I can put begginers in at and
they can run class III with no problems. We have used out oldest Ik for
two long seasons (used a couple times a week) and it is still in perfect
shape and performs like it did on day one! This is probably the best IK
for the money. Rating: 10 of 10 |
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