Oru Bay

The Oru Bay is designed specifically for speed and handling in varied conditions, including chop. While it feels different than a rigid plastic kayak, the OruPlast material and the integrated skeg provide excellent tracking and stability, making it surprisingly capable in rougher water.

Yes. The Oru Bay features a coaming around the cockpit, which is the specific edge required to securely attach a sprayskirt. This is essential if you plan on paddling in choppy water or colder conditions where you want to keep the cockpit dry.

OruPlast is a proprietary polypropylene material engineered to be both flexible and incredibly tough. It is rated for thousands of fold cycles and is highly resistant to punctures and abrasions, plus it includes UV treatment to prevent degradation from sun exposure.

The Oru Bay includes a padded seat and a fully adjustable backrest designed for comfort during extended outings. Additionally, the modular seat system allows you to swap between EVA and gel cushions, so you can customize the support based on your personal preference.

The bulkheads serve two main purposes: they provide essential structural integrity to the kayak's shape and create organized storage compartments. Being removable, they also make it easier to clean the interior or pack the kayak down into its folded state.

Most users find that assembly becomes intuitive after the first few tries. The design uses zipper channels to seal the deck and a clear fold pattern, allowing you to go from a folded box to a fully assembled kayak in just a few minutes.