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Compact Storage
Customers are highly satisfied with the compact storage capabilities of the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Drop Stitch Kayak. They appreciate its ability to fit easily into small vehicles, save space during travel, and be quickly deflated and repacked for convenient storage.
Durable Construction
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the durable construction of the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Drop Stitch Kayak, with many praising its solid build quality and ease of use in various water conditions. The drop-stitch fabric and high compression capabilities contribute to a sturdy feel that rivals hardshell kayaks.
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Adaptation Time
Customers have mixed opinions regarding the adaptation time of the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Drop Stitch Kayak. While some find it quick to adapt, others mention a longer setup process and wet launch. However, most agree that once in the water, the kayak offers excellent handling, great speed, and impressive tracking. Some customers have made improvements to enhance their experience, such as cutting off the outer ends of the shaft pieces and epoxying the blades in place or using an electrical pump for faster inflation.
Stability In Water
Customers have positive feedback on the stability of the Sea Eagle Razorlite 473rl Inflatable Drop Stitch Kayak in calm waters and light winds, praising its rigidity, ease of use, and ability to keep up with other kayaks. However, some users mention the need for meticulous cleaning and maintenance after each use.
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Quality
Set up is easy, quality components, good speed and tracking.
It is easy and quick to inflate (less than one minute pump time for each of the three ports), is nice and rigid, responsive, an... Read More
I've already made that mistake a couple of times and it's frustrating to lose so much air.
The hard plastic bow and stern fittings have chambers that trap water, and there are "tunnels" that run between the floor and s... Read More
Price
This inflatable kayak was a great value.
My first kayak ever was a cheap $100 inflatable and it was terrible.
While i didn't buy this kayak through amazon, i bought one directly from sea eagle because they had a used one, reconditioned, ... Read More
The new boat was just over $1000, so i had higher hopes.
Shipping
We called sea eagle customer service and they were very helpful and walked us through the process.
They then shipped my boat back, all free of charge.
I was unable to do it so they sent me a ups label to send it back to the ny factory for repair.
I contacted the company and they sent me instructions on how to replace the valve.
Packaging/appearance
The video shows the product being unpacked.
I'm a mid-40's female with good/average strength and have no problem packing, unpacking, and carrying this around both folded and inflated.
The packed bag can still fit in the trunk or back seats of a compact car.
Competitiveness
Wind on the water today was 15-17, padding into the wind or with the wind the boat tracked great, even better than the tupelo w... Read More
So far i am happy about the kayak and its quality is quite different than the cheaper one.
If you’ve read many reviews, you already know how most 393rl owners feel about this kayak.
Even then i’ll have spent less on both than it would cost to get just one hard shell kayak of similar quality and performance.
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- How are reviewers describing this item?
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 53.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 82 reviews as of our last analysis date on Sep 28 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Reviewing a 393rl purchased in late 2022
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The kayak tracks well without the skeg as long as cross winds and water currents are not too strong
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Also there is now a generous outer pocket for accessories
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You need to follow a precise folding technique to get the kayak to fit in the bag watch sea eagles video
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The bad the kayak is tippy marginal primary stability and takes a little getting used to its the price you pay for a faster hull
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It will dump you in the water if you try hard enough
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