How to Get In and Out of an Oru Kayak from Shore

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Hi, I'm Steph! Today I'm kayaking with my mom and we are in the Oru Kayak Inlet and Lake. I will share how I get in and out of my Oru Kayak from a dock and sandy shore. My mom, who is an older adult at 68, will also show how she gets in and out of her Oru Kayak from the same launch points.
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@williamborodati4564 Год назад

Also thank ur mom for demonstrating an older persons perspective

@smkauthor Год назад

Will do!

@margaretwilliams2930 Год назад

Thanks, just got my oru lake and as an older person it was nice to see your mom demonstrate in and out. I feel much more confident about trying!

@ungavaproductions Месяц назад

Very interesting and excellent presentation. Thanks for sharing !

@eyeamtheandyman 2 года назад

Great video. One thing to note, if just for your peace of mind, is that carbon fiber is not fragile at all. In fact it's much stronger than any other material that paddles are made of. They feel fragile because of how light they are, but you can be confident that they'll stand up to regular use and mild abuse much better than most paddles without needing to baby them. That being said, I agree that it's still probably best not to push off with them.

@jayspot4 Год назад

Your mom laughing after you said: just get your frickin’ feet into the water 💦 had me laughing out loud 😆

@smkauthor Год назад

She still laughs when she sees that part in the video! 😆

@artblackwood7936 2 года назад

Thanks for these vids. You are a part of the reason I bought two inlets. One for me and one for my daughter.

@smkauthor 2 года назад

That's awesome! Hope you have some great paddles together!

@parnold-mora8924 2 года назад

Great video especially for those of us with mobility issues. Thank you for posting! However, I have one suggestion. Check out Oru Kayak's How-to videos "Getting In and Out". Instead of picking up the entire weight of kayak by holding onto the side, just grab one end of the kayak by the handle and gently slip it into the water (Oru says "just let the kayak be a boat and gently rock it into the water"). It's faster, safer and easier on your back than picking up the entire 20 lb. boat. It works really well especially if there is any kind of wind.

@smkauthor 2 года назад

I have seen that video and have tried that. It has never worked for me, especially on a taller dock. It seems to scrap the bottom of the Oru and is hard to maneuver for me.

@stevedigre6467 10 месяцев назад

This is great. I like that you showed the multiple techniques, and the bail sponge too, especially for the Oru 'boxing' is very helpful.

@foreverheat6688 2 месяца назад

Really really appreciate your video on this I'm in my '60s and I've been struggling to get in and out kayaking for a while but of course as you get older things change thank you very much this will allow me to continue and to keep going kayaking

@richwallick8671 Год назад

Hi Steph, I just found your site as my wife and I are looking at getting Oru and discovered your videos. Thank you for doing a great job!! I especially appreciate your mom's demonstrations as we are both over 70. Keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to seeing your greyhound videos as we are dog lovers and used to adopt rescued dogs.

@loribergum3124 2 месяца назад

thank you for this. can’t wait for my inagural voyage, now with more confidence as a not young total kayak rookie!!

@joshuamoore4560 2 года назад

Thank you Steph for making these videos. I know it takes a lot of time and effort, but they are very well done and useful. I'm happy to know that I'm not doing anything wrong with my entry/exit with my Beach LT! Happy paddling!

@smkauthor 2 года назад

You're welcome! Glad they are helpful!

@marytetreault8168 Год назад

Very helpful video -- thank you!! Your kayaks are wide enough that they don't seem prone to being as tippy as long, narrow ones. Every little bit helps. ;-) I am 65, so I was most interested in seeing women do these dock entries and exits, paddlers that may have less shoulder strength than men. And seeing an older woman's technique was especially helpful. Thanks again.

@MARKLINMAN1 2 года назад

Love your channel and TIPS, I cant wait to get my FIRST ORU, something tells me i will order 2, the BEACH LT and the INLET so that when friends come over i can lend them one to experience KAYAKING. Thank you for these great TIPS.

@gaelgraysen8158 Год назад

This was a magnificent video! Thank you!!!!

@kevinwaters-marsh217 Год назад

Thanks Steph, you're our No. 1 kayaking channel. We just bought an Oru Inlet so learning from you. Thank you. Take care.

@smkauthor Год назад

Thanks so much! Happy paddling!

@michaelwenderlich2800 Год назад

Great demonstrations! ❤

@Jadeedoll Год назад

So helpful. Thanks a bunch

@melchurch3019 Год назад

Very helpful review. I weigh 200# so think I would still go with the Inlet if I want to do some camping and need to carry equipment. Thanks.

@riversandcoffee 2 года назад

Great video...awesome information, you guys are really fun to watch...thanks✌

@smkauthor 2 года назад

Thanks!

@stephaniestrobel3331 Месяц назад

I'm 61. I have a hard time standing on one knee. To exit on sand or ramp, I actually move (sort of roll) from sitting forward in the kayak to kneeling facing backwards with one knee in the water. Then can use my hands and do a downward dog to get up on my feet.

@smkauthor Месяц назад

Thanks for sharing!

@Knuckleup-v6b Год назад

Great video

@ilovetotri23 Год назад

Thanks!

@kurtbaier6122 Год назад

Thanks

@meggers461 Год назад

I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Your explanations are great but my kayak moves & rocks way more than yours seems to when I'm trying to get out

@jaltman0 2 года назад

Thank you for such clear explanations. I find all of your videos helpful and practical. I like your bouyancy vest very much. Who is the manufacturer? Also, I have many problems with the seat on the Inlet. The tab at the bottom where it inserts into the base has broken and I have replaced the seat. Is this a design flaw? The tab on the second seat is starting to fail now. Do you have any suggestions about an alternative seat? Thank you again for your excellent reviews.

@smkauthor 2 года назад

NRS Odyssey Lifejacket: amzn.to/3c97AYo. I'm not sure about the seat issue, I haven't had it happen.

@VictorElGreco 2 года назад

A man-made ramp (cement or other) may hopefully be steeper than a sand embankment so you don’t get stuck. 😅

@juankaramirez 5 месяцев назад

Very helpful video! Have you used your Oru in a river? I'm concerned with the durability of the Oru in shallow sections of the river. Thanks

@smkauthor 5 месяцев назад

I have. I have not had any issues in shallow waters. But I always try to be careful of not hitting branches and things in the water. I have hit a few things, and gotten some scratched but nothing major.

@juankaramirez 5 месяцев назад

@@smkauthor Thank you!

@vanlu5102 2 года назад

Hi Steph. Very helpful to watch your clips. Please tell me where to get your hat. Thanks

@smkauthor 2 года назад

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@CreachterZ Год назад

How many times did you flip before you perfected those moves? ;)

@smkauthor Год назад

@CreachterZ Год назад

@@smkauthor Impressive! I’m sure I’m going to bust it a few times.

@joelelias2556 Год назад

Have you ever tried standing while paddling in it?

@smkauthor Год назад

In the Oru? No

@shikarisahib6054 4 месяца назад

@@smkauthor Why would you want to?

@cu3714 2 года назад

Thank you for this video but your mom is NOT representative of an older aldult ,-) she is fit and slim :-) I am approx 60 years and a bit over weight. Getting into the inlet is okay but getting out….. I am still working on the most optimal method ….

@smkauthor 2 года назад

I do have a friend that has trouble getting out on her own. We have found that I can help pull her out by locking arms by holding at the wrists and this helps give leverage for her to get out.