Oru Kayak Bay ST kayak 2024
The Bay ST is a closed-cockpit performance kayak that's sporty, versatile, and lightweight! It holds enough gear for short overnight trips and is built for a wide variety of water types and conditions making it great for new and experienced kayakers! A 12'3" kayak that folds down to the size of a large suitcase. At 26 pounds, it's far lighter than a rotomolded kayak. It’s compact enough to store almost anywhere. With the Oru Pack, you can even check it on a plane or hike into the wilderness. The Bay ST is our most versatile origami boat. It can handle conditions from smooth lakes to ocean surf. The closed cockpit can be used with a spray skirt for open water paddling. It's best for intermediate and advanced paddlers, who will appreciate its speed and agility — but beginners with a few paddles under their belt will also love this model. Our boats are lightweight but extraordinarily strong. They're created from 5 mm double-layered, custom-extruded polypropylene with a 10-year UV treatment. Translation? Oru Kayaks are incredibly puncture + abrasion resistant and built to last. They can withstand sliding over rocks, bumping into obstacles, and folding up tens of thousands of time.
Fairing handles
Easy grip to pull in and out of water or carry with a friend.
Zipper channels
Watertight channels that quickly slide on and seal the deck.
Coaming
Edge around the cockpit where you can attach a sprayskirt.
Adjustable backrest
Fully adjustable with padding for the long haul.
Deck lines
Essential for stashing gear and self-rescues.
Removable bulkheads
Provide structure and organized storage compartments.
Seat pad
Comfortable padding for long excursions or short outings.
Seamless deck closure
4 zipper channels close and seal the deck. They’re easy to install, watertight, and make a rock-solid deck once assembled.
Sturdy coaming
This is the fancy word for the rim around the cockpit — it reinforces the kayak and lets you wear a spray skirt for keeping safe and dry in open water. For 2021, we've upgraded to custom marine-grade aluminum latches to secure the two halves together.
Carefree Travel
Plan that trip and go — at only 26 pounds and the size of a big suitcase, this origami kayak can travel anywhere.
Versatile Performance
The Bay ST is at home in all kinds of water, from glassy lakes to ocean swells.
Store it Anywhere
The 33" x 14" x 29" box stashes easily in closets, garages, car trunks, and attics.
Specs
- Versatile and Fast
- Calm & Choppy Water
- 5-10 Minute Assembly
- Manufacturer's weight: 26 lbs (11.8 Kg)
- Length: 12'3" (373 Cm)
- Width: 25" (64 Cm)
- Cockpit: 16" x 30" (41 x 76 Cm)
- Storage: 90 liters
- Max paddler height: 6'3" (190.5 Cm)
- Weight capacity: 300 Lbs (136 Kg)
- Kayak box: 33" x 14" x 29" (84 x 36 x 74 cm)
- Shipping box: 35" by 17" by 31"
- Set-up time: 10-15 minutes.