Old Town Vapor 10 kayak Review – Best Recreational Kayaks

If you love to go on camping with your friends and family the Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak could be your best companion for your happy paddling. The Vapor 10 is a recreational kayak with an exceptional stability making it safe for anyone in the family.

The vapor 10 is one of the latest designs from Old Town so that we can be sure with its latest technology and great features are added in this kayak. Even a novice paddler will enjoy it while spending some time in this wonderful kayak.

This kayak has a very good looking design with a wide opening cockpit that can fit anyone even if you're more than 6 feet tall. It comes in two different eye catchy colors, the blue clouds and the sunrise red. With its unique color design, this will surely match your own taste.

It measures 10 feet long and 2 feet 4.5inch wide with a great haul design making it absolutely stable in any water conditions. It weights a bit heavier than its competitor at 48 pounds, this means that, it has a great advantage over its durability and toughness which is made of quite densely materials. No need to worry when transporting this kayak because, it provides a carrying handle on both ends for easy handling of two persons.

The Vapor 10 is made of polyethylene, a very tough plastic material which is built for last. Built with a UV protector that serves as a shield against too much sunlight exposures, this prevents it from color fading and deformation that keeps it in tough shape for a longer period of time. It can carry a maximum of 275-325 pounds of weight load depending on the water conditions, therefore, it doesn't matter if you're a big boy.

Once you're on the water, anyone may feel safe on it. At only 10 ft long, you'll be surprise how good this kayak tracks. With its amazing maneuver ability, you can turn anywhere you may wish to with less effort.

This kayak is perfect for lakes and slow water river and calm oceans. Since it is a recreational kayak, a moderate speed is expected which is perfect if you're not in a hurry for smooth sailing, spending some quality time for the beauty of nature.

This kayak is designed for your maximum comfort. An adjustable and padded seat is provided without the pain while you're inside. The adjustable foot pegs are nicely design to have your perfect leg position to avoid tiring for hours of paddling. The wide opening cockpit design is for the easiest way of entering and exiting the kayak.

Another great design of this kayak is having a bow raised which is far more than the average compare to others. This is excellent in handling the waves that adds to its stability without the fear of sinking. A large enough cargo well at the back of the cockpit is provided to keep your things in place while sailing. There's a molded paddle rest that holds your paddle without losing it when you're not using them. A molded cockpit tray, a holder for your bottle of water or energy drinks whenever you're thirsty.

Key Features

Made of polyethylene materials, a highly durable plastic for its toughness

Excellent stability to keep you safe even if you're a novice paddler

Good tracking ability

Easy to maneuver for effortlessly turning anywhere you may want to

High bow design that adds to its stability and great for handling waves to keep you safe

A large cockpit design for easy entry and exit on the kayak

Adjustable padded seat for your maximum comfort

Adjustable foot pegs with built-in thigh pads for more enjoyable ride without tiring even for long hours of your journey

Molded paddle rest that keeps it safe when not in use

Molded cockpit tray that holds your bottle of drink whenever you're thirsty

UV resistant that prevents color fading and deformation even at direct sunlight exposure

Front and rear carry handle for easy transportation with two persons

Dimension: 10ft long X 28.5 inch wide X 16.75 inch wide

Weight: 48 pounds

Capacity: 275 to 325 pound depending on the water conditions

Conclusion

This kayak is not built for speed but for smooth sailing and recreational purposes, for you to enjoy the wonders of nature. This may be classified as a beginner kayak, it doesn't excel in anything but definitely does well especially for novice paddler.

If you want to enjoy the natures wonder while you're on vacation, the Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak is a perfect choice. While cruising that calm lake, a very relaxing feeling and total safety. With so much great features that can also be found in a high end kayak, the Vapor 10 is an excellent choice at a very affordable price.

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