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Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak
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Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak

Item # 784205

$379.00

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Lightweight, maneuverable and stable, the Old Town Vapor 10 kayak offers recreational boaters an express ticket into the tranquil blue.

  • Relatively short hull eases transport to the water, turns readily and takes up less space in your garage than longer boats
  • Comfort Flex seat flexes with every stroke and adjusts to personalize your position in the cockpit; quick-drying cushioning ensures day-long comfort
  • Single-layer polyethylene stands up to tough aquatic environments, offers high value and cleans up in a flash
  • Cargo well in stern stores lunch, water, a rain shell, bilge pump—anything you might want to bring along for the day
  • Padded thigh braces increase comfort in the cockpit; adjustable footbraces ensure an efficient stroke and aid in tracking
  • Features a molded paddle rest, cockpit tray and beverage holder

Made in USA.

Item 784205


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Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak Specs

Specification

Description

MaterialPolyethylene
Length10 feet
Width28.5 inches
Depth16.75 inches
Weight44 pounds
Cockpit size48 x 19.5 inches
Number of paddlers1
Weight capacity325 pounds

Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak Customer Reviews

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Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak
 
4.0

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Compact (4)
  • Easy to lift (4)
  • Good maneuverability (4)
  • Stable (4)
  • Easy entry & exit (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Flat waters (4)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (3)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Jun

    11

    2009

    (59 of 59 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good Boat, Good Price

    By Marc W

    from Yucaipa, CA

    About Me Recreational

    Pros

    • Compact
    • Easy Entry & Exit
    • Easy To Lift
    • Good Maneuverability
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters
      • Ocean Swells
      • Rivers

      Comments about Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak:

      I just bought two of these boats and took one out for a paddle today for two hours. I am an avid kayaker and have built and owned several kayaks so I thought I would write a quick review since I did not find any myself.

      The Vapor 10 is at least as fast as a sit-on-top kayak of around 16 feet. It is not as efficient as a touring boat, but that is to be expected as a result of its length. This boat fits in the bed of a standard 6 foot pickup truck and with the tail gate down, it hangs past the tailgate only about 12 inches so it is no problem to transport.

      The kayak is light and one person can easily throw it on a shoulder and walk it 100 yards down to the beach with paddle and life jacket. The handles are sturdy and great places for tie downs.

      The boat is well constructed. The plastic is not as thick as the $1,000+ boats, but it is adequate. There are two cup holders, one in the front and one in the seat between the legs. The seat is okay in quality, not as good as the expensive kayaks, but that is also to be expected.

      The stability of the boat is excellent. It has very good initial stability and excellent secondary stability (the more you lean over the more stable it feels). It is a good platform to fish from and great for all level of paddlers. I would imagine that class II white water and small wave surfing would not be a problem, however in my opinion, it does not have the skin thickness to handle large impacts in white water repeatedly.

      The boat maneuvers very well. Better than sit-on-top kayaks and much better than longer touring kayaks. It tracks strait when not paddling in no wind, no current. When the wind comes up, it tends to turn into the wind similar to touring kayaks.

      The cockpit is so large that I took my five year old for a ride as well and he sat in a camping seat near my feet with his legs extended into the bow. He was very comfortable and so was I. It is a great boat to take kids in before they are ready for their own. The stability of the boat adds to the comfort level with taking kids. The nose does drop a little with 40 pounds up there so the ride is just slightly wet in light chop. By myself, the ride is dry. According to the manufacturer, a spray skirt will not be available until sometime in 2010.

      The boat can carry enough gear for an overnight trip if needed. The interior room is certainly large enough for day paddling.

      The interior has Styrofoam supports. Be careful that a child does not take his shoes and grind on the support in front as it will start to flake with excessive rubbing.

      For the price, this is an excellent boat. Beginners and families will have a great time with this kayak. Intermediate and advanced paddlers might like it for its ease of handling, maneuverability, and ease of transport.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (59 of 59 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      21

      2009

      (16 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Awesome Beginner Kayak

      By Funksaurus Rex

      from Lake Geneva, WI

      About Me Recreational

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Compact
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy To Lift
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Poor Tracking

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters

      Comments about Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak:

      I have been a canoer on and off through out my life. Because of that sometimes it is hard to find someone to go with because either they don't like to canoe or they just do not want to do it. So I started to toss around the idea of kayaking. The Vapor is my very first kayak and it has started a new love in my life.

      This is my first kayak and I have nothing but positive things to say about it. It is very stable which is good for when you are just starting out and learning how to balance your body in the kayak. This kayak is very forgiving in the sense that you can beat it up and not feel bad about because of the price and because it is very durable.

      I am so gald that I have found something new to do out on the water and I would suggest this boat to anyone that is thinking about getting into kayaking.

      • Gift:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      (16 of 17 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jun

      17

      2009

      (14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      bang for buck

      By cheap fun

      from Chicago

      About Me Beginner

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Lift
      • Price with ship to store

      Cons

      • Looks unfinished

      Best Uses

      • Quick workout

      Comments about Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak:

      Don't know much about boats. Besides running and bicycling, wanted something that floats and is a good cross training workout without costing much money. So far used twice and seems like giving torso and arms good work. Barely got wet, only a few drops from the paddle movement. When I picked it up at REI, I was happy to find out that it even fits inside Grand Caravan. Easy to carry around for average persons. Because of the large cockpit opening, it feels not that tightly made and has kind of unfinished look since I never intend to use a spray skirt. Had to email Old Town regarding a registration and they replied. REI sale price, no hassle workout, promise to be a great summer!

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      1

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Great beginner boat

      By Talking Bird

      from Denver, CO

      About Me Beginner

      Pros

      • Affordable
      • Comfortable
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Flat Waters

        Comments about Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak:

        I was looking for an affordable beginner kayak. I just wanted a boat that I could paddle around in for some exercise. This is very easy to get in and out of & it is very stable in the water. I would feel very comfortable letting friends and family play with it. It seems heavy to me, but I have no previous kayak experience to compare it with. My husband and I both bought one and we are very happy with the purchase. Exactly what we were looking for and it is a great price.

        Service and delivery comments:

        I purchased my boat from the store and the staff was very informative and helpful. They really helped me pick out the right boat. I had an excellent customer service experience.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Sep

        10

        2009

         
        4.0

        Vapor 10 - really good for the money

        By Keith the Waterman

        from Santa Cruz County CA

        About Me Recreational

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Easy To Lift
        • Easy to Paddle
        • Good Maneuverability
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Flat Waters

          Comments about Old Town Vapor 10 Kayak:

          I bought the Vapor 10 primarily because of its price, size and weight. It feels stable and is and easy to paddle (get a good paddle - and if in doubt, buy the longest). The spray rails keep the wave wash from spilling into the boat. My only complaint is after 1 hour of paddling, the seat bottom becomes a bit uncomfortable. To remedy this, I bought a self-inflating camping seat to place on top of the seat and, problem solved. The adjustable seat back support is very good. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the Vapor 10.

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          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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