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For many people, owning and storing a full sized or or fiberglass kayak is simply not feasible. A large percentage of kayaking enthusiasts live in cities, where space is limited and housing is expensive. Thus, many people simply do not have the space to store a large hardshell, which can be at least 10 feet and can be up to 20 feet in length. Kayakers who live in apartments and condos do not have to give up their favorite activity, however. There are many types of kayaks that are easier to store and transport, including inflatable, (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X High Outfitting - 2014) folding, and sectional kayaks.

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A sectional kayak is probably the most similar to what most people think of as a normal hardshell fiberglass or or kayak. The typical sectional kayak looks the same as a hardshell apart that they can break apart into sections. For example, a sectional kayak may come apart into three sections - the bow, the cockpit, and the stern. The smaller pieces can then be stored away in a closet, or easily stuffed into the back (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X High Outfitting - 2014) of a car.

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When the kayak needs to be used, the sections can be reattached and held together by a set of strong bolts. The benefit of a sectional is the ease of portability and storage with the same performance characteristics and rigidity of a single piece hardshell kayak. One of the few differences is that the sectional kayak may weigh a few pounds more. Also, there is not a continuous space inside the sectional kayak like there can be for a single piece hardshell kayak. Sectional kayaks can also cost more because (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X Outfitting) of their added complexity.

Another very popular type of portable kayak is the folding kayak. Folding kayaks are less often seen today, but were extremely popular in the early half of the 20th century. Particularly in Europe, it was very common for people to pack up their folding kayak, hop on a train, and travel to a lake for some weekend paddling. Some of the major folding kayak manufacturers started making kayaks around this time, and have been around since the early 1900's. Folding kayaks are made using a metal or wooden frame that can be disassembled, along with a fabric skin. When a folding kayak is assembled, the frame is assembled, placed inside the skin, then tightened until (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X Outfitting) the skin is taut.

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The cheapest type of portable kayak is the inflatable. These kayaks are relatively inexpensive, can be inflated and deflated quickly, and pack into a very small space. One of the major drawback with this type of kayak, however, is their lack of rigidity. Inflatable kayaks tend to flex more while they are being paddled, and some paddlers prefer the feel of a more rigid boat. Some higher-end models include minimal frame elements to improve rigidity (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X High Outfitting - 2014) of the kayak.

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Any of these types of kayaks will allow a city-dweller to have their own kayak. The kayaks can also be packed and shipped more easily, so that avid kayakers can have their own kayaks when they travel to distant (Wilderness Systems Ride 115X Outfitting) paddling destinations.