Hi, I’m Steph! Today my friend Stephanie and I review the Oru Kayak Beach LT on a beautiful overcast day here in North Florida! Come join us as we both give our thoughts on the boat, and get up to some extra adventures!
🗓️ Date filmed: Sept 10 2024
⏳ How long we paddled today: 3.5 hours
📍 Location: Lake Iamonia
☀️ Weather: 87ºF
💵 Price to kayak here/ rental available: free, no rental
🛶 Kayaks used: Oru Kayak Beach LT, Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe
My review of Oru Kayaks:
▶︎ Inlet th-cam.com/video/UaHCsFtM3ts/w-d-xo.html
▶︎ Lake th-cam.com/video/C1KrS6qocCk/w-d-xo.html
▶︎ Bay ST th-cam.com/video/3XEmc3CJRHk/w-d-xo.html
Please note- I do not work for Oru Kayak and do not get paid to share about their kayaks. I do use affiliate links which means if you purchase products through links on this page, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
🚣‍♀️ Kayaks (affiliate links)
▶︎ Oru Lake: bit.ly/3RlGhcq
▶︎ Oru Inlet: bit.ly/3Qfwa7L
▶︎ Oru Bay ST: alnk.to/5ufvv5u
▶︎ Oru Beach LT: alnk.to/b7yANMs
🏓 Kayak Extras (affiliate links)
▶︎ Oru PFD: alnk.to/5jlc72E
▶︎ Oru Paddle: alnk.to/5ufX5Ru
▶︎ Oru Gel seat: bit.ly/3TsnfSX
▶︎ Lake Footrest: alnk.to/2FBPoOr
▶︎ Oru Splash Deck for Lake/Inlet: bit.ly/412fWG5
▶︎ Oru Neoprene Spray Skirt: alnk.to/8iU4MVg
🛟 Oru Kayak Safety Gear (affiliate links)
▶︎ Oru Safety Whistle: alnk.to/4BGabNy
▶︎ Oru Float Bags (set of 2): bit.ly/3Dp5qP0
▶︎ Oru Float Bags for Lake Kayak: alnk.to/74uLVdV
▶︎ Oru Bilge Pump: alnk.to/5FaI4JI
▶︎ Oru Bilge Sponge: alnk.to/8PElJqy
▶︎ Oru Paddle Float: alnk.to/2uH4q3Y
▶︎ Oru Paddle Leash: alnk.to/9Ie8Dw4
🛶 Full kayaking gear list on my website: bit.ly/skgearweb
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I make DIY videos @MotherDaughterProjectsDIY
Check out my memoir, Discovering My Scars by Stephanie Kostopoulos: amzn.to/2O4U5dh
I co-host the Discovering Our Scars Podcast, where we have honest conversations about things that make us different. Listen on all podcast platforms: bio.link/dospod
3D Map made by app Relive: apps.apple.com/us/app/relive-run-ride-hike-walk/id1201703657
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:19 Specs Beach LT Oru Kayak
03:10 Issues with Oru Kayak
04:28 Insta360 Selfie Stick Lifejacket Hack
05:12 Fish in my kayak!!
05:50 Standing up in Oru Kayak
07:36 Switching boats
08:51 Stephanie reviews Beach LT
09:24 Stephanie HATES the Bay ST
10:14 Final Thoughts