Why is the Oasis sea kayak the best-selling in Europe? –

In the variegated world of canoes, and sea ones in particular, the Oasis sea kayak has a special place and holds a record that is hard to beat. For 20 years it has been the best-selling sea canoe in Europe. We tried it to try to discover its secret.

Why is the Oasis sea kayak the best-selling in Europe?

Sea kayaking is experiencing a period of great expansion; there possibility to explore the coasts, reach deserted beaches, slip between rocks and caves attracts more and more beginners and enthusiasts. For many sportsmen, a beach holiday risks being a sacrifice, many hours spent on the beach, a few swims, but few possibilities to move around and to do aerobic activity that is stimulating for the body and rewarding for the spirit. The sea kayak is the ideal solution for experiencing the sea in an active waywith the satisfaction of taking a journey and reaching a destination on your own, just like when you go walking or cycling.

Discovering the sea canoe

As we have explained here, the sea kayak allows you to explore lakes, coasts, islands, with day trips or even for several days. But where to start and above all, with what type of canoe? Many expert canoeists have started their career at sea with an Oasis, the reasons are many and we will try to list them. Let’s just say that the Oasis is produced in many versions, with different lengths and fittings; the most complete versions and also suitable for long marine excursions are the Oasis Expedition m. 4.25 or 4.30, while the Oasis 4.30 Max, with a wider cockpit and more volume for the legs, is suitable for large-bodied paddlers.

It must be said that the Oasis, compared to other sea kayaks, is cheap considering the quality of the product. Depending on the different versions indicated and the retailers, it ranges from 700 to 800 euros, while for many other kayaks, always in polyurethane or in composite fibers, you have to make an expense of the order of thousands of euros. Then it is robust, solid and there are no problems landing even on stones or rocks. In addition, it has manageable dimensions when compared to kayaks of 5 meters and above, which are difficult to load and unload and require a lot of space to be stored after use.

Oasis sea kayak: stability and ease of use

Probably however, the qualities that are most appreciated in this canoe are its stability and ease of use, even for beginners; in fact, even people without particular experience can easily maintain the desired direction and maneuver it effortlessly. The Oasis immediately gives you a feeling of security and in fact if you don’t go out in heavy seas or if you aren’t surprised by a sudden big wave, it’s really difficult to capsize and in any case, slipping out of the large cockpit is really easy and fast.

In that regard, it is always essential to wear a life jacket and keep in mind that in the natural environment the weather and sea conditions can change suddenly; it is therefore essential to carefully consult the forecasts, maintaining a large margin of safety, before going out to sea, rivers or lakes.

The amenities

As for amenities, the Oasis Expediton has two watertight lockers in which you can store everything you need for a one-day or several-day outing, an ergonomic padded and adjustable seat, footrests adjustable according to height and an elastic net. So why exactly this canoe, more than any other, was produced in many thousands of units and exported throughout Europe and beyond? Why it is an easy, comfortable, safe, economical, manageable and beautiful canoewhich allows you to explore, to navigate, to experience intense emotions in a few hours’ outings like along a nautical trek.

All the information, the technical data sheets, the available colors of the canoes and the list of distributors can be found on the site at Rainbow Kayakthe first Italian kayak manufacturer.

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