Customer Reviews
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P
New kayaker here, 1st IK, so nothing really to judge it against, however I do own a Cross dropstitch paddleboard so have some experience of dropstitch.
Delivery was fast and straightforward, email to let me know when it would arrive and given a time slot.
I got it out on the water, on my local loch within 1/2 an hour of unboxing it and loved it instantly. The seat was very comfortable, the kayak swiftly glided through the water. I opted for the upgraded fibreglass paddle so I cannot compare it with the standard aluminium paddle.
I felt very safe in the kayak, it felt stable and rode the small waves easily.
I have since been out on it around 4 or 5 times since and cannot get enough of it, fantastic. I hope to have this for a few years to come, It feels to me that it will stand up to quite a bit. I would certainly get another .
D
After suffering a badly broken arm at Christmas, my confidence on my paddleboard has taken a knock, so I decided to go for the Optimal single seater. Absolutely fantastic decision, from the moment I opened the box after only 48 hours from ordering. The build quality is superb and it comes with enough accessories to get straight on the water. I took it to our local lake and was blown away by the speed and stability across a fairly choppy lake. Took me and my daughter less than 5 minutes to inflate with two pumps at once, as the paddleboard was attached to the electric pump, and off we went. Anyone thinking about buying one of these needs to buy one straight away, as I believe they are an absolute gem of a kayak. The bag is bigger than my paddleboard bag, and it feels approx the same weight. Got them both in the boot of the car without any fuss. Another brilliant product from Sandbanks, keep it up guys! 👏👏🛶
T
Wow, this is such an impressive inflatable kayak! The build quality is top notch and the included accessories are excellent. If you have been looking at the slightly cheaper aquatec ottawa pro I would strongly suggest going with the Sanbanks style instead. Not only is it lighter but it's better made and has great support.
N
I’ve used a few inflatable kayaks and this is a cut above the rest. Great quality, easy to paddle, stable and a lot of fun. Excellent value for money and really good service from Sandbanks (seat was missing off initial delivery, quick phone call and new one sent next day - thank you).
Looking forward to lots of paddling this summer. If you are in two minds, go for it, you won’t regret it!
M
Faster than most inflatables. It tracks quite well, even without the skeg. Feels really stable, even in choppy conditions. Good quality accessories. Overall good value for money.
Our boards in a nutshell
We have a dedicated team who take great pride in the manufacturing the very best inflatable paddleboards. This high quality craftmanship improves all aspects of the boards production and is reflected in the outstanding quality of the finished product.
1. Comfortable Grippy DeckPad
The best deck pads are machine pressed in addition to gluing.
2. PVC with Woven Inner
Outer Skin Strength is important for long life and pressure capacity.
3. Fusion Technology
An additional layer of PVC is laminated to the dropstitch core. Fusion results in a lighter, stiffer, longer lasting board, and much better for the environment too than toxic glues.
4. Super Reinforced, High Density Dropstitch
The strength/lightness ratio of the fibres, is key to creating a super rigid but light board.
5. UV Resistant
Built to withstand long-term exposure to sunlight, minimising material decay and keeping colours clear and vibrant.
6. Triple Layer On Rail
A 3rd and final layer around the rail of the board creates a second seal and ensures there are no weak points on the board.
7. Heat Treated Seal
A laminated, heat pressed inner seam on the fused PVC surrounding the core of the board creates a 100% airtight and waterproof seal. Much better and stronger than gluing.