I kayak a lot. Is falling into the water safe or will that cause problems?
1302816
The OMD is weather sealed but not waterproof and very few lenses are even weather sealed. Others have wisely recommended a waterproof model as the way to take images under water or under very wet conditions. Even with weather sealed cameras it is unknown just how long the seals last before they deteriorate which could be well past the warranty period. Users should consider that possibility when taking their older "weather sealed" cameras in very wet conditions.
1302817
The camera is somewhat weather-proof but not exactly waterproof. It can withstand getting a bit wet in the rain or some splashes in a kayak but if it were submerged in the water, it will almost certainly get ruined.
1302818
This camera would surely be damaged by submerging in water. Look for something water PROOF if you're going to be using it on the water. A waterproof bag will be fine if you're just transporting it on the water.
1302819
Yes, it will cause serious problems. You'd need a waterproof camera for that.
1302820
The unit is water SEALED, not water PROOF. Further, many of the OlyPana lenses aren't weather sealed at all. I used mine extensively in rough weather and kayaking. It has been splashed and sprinkled on without issue. But if you fall in the water and submerge the camera, both camera and lens are going to be toast. Don't let this discourage you from taking it with you, just be aware of the devices limitations. There are many waterproof digital cams out there, but I know of no m43 or DSLR's that are.
2224356
I carry 6 50lbs. kayaks for my business on it. And travel around 100 miles with it back and forth. No problems so far. Just remember to tighten the bolts every now and then. I do it with mine every 6 months. Have a blast.
2170137
If the water is shallow enough to touch the bottom while paddling, you will probably lose your skeg. You can't navigate well without the skeg, so be very cautious in shallows and in water in which there are downed trees.
2170303
I transport my kayak on it and it works great. I'd put my board in a bag just to keep debris from getting on it but I'm sure it would be fine either way as long as you secure it tightly
1597576
Have had mine for 6 months and have dropped in water multiple times. No issues yet.
1138739
If you put your camera in it and it falls overboard, it should be fine until you can fish it out. I was kayaking on a lake for 3 days and it was fine, although it was always secured and never in the water.
249487
Yes, it will keep you afloat, but it is probably safer to wear a certified life jacket. I just wear mine in a local swimming pool. The belt fits right under your chest so I'm not sure how that would hit you when you are sitting in a kayak.
848082
Be sure to do the water test EVRY time before you are going in the water. I take it kayaking usually but the other day I went swimming a little and it did great! I wouldn't trust it diving deep or staying wet for a long time but I wouldn't ANY CASE!
509297
Slightly, but nothing to write home about. If you are closer to the upper weight limit (I think 130ish), you will get wetter. It is enough to discourage kayaking when the water temperature drops, though. We only use them in summer and early fall.
1966961
I use yard spikes from lowes to hold it down and it's easy to just tie the kayak with rope. I don't really think either precaution is necessary as it's pretty stable on it's own
108899
so far we have ran over some small sticks in the river and when we get to shallow water it rubs just get out and pull it through.I have only had it out twice but so far have had no issues.even when pulling up to a gravel bar I just get out of it I have a rope tied to the front and I just drag it onto the gravel bar and have had no problems. one thing to note is that these have a flat bottom to them so they act more like a raft in the water than a kayak.
2104318
Depends on where you're going to to use the kayak. If it is not on white water, the long one should do just fine.Works nice for me.
1215517
my friend was 260. the kayak was 2 inches from the lip. on a still lake its fine, on a moving river don't chance it.
1202571
I carry this Kayak under one arm from my cabin to the water, about 150 yards, while it is inflated. You should have no problem.
58458
I kayak in mine. Had to wear a couple times to work in the fit, but i really like it especially for the price. Just get right size,
2123518
I really do not think it would be an issue. This kayak feels to be thicker than an above ground pool liner. If it does puncture they give patches so you can fix it.
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I've had the kayak for 8 months now. So far I've just paddled around lakes, ponds, and a slow moving river. You can definitely use it in ocean bays and coves, where there are no waves. I would not use it in the surf or out in big waves. Maybe when the water is warm and you don't mind getting a little wet you can take it into some waves. I love the kayak and highly recommend it. You can carry it yourself, which was important for me.