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Are TRAK Kayaks Really Worth the Price?
Spoiler: yes. Here's why the TRAK 2.0 is the smartest investment a serious paddler can make.
Let's be honest: when you first see the price tag on a TRAK 2.0, your eyes go wide. It's a premium investment, full stop. But the question isn't whether TRAK kayaks are expensive — they are. The question is whether they're worth it. After digging into the reviews, specs, and the paddling community's verdict, the answer is a resounding yes. Here's why.
What exactly is a TRAK kayak?
The TRAK 2.0 is a folding sea kayak that packs into a wheeled travel bag roughly the size of a large suitcase, and then assembles into a full 16-foot performance touring kayak in under 10 minutes. It's built on the ancient skin-on-frame tradition of the Inuit qajaq, but executed with military-grade polyurethane, aircraft-grade 7000-series aluminum, and carbon fibre ribs. In short, it's old wisdom in a space-age package.
The one feature that changes everything
Most kayaks are a fixed shape. You buy for flatwater or surf, for speed or manoeuvrability. The TRAK 2.0 is neither and both, because of its patented on-the-water adjustable rocker system. Three micro-hydraulic jacks built into the frame let you literally reshape the hull while you're sitting in it.
Flatten the rocker and the TRAK tracks like a laser across open water. Pump it up before you hit a surf zone and you have a nimble, responsive boat that turns on a dime. As one paddler put it: "I literally have multiple kayaks all in one!" No other kayak on the planet does this.
Specs
| Length | 16 ft |
| Beam Width | 22.5 in |
| Assembled Weight | 49 lbs |
| Payload Capacity | 350 lbs |
| Assembly Time | Less than 10 minutes |
| Warranty | 7 years |
Why it outperforms the competition
Performance that rivals hardshells
The hard-chine, shallow-V hull gives the TRAK exceptional edging and rolling ability. Reviewers at Paddling Magazine noted smooth, confident edging with no unexpected flip point — just like a proper hardshell sea kayak.
Go anywhere — literally
This kayak fits in the trunk of a compact car, the overhead bin of a plane, or strapped to a cargo bike. One reviewer actually biked to their launch site. No roof rack, no trailer, no problem.
Built to last, backed by warranty
With a 7-year warranty and a philosophy of "our fault? We fix. Your fault? We help," TRAK stands behind their product. The military-grade skin and stainless steel hardware are built for saltwater, rough landings, and expedition use.
Everything included, ready to paddle
Each TRAK 2.0 ships with a rolling travel bag, custom spray deck, nylon sea sock, and two 60L gear floatation dry bags — all the safety gear you need to paddle confidently from day one.
So who is the TRAK for?
If you're a weekend flatwater paddler who stores their kayak in a garage and never travels, a standard hardshell will serve you fine for less money. But if you're the kind of paddler who wants to fly to Baja, paddle the Inside Passage, tour Scotland's coast, or just toss your kayak in the car for an impromptu river session, the TRAK 2.0 pays for itself in freedom. It's one kayak that does the job of many, travels anywhere, and is built to last a decade or more. That's not expensive — that's excellent value.
The verdict
The TRAK 2.0 is the most versatile kayak ever built. Its unique on-the-fly adjustable rocker, expedition-grade construction, and go-anywhere portability make it genuinely unlike anything else on the market. For paddlers who want to take their adventures further, without hauling a 17-foot hardshell on a roof rack, the TRAK is not just worth the price — it's the only choice.
Ready to paddle further?
Shop the TRAK 2.0 at Ottawa Valley Air Paddle in Arnprior or online at ovap.ca. Come and try one at our Demo Centre at McLean Park, open Thursday through Sunday.
Shop the TRAK 2.0 at OVAP
