I want to go 4.5 stars for this kayak but could only do 4 or 5.. Its fun, easy to put together and paddles nicely.

It took me about 15 minutes to assemble the first time. I think I can knock it back to 5 minutes next time I take it out. It's stable enough,, tracked nicely and started a lot of conversations at the beach..

The reason I wont give it 5 stars. Is as a design flaw it mangled my hands pretty badly as the metal latches at the gunwale are exactly where my paddle strike is. I am going to grab a pool noodle and split it to cover them when I am out paddling.or alternatively grab some gloves as a work around.

This is a nice, not expensive entry into the world of origami kayaks and I am glad I got it.

Service and shipping is so fast.

I bought 2 so that my son and I could use them together. We have been out twice so far and had a great time. I chose them for ease of transport and set up and in that I am not disappointed. For the price point I think this is a good choice for a fun, folding kayak to get out on the water with.

The Tucktec folding kayak is easy to assemble and disassemble. I bought mine on sale, with tax and shipping it was just under $700 delivered to my door. I have taken it out a few times already, on Muskrat Lake, located in Cobden. The kayak is very durable, functions well in the water and is compact to store.

Super lightweight and easy to assemble. Also easy to pack up at the end of the day. Take home and hose off for a quick clean too!

Incredible, easy and intuitive to assemble, and tracks super well! I'd highly recommend these to anyone like us who love to kayak but don't have the storage space for the full sized kayaks, or even if you do, because they're well comparable.

Super handy and the 2025 model is even better - since I bought a Tucktec from OVAP in 2023, I have been to get on the water many times each week in the summer.The good old boat was so much used, and I wasn’t careful in handling it in the beginning. It is worn and has to be retired and replaced with a 2025 model this year. After a few outings, I’ve found the new design cleaner, much easier to set up, and better in seating support. The service again is impeccable - truly worry free when buying from OVAP.

A super handy Kayak and the 2025 model is even better - Have been able to get on the water several times a week in the summer since I bought a Tucktec from OVAP in 2023. It’s been so much used and worn, that this year it was replaced with the 2025 new model. The 2025 is more cleanly designed, much easier to set up, and providing a better seating support. The service again is impeccable - completely worry free when buying the kayak from OVAP.

I have folded the kayak and used it. My husband had to help me fold it, but I think overtime , I will be able to handle it. I am so glad I bought this because of the storage aspect and the light weight. . I love it and the sales service and delivery time were second to none. Thank you.

Awesome!

Since getting the tucktec 2025 I have went out every weekend to explore the lakes in Banff and Kananaskis, Alberta. My previous inflatable had a puncture but there's no fear of that with Tucktec's hard shell. It is durable against the rocky lakeshores. I am female 5'2, 125lb and the kayak is super spacious for me, and i have no trouble carrying it or origami it together, only the first time was difficult. There's a lot of online tips on how to customize the kayak (add cup holder, upgrade seat, fishing set up, etc) I am very happy with the Tucktec 2025!

Received my 2025 Tucktec Pro. Can’t believe how easily it fits in the back seat of my car. Now I can explore all the lakes in and around Calgary and Banff. The videos to help with the first set up were great and now it takes less than 10 mins from car to paddling. Ottawa Valley Air Paddle made the purchase easy with a very fair shipping rate and it arrived at my door in 5 days. Loving it!

Enjoying it so far… still learning and practising, but so far, so good! Easy to put together once you’ve done it a few times. Love that it is easy to transport! The staff were very helpful when I was still thinking about buying it and had a million questions! If you’re thinking about it, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Je suis très satisfaite de mon kayak tucktec. Ça fait 4 ou 5 ans que je voulais faire cet achat et enfin je me suis décidé. Je suis allé directement au magasin et j' ai eu un très bel accueuil et un très bon service. Merci aux employés

Abordable à toute les bourses, léger, assez compact lorsque plié. Mais quand on l’essai sur un lac, on tombe vraiment ravi de notre achat. Faut dire que la première fois quoi l’essai, faut être un peu indulgent mais rapidement après deux mise à l’eau c’est facile à plier et à déplier. Un seul bémol, la sangle pour le transport lâche facilement, j’y ai ajouter deux clips amovibles pour assurer une solidité. Lorsque assis dans le kayak, faut faire une boucle avec le bout de la sangle pur éviter le relâchement en cours d’utilisation. Je suis très satisfaite. Je ne l’ai pas essayer dans des rivières par contre.

F#*!ING awesome, easy to use flying across the bay.

I ordered my Tucktec in February and received it within a matter of days. I did find it difficult to initially put it together, however after leaving it assembled for a couple of days, the second go around was much easier. I strongly suggest you either use cycling or gardening gloves to assist with the assembly.

As previously mentioned I purchased the Tucktec in February, so I haven't been able to use it yet, but judging from the numerous Youtube videos, it seems like a very way to paddle around a calm lake or lazy river.

Great customer support. I totally recommend purchasing a Tucktec from Ottawa Valley Air Paddle.

This is an amazing kayak! It goes together quickly, it handles in the water nicely and comes apart easily. Light weight and easy to carry.

A bit of context: I've kayaked before this purchase, but not enough to go into finer details, so this review is going to be in layman's terms. PROS: It can fit in the backseat of my sedan, and I find that (compared to the folded format of the ORU kayaks), the cigar-shape means I can easily store this upright in a closet in my tiny apartment. The seat and footrests are easy to set up and easily adjustable (TIP I use a closed-foam cell sit mat by Nemo on top of the seat and have been very comfortable). The skeg helps prevent you turning as much in windy or wavy conditions. Just used it in pretty windy weather - no whitecaps but big waves nonetheless - and felt very secure. Very sturdy construction. DRAWBACKS: So far, after using it three times, I need another person to help assemble 1-2 of the side clasps. I'm simply not strong enough to do it myself so a friend tries to help force the fold so I can get the latch correctly placed (cooler weather doesn't help either). Due to it's width, you will accumulate a good amount of water in your kayak when paddling, even with rubber rings on the kayak and proper paddling technique. HOWEVER this might be rectified if I use a longer paddle (going to try that). It's not easy to carry alone once assembled - this means that unless you can assemble or disassemble right at the water's edge, you need a friend to help or you have to awkwardly drag it and potentially damage it. The handles on either end are not comfortable to hold by as it's just the edge of the rigid plastic. I find it odd that the main points of the bow and stern don't actually come to a closed point - the first fold is inward, and then you fold the outer edges together, which creates a sort of W fold - however the outer edges fan out a bit so that creates drag. On the ORU Beach LT, they have what they call "fairing" (a neoprene sleeves that fits over the bow and stern). I think the Tucktec could benefit from that. OVERALL: I wanted a kayak for leisurely paddling so I can go birding in marshes, and it fits the bill since I'm on a budget, and live in a tiny apartment and drive a sedan without a roof rack. I don't regret the purchase because it gets me in the water, though I can still wish for a few tweaks! If you don't have a lot of arm or wrist strength, maybe consider another model, or make sure (like me) you go with a friend!

I bought a Tucktec 10 Pro from OVAP. Awesome service and help from Scott and Lana. Love the Kayak. I have no big strength so needed tips from the online Tucktec community for me to set it up quickly. Lana helped me with all the resources. So much appreciated.

Recently bough a Tucktek foldable kayak.
Skeptical at first, I now have around 5-10 kayaking session and everything works out great!
My wife also has one and everything fit flawlessly in her Nissan Micra!

I’ve only been able to get out and try the Tucktec Folding Kayak a couple of times, but I love it so far. Folding and unfolding is easy once you watch the video and practice. The kayak is light, it tracks straight, and is actually pretty decent to paddle. Back and shoulder injuries make it really difficult to load, unload, and get everything ready to go in my Sea Kayaks. This kayak makes it easier to go for a quick paddle, and just puts the fun back in kayaking for me. Hopefully it stays this way for me and it holds up over time.

I'm very pleased with my purchase of the 2023 10' Tucktec Folding Kayak. It feels a bit heavy to carry for a long walking distance on the shoulder with the shoulder strap, but everything else is good. It stores well in our condo's small locker, it takes less than 5 minutes to assemble (unsurprisingly stiff the first time, but fine thereafter), and manoeuvres well on calm waters.