# Ultra-Stable Kayaks The Beach Kayak is Designed For Optimal Speed and Stability By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beach-kayak References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/oru-beach-kayak/41442/) & [orukayak](http://www.orukayak.com) The Beach kayak is an innovatively designed kayak, brought to you by San Francisca startup [Oru Kayak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak), that finds an excellent balance between speedy set-up and solid, stable paddling. Oru Kayak has quite literally been making waves in the kayaking world ever since it introduced its first [folding kayak](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collapsible-cart) a few years ago, and now the Beach kayak proves that the company may only just be getting started. This particular kayak is designed for [beginners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-rvik-explore), and is wider than the original Oru Kayak for added stability, while its cockpit is also a bit larger than usual. The Beach kayak will appeal to people who want to get into kayaking and may be intimidated by more elaborate designs, but at the same time will also make for an appealing option for experienced kayakers looking to try a different design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Folding Kayaks:** The folding kayak trend enables easy transportation and storage, providing disruptive innovation opportunities for outdoor gear companies. - **Stability-enhancing Designs:** The trend of stability-enhancing kayak designs opens up opportunities for kayak manufacturers to target beginners and those seeking a safer and more comfortable experience on the water. - **User-friendly Kayaks:** The rise of user-friendly kayaks addresses the need for approachable and easy-to-use options in the kayaking industry, presenting disruptive innovation potential for companies to attract a wider customer base. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Recreation:** The outdoor recreation industry can leverage folding kayaks to offer convenient and accessible kayaking experiences for adventure enthusiasts. - **Water Sports:** The water sports industry can explore stability-enhancing kayak designs to tap into the market for safe and enjoyable kayaking activities for individuals of all skill levels. - **Personal Watercraft:** The personal watercraft industry can benefit from the demand for user-friendly kayaks, creating innovative options for individuals seeking hassle-free and enjoyable experiences on the water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Featherweight Folding Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/featherweight-folding-kayak.md) - [Blacked-Out Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-1.md) - [Stealthy Lightweight Origami Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-kayak-black-edition.md) - [Speedy Stability Kayak Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swell-watercraft-scupper-16-kayak.md) - [Hybrid Inflatable Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isle-the-switch.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Kayaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singleseater-kayak.md) - [Portable Folding Boats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-folding-boat.md) - [Powered Portable Kayak Motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oru-x-bixpy-k1-outboard-kit-bundle.md) - [Performance-Driven Packraft Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpacka-raft.md)