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Hi venturi In my opinion, these bags are generally just big enough. The videos are a big help for confirming how one is supposed to get these bulky items into their bags. Practise does help :) On a cold day, it might be harder to get a kayak or paddleboard folded small enough to get it in the bag ea...

Good wishes with your long illness!

I'd also suggest that it's possible the bigger 200 pound paddler was using a longer stroke. When you paddle with longer strokes, the kayak might waggle more. Adjusting the stroke to be shorter helps me a lot to track straighter.
To go faster, increase cadence instead of length of stroke!

I agree! And I have a problem with balance. These AE kayaks make me feel really stable. I recommend for anyone worried about stability to paddle with friends, and to have some safety practise. My friends and I go to a nice beach and practise tipping over, doing wet exits and climbing back into our k...

If salt water gets inside the kayak, it's a good idea to rinse the boat inside and out with fresh water.
I just use my garden hose and rinse off my kayaks in my yard. Then I use a towel to soak up as much of the water as I can from inside the boat.
The worry is about zippers and the frame.

Hi toni

You might try sticking a slim layer of cushioning rubber between the frame and the outer hull. And I'd check the edge of the aluminum frame. Mine feels dull, not sharp like a knife.

Being twelve years old is not a big worry for the Dragonfly. I have one that old that has seen a LOT of use, and it is still good. Inflate yours gradually with a hand pump. Rather than over-inflate, I would slightly under-inflate it, maybe 90% full rather than making it full and tight. I often paddl...

I recommend the Dragonfly over the Firefly for people as tall as you. Maybe the AdvancedFrame. These models are all with that tough outer hull that makes me feel safe from accidental punctures.
If you're really wanting a small inflatable that rolls up very small, the Packlite is a good bet.

The pacific northwest is a great place for these portable little boats. Go safely and have fun!

Hi -- I find that these inflatable kayaks are pretty darned stable to begin with. I have a balance problem, and like these stable boats.

Hello across the ocean! Hope to see some stories of your adventures in New Zealand.

Never tried it. I don't recommend using any air pump as a bilge pump, particularly not on salt water!

I fold up my kayak and kneel on it to press it flatter. On cold days it's a little harder to fit into not the bag. Take time, go carefully. It's not just you! It gets easier.

If you still need help after reading the manual, be sure to look though the forum and ask questions. I can transcribe part of a video if necessary.

Took a moment this winter to check through my WaterTech bags, and must confirm that they are well-made. The drybags are still dry! The deckbag is still strong after being used, the CargoPak has not worn any holes or leaks, and the Funk Bag still looks like new. I use the CargoPak and Funk Bags for t...