Oru Kayak is an innovative American folding kayak brand founded in 2012 in San Francisco by Anton Willis. The company introduced a revolutionary origami kayak concept — assembled from a single sheet of corrflute (expanded polypropylene) with no tools required, in just a few minutes, and compact enough to fit in a backpack or travel bag. Oru Kayak completely changed the approach to recreational kayaking, making it practical even in urban environments — no roof rack, no oversized garage needed.
An Origami Revolution on the Water
Anton Willis drew inspiration from the art of origami and asked himself: could a kayak be folded like a sheet of paper? The answer was yes — after years of prototyping and materials engineering, he created a kayak from a single sheet of expanded polypropylene that folds down to a 12 kg case and deploys into a full-size 3.7 m kayak in 5–15 minutes, no tools required. A 2012 Kickstarter campaign raised $400,000 — proof that the market was ready. Today, Oru Kayak sells in over 60 countries.
Models and Specifications
Oru Kayak offers several models: Bay ST (3.7 m, 12 kg, solo — the brand's signature model), Coast XT (4.5 m — built for more demanding coastal conditions), Beach LT (the lightest at 9 kg, suited for calm water), Inlet (the shortest and easiest to assemble — ideal for beginners), and Lake (a stand-up paddling platform). Every kayak is constructed from corrflute — a material originally used in construction, proven to withstand years of use in both salt and fresh water.
Oru Kayak at Militaria.pl
At Militaria.pl you'll find the full Oru Kayak lineup — innovative origami folding kayaks for water sports enthusiasts who want freedom without the logistical hassle. If you've always wanted to kayak but have no space to store one and no vehicle to transport it, Oru Kayak is the solution you've been waiting for. Browse the available models and get out on the water.
