Sea Eagle 340 Inflatable Kayak - Review

The Sea Eagle 340x Inflatable Kayak

The Sea Eagle 340 kayak is the "little brother" of the larger Sea Eagle 380x (read review). As the features of these boats are exactly identical, you can learn more about the 340x by reading the review I wrote up for the boat I personally own, the Sea Eagle 380x.

The only difference between the 340x and the 380x inflatable kayaks are in terms of size and capacity. Other than that, these kayaks are identical in all other ways.

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Question of the Day - Get the 340x or the 380x??

If you've narrowed down your choices in inflatable kayaks to either the 340x or the larger 380x (good choices by the way!), the natural question is, which one should you get?

Well, let me try to answer that as I had the same question myself not too long ago.

For solo paddling primarily - I would get the 340x. It is slightly more maneuverable due to its slightly shorter length. And with only one person in the boat, you'll still be able to load it up with hundreds of pounds of gear - although if you do the kayak may be a bit cramped.

For all other uses - Get the 380x. The 380x doesn't cost much more but is far more comfortable for 2 people (more leg room). And if those 2 people will also have gear, the 380x is mandatory. And finally, if you are a solo paddler and will pack lots of gear along and still want to have a "relatively roomy" kayak - the 380x is still nice. While you'll sacrifice a bit of maneuverability, I think the extra capacity and comfort is worth that sacrifice, truthfully.

That said, solo paddlers who plan on running lots of Class IV whitewater, get the 340x. That "little bit extra" maneuverability can make the difference between zooming between the rocks and hitting them square on in big rapids!

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Accessories to Get

Sea Eagle sells a ton of accessories for their boat line. Some you need. Others you don't but might be nice to have. However, for their inflatable kayaks, I recommend the following must-have "add-on's."

Bow and Stern Bags - These bags are invaluable. You'll use them constantly. More info about the Bow Bag and Stern Bag at Sea Eagle.

Pro Paddles - The pro paddles from Sea Eagle are just that - nearly indestructible pro kayaking paddles. Mandatory if you run whitewater or go out on multi-day trips. More Information about these paddles.

Deluxe Kayak Seat - Comfortable AND secure. Ideal seats for running rapids or when out on very long trips. More Information about This Seat.

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