| The Stearns Cordova was the first inflatable kayak I | | | | suffice for short journeys. |
| ever purchased. I was looking for a kayak that would | | | | A good feature are the adjustable foot straps that |
| match as near as possible the performance found in a | | | | allow both short and tall people to adjust their paddling |
| hard-shell kayak. | | | | position for the maximum possible comfort. They also |
| Also the practicality of being able to store an inflatable | | | | add extra turning and handling performance. |
| kayak easily inside the house was something of a | | | | The cockpit is fitted with a foam padded ring and the |
| necessity at the time. This kayak does have a genuine | | | | detachable spay skirt can be taken off to allow for a |
| feel of a plastic boat once it is inflated as it has an | | | | sit on top kayak like feel. This inflatable kayak has a |
| extremely rigid hull. | | | | ribbed hull and fin allowing for better tracking. The |
| The build quality of the Stearns Cordova inflatable | | | | Cordova looks very stylish in orange and grey and the |
| kayak is also extremely good and has all the features | | | | orange is not too bright or offensive. |
| you would expect from D-rings, removable spray | | | | Like most quality inflatable kayaks the Stearns |
| deck, fitted kayak seat, adjustable footrests, bungee | | | | Cordova comes with a puncture repair kit and has a |
| straps and two material cargo holds. | | | | very good bag about the size of a laundry bag which |
| The Cordova is also very hard wearing and is made | | | | once deflated allows you to transport this inflatable |
| from reinforced nylon and PVC. | | | | with relative ease. |
| It has three separate air chambers and rather | | | | As my first inflatable kayak I found it quite difficult to |
| annoyingly they all take three different valves so make | | | | warm to and for a beginner the Stearns Cordova can |
| sure you buy a pump which has multiple connectors | | | | feel very tippy and will take some time to get used to. I |
| and be prepared to modify them if need be. The | | | | would recommend this kayak to a more seasoned |
| integral kayak seat is adequate but does not offer any | | | | kayaker, where storage space was a premium and |
| real comfort for prolonged paddles however it does | | | | for shorter journeys. |