“Want to ride in our ‘boat’?” I want to invite you! A folding kayak that transforms into a full-length 3m board

I am the type who tackles anything without fear. But entering water sports is quite challenging for me... partly because, embarrassing as it is, I can't swim. My dream is to ride a kayak. If it's foldable, it might be easy for beginners to handle.

What is a foldable kayak

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The "Tucktec 2025 Pro," which has recorded 70,000 units nationwide. The appeal lies in its special structure that allows it to be expanded and completed on the spot.

The size when folded is approximately 122×38×20 cm. From there, by expanding the main body and folding in the hinge parts while securing the outer latches, it transforms into a kayak with a total length of about 305 cm and a width of about 79 cm. It is not an inflatable method that requires air to be pumped in, so no pump or tools are needed at all.

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Like foldable furniture, it changes shape and directly becomes a boat. It can be said to be a new form that completely overturns the image of owning a kayak as simply storing a large vessel as it is.

Transport can be done solo

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The body weight is approximately 9.5kg. Unlike typical hard-shell kayaks, there is no need to carry a large hull on the roof carrier. When folded, it can be easily loaded into the trunk of a car, and at home, it fits into gaps in closets or storage spaces.

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Once you reach the water, you can unload it by yourself and assemble it right there. The challenges of owning your own kayak are not just the price. Storage, transport, and preparation. The unique point of this kayak is that it successfully compactifies all three of those aspects.

Floats on water in a folded shape rather than air

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Of course, there is no compromise on safety. The hull material is virgin PP with a thickness of about 2.5mm. Instead of maintaining its shape with air chambers, it creates a hard shell shape with folds and latches. The weight capacity is approximately 136kg. It also features a removable skeg, a rotating lock footbar, and a seat with a support cage.

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Since it is not an inflatable type, you don't have to worry about inflating it or worrying about punctures. Even when approaching rocky areas in rivers or lakes, you don't have to think, "What if the air leaks?" Of course, care must be taken regarding damage to the hull, but the combination of being foldable and having a hard shell is an idea I couldn’t help but think was innovative.

Why not try our kayak?

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TUCKTEC is a manufacturer based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA. It produces products including the kayak body domestically in the United States. The latest model coming to Japan is the "2025 Pro," which is making its debut as a Japanese officially licensed product. The basic set includes not only the body but also a paddle and a life jacket. Furthermore, the manufacturer offers a 3-year warranty. The colors available are yellow, blue, white, black, pink, green, and beige, totaling seven colors.

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Options include a fishing kit that combines a stabilizer, anchor, and multi-box. You can store a 20cm thick board in the closet, load it into your car, and use it as a boat by the water. What used to be a dream of "I want to have a kayak someday" is turning into a new enjoyment as I invite friends with "Why not try our kayak?" For now, I will practice with bobbing jumps.

Product Name: Tucktec 2025 Pro Basic Set
Price: Starting from 129,800 yen
Hull Material: Virgin PP (Polypropylene Copolymer / PPcoP)
Hull Thickness: Approximately 2.5mm
Overall Length: Approximately 305cm
Overall Width: Approximately 79cm
Folded Size: Approximately 122×38×20cm
Weight: Approximately 9.5kg
Load Capacity: Approximately 136kg
Structure: Origami-style hard shell (hinge + outer latch fastening)
Equipment: Removable skeg, rotating lock footbar, seat with support cage
Set Contents: Main body, paddle, life jacket
Color: Yellow, Blue, White, Black, Pink, Green, Beige
Warranty: 3 years
Country of Manufacture: USA
Expected Delivery: By May 31, 2027
*The pre-order plan is limited in quantity and may end depending on the order status.

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