Kickstarter

Creator LBaxter 4 days ago

Hey Oru Team,

An update on where you stand on shipping out rewards to your backers would be greatly appreciated! Since posting the photo tease of the kayak skins on Facebook on May 8, you've been awfully quiet about any progress on getting your fantastic product out to your backers. It's great to see you guys out at the Maker Faire demoing the kayak, but it's essential that keep your backers in mind.

We need updates, we need to know where our kayaks are, and how much longer we'll be waiting for them. Keep us in the loop as the days fly by, and the weather warms up; your backers are dying to get their kayaks in the water!

Creator cesar 6 days ago

So? How is going on?? May was the month, wasn't it?

Waiting. Waiting. Waiting.

Creator 360 Virtual Tours on May 4

Was told that they are no longer updating the Kickstarter page, and to use their website. Last time I checked the website it still only had an update from Jan on it.

I was also told that an email went out a few weeks ago with an update, however we didn't get anything.

If you send an email to the team through here or on their website they do respond, but have been given so many different dates now for the prizes that I'm not sure when we'll see anything.

A real shame to be honest, takes the buzz out of Kickstarter when you get projects like this that just don't update you on progress.

Creator Asakky on May 3

"Have been told through messages with the team that they are no longer updating here"

Any reason given? Any word as to whether this is a temporary situation only but they still intend to update here when they have more news or time to report, or have they decided to shift their attention and future communications away from here permanently.

Limited Edition Signed Oru Kayak ($1,000+) had an estimated delivery date of March 2013. Wondering if this happened. Has anyone in that group received their boat or any update yet?

Creator 360 Virtual Tours on April 27

Still waiting on further updates regarding the project and our rewards. Have been told through messages with the team that they are no longer updating here which is a shame. Was told to go to their website, which when last checked only had a few updates, last one made in January. No emails have been received by us with updates, we were told that they've sent some out?! Have been promised on several occasions that they would check our rewards, no news yet.

Overall very disappointing from the Oru Kayak team. So far the only project I've backed that has been a let down.

Creator carl wright on April 24

Hi Guys, I just want to say you have an amazing product and I can't wait to use my Kayak. I would really like to see more progress updates on Kickstarter though. Even just small updates would be nice. Just like any good adventure, it's the journey that's fun part. In other words, the process is just as interesting to me as the final product. I love what you have created.

Creator Abraham Bitton on April 11

Awesome Drybag. Also thanks for the great picture you sent inside of it. You guys rock! I wish i could have afforded one of these sweet kayaks.

For those of you curious it is a cyborg in the Oru kayak with the Loch Ness monster behind him.

http://tinypic.com/r/2isw1o9/6

Creator 360 Virtual Tours on March 20

Still wanting an update on model shipping to the UK, any update?!

Creator Ben Lapointe on March 18

Hi guys, any update on how manufacturing is going?

Creator 360 Virtual Tours on February 22

Hi guys, any update in the delivery if the models to UK backers? Thanks!

Creator Asakky on December 29

Congratulations! Looking forward to delivery. I am in a similar boat (so to speak) as rookiepepe -- will ship to a US-based cargo forwarder. Hopefully, all the multiple pledged items (e.g., boat + paddle + Holiday Special free accessory) can be shipped in one box, as it will cost significantly more to forward separate boxes even if the other box(es) is small. When there is more definite shipping info, please confirm that this will be the case, and let us know the dimensions of the shipping box so we can coordinate with the forwarder. Thanks!

Creator rookiepepe on December 17

Congratulations ! over $400,000. I'm also gald to see this.^^

I got a question. I live in Korea but I have an U.S address for delivery.
So I want you will send my Oru Kayak to my U.S address. can you this ?

Will you ask the address for delivery to backers later via e-mails, etc. ?

Plese let me know your delivery schedule before delivery start, so I can manage my own oversea delivery and custom schedule.

I wish the Oru Kayak will be the big one in the kayak world. Thank you!^^

Creator Jose Maria Isardo on December 17

Great job!!! Let's go for $500,000......... we still have one day left!!

Creator Gregory Ervay on December 17

Congrats on breaking the 400,000 mark!

Creator Joseph Rossi on December 10

Your reward level where you pledge for the day on the Bay says its all day trip. Yet your description and pictures of what you offer says the bay trip is a half day trip. Just wanted to point that out so you can fix both to be right.

Creator Joseph Rossi on December 7

Can't wait to take this thing fishing.

Creator Ken Green on December 7

OMG I want the glow in the dark version! I upped my pledge either way. Good luck hitting the stretch goal. I'll spread the word.

Creator Meiyen Layne on November 20, 2012

Is the Oru Kayak paddle suitable for both small-sized and tall-sized people?

Creator Jim on November 16, 2012

Sounds good to me. I was more thinking a warranty from the material mfg, not you, but doubt that would work. Your explanation makes sense. I've upped my pledge to the kayak level. Now it's just a matter of waiting.

Creator Adriana Valencia on November 16, 2012

Other questions: a) will any/most 4-part paddles fit in the folded oru holder? Or do I have to get the Oru-specific one for the paddle to fit? b) Spray skirt: proprietary as well?

Creator Meiyen Layne on November 15, 2012

Since the manufacturing rating is for 20,000 folding cycles without weakening, which is approximately 27 years if the kayak is used daily (opening it and then closing it after use), can Oru Kayak offer a longer warranty instead of the one year you are currently giving on the Kickstarter orders? I'm very interested in one as I compare the Oru Kayak with a Folbot.

Creator Jim on November 15, 2012

Thanks. Is that somehow backed up with a warranty? That's a pretty big claim. Just curious. Regardless, I think I'm going to up my pledge and get one because I think I'd love it.

Creator Darren on November 15, 2012

Can we get some details on the paddle? Ie weight, length, blade size, adjustability, etc.

Also, will there be any way to add a rudder/skeg to the kayak?

Creator Jim on November 15, 2012

With years of folding and unfolding ahead, are the seams engineered to stand up against fatigue?

I'm also curious about the answer to nicolaim's question.

Creator nicolaim on November 15, 2012

Any plans for a tandem version?

Creator Cian Walsh on November 15, 2012

I was curious if there is any special entry technique given the material? I noticed in the video that the girl stood one foot in the cockpit before slipping herself in. Is that better than straddling the kayak behind the cockpit and then lowering yourself.

Creator Adriana Valencia on November 15, 2012

Does ordering the Oru also include a paddle?