We've launched an exciting new project of our own! Introducing the Kickstarter app for iPhone!

Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on December 19.

WE DID IT!

Update #5 · Dec 17, 2012 · 1 comment

Thanks to you, our community, we've reached our stretch goal of $400,000 in Kickstarter pledges, and are thrilled to add a special feature—mounts for lights—to every Oru Kayak! Thank you for supporting, spreading the word, and joining us in getting Oru Kayaks out into the world.

What's next? On Wednesday we start making kayaks! Actually, we've already started. Last week we travelled all around California to visit various manufacturers and assembly facilities which will help us produce them. We're immensely proud that Oru Kayaks will be manufactured and assembled at home. We'll be sharing our manufacturing progress in the coming weeks and months, through Twitter, Facebook, and our blog at www.orukayak.com.

We have big plans for Oru Kayak in the upcoming year, and while this campaign has exceeded our hopes, every bit of support makes a difference to our small, innovative startup—so please help us spread the word. We have just one day left, so let your friends know that this is their last chance to support us on Kickstarter (and get a great deal!)

Cheers,

The Oru Kayak Team

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      Creator matt on December 19

      Congrats Anton and team. Great product!

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