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After my review I was contacted by Sandbanks.
With a resolution to my issue, this was then resolved. I have bought products online for over thirty years and never had this kind of service.
100% percent recommend Sandbanks! Great Job Guy’s. 👏
Hi Clifford, Thanks very much for your review and sorry to see that you were not happy with some of the accessories. It would be really helpful to know if there was a fault with the pump or if there was anything in particular that you felt didn't meet your expectations with these so that we can improve on this. If you would prefer to email us you can do this on info@sandbanksstyle.com. Thanks.
P
Although we have only used the kayak once due to the weather. We were very pleased with the quality, stability and ease of inflation / deflation.
The staff at Sandbanks Style were great, when we met them at the Southampton boat show, they were very helpful and took time to explain all the features of the kayak.
As a bonus for us, we were able to try the kayak at the show.
Well done Sandbanks Style
J
Bought recently and used twice on a fast flowing river. As good as floated over the water and was so easy to paddle up stream and super quick down stream. Very very stable and with the skeg tracks straight. Only hard part is pumping up by hand but like anything easily fixed buying a electric pump
R
I'm a complete beginner, and had recently borrowed a TAHE HP2, and enjoyed it so much, I wanted to purchase my own kayak. The Optimal is every bit as good as the TAHE, but at a far better price. The staff at Sandbanks Style spent plenty of time with me, answering all my queries, and helping me make the right choice of style and size. I went for the Optimal Double, even though most my my kayaking will be solo. My first trip out was solo on the Beaulieu River. The optimal was easy to set up, and I had a great 3 hours out on the water. Very stable (more so than the TAHE), easy to manoeuvre, and comfortable. There are 2 very minor improvements that could be made, and I think Sandbanks Style are already looking at. A footrest and a carrying handle along the side. Neither are necessary of you are always 2-up, but as a solo in a double, they would make a difference. But neither would put me off buying from buying an Optimal again.
K
Bought this at the boat show it turned up quickly as promised. Taken it out a couple of times and had a great time. Going to experiment with a footrest for shorter paddler! Was really quick to inflate/deflate. Need to make sure it is fitted well into the reinforced bottom of the bag for optimal transport.
Our boards in a nutshell
We have a dedicated team who take great pride in the manufacturing the very best inflatable paddleboards. This high quality craftmanship improves all aspects of the boards production and is reflected in the outstanding quality of the finished product.
1. Comfortable Grippy DeckPad
The best deck pads are machine pressed in addition to gluing.
2. PVC with Woven Inner
Outer Skin Strength is important for long life and pressure capacity.
3. Fusion Technology
An additional layer of PVC is laminated to the dropstitch core. Fusion results in a lighter, stiffer, longer lasting board, and much better for the environment too than toxic glues.
4. Super Reinforced, High Density Dropstitch
The strength/lightness ratio of the fibres, is key to creating a super rigid but light board.
5. UV Resistant
Built to withstand long-term exposure to sunlight, minimising material decay and keeping colours clear and vibrant.
6. Triple Layer On Rail
A 3rd and final layer around the rail of the board creates a second seal and ensures there are no weak points on the board.
7. Heat Treated Seal
A laminated, heat pressed inner seam on the fused PVC surrounding the core of the board creates a 100% airtight and waterproof seal. Much better and stronger than gluing.