Is an inflatable kayak as good as a regular kayak?

Question

I'm considering buying a kayak, but I want to spend as little as possible. I'll be kayaking in no more than class II rapids on the Chattahoochee River in North GA. It's mostly just a calm, relaxing float down the river.

Would an inflatable kayak hold up as well as a regular kayak? Are they durable enough to be worth buying? What are the drawbacks to an inflatable?

Any information would be a great help!!

Answer 1

Good quality inflatables are around $1000.
http://www.nrsweb.com/shop/product_list.asp?deptid=1134
These are durable boat that are rented daily by outfitters.

Also try:
http://www.theoutsideworld.net

I have paddled by a buy who was floating the river in his PFD carrying his $50 Walmart inflatable kayak. He was not a happy paddler!

Before you buy visit:
http://www.gapaddle.com