There are very good reasons why inflatable kayaks are a good choice for the beginning kayaker.
They can be used for fly fishing, rushing down the rapids or just enjoying a leisure cruise on a lake.
Though a beginning kayaker may be unsure about owning one here are some very good reasons why they should consider purchasing one:

• Though the word "inflatable" conjures up an image of a toy, inflatable kayaks are generally a lot sturdier than most people think.
  In fact many are designed and used for heavy duty white water rafting.
  Some are even built to withstand Class IV whitewater.
  Class IV whitewater is for those experienced in whitewater rafting.
  Just knowing this fact, the beginning kayaker can feel safe.
  
• They are probably the most buoyant of any type of kayak.
  Again, for the beginner, this can create a more secured feeling.
  Because inflatable kayaks consist of blown up inner compartments they will stay afloat even if it gets full of water.
  They are more likely to stay upright unlike canoes or traditional hard shell kayaks which can tip over very easy.
  
• They are easy to assemble, easy to disassemble and easy to store.
  They will come with, in most cases, a foot pump.
  They can be fully inflated within 10 minutes or quicker if an electric pump is used.
  With hard shell kayaks a large room or storage space is needed while an inflatable one can easily be stored in a small closet.
  
• They are lightweight and are extremely portable.
  Unlike hard shell kayaks, which need a rack on a car or trailer to be transported, inflatable kayaks can be easily carried anywhere.
  They can be placed in a car trunk, carried on a bicycle, a bus, a train and even taken on airplane trip.
  They can be even carried in a backpack while hiking or heading towards that favorite camping site.
  
• They are affordable.
  A good quality inflatable kayak can vary in price from $200 to $2000 for a whitewater kayak, made to handle Class IV whitewater.
  Hard shell kayaks can be much more costly.
  

As you can see from just these reasons, inflatable kayaks are definitely a good option for beginning kayaker.
Whether the beginner just wants to cruise on a still lake or look to having a thrill ride on the rapids he or she should seriously consider owning one.