Old Town
Old Town Sportsman PDL 106
$2699.99
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Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 vs Oru Lake
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Oru Lake is cheaper at $499. Every spec and price links to its source.
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Which is better: the Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 or Oru Lake?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Oru Lake is the cheaper at $499.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 | Oru Lake |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $2699.99 | $499 |
| Brand | Old Town | Oru Kayak |
| Released | — | — |
| Kayak type | sit-on-top | folding |
| Propulsion | pedal | paddle |
| Seating capacity | — | 1 |
| Length inches | — | — |
| Width inches | 36 | 32 |
| Weight pounds | 95 | 17 |
| Max capacity pounds | 450 | 250 |
| Construction material | rotomolded-polyethylene | polypropylene |
| Hatch count | — | — |
| Rod holder count | — | — |
| Adjustable seat | Yes | — |
| Tracking aid | — | — |
Sources — Old Town Sportsman PDL 106: oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-11). Oru Lake: orukayak.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 and Oru Lake?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Kayak type: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 sit-on-top vs Oru Lake folding
- Propulsion: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 pedal vs Oru Lake paddle
- Width inches: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 36 vs Oru Lake 32
- Weight pounds: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 95 vs Oru Lake 17
- Max capacity pounds: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 450 vs Oru Lake 250
- Construction material: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 rotomolded-polyethylene vs Oru Lake polypropylene