When you buy an inflatable kayak, it is always in the back of your mind, what happens if it gets punctured, what does it take for it to get punctured. Questions that are hard to answer, and noone wants to test it in a deliberate act. I finally got the answer, and now I love my kayak even more. I share this to help you with a more informed decision, when the choice is between inflatables and hardshells.