Kayaks are mainly made of natural rubber, which are generally made by hand, with less output. The advantages are: wear resistance, heat resistance, ozone resistance, acid and alkali resistance, tear resistance, bending and cracking resistance, good air tightness, high strength, light weight and other qualities; The disadvantages are: complicated processes, high cost and not beautiful enough. It is mainly used in troops and flood control departments.

Kayaks are mainly made of plastic, which meet the growing entertainment needs of modern society and are produced in large quantities on the assembly line. The advantages are: low cost, beautiful color; The disadvantage is poor wear resistance and scratch resistance, easy to repair, and the service life is about 6 years. It is mainly used for civil entertainment.