Inflatable

Why choose an Inflatable Kayak?

The inflatable kayak is a great alternative between comfort and transport, it can be put in a special backpack, and it has almost the same features as a rigid kayak. Many advantages for the inflatable kayak, but some limitations that we will see later.

# Is it easy to transport?

No matter where you are, you can easily carry it in your trunk, or on your back, the kayak rolls and unrolls very easily once you have the hang of it; our kayaks are specially designed to last, for a sustained practice, but be careful with the model you choose, the High Pressure being of much better quality for a more sporting activity.

The advantage in addition to the transport is that it is easy to inflate, count less than 15 minutes with a sustained rpm, a double pump (double action pump) will be perfect for you, depending on the model of kayak ordered, the pump is more or less effective.

Don't forget to dry your kayak well before closing it on itself in order to guarantee a good life span.

# How much does an inflatable kayak weigh on average?

Not only is the inflatable kayak easy to transport, but it is easy to transport because it weighs much less than a rigid kayak, which allows you to transport it over longer distances.

Count between 10 and 20Kg depending on the model, very far from the 35Kg of a rigid BIC kayak.

These inflatable kayaks can be very light thanks to the new technologies that make up today's inflatable products, such as SUPs, or inflatable surfboards, which give them greater resistance.

# How strong is an inflatable kayak?

Inflatable kayaks are super resistant, nowadays the new technology allows us to have a quality product, which is not pierceable at the first pebble encountered.

(depending on the product, the quality differs of course).

The pressure established in the kayak gives it a very high elasticity, prefer a high pressure kayak for more solidity, which will allow you to go down rivers not too fast without the risk of piercing it (beware, a puncture is always possible).

In most cases, it is possible to replace the pierced bladder, please contact us if problems occur.

# What are the disadvantages of an inflatable compared to a rigid one?

You may have to drift a little because of the wind if there is one, because due to its light weight, it can be carried more easily, prefer a boat with a daggerboard that will allow you to stay on course.

Another point is the loading capacity because the inflatable's canvas is less rigid than a rigid kayak of course, and cannot support the same load, prefer larger kayaks if you want to take equipment with you.

One last point, by law, you can't move more than 300m from the coast with an inflatable kayak... to take into consideration for your future purchase ;)

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