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Aire Outfitter II Tandem Inflatable Kayak

Aire Outfitter II Tandem Inflatable Kayak

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Aire Outfitter II Tandem Inflatable Kayak

Large tubes and low seat positions increase the stability of the Aire Outfitter II Tandem Inflatable Kayak, which means you and your paddling buddy won’t have a disappointing swimming-to-rafting ratio for your first whitewater seasons. An 18.5-inch bow and stern rise helps deflect waves while the 12.5-inch-diameter tubes boost balance. Supportive seat backs keep you comfortable while you paddle and steer, and PVC fabric with urethane cells increase this tandem kayak’s durability. The inflatable design makes the Outfitter II more stable than most hard kayaks, easy to transport, and easy to store. *Pump not included.

Bottom Line: Learn to run the rapids without taking repeated swims.

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Rating for this product: 5

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October 28, 2009

I recently borrowed one of these, and I have to say--this kayak is awesome! By far the best inflatable kayak I've paddled. I recently took this out by myself on an open-water reservoir, and just put my dry bag at the bow to even out the weight distribution since I had no partner to tandem with. It worked perfectly. I had no real problem tracking through the water despite being the only paddler and the flat bottom. Anybody with even basic paddling technique should have no issues. One thing I didn't anticipate was the fact that there are 'drains' along the bottom that allow the water to come in and out of the bottom of the boat. However, fully inflated, on flat water, the seat raises you high enough off the surface. But if you're taking this on a river (as it's originally designed for), you're probably going to get wet--even if you don't tip. That being said, that's part of paddling, so no big deal. I had no problem with stability even when the wind picked up and foot and a half waves started breaking. The only thing that I didn't love about it was that it is pretty wide. So if you're short, or have a paddle shorter than about 210cm, you'll have problems really 'digging in'. It inflated in less than 5 minutes with minimal effort with the Aire Barrel 4" pump, and deflated just as fast by open the valves and rolling it right up--fit right in my car's trunk!

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What's it take to get this efficiently inflated in a reasonable

What's it take to get this efficiently inflated in a reasonable time?

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September 25, 2009

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less than 5 minutes with the Aire barrel pump.

By: Backcountry.com Employee
September 30, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Easy fun on flat water

By: Backcountry.com Employee
September 30, 2009

We used this kayak on a lake and I can definitely say it was a fun, low stress experience. I was amazed at how quickly it inflated with the Aire barrel pump. It was ready to ride in less than 5 minutes! Granted, this kayak has horrible steer-ability given there is no seam or keel to maintain a trough line through the water, but two people working together with an intermediate level of paddle skillage can do well enough. Then again, this craft is meant for flowing water not flat water. We have two boys 10 and 12 and they could handle this craft independent of any help.

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Rating for this product: 4

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April 20, 2009

I took a inflatable Kayak to Bear Lake with my family. It was very easy to transport and to pump up and deflate. It was a lot of fun!!!!

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Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
1100D Preconstraint PVC, urethane AIREcells 
Length:
12ft 5in (380cm) 
Width:
41in (104cm) 
Tube Diameter:
12.5in (31cm) 
Thigh Straps:
No 
Storage Straps:
No 
Air Chambers:
[Chambers] 3; [Thwarts] 0 
Maximum Load:
525lb (238kg) 
Weight:
46lb (20.8kg) 
Paddler Skill:
Beginner, intermediate 
Recommended Use:
Beginner to intermediate whitewater 
Manufacturer Warranty:
10 Years 

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