Tandem


Whitewater Inflatable Kayaks

Below are the tandem inflatable kayaks that are best suited for whitewater paddling.  These boats will perform best in rivers and range from easy play-boating to high performance kayaks.  Be sure to read the reviews to know what class of rapids they can handle.  Most of them can be paddled solo if chosen but are built for two people.  These whitewater inflatable kayaks are excellent for taking on your travels and most of them are easily carried by one person.

Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2

This is a great kayak.  Suitable for many different water conditions it is a self-bailing kayak that also has an aluminum bow and stern frame that will improve the tracking on open water.  Extremely stable, very versatile and great for either one or two people.   Read full review.

Sea Eagle 380X

The 380x is my favorite of Sea Eagles explorer kayaks.  It is truly a inflatable kayak.  It is so sturdy, rugged. comfortable and stable.  It is very versatile and can handle any water type.  Excellent self-bailing tandem inflatable kayak that can also be paddled easily while solo.   Read full review.

Sea Eagle 420X

The 420x is great for families, dogs, major camping trips and for anyone who just really needs the extra room.  It can hold a whopping 853 pounds and easily fits two adults and at least one child or a couple of dogs.  This is truly the ultimate family expedition inflatable kayak that is tough and very stable.   Read full review.

Aire Lynx II

The Lynx II is one of the pricier tandem kayaks available but if you have the funds, it is well worth spending on this inflatable kayak.  For one it is a performance king, two it weighs only 39 pounds (very light for a tandem), three it can be loaded up with 475 pounds and four it will never let you down.  It is one of the best selling inflatable river kayaks for good reason.   Read full review.

Aire Outfitter II

The Outfitter II is for the beginner to novice whitewater paddler.  Designed with absolute stability in mind, you will have no trouble getting through the rapids while remaining in absolute control.   Read full review.

Aire Tributary Strike IITributary Strike inflatable kayak

Great for whitewater as well as flat water.  Very versatile kayak, not super fast, but extremely stable.  Extremely well constructed with a five year warranty.  Expect comfort and ease of use.   Read full review.

Aire Super Lynx

The Super Lynx was designed to be able to glide nicely on flatwater and still handle the rapids of a raging river all the while being able to hold up to six hundred pounds.  It reminds me of a jack of all trades kind of boat but an expert at none.  It has great versatility and is backed by a 10 year warranty.  It is excellent for families, dogs and anyone looking for a stable, roomier inflatable kayak that can go on any type of water.  It will probably last you forever.   Read full review.

Aire Tributary Tomcat TandemTributary Tomcat Tandem

Offers a lot of space and fairly good load capacity for a whitewater kayak.  It is best suited for recreational use, not for hard core every day paddlers.. This kayak is great for camping, families and river playing. Tributary is the imported line of Aire kayaks that has a one year warranty and a much more affordable price tag.   Read full review.

NRS Bandit II

Environmentally friendly whitewater kayak that can handle up to class IV rapids.  Extremely light, great for traveling, performance not too bad.  The Bandit II is great for two people or works well for one larger person.  A little tippy, so not so good on flat water.   Read full review.

Sea Eagle FastTrack

The FastTrack is very similar in size, cargo capacity and durability to the Sea Eagle 380X. However it has the major advantage of being shaped for faster speeds as well as weighing twelve pounds less. This kayak can be paddled by two people or converted into a solo inflatable kayak. It is ideal for whitewater and can handle up to class III rapids. Read full review.

Sevylor Tahiti Classic

We have put the very affordable Sevylor Tahiti in the whitewater section because it is self-bailing and is advertised as good for rivers. However keep in mind this is a very basic inflatable kayak and should stay only in calmer water.Read full review.

Sevylor XK2

The XK2 has quite a bit of room  for two people to be very comfortable even with some gear. It can handle many different types of water but was mainly constructed for rivers. It has good versatility and it is Sevylor XK2 Inflatable Kayaklightweight and ideal for traveling. Read full review.