Airis Sport


Best Uses: Short excursions, day trips, flatwater, calm rivers, ocean surf, camping, traveling

Brand:  Airis – Walker Bay

Available At:Airis Sport 11

Number of Paddlers:  1

Stats:  Length 10’ – 11’, Width 33”, Weight 20 – 21 lbs, Load Capacity 250 – 275 lbs

Accessories Included:  Backpack with padded straps, high pressure air pump with gauge, repair kit, owner’s manual, bow keel and rear skeg, splash guard rim, cup holder, 2 sealing drain valves, mini Versa-Track accessory attachment system, 2 year warranty

Kayak Material:  UV treated, multi-layer PVC fabric and 7-layer polymer coated fabric with drop stitch fibers

Pros:  Stable, rugged, easy to lift, comfortable, great maneuverability, compact, easy entry and exit, sporty and fun, 2 year warranty, tons of accessories and features

Cons:  Once again I wonder why there is no 2-person version of this kayak

More About the Airis Sport

The Airis Sport comes in two different sizes.  The Sport 10 is built for small to medium paddlers and the Sport 11 is built for medium to large paddlers.  This kayak is so light… only 21 pounds.  Bring it with you easily anywhere you want to go to in the world.  It is extremely rigid, much like a hard-shell kayak and tracks really well.

The quality of the Airis Sport is excellent.  Slightly longer than the Airis Play with more bungee tie down cords, the Sport will literally take you anywhere you want to go.  Equipped with

  • cup holders
  • 2 sealing drain valves (any excess water drains right out)
  • lots of cargo loops
  • and backed by a 2 year warranty this inflatable kayak is solid and fun.

There is also the option of adding a GTS Pro Seat which offers supreme comfort and back support.  I would highly recommend this seat so that you are able to enjoy longer kayaking trips without any discomfort.

Very Rigid Material

Airis kayaks have extra material added in high wear areas and are built to last. They have more stretch and are more tear and scrape resistant than many other inflatable kayaks.

Airis kayaks will shock you with their rigidity and they are often compared to hard-shell kayaks. They are made using AirWeb High Pressure Construction which makes it possible to inflate an Airis kayak to more than 6.5 PSI or 0.45 bar. This is up to six times the maximum air pressure of other inflatable kayaks. Consequently they have a hull that is extremely rigid and durable without having to use any aluminum inserts or complicated frame parts. Assembly time therefore is extremely quick and simple.

The Sport Offers Great Performance

The Airis Sport comes with a bow keel and a rear skeg that really helps it to track nicely through the water. The shape of the Airis Sport allows for decent speeds while still providing good stability.  It will perform well in many different types of water which makes it quite versatile.Airis backpack

Imagine Carrying your Kayak in your Backpack

Each Airis kayak comes standard with a custom AirPack backpack. The AirPack is lightweight and comes with padded shoulder straps for extra comfort plus two sets of gear straps for your paddle and air pump. With the backpack you can carry your kayak anywhere including while riding your bike, taking the bus, onto an airplane or even onto a larger boat. It is highly portable.

Final Thoughts On the Airis Sport

I personally prefer the Airis Sport inflatable kayak over the Airis Play. It is slightly longer which will allow for a little bit better performance and speed. Also it has more bungee cords to be able to tie down gear. With a ton of accessories included this is a pretty cool inflatable kayak.Airis Sport

Pro Airis Sport

  • Very stable
  • Rugged and very rigid
  • Extremely light weight and easy to lift
  • Comfortable
  • Great maneuverability
  • Compact – fits into a backpack
  • Easy entry and exit
  • Sporty and fun
  • 2 year warranty
  • Tons of accessories and features

Against Airis Sport

  • I wish there was a tandem version of the Sport
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