Innova Helios II

Best Uses: Traveling/Vacations, day trips, flat waters, slow rivers, calm ocean, camping

Brand:  Innova

Available At:

• Altrec Outdoors
• Innova
• Amazon
• REI

Number of Paddlers:  2

Stats:  Length 12’ 6”, Width 30”, Weight 33 lbs, Load Capacity 396 lbs

Accessories Included:  Drybag backpack (fits everything including kayak, pfd, 4-piece paddle, spare paddle, bailer, throwbag and footpump!), thin nylon bag that fits over kayak

Kayak Material:  Low stretch polyester and heavy duty rubber coated 1,200 denier Nitrylon exterior, Lite-pack interior to reduce weight and packed size.

Pros:  Stable, light weight, easy to lift, comfortable, lots of storage space, great maneuverability, compact, easy entry and exit, inflates very quickly

Cons:  You have to sit on the floor of the kayak (you will definitely have a wet butt), water gets in easily and doesn’t drain (but not excessive).

More About the Innova Helios II

I will keep this very short as the full review on the Innova Helios I has all the details.  They are virtually the same boat except that this is the two person version.  This inflatable kayak is completely perfect for traveling as it is light weight and stores so small that you can fit it under most airline seats.  This is an excellent kayak for flat waters.  For better tracking with this tandem model I would highly recommend purchasing the optional rudder – it makes a huge difference in keeping your kayak going straight!  This Helios is rugged and solid. It will likely last you a very long time with a little care.

Please read the review for the Innova Helios I for much more details.

Final Thoughts On the Innova Helios II

Innova has made a really great name for themselves in the inflatable kayak market. The Helios is not only an excellent quality boat but also very affordable. It is a great kayak for lakes, oceans and calm rivers and is perfect for traveling. The only downside to the Helios is the fact that there is no seat. You have to sit on the floor of the kayak. It is not uncomortable but you will get wet and it could use better back support. I would highly recommend adding in a seat of your own (possibly the seats from the Innova Sunny) or even some type of padding. That would make a huge difference.

Pro Innova Helios II

• Stable
• Light weight
• Easy to lift
• Fairly comfortable
• Lots of storage space
• Great maneuverability
• Compact
• Easy entry and exit
• Inflates very quickly

Against Innova Helios II

• Have to sit on the floor of the kayak – you will get wet
• Water doesn’t drain once inside the kayak – handy to have a water pump with you

The Innova Helios II inflatable kayak is available at:

• Altrec Outdoors –  Innova Helios II Inflatable Kayak

• Innova – Innova Helios II Inflatable Kayak

• Amazon – Innova Helios II Inflatable Kayak

• REI – Innova Helios II Inflatable Kayak

We Also Recommend…

• Sea Eagle FastTrack
• Sea Eagle 340X
• Innova Sunny
• Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Convertible
• Aire Super Lynx

If you own or have used the Innova Helios II please leave a comment and share your thoughts with others.

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