Innova Orinoco

Best Uses: River trekking up to class IV rapids

Brand:  Innova

Available At:

• Altrec Outdoors
• Innova

Number of Paddlers:   2

Stats:  Length 13’ 3”, Width 41”, Weight 55 lbs, Load Capacity 770 lbs

Accessories Included:  Drybag/Backpack, repair kit, owners manual, quick release thigh straps, multiple hand grips, no-slip bench seats

Kayak Material:  1200-denier Nytrylon

Pros:  Stable, rugged, easy to lift, versatile, comfortable, great maneuverability and agility, compact, easy entry and exit, loads of baggage capacity!

Cons:  Swept-up ends tend to catch the wind, has tendency to stall on flat water

More About the Innova Orinoco

The Innova Orinoco is a really interesting inflatable canoe.  With the bench seats it can be paddled from a kneeling position using thigh straps or from a sitting position (on the benches) in calmer water.  It was designed for river trekking and will hold a weeks worth of gear plus two people easily without being cramped, as well as allow for maneuvering through up to class IV rapids.

Costing a little bit more money than many other inflatable canoes the Orinoco is not for everybody.  It is a specialized inflatable canoe that is a little heavier, a little pricier and for a specific use.  It is especially geared for the outdoor enthusiast that wants to do long river treks in a boat that can handle just about any situation and easily be converted for flatwater paddling all the while holding an excessive amount of gear and supplies.  It comes equipped with pressure relief floor valves, adjustable rigid thwarts and multiple hand grips.

Beware of the Flatwater…

This is an impressive river boat that will likely surprise many in its agility and maneuverability.  However, though it is advertised as being great on flatwater as well, it has a tendency to stall on flat stretches and can get caught in the wind with its swept-up ends.  Also there is no real back support for longer flatwater paddling.   That being said, if your main purpose is to do some pretty major river excursions the Orinoco will likely impress even the hardest skeptic.

Final Thoughts On the Innova Orinoco

This canoe means business and it will get you where you need to go with ease and style as well as with one heck of a large load capacity. The Orinoco is rugged and sturdy and is one of the best inflatable river treking canoes around. If this canoe suits your needs, it is well worth the money.

Pro Innova Orinoco

• Stable
• Rugged
• Versatile
• Comfortable – but not for long flatwater trips as their is no back support
• Great maneuverability and agility
• Compact
• Easy entry and exit
• Loads of baggage capacity!

Against Innova Orinoco

• Swept-up ends tend to catch the wind
• Has tendency to stall on flat water
• Lack of back support for flat stretches

The Innova Orinoco Inflatable Canoe Is Available At:

• Altrec Outdoors – Innova Orinoco Inflatable Canoe

• Innova – Innova Orinoco Inflatable Canoe

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• Sea Eagle 380X
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If you own or have used the Innova Orinoco please leave a comment and share your thoughts with others.

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