NRS MaverIK

Best Uses: Recreation, lake, ocean, calm river (class I or II)

Brand:  NRS

Available At:

• Mountain Plus
• NRS Web

Number of Paddlers:  1

Stats:  Length 9’ 9”, Width 35.5”, Weight 31 lbs, Load Capacity unknown

Accessories Included:  10 year warranty, repair kit

Kayak Material:  1100 Denier Hypalon

Pros:  Stable, rugged, easy to lift, comfortable, great maneuverability, compact, easy entry and exit. 10-year warranty, very user-friendly, great for traveling

Cons:  You sit on the floor of this kayak so you will get wet, no cargo straps or thigh straps

More About the NRS MaverIK

NRS created the MaverIK so that paddlers of all skill levels could have fun in the rapids and on the river.  It is very stable with its 35.5-inch width and anyone therefore can take on their favorite play hole.   There is no skeg but amazingly this inflatable kayak tracks quite well on flatwater and will respond fairly quickly on many different types of water.  It is a great boat for just starting out and if you are an advanced paddler you will likely find the MaverIK will give you countless hours of great performance.  It is extremely durable and will take years of abuse.

At 31 pounds this kayak is very light weight and can easily be transported anywhere you are going.  It is a smaller inflatable kayak and I would not recommend it for a larger person.  The MaverIK II may be a better option for some as it can hold more weight and will provide more room.  There are no cargo straps or thigh straps included with the MaverIK and to me this is one of its main downsides.  For this reason it is not a kayak to be used on strong rapids or for longer trips.  It is best suited for calm rivers (with no rolling) and flatwater or a calm ocean.  It is a recreational kayak for everyday use but it is not a high performance model.

If you are looking for a more advanced performance model than I would suggest you take a look at the NRS MaverIK Performance.  This version of the Mav offers thigh straps and foot braces and will be much better suited to a more advanced paddler looking for a higher performance whitewater kayak.

Final Thoughts On the NRS MaverIK

Basically the NRS MaverIK is a recreational, everyday, user-friendly inflatable kayak that will perform very well on calmer waters.  For this reason it is often used by Outfitters as rental boats.  It is sturdy and rugged and will certainly last a long time.  The material is very resistant to abrasion and UV rays.  This is a solid inflatable kayak and for not a bad price.    Plus you know you have some great security when the company offers a 10-year warranty.  If you plan on doing mostly tandem paddling, check out the MaverIK II.

Pro NRS MaverIK

• Stable
• Rugged
• Easy to lift – no problem for one person
• Comfortable
• Great maneuverability
• Compact
• Easy entry and exit
• Very user-friendly
• 10-year warranty

Against NRS MaverIK

• You sit on the floor of this kayak so you will get wet
• No cargo straps or thigh straps

NRS MaverIK Video

Want to see the NRS MaverIK inflatable kayak in action? Watch the NRS MaverIK Video.

The NRS MaverIK Inflatable Kayak Is Available At:

• Mountain Plus – NRS MaverIK Inflatable Kayak

• NRS Web – NRS MaverIK Inflatable Kayak

We Also Recommend…

• NRS MaverIK II
• NRS MaverIK Performance
• Aire Tributary Strike I
• Sea Eagle 340X
• Advanced Elements Advanced Frame

If you own or have used the NRS MaverIK please leave a comment and share your thoughts with others.

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