Aire Tributary Sawtooth
Best Uses: Day trips, flatwater, lakes, bays, calm rivers
Brand: Aire Tributary
Available At:
Number of Paddlers: 1
Stats: Length 13’ 3”, Width 32”, Weight 42.5 lbs, Load Capacity 400 lbs
Accessories Included: Removable skeg, 1 year warranty, carry case, repair kit, owners manual, comfortable seat (with option of adding a second seat), removable fin
Kayak Material: 900 denier tube fabric & 900 denier floor fabric
Pros: Stable, rugged, easy to lift, comfortable, great maneuverability, self-bailing, compact, easy entry and exit, fast, affordable, good length and lots of room
Cons: Aire’s Tributary kayaks are made in China and only offer a one year warranty where as many of Aire’s American made boats have a ten year warranty, is a little heavy considering it is a solo inflatable kayak
More About the Aire Tributary Sawtooth
Due to the design of the floor – it bends slightly up at each end – the Sawtooth is an extremely fast inflatable kayak… even faster than the Innova Sunny. You will not find a faster inflatable under 15’ long.
The Sawtooth has 32 cargo/seat loops that are great for roping down your gear as well as positioning one or two seats anywhere in the boat. It is extremely comfortable and has easy lift handles at the bow and stern for carrying to the water.
Built to be affordable, rugged, comfortable, sleek and fast, the Sawtooth won’t disappoint and is an excellent contender as one of the best inflatable kayaks for flat water paddling for under $800.
The Tributary Sawtooth is known to be stable and to track quite well especially with the fin in place. Aire’s Tributary brand of kayaks are much more affordable than other Aire kayaks and have a solid reputation. They do not offer the same awesome quality that Aire’s American made kayaks do, but they still hold up well. The Sawtooth comes with a one year warranty.
Final Thoughts On the Aire Tributary Sawtooth
If you are looking for a good inflatable kayak for well under $1000, the Aire Tributary Sawtooth is a really good buy. This kayak is great for all skill levels and will offer many hours of great paddling on flat waters. Plus it can hold up to 400 pounds so you can load her right up.
One thing that does bother me is the weight of this inflatable kayak. At just over 42 pounds the Sawtooth wil not be all that easy for one person to lift. It is possible, but could be a little awkward. I have a tandem inflatable kayak that weighs 45 pounds and I find it difficult to carry too far on my own. The extra weight could help with the performance but doesn’t make it so easy to travel with.
Click image for larger view
- Stable
- Rugged
- Easy to lift
- Comfortable
- Great maneuverability
- Compact
- Self-bailing
- Easy entry and exit
- Fast
- Lots of cargo and seat loop for roping down gear or adding an extra seat
- Good length and lots of room
- Tracks well with fin
- Affordable
Against Aire Tributary Sawtooth
- Made in China – as opposed to America and only offers a one year warranty
- Is fairly heavy for a solo inflatable kayak
The Aire Tributary Sawtooth Inflatable Kayak Is Available At:
- NRS – Aire Tributary Sawtooth
- Altrec Outdoors – Aire Tributary Sawtooth
We Also Recommend…
If you own or have used the Aire Tributary Sawtooth please leave a comment and share your thoughts with others.
Did You Know?By clicking on our links then shopping at Sea Eagle
, NRS, MPGear, Amazon, Altrec, Innova, Backcountry, REI, Water Outfitters or West Marine you are helping us to keep IKWorld growing. Thank you for supporting us at Inflatable Kayak World.
Print
