Aire Kayaks
September 12, 2009 by IK World
Aire kayaks are extremely well known for being some of the best whitewater inflatable kayaks in the world. The AIRE company has been around for more than two decades and have been committed to providing cutting-edge whitewater kayaks since the day they started business. I know many people who wouldn’t even consider using an inflatable kayak unless it is an Aire kayak.
What makes Aire kayaks so special is that they use the top materials along with their unique AIREcell system and innovative designs to create reliable and extremely tough watercrafts. Their 10 year no fault warranty is the best in the business. For these reasons as well as the fact that their kayaks are manufactured in the USA, they have earned the great reputation that they have.
Below are the 8 Models of AIRE Kayaks…
- Aire Force – great for whitewater up to class IV, best for intermediate to advanced paddlers
- Aire Force XL – slightly larger version of the Force, great for taller or stockier paddlers or for those just needing extra room, suits the advanced beginner paddler to the advanced
- Aire Lynx – most popular in the Aire series, great for all day river adventures for paddlers of all levels
- Aire Lynx II – the two person version of the Lynx, great performance, will never let you down
- Aire Sea Tiger - versatile touring kayak, excellent for fishing, scuba-diving, or snorkeling
- Aire Super Lynx – perfect for flatwater as well as whitewater, extremely popular, extremely rugged
- Aire Outfitter I – originally designed for commercial outfitters, extremely sturdy, great for beginnners
- Aire Outfitter II – two person version of the Outfitter, very stable, excellent for families, dogs, beginner kayakers
What Makes AIRE kayaks so Special?
There are three main reasons why Aire kayaks have the awesome reputation that they do.
- Warranty – Their 10 year, no-fault warranty is literally the best in the business. No other company comes close to offering a warranty that great. In my opinion that just shows how completely confident they are in their product.
- Quality – Aire kayaks are consistently rated as the #1 choice of outfitters as well as private boaters in America. Their superior quality is known and respected.
- Performance – If you’ve got the skills, these inflatable kayaks will deliver in any type of whitewater. They are tough as nails and can withstand way more abuse then the human body can. They are durable, safe and extremely strong.
AIRE Kayak Material
So what makes Aire kayaks so tough? For one thing they have a sleek PVC-coated seamless tube-bottom. This creates the perfect platform for spins, surfs and quick ferries. They are constructed with the top quality preconstraint PVC fabric and urethane AIREcells. This allows for strength, durability and safety.
Each Aire kayak incorporates Aire’s unique AIREcell system. This system is designed with the following features:
- AIREcell Tube – This is a 14-mil clear urethane that is thermo-welded to ensure an aire tight finish and long life.
- Outer Shell – This is a PVC-coated outer-shell material that is constructed with a heavy-duty polyester base fabric. It covers all AIREcells and floors. This ensures that the kayak is 100% wrapped.
- AIREcell Floors – The I-beam, air mattress-type chambers are made with 400-denier nylon fabric with an 8-mil urethane coating for extra strength and stability. Amazingly Aire’s self-bailing floors can drain water in less than 5 seconds which is faster than any other kayaks on the market!
- Double Zippers – Aire uses full length zippers for easy AIREcell installation. Their zippers are rated 10 times the force exerted by the recommended inflation pressure.
- Valves – Their excellent quality Leafield one-way valves are completely reliable. They also have protective caps that screw down to help eliminate debris and accidental deflation.
Pictures provided by Aire.com
Are there any negatives to AIRE Kayaks?
Well they can be a little on the expensive side. These kayaks are hard-core. They are loved by many kayaking enthusiasts and most will be quick to brag about the phenomenal quality and performance of their Aire kayak. However you can bet they paid a pretty penny for it. In this case though, they are well worth every cent.
Final Thoughts on AIRE Kayaks…
What more can I really say. For whitewater kayaking, Aire has got the market covered. They offer excellent quality inflatable kayaks that will likely last you a lifetime with a little care. That’s not to say that there isn’t other great inflatable kayaks out there, but you will never be disappointed with an Aire kayak.
Read our comprehensive Aire kayak reviews for more detailed information and pictures.
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