Comments on: Types of Inflatable Kayak Materials http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/tips-advice/kayaking-general/types-of-inflatable-kayak-materials/ Comparisons and comprehensive reviews of inflatable kayaks, inflatable canoes, and other inflatable boats, as well as great paddling tips and advice. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:44:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Allison http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/tips-advice/kayaking-general/types-of-inflatable-kayak-materials/comment-page-1/#comment-643 Allison Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:56:50 +0000 http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/?p=5615#comment-643 Hi Adam, excellent questions... I did a little research but couldn't find anywhere that listed the different materials used for the different manufacturers so I compiled a basic little list myself... Advanced Elements, Aire, Airis, Bic, Coleman, Sea Eagle, Sevylor, Tributary and Stearns all use PVC. Innova uses Nitrylon - for most of their kayaks, and NRS uses Hypalon for some of their models. As far as the weight considerations I really don't know how the weight differs between the different materials and can't seem to find anyone who can say for sure. However I do know that the weight can vary greatly depending on the make and model of the kayak, the seams, valves, accessories, etc. as well as whether nylon or polyester are used. Also the thickness of the denier will greatly affect the weight. Typically the higher the denier the stronger the fabric and the more rigid the inflatable kayak... it can also mean a heavier boat. If you ever happen to find exactly which material weighs more, I would love to know as well. Hope this helps a little, thanks for your questions! Cheers, Allison Hi Adam, excellent questions…
I did a little research but couldn’t find anywhere that listed the different materials used for the different manufacturers so I compiled a basic little list myself…

Advanced Elements, Aire, Airis, Bic, Coleman, Sea Eagle, Sevylor, Tributary and Stearns all use PVC.
Innova uses Nitrylon – for most of their kayaks,
and NRS uses Hypalon for some of their models.

As far as the weight considerations I really don’t know how the weight differs between the different materials and can’t seem to find anyone who can say for sure. However I do know that the weight can vary greatly depending on the make and model of the kayak, the seams, valves, accessories, etc. as well as whether nylon or polyester are used. Also the thickness of the denier will greatly affect the weight. Typically the higher the denier the stronger the fabric and the more rigid the inflatable kayak… it can also mean a heavier boat.

If you ever happen to find exactly which material weighs more, I would love to know as well. Hope this helps a little, thanks for your questions!

Cheers, Allison

]]> By: Adam http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/tips-advice/kayaking-general/types-of-inflatable-kayak-materials/comment-page-1/#comment-638 Adam Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:45:57 +0000 http://www.inflatablekayakworld.com/?p=5615#comment-638 Do you know if there is a list of manufactders that use the different materials for thier boats? Also as well as strength considerations, the weight of the material would affect the portability of the craft (an important factor with inflateable kayaks). How does the weight compare between the different options? Adam CTO <a href="http://www.bluewatersports.co.uk" rel="nofollow">www.bluewatersports.co.uk</a> Do you know if there is a list of manufactders that use the different materials for thier boats? Also as well as strength considerations, the weight of the material would affect the portability of the craft (an important factor with inflateable kayaks). How does the weight compare between the different options?

Adam
CTO http://www.bluewatersports.co.uk

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