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Inflatable Kayaks

Carry your kayak on the plane!

Inflatable Kayaks are the answer to having your kayak with you no matter where you are traveling. Designed to be carried onto a plane..........these amazing kayaks also solves the problem for those traveling in campervans, rental vehicles without roof racks or even a bus. Nowhere to store a kayak at home? Your problem is solved! You can store your kayak under your bed!

Originally from Czech Republic where they had been building inflatable kayaks since the 1950’s, these kayaks are made of the same durable material as Zodiacs and whitewater rafts.

They come in all sizes for either single or double paddlers. Some are designed for sea kayaking, while those who are into white water kayaking will also find a range to choose from on the website.

Watch this video to see and hear about this compact,lightweight yet very durable, robust kayak.

Durable for Long Distance

Innova Kayaks are every bit as sturdy and tough as a solid kayak. One woman kayaked over 900 kilometres down the Niger River to Timbuktu. Another couple spent 5 months paddling around Micronesia. When they started their land travel they sent their kayak home in a box!

These kayaks are designed to be top performers in all weather and water conditions. Take a look and see for yourself.
Innova Kayak Products

Helios 1
Helios 11
Seaker
Seaker 1
Safari

are all suitable for both lakes and rivers as well as sea kayaking.

Twist
Double Twists
Solar
Sunny

are suited to flatwater lakes and rivers... but not as well suited for sea kayaking, although maybe they would be alright in calm conditions.

Check the full chart which gives a clear indication of which kayaks are suited to which conditions. This is a very important consideration when choosing your kayak.

Features of Innova Kayaks

2 year warranty
20 year life – should last a lifetime if looked after
Made of rubber and can therefore be recycled.
Easy Care – Use UV Protectant to give long life.
Many perform well in wind – Helios raced in 30-knot winds and 4-foot seas
Quick and Easy to deflate and pack – Wipe off with towel, deflate with large nozzles, no inside bladder so no extra drying when home.

Helios 11 is better for double kayaking while Sunny is better as a solo kayak.The Helios 11 has been the Readers' Choice Award from Sea Kayaker Magazine for the "Best Inflatable Kayak" for 6 years in a row!

Best Selling Innova Inflatable Kayaks

Twist
Double Twist
Helios 1
Helios 11
Solar
Safari
Sunny

For Detailed Kayak Product Information Click the Links in Each Box

Using Inflatable Kayaks for Fishing

Fishing Review says –

Class I Innova inflatable Solar kayak packs down to 8" X 12" X 18"
When dry the Solar weighs only 24 pounds
They did comprehensive tests in both salt and freshwater, while also evaluating with many species of fish.
Class 1 Innova has excellent storage.
It features an aluminium tracking fin which needs to be used each time for steerage.
This kayak offers reasonable stability although you need to take care when fishing
Excellent lower back support

The Safari is great in even rough conditions.

For full report - Review of the Solar Innova Inflatable Kayak

Kayak Paddles

For More Innova Kayak Products Click this Link Innova Kayak Products

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