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Airis

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The Airis™ Play is the perfect recreational inflatable kayak. The shorter length makes it easy to maneuver, whether you are exploring, or tackling whitewater. The bow keel and maximized rear skeg surface area deliver excellent tracking performance. Take Play exploring in coves, dive from it on a snorkeling adventure, or take it out in surf or river whitewater. Now you can take fun with you, wherever you go. AirPack™ backpack included!

Available in two lengths for different sized riders. Play is suitable for calm or whitewater and can be accessorized to fit your desired use.

The Airis Play is incredibly lightweight, extremely stable and is quick to set-up so you'll be in the water in no time.

Features:
• Hi-Pressure AirWeb™ hull & floor (patent pending)
• AirPack™ deluxe portaging backpack
• Adjustable back rest
• Bow keel & rear skeg for excellent tracking
• Splash guard
• Hi-Pressure air pump with gauge
• Two molded carrying handles
• Four D-rings for attaching accessories
• Storage bungee
• Two drain valves
• Two cup holders
• Bow bumper rail

User reviews

1 reviews

Overall rating 
 
4.8
Design 
 
5.0  (1)
Perfomance 
 
5.0  (1)
Quality 
 
4.0  (1)
Value / Money 
 
5.0  (1)
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(Updated: August 28, 2009)
Overall rating 
 
4.8
Design 
 
5.0
Perfomance 
 
5.0
Quality 
 
4.0
Value / Money 
 
5.0

Airis Play 8 rocks as an inflatable play boat

About the reviewer

Avid inflatable kayak paddler looking for something more fun than what has been available for the past decade.

Test environment

Various rivers up to class 3-4.

Review

The high pressure hull, flat bottom, short waterline and full bow make this boat perform like nothing else out there! It planes and spins like a hardshell, but rolls up and stows in your trunk (along with all the rest of your gear). At only 15 pounds it's super easy to right if you capsize and the low sides make re-entry a cinch. To trick it out for whitewater use I cut off the skeg, and added an NRS backband and thigh straps. Depending on leg length you may want to add additional D-rings to get the best thigh strap fit.

Conclusion

Awesome boat, and there are some killer deals to be found on the web - well worth the price!!

Check out video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fSPknnadrY
and
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u43QvPrPEg0

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Location: Bend, OR
Age: 38
Weight: 65.8 kgs
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