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Buy it here from Airkayaks.com.
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2021 was a huge success for the kayak industry. Paddlesports in general are more popular than ever, due to increased interest in the outdoors. Anyone that looked for a specific model last year was lucky to find it. At Airkayaks.com, we were no exception, with over 150 models of inflatable kayaks and stand up paddleboards in stock (normally), we got down to only 30 in stock at one point.
We shipped out over 130 tons of kayaks to our customers in the last 6 months of the year alone, and we wanted to point out the top trends of 2021 and predict the top kayaks of 2022. Airkayaks.com is a full year, multi-brand (9) inflatable kayak supplier, plus, we actually test and review all brands of inflatable kayaks and SUPs on the market on goairkayaks.com. Needless to say, we have a dataset on our hands to determine what people bought, were searching for, which kayaks held up, which had warrantee issues, and what people were the most happy with for 2021. We hope this guide is helpful in your search for a new inflatable kayak in 2022.
We’re going to highlight 2021’s top tandem inflatable kayaks, best fishing inflatable kayaks, top solo inflatable kayaks, best whitewater inflatable kayak, top packable / travel inflatables, and most searched inflatable kayaks.
Stay tuned for Airkayaks predictions on: the top inflatable kayak for 2022, new kayaks for 2022, trends in the market, and what has changed with top kayak manufacturers for 2022.
Note: This article mentions pricing which is correct as of January 11, 2022. We do our best to maintain articles, but for up to date pricing please check Airkayaks.com.
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Airkayaks Top Tandem Inflatable Kayaks for 2021
1. Advanced Elements Convertible Elite – AE1007E ($1099)+ AE1007DS (Limited Edition Blue Color – $949)
Photo Cred: Airkayaks Customer Kyle K.
By the numbers, there is no other kayak more popular than the Advanced Elements Convertible series kayaks. These kayaks are made with multiple options (seats, floor, bag, etc) and in multiple colors (Red, Green, DS Blue
2022 Red Paddle Co Range Highlights:2 New Boards – 12′ Compact, and 12′ Voyager – Redesigned Compact Line – Upgraded Carry Bag on most models – New Paddle Designs – Upgraded Bungee system on most boardsKyle McKinney – Airkayaks.com
We recently received details on the 2022 Red Paddle Co’s inflatable SUP lineup. Red Paddle Company inflatable boards are well-known throughout the world for their ruggedness, innovation and performance – each Red board is the result of rigorous quality assurance during the 72 hours of build time. Red Paddle Co’s private board facility is touted to be completely waste free with all materials being reused or recycled.
2022 Red Paddle Co Range Highlights
2 New Boards – 12′ Compact, and 12′ VoyagerRedesigned Compact LineUpgraded Carry Bag on all models*New Paddle DesignsUpgraded Bungee system on all applicable boards
About Red Paddle Co
Throughout the past 14 years, Red Paddle Co has been the industry leader, racking up numerous awards throughout the product line, including Gear of the Year from Outside, Men’s Journal and Backpacker magazines. Innovative features include the game-changing Titan dual action pump, Monocoque Structural Laminate (MSL) fusion material technology, Rocker Side Stiffening (RSS) system, the Forward Flex Control (FFC) nose rod on the racing boards and the Compact low-profile boards.
Red Paddle’s philosophy? If you plan on taking to the water on an inflatable board then you need a super durable board that is up for the challenge. And if you haven’t seen them, the Red Paddle endurance videos – pitting Red Paddle boards against teens, dogs, tractors, big rigs, martial arts and more – are definitely a testament to durability.
Predictions for 2022 Hit Features
In each year, Red always seems to surprise with a homerun new feature or board in every year, In 2020, Red Paddle Company raised the bar by offering an unheard-of 5 year warranty on all Red Paddle boards (with product registration), the result of the Red Paddle TEC quality assurance program. For 2021, they redesigned the Titan pump into the best in class Titan 2 pump (easily the best included pump offered with any SUP on market). This model year – 2022, we expect the hit to be the redesigned ATB (All Terrain Bag) Transformer Bag.
2022 Red Paddle Co ATB Transformer Board Bag
Brand-new for 2022 and exclusively available with 2022 boards is the ATB Transformer Bag. Its not just a highly engineered adjustable and ergonomic paddle board bag but also a revolutionary bag-less carry system that has been designed with all paddle boarders in mind.
For adventurers, you can now go further and access more remote waterways without the need of a heavy bulky bag. Inflating your board at more remote waterways (previously inaccessible with an inflated or rigid board) is now a real possibility.Equally as perfect for families, it’s now easier, quicker and more convenient to pack up your kit
One of the most common questions we get about the Blackfoot 130 Inflatable kayak is: How do I outfit it for fishing? As one of the most fully featured gear haulers around, we put the Blackfoot to the test and will provide tips and tricks to get everything possible out of the Blackfoot 130 from Aquaglide.
First – where do you put your paddles when fishing?
To do this we recommend paddle holders from the brand Yakattack. These are available almost anywhere and the street price is about $15 each.
Installation of Yakattack Rotogrip Paddle Holder on the Blackfoot 130
When installing the Yakattack Rotogrip Paddle Holder on to the Blackfoot 130 inflatable kayak you need to make sure you have the correct baseplate and be aware of correct bolt sizing.
YakAttack product requires a YakAttack baseplate. A Scotty base will not work. There are a few different YakAttack bases on the market and it may not be obvious which one to choose.
The correct base is the Mighty Mount Switch. This base is for what YakAttack describes as old school deck mounts. Note this mount comes with 1-inch stainless steel bolts.
The one-inch bolts are too long for the kayak mounting pad. The kayak requires 7/8-inch bolts. To allow the 1-inch bolts to work in this application put the washers that come with the bolt before inserting to the bases. The washer prevents the bolt from going down into the recessed hole.
Alternatively, you could locate 7/8-inch bolts and washer that fit inside the recessed holes.
Next, where do I put my beverage?
We recommend the Aquaglide Cupholder for this. Available at Airkayaks and it has a street price of $19.95. The cupholder is unique from the Yakattack or Railblaza mounts because it can fit in either the side molle strips or the universal baseplate. We can verify that your favorite hot and cold beverages will fit great!
Next – Mounting Rod Holders on the Blackfoot 130
The Blackfoot 130 comes with a nice cooler with 4 integrated rod holders, which is best used when it FILLED up with ice or something solid. The cooler will be a bit flimsy without this. With 9 universal mounts, you can really go crazy with rod holders. Railblaza, Yakattack, Ram Mounts, and Scotty brand all offer a variety of mounts, priced between $20 and $30 typically. If you are buying the rod holder, make sure it comes with a base plate as each brand requires a unique base plate.
Make sure to get it on Camera
Weve tested tons of mounts and found that the best Cell Phone mount comes from the brand Railblaza, with a street price of $35. There are many GoPro / action cam mounts
Crystal is a full time Van Lifer, Full-time adventurers and with her husband Brian, they share van life hacks, travel tips, adventure ideas, and inspiration for how you can live on the road. We sent Crystal and Brian the Tahe Beach LP2 Inflatable Kayak and they put it to the test on a trip to Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. This Guide offers tips, tricks, and why its worth fitting an inflatable kayak into your own Van life or RV lifestyle. You will hear Crystal’s Top 5 reasons to choose the Tahe Beach LP2 Inflatable Kayak for your Van Life Adventures. To the interview.
First – tell us about why you started Van Life?
Crystal – travel coordinator & wellness-on-the-road affiecienado
I’m a serial entrepreneur and long-time vegan. My health was a disaster for about 20 years before I found a healer that introduced me to food as medicine. I went from being a chronic dieter with multiple eating disorders along with a long list of health issues to reversing all my conditions naturally and starting an online health-based business showing others how they could do the same. My goal while I was ‘sick’ was to travel around the world and experience as much of life as possible while here on Earth. So that is exactly what I’m doing now.
Brian. – chief video editor & van driver
I’ve been a traveling audio engineer, tour, and production manager for about 20 years. After the tour industry went downhill in 2020 it gave me the opportunity to think about how I could put all my skills together and find new ways to make money. When we realized I wouldn’t be touring again anytime soon, Crystal and I decided we’d just “make me a job”. And that’s exactly what we did.
We believe in the power every single person has to create a life of adventure and live life outside the box.
Vanhalla Adventures (website & youtube channel) is here to help you get into van life. Now to the inflatable kayaking interview…
Where do you put the kayak to store it?
The Tahe Beach LP2 Inflatable Kayak is the perfect size to fit under bed “in the garage”. It could also fit in Thule storage up top.
Crystal and Brian’s Vanlife “Garage” Under the Bed
How long did the Inflatable Kayak take to pump up?
About 3 minutes
Brian Pumping the Tahe Beach LP2 Inflatable Kayak with the included double action hand pump.
Would you take it on a hike?
With this inflatable kayak, we would attempt a 1-2 mile hike but only with the destination being to a lake. We wouldnt pack anything else. We wouldn’t take this one on an overnight camping trip. I’m excited
Finally inventory has started to arrive at Airkayaks. With over 150 inflatable kayaks and iSUPs offered at Airkayaks, we saw inventory dwindle to less than 30 models in stock at one point this summer.
Todays most popular kayaks, the Blackfoot Angler 130, and Advanced Elements AirVolution2 are both in stock at Airkayaks.com, along with great kayaks for 1 or 2 paddlers from as low as $299.
Below are a list of In-Stock Kayaks as of 9/5/21 and the next availability date for out of stock kayaks.
If you are not sure which kayak is right for you, try our FIND MY KAYAK quiz.
Call us at 833-743-0199 with questions.
And use code GOAIRKAYAKS for a free Airkayaks Hat with order!
Advanced Elements In Stock
AE3030 AirVolution2AE3029 AirVolutionAE1020-PP Firefly – $274 with code GOAIRKAYAKSFIREFLYAE3023 Island Voyage 2AE1007G AdvancedFrame Convertible GreenAE1006 StraitEdge Self BailingAE1006 StraitEdge AnglerAE3021 PackliteAE1062 Lotus YSUPAE1010 Hula SUPAE1064 Fishbone SUPAE3022-G Ultralite kayak – End of AugustAE1007-E Convertible Elite – Open for Pre-Order (note – we can make a Convertible Elite with our 1007DS Floor)
Advanced Elements Coming Soon
AE1017-O Sport – Early SeptemberAE1055 Angler Pro – Early SeptemberAE1009XE – Mid SeptemberAE1012R – Mid SeptemberAE1007-DS – OctoberAE1044XL – OctoberAE1044XLC – OctoberAE1017DS – OctoberAE1007R AdvancedFrame Convertible Red – September
Tahe Sport In Stock
Tahe Beach LP1 inflatable Kayak (free Feather Pump with purchase)Tahe Beach LP2 inflatable Kayak (free Feather Pump with purchase)Tahe Beach LP3 inflatable Kayak (free Feather Pump with purchase)Tahe Breeze Wing 11 SUPTahe Beach Wing 11 SUP – on sale at $399Tahe SUP-YAK 11-6 – Now Open to Preorder – Ships in September!!!!
Tahe Sport Coming Soon
Tahe SUP-YAK 10-6 – NovemberTahe SUP-YAK Conversion Kits – late September
Aquaglide In Stock
Cascade 10 iSUP – floor model available at discountCascade 11 iSUP – floor model available at discountKush 11 iSUPBlackfoot Angler 130Chelan 120Chelan 155Deschutes 110Deschutes 130Deschutes 140Navarro 110Navarro 130Navarro 145Chinook 100Backwoods Expedition 85 – floor model available at discountBackwoods Purist 65 – floor model available at discountBackwoods Angler 75 – floor model available at discountBlackfoot Angler 11 SUPRoam 12-6 SUPMcKenzie 125
Aquaglide Coming Soon
Chelan 140 – mid-SeptemberChinook 120 – Sold Out for SeasonChinook 90 – Sold out for SeasonBlackfoot Angler 160 – Sold Out for Season
Kokopelli In Stock
Moki 1XPDRogueNirvanaRogue R-DeckTwainRecon
Kokopelli Coming Soon
Moki – Lite – October
Aire / NRS
Tomcat Solos – Blue and Red in StockTomcat Tandems – expected in October Star Paragon 1 in StockStar Raven 2 in Stock
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Airkayaks.com Labor Day Sale is now live! Save 20% on in Stock Aquaglide products. Save up to 60% on bundles and accessories.
10%ACC – 10% off accessories with purchase of Kayak or SUP20% off Aquaglide Cascade, Kush and Blackfoot iSUPs, Backwoods Rafts, in stock Chelan, Deschutes, Navarro, and Blackfoot Kayaks – Labor Day Sale – While inventory lasts. Sale ends on or before 9/6/2021.$50 Carbon Paddle Upgrade – Add SKU WAVE-UPGRADE to cart to upgrade your system paddle to CARBON. Must add (2) to cart for tandem kayaks. Must be purchased with kayak(s) and upgrade bundles.$50 off Basic Bundle on: Aquaglide Deschutes, Aquaglide Chelan, Aquaglide Navarro, and Aquaglide Blackfoot 130 Kayaks (a $124.99 – $189.98 value, now a $30 solo or $80 tandem adder to kayak price)GOAIRKAYAKSFIREFLY – $25 off Advanced Elements AE1020PP Firefly Inflatable Kayak
Airkayaks always offers free shipping and no tax on kayaks and iSUPs above $398. We are now offering free shipping to Canada above $625.
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Huge announcement from Airkayaks.com – we are now offering Free Shipping to Canada!
Simply place any kayak over $625 Canadian into cart and you will be offered free shipping via Fedex Ground!
Customers will be responsible for import fees/taxes billed by 3rd parties.
Our goal is to make enjoying paddlesports easy for all and this includes our customers north of the border.
Call 833-743-0199 for questions.
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Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a wonderful workout. Just getting out on the water works your core, your legs and improves balance and focus. Adding Yoga SUP to the mix dials the workout up to 11 (or 15 in my case – newb yogi alert). To some, getting into the sport is a daunting task, even without the added layer of selecting the right hardware. This guide is meant to make it easy to pick your board and strike your first pose! To the review. We call out the Best Yoga SUP boards for a variety of paddling situations and budgets below.
Hala Asana 10Tahe SUP YAK 10-6Aquaglide Kush 11Red Activ 10-8Advanced Elements Lotus 10Pau Hana Moon Mist 10
The TOP Yoga Boards
Lets talk about our curated board selection. Airkayaks only carries boards that we THOURUGHLY vet for quality and durability. These boards range in price from $529 to $1399.
Advanced Elements Lotus YSUPHala AsanaPau Hana Surf Supply Moon MistRed Activ
And two boards not specifically branded for Yoga:
Aquaglide KushTahe 10-6 SUP-YAK
Typical Features of all Yoga Boards
Stability – all Yoga SUP boards are designed to be stable.
Rigidity – all Yoga SUP boards are designed to be rigid on the water
Width – Yoga SUP boards are typically wider than their all around counterparts with most measuring 32-34″ in width. Also the boards are typically “square” meaning the width runs the majority of the board where an all around board will have an oval profile.
Comparison Table
Best Yoga SUP Value – Advanced Elements Lotus YSUP
At $699, the Advanced Elements Lotus YSUP packs tremendous value into its 10′ size.
Package: To start, the package now includes a paddle and a pump, so its straight from the box to the water. The carrying backpack is more slim than some of the other boards in this review so it will not fit much extra gear.
Design: Advanced Elements has a 3/4 length traction pad, so the majority of the board is usable, and has a nice shoulder strap (which keeps the grip handle out of the center). The colorway is a nice, white / grey / green with a lotus flower near the top.
Stability: This board offers average stability for a 10′ x 32″ board. To get better stability, you would need to size up your board (either width or length).
Alternate Use: 3 removable tracking fins make the board track well when used as an all around, and this board would also be great as a versatile kids board.
Rated at 4/5 stars as a Yoga SUP, this board is a great option for all.
Top 3 Yoga SUP Board – Hala Asana
Stability: At 10′ and 34″ wide, the Hala Asana is an incredibly stable yoga board.
Design: Known
For the 2nd time of the year, we have open to buy inventory of the Chelan 155 and Blackfoot 160 inflatable kayaks from Aquaglide!
Last time we had the Blackfoot 160s they sold out in 6 minutes. This batch is currently en route to Airkayaks.com, and expected to ship before the end of August.
As they say, here for now, but not for long!
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