Aqua Spirit Drop stitch 2 person Inflatable Kayak Review including pros & cons. Affordable and within Budget!
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New to the Kayak world but big contenders in the world of stand up paddle boards, also referred to as SUP, is the brand “Aqua Spirit”. A trusted well known brand for SUP users, though lesser know for its most recent addition to their range - The Aqua Spirit Kayaks.
They’ve used there in depth knowledge of high PSI SUP’s and created Drop stitch floor Kayaks with high PSI making them the ultimate go to option for inflatable kayaks.
The Aqua Spirit Kayak comes in two different models, the one person version and the two person version. Its the two seater one I’m sharing our experience with in this blog.
Although rumour has it the one person option is equally as good, only with one less seat and smaller!
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This all inclusive Kayak package is an absolute steal of a Deal. The Best package buy I can find online at the moment. The two person Kayak package includes all of the following:
Premium 2 person kayak
2x Cushioned Kayak Seats
Foot Rests
2x Central Fin
Paddle Holder Straps
Integrated Tie Down Bungee Straps for Storage & 4 Carry Handles
2x 4-shaft Aluminium Paddles
Carry Backpack
Rapid inflation Pump
Change Mat
Waterproof Phone Case
Repair kit
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
Multipurpose use, Suitable for lakes, rivers, canals and calm seas
Extremely good handling and Tracking - Stays straight, even when not paddling. No spinning round at all
The front is steady, no zigzagging when paddling like lesser examples of inflatable kayaks
Fast kayak to paddle, can go at a really good speed
Extremely stable - Me along with numerous of my family & friends have used it and managed to stand up, jump in the water to swim and then clamber back in to the boat without issue
Easy to get in and out the boat due to its stability, minimal risk of capsizing in my opinion
Drop stitch floor which hugely improves performance and comfort, High pressure side Chambers further enhance this
2x Large Tracking Fins - Means the boat is easy to paddle and requires minimal effort when compared to other Kayaks without Fins
Streamline design adds to performance & Speed
High quality build and materials. Built to stand the test of time and endure tough use, made from a hardwearing PVC
Good size boat for 2 people, enough room without it feeling cramped
integrated storage in the form of bungee cord, front and back
Ease or portage with 4 Integrated carry handles at both sides, Bow and Stern
Backpack that’s big enough to contain everything
comes with Paddles (unlike most)
Rapid inflation pump included
Under half the price of most Drop Stitch Kayaks
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Cons: (Minimal cons that I can think of)
If using the 2 person alone, I find it difficult to lift in and out of the water by myself, due to the size and weight of it. It paddles ok with solo use, but portage is tricky when using it solo (I’m a 5ft 2 Woman)
I prefer inflated Kayak seats as I find them more comfortable
Large Fins mean that if entering the water via a shelving beach you’d have to get your feet wet, in order to walk it out to where it floats (to avoid damage to the Fin/bottoming out). It can be used without the Fins attached if preferred though.
We’re super impressed with the performance of this kayak, it’s faster than other inflatables we have and always wins the race when we challenge our friends to a race up the river. It tracks like a dream, remaining straight even when not paddling, no spinning round and no zigzagging of the front when paddling either.
Friends and family that have used it have all commented on what a delight it is to paddle and how much better it seems than non drop stitch floor kayaks.
A particularly popular feature is how stable it is, so much so that you can stand up in it to jump in the water and my husband has even sat on the side with his legs in the water with me sat in the front seat. My friends and I are into wild swimming and we’ve all been able to climb back into it from the water without capsizing it.
Its had a lot of use by a range of different people who have shared days out on the water with us, from total novices to experienced kayakers, and not a single capsize to date, no punctures, no signs of wear and tear. Nothing but positive Experiences for everyone.
This kayak really does have all the features and Spec needed for a fantastic day spent on the water.
It provides fantastic value for money and is at the cheaper end on the scale in terms of budget for a two person drop stitch kayak.
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