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Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak

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The high-performance, self-bailing Tomcat Solo inflatable kayak from Aire offers a fun and easy way to explore your favorite waters.

Mildly rockered, 3-chamber hull offers agility on the river yet tracks well on calm water
Thick, PVC-coated nylon I-beams offer superior strength and stability
PVC-coated polyester reinforces outer shell and enhances puncture and tear resistance; highly durable vinyl bladders offer superior flotation
Self-bailing floor quickly drains water
Seat with backrest offers comfortable back support
High-quality Summit valves make inflation easy; protective caps screw down securely to eliminate debris and accidental deflation
12 pairs of cargo loops allow easy attachment of accessories and gear; large carry loops at bow and stern ease transport to the water
Includes repair kit: 6 x 6 in. PVC, vinyl, and urethane-coated nylon; Summit 2 valve wrench and adapter; tubing adapter; adhesive patch, prep pads; instructions and sandpaper

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Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak Customer Reviews

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Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak

3.6

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Stable (5)
Easy to paddle (4)
Comfortable (3)
Good maneuverability (3)

Cons

Heavy (5)

Best Uses

Day trip (5)
Rapids (4)
Rivers (4)

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Apr

2013

4.0

Stable and well-made

By Easton Mark

from Easton, PA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak:

Got this to take the kids down II's and easy III's. Not too bad with paddler (235 lbs) and passenger (45 lbs). A little sluggish, but that's the trade-off for stability and price. If you have basic WW paddling skills, you can hit eddies, ferry, and front and side surf with an exaggerated lean. Get thigh straps!

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Jul

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Best bang for your buck

By Whitewater junky

from Albany, Oregon

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy

Best Uses

Day Trips
Kayak Camping
Rapids
Rivers
Whitewater up to class IV

Comments about Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak:

I've owned two of these for years now. I have taken them on many Oregon rivers including Deschutes, Rogue, White Salmon, Clackamas, Mckenzie, Cal Salmon and more. They are a very capable boat in waters up to class IV and are a good stable kayak for beginners to learn in. They are a little heavy but they are tough as nails. I put mine through a ton of abuse and have never had to do any repairs. Don't waste your money on lesser boats like Sevylors, Sea Eagles, Advanced Elements etc. There are nicer kayaks but they cost twice as much. These are the best all around value and unless you are dropping 20 foot waterfalls and surfing huge class V waves, they will handle anything you can throw at them!

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Mar

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

tough to beat for the money

By jstray

from Pleasant Grove, UT

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Compact
Easy to Paddle
Stable

Cons

Heavy
Slow

Best Uses

Day Trips
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak:

I own two of these and they have served me well. Pretty tough (I have yet to have to repair one) and they are nice and stable for newbies I take down whitewater. I prefer my NRS Bandits as they are lighter and easier to surf, but especially if you get these at 20% off, they are a good deal, especially if you are just starting. My only real complaint is the proprietary valves they have which require their adapter. Don't know why they don't use standard leafield valves, but you can work around it.

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Jul

2009

(6 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Save your money

By JoeMomma

from Phoenix, AZ

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Stable

Cons

Difficult to Paddle
Heavy
Poor Tracking

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters

Comments about Aire Tomcat Solo Inflatable Kayak:

You can find better for less money.

The Tomcat is stable, but that's about the only plus to this boat.

Tracking is awful. Expect a lot of wasted energy when you paddle this boat.

It's also heavier than most. If your take-out or put-in require a hike, expect to do some extra work.

If you're on a budget, get the Sea Eagle instead. They have better performance at a lower price.

If budget doesn't matter, I highly recommend the NRS Maverik. It's lighter, stronger and tracks and performs much better than the Tomcat.