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Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak

$799.00

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Item # 785510

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Reservation for 2? The Tomcat Tandem inflatable kayak from Aire serves up fun on your local waterways with a highly durable, easily maneuverable design.

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
Adjustable seats with backrests offer comfortable back support, and they detach for use as a camp chair on shore
High-quality Summit valves make inflation easy; protective caps screw down securely to eliminate debris and accidental deflation
18 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 Tandem Inflatable Kayak Customer Reviews

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Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak

3.6

(based on 5 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

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

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (4)
Kayak camping (3)
Rapids (3)
Rivers (3)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 5 customers

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Mar

2010

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Rigid, rugged and you can sail it!

By SailorJim

from eastern massachusetts

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Good self-bailing feature
Sail kit available
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Ocean Swells

Comments about Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak:

I'm more of a sailor than a paddler so what I look for is rigidity, comfort and good anchor points for attaching a sail rig. The Aire Tomcat scores well on these. It's a self-bailer with a high floor. This really keeps you dry, but it does reduce comfort ( a deeper cockpit has more possibilities for back support)

Jul

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great IK for the beginner and family

By Bushmasta

from Helena, MT

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy
Slow

Best Uses

Day Trips
Flat Waters
Kayak Camping
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak:

I purchased a Tomcat Tandem from REI, on the first trip I took it out on the Rogue and it handled Several Class II,III, and IV. I did it roll it on the last IV but that was our fault. This thing just plowed through the waves. Easy to control for its size. On flat water it will get sideways at time. Wind really affects on flat water also, but it does handle well. I highly recommend the Tomcat for beginners and families looking for an affordable, quality, entry level IK.
Plenty of room, I'm 6'2 and my buddy is 5"10 we fit no problem with room to spare.

Jul

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

More information

By Bushmasta

from Helena, MT

About Me Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Heavy
Slow

Best Uses

Day Trips
Kayak Camping
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak:

I've had this IK for several weeks now and take it out several times a week. It is awesome, the only drawback I've come to find is the weight, it is a bit on the heavy side. Welded seams would be nice (if I had to do over I would have upgraded and had REI special order a Strike II) but this IK will last for quite a while.

May

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Inflatable but indestrucatable!!!

By Nick Baughman

from Snohomish WA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable
Compact
Easy Entry & Exit
Easy To Lift
Easy to Paddle
Good Maneuverability
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Kayak Camping
Rapids
Rivers

Comments about Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak:

Being a whitewater rafting guide this is the perfect toy for me. I use this on class 3-5 rapids. Takes about 10 minutes to inflate using a standard foot pump and 3 minutes to wrap up. It is a bit heavy with only one person but is perfect with two people. If your looking for a single lightweight raft for packing in and hitting class 3 or lower then check out REI's packrafts. If you need something to handle epic rapids and skimming over rocks then this is the raft for you.

Service and delivery comments:

This product was shipped within two days. Rei's delivery has been excellent with all of my purchases so far.

May

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Bummer...

By EA in ND

from Bismarck, ND

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Aire Tomcat Tandem Inflatable Kayak:

Honestly it looks great, I got it after reading positive reviews. However, out of the box one of the side chambers had a leak. The interior chambers look a bit flimsy for the price. The exterior seems quite rugged. To be honest, I was quite bummed. I don't think I'll go with anything else sight unseen.