We field questions almost daily on inflatable kayak pumps, types of pumps, whether or not to use a pressure gauge and valve adaptors. Here is a short guide, answering some of the most asked questions, but feel free to ask any others! Note: this article is an update from our article on the subject in 2011. Types of Inflatable Kayak Pumps There are a number of pumps available to inflate your kayak, both manual and electric. Here are some types: Airkayaks Universal Inflatable Kayak Hand Pump – Gauge Close Up – Inflatable Kayak Pumps Dual Action Hand Pump  A barrel-type cylindrical pump that ..read more

So you’ve made the decision on an inflatable kayak. You’ve researched yourself to death, and have finally narrowed it down to the one that’s perfect for you. A sigh of relief – the hard part is over – until you find there are just as many choices, styles and terminologies for a kayak paddle. If you want to skip the article, head to the bottom for our Comparison Chart with every paddle Airkayaks.com carries. Note: this article is an update from our previous post on the subject in 2014. First of all, what is a breakdown kayak paddle? Unlike a canoe paddle, which has one blade, shaft and handle g ..read more

At Airkayaks, we get asked all the time – what two (2) person (tandem) inflatable kayak should we buy? In this guide, we are going to segment the 2 person (tandem) inflatables to those that are 13 – 16 feet in length. The kayaks under this range will be discussed in another guide.  The reason why is that most kayaks in the smaller size range are entry level oriented. There are less differences between models. Don’t want to read the article? Check out our FIND YOUR KAYAK Quiz where we suggest relevant options to you based on our years of experience. Price In the 13 to 16 foot size range, t ..read more

We know it can be hard to select the right kayak, but one often overlooked feature is – How comfortable is the seat? There is not a lot of data out there besides how large the seat is and the type of foam, so we gave a quick review on several common inflatable kayaking seats with our likes, dislikes and ways to make them more comfortable. As always, contact us at 833-743-0199 with questions. The post Inflatable Kayak Seat Reviews – Which is the most comfortable? appeared first on GO AIRKAYAKS.COM ..read more

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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 ..read more

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 boards Kyle 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 facilit ..read more

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 R ..read more

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 a ..read more

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 wi ..read more