Not everyone is as rich as you or gets free stuff like you so all we can afford is kayaks and there are a great deal more of us.... SOOOOO no kayaking is not dead....
@@garysexton344 I realize that. However I try to show a little of everything. I can show you less expensive options like this. What price range for boat/kayak do you think I should make more videos on?
The set up and tear down the is what keeps me in my yak. I feel like the yak already take a long time to set up and I'd have to get to the boat ramp at least an hour earlier with inflatables. These skiff and dingy builds are very cool though.
Came back into port last night behind 4 kayaks, and waited in the water while they took out their boats and loaded them on the trailer rack (must have been members of a club). Kayaks have gotten way too big, heavy, and complex for the average weekend fisherman! Holy Cow, it took them 20 minutes to get all four of those rigs out of the water and on the trailer racks, and thats with four guys doing the lifting. There is a market now for the “Air Skiff”, just from the ease of handling, at a minimum!
I highly doubt it’s dead. Fresh and Salty has about 11.6 kayaks members. We just got done with the annual meetup and the turnout was 350 plus people show up for the event. There’s guys who can afford trolling motors/bixpy/Newport motors with trailers/lithium batteries with livescope. The good thing is everyone is supportive of each other when we’re out on the water.
Great out of the box then slowly leaks warps and all plastics crack. All inflatables are just okay plain and simple. Are kayaks dead? No! Inflatables are dead after a year or so. I’m so gonna get that new auto boat tho ✊🏼
I know that bottom is vulcanized and super tough but if you hit oyster bars with any significant speed the oyster will win every time ,they will slice it without a doubt
@@edwfd356 so far has yet to be true, but first time for everything. Also the middle bottom area isn’t an air chamber so if it sliced it then no problem. Sometimes people create and imagine problems where they are unlikely to happen. Could an alligator bite into the side of my boat….yes….but unlikely. Could a shark bite through it….yes…but unlikely to happen. Even slightly paying attention you should be able to avoid running over oysters at high speed. Also this boat gets me out more so that would make me a better captain which means I’m less likely to run aground on oysters at speed. For an inflatable boat it is built about as durable as they get. Not for everyone, but an easy boat anyone can get out on and own.
Nah, check out the Stryker boat inflatables with their rubber undercoating on their pro series. Those guys are out of Canada and people in those boats consistently drag their boats on oyster beds and barnacled docks with no issues. They even run their boats in rivers and drag them over rocks and trees at speed with no puncture problems. Not only is the rubber strong, but the inflatable gives the surface some give when striking objects which makes the impact less severe as it can mold around the object even at high psi.
can we all agree that people calling Kayaks dead, have no idea what a kayak is to start with? this is not in the same market, is not related does not compete with a real kayak. it does though compete with the horrible non paddleable $6000 small boats that people call a Kayak, but those are definitely NOT kayaks they are small bass boats that are too heavy, too wide and too slow to paddle, necessitate a motor to work as a fishing boat, and are definitely not car topable. a Kayak has to be paddle able, has to be able to be lifted by one person, and if made of plastic, cannot cost more then $2000 no matter what extras. anything else defeats the main purpose of kayaks. (cheap, easy to paddle, easy to maneuver, tiny draft and easy to store and transport)
@@KayakDIY I would definitely go with the air skiff, the fact that it packs up in a trunk is a huge selling point. Not to mention the isle fly skiff uses patent pending infinity fiber which adds tons of durability and I see these inflatables really taking a huge part of the market share in the next 5-10 years. Just my worthless two cents
Bro you have no idea what you are talking about and frankly sound like a hater. Inflatable micro skiffs are taking the industry by storm. I have boats, john boats, kayaks, paddleboards and other vessels and I always choose to bring my inflatable packraft or micro skiff any day of the week. In fact i just came back from a 1 month long fishing vacation in wyoming and guess which rig i brought with me. Tell us you don't own vessels without telling us you don't own vessels.
@@freshandsaltyjohnny yeah Air Skiffs like this are gonna take over. More people that try them the more they will be spreading by word of mouth. Definitely my favorite most used watercrafts of 2023 and 2024 have been inflatables.
Lmao 😂. The heat welded seams, price point, specs, dimensions, EVA turf, grab bar & bow mount, and thick reinforced bottom make it quite unique. However, I could understand someone less experienced with the market just seeing an inflatable boat. It is far different than Kaboats, Scout Inflatables, and the many other inflatable boats I’ve reviewed or shown. Kind of the perfect blend of desirable features. That is just my opinion.
@@KayakDIY My opinion is, there are better made inflatables out there. And they are made of tougher stuff than PVC at about the same weight. PVC is cheaper. You get what you pay for.
Here is an easy answer to your question: NO because you can paddle a kayak... that is all folks. (I have a skiff and a kayak and let me tell you paddling the skiff for long periods of time is hella painful.) were as paddling a real kayak is sensible and comfortable for a whole day. (not of of the 200Lbs motor only things people consider kayaks)
Wow, My Question is, how many times can you fold it up and unfold it tell the boat cracks and goes bad? How long did it take to put air in it? Good review
@@22veteranflyfishing I honestly cannot imagine doing that enough to make it crack. I tried cutting an old inflatable up with a knife once, and it took a ton of pressure to be able to cut. They are basically made out of really durable nylon-like fabric with PVC infused in it. Any heat welded seam boat/ inflatable of any kind will likely last over 10 years if not more. If the valves ever fail and leak, you can easily replace valves. Valves are largely universal between brands. My most used boats are inflatables. Even my truck topper cap is inflatable…check it out 👉 alnk.to/d3yyaYw Also this company has a few good deals on inflatable boats. Although I think only a few have heat welded seams. bit.ly/3uBfD9v The Newport NS130 Boat is very comparable to this Air Skiff. I have 10% off. newportvessels.rfrl.co/nrezr Newport Discount Code: kayakdiy
yep! you got that right.kayak the bomb...to me it looks like heaps of fun on ,a small pond Iwould not go to sea ....in this ....looks like a two dollar shop,special ....lol...new Zealand....
It actually is the most durable inflatable any of our team has seen on market....aside from "maybe" some military inflatable ribs. I would trust it more than 80% of the kayaks on the market. Definitely trust it more than waders which result in many drownings. haha.
Thanks for the feedback. Haha I love this boat. I just see it as having similar convenience and portability to a fishing kayak. Obviously not the same thing, but might be some crossover between customer bases. I just share anything I find interesting. My life is bit random. This month working on Barbie Sailboat with my 5yr old daughter. That will likely be a vid. Also Temu gave me a collab budget to buy something. Might buy a floating inflatable dock raft and make a fort on top. I try to live out my childhood ideas.
Top speed was 15mph with 6hp. 14mph was average. Basically it peaked at 15mph. Definitely would be curious what a larger outboard could do, but it was plenty fast for me using 6hp.
Flat bottom no rib suck in any chop. For the price of the motor and the skiff you can do much better. If you really have zero storage and a wad of cash go for it.
I do wish it had bit less flat bottom and more catamaran/pontoon bottom, BUT it is a trade off I’m totally ok with since it has the best durability of any inflatable I’ve seen.
Just bolted on this mount. amzn.to/3ZpCSR5 There are few companies making these style mounts for less money, but I like this one since it hasn’t rusted and it has a locking lip to prevent motor from sliding off accidentally. This mount uses powerpole footprint for mounting so it works with many of my kayaks too.
No...the seam materials are fused together with heat. They are just as strong as surrounding material. However, with glue seam boats the adhesive can weaken with heat. *So HEAT WELDED seam boats are MORE DURABLE.*
I didn't. Chose not to. Wasn't big enough issue for me to want to mess with it. However, I know it would help. I have enough time on variety of vessels and help design many. Confident in my recommendations, but didn't feel need to install on mine. If you end up desiring more performance you can do it.
They have a few other models at TBN. Some super sick looking setups. Stay tuned. Also you get 5% off via code KAYAKDIY. I can’t stress enough how important the heat welded seams are for leaving inflated in hot climates. I’ve done few months in my hot florida garage inflated to test expansion contraction. Boat is like new and no issues. Also have inflatable truck topper (in other video) and I leave that on for months in the Florida heat. Inflatables have come a long way.
Every time I see this boat, it comes with virtually the same headline/title. How much are they paying you guys to tout this thing as a "kayak killer?" Hope it's worth it.
It’s next biggest competitor is this. tbnation.net/collections/newport-vessels?ref=LiteSkiff Do keep in mind these aren’t thin cheap adhesive boats. They are heat welded seam boats and this has custom aluminum additional mounts. I would say based on competition it is about where it should be. Sure you could buy very basic $600-700 inflatable boats but they will be adhesive and not good for hot climates…also often thinner material. I’ve done tons of research on inflatables and materials. I’m even working with a different company to design a custom inflatable boat. Hope to have one it in few months.
I got alternative coming. If you are in a hurry check out this site. They have lots of heat welded heavy duty inflatable boats. I’m working with them to design some specialty boats as well for some of my future adventures. bit.ly/3uBfD9v
I like these but ones I’ve looked at are 6hp max, I think these would have been better with a twin electric propulsion like the the seadoo dive scooter , I do coastal exploring the electric motors just wouldn’t be enough. I believe it’s half inflate then inflate the floor . Tho I’m new to all this still learning
Yeah this Air Skiff can hold a 10hp outboard. I’ve powered it with several motors. Great boat. *Another great option is this boat:* tbnation.net/collections/newport-vessels?ref=LiteSkiff Discount code: KAYAKDIY *OR VIA NEWPORT WEBSITE (NS130 boat)* newportvessels.rfrl.co/nrezr 10% OFF Discount Code: KayakDIY
@@Larry-d1c I hit 17mph for brief period. More often 16mph. Via 6hp that seemed pretty good. It felt fast considering fastest kayaks motorized are maybe 6mph.
@@Larry-d1c if you don’t care about the grab bar, bow mount, and flashy stuff this company below sells a lot of inflatables. Some have heat welded seams which to me is very important. The Kaboat is a stripped down very basic version of this Air Skiff. I think Air Skiff is good value, but for some they might not need all it offers. bit.ly/3uBfD9v
@@KayakDIY I'm looking at all options for a lightweight boat that can handle my 8 horse motor. I've currently got a gheenoe and really like it, but it's probably end of life, needs much work, and is 140#. I recently bought a Sun Dolphin American because it's advertised to be 110# and can handle a 6hp. It's kind of scary at speed, wind wants to get under it, and the transom flexes. The reason I want light is I travel with a camp trailer, so any boat I must load on my truck ladder rack. I'm 65, so this is a chore. I can easily load my 65# kayak, but 140# is too much and I build a winch to help. It's not ideal. If I could find something 100# or less that is reasonably stable and safe up to 20mph, I'd be thrilled. I even thought maybe someone like gheenoe could build me a boat from lighter materials as a custom. I understand using carbon fiber is expensive, but cuts the weight in half.
The day that inflatables replace kayaks will never happen. To call that a boat is a joke. It's a toy that only a non boater newbie would waste their time and money on.
Only a newbie would call this a toy and not see potential. Might be right about it not replacing kayaks. However, dead wrong on it being a toy or waste of money. At $2799 plus KAYAKDIY promo code discount it is a steal compared to other inflatables on the market. It is the most durable civilian inflatable i've seen....would expect this build quality more from military. Many inflatables have small strips of keel protection. This is very thick almost rubber that covers the ENTIRE bottom of the boat. Plus, the addition of heat welded seams makes it to be a vessel I would recommend to anyone with confidence.
To basic kayaks yes. To fishing kayaks that are heavy and designed for motors I think this could be compared. For instance that Bonafide XTR and Wilderness System Tactical Pro you don’t want to paddle those. In that regard Air Skiff I feel could be a clear winner. Definitely not comparing to a kayak like my Swell Watercraft Scupper 16.
Haha. I own a Hobie PA12 and 25-30 other kayaks. However, in many aspects I think this Air Skiff is more durable. I would tie up this Air Skiff next to razor sharp oyster covered sea wall for a week and trust it more than my Hobie. I catch plenty of catfish, sharks, and use larger hooks than most….never had puncture in this material. It is almost like a fiberglass cloth with pvc….pushing a hook into it takes a lot of force. It isn’t like the cheap air mattress material kayaks….those suck and I have hilarious stories with those. Friend had one of the cheap air mattress inflatables and got catfish spine in it at night. We had bioluminescence glowing sharks following us in canal. He paddled a rapidly deflating cheap inflatable kayak so fast back to my house. Best part was the catfish was still stuck to the side. The Air Skiff is way more robust and well made. They reinforced the hell out of it thus it weighs 90lb when many weigh less that are similar size.
@@SteveSherman-jp1dzcheck out Stryker boats and their pro models with heavy duty rubber undercoatings. They use their boats in the PNW and on rivers without issues of puncturing.
You mean Scout 430 Inflatable Boat? It is distinctly different. Dimensions might be similar but construction is not. This has welded seams and last I knew Scout used adhesive. That is important distinction if you plan to use in hot climates. This Air Skiff won’t blow seams due to hot climate. If you are shopping for inflatable boat and Air Skiff is too expensive for you then look at this inflatable company. They have some heat welded seam boats a bit cheaper. bit.ly/3uBfD9v Also Newport Vessels has a few heat welded seam inflatables I think a bit cheaper. newportvessels.rfrl.co/nrezr Newport Discount Code: kayakdiy
I intentionally run over inflatables with my truck, throw them off roof of my house, drag down the street and take them shark fishing. This Air Skiff is the toughest of all inflatables tested. I did all those durability tests on a far more inferior inflatable which was the Vibe Uptown/Cubera lite kayaks. Air Skiff is so damn thick and the heat welded seams make it the best inflatable boat for the money easily. Might be cheaper heat welded seams boats but never seen any with as much reinforcement on underside. I strap bloody chum bags to side of my inflatables and never had a shark issue. I often have 5-6 sharks circling boat. Not saying it can’t happen, but definitely not even a remote concern of mine.
$2799. Been that price for long time. Also it is the most durable inflatable rib skiff I've seen for that money. Plus folks can get additional 5% off by using code KAKAYDIY or another channels promo code. I don't care about the commission. The product is awesome. The hull thickness on bottom is insane. You can laugh. Clearly you aren't their customer base. It is a steal for someone who needs and values portability. It will last longer than any other inflatable. Very confident in that. I usually sell items I get for review, but I'm holding onto this one. Too convenient to get rid of.
Kayak is a lifetime boat BLOW boats BLOW and dont last forever PERIOD Go in the ocean and hook a big enough shark that can bite it and you will soon be hos supper
I shark fish from inflatables all the time. Got the videos of it. Then again, how many others shark fish? I literally hang chum off the sides. If I'm fine most others will likely be fine.
Dragged, you dragged them down the street. There is no such fuggin thing as "drug them down the street"……. Fuggin dragged, we’re not quite all the way to Idiocracy yet, we can turn this franchise around.
Wait….did I get paid? Haha Nope. Definitely didn’t pay me. Just got standard affiliate program commission to recoup my cost and time in filming. This is the most durable well built inflatable skiff I’ve seen under $4000. I believe it is priced around $2500-2700 right now. The heat welded seams are a must for hot climate users. The underside is 100% reinforced with THICK rubber like material vs other brands just put small keel protection strips. Military ribs are about the only boats I’ve seen more durable. In civilian market this is the best. I’ve been doing long term inflation test. No sign of leaking since filming this video. I have an inflatable truck topper as well with heat welded seams and it survived months inflated in florida heat as well as 2 hurricanes. I even can strap boats and kayaks on top of my inflatable topper and go down interstate. Inflatables have gotten to be impressive. I have zero concern owning inflatables like this. More concerned with “some” of the kayak brands lately. For instance the new Hobie PA 360 kayaks have been plagued with issues it seams.
air skiff, solo skiff, and kayaks are DEAD... trying to use them is just going for affiliate marketing. motorized canoe or jon boats do EVERYTHING these do with so many more benefits and added safety (at half or less the price)... need I say more?
Motorized canoes and Jon boats aren’t as safe in saltwater conditions as the Air Skiff, Solo Skiff, and Most Fishing Kayaks. I strongly disagree. Self bailing hulls are very important in saltwater bodies…many of those areas can swamp a canoe or Jon boat.
DECISIONS - NS130 vs. ISLE inflatable vs. WILDERNESS ITAK vs. AIR SKIFF 🤔😮💨🤕 (I think I'm going with an inflatable over a hard plastic yak for my first fishing vessel 🎣) - military 🪖 family that moves alot.. Any feedback will be appreciated 👏?
I BOT the Isle-Its half the weight, plenty cheaper, probably better stronger material and very ridged. It's designed to be paddled by 1 or 2 standing or sitting and can take a 5hp engine at least. It is a bit smaller by width, hence it can be paddled like a SUP. All the ones you mentioned have slight differences but are miles ahead of previous inflatables.
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Not everyone is as rich as you or gets free stuff like you so all we can afford is kayaks and there are a great deal more of us.... SOOOOO no kayaking is not dead....
@@garysexton344 I realize that. However I try to show a little of everything. I can show you less expensive options like this. What price range for boat/kayak do you think I should make more videos on?
@@KayakDIYThere is always one ☝️lol
The set up and tear down the is what keeps me in my yak. I feel like the yak already take a long time to set up and I'd have to get to the boat ramp at least an hour earlier with inflatables.
These skiff and dingy builds are very cool though.
Came back into port last night behind 4 kayaks, and waited in the water while they took out their boats and loaded them on the trailer rack (must have been members of a club). Kayaks have gotten way too big, heavy, and complex for the average weekend fisherman! Holy Cow, it took them 20 minutes to get all four of those rigs out of the water and on the trailer racks, and thats with four guys doing the lifting. There is a market now for the “Air Skiff”, just from the ease of handling, at a minimum!
@@jayrobertson232 that is partly why I love the Air Skiff and similar boats. So much easier to haul in and out.
20 mins seems reasonable trust me.
If you can fish in it , it’s not really a kayak. It’s just heavy plastic open deck tub which have nothing to do with kayaking as a sports
I highly doubt it’s dead. Fresh and Salty has about 11.6 kayaks members. We just got done with the annual meetup and the turnout was 350 plus people show up for the event. There’s guys who can afford trolling motors/bixpy/Newport motors with trailers/lithium batteries with livescope. The good thing is everyone is supportive of each other when we’re out on the water.
@@mastermouaable they are all tools. I got at least 10 or 12 kayaks/boats/microskiffs. Today I’m working on customizing a fiberglass Solo Skiff.
Great out of the box then slowly leaks warps and all plastics crack. All inflatables are just okay plain and simple. Are kayaks dead? No! Inflatables are dead after a year or so. I’m so gonna get that new auto boat tho ✊🏼
Nice little boat, kayaks are still very much alive. 😊
I know that bottom is vulcanized and super tough but if you hit oyster bars with any significant speed the oyster will win every time ,they will slice it without a doubt
@@edwfd356 so far has yet to be true, but first time for everything. Also the middle bottom area isn’t an air chamber so if it sliced it then no problem. Sometimes people create and imagine problems where they are unlikely to happen. Could an alligator bite into the side of my boat….yes….but unlikely. Could a shark bite through it….yes…but unlikely to happen. Even slightly paying attention you should be able to avoid running over oysters at high speed. Also this boat gets me out more so that would make me a better captain which means I’m less likely to run aground on oysters at speed. For an inflatable boat it is built about as durable as they get. Not for everyone, but an easy boat anyone can get out on and own.
i agree it’s a very nice setup i like the inflatables just my 2 cents on oysters wish u well
Nah, check out the Stryker boat inflatables with their rubber undercoating on their pro series. Those guys are out of Canada and people in those boats consistently drag their boats on oyster beds and barnacled docks with no issues. They even run their boats in rivers and drag them over rocks and trees at speed with no puncture problems. Not only is the rubber strong, but the inflatable gives the surface some give when striking objects which makes the impact less severe as it can mold around the object even at high psi.
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can we all agree that people calling Kayaks dead, have no idea what a kayak is to start with? this is not in the same market, is not related does not compete with a real kayak. it does though compete with the horrible non paddleable $6000 small boats that people call a Kayak, but those are definitely NOT kayaks they are small bass boats that are too heavy, too wide and too slow to paddle, necessitate a motor to work as a fishing boat, and are definitely not car topable. a Kayak has to be paddle able, has to be able to be lifted by one person, and if made of plastic, cannot cost more then $2000 no matter what extras. anything else defeats the main purpose of kayaks. (cheap, easy to paddle, easy to maneuver, tiny draft and easy to store and transport)
@@SD-ft6gsStack this next to the new 170lb Bonafide XTR kayak and I can tell you which I would rather own.
@@KayakDIY I would definitely go with the air skiff, the fact that it packs up in a trunk is a huge selling point. Not to mention the isle fly skiff uses patent pending infinity fiber which adds tons of durability and I see these inflatables really taking a huge part of the market share in the next 5-10 years. Just my worthless two cents
Bro you have no idea what you are talking about and frankly sound like a hater. Inflatable micro skiffs are taking the industry by storm. I have boats, john boats, kayaks, paddleboards and other vessels and I always choose to bring my inflatable packraft or micro skiff any day of the week. In fact i just came back from a 1 month long fishing vacation in wyoming and guess which rig i brought with me. Tell us you don't own vessels without telling us you don't own vessels.
@@freshandsaltyjohnny you don’t have to do him like that brother lol
@@freshandsaltyjohnny yeah Air Skiffs like this are gonna take over. More people that try them the more they will be spreading by word of mouth. Definitely my favorite most used watercrafts of 2023 and 2024 have been inflatables.
...and you can bring all your friends fishing on it too!
What a radical idea! An inflatable boat!!!
Lmao 😂. The heat welded seams, price point, specs, dimensions, EVA turf, grab bar & bow mount, and thick reinforced bottom make it quite unique. However, I could understand someone less experienced with the market just seeing an inflatable boat. It is far different than Kaboats, Scout Inflatables, and the many other inflatable boats I’ve reviewed or shown. Kind of the perfect blend of desirable features. That is just my opinion.
@@KayakDIY My opinion is, there are better made inflatables out there. And they are made of tougher stuff than PVC at about the same weight. PVC is cheaper. You get what you pay for.
Temu has a Savage Gear for about 350 bucks! That's a whole lot cheaper!😮
Cool stuff man! Keep it up. Love the content.
Here is an easy answer to your question: NO because you can paddle a kayak... that is all folks. (I have a skiff and a kayak and let me tell you paddling the skiff for long periods of time is hella painful.) were as paddling a real kayak is sensible and comfortable for a whole day. (not of of the 200Lbs motor only things people consider kayaks)
What a great looking small boat. ❤
It really is. Easy versatile 2 person fishing boat to own and no need for truck or trailer.
Wow, My Question is, how many times can you fold it up and unfold it tell the boat cracks and goes bad? How long did it take to put air in it? Good review
@@22veteranflyfishing I honestly cannot imagine doing that enough to make it crack. I tried cutting an old inflatable up with a knife once, and it took a ton of pressure to be able to cut. They are basically made out of really durable nylon-like fabric with PVC infused in it. Any heat welded seam boat/ inflatable of any kind will likely last over 10 years if not more. If the valves ever fail and leak, you can easily replace valves. Valves are largely universal between brands. My most used boats are inflatables. Even my truck topper cap is inflatable…check it out 👉 alnk.to/d3yyaYw
Also this company has a few good deals on inflatable boats. Although I think only a few have heat welded seams. bit.ly/3uBfD9v
The Newport NS130 Boat is very comparable to this Air Skiff. I have 10% off.
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If it’s like other ocean style inflatables, then a long time if properly stored.
Nice setup. What is that front deck made of? Steel or aluminium? How thick and heavy is it?
I figure this will last just about as long as a pair of waders, maybe less with the sunshine harm.
yep! you got that right.kayak the bomb...to me it looks like heaps of fun on ,a small pond Iwould not go to sea ....in this ....looks like a two dollar shop,special ....lol...new Zealand....
It actually is the most durable inflatable any of our team has seen on market....aside from "maybe" some military inflatable ribs. I would trust it more than 80% of the kayaks on the market. Definitely trust it more than waders which result in many drownings. haha.
This got nothing to do with kayaks🤣😂 But thanks for the video, this was great. Looks extremely uncomfortable - not for me for sure!
Thanks for the feedback. Haha
I love this boat. I just see it as having similar convenience and portability to a fishing kayak.
Obviously not the same thing, but might be some crossover between customer bases. I just share anything I find interesting.
My life is bit random. This month working on Barbie Sailboat with my 5yr old daughter. That will likely be a vid.
Also Temu gave me a collab budget to buy something. Might buy a floating inflatable dock raft and make a fort on top. I try to live out my childhood ideas.
Did I miss where you said how fast it went with the 6 hp motor?
Top speed was 15mph with 6hp.
14mph was average. Basically it peaked at 15mph.
Definitely would be curious what a larger outboard could do, but it was plenty fast for me using 6hp.
Kinda like this skiff. what is the top speed you get for 6HP Yamaha outboard?
Flat bottom no rib suck in any chop. For the price of the motor and the skiff you can do much better. If you really have zero storage and a wad of cash go for it.
I do wish it had bit less flat bottom and more catamaran/pontoon bottom, BUT it is a trade off I’m totally ok with since it has the best durability of any inflatable I’ve seen.
"Inflatables are incredibly easy to manage"
Until the wind blows
Great review. How did you mount the trolling motor to the front platform?
Just bolted on this mount. amzn.to/3ZpCSR5
There are few companies making these style mounts for less money, but I like this one since it hasn’t rusted and it has a locking lip to prevent motor from sliding off accidentally. This mount uses powerpole footprint for mounting so it works with many of my kayaks too.
Cape Coral? My folks are off the Caloos (32nd Terrace canal).
Tiny boat could you please send me one this is my dream❤
Is it slippery on the front black deck?
Can you tell me how this very expensive skiff is better than a cheap 6-12 foot rubber dinghy with an airdeck?
I thought heat welded seams would be more susceptible to failing under the hot sun due to the heat softening the weld.
No...the seam materials are fused together with heat. They are just as strong as surrounding material. However, with glue seam boats the adhesive can weaken with heat. *So HEAT WELDED seam boats are MORE DURABLE.*
For 1/4 the price of this or a fancy kayak I can get a real nice jon boat that actually goes "fast"
Did you install the fins? Did it help?
I didn't. Chose not to. Wasn't big enough issue for me to want to mess with it. However, I know it would help. I have enough time on variety of vessels and help design many. Confident in my recommendations, but didn't feel need to install on mine. If you end up desiring more performance you can do it.
I stopped using kayaks when they banned clubbing baby harp seals. I loved to kayak til then.
Where do you glue the fins on the boat
Priced at 3,000$ I’m good on that
They have a few other models at TBN. Some super sick looking setups. Stay tuned. Also you get 5% off via code KAYAKDIY. I can’t stress enough how important the heat welded seams are for leaving inflated in hot climates. I’ve done few months in my hot florida garage inflated to test expansion contraction. Boat is like new and no issues. Also have inflatable truck topper (in other video) and I leave that on for months in the Florida heat. Inflatables have come a long way.
what happens if you hook it with a fishhook?
FYI, check your links!
Every time I see this boat, it comes with virtually the same headline/title.
How much are they paying you guys to tout this thing as a "kayak killer?" Hope it's worth it.
Whats it rated for how much weight it can carry?
$2800 is way too much for that.
It’s next biggest competitor is this.
tbnation.net/collections/newport-vessels?ref=LiteSkiff
Do keep in mind these aren’t thin cheap adhesive boats. They are heat welded seam boats and this has custom aluminum additional mounts. I would say based on competition it is about where it should be. Sure you could buy very basic $600-700 inflatable boats but they will be adhesive and not good for hot climates…also often thinner material. I’ve done tons of research on inflatables and materials. I’m even working with a different company to design a custom inflatable boat. Hope to have one it in few months.
Agreed, my bris kaboat was only $600.00. i run a 12hp, and it looks way more stable.
How would they hold up against oysters?
Ooops. nevermind.
expensive..but it`s nice
Nice looking craft but that price tag 😢
I got alternative coming. If you are in a hurry check out this site. They have lots of heat welded heavy duty inflatable boats. I’m working with them to design some specialty boats as well for some of my future adventures.
bit.ly/3uBfD9v
I like these but ones I’ve looked at are 6hp max, I think these would have been better with a twin electric propulsion like the the seadoo dive scooter , I do coastal exploring the electric motors just wouldn’t be enough. I believe it’s half inflate then inflate the floor . Tho I’m new to all this still learning
Yeah this Air Skiff can hold a 10hp outboard. I’ve powered it with several motors. Great boat.
*Another great option is this boat:* tbnation.net/collections/newport-vessels?ref=LiteSkiff
Discount code: KAYAKDIY
*OR VIA NEWPORT WEBSITE (NS130 boat)*
newportvessels.rfrl.co/nrezr
10% OFF Discount Code: KayakDIY
No kayaks are not dead nor do they pop with sharp hooks lol
That’s my concern
How long?
Specs and details are at the link in the description. I’m not sure what you are referring to.
You didn't mention the speed you got with the 6 horse.
@@Larry-d1c I hit 17mph for brief period.
More often 16mph. Via 6hp that seemed pretty good. It felt fast considering fastest kayaks motorized are maybe 6mph.
@@KayakDIY yes, that's pretty good. I have an 8hp and am able to get about 20mph with a 12 ft gheenoe.
@@Larry-d1c if you don’t care about the grab bar, bow mount, and flashy stuff this company below sells a lot of inflatables. Some have heat welded seams which to me is very important. The Kaboat is a stripped down very basic version of this Air Skiff. I think Air Skiff is good value, but for some they might not need all it offers.
bit.ly/3uBfD9v
@@KayakDIY I'm looking at all options for a lightweight boat that can handle my 8 horse motor. I've currently got a gheenoe and really like it, but it's probably end of life, needs much work, and is 140#. I recently bought a Sun Dolphin American because it's advertised to be 110# and can handle a 6hp. It's kind of scary at speed, wind wants to get under it, and the transom flexes. The reason I want light is I travel with a camp trailer, so any boat I must load on my truck ladder rack. I'm 65, so this is a chore. I can easily load my 65# kayak, but 140# is too much and I build a winch to help. It's not ideal. If I could find something 100# or less that is reasonably stable and safe up to 20mph, I'd be thrilled. I even thought maybe someone like gheenoe could build me a boat from lighter materials as a custom. I understand using carbon fiber is expensive, but cuts the weight in half.
The day that inflatables replace kayaks will never happen. To call that a boat is a joke. It's a toy that only a non boater newbie would waste their time and money on.
Only a newbie would call this a toy and not see potential. Might be right about it not replacing kayaks. However, dead wrong on it being a toy or waste of money. At $2799 plus KAYAKDIY promo code discount it is a steal compared to other inflatables on the market. It is the most durable civilian inflatable i've seen....would expect this build quality more from military. Many inflatables have small strips of keel protection. This is very thick almost rubber that covers the ENTIRE bottom of the boat. Plus, the addition of heat welded seams makes it to be a vessel I would recommend to anyone with confidence.
Looks like your going to FALL OUT 😂
Apples and oranges
To basic kayaks yes. To fishing kayaks that are heavy and designed for motors I think this could be compared. For instance that Bonafide XTR and Wilderness System Tactical Pro you don’t want to paddle those. In that regard Air Skiff I feel could be a clear winner. Definitely not comparing to a kayak like my Swell Watercraft Scupper 16.
I'll stick with my hobie. It won't pop when I drop a catfish or a lure with trebles in the bottom. 😂 That's a nice boat boy, is that a huffy.
Haha. I own a Hobie PA12 and 25-30 other kayaks. However, in many aspects I think this Air Skiff is more durable. I would tie up this Air Skiff next to razor sharp oyster covered sea wall for a week and trust it more than my Hobie. I catch plenty of catfish, sharks, and use larger hooks than most….never had puncture in this material. It is almost like a fiberglass cloth with pvc….pushing a hook into it takes a lot of force. It isn’t like the cheap air mattress material kayaks….those suck and I have hilarious stories with those. Friend had one of the cheap air mattress inflatables and got catfish spine in it at night. We had bioluminescence glowing sharks following us in canal. He paddled a rapidly deflating cheap inflatable kayak so fast back to my house. Best part was the catfish was still stuck to the side.
The Air Skiff is way more robust and well made. They reinforced the hell out of it thus it weighs 90lb when many weigh less that are similar size.
@@KayakDIYMaybe in Florida. Not in a place where you have actual rocky.coastline and cold water.
@@SteveSherman-jp1dzcheck out Stryker boats and their pro models with heavy duty rubber undercoatings. They use their boats in the PNW and on rivers without issues of puncturing.
Scout 460 at double the price?
You mean Scout 430 Inflatable Boat?
It is distinctly different. Dimensions might be similar but construction is not. This has welded seams and last I knew Scout used adhesive. That is important distinction if you plan to use in hot climates. This Air Skiff won’t blow seams due to hot climate.
If you are shopping for inflatable boat and Air Skiff is too expensive for you then look at this inflatable company. They have some heat welded seam boats a bit cheaper.
bit.ly/3uBfD9v
Also Newport Vessels has a few heat welded seam inflatables I think a bit cheaper. newportvessels.rfrl.co/nrezr
Newport Discount Code: kayakdiy
everyone is shilling inflatable boats wtf Ill stick to Boston Whalers that the fish or other pointy objects will not sink
I intentionally run over inflatables with my truck, throw them off roof of my house, drag down the street and take them shark fishing. This Air Skiff is the toughest of all inflatables tested. I did all those durability tests on a far more inferior inflatable which was the Vibe Uptown/Cubera lite kayaks. Air Skiff is so damn thick and the heat welded seams make it the best inflatable boat for the money easily. Might be cheaper heat welded seams boats but never seen any with as much reinforcement on underside. I strap bloody chum bags to side of my inflatables and never had a shark issue. I often have 5-6 sharks circling boat. Not saying it can’t happen, but definitely not even a remote concern of mine.
3,500.00 🥶🤣🤣🤣
$2799. Been that price for long time. Also it is the most durable inflatable rib skiff I've seen for that money. Plus folks can get additional 5% off by using code KAKAYDIY or another channels promo code. I don't care about the commission. The product is awesome. The hull thickness on bottom is insane. You can laugh. Clearly you aren't their customer base. It is a steal for someone who needs and values portability. It will last longer than any other inflatable. Very confident in that. I usually sell items I get for review, but I'm holding onto this one. Too convenient to get rid of.
Kayak is a lifetime boat
BLOW boats BLOW and dont last forever PERIOD
Go in the ocean and hook a big enough shark that can bite it and you will soon be hos supper
I shark fish from inflatables all the time. Got the videos of it. Then again, how many others shark fish? I literally hang chum off the sides. If I'm fine most others will likely be fine.
$2,700 sheesh
Yep and PVC. Hypalon is normally this price for this inflatable size.
Dragged, you dragged them down the street. There is no such fuggin thing as "drug them down the street"……. Fuggin dragged, we’re not quite all the way to Idiocracy yet, we can turn this franchise around.
Nope. Stick with my kayak.
Well if you are looking for an inflatable this is the most robust durable one I’ve seen. The thickness of hull is 2-3x that of most inflatables.
Another paid promotion kayak killer.
Wait….did I get paid? Haha
Nope. Definitely didn’t pay me.
Just got standard affiliate program commission to recoup my cost and time in filming.
This is the most durable well built inflatable skiff I’ve seen under $4000. I believe it is priced around $2500-2700 right now. The heat welded seams are a must for hot climate users. The underside is 100% reinforced with THICK rubber like material vs other brands just put small keel protection strips. Military ribs are about the only boats I’ve seen more durable. In civilian market this is the best. I’ve been doing long term inflation test. No sign of leaking since filming this video. I have an inflatable truck topper as well with heat welded seams and it survived months inflated in florida heat as well as 2 hurricanes. I even can strap boats and kayaks on top of my inflatable topper and go down interstate. Inflatables have gotten to be impressive. I have zero concern owning inflatables like this. More concerned with “some” of the kayak brands lately. For instance the new Hobie PA 360 kayaks have been plagued with issues it seams.
Too expansive
air skiff, solo skiff, and kayaks are DEAD... trying to use them is just going for affiliate marketing. motorized canoe or jon boats do EVERYTHING these do with so many more benefits and added safety (at half or less the price)... need I say more?
Motorized canoes and Jon boats aren’t as safe in saltwater conditions as the Air Skiff, Solo Skiff, and Most Fishing Kayaks. I strongly disagree. Self bailing hulls are very important in saltwater bodies…many of those areas can swamp a canoe or Jon boat.
I'll be sticking with my 17' square stern Old Town Discovery. Rock solid multipurpose vessel with 6hp outboard and trolling motor up front.
DECISIONS - NS130 vs. ISLE inflatable vs. WILDERNESS ITAK vs. AIR SKIFF 🤔😮💨🤕 (I think I'm going with an inflatable over a hard plastic yak for my first fishing vessel 🎣) - military 🪖 family that moves alot.. Any feedback will be appreciated 👏?
I BOT the Isle-Its half the weight, plenty cheaper, probably better stronger material and very ridged. It's designed to be paddled by 1 or 2 standing or sitting and can take a 5hp engine at least. It is a bit smaller by width, hence it can be paddled like a SUP. All the ones you mentioned have slight differences but are miles ahead of previous inflatables.