NRS Star Raven II Inflatable Kayak Lime

Paddle the NRS Star Raven II Inflatable Kayak with a friend for whitewater thrills and lazy-floating fun. Or load it with gear and paddle solo for multiday adventures. The tandem Raven II gives you unlimited possibilities for fun and adventure on the water. The Raven II's 4" (10.2cm) drop-stitch PVC floor insert inflates to a rigid 8-10 psi (0.55-0.7 bars) giving the paddlers a stable and comfortable position above the water. This material lets NRS build inflatables with flat surfaces that can be inflated to rock-hard rigidity. You get hard-shell performance along with the easy transportation and storage of an inflatable. What makes this possible? Tens of thousands of fine threads.

The process starts by joining two pieces of polyester woven support fabric with thousands of fine polyester thread lengths. This base material is made in strips from five to ten feet in width, and up to 400 needle heads may be used in the setup. Each needle sews a continuous, evenly spaced thread, back and forth between the two pieces of woven fabric, locking them together into an incredibly strong unit. These drop-stitch sewing machines are marvels of complexity. When a change is made in the spacing distance between the two pieces of woven fabric, it can take over 20 days to remove and replace the required needles.

Next, an air-tight coating is applied to the outer surfaces of both sides of the material. The sidewall material is made of polyester base fabric that is coated on both sides. Polyester thread is used throughout because it is strong, durable and has very little stretch. The actual assembly process involves labor-intensive gluing of the sidewall material to the top and bottom pieces of the drop-stitch material. Then a wide seam tape is glued over each lap seam for a bomber, air-tight final product. What you have now is a super strong construction that can be inflated to pressures up to 20 psi (1.48 bars). Drop stitch a high tech material that lets NRS build new, innovative inflatables that are stretching boating world boundaries. Innovation, NRS-style.

The NRS Star Raven II Inflatable Kayaks two padded folding seats provide a strong and comfortable paddling position. The adjustable seats attach quickly to D-rings in the boat, making the Raven II easy to set up, roll up and store. Additional hook and loop fasteners attach to the floor to keep the seat solidly positioned. Two easy-to-use straps hold the drop-stitch floor insert securely in place. Bow and stern handles make the Raven II easy to carry to and from the water. Star inflatable kayaks are built with advanced-formula PVC material using state-of-the-art seam welding technology, resulting in superior abrasion resistance, longevity, and air retention. Top-quality Leafield C7 valves ensure trouble free inflation and deflation.

The kayak measures (L x W) 12' 2" x 38" (371cm x 96.5cm), with a tube diameter of 10.5" (26.7cm), has a bow and stern kick of 16.5" (42cm) and a center compartment width of 17" (43.2cm). Boat has a 3-chamber design for safety. Self-bailing design and the boat weighs 44 lbs. (19.96 kg) when empty. The tube and floor PVC material weight/denier are 44/1000, kayak has 14 D-ring lashing points. The NRS Star Raven II Inflatable Kayak includes a carry bag, pump, repair kit and comes with an owner's manual. Boat is available in multiple colors.