Inflatable Canoes are primarily designed for white-water travel and as such have limited application on calm flat water where they score high for obvious reasons is transportability an inflatable canoe like any inflatable boat will collapse down to a small and easily carried size when deflated. Because of the design of inflatable canoes they are quite rigid and durable when inflated. When buying an inflatable canoe look for clear instructions on inflation and if you are buying used inflatable canoes look for wear and tare taking particular care when examining the sides and underneath. Puntures are not normally a big problem and can be easily repaired.

CANOES InFORMATION

Canoes are generally defined as a small narrow open topped boat but may also be seen with both outriggers and sails. The generally accepted identification of a Canoe is narrow
And powered by paddle. Canoes can come in many sizes from the most common 1 man canoe up to large multi person war canoes. Canoes are genre rally classed apart from Kayaks in that they have an open top where as a Kayaks top is covered, however the term Canoe is commonly used to describe both Canoes and Kayaks.

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INFLATABLE CANOES INFORMATION

There is now a successful range of inflatable canoes designs that offer both choice and quality. Inflatable canoes are both easy to transport and store and are all very easy to use and inflate within approximately five minutes for solo models and less than ten minutes for doubles. Canoe inflatables are extremely robust and there are a number of models to suit every type of use from the occasional beach toy to serious expedition styles or rough water use. All models are supplied with a carrying bag and pump generally free of charge when purchasing a brand new model.

You will also need a paddle and buoyancy aid and a wet suit and wetsuit shoes are worth considering. Please see our section on canoe paddles and canoe buoyancy aids for more information.

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INFLATABLE CANOES ARTICLES

Inflatable Canoes are a great choice for the new canoeist ad even for the experienced canoeist offering a relatively cheap alternative to the traditional wooden canoes, roto-molded plastic canoes, fibreglass canoes and carbon models.
Inflatable canoes are favoured for rivers and lakes where access by land requires foot travel as many modern inflatable will easily pack up small enough to carry in a rucksack. Inflation is also relatively easy with many modern inflatable canoes fully inflating in around five
minutes from a small battery operated pump or foot pump. Most inflatable canoes are solid with pump included if your buying a used inflatable don't forget to ask the seller if the pump is included.  Canoe manufacturers are now producing a wide range of inflatable canoes and inflatable kayaks, from larger models capable of carrying two or three paddlers to white water inflatable designed specifically for white water travel and recreation. Inflatable canoes have also become very popular with new comers to the sport of canoeing as they offer a low cost entry level and relative ease of access.  Modern inflatable canoes are made from tuff acrylic based materials, which are able to withstand the rigours of river and even white water paddling. As such they are an excellent choice for canoeists of all levels having similar streamlined characteristics to their rigid canoe cousins they are only marginally
less capable than solid hull canoes. The biggest single benefit of aninflatable canoe is portability and for this reason they have become
increasingly popular amongst canoeists.  If your now looking to purchase an inflatable canoe the are many online offers but as with all canoe purchases you should make sure you find out what style of inflatable canoe you wish to paddle before purchasing, many canoes and kayaks stores will carry varying stock of inflatable and should be able to give you expert advice before you purchase. If your looking to purchase a used inflatable canoe you should check for ware and tear and ask to see the canoe uninflected and inflated and if possible get a demonstration of inflation using the pump supplied. This will allow you to check a number of factors including size of canoe when deflated, size of canoe when inflated, to visibly check for damage and possible punctures and will also let you know how long the boat you are going to purchase takes to inflate.  If your looking to buy new or used inflatable canoes a wide range of canoe styles are now manufactured including inflatable white-water canoes (for recreational and white-water canoeing designed to have a fast and manoeuvrable turning circle for quick changes of direction in white water and fast flowing water), inflatable prospector canoes (larger canoes designed for more than one peddler with larger capacity for carrying provisions specifically for longer expedition style canoeing.), inflatable sit-on-top canoes( great fun for canoe beginners). For further information.

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