Why We Like The Recon Inflatable Kayak
The Recon Inflatable Kayak is about as tough as they come, made with Kokopelli's burliest materials. This hardworking packraft features the same shape as the Nirvana series packrafts, designed to carve with fluid handling through the roughest of waters, only now it has heavy-duty PVC to defend against even the roughest of rocky encounters. Its self-bailing design eliminates the need for a spraydeck, and it's equipped with thigh-strap attachment points if you want to attach the 3-Point Thigh Strap Kit (sold separately) for more responsive handling in rapids.
Details
- A burly packraft ideal for whitewater performance in rocky rivers
- Reinforced PVC offers durable protection on and off the water
- Self-bailing floor ensure easy water drainage on whitewater runs
- Backband keeps your back supported and comfortable on the river
- Narrow trim and increased rocker allow for smooth carving in rapids
- Optional thigh-strap kit setup (not included) increases control
- Foot pump for quick and easy inflation on the go
- Emergency patch kit included to keep you ready for anything
- Item #KKP000F
- Hull Material
- [sidewall] 1000D reinforced PVC , 1000D reinforced PVC
- Length
- 7ft 6in
- Width
- 3ft 1in
- Rocker
- [front] 3in, [rear] 2in
- Maximum Load
- 300lb
- Tube Diameter
- 12in
- Air Chambers
- 2 main
- Storage Straps
- 2 compression
- Paddler Skill
- intermediate, advanced
- Packed Size
- 22 x 12in
- Claimed Weight
- 18lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 years
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Overall Rating
5 based on 1 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 18, 2021
LOVE LOVE LOVE
- Familiarity:
- I've put it through the wringer
- Height:
- 5' 9"
- Weight:
- 155
This is the best piece of gear I've added to my collection in years. I already have a Kokopelli Hornet (which is super light and awesome for hiking up to alpine lakes) but wanted something for whitewater. It's a little heavier than your typical packraft, but still way lighter (by about 19lbs) than my old IK so it's easy to carry around and portage. It's got the light/fun factor of a packraft, but the stable/durable factor of an IK. I run class III in it no problem and it's like a little personal tank through rapids. I love the self-bailer because when you flip (and I do, often) it's really easy to self-rescue and get back into the boat. For places like the PNW too, where you're in and out of your boat a lot checking for wood, it's easy to hop out, scout, and hop back in. Really do not have enough good things to say about this little boat other than buy one asap!
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