Inflatable Kayak Blog

Innova Kayaks have always been on the cutting edge of creativity with their award winning Helios and Seaker inflatable kayaks and their use of Nitrylon™ and the ultra light LitePack™ materials, which are both PVC free.

The latest Innova innovation is the “Twist” kayak. The “Twist” is made exclusively out of the LitePack™ material, a rip-stop polyester fabric with a coating of natural rubbers on the interior for great air retention, which makes it the lightest, greenest, general recreation kayak on the market. The solo version of the Twist weighs only 16 pounds, the tandem version is 23 pounds. Both come in a nylon bag about the size of a small sleeping bag sack, great for back packing.

Another unique twist to the “Twist” is that the solo version is available in a camo color as well as a yellow/gray combination. Fishermen and hunters might like the camo “Twist” not only for the color but for the speed of paddling a kayak compared to rowing a one man inflatable pontoon or foot paddling a float tube. The tandem version comes in the yellow/gray and a blue/gray, but not the camo color.

(NOTE: The “camo” and “blue/gray” colors of the Twist are no longer available as of March 2012)

The styling of the “Twist” is totally in line with the detailing of the higher priced Innova kayaks. The three main chambers have new high-quality bayonet-style valves and the “Twist” kayak is designed to be able to be paddled to shore in the unlikely event that any one of its chambers loses air. A substantial, removable tracking fin is included and gear bungees are installed behind the seat. Best of all the solo Innova Twist inflatable kayak is under $500 and the tandem version is under $600.