Aire DD Series 16ft Raft for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

10
out of 10
1 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 1 Review
Retail Price:
$4769.10
Used Value:
$2,861.46
Sale Value:
$4,292.19

AIRE's DD Series 16ft Raft can be rigged as a massive gear-hauler during week-long river trips or set up as a large paddle raft. The boat's massive dimensions may lead you to believe it's an immobile behemoth, but thanks to its aggressive rocker profile and double diminished tubes, it's a surprisingly nimble giant that's able to maneuver quickly and slam through holes and waves with relative easeā€”it also doesn't hurt to have eight paddles pushing you through.

AIRE built the DD with its AIREcell construction, which consists of urethane air bladders encased in a burly PVC fabric that's reinforced along the base for added protection from underlying obstacles. The raft doesn't ship with any thwarts, but it can be set up with either two when you're setting it up with a oar frame, dry boxes, and coolers, or it can be set up with four to accommodate a paddle team of up to eight people.

Specifications

Brand:
Air Chambers:
5
Claimed Weight:
136lb
Diminishing Tubes:
yes
Hull Material:
[AIREcell] urethane, [fabric] 1670D x 37oz PVC
Length:
16ft 1in
Manufacturer Warranty:
10 year
Recommended Use:
whitewater paddling
Removable Thwarts:
yes, fits up to 4
Rocker:
15in
Self-bailing:
yes
Thwarts:
not included
Tube Diameter:
21in
Width:
7ft

Full Reviews

10
While you won't get much creaking done in this boat, it will punch the big waves full to the brim with all your river essentials and a heap of stuff you didn't really need. I fit it with a Big Horn II and it's hole smasher.
Aliza Mills, backcountry.com
October 3, 2018

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