How come AIRE uses different weights of PVC for different boats?
The reason why AIRE uses different PVC for different boast is to keep the boat light and agile. The kayaks aren’t going to be carrying near the weight that a raft would, therefore they don’t need as thick of fabric. The rafts are going to be riding lower in the water and are usually going to be carrying more weight. The rafts use the thickest fabric that AIRE carries. AIRE also puts a lighter fabric on the top part of the boat to save some weight. The top of the boat doesn’t have near the exposure to the rocks and other sharp items that the bottom of the boat does. 44. Does AIRE have inflatable kayaks that are good at both touring and whitewater applications? AIRE has two different styles of boats that will work well for both touring and whitewater applications. The Strike I and II both are designed as hybrid for the two different applications. They have smaller diameter tubes and a lower bow and stern rise compared to the Lynx I & II, and Tributary Tomcats. That allows this boat to gl
