The Nirvana Spraydeck is the boat for you if you enjoy whitewater, have little extra room, and want a minimalist choice that performs admirably. The Nirvana is designed with a tight trim, forceful rocker on the bow, and a large-volume stern for good stability on Class I – III rivers. Designed for whitewater rafting, the Nirvana Spraydeck will keep you dry and safe at all times. In addition to keeping you dry and toasty while bicycling, spraydecked packrafts are great for surfing larger features without swamping and having extra reinforcement in the wear areas. They are most successful in Classes I-III.
Dimensions
- Weight – 10 lbs
- Length – 7’ 6”
- Width – 37”
- Load capacity – 300 lbs
The Nirvana Spraydeck inflatable kayak is 7’ 6” long, 37” wide and weighs 10 pounds. It can take on 300 pounds of load because it is well built.
Construction Quality and Features
- Material: Thermoplastic polyurethane-coated nylon
This kayak is equipped with an integrated spray deck and spray skirt system that keeps you dry while paddling. It also includes a TiZip zipper system, which allows for airtight and waterproof storage of goods inside the pontoons and fast deflation.
It’s ideal for slicing into eddies and surfing your favorite hole because of its small profile and strong rocker at the bow. It can be hiked into the backcountry because it is lightweight and compact. It also contains a Kevlar-reinforced, thermoplastic urethane–coated nylon floor, as well as an inflated seat with pre-installed D-ring buckles. Furthermore it has an inflatable bag system that can fill the packraft in about three minutes, eliminating the need for a pump.
Ease of Transportation and Storage
- Packed size: 24 x 9 x 6
The Nirvana is ideal for whitewater, backcountry excursions, hiking, bikepacking, and multi-day activities because it weighs 10 pounds and packs down to the size of a sleeping bag. This makes it extremely portable and very easy to store once you want to take a break from kayaking or the weather gets too cold to go out on the water.
Accessories
In addition to the inflatable kayak, you get an inflatable seat that is very comfortable for the paddler. You also get a great inflation bag which can inflate the boat in about 3 minutes and it can be used to store the inflatable kayak when it’s deflated. The company offers a 1 year warranty as well and a repair kit that is extremely handy in case you hit some sharp rocks when you paddle in the rapids.
Aesthetics
The kayak is available in two color combinations including yellow and olive drab green. Both color combinations have an appealing appearance and colors that work well together. The yellow version is very easy to spot on the water and it has a black top and cockpit color. The olive drab green is camouflaged and perfect if you want to blend in with the entire environment.
Type
- Usage: Whitewater kayaking.
The Nirvana Spraydeck was created specifically for whitewater enthusiasts. In both the bow and stern, the Nirvana Whitewater packraft has a smaller trim and more noticeable rocker. The smaller trim makes it simpler to slice into and out of eddies, while the increased rocker makes it easier to surf your favorite hole.
Price
- Price: $1399
The Nirvana Spraydeck inflatable kayak costs $1399. It’s an extremely well-made inflatable kayak that is a bit pricier than rival companies but it’s definitely worth the money when you consider all the features we mentioned above. It’s very durable with great design and excellent materials which will last for a long time.
Summary
If you like whitewater, have limited space, and want a boat that performs brilliantly, go no further than this one right here. Class I – III rivers will be no problem for the Nirvana Spraydeck inflatable kayak because of its tight trim, strong bow rocker, and large-volume stern. Designed for whitewater rafting, the Nirvana Spraydeck will keep you dry and safe at all times. It is best used in Classes I-III, where spraydecked packrafts keep you dry and warm as you ride your bike, surf bigger features without swamping, and have extra reinforcement where it is most worn down. It’s one of the best possible options on the market for intermediate to expert kayakers that want to explore whitewater alone or even go on a couple day adventure.