AquaGlide Columbia XP 2 Person Kayak

Why limit yourself with roof racks and cumbersome storage when you can have all the performance benefits of a top-quality kayak stored in a backpack that travels with you? But with so many types of boats, choosing the right kayak to fit your lifestyle can be a daunting task. AquaGlide kayaks are lightweight, durable, portable and, most importantly, performance-oriented. These attributes make them ideally suited for recreational paddling, touring and adventure travel. AquaGlide kayaks have changed the way people think about inflatables. By combining thoughtful, purpose-built designs with exciting new technologies, AquaGlide has created a new breed of water craft never-before possible; performance inflatables. These innovative boats are designed to fit perfectly with your lifestyle and inspire the confidence to pursue your next adventure, wherever that may lead. AquaGlide created not only fun, exciting products, but also a community of people around the world who are inspired by their time on the water and anxious to share their experiences. 

The Columbia Series is designed for recreational touring and all-around use for paddlers. Loaded with convenient features, Columbia XP are among the most popular boats. The long waterline, flat rocker and fine, piercing bow provide outstanding tracking ability and great glide to cover long distances with ease, so you can get on the water faster. The XP floor construction uses an inflatable chamber with AquaGlide proprietary X-beam Technology that mimics that of a sturdy hard-shell kayak. The floor is made from PVC with a polyester cover. The cover is 600-Denier with polyurethane2-coated polyester. AquaGlide’s custom made 500-Denier 600G Duratex reinforced PVC hull material is blended with rugged polyester for long-life and UV protection so that you can enjoy your kayak for years of adventures to come. The boats bladder is 24-gauge K80 PVC with radio frequency (RF) welded seams. The gunwale’s have neoprene pads for added padding comfort. The integrated Splash-Guards positioned fore and aft help keep paddlers dry while ample accessory straps grace the bow and stern for easy stowage of all your gear essentials. 

The sturdy molded handles are positioned around the boat for easy boarding and transport. We also made sure that our Durable Core seats will provide you with the utmost comfort with high backrests, plentiful mesh storage pockets, integrated fishing-rod holders, fore and aft seat straps and an infinite adjustment system. Fin system includes stiff, foiled performance fin with unique quick-release for easy setup. Convenient travel backpack included. The kayak uses common Boston valve fitting for easy inflation/deflation of tubes, high pressure spring valve using Halkey-Roberts type fitting for floor and has heavy duty D-rings for accessory tie-down and seating support. Columbia One, stores easily in a generously tailored bag that will fit in most closets. Integrated handles and padded backpack straps make this boat ideally suited for exploration and adventure travel. The kayak measures (L x W) 161″ x 36″ (409cm x 91.4cm), has a maximum weight capacity of 400 lbs. (181 kg) and weighs 40 lbs. (18.1 kg). The kayak is a 3-chamber design for added safety with an inflatable floor. The boat comes with a repair kit, convenient backpack travel bag, and owner’s manual.