Innova Sunny Vrs Sea Eagle 380

Hi Folks,

I am looking at these two inflatables for solo outings. Any advice or preferences here on how they compare contrast through experience would be appreciated. I want to paddle mostly flatwater and occasional whitewater.



Any other boat suggestions in this range? I am considering the idea of bike-packing and or bike-shuttling so a lighter packed size and weight would help. Thanks!!

I know little about inflatables, but
my impression is that Innova is designing and constructing at a higher level than Sea Eagle. An individual SE might be a better choice than an individual Innova, but on the average, Innova is offering better, though more expensive, products.

post at Folding Kayaks forum

– Last Updated: Jun-15-13 1:32 PM EST –

You'll likely get more first person feedback if you post this question over at the folding kayaks forum (there are also specific forum sections on inflatables there).

http://www.foldingkayaks.org

You have to register, same as here, to post on the forums but they are free.

From what I have gathered from reading posts on there, Innova makes a higher quality, more reliable craft.

Another ultralight boat is the Alpacka raft. Costly but bombproof:

https://www.alpackaraft.com/index.cfm/store.catalog?CategoryID=53&ProductID=66

Innova
I have a different Innova boat (Safari), and I’ve never paddled a Sea Eagle. Innova is a whole different cut of inflatable boat. The Safari blows up stiff, almost like a hard boat and it is much more enjoyable to paddle than other packable boats I have used, such as AE and Folbot. So, I am biased towards the Innova.



~~Chip

Check in with these folks
http://www.topkayaker.net/Forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm



or

http://theboatpeople.com/



I’ve got a Safari also and really like it. They’re light weight and heavy duty. I found mine used, so it was about half what they run new. Everyone that I’ve heard of that owns a Sunny really likes it.

Thanks
Thanks a lot everyone. I appreciate the feedback. I am going to post the question on the folding kayak site.

I also like Innovas
Have a Safari and a Helios 2. Happy with both