I know AIRE is quite different from the hypalon boats of Hyside and NRS. That said, assuming I don't find an excellent used boat, I'm currently somewhat torn between the AIRE 160DD, NRS E-162D Nez Perce, and the Hyside PRO 16XT.
I really like the double diminished tubes of the AIRE, but I'm not super fond of the bladder system (particularly since most use will be in the silty rivers of the desert SW).
I'm fond of Hypalon, and like Hyside a lot, but I also like the diminished tube of the Nez Perce. The NRS & Hyside, however, are each backordered until August.
I'm not in a particular rush, but it would be nice to use the boat this season.
What would you get, if you had a choice between the three?
(also, if you have a used one of these you're willing to sell, please shoot me a private message)
I really like the double diminished tubes of the AIRE, but I'm not super fond of the bladder system (particularly since most use will be in the silty rivers of the desert SW).
I'm fond of Hypalon, and like Hyside a lot, but I also like the diminished tube of the Nez Perce. The NRS & Hyside, however, are each backordered until August.
I'm not in a particular rush, but it would be nice to use the boat this season.
What would you get, if you had a choice between the three?
(also, if you have a used one of these you're willing to sell, please shoot me a private message)