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Safari 330 description.

SAFARI 330 is a sports kayak with a self-bailing bottom suitable for rivers up to Gr. 3 white water, coastal kayaking or surfing. The new SAFARI 330 is longer, wider and more stable than its precursor. It is spacious enough to fit well-built kayakers and thanks to significantly improved stability suitable even for less experienced paddlers. The stern and bow can accommodate dry bags with your personal gear. Elastic ropes secure the bags in place.

Safari 330 Specs and Features

Structure: Inflatable
Cockpit Type: Sit on Top / Open Cockpit
Seating Configuration: Solo
Ideal Paddler Size: Average Adult
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

Additional Attributes

Self-draining bottom with draining holes on both sides
Adjustable footrest
Thigh Straps
Comfortable inflatable seat with backrest
Elastic ropes for securing baggage
Grab handles for easy handling
Fixture for tracking fin
Tracking fin
Twist valves
Push-push valves
Pressure relief valve in the bottom of the boat
Cleaning sponge
Transport drybag 70l

INNOVA Kayak Safari 330 Reviews

Read reviews for the Safari 330 by INNOVA Kayak as submitted by your fellow paddlers. All of the reviews are created and written by paddlers like you, so be sure to submit your own review and be part of the community!

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this boat has been a bane for…

The new safari is…, i purchased an innova safari….

I purchased an Innova Safari 3 M in 2010. It is a very solid and well made product. The following are my comments. 1. It is 14 kg so far too heavy to be accepted in an airline overhead locker despite the Innova claim. 2. To backpack it is possible, but consider that you must also carry in the pump, the carry bag and the paddle so the real weight will be closer to 18 kg. 3. I have had mine for around 7 or 8 years now, used it about 20 to 30 times. Always washed in clean water after use and stored in a dry room out of sun. My kayak has now come apart on all four seams at the bow and stern (2 bow, 2 stern) an these seams need complete re-gluing. These are not seams on the inflated chambers but more to provide shape to the boat. 4. The new Safari is longer at 3.3 meters and also wider. The extra length for the new model is a good change for larger paddlers. 5. Do remember that it is very easy to be one or two kilometres offshore in an inflatable to avoid reefs etc. This is a long way to swim if by chance one of the inflated chambers deflates! Consider this if you are choosing an inflatable over a plastic or fibreglass kayak. ALWAYS WEAR A LIVE VEST.

First off, let me say that…

First off, let me say that the boat I am reviewing is the older model Safari. The new model, which I believe came out in 2017 , is longer, wider, and more stable from what I understand. The Safari is well made and will last a long time. For lakes and slow moving rivers it is suitable for anyone, but for swift water I found it to be overly tippy. I am an intermediate hard shell paddler and got this boat to do a Class 3 and 4 river (Ocoee River in Tennesssee). I never could get comfortable in it, and flipped over way too often. Although technically it can be rolled, I could never do it. Because it's so tippy, it's also hard to re-enter from the water. I liked the boat fine for lakes and slower moving rivers, but if you want to do big water, it is challenging, to say the least. For a laugh I let a much better paddler try it out once, and he flipped over in a matter of seconds. He felt that he could eventually get used to it, but, like I say, it is challenging in big water even for good paddlers. If you get one, I would recommend making sure you get the latest, larger, model.

Ignore review that starts "Unfortunately, I have had bad luck with this kayak. I bought it…"

I took the 2nd generation Innova Safari (aka Gumotex Safari in Europe) down the Mekong in Laos and white water trips in Thailand. It was abit small but the new Safari 330 is bigger so i def will be getting it too!

This thing is amazing. Class III rapids are no problem, the pack it comes with is super durable and can carry some extra gear if packed properly. Works fine to hike with - just needs a chest strap, maybe some padding if hiking longer.

The negative review I pointed out clearly does not understand that air expands when it gets hot -and the instructions clearly state to both UV protect the exterior and keep it out of the sun when out of the water.

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The SAFARI 330 is a sports kayak with a self-bailing bottom suitable for rivers up to grade III whitewater, coastal kayaking or surfing.

Description

The SAFARI 330 is a sports kayak with a self-bailing bottom suitable for rivers up to grade III whitewater, coastal kayaking or surfing. The new SAFARI 330 is longer, wider, and more stable than its precursor. It is spacious enough to fit well-built kayakers and is suitable even for inexperienced paddlers thanks to the significantly improved stability. The stern and bow can accommodate dry bags with your personal gear. Elastic ropes secure the bags in place.