Catamarans with inflatable frame. Review article.

2014 turned out to be active and productive for ZelGear manufacturer. New models of kayaks and catamarans have been designed taking into account modern users’ requirements for products, mainly on the basis of the concept of "simplify and then add lightness". We tried to make our water crafts comfortable, stylish and safe.

All models have passed a test drive on the rivers of 3-4 category of difficulty and have received excellent reviews after evaluation by experts (raft instructors)!

Catamarans with inflatable frame have several advantages over standard catamarans with iron frame, and also have good floatable characteristics. Some moments were captured (you can watch them on video), but only passing of rapids gives us that adrenaline for which we love mountains, rivers and rafting.

The main advantages of catamarans with inflatable frame:

Capaciousness

Three inflatable beams (frame elements) in TourCat-2 catamaran and four inflatable beams in TourCat-4 catamaran create an additional compartment for cargo.

In catamaran-deuce with knee fit, cargo can be positioned between rowers on the perforated deck.

Safety and comfort TourCat catamarans

• Foot holders that are welded to deck

• Knee support on one leg is provided

• External wrapping of catamaran

• Multiple handles (on frame, on inner and outer sides of cylinders)

• Ergonomic raft fit

• Seating place is taped with special slipproof material

On the rapids of Rioni river, Georgia

Catamaran with knee fit

• •comfortable inflatable seat

• double knee support

• hard foot support

• place of foot support is taped with special slipproof material

• pockets on inflatable frame for wide-rope sling or life grab

• perforated frame

• rings for cargo securing

Floatable characteristics

• High flotation. Due to voluminous cylinders, catamaran easily passes rapids of 3-4 category of difficulty. Passing of rapids of higher category of difficulty depends on rowers’ professionalism and good team coordination

• An additional volume of inflatable frame allows to pass even large foam holes

• Inflatable frame can also serve as an excellent position for daredevil photographer

Ease of assembly and transportation 

• Assembly time for 1 catamaran is 15-20 minutes.

• Absence of frame and integrity of design. To start assemblage, one only needs to take catamaran out of the package, unroll it and inflate.

• Weight of TourCat-2 is 25 kg, of TourCat-4 (+2) is 33 kg

• Weight of catamaran-deuce with knee fit is 25 kg

• Can be packed in a single backpack

• Ability to transport in the plane as one regular luggage item

Comfortable straps

Before flying to Georgia

Lateral tightenings

 Eye-catching design

 • Modern technologies and high quality materials allow to create new forms in catamarans

• Pocket on frame for life grab, wide-rope sling or bottle of water

• Bright color combinations that lift the spirits

• Pressure-relief valves on each inflatable element

If you want to know more - please, contact us.
All catarafts of ZelGear production - in the internet shop zelgear.com.ua