Aquaglide Navarro 110 Kayak

Summary

Price At Time Of Writing | $964.12

Our Overall Rating | 75 out of 100

Pros - Stable, comfortable

Cons - Wider so harder to paddle, slow drying, poor tracking

Overall - Beginner friendly and comfortable, just hard to dry

Technical Specifications

Open Size - 335x90cm

Weight - 12.4kg

Load Capacity - 113kg

Packed Size - 63x58x28cm

Our Analysis & Ratings

We love the stability and comfort of the Aquaglide Navarro 110 kayak. It also has some great storage for taking it on an overnight trip. Our main issues are the setup and pack down, and speed in the water. We really noticed the width, and it was a bit hard to manoeuvre this kayak around. Still a decent entry-level option, and for the price it's pretty good value.

Performance (speed, tracking, manoeuvrability, stability, load handling): 4/10

Speed: The speed in a straight line isn't that bad.

Tracking: We found it tended to drift a lot. There is a fin, but it's not enough to compensate for the design.

Manoeuvrability: Handling is a challenge, as the width makes it hard to paddle, like many others with a similar design.

Stability: Overall this is quite a stable kayak due to said width.

Load Handling: It has great storage for taking it on an overnight trip, giving it a bit more capacity for longer outings.

Construction (materials, seams, valve quality, durability and fittings): 5/10

This is a basic PVC kayak with strong ripstop polyester covering. It's well constructed but lacks the quality finish and firmness of some of the high end kayaks.

Setup/Pack Down (inflation time, valves, folding and drying): 4/10

Fairly easy to inflate, but it does have mismatched valves, so having to switch pump parts results in a longer process. The floor has a drainage hole, which saves you from having to tip the whole thing over to get water out, but the materials used do take a while to dry in the pack down process.

Portability (weight, packed size, ease of carrying): 6/10

Fairly lightweight and compact at 12.4kg. This will easily sit in your boot ready to go for the next kayaking trip, or fit neatly in storage, however, it does sacrifice a bit of quality to drop the weight.

Comfort (seat support, legroom, fatigue over distance): 6/10

Strong, comfortable seat and a great enclosed cockpit that we could happily sit in for hours. Decent storage space as well for longer trips.

Value for money:

For the price, this is pretty good value. It's a decent entry-level option, particularly for beginners who value stability and comfort over speed and quick pack down.

Best for:

• Beginners who want a stable, comfortable kayak

• Overnight trips or longer outings, thanks to the storage space

• Paddlers who don't mind a longer drying process

• Those prioritising comfort over speed and manoeuvrability

Overall:

Beginner friendly and comfortable, just hard to dry.