The award-winning Helios 1 has been improved this year with the following added features in the Helios II. The decks and the interior are now made with Lite-Pack fabric, which cuts 10% off the weight of the kayak and allows for a smaller folded package. Lite-Pack is also much nicer on bare skin and more comfortable to sit against.

The Helios II adds a full back support in the front cockpit, and the deck have been redesigned with a more refined, flatter profile. Each deck either has netting or bungees for easy gear storage, and handy carrying handles have been added to the bow and stern.

Used for search and rescue by the Canadian Ranger Kayak Patrol on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Helios is both versatile and rugged. A Helios won the predicted log section of the ‘97 San Juan Challenge, averaging 3 knots over the 40-mile course in winds gusting to 45 knots. Just recently, the Helios was chosen for a Readers Choice Award from Sea Kayaker magazine in the inflatable kayak category. The award was based on the results of a reader survey taken in February of 2005.

This compact kayak can be paddled either as a single or a double. It comes in its own deluxe drybag/backpack and fits under an airline seat. Set up in less than 10 minutes. Explore moderate whitewater rivers, paddle the Helios along ocean shorelines as a sea touring kayak, or fish the backcountry. The Helios is available in two lengths. A foot-operated rudder can be purchased for precise control when the Helios is used as a sea touring kayak.

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The Innova Sunny Inflatable Kayak has been redesigned for lighter weight and better seating. Using Lite-Pack material on the interior where abrasion resistance is not critical, and Nitrylon on the exterior, the new Sunny is able to save 12% off the weight of the earlier model. It also packs smaller and the Lite-Pack material is much more comfortable to sit against. The new Sunny also features much improved back support for the seats with D-ring attachments at the side tubes.

A solid boat based on the successful Helios, the slightly longer Sunny can be paddled as a single or double, with enough space for a kid or dog. Somewhat more stable than the Helios, the open cockpit Sunny is a capable and versatile kayak designed for comfort and easy maneuvering.

The Sunny packs compactly in its own drybag/backpack and can be set up in a matter of minutes. Hand-crafted with a heavy duty rubber coated 1,200-denier Nitrylon™ and Lite-Pack, the Sunny will deliver years of paddling fun for a family of adventurers. The Sunny comes with a removable tracking fin. The Sunny can easily be changed into a balanced single kayak for solo paddlers. Because the boat is double-ended, the forward seat can be turned around and the tracking fin swapped to the other end to allow a solo paddler to sit in the middle of the Sunny.

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The Innova Safari is a new concept in inflatable design.  Self-bailing, definite rocker, slight keel, compact size and low profile combine to provide a sophisticated and technical paddling experience on whitewater, ocean surf, placid rivers and lakes.

When firmly inflated the Safari side tubes and self-bailing floor create a rigid, integrated hull that delivers surfing and turn carving performance comparable to hard-shell kayaks. Thighstraps, which are standard equipment, provide precise control and allow Eskimo rolling as well.

Weighing a scant 24 lbs., Safari packs small in its own drybag/backpack for compact travel and storage. For touring it comes with removable tracking fin.

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Specifications
RIVER RATING:	Class III
LENGTH:	10 ft.
WIDTH:	28 in.
WEIGHT:	24 lbs.
AIR CHAMBERS:	3 Main
CAPACITY:	220 lbs (1 person)
PACKED DIM:	10×17x20 in.
MATERIAL:	1200-denier Nitrylon™
COLOR:	Red

Comes in its own airline carry-on drybag/backpack and includes a removable tracking fin, adjustable footrest, and gear holddowns.

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The award-winning Helios 1 has been improved this year with the following added features in the Helios II. The decks and the interior are now made with Lite-Pack fabric, which cuts 10% off the weight of the kayak and allows for a smaller folded package. Lite-Pack is also much nicer on bare skin and more comfortable to sit against.

For the first time Innova now has a single-seat version of the Helios. It incorporates the same fabrics and features as the Helios II, but the Helios I has a significant amount of room for gear storage under the extended fore and aft deck. Weighing only 24 pounds, the Helios I is a very credible pocket touring kayak.

Used for search and rescue by the Canadian Ranger Kayak Patrol on the west coast of Vancouver Island, the Helios is both versatile and rugged. A Helios won the predicted log section of the ‘97 San Juan Challenge, averaging 3 knots over the 40-mile course in winds gusting to 45 knots. Just recently, the Helios was chosen for a Readers Choice Award from Sea Kayaker magazine in the inflatable kayak category. The award was based on the results of a reader survey taken in February of 2005.

This compact kayak can be paddled either as a single or a double. It comes in its own deluxe drybag/backpack and fits under an airline seat. Set up in less than 10 minutes. Explore moderate whitewater rivers, paddle the Helios along ocean shorelines as a sea touring kayak, or fish the backcountry. The Helios is available in two lengths. A foot-operated rudder can be purchased for precise control when the Helios is used as a sea touring kayak.

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