Aren’t all kayaks portable? Well, yes, but not all of them fit into a backpack, pump and all, with the whole package weighing just 19 pounds! The Isle Switch is new for the summer of 2022, and it's the ideal kayak/paddle board for fishermen, especially fishermen who travel or who like to fish small waters that are hard to get to.
One of the features of this kayak is the flat deck – you sit on a chair raised from the deck, and there is plenty of room and straps for your gear. Plus, they've eliminated plastic and metal parts on the deck. The flatness and width make it incredibly stable, and you can even strap multiple Switches together with Versa Straps, making it even more stable.
The elevated seat (you can put two seats on it if you want) sits four inches off the deck, and the adjustable footrest means comfort all day long. The 4-piece hybrid paddle fits into an inflatable holder on the side of the Switch. The oval shaft and rubberized grip on the paddle make paddling comfortable and easy, and the shaft adjusts for using the Switch as a kayak or a paddle board.
Perfect For Hiking To Secret Waters
The instant I saw this, I knew it was the perfect boat for packing into those secret little backwaters that are impossible to drive to. You can pack the whole kit and caboodle into the backpack, toss it in the back or on top of the Jeep, and head for places with waters where you won’t see another soul all day. You know – where the giants live!
The two-way pump inflates the Switch in six minutes, so you don't have to waste precious fishing time. Plus, the 18-inch seat back means you'll fish in comfort all day long. If you're fishing a string of waters, a handy shoulder strap allows you to carry the inflated Switch from one pond to the next without having to deflate and re-inflate it. The same strap is used across the deck to hold gear down.
What You Get
The Isle Switch has one seat, one footrest, a 2-in-1 paddle, handpump, board, and a premium storage pack. It retails for $995. The Switch is 35 inches wide, making it super comfortable and stable, with lots of room for your fishing gear and even a cooler. If you're camping or spending multiple days out, you can take the seat off and use it on the ground, meaning even fewer things to carry. It's 11'6" long, has a 425-pound capacity, comes in lots of colors, and goes on sale on June 22.
Don’t be afraid of it being inflatable – it’s made with AirTech Fusion Lite Technology, a woven nylon fabric that decreases the weight by 20 – 30% but offers high durability. In addition, it has a flexible fin, so you don't have to worry about hitting an underwater obstacle. Find out more about the Switch at https://www.islesurfandsup.com/.
