| NRS kayaks have been around for over 30 years and | | | | one of these models but I will list some basic pros and |
| have been a major brand name in the inflatable kayak | | | | cons of NRS kayaks in general. |
| market since the beginning. NRS began designing their | | | | Pro NRS Kayaks |
| kayaks for people who were passionate about | | | | - Solid construction - they can take a beating and hold |
| whitewater paddling, wanted a rugged and sturdy boat | | | | up nicely |
| but didn't want to completely empty out their wallets. | | | | - All of their kayaks are super fun to use and great for |
| They make river running kayaks that are fun and | | | | all skill levels |
| completely user-friendly. | | | | - The Bandit I & II is made with environmentally |
| At the moment NRS has five different whitewater | | | | friendly materials. |
| inflatable kayaks that they offer. | | | | - They are much more affordable than say their |
| NRS Bandit I - The cool thing about the Bandit is that it | | | | biggest competitor Aire kayaks. |
| is made with environmentally friendly material. Hopefully | | | | - Their kayaks have some of the best warranties in |
| more inflatable kayaks will lean towards this as well. | | | | the business. |
| The Bandit is extremely light weight and truly ideal for | | | | - NRS is completely committed to making sure that |
| any type of traveling. It is best suited for a smaller | | | | their customers are happy and satisfied. This very |
| person. This is a fun little kayak for enjoying some nice | | | | much comes across when doing business with them. |
| river runs. | | | | - The kayaks are light weight and perfect for traveling |
| NRS Bandit II - This is the two person version of the | | | | and easy storage. |
| Bandit. It may also be a better choice for someone | | | | - Each boat performs differently - there is something |
| who is a little taller or larger as it has a bit more room. | | | | for everyone. |
| It can handle up to class IV rapids. | | | | Against NRS Kayaks |
| NRS MaverIK - The Maverik is best suited for class I | | | | - Though they are trying hard, they still do not compare |
| or II rapids. It is more of a beginner whitewater kayak | | | | to the ultimate quality of the Aire Kayaks (however |
| that is very stable and also tracks fairly well on | | | | they are much more affordable) |
| flatwater. This inflatable kayak is not suitable for any | | | | - Their kayaks tend to not have a lot or room for |
| major whitewater tricks like rolling. It comes with a | | | | storage. |
| phenomenal ten year warranty. | | | | - Most of their kayaks are purely for rivers and will not |
| NRS MaverIK II - This is the two person version of the | | | | perform well on flatwater - they can get blown around |
| Maverik and also comes equipped with the excellent | | | | in high winds. |
| ten year warranty. It offers a little more leg room and | | | | - Their solo kayaks are really suited best for a smaller |
| great stability. It is best suited for calm rivers and | | | | person - they are not large kayaks. |
| flatwater paddling. It is not a high performance | | | | All that said and done the bottom line is that NRS |
| whitewater kayak. | | | | makes great inflatable kayaks that are designed for |
| NRS MaverIK Performance - Now this is the real | | | | pure river fun. They have excellent warranties and will |
| performance kayak that NRS offers. Weighing only 31 | | | | last for a very long time. NRS knows their stuff and |
| pounds it comes with thigh straps and foot braces. It is | | | | hopefully they will continue to make their kayaks |
| equipped to perform and you will not be disappointed. It | | | | affordable and easy to use. They are very popular |
| is very rugged and sturdy and also comes with a ten | | | | boats and will likely be around for at least another 30 |
| year warranty. | | | | years. |
| There are good and bad points to each and every | | | | |