First founded in 2017 in Austria, Spinera is new to the United States market in 2024. The new Spinera Kenai 130 is an inflatable tandem kayak that folds up into a backpack for easy transport.
We caught up with Mike Mowrey from Spinera to hear more about the Kenai 130 at the 2024 Paddlesports Trade Coalition Colab.
A look at the Spinera Kenai 130
The Spinera Kenai 130 can be paddled either as a one-person or two-person inflatable kayak with adjustable seats that include both high and low position. Additionally the seats are able to be removed from the kayak completely, converting it from a tandem to a solo boat. According to Mowrey from Spinera, the welded-tube design of the Kenai 130 makes it durable and rigid as well as stable enough to stand up while kayak fishing and cast.
Foot pedals and foot braces can be added in, and a universal mounting plate makes the boat compatible with a variety of rod holders and other attachments. At about 38 pounds, the Kenai 13 packs into a backpack that makes it ultra-easy to transport. The fin box on the Kenai 13 is universally comparable with fins available at most retailers. Additionally, the Kenai comes with a repair kit and a dry bag.
Overall, the kayak is 13 feet long (3.8 meters) and 34.3 inches (87 centimeters) wide with a max payload of 639.3 pounds (290 kilograms).
