Lightweight – only 14.1kg
Full PVC with removable floor – easy to wipe dry
Drop-stitch floor – gives you excellent rigidity for improved speed
Sit-on-top style – easy to get in and out of, no cockpit to tuck your legs into
Stable and easy to paddle for beginners, dogs, kids
Dual Fin System for Enhanced Tracking
Cool and comfy, supportive seats and foot braces
Quick and simple set-up – 9 mins
Thick, durable materials – lifetime warranty
Versatile – bung holes for self-bailing
No good if you are “wide” – it’s very narrow, only 43cm hip-to-hip
If you are looking for an open ocean kayak that you can use with a spray skirt, check out the AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite kayak instead
If you are doing whitewater above class 1, the StraitEdge2 Pro kayak can do up to class 3 rapids
Expeditions – although it is capable of being loaded up with gear, you probably need a better performing kayak like the AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite if you are planning multi-day expeditions.
9 minutes from in-the-bag to on-the-water!
*Solo model shown in this video – we have not filmed the tandem set up yet.
The pack away takes about 9 minutes.
Let’s be clear – the Kokopelli Kayak is NOT a pool toy! It’s a puncture-resistant inflatable kayak that won’t let you down.
FAQs – Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak
Dimensions
Outer (Length): 373cm
Outer (Width): 86cm
Inner (Length): 340cm
Inner (Width): 43cm
Kayak Weight: 14.1 kg
Kayak + Pump + Paddle : 18.5 kg
Deflated and Packed Dimensions: 56cm x 40cm x 33cm
Paddler Suitability
Maximum Capacity: 190 kg
Recommended Max. Individual Paddler Weight: 100 kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Height: no limit, but 2 very tall people are going to be paddling with bent knees
Recommended Max Bum Width (when seated): 43cm
Suitabilty
Lakes, Bays and Inland Waterways
Coastal / Open Water Reservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)Rivers up to Class I WhitewaterDogs (small to medium)Fishing (fabric rod holder behind seat)BeginnersTaking small kids (if you both fit)Self-bailing
Accessory Compatibility
RapidUp Sail Spray Skirt Rudder Kit ePropulsion Vaquita Propeller – via SUP fin box Railblaza Starport Rod Holder with Railblaza Starport Adhesive Mount
Materials
Hull: 1000d Reinforced PVC
Deck: 1000d Reinforced PVC
Tube-cover: 1000d Reinforced PVC
Floor: Drop-stitch 1000d Reinforced PVC
D-Ring: Stainless-Steel – 1in (2.5cm)
More About This Kayak
Set-up Time: 9 minutes
Pack Away Time: 9 minutes
Warranty: Lifetime
SKU: 23-20501-04
2x Alpine Lake Paddles (4-Piece, non-featherable)
Nano Barrel Pump
2x EVA Seats
Drop-Stitch Floor
2x Foot braces
Repair Kit
2x Removable Fins
XL Animas River Bag
$1,899.00
Stored at Penrith, ships in 2-6 business days.
Qualifies for 90-day “Try it on the Water” Returns
Lifetime warranty
Free Shipping
Can NOT be shipped to New Zealand
Availability: In stock
Package Deal
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Lightweight for Easy Handling
Lightweight kayak at only 14.1kg.
The total weight, including the bag, the Nano Barrel Pump and the Alpine Lake Paddles is only 18.5 kg.
Packs up to 56cm x 40cm x 33cm.
Easy to Clean and Dry
The Platte Plus is full PVC with a removable floor, so you can get a towel and wipe it down.
The only fabric item is the seat, which you can dry separately.
Drop-Stitch Floor
Gives you excellent rigidity for speed.
Open - Sit-on-top Style
The Platte Plus is a Sit-on-top kayak – stable, easy access, good for beginners, dogs, and kids.
It is, however, quite a slim kayak inside – only 43cm hip-to-hip, so if you are a “wide” person, you will need something more spacious, like the StraitEdge2 Pro kayak.
Dual Fin System for Enhanced Tracking
The Kokopelli Platte Plus uses a large rear fin and a smaller front fin to keep the kayak tracking straight on flat water.
Supportive Seat is Cool and Comfortable
The Platte Plus features supportive EVA moulded foam seats.
The diamond design keeps you cool and the thick straps support your back.
Foot Brace
The lightweight foot blocks can be attached to support your lower back when power is needed.
Fabric Rod Holder
The Platte Plus features a Fabric Rod Holder behind the seats
Oversized Mesh Bag
The Kokopelli Platte Plus comes in a handy XL Animas River Bag
Set up
The Kokopelli Platte Plus Inflatable kayak is very quick and simple to set up.
I recommend purchasing an electric pump – the Nano pump that is included is good quality but has a very small barrell and therefore takes a while to inflate.
Durable and Reliable
The hull and tube covers are constructed from high quality 1000d PVC.
The 20 2.5cm D-rings are made from stainless steel.
Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak FAQs
Performance
It’s not a rocket, but it’s satisfying to paddle.
The high-pressure drop-stitch floor (included) gives you excellent rigidity, so you glide through the water gracefully.
It’s quite narrow for a sit-on-top inflatable kayak, so the tracking is good.
The high-pressure drop-stitch floor plays a big part in this. The enhanced rigidity helps the kayak glide through the water smoothly.
And the dual fin system improves the tracking substantially.
The wind affect is moderate on the Platte Plus.
The waterline is not as long as the StraitEdge2 Pro kayak but the side tubes are not huge, and the dual fin system keeps it on track pretty well.
Comfort
The seats (included) have very supportive straps.
The diamond design keeps you cool and the thick straps support your back.
The optional foot braces (included) add to your comfort by supporting your lower back as you paddle.
Note that the internal width is only 43cm, so if you have a wide bum, it may be squeezed uncomfortably.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak has very good back support – the seat back is high and stiff with adjustable straps to get the angle right.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak comes with a removable foot brace for lower back support as you are paddling.
What is the Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak good for?
Yes, if they are not massive.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak is not huge inside, but it has an open sit-on-top style, so there might be enough space for all of you, depending on the size of the dog (and the adults).
The drop-stitch floor inside the kayak is super tough, you do not need any reinforcement.
The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you won’t all go over board if your dog gets excited and makes a sudden move (not that they ever do that …).
Yes.
The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you can focus on fishing and relaxing.
The 1000d PVC material is extremely durable, give you the confidence that neither fish nor fishing gear will cause a puncture.
There are fabric rod holders behind the seats, but if you are fishing a lot, I recommend the accessory frame – it allows you to attach high-quality rod holders, an EPERB, a fish finder, go-pro etc.
Optional kayak anchor if the fish are biting and you want to stay where you are.
You can even put on a propeller – the ePropulsion Vaquita.
Yes.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak is good for taking kids, as long as they are still small.
It’s super-stable, so the kids can have a nap and muck around without tipping it over.
The kayak is not wide inside, but it has the open sit-on-top style, so there’s likely to be enough room for all of you, as long as it’s a small child.
Yes, it’s a very good choice for a tender.
It’s got the high-pressure drop-stitch floor which makes it easy to step into and out of.
The open sit-on-top style also makes it easy to step in and out of.
It’s not our biggest kayak, but there is still quite a bit capacity (195kg) for gear if you are using it to transport your stuff to and from shore.
**Caution – do not leave the kayak inflated on the deck of the boat. The heat will cause the 1pressure to rise and you could damage the kayak.
NOTE – The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak is NOT recommended for open ocean.
It’s good for a few hours.
Longer than that, and you need a better performing kayak, like the AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite kayak.
No.
The manufacturer’s guides are that the Platte Plus is suitable for:
- Flat water
- Bays and inlets
- Rivers up to Class 1
No.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak is fine for class 1 rivers, according to the manufacturer.
Who is the Kokopelli Platte Kayak good for?
Yes!
This is an AWESOME kayak for beginners!
The key feature for beginners is stability and the Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak is wonderfully stable, so no dramas there.
The dual fin system makes it easy to paddle straight.
At 14.1kgs it’s light enough for most people to lift.
The sit-on-top style makes it easy for people to get in and out.
Just be aware that it’s only 43cm wide internally, make sure you sit down and measure your bum width before purchasing.
In my experience, seniors are looking for a lightweight kayak, and at 14.1kg, the Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak is fairly lightweight.
We have other kayaks that are lighter, but the Kokopelli Platte does give a great balance of versatility and performance. So if you think you can handle the weight, it’s a great choice for seniors.
The other key features for seniors are stability and ease of getting in and out – the Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak ticks both of these boxes.
Just be aware that it’s only 43cm wide internally, make sure you sit down and measure your bum width before purchasing.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus Inflatable kayak is suitable for a child to paddle because it is lightweight and easy to paddle.
Being a tandem kayak, it’s a great option for a child to learn to paddle WITH an adult.
The only issue might be that they might be too short to reach the foot rest.
Yes, very!
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak is an open deck sit-on-top style. You can basically fall in and out of this kayak, there is no cockpit.
Not sure, we haven’t tested it with 2 tall people yet.
Be careful with the width, though – the Kokopelli Platte Plus is only 43cm across on the inside and would be too narrow for a lot of people.
The maximum capacity is 195kgs according to the manufacturer.
We haven’t yet tested this kayak on the higher weight ranges, but I don’t think it will be a practical option for large paddlers because it is simply too narrow inside (only 40cm from hip to hip when sitting).
About the Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak
The main hull material used is 1000 denier Reinforced PVC and it is super thick and tough.
The floor is 1000d Reinforced PVC high-quality drop-stitch, also extremely tough:
In the extremely rare case that you damage the hull, the kayak comes with a repair kit, so you can put on a patch.
It’s a sit-on-top kayak.
The Kokopelli Platte is self-bailing.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus is a tandem kayak – this means it has seating for 2 persons.
You can easily paddle it solo if you wish.
Deflated and packed dimensions are:
56cm x 40cm x 33cm
The weight of everything, including paddle, pump and bag is 18.5kg.
At 14.1 kg (18.5 kg with the included accessories), the Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak is a very lightweight tandem option.
There is a dual fin system included:
There is no rudder on the Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak.
Note that the Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak is easy to paddle, tracks very well and is not very wind affected, so you are not likely to need a rudder.
Yes, the ePropulsion Vaquita can be used with the SUP fin-box connection.
• EVA molded foam confortable seat
• Drop-stitch 1000d Reinforced PVC
• Stainless Steel D-rings
• Two sets of gear loops to secure rods and paddles
• Adjustable bungee straps on the bow and stern cargo areas
• Self-bailing floor
The hull, deck and the tube-covers are 1000d Reinforced PVC.
The floor is high quality drop-stitch.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak is manufacted by Kokopelli across various locations in Asia.
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How to use the Kokopelli Platte Kayak
You can review the instruction manual here:
Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak Instruction Manual
But my strong recommendation is that you take a look at the setup video (solo version shown):
It should take you around 9 minutes, once you have got the hang of it.
It’s about 9 minutes, once you have got the hang of it.
You just take off the valve covers and set the valves to deflate. Then just walk away for a few minutes and it’s done.
You can use the deflate function of the pump if you want to, but I have never found this to be necessary.
The pack away takes about 9 minutes.
Pull out the seats, the foot braces and the drop-stitch floor.
Use a towel to wipe down the kayak.
Fold the kayak up and put everything in the mesh bag.
What to buy
• 2x Alpine Lake Paddles (4-Piece, non-featherable)
• Nano Barrel Pump
• 2x EVA Seats
• Drop-Stitch Floor
• 2x Foot Braces
• Repair Kit
• 2x Removable Fins
• XL Animas River Bag
• Owners manual
You need to purchase a life jackets at a minimum.
You can also purchase a paddle leashs so you don’t lose your paddle!
We also recommend a dry bag for keeping your gear dry.
Check out our Fishing Gear section if you want to do some kayak fishing.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus Kayak comes with 2 Alpine Lake Paddles. This is a nice 4-part paddle with a fibreglass shaft, but unfortunately the blades are not featherable.
Check out our range of featherable, collapsible kayak paddles.
The Kokopelli Platte Plus kayak comes with the Nano Barrel Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge.
If you want to speed up the process (the nano barrel pump is small and therefore slow), I recommend the Flextail Max Pump 2 Pro
General Information
Bay Sports come with a 3-year warranty on all kayaks. You can find details of this warranty here.
But if you have any issues after that period, still get in touch as we carry some spare parts and may be able to help out.
Our 90-day “Try it on the Water” Guarantee means that if the kayak is not what you expected, you have 90 days after delivery to return the kayak for a FULL refund.
Shipping is free for orders over $169 and $9 flat rate for orders under $169.
If the product is in stock, it will ship from our Sydney warehouse within 2-6 business days of ordering.
If you have a deadline, please get in touch and we’ll check if it’s going to make it in time.
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