Two different types of floor pockets are available for all AIRE brand rafts. The Regular Floor Pocket comes standard with all AIRE rafts while the Sealed Floor Pocket is optional ($400).

The Regular Floor Pocket (RFP) is constructed by sewing the PVC floor top and bottom to a zipper along the perimeter edge of the floor pocket. An air floor AIREcell is placed inside the pocket which keeps the floor rigid and buoyant while in use. There are drains built into the bottom of the floor pocket, which allows water to drain out of it. While on the river, water can enter the floor drains which adds ballast to the boat. This extra ballast creates a low center of gravity, helping the raft ‘stick’ to the water and can sometimes help prevent a flip.

The Sealed Floor Pocket (SFP) is constructed by welding the PVC floor top and bottom together along the perimeter to form a waterproof pocket. Two watertight zippers are installed on the floor top so the air floor AIREcell can be accessed. The Sealed Floor Pocket cannot take on water as ballast, which will make the boat slightly faster and more responsive than one with a Regular Floor Pocket.


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