Jobe® Tasman 14.5ft

The Tasman (2026) is the most recent addition to the Jobe® fleet, and surely the sleekest looking inflatable kayak available today.  This impressive boat offers the best money can buy in stiffness and strength.  Constructed using drop-stitch technology on both the floor and the walls, the Tasman's rigidity will impress even the most seasoned kayakers.  The design of the Tasman, much like Aqua Marina's Tomahawk, sets an entirely new standard for paddlers of inflatable kayaks - ultra stable, smooth and effortless motion through the water.  After paddling the Tasman for a couple of hours, you find it remarkable to think that this thing can be thrown into a rucksack.

A more expensive choice, but a genuine investment in rigidity, glide efficiency and back support.  The Tasman also enjoys Jobe's generous 3 year warranty - no-one offers longer. 

❓ Seating options

The Tasman can be used a 2-seater or solo/single-seater

🛶 How does it paddle?

The Tasman might just be our favourite kayak.  Our team of enthusiastic paddlers have put it through its paces and our verdict is this - we absolutely love it.  She glides over the surface of the water as though made of fiberglass, with it's V-shaped hull and fin keeping you beautifully straight as you slice through water like a knife.  Paddling it is effortless.  Every stoke of the paddle provides what seems like a lifetime of momentum through the water.  It's very comfortable and wonderfully stable - more so than rigid equivalent kayaks.  It's spacious enough for family paddling trips and can cope superbly in all types of water terrain (coastal, open sea, rapids, inland rivers, lakes and canals). Taking a whopping 10 PSI, the drop-stitched walls and flooring feel absurdly stiff, like wood.  Once inflated, take a walk around the Tasman and you'll spot signs of quality written all over it - the whole kayak is lavishly furnished with thick, sturdy, armoured skin, super-strong heat-sealed seams and skilful stitch work.

💧Bone-dry in seconds

No fabrics that saturate with water.  Simply wipe-dry with a towel and you're bone-dry and good to pack up your kayak to store away.

🏅 Award-winning technology

Drop-stitch technology is what makes the Tasman so impressive.  Within the floor and walls of the kayak are an uncountable number of nylon threads, which ensure the kayak maintains it's optimal shape while you pile in pounds of highly-pressured air.  The result is an inflatable kayak that feels as stiff as solid wood.

🐊 Armoured skin

The underneath of the Tasman is protected by a thick armoured skin made up from several layers.  The result is a smooth and slippery surface with very low-drag. Thanks to this iron-like skin, you can drag the Tasman up shingle beaches, run aground over rocks, and graze against low-lying branches and roots.  Water will bead off the skin, keeping your kayak bone-dry for when you’re ready to pack up.  Despite it’s incredible strength, the material is lightweight and couldn’t be easier to roll up.

💡 Innovative features

- The Tasman is extremely difficult to flip over, making it a safe option for families. It’s nimble enough to navigate tight rivers, but robust and stable enough to tackle white-water rapids. The raised bow and spray deck makes for good defence against any choppy waves that would otherwise leave you a little wet.

- The whole kayak rolls into a neat backpack – perfect for storing dry items in whilst paddling. The bag features comfortable padded shoulder straps so that you can walk off with the kayak on your back and at 19Kg the Tasman is more than manageable for one person to carry and fits nicely inside a suitcase for adventures abroad.

- The Tasman comes with several handles at each end, and on both sides, making it effortless to carry.

- 3 separated air chambers for additional safety in long-distance adventures

- V-shape inflatable keel under bow and stern for remarkable tracking performance and efficient strokes

- Extra-long hull waterline for higher paddling speed

- Premium adjustable kayak seat with high backrest, spongy cushion and multiple storage pockets

📝 What's included

•  3 year warranty
•  1 ez-lock click fin
•  2 Bungee ropes
•  2 Comfortable seats with velcro fixing system
•  3 Bravo high pressure valves
•  4 Comfortable handle
•  Back and front PVC splash panels
•  Drain plug
•  Drop-stitched floor with comfortable eva 3mm deck
•  Hand Pump to Inflate the kayak.
•  Max. 2 persons (180 KG)
•  Open top design
•  Repair kit
•  Size: 440x81,5cm 14ft 5 inch length x 32 inch
•  Tarpaulin bottom
•  Transport nylon carry bag

⚙️ Specifications:

Size: 440cm x 81.5cm / 14ft 5 inch x 32 inch | Weight: 19kg | Max. load: 180kg
Configure as: Solo or tandem
Inflate time: 4 minutes
Deflate time: Instant

✉️ Want more information?  Talk to our Jobe expert:  jobe@aquascene.co.uk