NRS Canoe 3-D End Float

Comments about NRS Canoe 3-D End Float:

Ripped open the first day I used it. Not durable at all.

Comments about NRS Canoe 3-D End Float:

I use the end bags in my canoes for that extra bit of insurance. The old ones NRS made were a flimsy material that did not hold up well, and the grommets were poorly attached. They did not survive driving down the highway, let alone swimming a CIII. I had two sets of the old variety and lost them all. These new ones are made of what seems to be a much tougher material, and the tie down points are sewn into the material rather than glued to the outside. All in all, a much better product than what used to be offered. Well done, NRS!

Comments about NRS Canoe 3-D End Float:

I have a Dagger Legend Canoe (very equivalent to a Mad River Explorer) and while these bags work fine they are too small to fill the bow and stern properly. If you are trying to outfit a large canoe I would suggest looking elsewhere.
That said it functions fine and seems durable. The self sealing valve is a blessing once its inflated but can be a pain while you are trying to inflate it. Also, the opening does not mate with an NRS raft pump.

Comments about NRS Canoe 3-D End Float:

My new Malibu X-factor Kayak had a defect and kayak sank close to shore. Dealer repaired defect, I added these types of floats along with the others, port and starboard, a great extra measure of safety. Cons is it takes up storage space inside kayak and wind will effect kayak a little more since you ride a little higher. Worth it.

Comments about NRS Canoe 3-D End Float:

I use the product in ocean kayak prowler big game
fishing kayak for extra flotation to prevent sinking if I spring a leak when fishing for stripers in the atlantic ocean.