Project AIRBORNE is big hits and air on the Clackamas in my red, green and orange sponsor SOTAR SL inflatable kayak.
Video: Project AIRBORNE By Jacob Linkhart on the SOLWYRX Paddlesports YouTube channel.
This video is sponsored by SOTAR.
Disclosure: SOLWYRX Paddle Gear sells SOTAR gear, and I earn money when you buy it here. SOTAR also sponsors me as an athlete.
This is the SL at its most aggressive: boofing drops, launching off waves and taking big hits in holes. It shows that an inflatable kayak isn't just for easy water. Built right, it'll take everything the Clackamas throws at it.
What makes the SL good at this
Stiff tubes, a self-bailing floor and solid thigh-strap points let you drive the boat instead of riding along. Those are the same things I tell people to check in What to Look For in a Whitewater Inflatable Kayak. If you want your own, the SOTAR SL kayaks are in the shop, including preset color options.
Big hits also mean more flips; read Why Inflatable Kayaks Flip, and Why Self-Rescue Matters for why self-rescue matters. The Project series: PROJECT HORIZONLINE, Project Streamline, this one, and The OLDGROWTH project.
Personal trip report: flows, wood and hazards change, and what worked for me that day isn't a rule for your boat or group. Check current conditions, scout, and boat within your training.
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Updated October 28, 2026 · By Jacob Linkhart, owner of SOLWYRX Paddle Gear · Spot a mistake? Email me and I'll fix it.
