What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying: "The 143 handles technical water better than bigger rafts but still has room for gear. That diminished tube design really puts you close to the action-makes Class IV way more fun." Multi-day expeditions through technical water demand rafts that balance cargo capacity with responsive handling, so we designed the Aire D Series 143 Raft to excel where bigger boats become cumbersome. Diminished tube design keeps paddlers close to the action while 10 inches of rocker helps punch through holes, creating a 14-footer that handles like a smaller boat without sacrificing expedition capability.