What Our Gearhead® 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.