$ 1600
Rowing Outdoors, Just Like Nature Intended.
Designed to work specifically with the ROWonAIR® Universal Rowing Units, the Dude 18 is an inflatable rowing I-board designed for performance rowing.
ROWonAIR I-boards are not flat bottom boards, they have a slight V-shaped bottom that aids with tracking and hydrodynamics to cut through the water. The Dude 18 is slightly wider (4”) than the Mojo 18, which makes the Dude 18 the perfect beginner board. Rest assured, the added stability is a welcome feature to all when rowing in choppy waters. You still get rowing shell handling and performance but with a little extra stability. The Dude 18 is easily stowed away and comes with a backpack, repair kit, fin, pump, and strap.
This is the most well-rounded board option that ROWonAIR offers. Stability of a wider board meets the length of a proper rowing scull.
Length: 18' | Width: 30"
Weight: 29 lbs | Bag Size: 33" x 23" x 11"
Carry Capacity: 529 lbs
The Dude 18 can be purchased as a standalone board, or preconfigured with ROWonAIR’s exclusive RowVista®, or RowMotion® (with or without oars) rowing units.
Board Capabilities
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Dude 18 Innovations
The Dude 18 is the perfect multi-tool for flexible and performance-driven rowing. With portability of this magnitude nothing will stand in your way of serious fun or rowing training whenever and wherever you want.
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Dude 18 Features & Innovations
The Dude is effectively the same board as the Mojo, but 4” wider. This means you get all of the same great performance features that the Mojo has to offer but with just a bit more safety and security. For this trade-off, the Dude is the most popular board people choose to row on. This beginner friendly board is the perfect row trainer for anyone getting into the sport.
4º V-Bottom & Rocker Line
The world’s only line of V-bottom boards specifically designed for rowing. The Dude 18 has a fast waterline and smooth gliding between strokes.
Backpack Storage
High quality backpack with luggage wheels has enough room to store the pump and even a life jacket.
Rapid-style Air Pump
The included high quality hand pump can pump up the Dude in less than 9 minutes. Built in gauge adds assurance that the proper pressure has been reached.
Rugged Construction
High tech materials, precision engineering, and quality manufacturing practices come together to provide products with the longest lifetime withstanding high temperatures and extended UV exposure.
Easy-Mount Fin
Simple attachment fin requires no tools to install and keeps the Dude 18 tracking straight.
Elastic Luggage Netting
This netting gives you an easy place to store some gear, your shoes, and/or a backup paddle.
Bow Fins
A pair of small fins close to the bow are a special touch to provide the Dude with even better tracking.
Row with a Passenger or RowTandem
Bring a passenger or dog along on your next rowing adventure. If you purchase a second ROWonAIR rowing unit, you can row on the Dude 18 in tandem. You can even mix RowVista and RowMotion!
Woven-Fusion Drop Stitch Materials
This special construction method was pioneered by the ROWonAIR team. They needed a material that could withstand high pressures, provide more rigidity than normal drop stitch, and weigh as little as possible.
Dude 18 Rowing Board Technical Specs
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
MAKE IT YOUR OWN WITH ROWONAIR ACCESSORIES
Carbon Seat Upgrade
This carbon fiber seat replaces the standard foam seat for the hard seat feel experienced rowing derrieres are used to.
$120
Row Pad for Carbon Seat
This pad is specifically designed for the carbon fiber seat. This pad is a real butt-saver. A must-have for anyone that has to have the carbon, but isn’t ready to commit to a hard seat.
$69
Concept2 Foot Stretcher Upgrade
This foot stretcher upgrade switches out the normal axle style stretcher for the Concept2 Flex Foot stretcher that is common on their new generation of ergs.
$90
Foot Raisers (4 Pc)
These foot raisers are stackable as a spacer/shim for mounting the ROWonAIR rowing system into other boats. You can also use them to lift the skid a little which could be advantageous in very choppy waters.
$35
Universal Mounting Straps (Pair)
If you plan to mount your new ROWonAIR rowing unit on anything that isn’t Mojo 18, Dude 18, Lite 15, or Air Kayak 16, you’ll probably need these straps to mount it to any other paddleboard.
$35
RowMotion Oarlock Spacer Kit
This spacer set allows you to set the oarlocks to different heights or to generally raise them to best suit your style of rowing and the sea state conditions. Raising the oarlocks might make rowing in larger waves easier.
$55
iSeat
This very comfortable, inflatable seat can be used for a passenger or mounted to convert your Mojo 18' into a sit-on-top kayak.
$125
Triple Action High Efficiency Hand Pump
An upgrade from the standard pump, it moves more air per pump and is easier to get the I-boards to higher pressures. This is one of the highest quality inflatable boat pumps on the market.
$135
Carbon SUP Paddle (3 Piece)
This paddle is collapsible to a small rescue paddle or a full length SUP paddle.
$135
Dry Bag - Hiko
This waterproof bag easily mounts on rowing boards elastic mesh. Includes additional shoulder belts for use as a backpack. Size is 18" x 12" x 6".
$99
Collapsible Kayak Dolly
Lightweight dolly for transporting fully inflated ROWonAIR boards and rowing units on land. Can be collapsed and taken with you for portages along the way.
$115
Takacat Volume Inflator
This fast and easy battery-operated inflation pump is easy to use, smaller than a soda can, and has a built-in battery that will run the pump for a total of 45 minutes. It will work with any boat that uses a Halkey-Roberts valve. The pump fills most of the air volume in the chambers, so you only need to top up the pressure with a hand or foot pump (usually included with your inflatable boat).
$59Resources & Support
ROWonAir Dude 18 Inflatable Rowing Board, Dude 18 Backpack, Rapid-style Air Pump, 5.4” Fin, Repair Kit, and Strap.
In addition to everything included with the Dude 18 board, this unit also includes:
RowVista (F-Style) rowing unit, RowVista oars, storage and transport bags
In addition to everything included with the Dude 18 board, this unit also includes:
RowMotion (F-Style) rowing unit, storage, and transport bags
In addition to everything included with the Dude 18 board, this unit also includes:
RowMotion (F-Style) rowing unit, RowMotion carbon 2-piece oars, storage, and transport bags
ROWonAIR Warranty
ROWonAIR provides a 24-month warranty against any defects in material or workmanship.
Device Assembly
Customer Reviews
- PMPaul M.Rated 5 out of 5 stars3 years agoAir kayak and Dude
Have used both the Air kayak and the Dude and absolutely enjoy both. Great glide, comfortable, perform well in choppy water and truly exhilarating. Also greatly appreciate dealing with Red Beard Sailing. Alex has been very friendly and super responsive to my questions.
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