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AIRE Wave Destroyer 12 Cataraft

$3,360.00

SKU: 100-001230

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12' Wave Destroyer – The Ultimate Steep Creek Cat

Designed for paddlers who thrive on tight, technical whitewater, the 12' Wave Destroyer is a compact, high-performance cataraft made to take on Class IV-V rapids, shallow creeks, and low-volume, rocky rivers.

With 22" diameter tubes, extreme bow and stern rocker (33"), and a nimble 12' profile, this boat punches through big drops and pivots quickly through complex moves.

Key Performance Features:

Compact & Nimble: The 12-foot length is perfect for navigating tight technical drops and complex boulder gardens.
Steep Creek Specialist: Engineered specifically for low-volume, rocky environments and steep creeking.
Extreme Rocker: 33" of bow and stern rocker helps you punch through holes and maneuver on a dime.

Product information

What Makes the Wave Destroyer 12 Special?

Its lightweight build (52 lbs per pair) and compact footprint make it ideal for fly-in trips, remote access rivers, and solo expeditions. The Wave Destroyer 12 is not a general-purpose cat—it’s built for one thing: performance in challenging whitewater.

Extreme Rocker Profile: 33" bow & stern rise helps stay on top of waves and resist backflipping

Compact & Nimble: Excels on steep creeks, technical rivers, and must-make moves

Lightweight & Fly-In Friendly: Weighs just 52 lbs per pair—easy to load into aircraft or shuttle vehicles

Durable & Ready: 16 D-rings, 4 lift handles, and standard frame chafers for rigging and transport

Stable & Predictable: Tracks confidently, resurfaces quickly, and resists flipping—even in chaotic hydraulics

Class V-Ready: Tested and developed on the North Fork of the Payette—there's nothing the Wave Destroyer can't handle

Frame not included

Specifications

Tube Diameter: 22"

Bow/Stern Rise: 33"

Weight: 52 lbs (per pair)

D-Rings: 16 total

Lift Handles: 4 total

Chafers: Included

Recommended Use: Steep creeks, Class IV–V rivers, shallow/rocky water, solo expedition rowing

Need Help Choosing?

Email info@aire.com or call (800) 247-3432 for expert advice.

Specifications

Length: 12'

Weight: 56 lbs.

Tube Diameter: 22"

Bow Rise: 33"

Stern Rise: 33"

2" Waterline: 67"

Valve Type: Leafield C7

Base Fabric Denier: 1670

Material Weight (oz/yd²): 37 oz.

AireCell Material: Urethane

Number of Chambers: 4

Number of Handles: 4

Number of D-Rings: 16

Warranty: AIRE 10 Year No Fault Warranty

Additional Resources

📥 Download the AIRE Owner's Manual (PDF)

AIRE Wave Destroyer 12' Wireframe Download

AIRE Wave Destroyer 12 Cataraft

$3,360.00