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Fully inflatable unhooking mat? (18 posts / 2,067 views)
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #1 18 Mar 2026 15:25
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Hi all

Are any of the inflatable unhooking mats actually fully inflatable, no foam bottom mat?

Not sure if I've missed something obvious but with the quality of materials these days, surely the base of the mat could be inflatable without foam? Would certainly make them a whole load more compact for transporting.

Edit, and replaceable if needed for the bottom mat
dickweed dickweed
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Post #2 18 Mar 2026 15:41
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Kids small rubber dingy.

( rubber dingy rapids bro').
carpy09 carpy09
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Post #3 18 Mar 2026 15:53
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In reply to Post #1
Trakker inflatable crib has inflatable base and sides they call it self inflating which it ain't you still have to blow air into it so it's fully inflated
framey framey
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Post #4 18 Mar 2026 16:13
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In reply to Post #1
I have a korum one that's self inflating base
It rolls up into around 4"
It's ages old though
Aqua did do a self inflating mat also in the atom range
Might still be able to find one kicking around
I bought one in the last year or so.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #5 18 Mar 2026 16:32
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In reply to Post #2
I'm currently looking at kids travel beds, 30 quid is cheap enough for testing

Self inflating mats will still have foam in, it's the foam that makes them inflate, or not if it's rubbish foam. This is the same theory as SIMs for bedchairs
scozza
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Post #6 19 Mar 2026 06:19
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In reply to Post #1
This is something I have been looking for, just bought a scope sling mat which is pretty small for its size but not fully inflatable

I was wanting one that is basically just flat so I could roll it up small and keep it in my van. Self inflating ones that I looked at are not that small

If you find anything, please share
g4fne g4fne
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Post #7 19 Mar 2026 13:57
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im pretty sure the original Fox Inflatable cradle I had from a few years back (quite a few years) were fully inflatable (came with a foot pump)
rich67577 rich67577
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Post #8 19 Mar 2026 14:25
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Nash Carp Care Air Cradle
or
Raptor unhooking mat
The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #9 19 Mar 2026 16:20
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In reply to Post #8
Cheers for them Rich, I had seen both but struggled getting clear info to confirm fully inflatable.

Some more digging shows the Nash as a good option, although both are very expensive. I haven't properly seen the raptor packed down, but suspecting it'll be chunky as it looks like a smaller boat with nice thick material.

A good starting point, if only the Nash wasn't so expensive, i mean, compared to others it has a memory foam filled mat LESS but the price didn't know

Cheers
The_Andyman The_Andyman
Posts: 11,332
Post #11 19 Mar 2026 20:01
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In reply to Post #10
Cheers Dave, I looked at that earlier but zero details on condition put me off and not even pics of it out the bag.

I could get one new from pecheur.com for around £150
Suboc Suboc
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Post #12 19 Mar 2026 20:55
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In reply to Post #5
I've got the Aqua self inflating one, it does have foam in like a sim. Not a large mat Its not bad but doesn't pack down particularly small.
I prefer it to the JRC one i also have.
rich67577 rich67577
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Post #13 20 Mar 2026 08:28
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Andy
ive had got both and the Nash is the best out of the two
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #14 20 Mar 2026 11:53
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Cheers Rich
116lee
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Post #15 20 Mar 2026 18:03
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I'm pretty sure I have a 'Sevylor' inflatable mat in my tackle store. Has anyone owned one in the past?
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