Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak

The Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak is a hybrid between a solid shell and an inflatable. It has aluminum ribs that solidify the hull and the bow to make it track as well as any solid kayak on the market.  inflatablekayak

The AdvancedFrame is a hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak. Its bow slices through water like a knife and rivals the trackability of hard-shell kayaks. The stern acts as a skeg, increasing the tracking performance. It uses extremely durable materials and high-end components. There is plenty of on-board storage room for extended trips. It sets up in just a few minutes and is compact enough to take along on a weekend adventure. Length: 10′ 5″; Width: 32″; Weight: 36 lbs (16 kg); MaxWt.: 300 lbs (136 kg); Color: Red/Gray.

Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Inflatable Kayak Reviews:

“I’ve been using this kayak for a couple years. I mainly wanted something to get me out on the water for photographing wildlife in the bay. I paddle it around a wetland wildlife reserve, through a large, heavily-trafficed harbor, out into the open ocean. The boat is slow compared to 17′ to 19′ touring kayaks I’ve paddled, but far more stable. I bought the AE Backbone to stiffen the boat – which helps.

I use a relatively heavy camera to shoot birds, etc., so stability is more important than anything else. I can maneuver this boat however I need it with total ease, and lean way over to get a low-profile shot.

Setup only takes 5 minutes now that I’m used to the process. I use a double-action pump to push air on both the downstroke and the upstroke (nice and fast). Cold water causes air in the main tube to compress, so a good pump is needed to provide enough pressure to compensate.

I can’t really complain about quality. I’ve run the boat up onto rocks and into all kinds of muck. I got one tear in a top seam, but patched it with the provided patch kit. The longer I’ve had it, the less care I take with it, but it still performs and holds up well.

It’s not ideal for long or fast trips, nor for open-ocean swells, but it does exactly what I wanted it to do. Calm-water paddling and riding currents are great, while chop makes it sluggish. Keep it recreational and all will be fine.”

“I was hesitant about buying an inflatable because I had a hard shell before, and frankly I just didn’t think an inflatable could come close to matching a hard shell on the water. But I had to sell my hard shell because it was too impractical- I live in a small apartment, so storage was a MAJOR problem, and I have a small car so transportation was a problem. So I decided to try this inflatable, and I could not be happier with my purchase. It has all the benefits of a hard shell kayak, like tracking, speed, durability, without the hassle of transporting it and storage. The skegs on the bottom of the boat really help with tracking, and the weight also gives it more durability. I pick up about as much speed as I did with a hard shell, and it handles currents well. Set up and deflation is pretty simple, I can get it up and ready in less than six minutes. I’m about 5′5, so I’ve got plenty of leg room, the cockpit is super comfy, lots of cargo room and storage on top too.
Solid purchase, gotten a ton of compliments on it from friends and strangers who lay eyes on it. Great boat!”

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