Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Convertible Tandem Inflatable Kayak
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With a rigid bow and stern plus a multi-chamber inflatable hull, the AdvancedFrame Convertible Inflatable Kayak offers performance and portability for one or two paddlers.
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- Improved design increases kayak's efficiency on the water and eases setup--just unfold, inflate, attach seats and hit the water!
- Easy-to-use Spring valve and Twistlok™ valves are compatible with most pumps and allow for quicker setup time; pump not included
- Switches from tandem to solo touring mode via adjustable seat positions; zip-on single-deck conversion spray skirt (not included) adds protection
- Double-deck conversion spray skirt (not included) also available for paddling tandem in rougher and cooler conditions
- Rigid bow with aluminum frame reinforcement slices gracefully through water, rivaling the tracking of a hard-shell day touring kayak
- Aluminum frame reinforced stern acts as a skeg, increasing the tracking performance; new tracking fin further enhances tracking
- Compact enough to take along for an adventure just about anywhere
- Offers generous on-board storage space without decreasing legroom, making extended trips much more enjoyable
- Durable, triple-layer polyester material with double PVC coating offers superb puncture resistance; welded seams ensure long life
- Bungee deck lacing and D-ring tie-downs let you stow gear; air-lifted deck sheds spray while water-resistant zipper provides hull storage access
- Molded, low-profile rubber handles allow easy transport to and from the water
- Paddle holders for quick stowage of paddles while fishing, taking pictures or just relaxing
- The AdvancedFrame Convertible Inflatable Kayak comes with a repair kit and a heavy-duty duffel bag for transporting your kayak to your favorite destination
- Do not under inflate your boat! Advanced Elements recommends inflate with a 12V electric pump, and then top off with a quality hand pump to get up to the recommended pressure
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View all Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayaks| Best Use | Flatwater Kayaking |
|---|---|
| Material(s) | PVC-coated polyester/aluminum ribs |
| Length | 15 feet |
| Width | 32 inches |
| Depth | Unavailable |
| Weight | 52 pounds |
| Cockpit Size | Unavailable |
| Seat Type | Padded / Foam |
| Number of Paddlers | 2-person |
| Paddle Included | No |
| Weight Capacity (lbs) | 550 pounds |
| Tracking System | Tracking Fin |
| Packed Dimensions | 35 x 21 x 12 inches |
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This is the most wonderful, amazing kayak ever!
We have had other inflatable kayaks and this Advanced Elements Tandem is the very best on the market. It is easy to blow up, easy to maneuver, can be used by one person as well as two. It is sleek, fast, so well constructed and is so much fun to paddle and be in. We are always so proud to be paddling away in it!
a perfect introduction to water sports
We bought it about 3 weeks ago. We took it on water about six times, always in Puget Sound. It took me 15 minutes to inflate it the first time and the air is still holding. It is very stable in the water and holds direction great for an inflatable kayak. We love it! We have a tandem and two of us are very comfortable in the boat. We have not loaded it with any equipment yet. I also love the fact that it can be converted into a single boat by moving the seat. It is nice to go out by myself. We initially considered buying a sit-on rigid kayak, but we're worried that we would not be able to carry it. This boat is lighter and very easy to handle.
Great Expedition Kayak
Recently a freind and I took the AE 2 person down to Belize for a three day river kayaking trip. We found the setup to be fast and intuitive. We purchased the backbone and were glad we did. Each of us weigh about 185lbs. and we took about 40lbs. of gear each which we strapped on to the stearn and bow using the bungie cord system provided. Even with all of this weight, the kayak tracked well and traveled fast enough to meet our expectations. I had a Outdoor Research Goretex Bivy with me to sleep in and at the end of the day after we had moved the kayak out of the water and up near our campsite, it occurred to me that I could just move the front seat of the kayak out of the way, place the bivy in the bottom of the kayak and sleep in the kayak. The inflated bottom of the kayak makes for an incredibly comfortable bed. If you decide to try this, make sure you dump the water out of the bottom of the kayak first (it accumulates under the floor panel) and also, dig a small trench to accomodate the small rudder so that it doesn't get bent from resting on the ground. Throw a mosquito net over your new sleeping quarters and your all set. You may still need to pack a tent in the event of rain, but this is a nice alternative when the weather is agreeable.
High quality, very stable, easy to handle
We purchased this inflatable kayak when it has Labor Day 20% off on sale. My husband and I were fully prepared to get soaking wet as we anticipated the boat would flip over. We also brought our dog, Sofie (68 lbs), a long distance GSD swimmer, with us for our first trip. Surprisingly, everything worked out so well! Here I offer a few observations: (1) The product is very well made, and the design is mostly user-friendly, easy to understand and handle. We used manual pump made by the same brand without much trouble. The air is filled very quickly. It took us about 15-20 mins to assemble everything ready to start. (2) The boat is surprisingly stable. Sofie jumped off and climbed back to the kayak often, but we did not feel the boat was going to flip over. In fact, we could lend her a hand so she could climb back more easily. This is compare to the hard material kayak we tried before that the boat would be swinging a lot when Sofie was moving around. We speculate that this soft material made and air inflated boat really absorb the shocks well. (3) Compare to the hard kayak we used to rent, this inflatable kayak is very light, moving very smoothly and fast. We do not have to paddle like crazy to move fast. Finally, I am attaching a picture and a short video so you guys know how we (including Sofie) indeed had a great time for our first try :)
Great Alternative to a Hard Shell!
This was a great product, I was really happy that I got it. I have a very small car (Nissan Juke) so purchasing a hard shell just wasn't an option. In fact, when I found out that REI stocked this Kayak over an hour from where I was staying I made the 2.5 hour round trip just to buy it. I really like how it folds up into a pretty small bag, and how easy it is to inflate. I noticed it takes about 10 minutes to inflate with the electric car pump. Unfortunately, I also found out that the car pump doesn't exactly make it very stiff so transporting it was a challenge. I think this process would be made much easier if I used the car pump to fill the majority and then a hand pump to make it ridged. Also, using the added Backbone that you can purchase would make this product so much easier to transport especially coupled with a set of wheels. Also, I'm not sure if it was because I kayaked in the ocean or not but after a 2 hour trip in the cold water the kayak became very soft as if it was deflating, which made me worried. I left it in the sun on the beach for an hour or so hoping the air would expand... but it did not. So maybe there is a small pinhole I haven't found yet? End of the day, this is a very nice inflatable kayak. I would highly recommend it to people who don't have a lot of space whether it be for transporting or storing, It is easy to transport, setup, take apart, clean, and do just about anything in... but I would say that it is inflatable so you CAN NOT treat it like a hard shell!
Loving Our Kayak
This review is for the AE1007-R Tandem Kayak. We were introduced to kayaks a couple years ago while visiting a friend's lakeside cabin in California's Gold County. The cabin had two Old Town Rigid kayaks which we thoroughly enjoyed and thereafter became hooked. In the following weeks I made an impulse purchase of an Old Town rigid tandem kayak as the first boat for our family. Well as beautiful as it was, we only used it once as I realized (albeit a little late) that I would need to a dedicated trailer to haul all the kayaks I would need for my family of six. While taking a river day trip in the same area on another occasion, I noticed people pulling bags out of their trunks that within a few minutes would emerge fully inflated kayaks and down the river they went. Initially I thought that did not seem too safe; however, that changed as soon as I thought that all white water rafts are inflatables. After considerable research (as I research nearly every purchase, much to the consternation of my wife) all reviews lead back to Advanced Elements as the inflatable of choice. Their rigid bow and stern rib-frame design that provides rigid-like tracking and slicing through water. The multiple air bladders/chambers alleviated my concern of the kayak going down on the water and the exterior shell easily stands rocks and shoreline scrapes. As they travel in bags, we can easily travel with all five kayaks in our travel vehicle without a trailer! In addition, they all fit nicely in my garage shelving too! If you are like me, do your own research and you will likely come to the same conclusion I did. Only modifications I made was to glue D-rings on the bow and stern to attach tow lines when the kids need a break and we are too far our from or destination or the winds pick up. Also recommend the Red Suricata Rechargeable Air Pump (USB chargeable and smaller than a soda can). With a single charge I fill up all five kayaks and then top-off with a foot pump. Total time and energy save! Also, you must take the time to dry them out before storing away. I prefer to air dry if I can before I leave the water (lake or river) but if that is not possible, suggest you re-inflate and dry out when you get back home so as not to store wet.
Perfect kayak for apartment living!
I live in a 700 SF crammed apartment in the Bay Area, but I love kayaking. I was tired of paying ±$100 every weekend to rent a kayak, so I did extensive, months long research on inflatable kayaks. I found a few places to try them out locally and this kayak just won me over. It's the perfect size to be storable and transportable, and considering that it is an inflatable it does pretty well on the water! I can carry it by myself uninflated and it is perfectly manageable for 2 people inflated. No need for a cart. Things that I love about it: - Easy to inflate after the first few times/practice. I can now get it completely inflated in 10 minutes. - Easy to un-inflate and pack away (but the bag that it comes with can get crammed if you don't do a good job re-packing) - Fits in the back of a miniature Chevy Spark perfectly - Super stable on the water, even in windy conditions or rough water. It rides low in the water and won't ever tip or sway. It does get pushed around quite a bit in heavy wind. - Easy to paddle and pretty maneuverable Things I wish there were improvements for: - Won't fit tall people if you're planning on using it tandem. Tried to go out with a 6'4 friend, and it just wasn't happening. I was crammed, he was crammed, we all weren't too terribly happy. I'm 5'4 and can paddle with other people 5'8 and under super comfortably. - If you wear a PFD that goes down to your waist, it will ride up due to the seat structure in this yak. The back of the seat pushes up the back of the PFD as you paddle. I got the tandem deck conversion and am so glad that I did - although it is nice to paddle "topless" you get pretty wet and I've gotten a third degree sunburn from forgetting to reapply sunscreen! It makes it a little more difficult to get into, but still not hard at all. It increases the stability ten fold in choppy or rough conditions. It also stops big wakes from speedboats or windy conditions! We also had to get wider paddles for this then is suggested for my height - I find that my 240 cm paddles are the sweet spot. This yak has been in the mountain lakes, reservoirs and the Bay and I just love taking it out. It is so much fun, and I can't wait to have it for years to come.
A Tandem Inflatable Kayak with SPACE!
Took out the Advanced Frame Convertible inflatable kayak on flat water. Tried it first without the double deck conversion or the backbone and it was great. Easy to get in and out of, even after a swim in the water, VERY comfortable, goes straight and fast. Tried it then with the backbone and didn't really notice the difference. Maybe it is required when the water is choppy, but for flat water, it wasn't worth the bother of putting it in. Tried it then with the double deck conversion - that was nice as it gave a bit of sun protection for the rear paddler, but not absolutely necessary unless you wanted to attach a skirt.
Great product
I bought two of these for my family of four. The kayaks worked exactly as advertised. Very stable in the water and drew a straight line through the water. It handled great even fighting the wind and waves on the lake. I did buy the backbones for the kayaks which indeed helped performance. The cases are great. Of course these are a bit heavy but then you feel the quality. Both kayaks in the cases fit in the trunk under the bed of my Ridgeline which was a surprise. This was much more convenient then two hard shell double kayaks on the roof of my truck. I could not be happier with the product.
Good, long lived extra boat
Owned one of these for 18 years. Used it on lakes and the upper Snake River. Not as fast as our hard shells, but a reasonably decent boat. The sewn-through floor is a necessary upgrade Tracks much better than the standard floor and makes the boat very rigid. Also, strongly recommend the zip-in deck and spray skirts. After 18 years recently bought a replacement. Long life probably resulted from extreme care - cleaned and dried after every use. For 12 years it was our go-to boat until replaced with Tsunami hard shells. Now it’s relegated to our kids and grandkids or as a spare when we have visitors to our camp. I expect long life and great service from the new one.