Very low – we use top quality reinforced PVC, and Hi-density fabrics. In order to puncture the main chamber from the bottom you would need to pierce through three layers of durable material.
Yes, all of the Advanced Elements inflatable kayaks come complete with a very heavy-duty duffle bag for transportation and storage of your kayak.
The following kayaks also have backpack straps included:
- AirFusion EVO Kayak
- AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak
- StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak
- AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak
- AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak
The repair kit is located in the mesh pocket on the back of your seat. For the Firefly and the Lagoon models, it is located in the mesh pocket on top of the kayak.
The owners’ manual is located in clear plastic pouch on the inside of the duffel bag. If you need an extra manual it can be downloaded from the AdvancedElements.com website.
The AdvancedFrame line of kayaks incorporate our patented Aluminum Rib Frame Technology in the bow and stern. This provides increased paddling and tracking performance unlike any other inflatable kayak. The bow slices through the water, while the stern acts like a skeg, providing trackability that rivals hard-shell kayaks. The bow is narrow and sharp, as well as raised (Greenlander style), which reduces the resistance through the water and keeps the waves from breaking on the deck. The stern closes the water behind the boat and acts like a skeg to keep the kayak traveling straight.
NO, absolutely not. When the Advanced Frame is inflated properly, the skin is tight and the air chambers are firm. You must use a foot pump or hand pump to inflate to the needed pressure, an electric mattress inflator will not generate enough pressure. The Advanced Frame requires no additional stiffener. The only reason that a stiffener would be needed would be if the kayak was not inflated properly OR the weight limit is being pushed. If you do want some extra rigidity and tracking performance, the Backbone or Drop-Stitch Floor can be added to any of our AdvancedFrame kayaks, further enhancing the performance.
Simply put, the AdvancedFrame Sport has a larger cockpit opening and a single chamber design. Over the years, we had customers that were requesting an AdvancedFrame class kayak with a larger cockpit opening, so that it would be easier to get in and out of, and a lighter weight to make it a little easier to carry around. The result of these requests was the AE1017 AdvancedFrame Sport. It should be noted that because of the larger cockpit opening, the AdvancedFrame Sport cannot take a spray skirt.
Yes, the coaming around the seating area of the AdvancedFrame Kayak, AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak, AirFusion EVO Kayak, Lagoon Kayak and the conversion decks for the AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak & AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak can be used to attach a spray skirt. Our inflatable coaming is not a rigid coaming so it would not be sufficient for Eskimo rolls however it will hold the spray skirt to keep excess water out of the boat and keep the warmth in on winter day. Please note that the AE1017 AdvancedFrame Sport cannot take a spray skirt as it does not have an inflatable coaming.
Yes, one of the nice features of our kayaks is that there is actually room behind the seat to bring extra gear along on your adventure. There is also deck space to lash down any safety gear (spare paddle, etc.).
A lot of customers ask me, “Can I fit the kayak on the back of my motorbike?”
Here is a picture of Steven’s AirFusion EVO kayak on the back of his bike: