Beginner Kayaks

 

Beginner Kayaks

Overwhelmed by choice? This short video will help you with how to choose an inflatable beginner kayak:

Check out our range of quality beginner kayaks:

Comparing our Beginner Kayaks

 
 
Product Info
advancedframe convertible elite kayak

AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak with Pump

airvolution2 kayak

AirVolution2 Kayak with Pump

straitedge2 pro kayak

StraitEdge2 Pro Kayak

advancedframe expedition elite kayak

AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak

straitedge angler pro kayak

StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak with Pump

airvolution kayak

AirVolution Kayak with Pump

advancedframe sport elite kayak with pump

AdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak with Pump

advancedframe elite kayak with pump

AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak with Pump

advancedframe sport kayak

AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak

advancedframe kayak

AdvancedFrame Kayak

advancedframe ultralite kayak with pump

AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak with Pump

straitedge inflatable kayak

StraitEdge Inflatable Kayak

kokopelli platte inflatable kayak with pump and paddle

Kokopelli Platte Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle

Weight 23.6 kg 23.5 kg 18.6 kg 19.1 kg 20.4 kg 17.7 kg 13.3 kg 16.3 kg 11.8 kg 16.3 kg 8 kg 15.4 kg 10.8 kg
Solo or Tandem Tandem Tandem Tandem Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo Solo
length 15′ (4.57m) 14’6″ (4.45m) 13′ (3.96m) 13′ (3.96m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 13′ (3.96m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 10’5″ (3.18m) 9’8” (2.95m) 10’2″ (3.2m)
width 81cm 94cm 90cm 81cm 98cm 83.8 cm 81cm 81cm 81cm 81cm 81cm 89cm 86cm
Stability Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable Stable
Sit-on-top or Sit-in Sit-in Sit-on-top Sit-on-top Sit-in Sit-on-top Sit-on-top Sit-in Sit-in Sit-in Sit-in Sit-in Sit-on-top Sit-on-top
Packed Dimensions 91cm x 53cm x 33cm 98cm x 50cm x 28cm 97cm x 53cm x 33cm 83cm x 52cm x 26cm 81cm x 46cm x 28cm 86cm x 48cm x 28cm 76cm x 43cm x 20cm 76cm x 43cm x 25cm 76cm x 43cm x 20cm 76cm x 43cm x 25cm 79cm x 46cm x 15cm 76cm x 43cm x 25cm 53cm x 40cm x 25cm
Maximum Capacity 249 kg 250 kg 227 kg 204 kg 181 kg 136 kg 113 kg 136 kg 113 kg 136 kg 107 kg 136 kg 150 kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Weight (individual) 110 kg 150 kg 110 kg 150 kg 150 kg 136 kg 100 kg 110 kg 80 kg 90 kg 80 kg 100 kg 150 kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Height Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 6’8″ (2.03 m) Unlimited 6’4″ (1.93m) 6’2″ (1.88m) 6’2″ (1.88m) 6’2″ (1.88m) 6’2″ (1.88m) 6′ (1.83m) 6’2″ (1.88m) 6’4″ (1.93m)
Recommended for Coastal / Open Water Yes No Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Max Whitewater Class Class 2 Class 2 Class 3 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 2 Class 3 Class 1
Self-bailing No No Yes No Yes No No No No No No Yes Yes
Compatible with Spray Skirt Yes No No Yes No No No Yes No Yes No No No
Compatible with ePropulsion Vaquita Propeller Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via SUP fin box Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via US slide fin box Yes – via SUP fin box Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via ratchet straps Yes – via SUP fin box
Maximum Trip Length Multi-Day Half day Multi-Day Multi-Day Multi-Day Half day Full Day Multi-Day Half day Half day 1-2 Hours Half day 1-2 Hours
Suitable for Taking Small Children Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Suitable for Dogs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes, with drop-stitch floor added Yes, with drop-stitch floor added Yes Yes Yes
Suitable for Fishing Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes
Rod Holders None None Included None Compatible with rail-mounted rod holders None None None None None None Included Included
Backpack straps Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes No No
Can ship to new zealand No No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Set-up Time 8 minutes 7.5 minutes 7-10 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes 5.5 minutes 5.5 minutes 6 minutes 4 minutes 5 minutes 6 minutes 5 minutes 7.5 minutes
Warranty Period 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase date 3 years from purchase 3 years from purchase date Lifetime
Sku AE1007-E-P AE3030 AE3027-Y AE1009-XE AE1055-P AE3029 AE1017-OE-P AE1012-OG-E-P AE1017-O AE1012-R AE3022-G-P AE1006-Y 23-20500-04
Price Original price was: $2,697.00.Current price is: $2,397.00. Original price was: $2,697.00.Current price is: $2,497.00. Original price was: $2,497.00.Current price is: $2,297.00. Original price was: $2,197.00.Current price is: $1,997.00. Original price was: $2,397.00.Current price is: $2,197.00. Original price was: $2,197.00.Current price is: $1,997.00. Original price was: $1,697.00.Current price is: $1,547.00. Original price was: $1,847.00.Current price is: $1,697.00. Original price was: $1,347.00.Current price is: $1,147.00. Original price was: $1,497.00.Current price is: $1,297.00. $1,697.00 Original price was: $1,597.00.Current price is: $1,397.00. $1,699.00
Kayak brand Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Advanced Elements Kokopelli
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How to Choose a Beginner Kayak

Want to get into kayaking, but not sure how to choose a kayak for beginners? Just look for these key features and you will have years of fun!

Easy To Paddle Straight

 

You might think all kayaks are designed to go straight, but believe me, that’s not the case!

Some kayaks are specifically designed to turn easily, such as whitewater kayaks, and this makes them no good at going in a straight line.

Some kayaks are just poorly designed and spin in circles with each stroke and it is VERY annoying, even for an experienced paddler.

Rather than go through the complexities of hull design, the best way to determine if a kayak is easy to paddle is to look at video footage of it, and to check the reviews.

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Stable

AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak

It takes time and practice to balance on a narrow beam kayak. It’s best to start out with a wide, stable kayak so you can relax and enjoy the experience without falling in the water.

Comfortable

cruising in comfort in the advancedframe convertible inflatable kayak 1

Kayaking for beginners can be a bit of a shock to the system, physically speaking. When you first start out, you are going to be waking up some muscles that have been sleeping for a while. It is important to take lots of breaks. A nice cushy seat with a supportive back will allow you to relax properly during your breaks. You can sit back and take in the beauty of your surroundings.

Durable

As a beginner, you won’t necessarily have total control over your kayak, so you need something durable enough to withstand a few bumps. Look for a good brand with a long warranty, like Advanced Elements.

Versatile

advancedframe comparison skirt

So what is your favourite type of paddling? Lakes? Mild rivers? Estuaries? Coastal bays? Kayak Fishing? Open ocean? You probably don’t know yet, do you? A versatile kayak will be suitable for a wide variety of paddling experiences so you can try them all!

Quick And Easy To Get Going

As a beginner, it’s a good idea to start out with some short trips until you know what you are capable of. In that case, you don’t want a kayak that is a lot of hassle to get out on the water. If you are only going to be paddling for 30 minutes you want to be out on the water with 5 minutes set up time.

Inexpensive

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You won’t know if kayaking is going to be your next passion. So why spend thousands of dollars on an expensive kayak (plus roof racks) when you don’t have to?

airfusion evo kayak

“After doing a bit of kayaking in our younger days, as grey nomads we thought it would be nice to be able to paddle as we travel round. Due to space constraints an inflatable kayak was the logical solution, however I thought it would be at best a bit of a compromise. Well I was very wrong, this is great kayak, stable, fast, easy to paddle, all the things you would expect of a tradition kayak and then it packs away into a bag, that is easy to stow away at the end of the day. Brilliant product. Would recommend it for any couple wanting to spend some pleasant hours on the water.

– Graham