Beginner Kayaks
Overwhelmed by choice? This short video will help you with how to choose an inflatable beginner kayak:
If you’re still not sure which kayak is right for you, you can request a personalised kayak recommendation.
Check out our range of quality beginner kayaks:
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CompareAdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak with Pump
Original price was: $1,487.00.$1,387.00Current price is: $1,387.00. -
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AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak
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AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak with Pump
Original price was: $1,647.00.$1,547.00Current price is: $1,547.00. -
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AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak
Original price was: $1,997.00.$1,897.00Current price is: $1,897.00. -
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AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak with Pump
Original price was: $1,597.00.$1,497.00Current price is: $1,497.00. -
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StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak with Pump
Original price was: $2,247.00.$2,097.00Current price is: $2,097.00. -
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Comparing our inflatable Beginner Kayaks
| Product Info |
 AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak |
 AirVolution2 Kayak |
 StraitEdge2 Pro Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak |
 StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak with Pump |
 AirVolution Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak with Pump |
 AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak with Pump |
 AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak with Pump |
 StraitEdge Inflatable Kayak |
 Kokopelli Platte Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle |
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| 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, with drop-stitch floor added | Yes, with drop-stitch floor added | 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 | Yes |
| 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 | 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: $2,447.00.$2,297.00Current price is: $2,297.00. | Original price was: $2,587.00.$2,397.00Current price is: $2,397.00. | Original price was: $2,297.00.$2,197.00Current price is: $2,197.00. | Original price was: $1,997.00.$1,897.00Current price is: $1,897.00. | Original price was: $2,247.00.$2,097.00Current price is: $2,097.00. | Original price was: $1,997.00.$1,897.00Current price is: $1,897.00. | Original price was: $1,487.00.$1,387.00Current price is: $1,387.00. | Original price was: $1,647.00.$1,547.00Current price is: $1,547.00. | Original price was: $1,197.00.$997.00Current price is: $997.00. | Original price was: $1,347.00.$1,197.00Current price is: $1,197.00. | Original price was: $1,597.00.$1,497.00Current price is: $1,497.00. | Original price was: $1,497.00.$1,397.00Current 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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“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
