Family Kayaks
Our family kayaks are spacious, stable and tough (I don’t know about yours, but my kids tend to ruin anything that is not highly durable).
We have tandem family kayaks and solo family kayaks – this video will point out the pros and cons of each model.
Check out our range of quality family kayaks:
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CompareAdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak with Pump
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AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak with Pump
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AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak with Pump
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AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak
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AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak with Pump
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Air Glide Advance 385 Full Drop-stitch Kayak with Pump and Paddle
Original price was: $2,079.00.$1,578.00Current price is: $1,578.00. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Air Glide Advance 426 Full Drop-stitch Kayak with Pump and Paddle
Original price was: $2,179.00.$1,678.00Current price is: $1,678.00. This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Air Glide Hybrid 285 Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle
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Air Glide Hybrid 385 Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle
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Kokopelli Platte Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle
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Kokopelli Platte Plus Inflatable Kayak with Pump and Paddle
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StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak with Pump
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Comparing our inflatable Family Kayaks
| Product Info |
 AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak with Pump |
 AirVolution2 Kayak |
 StraitEdge2 Pro Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak |
 StraitEdge Angler Pro Kayak with Pump |
 AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak with Pump |
 AirVolution Kayak |
 AdvancedFrame Sport 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 | 16.3 kg | 17.7 kg | 13.3 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) | 10’5″ (3.18m) | 13′ (3.96m) | 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 | 81cm | 83.8 cm | 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-in | Sit-on-top | 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 | 76cm x 43cm x 25cm | 86cm x 48cm x 28cm | 76cm x 43cm x 20cm | 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 | 136 kg | 113 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 | 110 kg | 136 kg | 100 kg | 80 kg | 90 kg | 80 kg | 100 kg | 150 kg |
| Recommended Max. Paddler Height | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 6’8″ (2.03 m) | Unlimited | 6’2″ (1.88m) | 6’4″ (1.93m) | 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 | Yes | No | No | 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 | Yes | No | No | 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 ratchet straps | 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 SUP fin box |
| Maximum Trip Length | Multi-Day | Half day | Multi-Day | Multi-Day | Multi-Day | Multi-Day | Half day | Full 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 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Set-up Time | 8 minutes | 7.5 minutes | 7-10 minutes | 8 minutes | 10 minutes | 6 minutes | 5.5 minutes | 5.5 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 | AE1012-OG-E-P | AE3029 | AE1017-OE-P | AE1017-O | AE1012-R | AE3022-G-P | AE1006-Y | 23-20500-04 |
| Price | Original price was: $2,697.00.$1,997.00Current price is: $1,997.00. | Original price was: $2,697.00.$1,997.00Current price is: $1,997.00. | Original price was: $2,497.00.$1,897.00Current price is: $1,897.00. | Original price was: $2,197.00.$1,647.00Current price is: $1,647.00. | Original price was: $2,397.00.$1,797.00Current price is: $1,797.00. | Original price was: $1,847.00.$1,397.00Current price is: $1,397.00. | Original price was: $2,197.00.$1,597.00Current price is: $1,597.00. | Original price was: $1,697.00.$1,247.00Current price is: $1,247.00. | Original price was: $1,347.00.$897.00Current price is: $897.00. | Original price was: $1,497.00.$997.00Current price is: $997.00. | Original price was: $1,697.00.$1,297.00Current price is: $1,297.00. | Original price was: $1,597.00.$1,197.00Current price is: $1,197.00. | Original price was: $1,699.00.$1,529.00Current price is: $1,529.00. |
| 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 Family Kayak
Find out how to choose a family kayak that will keep everyone safe AND having heaps of fun!
Imagine the smiles and the excitement of their first paddle! And then, imagine how well they will sleep after a fun-filled day out in nature 😉
Taking your kids kayaking when they are little is such a wonderful gift to give them. They will learn the value of exercise, develop a love of the outdoors and you get to spend quality time together as a family. But like any kind of adventure with little kids, you need the right equipment to make it a safe and enjoyable experience for all of you.
Here are the most important features to look for when choosing a family kayak:
Durable
Kids are great at breaking things, aren’t they?
Your kayak is a pretty expensive item for them to be honing their product testing skills on, so make sure you get a kayak that can take a beating
Stable
Stability is important when kayaking with kids for a few reasons:
- A stable kayak is easy to step in and out of and it’s a big step for a little person.
- A stable kayak is less likely to capsize – even though the kids should be wearing PFDs at all times, it would still be pretty scary if you capsized and they were dumped in the water.
- The kids are less likely to fall out of a stable kayak because it is forgiving of sudden movements.
- The kids don’t need to stay perfectly still while you are paddling – they can move about (as they do) and it won’t disrupt your paddling.
Spacious and Comfortable
To really relax and enjoy the experience, instead of whinging the whole time, children need to be comfortable in the kayak. Ideally, you want a kayak that they can lie down in and have a nap.
Dry and sheltered
Nobody is happy when they are cold, especially not children. Unless you will be paddling somewhere very warm, opt for a sit-in style kayak – they are generally dry and the cockpit provides protection from the wind.
Tandem family kayaks
All of our tandem kayaks are awesome family Kayaks!
They are all stable, spacious and durable.
The AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite Kayak is a fantastic family kayak.
You can unzip the zipper on the deck and fit a child in the bow area, no problem.
In fact, Jacob and I have taken both of our children out in the convertible Elite numerous times .
It’s spacious, comfy, and durable – that’s basically what you’re looking for in a family kayak.
This is the AirVolution2 Kayak – it is stable but not quite as spacious as the Convertible Elite.
It’s not quite as comfy for the kids simply because the drop-stitch sides are hard whereas the side tubes of the Convertible Elite are a bit softer.
The cockpit is actually slightly smaller, because you can’t access the area under the deck on the AirVolution2 the way you can access the area under the deck on the Convertible Elite.
With one child, it is easy peasy, you have heaps of space, but 2 kids is a squeeze.
The StraitEdge2 Pro is a smaller kayak than the others (it’s 4 meters long), but the cockpit size doesn’t actually end up being smaller because you can get the rear seat all the way back by loosening the straps of the rear seat.
The StraitEdge 2 Pro’s big advantage for family kayaks is it’s weight – it’s only 18.6 kilograms and if it’s just one adult and two kids it’s totally viable for one adult to carry it by themselves
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak is great for family kayaking, there’s heaps of room. I’ve managed to fit two children in the front with the zipper unzipped, but it was a squeeze. One child fits very nicely.
The StraitEdge Angler Pro has so much space you could easily fit 2 kids in it.
In this picture, you could have the second child sitting with their back against the front thwart, facing the paddler.
The advantage of the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite is that there is actually additional room under the deck for your kid.
But it’s not a big kayak, so it really only works if both you and the child are fairly small.
The AdvancedFrame Elite kayak is the same size as the AdvancedFrame Sport, but it has the advantage of having the un-zippable deck – you get that little bit extra room for them to sit and face you.
I haven’t taken a child out in the StraitEdge Kayak yet, but I believe it’s going to be totally fine.
If you can fit a reasonable size dog in, you can generally fit a child. There’s heaps of room in the back.
Solo Family Kayaks
These solo family kayaks are all stable enough for taking kids paddling, it’s just a question of whether there’s enough space!
“We took the Kayak on a road trip and found a lovely lake to try it out for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and quickly I inflated it and we were on the water within minutes of unpacking it.
The kayak is made of a high quality and durable material and the whole thing felt premium and sturdy once inflated.
My wife and children also used it and had a great time.
Deflating was also straight-forward and we were off the water and in the car again very quickly.
I would also commend the service Emily and team provided; very responsive and extremely knowledgeable about all of their products, I wouldn’t hesitate to but from them again.”
