Full drop-stitch construction is amazingly rigid, all the way up to the 136kg capacity
Compatible with the ePropulsion Vaquita Propeller
Low profile kayak design and removable fin gives you wonderful paddling performance – straight and fast
Stable with a wide-open cockpit – great for dogs, kids, fishing
Simple set up – inflate 2 chambers, clip on the seat, insert fin, go!
Quick to dry and pack away – just wipe down with a towel
Ideal for travelling – bag comes with wheels and backpack straps
Quality design and durable materials
If you want to be able to put on a spray skirt to stay warm and dry, consider the AdvancedFrame Elite Kayak or the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak.
If you are taller than 6’4″ (or you are in that range and have long legs), you will need the extra leg room in the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak
If you are small or not confident of your strength, consider one of our lighter kayaks, such as the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite, which is only 13kg.
If you are going to be doing a LOT of fishing and want rod holders, check out our fishing kayaks
If you are doing whitewater above class 2, the StraitEdge kayak can do up to class 3 rapids
It’s anywhere from 5-10 minutes, depending what pressure you want. I only inflate to 3 PSI because I am fairly light. If you are heavier, you can go right up to 14 PSI.
The AirVolution is a full drop-stitch kayak and drop-stitch is about as tough as it gets when it comes to inflatable kayaks.
Dimensions
Length: 13′ (3.96m)
Weight: 17.7 kg
Width: 83.8cm
Deflated and Packed Dimensions: 86cm x 48cm x 28cm
Paddler Suitability
Maximum Capacity: 136kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Weight: 136kg
Recommended Max. Paddler Height: 6’4″ (1.93m)
Suitabilty
Lakes, Bays and Inland Waterways
Coastal/Open WatersReservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)Rivers up to Class II Whitewater up to Class IIIDogsFishing (no rod holders)BeginnersTaking small kids Self-bailing
Accessory Compatibility
Foot Brace (note -a different foot brace is included) Drop-stitch floor (note, the entire kayak is drop-stitch)Rapidup Sail Lumbar Seat Foot pegs Rudder Kit Spray skirt Accessory Frame Rudder KitePropulsion Vaquita Propeller – via SUP fin boxRailblaza Starport Rod Holder with Railblaza Starport Adhesive Mount
Materials
Full drop-stitch construction
More About This Kayak
Set-up Time: 5.5 minutes
Warranty: 3 Years
Brand: Advanced Elements
SKU: AE3029
Dual-Stage Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
Battery Operated Inflator (batteries not included)
High-backed Seat
Foot Brace
Repair Kit
Instruction Manual
Deep Fin
Duffel Bag with shoulder straps and wheels
Paddle sold separately
Original price was: $2,197.00.$1,997.00Current price is: $1,997.00.
Stored in our Brisbane warehouse, ships in 1-2 business days.
Qualifies for 90-day “Try it on the Water” Returns
3-year warranty
Free Shipping
Availability: In stock
Package Deal
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“I needed a kayak I could fold up and store in the back of my camper van, as I could not carry a hard shell kayak. It was a toss up between the AirVolution and the EVO but the EVO has a metal frame and that just seems danky and clumsy, the AirVolution kayak is a full drop stitch with no metal frame needed so this seemed perfect. I had high hopes but didn’t want to set my hopes too high, to be too disappointed. In the first few strokes on the water, my high hopes were achieved. Huge relief!!
This kayak is the real deal. This kayak feels like my hard shell kayaks. It’s light, fast and tracks through the water really nicely. It’s super stable. I pumped it to 15psi and it’s strong. It feels like a hard shell when you tap it. I would recommend this to anyone looking for the feel of a hard shell but with bonus of being able to fold this up and store it in a small space. I love this kayak. 5 stars. The kayak is now part of the van fam. :)”
– Bob
Amazingly Rigid
The full drop-stitch construction becomes amazingly rigid when inflated, it’s like paddling a hard-shell kayak.
Drop-stitch Construction
The performance on the water of the AirVolution kayak is very impressive. The sleek, rigid hull, combined with the deep fin (removable for shallow water) allow the kayak to glide effortlessly through the water.
Compatible with the ePropulsion Vaquita Propeller
The ePropulsion Vaquita propeller turns your kayak into a motor boat! This small but mighty propeller gives you hours of fun on the water.
Straight and Fast
The performance on the water of the AirVolution kayak is very impressive. The sleek, rigid hull, combined with the deep fin (removable for shallow water) allow the kayak to glide effortlessly through the water.
Stable
The AirVolution kayak has a nice, wide-open cockpit.
This makes it very easy to get in and out of, and great for taking kids and dogs.
Note that you can NOT use a spray skirt with this kayak.
Simple Set-up
The AirVolution Kayak is simple to set up. It’s anywhere from 5-10 minutes, depending what pressure you want. I only inflate to 3 PSI because I am fairly light. If you are heavier, you can go right up to 14 PSI.
Quick to Dry and Pack Away
The drop-stitch material can simply be wiped dry with a towel, so you can fold it up immediately after paddling.
Roller Duffel Bag for Easy Transport
The AirVolution kayak weighs only 17.7kg.
The bag has plenty of space for the pump and a side pocket for your paddle (sold separately).
Not only are there backpack straps on the bag, there are also wheels, so it’s easy to get it to and from the water.
Durable and Reliable
1. 2-way military valves and pressure relief valves
2. High-back compression moulded seat for hours of comfort
3. Below deck storage for small items
4. Drain-well collects water and allows for easy draining and cleaning
5. Drop-stitch air chambers provide rigidity and hull chine for high performance
6. Cockpit splash guard
7. D-rings and bungee deck lacing for gear storage
8. Soft grip carry handles
9. Injection moulded nose-caps for optimal performance
AirVolution Kayak FAQs
Performance
The AirVolution has a very satisfying cruising speed.
It’s one of our heavier kayaks, but it’s full drop-stitch, so the rigidity is exceptional. This rigidity helps it to glide across the water nicely.
It is, however, quite buoyant, so if you are out in strong winds, you may find that it is more wind affected than our other models.
Yes.
The hull shape encourages straight tracking and the fin (included) is a huge help.
All kayaks are wind affected to some degree.
You can generally predict how wind affected it’s going to be based on the ratio of kayak above the waterline to kayak below the waterline.
The AirVolution kayak is very buoyant and sits quite high in the water, compared to our other kayaks, so it gets a little more wind affected.
Comfort
The seat (included) has a stiff, high back, which gives you excellent support, IF you get the angle right. Note – this video is for the AdvancedFrame seat, but the same principle applies for the AirVolution seat.
The base of the AirVolution seat has some padding, but not as much lift as I would like, considering the drop-stitch floor is quite firm.
The kayak comes with an inflatable foot brace.
It’s more a cushion that wedges into the gap at the front of the cockpit, it is not as good as the foot braces in our other kayaks, but if you just want something to push against, it will do the trick.
The seat has a high back and is adjustable, it provides good support.
What is the AirVolution Kayak good for?
Yes, the AirVolution is excellent for taking dogs.
The drop-stitch material is extremely tough and the cockpit is wide-open.
The wide flat base makes it extremely stable.
The only issue might be if you are big and your dog is big, there might not be enough space. But most people and most dogs will be fine.
Yes.
The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you can focus on fishing and relaxing.
The drop-stitch material is extremely durable, giving you the confidence that neither fish nor fishing gear will cause a puncture.
Optional kayak anchor if the fish are biting and you want to stay where you are.
Optional accessory frame if you want to attach additional rod holders, an EPERB, a fish finder, go-pro etc.
***Although the Accessory Frame System can be used on the AirVolution kayak, it does not fit nicely over the cockpit, so it might be too far from reach to be very practical.
You can even put on a propeller – the ePropulsion Vaquita.
Yes.
The AirVolution kayak is excellent for taking kids, as long as they are not very big.
It’s super-stable, so the kids can have a nap and muck around without tipping it over.
A small child with an average sized adult works well, but if you or the child are very big, there might not be enough space in the cockpit for you both to be comfortable.
Absolutely, yes!
The AirVolution is made from high-pressure drop-stitch, which means you have something firm and stable to step on and off of.
There’s heaps of deck space for gear if you are using it to transport your stuff to and from shore.
It has pressure release valves on both chambers, so if you want to leave it inflated on deck for a short time, it is less likely to get damaged by heat-induced over-inflation.
**Caution – do not leave the kayak inflated on the deck of the boat long term. The heat and UV exposure will damage the kayak.
Up to a half day.
There is a huge amount of front AND rear deck space for loading up with gear, but if you are thinking of a multi-day expedition, the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak is less wind affected and more comfortable.
Not really…
The cockpit is oversized so you can not put a spray skirt on. This means any water that comes into the cockpit is staying in there with you! For open-ocean kayaks, we prefer you take something that can protect you from swamping waves.
The AirVolution is also a bit more wind affected than our other open ocean kayaks, and doesn’t flex with the swell so much (‘cos it’s so rigid), so you tend to get spray coming over from the bow slapping against the chop.
No.
The AirVolution kayak is fine for class 1 and 2 whitewater, however it is really designed to paddle in a straight line, and therefore not recommended for rivers above class 2.
Who is the AirVolution Kayak good for?
Yes, but there are a few points to consider.
The key feature for beginners is stability and the AirVolution kayak is wonderfully stable, so no dramas there.
It’s easy to paddle, but a little more wind affected that our other kayaks, so not as easy to control.
It’s also a fairly heavy kayak at 17.7kg , which means it takes a bit more strength to get going than our lightweight kayaks.
And it’s quite long. This is what makes it go nice and straight, but it also means it takes a bit more technique to turn. Not difficult to learn, just something to consider.
In my experience, seniors are looking for a lightweight kayak, and the AirVolution kayak is NOT the lightest solo kayak we sell.
That’s not to say we haven’t had plenty of seniors loving it, but you would need to be confident about picking up a 17.7kg, 4m long kayak.
The other key features for seniors are stability and ease of getting in and out – the AirVolution kayak ticks both these boxes.
No, the AirVolution is not the first choice for a child paddling alone.
It’s quite heavy and long and takes some strength to get the momentum going and coordination to manouvre.
You would be better off checking out our lightweight kayaks if you were looking for something for your kid.
Yes!
You could pretty well fall in and fall out of the AirVolution kayak and you would be fine!
The kayak is very stable, the cockpit is wide-open and the sides are nice and firm. Easy peasy.
Depends what you call ‘really tall’…
The length of the cockpit is totally fixed, and the maximum recommended height is 6’4″ but this depends on your leg length and how you like to sit in the kayak.
The maximum capacity is 136kg / 300lbs.
This allows you to be a big person and still get good rigidity and performance.
It also allows you to load up with gear for multi-day expeditions.
About the AirVolution Kayak
Advanced Elements have been making inflatable kayaks for well over 20 years – you don’t have to worry about quality.
All kayaks are inflated at the factory and left for 24 hours to ensure there are no slow leaks.
The main hull material used is drop-stitch and it’s VERY tough.
It can handle dog claws, fish hooks, rocks and even oysters.
In the extremely rare case that you damage the hull, the kayak comes with a repair kit, so you can put on a patch.
The AirVolution is a sit-on-top kayak.
You can NOT put on a spray skirt because the coaming around the cockpit is too wide.
It is NOT self-bailing – any water that gets into the cockpit is staying in the cockpit (unless you get a bilge pump).
The AirVolution kayak is a solo kayak – this means it has seating for only 1 person.
Although it is spacious, you could NOT fit two adults in it.
Taking a kid with you is totally viable though.
Deflated and packed dimensions are:
86cm x 48cm x 28cm
The weight is 17.7kg and the kayak bag (included) comes with detachable backpack straps and wheels.
At 17.7kg, the AirVolution is one of our heavier solo kayaks.
You have to be reasonably strong to carry it down to the water by yourself.
It’s very stable, you can even stand up in it!
There is a detachable fin included with the kayak.
There is no rudder on the AirVolution kayak, and the Rudder Kit we sell is NOT compatible with this kayak.
Yes, the ePropulsion Vaquita can be used with the ratchet straps (included with the propeller).
- High Performance Drop-stitch Construction
- Pressure Relief Valves for proper inflation
- Bungee deck lacing and d-rings for securing gear
- Soft Grip Carry Handles
- Supportive High-back Adjustable Seat
- Below Deck Storage Compartments for small items
- Backpack Roller Duffel for easy transport
The kayak consists of two main chambers made of drop-stitch, an extremely tough and rigid high-pressure material.
The AirVolution Kayak is manufacted by Advanced Elements (an American company), in their factory in China
All kayaks are inflated and left overnight on the factory floor to ensure they are fully functional before shipping out.
How to use the AirVolution Kayak
You can review the instruction manual here:
AirVolution Kayak Instruction Manual
But my strong recommendation is that you take a look at the setup video:
It’s anywhere from 5-10 minutes, depending what pressure you want. I only inflate to 3 PSI because I am fairly light. If you are heavier, you can go right up to 14 PSI.
You just take off the valve covers and set the valves to deflate. Walk away for a few minutes and it’s done.
For the AirVolution kayak I sometimes use the deflate function of the pump because the drop-stitch chambers can get a bit stiff.
The AirVolution is full drop-stitch, which means the only fabric is the seat.
This means you can hose it down and towel it off, then roll it up.
If the seat is wet, just dry that separately before adding to the bag.
What to buy
• Dual-Stage Pump w/ Pressure Gauge
• Battery Operated Inflator for fast high-volume/low-pressure inflation. (Batteries not included)
• High pressure drop-Stitch floor
• Duffel bag with detachable shoulder straps
• High back lumbar seat
• Adjustable foot brace
• Repair kit
• Owners manual
You need to purchase a paddle and a life jacket as the minimum.
You can also purchase a paddle leash so you don’t lose your paddle!
We also recommend a dry-bag for keeping your gear dry.
Check out our offer for a package deal with a $49 discount, just underneath the Add to Cart button.
Any double bladed kayak paddle will work, but I would strongly suggest getting a LONG one, so you can easily get over the side tubes. Ours start at 230cm.
Check out our range of collapsible kayak paddles.
The AirVolution2 kayak comes with a hand pump that has a double action for filling the kayak with air at low pressure, then can be switched over to single action to get to high pressure.
It also comes with a battery-powered electric pump, but this pump is only good for getting the kayak started, it can not achieve any sort of pressure in the kayak.
You may wish to consider getting a full-pressure electric pump, you can check out this video to understand your options:
General information
Advanced Elements come with a 3-year warranty on all kayaks and 90-days on all accessories. You can find details of this warranty here.
But if you have any issues after that period, still get in touch as we carry some spare parts and may be able to help out.
Our 90-day “Try it on the Water” Guarantee means that if the kayak is not what you expected, you have 90 days after delivery to return the kayak for a FULL refund.
Shipping is free for orders over $169 and $9 flat rate for orders under $169.
If the product is in stock, it will ship from our Brisbane warehouse within 1-2 business days of ordering.
We use Direct Freight Express as a courier and they are usually pretty quick.
Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Sydney – overnight.
Melbourne – 2 nights.
Elsewhere… it varies. If you have a deadline, please get in touch and we’ll check if it’s going to make it in time.
For more shipping questions, check out https://ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shipping/
For Advanced Elements kayaks, check out our list of retailers.
AULoving this kayak
I needed a kayak I could fold up and store in the back of my camper van, as I could not carry a hard shell kayak. After months of researching and watching pretty much every youtube video there was, I landed on the Evolution. It was a toss up between the Evolution and the EVO but the EVO has a metal frame and that just seems danky and clumsy, so the Evolution kayak is a full drop stitch with no metal frame needed so this seemed perfect. I had high hopes but didn't want to set my hopes too high, to be too disappointed. In the first few strokes on the water, my high hopes were achieved. Huge relief!! This kayak is the real deal. This kayak feels like my hard shell kayaks. It's light, fast and tracks through the water really nicely. It's super stable. I pumped it to 15psi and it's strong. It feels like a hard shell when you tap it. The downside is it's a bit of a cardio workout pumping it up but that's the price to pay for being able to fold this up and store it in the back of my van next to my bikes. I've got around 10 hours in the kayak so far (tip - sunscreen on your legs!!), in the first few days and figure I'll get hundreds more hours over the coming years. I would recommend this to anyone looking for the feel of a hard shell but with bonus of being able to fold this up and store it in a small space. I love this kayak. 5 stars. Here's a pic attached of my Iveco camper van, which I converted and the kayak and bike. The kayak is now part of the van fam. 🙂
AUAirVolution kayak
Excellent. It is fast, stable, tracks well and is easy to clean,dry and transport.
