After my initial set up, it only takes me 10 minutes from bag to in the water and is even quicker packing up. Very comfortable and fast. My favourite kayak by far. Thanks for your help Emily in choosing this kayak.

First time on the water was good, didn't tip over which is a bonus.

Inflating my kayak for the first time was an experience, as I overthought it all without realising two key things:1. There’s a paper manual included in the main bag which I somehow didn’t notice until later, so I went looking for the manual online (which I found), and spent more time than necessary reading that before just getting on with inflating my kayak.2. The little fabric cheat cards (that’s what I’m calling them), which are attached to the back of the kayak have everything you need to know (most importantly the max pressures for each chamber), as long as you flip them over and check both sides of each card!Despite my overthinking, the process was straightforward and I had a wonderful paddle off Rosebud/Rye beach. My second time out I knew what was what, and my preparation time from pulling the bag out of the car to pushing off was about 20 minutes. I’ve no doubt I’ll get faster the more I do it.The kayak glides very well, and comfortably accommodates my 115KG mass.I can’t to try it out throughout the warmer months.

To say I LOVE it would be an understatement. It is simply awesome, I can not believe how stable it is and how well it tracks through the water and is really reactive.I was very nervous to order an inflatable, having had them in the past with disastrous outcomes, and having a mirage at home it was always ( well I thought) it would be a big change.Being able to have the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak here in Nauru has made a world of difference, the Mirage was simply too long to get sent over – but I am not sorry it didnt come. I just love it – thanks so much for recommending.

I finally got the chance to take my AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak out yesterday on Port Phillip Bay.As mentioned by many other reviewers, great customer service and attention to my concerns and to making sure I made the right choice for my needs. The kayak was fantastic and worked really well, I'm really pleased with it.

I have to admit that I got my first purchase of an advanced elements kayak wrong.I got the friendly people at Oz inflatable kayaks to recommend a kayak, they recommended two. Because I am a tall bloke of 188cm and 100Kg they recommended the Advanced frame kayak and the Advanced Elite Expedition Kayak, saying that because of my long legs the Elite Expedition might be the best fit. Well I decided on the Advanced Frame Kayak because it is 1m shorter and cheaper. When I got the Kayak I realised that my feet were a bit jammed in and maybe I was sitting lower in the water than I would have liked. However I took it for a paddle on the River Derwent in Tasmania and I was impressed with the ease of setup and then the way the Kayak handled. It tracked well without wanting to spin out if I stopped paddling and the speed was good.I had been concerned about how a inflatable kayak would go against sharp rocks and shells, I neednt have been because it just shrugged them off with no marks or damage.I decided that although the kayak was good, I would send it back and get the Elite Expedition Kayak. I guess this is my only gripe that I couldn't try before buying and sending the Kayak back was not cheap.Oz inflatable were very quick in sending me the Elite expedition.I have tried it in a number of conditions now and I am very happy with its performance. First of all it has plenty of volume and an adjustable foot bar to brace yourself in. The inflatable floor is like the material that stand up paddle boards is made of and can be made quite firm which you like.Once inflated the kayak is quite firm, but still a little soft if you want to lean on the side to get in at a dock (I skill I will have to master).Launching from a boat ramp or beach is simple and the boat slides in without complaint. Once in, I noticed that it slices through the water faster than my old sit on kayak and the comfort level is so much better.It feels a little odd that the boat bends when you go over waves but I have found that this is good since the front of the boat can go over a wave instead of spearing into it.I love the fact that the kayak doesn't spin around when you stop paddling, this is great if you want to cruise up to some wildlife without scaring it for a photo and not end up facing the wrong way!I small problem I would say is with the rear storage hatch, it is a flap with velcro edges and these edges dont match to the hatch very well. I have reached behind to get my water bottle out and then not been able to seal the hatch tightly. There is a secondary cover inside the hatch so you cant get too much water coming in, but it could have been a bit better made.I mentioned comfort, it is very comfortable, the seat back is high and has an inflatable lumber support. The leg room is very good and the cockpit opening quite large so you can move your legs around or exit with your feet first.Setting up and deflating again is pretty easy, I used the pressure gauge with the pump the first few times but realised that you can soon judge the pressure by the firmness of the surface or the resistance of the pump.When packing up, I deflate the kayak and then leave the boat until everything else is packed up. I then wipe down the inside and outside with a towel.The kayak folds easily and I leave it out of its bag and put in the back of the car.If I have been in fresh water, I just unfold it and lay it out in my shed to dry until using it next time. If I have been in salt water i give it a bit of rinse and then put in the shed to dry.I would certainly recommend this kayak, especially for taller people with long legs

Great kayak easy set up and tracks well

I have recently purchased this kayak. It covers all I need. It is great for a day paddle and will handle a diversity of paddling locations. What I love best is the amount of gear you can pack into this kayak. It looks very likely I will be able to store all I need for a four day kayaking below the deck. Highly recommended!

The Advancedframe Expedition Elite Kayak is extremely well thought out and put together. Every aspect seems to have been catered for.My first experience on the water in the Expedition Elite was very memoriable and 6 hours of paddling seemed to pass in the blink of an eye.I have found that the Expedition Elite simple to set up and can be done in under 10 minutes quite comfortably. On the water the kayak is very stable and tracks well, but in a strong current and or wind can be a little cumbersone. I feel the addition of the rudder kit would aid in rectifying this problem. When the conditions are calm it is a breeze to paddle and I have no difficulty in keeping up with friends on hard shelled kayaks.Being an inflatable kayak it folds down to a suitcase size (83cm x 52cm x 26cm) so is very easy to store when not in use and can be carried in the back of a car without the worry of roof racks.If storage and transport is a problem for you I would highly recommend the Advanceframe Expedition Elite Kayak and would highly recommend purchasing from oz inflatable kayaks as Emily was wonderful to deal with and was very knowledgeable and answered every question I threw at her and the service was second to none.

I purchased my Advanced Elements Expedition a few months ago and have been absolutely loving it! As someone who lives in a townhouse and drives a 3 door i20, an inflatable kayak has been a game changer. It's so easy to store and transport. It's a little heavy when it's deflated (maybe it's just awkward) , but once it's pumped up it's somehow much easier to carry - so I just pump it up next to my car and carry it inflated down to the water, 100-200m no worries. The Expedition is super stable on the water and I can go a pretty good speed (averaging 6km/h). I had a recent outing where unfortunately I didn't think the check the weather and on my way back it got very choppy. It was hard work paddling against the wind and waves (although I imagine that would be true of most kayaks), and I was more than a little nervous as I'm only new to kayaking, but the Expedition handled well and got me home safely.I can highly recommend this kayak to anyone who wants a high performing kayak but doesn't have the option to store and transport a traditional kayak. Also, I can't thank Emily enough for all the help and advice she provided to ensure I bought the right kayak and accessories for my needs - Thanks Emily!

We purchased 2 Kayaks from Emily, an Expedition Elite, and Advanced Frame.I am 6ft5 so I needed the extra legroom offered by the Expedition Elite, however my partner fits perfectly into the standard Advanced Frame model. I am very glad I went for the Expedition Elite, I can fit into the Advanced Frame version but it is pretty cramped, especially around the feet I found that it would roll my feet inwards and this would put pressure on my ankles. I do not have any trouble with this in the Expedition Elite. If you are a tall person I would definitely recommend the Expedition Elite.We have been out in the Kayaks 4 times now, once on an inland river and the rest of the time out in the estuaries around Brisbane. Both kayaks have been fantastic, they cut through the water really well and they track very straight even when paddling hard. It is important to ensure all the inner air chambers are lined up before you inflate the kayak. I had removed the inner chambers to clean them after doing a few trips, and when I refitted them I didnt line it up correctly so the next time I inflated the kayak the front was a bit off centre. It is very easy to fix this as the inner air chambers simply velcro to the inside, so I just had to deflate and then realign the velcro patches.Inflation and deflation is a breeze, I was expecting to have to pump the air out manually (especially the last bits or air) when deflating but you really dont need too. Just open up all the valves and the thing deflates itself like some sort of magic. And yes! They do easily fit back into the bags, you just need to practise the fold a couple of times, the key is to have as few folds as possible to allow for the correct length.The convenience of just throwing two kayaks in the boot of the car and heading to the water is amazing. Dont waste any more time thinking about it and just get one and get out there, you will not be disappointed.

Having now had a few months and several outings with the kayaks, once you’re out on the water, I don’t believe that there’s a lot of difference in speed or tracking ability between the AF models and more conventional plastic sit-in recreational kayaks, particularly once you install the backbone, which I highly recommend. Performance is OK enough without it, but I’ve found that installing the backbone improved performance quite significantly. Where the AdvanceFrame models really DO have it all over hard kayaks, is comfort. Since you’re sitting on an inflated floor and well supported by the high seat-back and your feet are braced against the foot bar (Expedition) or inflatable foot brace (AdvFrame), I’ve found I can paddle for much longer, without getting a sore or numb backside or without my feet “going to sleep” from being pressed against hard pedals. A great alternative for solo paddlers/travellers without a second person to assist getting a kayak on/off car roof racks or without the space to store a conventional kayak - both of which apply in my case. I hope that all helps.

Experience with Emily was great from start to finish. Had a little bump with delivery company but all was resolved promptly and well communicated. The kayak has been fantastic and I've used it about 10 times already since getting it. So far I've done ennogerra reservoir, twin waters, lake currimundi, belongil creek and its been faultless. Easy to pump up and deflate, always catches peoples attention and an absolute treat on the water. Only managed to roll it once whilst riding a pretty large wave and going a bit sidewards so your average yakker will be steady as anything. Just one thing to remember, these are light as when dry but if you get it really wet (like out on open seas) it really packs on a few kgs and would be too heavy for a smaller person to lift in the bag. Thanks Emily!

Hi Emily! Been meaning to drop you a line, been busy here. Yes indeed. Been out a number of times now and loving it! Don't have many photos on this computer but I've attached a couple. Hoping to plan a trip to NZ or Tassie in the New Year when we have a bit more experience. It's even more fun than I thought it would be. It took me about 30 to 40 minutes to inflate both kayaks the first time, but it takes about 5 minutes each now - very easy. Took a couple goes to get the hang of the seats but now super comfy. Cheers,Phil