This 4m long 1-person inflatable kayak is great for long legs and long trips. The huge 204kg capacity and lots of deck space allow you to stow gear for multi-day expeditions, and the supportive seat and foot brace are comfortable all day. Stable, fast, and with beautiful tracking, the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite is a pleasure to paddle.
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3-Year Warranty
Lakes
Bays and Inland Waterways
Coastal / Open Water
Reservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)
Rivers up to Class II
Whitewater up to Class III
Dogs
Fishing (no rod holders)
Beginners
Taking small kids
Self-bailing
Foot Brace (adjustable foot brace included)
Drop-stitch floor (included)
Rapidup Sail
Lumbar Seat (included)
Foot pegs (adjustable foot braces included)
Spray skirt
Accessory Frame (watch the installation video first)
Propeller – via ratchet straps
Railblaza Starport Rod Holder with Railblaza Starport Adhesive Mount
Lakes
Bays and Inland Waterways
Coastal / Open Water
Reservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)
Rivers up to Class II
Whitewater up to Class III
Dogs
Fishing (no rod holders)
Beginners
Taking small kids
Self-bailing
Foot Brace (adjustable foot brace included)
Drop-stitch floor (included)
Rapidup Sail
Lumbar Seat (included)
Foot pegs (adjustable foot braces included)
Spray skirt
Accessory Frame (watch the installation video first)
Propeller – via ratchet straps
Railblaza Starport Rod Holder with Railblaza Starport Adhesive Mount
8 minutes from in-the-bag to on-the-water!
Note – the following set-up video is for the original AdvancedFrame Expedition, not the ELITE version with the drop-stitch floor.
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.
Although there was a delay and mixup with delivery, I am very happy with the Kayak. Easy to setup and very stable and quite quick. If you don’t have space for a rigid kayak, this system provides a very capable alternative.
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.
The service I recieved before perchase was great, Emily answered all my questions and the delivery was fast. The way the kayak performs is realy very good, stable, quick and it didn’t take me long to get on the water or pack up after. Realy an excelent pice of kit!
The service I recieved before perchase was great, Emily answered all my questions and the delivery was fast. The way the kayak performs is realy very good, stable, quick and it didn’t take me long to get on the water or pack up after. Realy an excelent pice of kit!
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
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!
This kayak is the best I have ever used. It tracks beautifully and is very fast. It is the most comfortable kayak I have ever sat in. Service and support was outstanding. Thank you so much.
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.
This Kayak is AMAZING. Having had a few inflatables before and managing maybe 5km in a session with them I could not believe the increase in performance that the expedition elite offers, on my first outing I passed the 10k mark in challenging conditions in a fraction of the time I spent with my last kayak. a month or two on I have done multiple 22km+ trips. It keeps up with rigid kayaks easily and with the carrying capacity and ability to add a skirt or get into choppy coastal waters it offers all kinds of possibilities. The weight carrying ability sets it apart from the other single seater Advanced elements kayaks and the ability to unzip the cover right to the end allows for a child or dog to come along easily. The leg room is great at 6'3" I am finding I dont need to have the footrest on the last peg and there is plenty of space inside for all the stuff you need for a day paddle before even considering the need for the ample deck space. Its not the cheapest way to get on the water, but the ability to deflate and put it in the boot means you are not limited to roof racks or trailers so shooting up the freeway is a breeze and at home it packs back into a shelf removing the need for roof mounts or shed space, so overall I think it is a better investment. I'm already planning for my first camping trip. Oz inflatable were super helpful in making the selection of this kayak and I think if you are a larger person or want to take a child with you it is an amazing option for the price.
This is a great kayak, delivering everything it promises. You quickly notice it’s build quality and materials are a high standard. Very easy to set up and performs really well on the water, easily comparable to a hard shell kayak. Would definitely recommend the Expedition Elite and Oz Inflatable Kayaks to anyone considering this type of kayak. Emily was a great help when I was trying to decide on the right model and delivery etc was all faultless.
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.
An excellent buying experience, great advice given, prompt delivery, no surprises. A great product, performs well. I have been paddling now 5 times for 2-3 hours each time and the Kayak is great. An excellent result from a kayak that I can put in a backpack. It’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Michael.
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.
Easy to set up.Love the backpack. Glides much better than simple heavy plastic kayaks. No need to strap to roof
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These kayaks are simple to set up, sturdy, track straight and very easy to paddle along. I could not be happier with our choice and the great advice given prior to our purchase. I would highly recommend the kayak and the whole purchase experience.
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... 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.
