It’s not a rocket, but being so lightweight (8kg), it’s very responsive and moves through the water without much effort.

The rigidity of the AdvancedFrame Ultralite is not as good as the other kayaks in the AdvancedFrame line, so there is a bit of waggle as you paddle.

It is still very easy to paddle, it just doesn’t have quite the same satisfying glide as the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak, for example.

Not much.

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 AdvancedFrame Ultralite is a sit-in kayak, so it sits quite low in the water, especially compare to other inflatables, so it performs quite well in wind.

The seat (included) has a stiff, high back, which gives you excellent support, IF you get the angle right.

The seat has a high density foam base that goes under your bum. I like this because it gives you some lift, which takes the pressure off your hamstrings and lower back.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite comes with an inflatable foot brace that adds to your comfort by supporting your lower back as you paddle.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak comes with the inflatable foot brace. A lot of paddlers swear by foot braces for encouraging good paddling technique and for supporting the lower back.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak has good back support – the seat back is high and stiff with adjustable straps to get the angle righ

Yes, if they are not massive.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is not huge inside, but it has an over-sized cockpit, which means there might be enough space for both of you, depending on the size of the dog (and you).

The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you won’t all go over board if your dog gets excited and makes a sudden move (not that they ever do that …).

Yes.

The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you can focus on fishing and relaxing.

This video is from Chasing Scale who use the AdvancedFrame kayak (very similar to the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak) to make their fishing videos:

The rip-stop polyester material is extremely durable, give 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.

***NOTE – to install the accessory frame on the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak, you have to cut holes in the deck and inner tube covers.

Yes.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is good for taking kids, as long as they are still small.

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It’s super-stable, so the kids can have a nap and muck around without tipping it over.

It’s not huge inside, but the cockpit is over-sized, so there’s enough room for both of you, as long as it’s a small child.

It’s possible to use the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak as a tender for your boat.

It’s very stable and the wide-open cockpit makes it easy to step in and out of.

It’s not our biggest kayak, but there is still quite a bit of deck space and capacity (107kg) for gear if you are using it to transport your stuff to and from shore.

**Caution – do not leave the kayak inflated on the deck of the boat. The heat will cause the pressure to rise and you could damage the kayak.

Although it performs well in chop, it is not rated for open ocean.

It’s fast and comfortable enough for anything up to a couple of hours.

You could technically do a multi-day expedition, you just don’t have a huge amount of deck space for storage of gear.

If you have to pack a huge amount of stuff, I suggest looking at our AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite, which has a higher capacity and more storage space.

No.

Although the AdvancedFrame design helps it cut through chop very well, you can NOT put on a spray skirt to keep out the waves.

No.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite 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.

Yes!

This is an AWESOME kayak for beginners!

The key feature for beginners is stability and the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is wonderfully stable, so no dramas there.

It’s also easy to paddle.

At 8kgs it’s light enough for most people to lift.

The wide-open cockpit makes it easy for people to get in and out.

Yes, it is awesome for seniors!

In my experience, seniors are looking for a lightweight kayak, and at 8kg, the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak definitely ticks that box.

The other key features for seniors are stability and ease of getting in and out – the AdvancedFrame Ultralite is extremely stable and the wide open cockpit makes it easy to get in and out of.

Yes, depending on the age and strength of the child, of course.

It’s light, stable and easily manouverable, which are the key features for kids when they are learning to paddle independently.

My very slight daughter at 6 years old can paddle it, but only just. If a strong wind came up, she would struggle.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite is a sit-in kayak, so you do have to get your legs in and out of the cockpit.

But having said that, the cockpit is over-sized and the kayak is very stable, so it’s pretty easy.

No.

It’s good up to about 6′, but beyond that, you want to consider the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak.

You can adjust the seat straps to bring the seat closer to the front of the kayak, or further back in the cockpit to give you more leg room.

When I say “about 6′”, it’s hard to be precise. Whether you fit in the kayak is more a function of leg length, rather than overall height. It also depends on how you like to sit in the kayak – legs straight requires more space than legs bent.

The maximum capacity is 107 kg

Having said that, the rigidity of the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak starts to drop off at around 80kg, at which point you want to consider the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak instead.

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 called PU tarpaulin and it is super thick and tough.

The floor is a Closed-cell EVA Foam.

In the extremely rare case that you damage the hull, the kayak comes with a repair kit, so you can put on a patch.

It’s a sit-in kayak.

The cockpit is over-sized for easy entry and exit, so you can NOT put on a spray-skirt.

But in most conditions you will stay dry.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite 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 small child with you is totally viable though.

Deflated and packed dimensions are:

78 cm x 45 cm x 15 cm

You can get the depth (20cm) down a bit by putting the seats somewhere else, but the other dimensions can’t really be altered.

The weight is 8kg and the kayak comes with a durable duffel bag.

At 8kg, the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is one of our lightest kayaks.

Most people can carry it down to the water by themselves.

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is ludicrously stable.

There is a fin – it is part of the hull.

There is no rudder on the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak.

Although the Rudder Kit we sell is technically compatible with this kayak, you would have to be exceptionally short for that to be viable.

Note that the AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is easy to paddle, tracks very well and is not very wind affected, so you are not likely to need a rudder.

If you'd like to use a propeller, a glue on fin box, performed by a qualified boat repair person, is your best option.

The hull is PU tarpaulin – an extremely tough multi-layer material.

The floor is Closed-cell EVA Foam

The deck and inner tube covers are rip-stop polyester.

The inner tube is PVC.

There is an aluminium rib inside the bow and stern.

There are rubber moulded handles at each end and some elastic bungee lacing.

I think that covers everything!

The AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak is manufacted by Advanced Elements (an American company), in their factory in Indonesia.

All kayaks are inflated and left overnight on the factory floor to ensure they are fully functional before shipping out.

Learn more about Advanced Elements.

You can review the instruction manual here:

AdvancedFrame Ultralite Kayak Instruction Manual

It should take you around 6 minutes, once you have got the hang of it.

It’s about 6 minutes, once you have got the hang of it.

You just take off the valve covers and set the valves to deflate. Walk away for a few minutes and it’s done.

You can use the deflate function of the pump if you want to, but I have never found this to be necessary.

The best thing you can do is put an old towel inside the kayak when you go paddling. This keeps the inside dry and clean.

You will almost certainly get some water on the deck and sides, but if you can keep the inside clean and dry, that makes things easier.

If it’s salt water on the outside, you may wish to use a wash cloth with clean water to pat the deck of the kayak.

Do NOT use a hose, the kayak gets way too wet that way.

The deck doesn’t take too long to dry, then you can fold the kayak up as per the instructions.

Yes, it DOES go back in the bag!

• Carrying Duffel Bag
• Folding Seat
• Repair Kit
• Owner’s Manual
• Inflatable Foot Brace
• Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge

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 Fishing Gear section if you want to do some kayak fishing.

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.

*Note that the Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge is included

Pretty well any pump on the market capable of 2 PSI will work, but I would strongly suggest you purchase our Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge because it has all the right adapters and comes with a 3-year warranty.

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/pages/shipping/

For Advanced Elements kayaks, check out our list of retailers.