The Impressive AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak
Huge capacity and lots of deck space for multi-day kayak expeditions
Comfortable for long trips - inflatable lumbar support and adjustable foot brace included
Extra-long cockpit for extra-long legs
Awesome speed and tracking
Compatible with spray skirt and rudder kit for open ocean
Ruggedly durable and reliable
Amazing for Kayak Expeditions
A whopping 204kg capacity means you can load this kayak up with gear for even the most extreme kayak expedition.
There are D-rings and bungee lacing on the large front deck for securing gear.
There is a roll-top hatch behind the seat for quick access to gear stored under the deck.
There are d-rings on the rear deck for even more gear!
Your back is supported by the inflatable lumbar seat so you are comfortable all day.
An adjustable foot brace is included to assist your paddling technique and support your lower back.
The Advancedframe Expedition Elite kayak has a low centre of gravity and a flat hull. This gives you effortless stability so you can save your strength on those long trips.
Stay dry in cold conditions with the inflatable coaming and optional spray skirt
In this wonderful video, you can see the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak being put to the test in remote Alaska.
It’s worth a watch for the stunning scenery alone!
A Long Cockpit for Long Legs
Love to go Fast?
At nearly 4m long, the Expedition Elite kayak is FAST.
The drop-stitch floor helps you glide smoothly through the water.
The patented AdvancedFrame design means no waggling when you paddle.
The built-in fin helps you paddle straight.
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak comes with the rudder mount already installed if you would like to purchase the optional Rudder System.
Durable and Reliable
Don’t take my word for it!
This review from Geoff Wilson of 5th Element Expeditions shows just how tough the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak is, even in the most rugged of terrain.
The kayak comes with an adjustable foot brace. A lot of paddles swear by foot braces for encouraging good paddling technique and for supporting the lower back.
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak has excellent back support – the seat backs are high and stiff and there is an inflatable lumbar cushion included for extra support.
What is the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak good for?
The Expedition Elite kayak is quite large inside and you can unzip the front deck so they are not cramped into a cockpit.
The drop-stitch floor is very tough and won’t be a problem with dog claws.
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 …).
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite 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 AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite Kayak good for?
The key feature for beginners is stability and the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite is wonderfully stable, so no dramas there.
The design is so good that it’s super-easy to paddle straight.
But…
It’s a fairly heavy kayak, which means it takes a bit more strength to get going than our lightweight kayaks. Once it’s going, however, it leaves them for dead!
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.
There is no rudder on the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak, but the Rudder Kit we sell IS compatible with this kayak.
Note that the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite kayak is easy to paddle, tracks very well and is not very wind affected, so you are not likely to need a rudder.
But my strong recommendation is that you take a look at the setup video:
AdvancedFrame Expedition kayak Setup Video AE1009 from Advanced Elements and Oz Inflatable Kayaks
Note that this is for the original AdvancedFrame Expedition kayak, the Elite version has a drop-stitch floor and an aluminium deck riser, so the set-up is slightly different.
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.
I would strongly suggest you purchase our Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge – it has exactly the right adapters and is capable of inflating the drop-stitch floor to the maximum pressure.
