Easy to paddle straight, thanks to the patented aluminium rib-frame design
Ultra lightweight at only 11.8kg
Super quick set up – 4 mins and 10 seconds from in-the-bag to on-
Wide open cockpit – easy to get in and out of
Comfortable and stable – great for relaxing
Quality design and durable materials – designed to last
If you are above 80kg, you’ll get much better rigidity and performance in the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak
If you are looking for an open ocean kayak that you can use with a spray skirt, check out the AdvancedFrame Kayak instead
If you are taller than 6’2″ (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 want to take a dog, you’re better off with the drop-stitch floor in the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak
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 class2, the StraitEdge kayak can do up to class 3 rapids
4 minutes and 10 seconds from in-the-bag to on-the-water!
Let’s be clear – the AdvancedFrame Sport kayak is a lightweight inflatable kayak, but it is NOT a pool toy!
FAQs – AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak
Dimensions
Length: 10’5″ (3.18m)
Weight: 26lbs (11.8kg)
Width: 32″ (81cm)
Deflated and Packed Dimensions: 76cm x 43cm x 20cm
Suitabilty
Lakes, Bays and Inland Waterways
Coastal/Open WatersReservoirs (Complies with ISO 6185-1)Rivers up to Class II Whitewater up to Class III Dogs FishingBeginnersTaking small kids (if you both fit) Self-bailing
Paddler Suitability
Maximum Capacity: 250lbs (113kg)
Recommended Max. Paddler Height: 6’2″
Recommended Max. Paddler Weight: 80kg
Accessory Compatibility
Foot BraceDrop-stitch floorRapidup SailLumbar Seat Foot pegs Rudder Kit Spray skirtAccessory Frame (watch the installation video first)
Materials
Hull: PVC Tarpaulin
Deck: 600D ripstop polyester with PVC laminate
Tube-cover: 600D polyester with PU coating
Tube: PVC
Rib-frames: Aluminium
Floor: PVC
More About This Kayak
Set-up Time: 4 minutes
Warranty: 3 Years
Brand: Advanced Elements
SKU: AE1017-O
AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak Instruction Manual
Double Action Hand Pump with Gauge
Carrying Duffel Bag
Folding Seat
Repair kit
Owners manual
Paddle sold separately
There are 4 differences between the AdvancedFrame Sport and the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak:
- The Sport Elite has a drop-stitch floor whereas the Sport has a soft floor. The drop-stitch is high pressure and greatly enhances the rigidity and therefore speed and tracking of the kayak.
- The seat on the Sport Elite has an inflatable lumbar cushion inside it, the Sport seat does not. The Sport Elite seat also has a raised bum pad, which gives you a bit more height in the kayak, helping with paddling technique.
- The Sport Elite has the Inflatable Foot Brace included, whereas you have to buy it separately for the Sport.
- The duffel bag for the Sport Elite has padded, adjustable, detachable backpack straps, whereas the bag for the Sport just has regular shoulder straps.
$1,097.00
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“We bought our first Adventure Elements inflatable kayak in 2008 – and we are still using it, with no problems – everything is as we bought it! We bought a second one a year later, which we gave away as a gift a few years after that (now slightly regretting our generosity). We have bought the new Sport kayak to give us flexibility as we travel around Australia, replacing a plastic roof top canoe. So far, only used twice but are completely rapt again.“
– David
Sport vs Sport Elite
There are 4 differences between the AdvancedFrame Sport and the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak:
- The Sport Elite has a drop-stitch floor whereas the Sport has a soft floor. The drop-stitch is high pressure and greatly enhances the rigidity and therefore speed and tracking of the kayak.
- The seat on the Sport Elite has an inflatable lumbar cushion inside it, the Sport seat does not. The Sport Elite seat also has a raised bum pad, which gives you a bit more height in the kayak, helping with paddling technique.
- The Sport Elite has the Inflatable Foot Brace included, whereas you have to buy it separately for the Sport.
- The duffel bag for the Sport Elite has padded, adjustable, detachable backpack straps, whereas the bag for the Sport just has regular shoulder straps.
Easy to Paddle Straight
Thanks to the patented aluminium rib-frame design
Lightweight for Easy Handling
Packs up into a bag about the size of a small suitcase and weighs only 11.8kg…
Easy to travel with, easy to store and (most importantly), easy to carry down to the water.
Love a Quick Set Up?
Me too. The AdvancedFrame Sport kayak goes from in the bag to on the water in 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Wide Open Cockpit
Easy to get in and out of
Comfortable and Stable
Great for relaxing and for beginners
Dale “Mr. D” Simmons - Wildlife Photographer
In the off-season, when not behind a lens, Dale maintains focus on staying in shape either walking a minimum of 4 miles daily in the morning and/or paddling in his AdvancedFrame Sport three to four times a week on his local lake.
AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak FAQs
Performance
The AdvancedFrame and the AdvancedFrame Sport inflatable kayaks are all the same length width and look like the same design… so why did Advanced Elements create two of them??
It depends on your weight. For people under about 80kg, it’s surprisingly fast!
It’s not the fastest kayak we sell, but it’s got a wonderful ‘glide’ to it.
If you’re over 80kg, the kayak starts to lose rigidity, which impacts on it’s speed, and I would recommend the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak instead.
Even though it’s only 3.2m long, the built-in fin and the awesome AdvancedFrame hull design give you a wonderful paddling experience.
Yes, for a shortish kayak, the tracking is impressive.
The aluminium ribs in the bow and stern stop the kayak from waggling and the fin helps it glide straight.
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 Sport 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.
Comfort
The seat (included) has a stiff, high back, which gives you excellent support, IF you get the angle right.
We sell a compatible inflatable foot brace that adds to your comfort by supporting your lower back as you paddle.
The AdvancedFrame Sport kayak is compatible 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 Sport kayak has good back support – the seat back is high and stiff with adjustable straps to get the angle right.
What is the AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak good for?
Yes, if they are not massive.
The AdvancedFrame Sport 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 soft floor will need some protection from doggy claws – you can check out our Dura-Floor for this. It’s a very lightweight mat that sits over the top of the soft floor in the kayak.
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 Sport 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 Sport kayak, you have to cut holes in the deck and inner tube covers.
You can even put on a propeller – the ePropulsion Vaquita.
Yes.
The AdvancedFrame Sport kayak is good for taking kids, as long as they are still small.
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 Sport 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 (113kg) 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 from 1 hour to a full-day trip.
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.
The AdvancedFrame Sport is also a bit different from the AdvancedFrame kayak – it only has one main chamber in the inner tube, not two. For this reason, it is suggested you don’t go more than 50 metres from shore in this kayak.
No.
The AdvancedFrame Sport 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 AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak good for?
Yes!
This is an AWESOME kayak for beginners!
The key feature for beginners is stability and the AdvancedFrame Sport kayak is wonderfully stable, so no dramas there.
The design is so good that it’s super-easy to paddle straight.
At 11.8kgs 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 11.8kg, the AdvancedFrame Sport kayak definitely ticks that box.
The other key features for seniors are stability and ease of getting in and out – the AdvancedFrame Sport 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 Sport 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 6’2″, 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 6’2″”, 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 113kg / 250lbs.
Having said that, the rigidity of the AdvancedFrame Sport kayak starts to drop off at around 80kg, at which point you want to consider the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite kayak instead.
About the AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak
There are 4 differences between the AdvancedFrame Sport and the AdvancedFrame Sport Elite Kayak:
- The Sport Elite has a drop-stitch floor whereas the Sport has a soft floor. The drop-stitch is high pressure and greatly enhances the rigidity and therefore speed and tracking of the kayak.
- The seat on the Sport Elite has an inflatable lumbar cushion inside it, the Sport seat does not. The Sport Elite seat also has a raised bum pad, which gives you a bit more height in the kayak, helping with paddling technique.
- The Sport Elite has the Inflatable Foot Brace included, whereas you have to buy it separately for the Sport.
- The duffel bag for the Sport Elite has padded, adjustable, detachable backpack straps, whereas the bag for the Sport just has regular shoulder straps.
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 PVC tarpaulin and it is super thick and tough.
The floor is PVC and has a pressure-release valve to prevent damage from over-inflation.
If you are taking dogs or going fishing, I recommend the Dura-floor to protect the inflatable floor in the kayak.
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 Sport 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:
76cm x 43cm x 20cm
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 11.8kg and the kayak comes with a durable duffel bag.
At 11.8kg, the AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak is one of our lightest kayaks.
Most people can carry it down to the water by themselves.
The AdvancedFrame Sport kayak is ludicrously stable.
There is a fin – it is part of the hull.
There is no rudder on the AdvancedFrame Sport 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 Sport kayak is easy to paddle, tracks very well and is not very wind affected, so you are not likely to need a rudder.
No.
The cockpit is too big and there is no inflatable coaming.
• Advanced Elements Spring Valve
• Integrated Pressure Relief Valve In Floor
• Durable double coated fabric
• Bungee deck lacing
• Molded rubber handles
• Reinforced bow and stern seam
• Hard edge bow/stern
• Storage compartment
• Welded seams
• Neoprene paddle guard
• Adjustable back support
• D-ring tie down
• Skeg tracking fin
• Rip stop fabric