Totally rigid, all the way up to it's 249kg capacity
Removable fin helps you paddle straight
Stable with a wide-open cockpit - great for dogs, kids, fishing
Simple set up - inflate 2 chambers, clip on the seat, insert fin, go!
Full drop-stitch material is tough as nails
Quick to dry and pack away - just wipe down with a towel
Ideal for travelling - bag comes with wheels and backpack straps
Fast and straight on the water
The performance on the water of the AirVolution2 kayak is very impressive. The sleek, rigid hull, combined with the deep fin (removable for shallow water) allow the kayak to glide effortlessly through the water.
Wide Open Cockpit
Although the AirVolution2 kayak is a sit-in kayak, it has a nice, wide-open cockpit.
This makes it very easy to get in and out of, and great for taking kids and dogs.
Note that you can NOT use a spray skirt with this kayak.
Suitable for Dogs
The stability really helps if you want to take your dog(s) kayaking.
The wide open cockpit gives them plenty of space.
The drop-stitch material is as tough as it gets – you don’t need to worry about claws.
Suitable for Fishing
The Airvolution2 Kayak is very stable and extremely durable, making it excellent for fishing.
The wide open cockpit gives you easy access to your gear.
You can put one seat in the middle of the kayak for even more room, if you want to go solo.
Durable and Reliable
Drop-stitch is about as tough as it gets when it comes to inflatable kayaks.
It has to be tough, to withstand the high pressure.
If you are going to be encountering submerged objects, or taking a dog or doing some fishing, you don’t need to worry about scratches or punctures.
Lightweight for Easy Handling
The Airvolutions comes with a bag about the size of a small suitcase and weighs only 23.5kg.
The bag has plenty of space for the pump and a side pocket for your paddle (sold separately).
Not only are there backpack straps on the bag, there are also wheels, so it’s easy to get it to and from the water.
Kayak Specfications
Weight: 52 lbs (23.5 kg)
Length: 14'6" (4.45m)
Colour: Blue
Brand: Advanced Elements
Lake, Bays, Inland Waterways: Yes
Coastal / Open Water: Only Coastal, not Open Water
Self-bailing: No
Width: 37” (94 cm)
Maximum Capacity: 550lbs (249kg)
Max. Paddler Height: 6'2"
Deflated and Packed Dimensions: 98cm x 50cm x 38cm
The seat (included) has a stiff, high back, which gives you excellent support, IF you get the angle right. Note – this video is for the AdvancedFrame seat, but the same principle applies for the AirVolution2 seat.
The base of the AirVolution2 seat has some padding, but not as much lift as I would like, considering the drop-stitch floor is quite firm.
The kayak comes with an inflatable foot brace for the front paddler.
It’s more a cushion that wedges into the gap at the front of the cockpit, it is not as good as the foot braces in our other kayaks, but if you just want something to push against, it will do the trick.
There is no brace for the rear paddler, but they might be able to use the seat of the front paddler.
The seats have a high back and are adjustable, they provide good support.
The wide flat hull means the kayak is very stable so you can focus on fishing and relaxing.
The drop-stitch material is extremely durable, giving 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.
***Although the Accessory Frame System can be used on the AirVolution kayak, it does not fit nicely over the cockpit, so it might be too far from reach to be very practical.
The AirVolution2 is made from high-pressure drop-stitch, which means you have something firm and stable to step on and off of.
There’s heaps of deck space for gear if you are using it to transport your stuff to and from shore.
It has pressure release valves on both chambers, so if you want to leave it inflated on deck for a short time, it is less likely to get damaged by heat-induced over-inflation.
**Caution – do not leave the kayak inflated on the deck of the boat long term. The heat and UV exposure will damage the kayak.
The cockpit is oversized so you can not put a spray skirt on. This means any water that comes into the cockpit is staying in there with you! For open-ocean kayaks, we prefer you take something that can protect you from swamping waves.
The AirVolution2 is also a bit more wind affected that our other open ocean kayaks, and doesn’t flex with the swell so much (‘cos it’s so rigid), so you tent to get spray coming over from the bow slapping against the chop.
The AirVolution2 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.
The AirVolution2 kayak is a convertible kayak – this means it has seating for 2 people to paddle in tandem, or a seat can be connected in the middle for paddling solo.
It’s anywhere from 7-12 minutes, depending what pressure you want. I only inflate to 3 PSI because I am fairly light. If you are heavier, you can go right up to 14 PSI.
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.
The AirVolution2 kayak comes with a hand pump that has a double action for filling the kayak with air at low pressure, then can be switched over to single action to get to high pressure.
It also comes with a battery-powered electric pump, but this pump is only good for getting the kayak started, it can not achieve any sort of pressure in the kayak.
You may wish to consider getting a full-pressure electric pump, you can check out this video to understand your options:
Electric Pump Options for your Advanced Elements Inflatable Kayak
