Hmm, what to do with the kids when they are too big to share your kayak? The Junior Unleashed Kayak Package has been designed give your youngster their independence in a kayak that is easy for them to handle. The Junior Unleashed Kayak package is perfect for boys and girls, kids, teens and tweens.
Paddlers who need (or want) a lightweight kayak and
Are independent youngsters
Want to go for full-day trips to explore the waters
Want the setting up process to be quick and easy
Might be beginners, but want to be able to use correct paddling technique
Here’s why this is ideal for independent young paddlers
Room to Grow
The AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak has a maximum capacity of 113kg, so they are not going to grow out of it in a hurry!
Great for Exploring
The AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak is such a manoeuvrable kayak, it is great for exploring little nooks and crannies.
Stable
The AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak’s stable design makes it ideal for beginners who are still developing their confidence on the water.
Compact & Affordable
The AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak is only about the size of a small suitcase when deflated and packed, so it can be easily stored under the bed or in the closet.
Not only is the AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak a smokin’ deal for a quality lightweight kayak, it packs up into a bag, so you don’t need to outlay a lot of cash for roof racks either!
Durable
All of the Advanced Elements kayaks that we sell are ruggedly durable from the outside – you don’t have to worry about punctures from submerged objects.
The inflatable floor and side tubes have covers that are made from PVC tarpaulin.
This is an ultra thick and durable material that is very difficult to puncture. The side tubes have additional reinforcement on top to give added protection from abrasions where you might be hauling a fish over the side.
You can fish from this inflatable fishing kayak with confidence.
Many people contact me looking for a lightweight kayak, it just makes the process of going kayaking so much more appealing if you don’t have to lift a really heavy boat.
It’s appealing for people that want to go kayaking alone – if the kayak is lightweight and easy to set up, you’re more likely to enjoy the peace and quiet of solo kayaking.
With the Junior Unleashed Kayak Package, the kayak is only 11.5kg, which is manageable for most people.
Bear in mind that you don’t want your inflatable kayak to be too light, because you need a bit of weight for durability and performance.
The set-up time is 4 minutes from in-the-bag to on-the-water.
And if you’re someone who struggles with instructions, it’s REALLY simple!
And then of course, there are those customers who need a portable kayak for travel and have a weight constraint.
AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak Specifications
WEIGHT: 26lbs (11.8kg)
LENGTH: 10’5″ (3.18m)
COLOUR: Orange
BRAND: Advanced Elements
LAKE, BAYS, INLAND WATERWAYS: Yes
COASTAL / OPEN WATER: No
SELF-BAILING: No
WIDTH: 32” (81cm)
MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 250lbs (113kg)
DEFLATED AND PACKED DIMENSIONS: 76cm x 43cm x 20cm
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.
Advanced Frame Sport kayak
Even though it’s only 3.2m long, the built-in fin and the awesome AdvancedFrame hull design give you a wonderful paddling experience.
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.
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??
AdvancedFrame Kayak vs AdvancedFrame Sport Kayak from Advanced Elements
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.
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 …).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Performance of the AdvancedFrame and the AdvancedFrame Sport Kayaks, with and without the DS floor
