ADVANCED ELEMENTSAdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak

Très beaux et très robuste

This kayak paddles well for an inflatable. Sometimes you forget it’s not a hard shell. A little trouble tracking straight but that’s expected. Lots of room to bring a cooler and backpack and more on board. Consider that the outer cover material is not waterproof (resistant only) and will soak up some water so it is nice to have some time for drying after your paddle. Also, the inner inflatable can be removed to help drying. An online comment suggested getting some boat/bailing sponges (eg, NRS) and these maybe getting water out of the kayak easy after a paddle. Also, helps wiping off the drop stitch floor. During multiple trips we put the kayak away damp for temporary storage with no problems. But better to give it a good dry for longer term storage. The hand pump is all we use to inflate, bought an electric but never used it. We really like this kayak and it was a good purchase. Recommend.

I did a lot of research before choosing an inflatable kayak. The reviews and descriptions of the Advanced Elements kayaks stood out to me. The company was also recommended by a well known sporting good store. The kayak lives up to its description and reputation. We have used it 4 times and it is now easy to set up and take down. Love being able to fit it in any vehicle. Very sturdy and fast. Comfortable to sit in. Time will tell how it stands up, but so far it looks to be a very wise and fun purchase for us.

Really like this kayak. The drop-stitch floor makes it super rigid and stable on the water. It can be a little awkward folding it up and putting it back in the bag so I would recommend packing and unpacking it a few times before taking it out to the lake or river. I brought my dog on it and haven't worried about it getting punctured. Only thing it is missing is cup holders :)

I researched "portable" kayaks of all types for a long time before placing this order. I need something for everything from family outings on a small lake to ocean kayaking in the keys. This thing truly doesn't disappoint. We've only taken it out once so far, but what I can say is this thing is fast, tracks straight, is super stable, and very comfortable. The seats with lumbar support and lots of adjustabilities are amazing, and the speed at which you can set it up and take it down makes it a no-brainer for a portable, capable, large load hauling kayak. With a 550 lb load, I'll never come close to maxing this thing out.