Brand | ADVANCED ELEMENTS |
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Item Weight | 52 Pounds |
Material | nylon, Plastic |
Color | Red |
Style | Without Pump |
Seating Capacity | 2 |
Weight Limit | 550 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 35"L x 21"W x 12"H |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 36.5 x 22.5 x 12.25 inches |
Package Weight | 27 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 180 x 32 x 12 inches |
Brand Name | ADVANCED ELEMENTS |
Country of Origin | Indonesia |
Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer |
Model Name | AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Advanced Elements |
Part Number | AE1007-R |
Model Year | 2019 |
Included Components | skeg |
Size | 15' |
Sport Type | Kayaking |
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Brand | ADVANCED ELEMENTS |
Item Weight | 52 Pounds |
Material | nylon, Plastic |
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Style | Without Pump |
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- Built-in aluminum ribs define the bow and stern and improves tracking
- Three layers of material for extreme puncture resistance.Folded size 35 X 21 X 12 inches. Max Weight-550 pounds. Weight-52 pounds
- Pre-assembled at the factory; simply unfold, inflate, and attach the seats
- High support, adjustable padded seats provide comfort for hours of paddling
- Three seat locations allow for paddling solo or tandem
- OPTIONAL DECK with Honey Comb Rip Stop Fabric Attach the optional Single Deck or Double Deck kit
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Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak
The AdvancedFrame Convertible is a fifteen foot kayak that can be paddled solo or tandem. With an open deck design, you can easily enter and exit the boat or utilize the optional single or double decks to convert your AdvancedFrame Convertible from an open deck to a closed deck kayak in a matter of seconds. The design of this kayak combines our rigid bow and stern rib-frame design with the versatility of tandem or solo seating positions and interchangeable decks.
AdvancedFrame Convertible Conversion Decks
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Double Deck Conversion - AE2022-RAttach the optional Double Deck to make your AdvancedFrame Convertible a closed deck tandem kayak in a matter of seconds! The Double Deck has d-rings and a mesh pocket for enhanced gear stowage. |
Single Deck Conversion - AE2021-RAttach the optional Single Deck Conversion to make your AdvancedFrame Convertible a closed deck solo kayak in a matter of seconds! The Single Deck sports a series of d-rings with bungee deck lacing, arched deck riser aluminum stays, and a rear cargo hatch. |
Standard Open DeckRemove either optional deck to paddle the AdvancedFrame Convertible in either solo or tandem configuration. |
BackBone and Drop-stitch floor Compatible
More Options for more performance.
While each of our kayaks are designed for the best in performance, we’ve found that there are those who seek even higher performance. For paddlers looking to up the ante in the AdvancedFrame line, we offer our patented BackBone accessory or rigid high-pressure floors that utilize Drop-stitch technology. While each accessory offers their own advantages, both work to further enhance the rigidity and tracking performance of each AdvancedFrame kayak.
Performance Details
-Hull Design: Built-in aluminum ribs define the bow and stern and improve tracking.
-Durable: 3 Layers of material for extreme puncture resistance.
-Easy To Set Up: PreAssembled at the factory. Simply unfold, inflate and attach the seats.
-Comfortable: High support, adjustable padded seats provides comfort for hours of paddling.
-Versatile: 3 Seat locations allow for paddling solo or tandem.
- Model AE1007-R
- Color Red
- Length 15'
- Width 32"
- Weight 52 lbs (23.5kg)
- Person/s 1 or 2
- Chambers 6
- Folded Size 35"x21"x12
Features of the AdvancedFrame Convertible
-Advanced Elements Spring Valve
-Integrated Pressure Relief Valve in Floor
-2 Adjustable padded back supports
-Molded low-profile rubber handles
-Reinforced bow and stern seams
-Durable double-coated fabric
-Skeg tracking fin
-6 chambers
-Deck lacing for quick access to gear
-Rip-stop fabric
Accessories Included
- Carrying Duffle Bag
- 2 Folding Seats
- Owners Manual
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ASIN | B000J2O5VE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #98,890 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #19 in Fishing Kayaks |
Date First Available | January 1, 2007 |
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Customers like the durability, quality and ease of assembly of the kayak. For example, they mention it's built very well, easy to set up and take down and the instructions are comprehensive. They appreciate the space, saying it has room for two adults and a small child. That said, opinions are mixed on portability.
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Customers are satisfied with the durability of the kayak. They mention that it's built very well, solid, and stable. They also appreciate the high-quality materials and the fact that it maintains its shape when loaded with weight. Customers also appreciate that the shell is thick and the kayak is sturdy.
"...Both Primary and Secondary stability of the kayak are excellent. Primary stability means when the kayak is sitting on water and you try to rock it a..." Read more
"...When I first heard of inflatable kayaks, I thought pool toy. This is so durable and so far from that!..." Read more
"...Can easily fit in the backseat of your carMade from high quality materialsGreat tracking, cuts right through the water..." Read more
"...It's excellent and durable. I hit submerged rocks and trees and boat sustained zero damage...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the kayak. They mention it's an excellent, high quality boat that is well thought out. Some say that it'll perform as well as a rigid kayak.
"...This is an absolutely fantastic kayak. I love it and would not trade it for anything. The construction is rock solid...." Read more
"...It's excellent and durable. I hit submerged rocks and trees and boat sustained zero damage...." Read more
"While the kayak is fun and functional when inflated, the effort to inflate and, more importantly deflate has proven to be a big damper on the amount..." Read more
"...There was not even a scratch on the hull.PERFORMANCE: Alright. If your fishing, you will be ok...." Read more
Customers find the kayak easy to set up and take down. They also appreciate the comprehensive instructions and the fact that it comes already assembled. Customers also mention that it's easy to inflate and not difficult to paddle.
"...Setting it up was pretty straightforward. It takes about 10 minutes to fully setup. One thing I had been dreading was pumping the kayak up...." Read more
"Very easy to set up even considering the double action hand pump. Fairly easy to deflate. A little tricky to fold and get back in the bag...." Read more
"...I was impressed with the portability, ease of set up and handling on the water...." Read more
"...Glad I did. The instructions are comprehensive enough. The material weight seems really good. Reminds me of white water rafting days...." Read more
Customers like the space in the kayak. For example, they say it's comfortable, has plenty of leg room, and can hold everything they need. Some mention that it'll sag in the middle by the end. That said, most are happy with the size and say it fits two adults and two children. The bag fits nicely in the back seat of a pick-up truck and in the trunk of thier car.
"...The nozzles fit perfectly of course! The guage doesn't work, but I just read directions carefully and pumped it up...." Read more
"...The bag fits nicely in the back seat of the Pick up truck or just about anywhere you want to store it...." Read more
"...The bag works well for storage but sometimes you'll fold it like you have every other time and it just won't fit...." Read more
"...It's also very stable and performs well on the water. It's also spacious and comfortably seats two..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the tracking of the kayak. They mention that it tracks well, is stable, and fast when paddling tandem. They also appreciate that it's made of quality materials and that it doesn't side track much. Overall, most are happy with the kayak's tracking ability.
"...I was simply amazed at the tracking ability of this kayak...." Read more
"...Made from high quality materialsGreat tracking, cuts right through the water..." Read more
"...The kayak did have a little "side to side" movement but overall tracked very well...." Read more
"...paddles really well and tracks well- setup is fairly easy - after the first time setup shouldn't take more than 10-15 minutes-..." Read more
Customers find the kayak easy to inflate and deflate. They mention it's a very sound boat, and it inflating quickly with a simple hand pump. They also say that deflating is not too difficult with the appropriate pump.
"...Fairly easy to deflate. A little tricky to fold and get back in the bag. The footrest divider needs a proper strap to hold it in place...." Read more
"...some kayaking with the alligators in Florida .... love it, proper inflating was key!" Read more
"...It only takes 5-10 minutes to inflate (even with a cheap hand pump) and even less to deflate...." Read more
"...Deflating is not too difficult with the appropriate pump. I bought the AE pump around the same time that I ordered the kayak...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the kayak. They mention that it has a nice style, is sharp looking, and is well designed. The fabric used is both aesthetically pleasing and pretty strong. The kayak is fast and sleek in the water, and it looks like a real kayak.
"...The construction is rock solid. The fabric used is both aesthetically pleasing as as pretty strong. The canvas at the bottom inspires confidence...." Read more
"...Elements products wraps the tubes in a conventional looking and handsome envelope...." Read more
"...The kayak looks nice; unlike others that look like floating air mattresses. It's also very stable and performs well on the water...." Read more
"...I could not be happier. I love the length, control, speed, and look...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the portability of the kayak. Some mention it's easy to transport and quick to set up. They say it can be taken just about anywhere. However, some customers say it'll be easier to carry in a trunk but it'd be harder to setup. They also say there are trade-offs for the port ability, such as the kayak not being as rigid as they'd hoped and feeling a teeny bit tippy.
"...A friend had this model and I took a ride in it. I was impressed with the portability, ease of set up and handling on the water...." Read more
"...The kayak is pretty heavy - 56 lbs. I consider myself strong but trying to carry it in the case to the water was a bit of struggle...." Read more
"...It is much lighter than a hard shell and required less effort to keep even with our friends who were working hard in their "plastic yellow banana"l...." Read more
"...maneuver a hard shell on and off of my car alone and it packs away conveniently to store...." Read more
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However, taking a whitewater kayak in a lake is pretty much good for only two things: 1) An extremely good workout - since the kayaks simply do not want to go straight and 2) Practicing your skills in a safe environment without having to worry about hazards and currents.
My wife had been wanting to go on the water with me for a while now so I finally buckled down and bought this kayak (of course after researching the hell out of inflatable kayaks.) Friend kayakers had told me that Inflatable kayaks are in general stable and this kayak just delivers on the mark. I bought it with the double action pump and it worked pretty well. The kayak is pretty heavy - 56 lbs. I consider myself strong but trying to carry it in the case to the water was a bit of struggle. The reason is not that the weight. Rather, the carrying case is is like an oversize shopping bag - of course, zippered, so it is completely enclosed. The handles are not big enough to give you enough length to hang around your shoulders. You can put your arm in and put it on your shoulder, but it is not very comfortable.
Setting it up was pretty straightforward. It takes about 10 minutes to fully setup. One thing I had been dreading was pumping the kayak up. Surprisingly, the kayak barely requires 1-2 psi pressure when fully inflated, so the pump really pumps it up very quickly.
I did a water launch of the kayak i.e. take it in about calf deep water and then place your butt in the kayak. Then raise your legs and bring them in. My wife is not a kayaker and does not know swimming, so I was quite concerned with stability of the kayak. I suited her up in the life vest and had her sit in first in the rear seat. Boy, it was stable! She sat down with not an issue. I got in without any issues as well. I tried to rock the kayak, it does not rock much. Both Primary and Secondary stability of the kayak are excellent. Primary stability means when the kayak is sitting on water and you try to rock it a bit, does it become tippy whereas secondary stability means when the kayak is almost on its side, does it become tippy or tips over. Happy to say, I did not feel any tippiness at all.
Tracking: Tracking means when that when you are paddling, how well does the kayak move in a straight line. Coming from a white water world, I am really well versed with keeping a kayak straight (remember how I earlier said that white water kayaks DO NOT want to go straight and require skill to keep them moving in a particular direction). I was simply amazed at the tracking ability of this kayak. I mean after I paddled it for a few strokes and just let it go, it would go in exactly the direction that I left it at. No turning, no twisting whatsoever. Coming from the whitewater world, this just seems like magic. The fact that the kayak has a welded keel at the bottom and a plastic weldged spine at the bottom must be contributing to that as well. I tested the tracking in flat, calm water and it performed superb. Of course, if you try it in a windy place or otherwise moving water, it would affect the tracking.
I noticed while setting the kayak up that there is an aluminum backbone in both the tips of the kayak which keeps the tips sharp and help it cut through the water. It was not much work to make it travel through the water.
The seats are pretty OK. The seats attach to the kayak with two buckle straps and I tightened mine to make it near straight back sitting. After an hour or so, it was slightly uncomfortable. You might have to play with a few adjustments, aftermarket accessories if you want to go on a long trip. As someone else mentioned, the rear seat touches the back ring of the kayak, so the person in the back seat is likely getting more support and is likely more comfortable. Of course, this is a bit of nitpick. Any kayak, no matter whether hardshell or inflatable requires fiddling around with the seat to make it work best for you.
NOTE: I had read a few comments on how the instructions on how exactly to inflate the kayak are a bit unclear. I concur with those comments. So, the pump connects with the spring loaded air valves. What the instruction booklet does not make clear is that the central portion within the spring loaded air valves can be pushed with a finger and that you can actually turn it with a finger without grabbing it. No seriously, just push the central portion of the valve down and then just using pressure and friction, try to turn it left or right. It will turn. So, this central position has two positions, down and up. When the valve is up, you can pump air in and when you detach the pump, the kayak will hold air. If the valve is in down position, you can pump air, but as soon as you remove the pump, it immediately starts losing air. So lesson: when filling it up, keep the value in the up position and when you want to deflate, push the valve down and twist it with your fingertip till it gets stuck in the down position and it will let the air out.
NOTE: Note the way the kayak is folded when you first take it out of the carrying case. If you don't, you might struggle quite a bit to put the kayak back in its case. For reference, this is how I fold it: The back side of the kayak folds a small fold, then the just folded portion is folded again over itself. Next, approach the kayak from the other edge. Fold the other edge on the main body. Now take the newly folded section and fold it over the rear side. Not sure if that helps, but that is the way I do it.
Now for the Cons:
- When the broadside is facing wind, the kayak feels a teeny bit tippy. I have heard that this is more common with inflatable kayaks. Even hardshells have it, but inflatables have it a bit more
- No footrest. Coming from whitewater, this was a bit of a shocker. In white water kayaking, your lower body is completely locked win the kayak. You are pressing a footrest with your foot and your knees are under extended portion of the kayak that covers your knees. Effectively, the point is to make sure that your lower body and the kayak behave as one unit, so you can control the kayak with purely your lower body. This kayak has no footrest. In fact there is quite a bit of space in front of your legs. I guess for flat water, it felt just fine, although if I want to take this in moving water, I would probably stuff something in front of my feet to have something to push on. There are no knee braces, but I guess if you buy the extra shell, you might have something like it.
- Water - Some water got in while paddling. Probably less than a cup or two but it did. This is not the kayak's fault. The kayak is open top so of course some water will splash in. I used the white water paddle with my kayak (they are a bit shorter and have wider blades) and no water splashed onto my wife. I read another reviewer's comment saying that it splashed water on the person in the rear, but I did not experience any such thing.
- Drying - Now, this was a chore. With my hardshells, I just lift them on my shoulder and twist and turn till I let all the water out and then I just have them sit in the garage while they dry out. The fabric at the top, although nylong, is a woven nylon fabric which gives it great strength but also makes it retain some water. So after I brought it home, I had to use a sponge to take out all excess water. The fabric at the top and around the tubing was wet, so I let a pedstal fan blow on it all night and it was dry in the morning. I have seen comments saying that they leave it outside for a while in the sun and it dries up. I leave in Pacific Northwest and this is not really an option for me most of the year. I guess this is the cost I will have to pay to get the flexibility of an inflatable.
I MUST really really complain about the carrying case again (by the way, the fabric of the case seems waterproof and is pretty solid). The issue is not just with this kayak but pretty much anything that comes with a case. The manufacturers try to save on the material to the degree that both taking the kayak out of the bag and putting it back in is a frikkin pain in the butt. I work up a small amount of sweat pushing it back in into the carrying case. I mean SERIOUSLY! I just paid $650+Tax for a kayak. If they would have taken care of making a case that was a few inches longer, I could actually have put the kayak back in easily. As is, it is like wrestling with a gator. It takes me and my wife both about 2-3 minutes pushing and shoving and pulling the case up to get it in.
Final observation: I am a big complainer when I don't like something, so please don't read the above comments as if I am trying to dissuade you from purchasing the kayak. This is an absolutely fantastic kayak. I love it and would not trade it for anything. The construction is rock solid. The fabric used is both aesthetically pleasing as as pretty strong. The canvas at the bottom inspires confidence. The fact that they thought over and have two tubes with separate valves that by themselves can keep the kayak afloat - so that in case one of the tubes fails, you can still get back is a testament to the marvelous engineering the folks at Advanced Elements did.
Overall, buy without hesitation but be ready to struggle with the wretched case.
At first, I did not get the Advanced Elements hand pump due to some bad reviews. I ordered another brand but the nozzle for the two main chambers didn't work well at all and the guage didn't work. I returned it and ordered the Advanced Elements pump. I wish it was a little bigger and more sturdy, but it too, was a dual action pump. The nozzles fit perfectly of course! The guage doesn't work, but I just read directions carefully and pumped it up. In a review, someone mentioned that they called Advanced Elements about the guage, and the company sent them a piece to make it work. I just didn't get around to that. I also order the electric one but someone said those take a long time to air the boat up. I can pump the kayak up with the dual action pump easily. I figure it just adds to the workout, and honestly doesn't take long to do, and I certainly don't have big muscles!
I recommend watching videos about how to open and set it up as well as take it down and pack it. People mention it is heavy and difficult to put back in the bag. I watched the video over and over. I watched many videos, but my favorite was by Kayak Central. It is heavy for me to carry the bag, but I can do it. It doesn't take long to learn how to fold it up correctly and put it in the bag. It is helpful if my hubby helps me put it in the bag after I fold it up properly. Like many others have mentioned, when done, I dry it off some, and fold it up and put it in the back of my SUV, often putting it in without doing the final fold over of one side to the other. when home I clean and dry it off, letting it sit outside or in the garage to let it completely dry.
I did get a dolly (kbxstart) to use when I am by myself or with a child to take it to the water/ramp works well. I highly recommend this kayak!
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Reviewed in Spain on January 17, 2021
Also um es kurz zu machen: Nach unendlich vielen durchgelesenen Rezensionen stießen wir auf den 2er Kajak "Advanced Elements unisex-erwachsene Kajak Frame Convertible". Fazit: Wir sind restlos begeistert! Alles Beschriebene trifft uneingeschränkt zu. Für Anfänger durchaus geeignet. (Vor-Lektüre empfohlen! Tipp: "Der Kajak - Lehrbuch für den Kanusport" von Jürgen Gerlach) Anleitung durchlesen, verinnerlichen, umsetzen, fertig!! Wenn ich nicht genau wüsste, dass es sich bei diesem Kajak nicht um ein Lebewesen handelt, sondern um reine Materie, würde ich sagen: Dieses Boot hört auf's Wort. Aber.... auch das Advanced Elements ist nur so gut, wie der/die es fährt. Es ist durch die Anleitung leicht verständlich schnell aufgebaut. Überdruckventil funktioniert einwandfrei. Tipp: Unbedingt Ein/Aussteigen auch im Trockenen oft üben!
Aber da wir ja alle wissen, gibt es kaum 100%iges in diesem Leben. Ein paar Wermuthstropfen also: Wichtige Bestandteile müssen extra zugekauft werden: Paddel, Backbone,(ganz wichtig!!), Pumpe .....dat läppert sisch! Die Verschlusskappen an den Ventilen sind schlecht gesichert, gehen schnell verloren. Kann man aber selbst einfach nachsichern.
Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen: Wir sind heute auf der Klosterinsel in Rheinau/CH in den Rhein gestiegen, als blutige Anfänger sozusagen und haben permanent das Gefühl gehabt: Wir fahren schon immer in diesem Kajak, fühlen uns sicher! Wir kennen es und es kennt uns! Macht Lust auf mehr!
It is easy to completely disassemble for drying and the seats make it more than comfortable.
I would easily recommend this kayak to anyone needing something for 2 people, and our Lab, but can't store a large kayak or canoe.
Che dire, è stata una rivelazione.
Già maneggiandolo si vede la differenza abissale con gli altri, i materiali sono di un altro livello.
Si monta e si smonta in un attimo, i manuali sono in italiano ed è scritto TUTTO quel che c'è da sapere.
La chiglia rigida grazie ai profili di alluminio frontale e posteriore fanno si che tagli l'acqua in modo spettacolare, è incredibile quanto veloce possa andare pagaiando senza troppo sforzo.
E' davvero una lippa...va velocissimo!
Ci siamo divertiti davvero....non è il solito canotto travestito da Kayak!
Il trasporto senza carrello è possibile con facilità in 2 persone, l'anno prossimo compro il carrellino ed anche questa è risolta!
Se poi gli mettete il backbone si irrigidisce a tal punto che sembra davvero un kayak RIGIDO!
Secondo me un accessorio che val la pena è il doppio ponte che chiude sulle cerniere il kayak, per 2 motivi: il primo è che si "eliminano" le cerniere che servono x fissarlo a questo che se non si sta attenti possono graffiare, il secondo è che lo irrigidiscono lateralmente nel senso che non tende più in alcun modo ad aprirsi di lato quando si sale, non che sia Molto avvertibile ma c'è il problema, tanto è vero che il cuscino che è fissato con 2 "strappi" laterali tende ad uscire specie quando non è ben a pressione!
Cmq rimane un prodotto pazzesco, vale quel che costa.
Infatti ho potuto notare che anche con mare mosso NON si è MAI cappottato..peraltro impegnandoci per fare questa prova, non siamo riusciti in alcun modo a farlo girare....dunque è stabile, MOLTO STABILE!
L'unica cosa a cui dovete stare MOLTO attenti è la "pinna" di deriva posteriore che è in gomma dura e che inevitabilmente quando il kayak non è in acqua ma è poggiato sul duro tende a piegarsi a destra o a sinistra a seconda che il kayak sia riverso verso dx o sx.....perfettamente al centro non rimane....bisogna solo prestarci attenzione.....
Ecco se la pinna fosse estraibile sarebbe davvero MOLTO MEGLIO! Ma è così!
Okkio perchè è in gomma e tende a deformarsi.
Basta farci l'kkio quando lo si poggia sul duro.
Un consiglio, prendete anche la sua pompa con il manometro perchè è troppo pratico ed occhio alla conversione ATM e PSI del manometro....OKKIO che 1 ATM del manuale sono circa 2 PSI del manometro....
La pompa ha gli attacchi proprietari del kayak ed inoltre consente di gonfiarlo esattamente come è richiesto dal manuale nè più nè meno, molto importante visto che se esagerate si deforma....IRREPARABILMENTE
Dunque o avete un manometro o, come me, fate lo sforzo di tenere un altro gonfiatore....
Ultima nota, per lavarlo si smonta totalmente nelle sue 3 parti e lo potete lavare bene comodamente anche in una vasca...
Io vi consiglio COMUNQUE di smontarlo e lavarlo bene perchè dopo una sacco di tempo con la pompa dell'acqua, ho notato che c'era ancora sale tra la camera vera e propria e la prima protezione, quella con la cerniera
Questo è MOLTO importante se lo userete come me in mare e pensate di usarlo anche l'anno successivo....
Al lago credo sia una figata assurda visto che non c'è manco questo problema ed io lo trasporto comodamente con la sua sacca completo di TUTTO....questa sarà una prossima prova.
Buon divertimento.