- Built-in aluminum ribs define the bow and stern and improves tracking
- Three layers of material for extreme puncture resistance
- 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
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Amazon.com Product Description
The AdvancedFrame Convertible Kayak from Advanced Elements is a fifteen foot kayak that offers the versatility of solo or tandem paddling. Using the optional single or double decks, you can convert your AdvancedFrame Convertible kayak into a solo or tandem kayak in a matter of seconds. Built-in aluminum ribs define the bow and stern and improve tracking while three layers of material offer ultimate puncture resistance. You'll stay comfortable on the water with the high support, adjustable padded seats. Easy to set up, just unfold, inflate, and attach the seats and you're ready to kayak.
Specifications:
- Length: 15'
- Width: 32"
- Weight: 56 pounds (25 kg)
- Maximum Weight: 550 pounds (249 kg)
- Color: Red/Gray Key Features:
- New advanced inflation valves
- 2 Adjustable padded back supports
- D-ring tie downs
- Molded low-profile rubber handles
- Reinforced bow and stern seams
- Dry storage compartment
- Durable double-coated fabric
- Paddle holders
- Skeg tracking fin
- 6 Chambers
- Deck lacing for quick access to gear
What's in the Box?
AdvancedFrame convertible kayak, carrying duffel bag, two folding seats, repair kit, owner’s manual
Product Description
A hybrid of folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak. Itsbow slices through water like a knife and rivals the track-ability of hard-shell kayaks. The stern acts as a skeg,increasing the tracking performance. It uses extremelydurable materials and high-end components. Lots of storage.Sets up in minutes and very compact. Includes a carryingduffle bag, folding seat, repair kit and owner's manual.Length: 10'5", width: 34". Weight: 36 lbs.Max:300 lbs.
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84 of 84 people found the following review helpful
I bought a Convertible last year and used it twice, once on a lake and once on a river trip. It paddles fast and tracks straight and has plenty of leg and storage room with just me in it. The back seat was a little hard to recline in during lazy stretches of river but I got fairly comfortable. My chief complaints are the weight, around 60lbs, and the need to pull the floor out and the shell off to get it dried properly and then put it back together and deflate and fold it. But it's obviously a serious, heavy duty piece of equipment that should prove very durable and enjoyable if I don't throw out my back lugging it down to the water.
Edit--Two years and a dozen trips later and I'm still happy with this kayak. It's comfort and stability compared to canoes I float with make river trips doubly enjoyable as I fish out the gear floating downstream and ask how cold the water is while people right their canoes.
On a sandy shore I once removed the spreader bag and seats and put my sleeping bag inside for a cozy, though coffin-like, airbed.
Edit--Two years and a dozen trips later and I'm still happy with this kayak. It's comfort and stability compared to canoes I float with make river trips doubly enjoyable as I fish out the gear floating downstream and ask how cold the water is while people right their canoes.
On a sandy shore I once removed the spreader bag and seats and put my sleeping bag inside for a cozy, though coffin-like, airbed.
43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
We just purchased this kayak plus accessories and went on several paddles (river, large lakes, small lakes) in the Eastern Sierra. Here's a little review of each part we got (minus PFDs and paddles):
*The boat is great -- comfortable, sturdy, handled well, pretty easy to set up. It was a pain to clean at the end of our trip mostly because it's hard to dry it out well without fully disassembling it more than you otherwise ever have to. It would be more convenient to have a solid kayak for ease of getting going, but this one fits in the back of our subaru, in our garage, etc. It seems more versatile than other more raft-like inflatable kayaks which seem more appropriate to rivers (but I don't really know).
*The pump -- we got the Advanced Elements hand pump with gauge. The gauge was very useful for determining how much air to put in since it's not always intuitive. The dual-action hand pump is pretty fast and effective. We ended up replacing it because after a hot day in the car the air in the pump pushed the handle out, which was then pushed on by something else in our car, and it melted in an immovable position. Fortunately the brand-free knockoff at the local Rite-Aid was the exact same pump down to nearly matching packaging. So you could save some money by just starting with that.
*The optional zip-on deck: we used this sometimes, not with spray skirts but as a splash deck. Without it the person in back gets a lot of spray from the front person's paddle, and has no sun coverage on the legs. It makes almost no difference for the person in front.
*The stiffening bar: we used this on about half of our trips. It improves tracking, but we didn't have much trouble without it either. Probably most useful for travel on rivers with current or large lakes. The one pain is that it goes under the floor so you have to pull out the seats and floor to put it in and take it out each time you use it. Without it in you can just deflate the kayak, fold the whole thing in half or thirds and stuff it in the back of the car.
*Other: we did not use the bilge pump or kayak sponge we got because you float so high in an inflatable you don't really swamp with water (and you're at no risk of submerging even if you take on some water). But I suppose it's good to have these things. A tiny clip-on dry bag is a nice addition to this boat since the seat-back zipper compartments are pretty useless.
*The boat is great -- comfortable, sturdy, handled well, pretty easy to set up. It was a pain to clean at the end of our trip mostly because it's hard to dry it out well without fully disassembling it more than you otherwise ever have to. It would be more convenient to have a solid kayak for ease of getting going, but this one fits in the back of our subaru, in our garage, etc. It seems more versatile than other more raft-like inflatable kayaks which seem more appropriate to rivers (but I don't really know).
*The pump -- we got the Advanced Elements hand pump with gauge. The gauge was very useful for determining how much air to put in since it's not always intuitive. The dual-action hand pump is pretty fast and effective. We ended up replacing it because after a hot day in the car the air in the pump pushed the handle out, which was then pushed on by something else in our car, and it melted in an immovable position. Fortunately the brand-free knockoff at the local Rite-Aid was the exact same pump down to nearly matching packaging. So you could save some money by just starting with that.
*The optional zip-on deck: we used this sometimes, not with spray skirts but as a splash deck. Without it the person in back gets a lot of spray from the front person's paddle, and has no sun coverage on the legs. It makes almost no difference for the person in front.
*The stiffening bar: we used this on about half of our trips. It improves tracking, but we didn't have much trouble without it either. Probably most useful for travel on rivers with current or large lakes. The one pain is that it goes under the floor so you have to pull out the seats and floor to put it in and take it out each time you use it. Without it in you can just deflate the kayak, fold the whole thing in half or thirds and stuff it in the back of the car.
*Other: we did not use the bilge pump or kayak sponge we got because you float so high in an inflatable you don't really swamp with water (and you're at no risk of submerging even if you take on some water). But I suppose it's good to have these things. A tiny clip-on dry bag is a nice addition to this boat since the seat-back zipper compartments are pretty useless.
38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
This kayak is the best of both worlds- storable and usable. Yes, it is a bit heavy at 56lbs, but tracks well, is faster than you expect, and is a really good boat. Spent a week on Frenchman's bay in Maine in it and it handles wind, chop, and tides, and tracks very well. Not as knife cutting as a hardshell, but unless you're on a weeklong, open water, island hopping paddle, you won't notice. Extremely durable. Landed on beaches of mussel shells and rock weed and not a scratch.
Everyone came up to it skeptical and to a person walked away, if not impressed, then accepting that it is an actual kayak, not a pool toy. A few asked me if it was a Klepper until they got right up to it.
If you can't store a hardshell or want an extra kayak that you can throw in the trunk for friends, this is a great boat. For the extra fee you can also check it as luggage if you want to paddle in far off locales.
Time to inflate: 35 minutes the first time, 20 every time thereafter.
Time to deflate and pack (not including drying): 25 minutes.
What fits in the bag: Kayak, deck cover, seats, and paddles (4 section).
Must haves: The deck covers which tighten the line a bit and make it a really comfortable paddle.
****EDIT****
This spring I caught a really sharp rock on a Virginia river. When we took the kayak out of the water I noticed a gash in the first layer of the bow of the kayak. No damage deeper, just the protective outer cover. I contacted AE to inquire about a solution. They immediately sent me a patch kit for free! Unbelievable customer service and still an amazing boat. If you're on the fence, jump. This boat rocks.
P.S. We took this with friends and it took the same amount of time for us to inflate as it did to unload and set up their kayak with their family gear.
Everyone came up to it skeptical and to a person walked away, if not impressed, then accepting that it is an actual kayak, not a pool toy. A few asked me if it was a Klepper until they got right up to it.
If you can't store a hardshell or want an extra kayak that you can throw in the trunk for friends, this is a great boat. For the extra fee you can also check it as luggage if you want to paddle in far off locales.
Time to inflate: 35 minutes the first time, 20 every time thereafter.
Time to deflate and pack (not including drying): 25 minutes.
What fits in the bag: Kayak, deck cover, seats, and paddles (4 section).
Must haves: The deck covers which tighten the line a bit and make it a really comfortable paddle.
****EDIT****
This spring I caught a really sharp rock on a Virginia river. When we took the kayak out of the water I noticed a gash in the first layer of the bow of the kayak. No damage deeper, just the protective outer cover. I contacted AE to inquire about a solution. They immediately sent me a patch kit for free! Unbelievable customer service and still an amazing boat. If you're on the fence, jump. This boat rocks.
P.S. We took this with friends and it took the same amount of time for us to inflate as it did to unload and set up their kayak with their family gear.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome . . . but turned me into an ounce-counter.
First off, I just want to say I was extremely skeptical before pulling the trigger and ordering this. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Andy
Outstanding Kayak
I bought this kayak a year and a half ago and love it. Very well made and very well designed. Worth every penny. I don't understand negative comments about clean up and storing. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Daniel P. Reed
INFLATABLE KAYAK, SOLO OR TWO
GREAT PRODUCT!! AMAZING KAYAK, STYLE, QUALITY, COLOR, REASONABLE PRICE....IM HAVING A GOOOOOD TIME!!! A MUST HAVE TO ENJOY LIFE AND SPORTS!
Published 3 months ago by Natalia Otero
great
So far, I set it up and kayaked it only once.
It pumped up much faster than i expected. I placed in the advanced element backbone. Read more
It pumped up much faster than i expected. I placed in the advanced element backbone. Read more
Published 5 months ago by dmosh
Great kayak, but added different seats
We have a motorhome and had to buy a trailer for our Old Towne Otter tandem kayak or lug the kayak up on top of our tow vehicle. Read more
Published 6 months ago by N2fun
family kayak
It looks like a real kayak. It is rather fast and does not side tracks much. The complete set is skimpy: no paddles, no pump, no backbone, and no frame deck. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Ivan, Rockville MD
Great Kayak
This is a great kayak for the money. It is fast and sleek in the water and is easy to paddle. After reading reviews by others I decided to get the extra backbone which increased... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Stvnc
Excellent Portable Boat
I never bought a kayak before because they take up too much storage space and too much room to crate around, especially if you already have a camper or a boat. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Zeek
Great Little Boat
This is a very sound boat. It is easy to inflate and deflate and is a very sound boat. My 6 foot 2 husband is too tall to sit in the front seat, but he could sit in the back. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Tracy King
advanced elements inflatable kayak
wonderful Kayak. It tracks very well and my wife and i both found it to be more responsive than our old perception kayak. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Charles E. O'connor Jr.
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