I wish I had watched your video before buying my kayak. It's straight to the point, no bs and filled with the kind of information I wanted to know. I did buy the advanced elements convertible and never having kayaked before I was very concerned I should have bought something else. You have put my mind at easy and I'll just go out and enjoy it when it comes in. If I may make a suggestion.... I spend 6 hrs running from store to store until I was able to find a pump for it because the regular pumps out there don't work. a quick mention about what kind of pump work would be amazing for people like me who know nothing about this new world. Thanks again.
This was literally the best review bar none. I love it. Thanks so much! I love the cross-section diagrams you included too. I didn't see any of those on the website for Advance Frame. The only let down of the video was the actual video part we got at the end was of the old model... like that was a big let down.
You mean the set-up? Yes, sorry, that's the old one. It's so similar (only the DS floor has a slightly different valve adapter) that AE didn't make a special set-up video for the Elite. But I will put it on my list of things to shoot. Cheers, Emily.
1.) Are inflatable less safe than hard top kayaks? 2.) Is the ‘tandem-to-single’ inflatable kayak harder to maneuver on the water than the ‘traditional single’? I love that it’s a space saver, works great for those who live in small apts! I plan to buy the convertible 2 seater. 75% of the time I will kayak solo to different islands, but am concerned I won’t be getting a streamlined paddling experience and will be lugging around excess weight, making coasting the sea more difficult. 25% of the time will include a paddling partner, hence me leaving this as an option. Would love your thoughts!
Hi Stephen, yes, the Convertible is a bit harder to manoeuvre than a regular single, partly because it is longer and partly because it is heavier. If you want my opinion (and it's just my opinion so take it or leave it), if you are going single most of the time, get a solo kayak. It will be so much easier to get to and from the water, as well as easier to paddle. If it means you can't take someone with you, then so be it, it's a price worth paying. Regarding your question about safety, I don't have any stats on that. Of course there is risk with kayaking as there is with all boating, but the vast majority of accidents and deaths occur when alcohol is involved and when boaters are not wearing a life jacket. So if you stay sober and wear a life jacket, your odds are VASTLY improved, whether you are going inflatable or not! Cheers, Emily.
Hi Emily! Thanks for the video! What are the names of those things (covers that you can zip in) to cover the seats from water (in case you're going out in the ocean) and cold/wind? Thanks! And the black thing too /accessory to place over the covers. I can't find them anywhere!
Can you store a dog or two below deck with the convertible deck? Is the fabric breathable enough that they would not suffocate or get too hot? I plan to take a few dogs with me and use the single cockpit deck at times when it's cold or rainy.
Hi, yes this kayak can be converted into a solo kayak which will give you plenty of room for your fishing gear :) ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shop-now/advancedframe-convertible-elite-inflatable-kayak/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWgPtbxaiWe1Pqy8qLz3-HpAwdQHLg6rwJrVm8hIXrxJ0luU8HmhW9EaAt7LEALw_wcB
Hi Emily, on the Convertible Elite, for shorter paddlers (5'4" and 5'5") it possible to raise the seats up a bit to get better leverage? A pad under the seat perhaps. Neither one of us like the feeling of sitting too low in kayaks. We're in New Hampshire, USA by the way.
Hi Kevin, lucky for you, they have already done this with the AFC Elite! The bum pad on the seat has about 5-6cm of high density foam to give you nice lift. I am 5'4" and use a 230cm paddle and I am sitting perfectly in the AFC Elite. Cheers, Emily.
Hey what would be the best kayak for a single person, but I'll be going on long touring around Vancouver island so I need space for gear too . Any advice would be helpful thanks :)
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite would be perfect for that - it's suitable for open ocean and you can load it up with gear. As a bonus, it's really comfortable for multi-day paddling trips! Here is the link: www.ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/product/advancedframe-expedition-elite-inflatable-kayak/ Cheers, Emily.
Hi Lyn, anywhere from 10 minutes to a few hours - depends on how much water you get in and how hot and dry the air is. My tip is to take an old towel and rub down inside the kayak as soon as you get out, then it is just a case of the tubes wicking away any remaining moisture.
Great review. I'm in the process of getting a new kayak and I had my eye on the Advancedframe C. Elite for quite some time. I'll be using it for coastal touring trips and island hopping. What about UV protection? I've seen some users on other kayaks paint on UV protection coats to help the kayak withstand the sun better. Is it a recommended thing even on the Elite version? Thanks
The red deck of the AFC Elite is fabric, so spraying a UV protector will prevent fading. But having said that, I've really only ever seen fading on kayaks that are left out in the sun for long periods. All my kayaks still look really good. Cheers, Emily.
After watching an informative video, they said to pump the main tube first but only about half way. Then adjust the floor and pump the floor up, and finally finish the main chamber. That's the way I do it and works great.
Hi Emily and thanks for the great and informative video! AE Advanced Frame Elites are amazing kayaks. I have one and am very happy with it. One little known difficulty though is a proper alignment of a drop-stitched floor which affects tracking. Do you have any experience with it? Any suggestions of doing it the best way? What do you think - putting velcro at the bow and stern, in the middle, on the inside of shell and corresponding velcro on the bottom of drop-stitched floor (to put it reliably in the middle) may work? Thanks in advance for your reply!
Honestly, Sam, I've never had a problem with this. I just unfold the kayak and blow it up... innertube first, then the floor, so that the floor gets aligned by the innertube, if that makes sense. Is this a regular problem you have? Cheers, Emily.
Hi Sylvie - it is suitable for a beginner in the sense that it is stable and easy to paddle straight, but it is is fairly heavy at 24.5kg, so if you are going to be paddling mainly solo, you need to be comfortable with carrying that weight by yourself. We often sell it with a cart (with wheels) for solo paddling, to help get it down to the water. Cheers, Emily.
It's not something that the kayaks are tested for, I'm sorry. But to be honest, I don't thing ANY kayak is truly shark-proof, because they could knock you out of a hard shell, right? It's not something that seems to ba common problem, thank goodness. Cheers, Emily.
Get yours now at www.ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/product/kayaks/all-kayaks/advancedframe-convertible-elite-inflatable-kayak/
I wish I had watched your video before buying my kayak. It's straight to the point, no bs and filled with the kind of information I wanted to know. I did buy the advanced elements convertible and never having kayaked before I was very concerned I should have bought something else. You have put my mind at easy and I'll just go out and enjoy it when it comes in.
If I may make a suggestion.... I spend 6 hrs running from store to store until I was able to find a pump for it because the regular pumps out there don't work. a quick mention about what kind of pump work would be amazing for people like me who know nothing about this new world.
Thanks again.
Great, thanks for the feedback! Cheers, Emily.
This was literally the best review bar none. I love it. Thanks so much! I love the cross-section diagrams you included too. I didn't see any of those on the website for Advance Frame. The only let down of the video was the actual video part we got at the end was of the old model... like that was a big let down.
You mean the set-up? Yes, sorry, that's the old one. It's so similar (only the DS floor has a slightly different valve adapter) that AE didn't make a special set-up video for the Elite. But I will put it on my list of things to shoot. Cheers, Emily.
Thanks for the overview, especially the differences on the convertible version.
Thanks Emily.... your video helped us to make a choice between these two models
Excellent!
thanks for review guys!
Thankyou for this really excellent and informative to the point review. Top Notch
Thank you for your lovely comment! Happy Paddling!
1.) Are inflatable less safe than hard top kayaks? 2.) Is the ‘tandem-to-single’ inflatable kayak harder to maneuver on the water than the ‘traditional single’? I love that it’s a space saver, works great for those who live in small apts! I plan to buy the convertible 2 seater. 75% of the time I will kayak solo to different islands, but am concerned I won’t be getting a streamlined paddling experience and will be lugging around excess weight, making coasting the sea more difficult. 25% of the time will include a paddling partner, hence me leaving this as an option. Would love your thoughts!
Hi Stephen, yes, the Convertible is a bit harder to manoeuvre than a regular single, partly because it is longer and partly because it is heavier. If you want my opinion (and it's just my opinion so take it or leave it), if you are going single most of the time, get a solo kayak. It will be so much easier to get to and from the water, as well as easier to paddle. If it means you can't take someone with you, then so be it, it's a price worth paying. Regarding your question about safety, I don't have any stats on that. Of course there is risk with kayaking as there is with all boating, but the vast majority of accidents and deaths occur when alcohol is involved and when boaters are not wearing a life jacket. So if you stay sober and wear a life jacket, your odds are VASTLY improved, whether you are going inflatable or not! Cheers, Emily.
I love it, i want on. I have an inflatable ITIWIT 2.5 person kayak which i do love also. But this looks a much better product.
Ha ha! Yes, it is a GREAT kayak!
Hi Emily! Thanks for the video! What are the names of those things (covers that you can zip in) to cover the seats from water (in case you're going out in the ocean) and cold/wind? Thanks! And the black thing too /accessory to place over the covers. I can't find them anywhere!
Hi Eli, thank you for your comment. These are the deck conversions and spray skirts 😃 I will link them here: ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/decks-skirts/
Can you store a dog or two below deck with the convertible deck? Is the fabric breathable enough that they would not suffocate or get too hot? I plan to take a few dogs with me and use the single cockpit deck at times when it's cold or rainy.
I'm sold :]
Can I use this kayak alone and use a passenger space for fishing gear? Will I be able to access it while on the water? Thanks
Hi, yes this kayak can be converted into a solo kayak which will give you plenty of room for your fishing gear :) ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/shop-now/advancedframe-convertible-elite-inflatable-kayak/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwqoibBhDUARIsAH2OpWgPtbxaiWe1Pqy8qLz3-HpAwdQHLg6rwJrVm8hIXrxJ0luU8HmhW9EaAt7LEALw_wcB
Hi Emily, on the Convertible Elite, for shorter paddlers (5'4" and 5'5") it possible to raise the seats up a bit to get better leverage? A pad under the seat perhaps. Neither one of us like the feeling of sitting too low in kayaks. We're in New Hampshire, USA by the way.
Hi Kevin, lucky for you, they have already done this with the AFC Elite! The bum pad on the seat has about 5-6cm of high density foam to give you nice lift. I am 5'4" and use a 230cm paddle and I am sitting perfectly in the AFC Elite. Cheers, Emily.
Can you go solo in the tandem? Seat adjusts?
Yes, there is a central seating position for going solo in the AdvancedFrame Convertible Elite kayak.
Interesting Kayak. I think you have here one Problem. The seat is very deep. When water come inside the boat you sitting in the water.
How is water coming into the kayak?
Hey what would be the best kayak for a single person, but I'll be going on long touring around Vancouver island so I need space for gear too .
Any advice would be helpful thanks :)
The AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite would be perfect for that - it's suitable for open ocean and you can load it up with gear. As a bonus, it's really comfortable for multi-day paddling trips! Here is the link: www.ozinflatablekayaks.com.au/product/advancedframe-expedition-elite-inflatable-kayak/ Cheers, Emily.
How long does the kayak take to dry?
Hi Lyn, anywhere from 10 minutes to a few hours - depends on how much water you get in and how hot and dry the air is. My tip is to take an old towel and rub down inside the kayak as soon as you get out, then it is just a case of the tubes wicking away any remaining moisture.
Great review. I'm in the process of getting a new kayak and I had my eye on the Advancedframe C. Elite for quite some time. I'll be using it for coastal touring trips and island hopping. What about UV protection? I've seen some users on other kayaks paint on UV protection coats to help the kayak withstand the sun better. Is it a recommended thing even on the Elite version? Thanks
The red deck of the AFC Elite is fabric, so spraying a UV protector will prevent fading. But having said that, I've really only ever seen fading on kayaks that are left out in the sun for long periods. All my kayaks still look really good. Cheers, Emily.
Hi Emily. Any tips on inlfating the dropstich floor in the AE1007 so it aligns perfectly?
After watching an informative video, they said to pump the main tube first but only about half way. Then adjust the floor and pump the floor up, and finally finish the main chamber. That's the way I do it and works great.
@@shawnkdodds Thanks very much! To be honest, I just shove it in and inflate it and it's always good!
Well thanks but with the length of the convertible 1007 I find that it's not as easy as that. No matter I will find a way. Thanks guys!
Hi Emily and thanks for the great and informative video!
AE Advanced Frame Elites are amazing kayaks. I have one and am very happy with it. One little known difficulty though is a proper alignment of a drop-stitched floor which affects tracking.
Do you have any experience with it? Any suggestions of doing it the best way? What do you think - putting velcro at the bow and stern, in the middle, on the inside of shell and corresponding velcro on the bottom of drop-stitched floor (to put it reliably in the middle) may work?
Thanks in advance for your reply!
Honestly, Sam, I've never had a problem with this. I just unfold the kayak and blow it up... innertube first, then the floor, so that the floor gets aligned by the innertube, if that makes sense. Is this a regular problem you have? Cheers, Emily.
Have you had any issues with it leaking?
I had an Intex and that was enough to get me to spend more money because the Intex leaked.
@@annamelendez408 No, the Advanced Elements range is excellent quality, leaks are not an issue. Cheers, Emily.
@@annamelendez408 Ha ha, no kidding - quality matters when it comes to inflatable kayaks!
Thanks for the info ! Would you still recommended it to a beginner that is planning to paddle mainly solo but wants the options to have a friend ?
I would paddle4 solo only on lakes but want to make sure It won't be too difficult to control on my own.
Hi Sylvie - it is suitable for a beginner in the sense that it is stable and easy to paddle straight, but it is is fairly heavy at 24.5kg, so if you are going to be paddling mainly solo, you need to be comfortable with carrying that weight by yourself. We often sell it with a cart (with wheels) for solo paddling, to help get it down to the water. Cheers, Emily.
Emily Peyton thanks for the info ! That’s what I’ve realized, it would have been difficult to carry. I went for another one finally.
@@sylviecote3718 All the best with your paddling!😀
What's the durability of the skin? Is this pvc or hypalon? Thanks
The hull is PVC tarpaulin, which is a layer of rip-stop fabric sandwiched by PVC either side - so it is very thick and doesnt' stretch. Tough as!
olá. tenho um convertible no qual fiz uma vela e um leme. gostaria de mostrar como ficou. tenho fotos e filme em mar aberto. obg. cumps.
Are these shark proof if there is such a thing?
It's not something that the kayaks are tested for, I'm sorry. But to be honest, I don't thing ANY kayak is truly shark-proof, because they could knock you out of a hard shell, right? It's not something that seems to ba common problem, thank goodness. Cheers, Emily.
Thanks for the overview, especially the differences on the Elite version.