![]() ![]() This includes the largest number of kayaks. Many of the enclosed decks can be zipped open for easy entry or to cool off, but the benefits of the enclosed design include the ability to kayak in windier and colder climates/situations (shown above, the Aquaglide Navarroseries).Ī closed-design tandem can also be paddled solo, but it is not as balanced as the paddler must sit in the rear fixed cockpit, rather than the optimal position “just rear of center.” Typically, adding weight to the front will help balance out the kayak (as shown with Eddie sitting in the front cockpit of an Innova Swing 2 kayak). The function is to keep out even more wind and water. What is a spray skirt? This is an accessory that attaches to the kayak around the coaming, and then again to your body (shown above on an Innova Swing). Many of them have coamings (the gray tube in the photo above, encircling the cockpit) that allow you to attach a spray skirt. The snugger cockpit design keeps excess water and wind from entering the kayak, and also less direct sun. The enclosed hull design is similar to many hard shell kayaks this is shown above in the Advanced Elements AE1044 AdvancedFrame DS-XL kayak. For further information on inflatable kayak choices, benefits and definitions, please also see our popular guide to Choosing an Inflatable Kayak – What You Should Consider. ![]() To help you get going, we describe the attributes of each style first. We have updated it to reflect the kayak choices and changes for 2020. ![]() Within each of those four sections, we have sorted by manufacturer, model name and stock number, price range, number of paddlers, kayak lengths, widths, weights, payloads, # of chambers, inflation pressures, design style and kayak type.ĪirKayaks originally posted this article in 2019. The kayaks have been divided into four sections sorted by price – Under $500 $500 to $749 $750 to $999 and $1000 and up. To help you narrow down the field, AirKayaks has put together a table comparing our 2020 inflatable kayak options – the table is located at the bottom of this article. Please note: This Blog Post has been updated for 2021– see updated article. Regardless of the motivation, there are a myriad of choices which can be daunting. Maybe you have limited space, want to pack into the back country, need lighter weight options or travel in an RV. Hull Design: Built-in aluminum rib-frame technology in the bow and stern, and Drop-stitch technology in the floor, improves tracking, rigidity, and hull speed.As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere, thoughts turn to outdoor activities and “fun-in-the-sun.” If you’ve arrived at this blog article, you’re already intrigued with the idea of paddling across a lake, down a lazy river or along a coastline, and are looking into inflatable kayaks.Comfortable: Raised deck and adjustable lumbar seat provides comfort for hours of paddling.Easy To Set Up: Twistlok™ valves and high flow Spring™ valves allow for quick setup time.Multiple Chambers: 9 Chambers provide additional buoyancy and unique kayak shape.Good Stability: Low center of gravity design provides good stability and easy paddling.AdvancedFrame® Expedition Elite Inflatable Kayak Details: The drop-stitch floor in this kayak creates a hull with chine, which enhances the tracking and hull speed, and adds unparalleled rigidity in an inflatable kayak. The drop-stitch technology allows provides extremely rigidity mixed with a high pressure form. The construction of the AdvancedFrame® Expedition Elite Inflatable Kayak features drop-stitch technology. At 13’ long, with plenty of storage space, the Expedition Elite is the perfect kayak for any adventure! Working together to deliver optimal paddling performance, the aluminum ribs form a shape that cuts through the water while the Drop-stitch floor provides unparalleled rigidity in an inflatable and creates hull chine. A hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak, the Expedition incorporates our proven aluminum rib-frame technology in the bow and stern, and Drop-stitch technology in the floor, to provide paddling performance that rivals that of a hard-shell kayak. The AdvancedFrame® Expedition Elite is the natural evolution of inflatable kayaks. Most Advanced Elements kayaks are on backorder at this time. ![]()
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