2023 Air Kayaks Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Ultralite Base

2023 Air Kayaks Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Ultralite

New performance recreational lightweight kayak model weighing only 17.5 lbs! At 10 feet 5 inches in length, the new AE3022 Advanced Elements AdvancdFrame Ultralite has the same footprint and lar...

At 10 feet 5 inches in length, the new AE3022 Advanced Elements AdvancdFrame Ultralite has the same footprint and larger cockpit-opening as the longstanding AE1017 Sport - but at a significant weight savings.

The Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Ultralite's hull is constructed from a lighter-weight ripstop material upper with a polyurethane tarpaulin underside. Left and right bladders are also made of a lightweight – yet rugged – polyurethane rather than PVC. Both bladder covers on the AdvancedFrame Ultralite feature open ends without a zipper, allowing the bladders to be pulled out for cleaning or replacement.

Instead of the traditional low-pressure PVC floor, the AF Ultralite sports a foam floor similar to that found in the Lagoon series. To compensate, the high-backed seat features a 1.5 inch EVA closed cell foam seat base.

The switch to open bladder cover, foam floor, polyurethane bladders and polyurethane tarpaulin hull provide most of the weight savings, making the AdvancedFrame Ultralite roughly 10 lbs lighter than the Sport, and nearly half the weight of the AdvancedFrame.

• Two sets of bungee deck-lacing with d-rings for attaching gear.

• Paddle holder loops

• Rigid, high-backed seat for better support.

• Open cockpit design for ease of entry

• Storage areas above and below deck

• Inflatable foot brace

• Rubber molded handles

• Integrated tracking fin

• What's included: Duffel backpack, folding seat, repair kit and owner's manual.

• Please note: While the AdvancedFrame Ultralite can utilize many of the optional Advanced Elements accessories, it can not be used with the spray skirts, dropstitch floor or backbone.