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Advanced Elements AirFusion EVO

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Stability7
Speed8
Tracking9
Comfort8
Features8
Portability8

Advanced Elements AirFusion EVO changes the face of inflatables. High-pressure chambers combine with the aluminum bow and stern struts to give you true rigid responsiveness and the ability to cut effortlessly through the water.

Last updated on May 30, 2023 2:47 am

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$847.99
May 30, 2023 2:47 am
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Advanced Elements AirFusion EVO changes the face of inflatables. High-pressure chambers combine with the aluminum bow and stern struts to give you true rigid responsiveness and the ability to cut effortlessly through the water.
Stability
7
Speed
8
Tracking
9
Comfort
8
Features
8
Portability
8
PROS
  • Very fast and responsive kayak
  • Lightweight and easy to inflate
  • Tracks effortlessly
CONS
  • Narrow beam can make it feel unstable
  • Limited upper capacity

Size, weight, capacity

The AirFusion Evo is 13 ft. (396 cm) long and 24 in. (61 cm) wide. These are some real cruising dimensions. But don’t be fooled by the diminutive width, this is still a really stable boat.

What these smaller measurements do mean, though, is that the AirFusion Evo isn’t necessarily suitable for larger adults. An upper capacity of just 234 lbs. (106 kg) isn’t enormous, especially if you plan to take any kit with you.

The AirFusion Evo weighs in at just 32 lbs. (14.6 kg). Where a lot of framed inflatables have a similar weight to their rigid counterparts, this kayak has retained a lightweight, easily portable feel.

Features

The key features of the AirFusion EVO are the drop stitch seams on the chambers. The seams allow you to inflate the kayak to a higher pressure than normal inflatable kayaks, which improves rigidity. These combine with the aluminum struts to give the boat a really rigid and responsive feel, almost as though you’re paddling a plastic boat. 

The durable polyurethane outer gives the kayak good puncture resistance. It also withstands the hardships of being transported around and those of launching and landing, so you can paddle worry-free.

Plastic tips at the nose and tail not only improve this durability but slightly improve tracking through waves, too. Tracking is improved further by the addition of a skeg at the rear of the boat.

An inflatable cockpit rim prevents water from pouring off the top deck and into the seating area. The seating itself is supportive and comfortable, with a high back system to give you all day comfort.

Internal storage is accessed through the rear hatch, which opens into a waterproof bag for day equipment. Quick access storage is in the form of a top deck bungee, at the front of the boat.

Performance

Right from the off, this boat is a bit of a winner. Despite having the internal aluminium struts, it has retained the portability and lightweight design which draws people to inflatable kayaks. This means it’s really easy for a solo paddler to load this boat into the trunk of their car and get to the water. Once there, this boat can easily be inflated and ready to go in under ten minutes.

On the water, this boat really does rival more traditional, hard shelled boats. It accelerates quickly and carries speed effortlessly over the water, tracking through the wind thanks to the rigid finish. It’s responsive, too, with good maneuverability to perform some tight turns.

The narrow beam which gives it this speed and response does have some drawbacks though. This is a kayak more suited to more experienced paddlers who are looking for a day tourer. Beginners to the sport may struggle initially with the balance of this boat.

This boat is suited for a medium adult due to the limited upper capacity.

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Additional information

Specification: Advanced Elements AirFusion EVO

Specs
Length (in)

156

Width (in)

24

Weight (lb)

32

Load Capacity (lb)

235

Air chambers

5

Cockpit type

sit inside

Hull design

V-shape

Material

PU Tarpaulin

Propulsion

paddle

Technology

inflatable

Features
Seat

Inflatable folding seat

Rear storage hatch

1

Dry storage

1

Bungee cords

1

Gear mounts

D-rings

Other features

2 rubber handles, Aluminum frame with high pressure drop-stitch air chambers, inflatable coaming for spray skirt attachement

Rudder/skeg

Rudder ready

Spray skirt compatible

Yes

Specification
Crew

1

User Level

Advanced, Intermediate

Intended Use

Day touring, Multiday touring, Recreation, Sea kayaking

Water type

Big lakes, bays, Open sea/ocean, Slow rivers (Class I-II), Small lakes, Surf

Warranty

1 year warranty against faulty workmanship and defective materials

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