Advanced Elements Attack Pro

Size, Weight, Capacity

At 9 ft. 9 in. (2.97 m) long and 35 in. (89 cm) wide, the Attack Pro ticks the boxes as being both fast and really stable. The tube diameter is 9.5 in. (24 cm), so you still have plenty of internal space as well as protection from all that the river can throw at you.

Weighing just 25.5 lbs. (11.5 kg), the Attack Pro is easy to get to and from the water. This lightweight design also means you can portage easily around any rapids you don’t like the look of.

The upper weight capacity of the Attack Pro is 225 lbs. (102 kg). This may not be expansive, but this is a kayak designed for quick, responsive paddling, rather than long expeditions. 

Features

In an environment where durability is key to your safety, it’s good to know that Advanced Elements have your back. The Attack Pro is built from heavy-duty PVC Tarpaulin to endure bouncing off rocks and riverbeds. Three chambers keep you extra safe in case of a puncture.

Durable often means heavy, but the Attack Pro is lightweight and easy to carry to and from the water. The rubber carrying handles at the bow and stern let you easily move this kayak around, even if you’re alone. The kayak also packs down nicely into its bag for transportation.

The full drop stitch design gives this kayak rigid boat stiffness. This not only makes the Attack Pro really stable but responsive, too. An enormous 12-inch rocker and defined hull chines enhance this control even further.

For the paddler to really get a feel for this kayak, thigh straps can be hooked in, so you get to control the Attack Pro with more than just your paddle. The high-back, fully adjustable seat and the lightweight footpegs keep you comfortable on long days on the river.

Self-bailing ports in the floor keep your ride dry. A small storage area, secured with D-rings, lets you take essential equipment with you on the water.

Performance

White water kayaking all depends on how responsive your kayak is and how much control you have. The Attack Pro’s drop stitch design, high rocker profile, and strong build all combine to let you explore high-grade white water. The addition of thigh straps really gives this boat a whitewater feel and makes all the difference between a recreational and performance inflatable. This is a kayak that suits paddlers ranging all the way from river rookies to old hands on the rapids.

This is not a kayak that tries to tick too many boxes, but a specialist whitewater choice. For those looking for an open water boat, the lightweight design, rocker, and lack of skeg make this a poor choice, but for those who want exactly what this boat promises, this is a difficult kayak to overlook.