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KAYAKING BUYER ’ S G UID E

OCEAN PLAY
SEA KAYAKING UK
Romany Sport RM
A responsive plastic kayak with good speed. It surfs exceptionally well and excels
in rock garden play. Built for the medium- to large-sized paddler, its single-layer, super linear construction offers better strength-
to-weight ratio and provides excellent rigidity. The Sport has boxy rails and a flattish hull, offering good stability and following sea
performance. The fiberglass cockpit rim allows for a better seal from a variety of spraydeck designs.
LENGTH: 15'10" • WIDTH: 21" • WEIGHT: 59 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC
SEAKAYAKUSA.COM | $2,285 USD
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Romany Surf
Made for the medium to large paddler, as the Romany Surf’s name implies,
this kayak surfs exceptionally well. However, the combination of boxy rails and a wider, flatter hull make
this a very stable and forgiving kayak for all conditions. The centrally located cockpit position and rocker
configuration help achieve an unusual combination of maneuverability and directional stability in wind.
LENGTH: 16'1" • WIDTH: 21.5" • WEIGHT: 56 LBS • CAPACITY: 692 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: FIBERGLASS
SEAKAYAKUSA.COM | $4,385 USD
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FOLDING & INFLATABLE
ADVANCED ELEMENTS
AdvancedFrame
The AdvancedFrame is a hybrid of a folding frame kayak and an inflatable kayak. Utilizing built-in aluminum
ribs in the bow and stern, it slices through water like a knife and rivals the trackability of hard-shell kayaks. The stern
acts as a skeg, increasing the tracking performance. It uses extremely durable materials and features many high-end components.
LENGTH: 10'5" • WIDTH: 32" • WEIGHT: 36 LBS • CAPACITY: 300 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: PVC
ADVANCEDELEMENTS.COM | $540 USD • $709 CAD
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AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite
A truly hybrid inflatable kayak, the AdvancedFrame Expedition Elite incorporates proven
aluminum rib frame technology in the bow and stern, along with a drop stitch floor, to provide optimal paddling
performance and rigidity. At 13 feet long, with plenty of storage space, the Expedition Elite is a perfect kayak for any adventure.
LENGTH: 13'1" • WIDTH: 32" • WEIGHT: 42 LBS • CAPACITY: 450 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: PVC
ADVANCEDELEMENTS.COM | $850 USD • $1,030 CAD
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AirFusion EVO
A 2018 Outdoor Industry award-winning design, the AirFusion EVO is unlike any other
inflatable kayak on the water. The first of its kind, the AirFusion EVO’s unique design is a fusion
of aluminum frame poles, high-pressure drop stitch air chambers, and a fully enclosed outer polyurethane skin,
which results in a streamlined high-performance kayak that tracks like a rigid hard-shell kayak.
LENGTH: 13'1" • WIDTH: 24" • WEIGHT: 32 LBS • CAPACITY: 235 LBS • PRIMARY MATERIAL: POLYURETHANE SKIN
ADVANCEDELEMENTS.COM | $1,200 USD • $1,471 CAD
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