
Search found 24 matches
- Fri May 30, 2008 8:01 pm
- Forum: Spray Skirts, Dry Bags, Foot Braces, Seats etc.
- Topic: Lost Seat
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10801
Lost Seat

- Thu May 01, 2008 5:31 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: Advanced Elements Kayak Photos
- Replies: 7
- Views: 13818
Kayak Photos(?)
I know I am going to be critisized for being critical but I thought I would be looking at "kayaking" photos. Lots of great pictures of biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, and shots of the Norwegian countryside. If this site is devoted to kayaking and Advanced Element Kayaks in particular, I am won...
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:25 am
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: Manufactures Origin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 6565
Made in China
I bought an AE - Advanced Frame - a couple of years ago. It is packed away right at the moment so I can't check on where it was made. I did look at the REI website and; according to the description and specs of this item, it is "IMPORTED". I am assuming that it is imported from, guess where, China. ...
- Tue Mar 04, 2008 9:54 pm
- Forum: Inflation & Valves
- Topic: inflation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10543
AF Element Model AE1012
If you are considering purchasing 1 or 2 inflatables that you can take with you in your 5th wheel, I would highly recommend the above model. We also have a 5th wheel and store our 2 kayaks (folded in thirds) in an upright position in our tub while travelling. You can put them anywhere in your unit t...
- Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:09 pm
- Forum: Stories & Blogs
- Topic: Sharks, Whales and Crocs!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 12371
Creatures of the Deep
I dont think many of us have done much, if any, kayaking in waters that are home to sharks, crocs or humpback whales. I have been up close to the Orca or killer whale in a 27 ft power boat - quite by accident - and I would certainly not get anywhere near them in an inflatable kayak. They are a formi...
- Fri Feb 08, 2008 2:33 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: Leashes, anyone? For our Safety
- Replies: 10
- Views: 21433
Paddle and Kayak Leashes
There should be some kind of leash from your paddle to the kayak. You can purchase a commercial coiled one or you can simply use a length of nylon line from the center of the paddle to the kayak. I have a leash fashioned from nylon line and it works just fine. In response to the comment about the ka...
- Mon Oct 01, 2007 11:38 am
- Forum: Spray Skirts, Dry Bags, Foot Braces, Seats etc.
- Topic: AE Dry Bags
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16228
AE Dry Bags
Can't comment on how "watertight" the AE dry bags are , but you did mention about storing a dry bag on/in an Advanced Frame kayak. I have often stuffed a drybag or two behind me in the stern section of the AF kayak. There is enough space back there to store small items. There is also room on the rea...
- Sun Sep 30, 2007 9:08 pm
- Forum: Spray Skirts, Dry Bags, Foot Braces, Seats etc.
- Topic: AE Dry Bags
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16228
Dry Bag - Oxymoron
When I asked this question about "dry bags" to an experienced kayaker, he advised me to double bag everything that you don't want to get wet. If you have valuables encased in a single "dry bag" of any brand sitting atop a kayak, you always run the risk of them getting wet. If you are not overly conc...
- Wed Sep 26, 2007 11:04 pm
- Forum: Compare Models
- Topic: AF Convertible vs. Dragonfly2?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8268
Af Convertible or DF2?
It seems that from other comments that have been posted here, the AF Convertible is better suited for 2 paddlers than for 1. It seems that when paddled solo, it is less easy to handle. If all four of you are going kayaking at the same time, why not get 2 DragonFly 2's - 1 for mom and dad and the oth...
- Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:31 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: PFD's for the Kayaker
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15964
PFD Purchased
After trying on various models, my wife found the Betsea from Stohlquist to be the most comfortable. Made especially for women, it fitted her very well; and, according to the salesperson at the kayak store, it is extremely popular with female kayakers. Thanks to all for their suggestions. Richard
- Mon Sep 03, 2007 2:50 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: PFD's for the Kayaker
- Replies: 6
- Views: 15964
PFD's for the Kayaker
I'm looking to replace an older and worn PFD with a new PFD specifically designed for the kayaker and for a female, in particular. I have noticed that some manufacturer's have models especially suited for women but I would be looking at a PFD that could be worn by either male or female . Not looking...
- Sat Sep 01, 2007 11:13 pm
- Forum: Repairs, Cleaning & Maintainance
- Topic: Tips to clean the kayak
- Replies: 17
- Views: 40654
Drying out a damp kayak
After the kayak has been washed and cleaned, if the weather outside is foggy and damp, bring it indoors as has been suggested and/or place it in an area where you can use a fan to hasten the drying. You don't need a heater - having moving air circulate in and around the kayak should speed up the dry...
- Tue Aug 14, 2007 4:04 pm
- Forum: Compare Models
- Topic: Any difference with AE1002, AE1004, 1012, etc. (AFrame 10.5)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 23772
AE1012
KayakJack:
GO FOR THE AE 1012 - YOU WONT BE SORRY!
Richard
GO FOR THE AE 1012 - YOU WONT BE SORRY!

Richard
- Mon Aug 13, 2007 7:50 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: The use of spam words in replies and posts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7850
Problem Solved re Spam word
The word in question has been removed from the spam word list and is now "acceptable". Somehow, it had been used in a way that it ended up on this list. Thanks -- but I'll watch my language from now on!
- Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:43 pm
- Forum: Misc.
- Topic: The use of spam words in replies and posts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7850
The use of spam words in replies and posts
I received a warning from the management at AF that I had used a word deemed to be spam and was advised "not to do this again". In a reply to a recent post under "Inflatable Kayaks" I praised the AF and was going to say that it was "excellent value for the m-o-n-e-y". For some reason, this word has ...