Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2
Best Uses: Rivers, Oceans, Lakes, Day trips, Camping, Families
Brand: Advanced Elements
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Number of Paddlers: 2 or can be converted for 1 paddler
Stats: Length 13’ Width 35”, Weight 47 lbs, Load Capacity 500 lbs
Accessories Included: Carrying duffel bag, folding seat, repair kit, owner’s manual
Kayak Material: Heavy-duty PVC Tarpaulin material for extreme puncture resistance
Pros: Stable, rugged, easy to lift, comfortable, compact, great maneuverability, easy entry and exit, dries fairly quickly
Cons: If kayaking solo, wind will push it some.
More About the Advanced Elements StraitEdge 2
Just like the solo Strait Edge, this tandem inflatable kayak is very, very stable. Many people have commented that they have layed back and taken naps or turned the seats around to face each other and had a floating picnic. This inflatable kayak makes you feel very secure and comfortable in the water.
The Strait Edge 2 is a self-bailing kayak that has incorporated an aluminum bow and stern frame to improve tracking in open water. This addition has made a huge improvement for this inflatable kayak although many traditional kayakers are quick to point out that the tracking still doesn’t measure up to a good hard shelled kayak. That being said however the Strait Edge 2 has been rated as very comfortable, fairly speedy(especially with 2 people paddling) and like I said before, extremely stable. It has the convenience of being used as a tandem or as a solo kayak and can live up to its purpose in any type of water conditions from white water to flat lakes to ocean swells.
Recommendations for the Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2
One thing to take note of is that it has a wide main air chamber and for that reason a paddle of 230cm is recommended for optimum paddling. The seats are good for shorter distances… you will likely be very comfortable. The nice thing though is that because of the way the seats are attached, you always have the option of adding high-back seats that offer even more comfort and support. I personally can’t stand an aching back while i’m kayaking and will always go for as much comfort as I can get.
Final Thoughts On the Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2
At 47 pounds this boat is very easy to carry with two people. Overall this is an excellent kayak for recreational paddling for one person, two people, families, or even dogs. I think it will surpass your expectations and leave you feeling satisfied with its performance.
Pro Advanced Elements StraitEdge 2
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- Extremely stable
- Rugged
- Easy to lift
- Comfortable
- Compact
- Great maneuverability
- Easy entry and exit
- Dries fairly quickly
- Self-bailing – good for whitewater
- Good tracking – good for open water
Against Advanced Elements Strait Edge 2
- If kayaking solo, the wind will push it some
The Advanced Elements StraitEdge 2 inflatable kayak is available at:
- Mountain Plus – AE StraitEdge 2 Inflatable Kayak
- Amazon – AE StraitEdge 2 Inflatable Kayak
We Also Recommend…
- Sea Eagle FastTrack
- Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Convertible
- Sea Eagle 380X
- Sea Eagle PaddleSki
- Aire Outfitter II
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