Advanced Elements Drop Stitch Floor

In this image the drop stitch floor is on top and the pvc floor underneath.

Advanced elements drop stitch floor.

Following is a submitted write up from lee johnson in canada on his experiences pros and cons with the advanced elements backbones versus the hi pressure floors. As shown in our inflatable standup paddle boards drop stitch technology allows us to create high pressure forms that are extremely rigid. The drop stitch construction of this kayak adds unparalleled rigidity creating a platform so stable that you can stand up paddle it. Advanced elements new 7 psi high pressure dropstitch floor three sizes fit nine different models.

We get numerous questions on the use of a backbone with advanced elements kayaks and an increasing number on the new 7 psi dropstitch floor. Drop stitched floors for your advanced elements kayak. The airvolution s design also creates a v hull with chine which enhances the tracking and hull speed. Please note that the original advanced elements drop stitch floors had a slightly different construction and were inflated to 7 psi.

Once a drop stitch floor is placed within the kayak it creates a hull with chine which is what enhances the tracking and hull speed. The advanced elements drop stitch floor inflates to 6 psi and stays put once installed. Increase rigidity of your advanced frame convertible tandem kayak for enhanced speed and tracking performance. The drop stitch floor in this kayak creates a hull with chine which enhances the tracking and hull speed and adds unparalleled rigidity in an inflatable kayak.

Simply replace your original floor with the drop stitch floor inflate to 6psi and you are ready to go. The drop stitch floor is a performance enhancer and tough as nails. We re going to have a look at the three different backbone floor options we have for the advanced elements range of kayaks. As shown in our inflatable standup paddle boards drop stitch technology allows us to create high pressure forms that are extremely rigid.

Read what our ambassadors have to say. The rigidform dropstitch floor is a high pressure inflatable floor that adds even more rigidity as well a chine to your kayak for increased hull speed and tracking performance. The rigidform drop stitch floor how it works.