Top Single Kayaks Over $500

1. Advanced Elements Air Fusion
2. Advanced Elements Advanced Frame Expedition
3. NRS Bandit
4. Tributary Tomcat
5. Advanced Elements Lagoon 1
6. Ziok Alter Ego 1

Advanced Elements AirFusion Kayak The Advanced Elements AirFusion™ kayak performs comparably to a skin-on-frame kayak yet offers a simplified set up. A combination of aluminium alloy frame materials and high-pressure air tubes results in a rigid, high-performance inflatable kayak. Narrow beam creates a responsive ride that's similar to hard-shell kayaks; the AirFusion excels on quiet waters such as lakes, gentle rivers and bays. Triple-layer polyester material with double PVC coating offers superb puncture resistance; welded seams ensure long life. Folding seat offers superior comfort on long paddling trips; adjustable, inflatable thwart under bow increases or decreases leg room. Zippered access on bow and stern aids in setup and offers access to items stored below the deck. Molded, low-profile rubber handles ease transport to the water; inflatable cockpit coaming offers easy attachment of optional sprayskirt (sold separately). Easy-to-use Boston and Twistlok™ valves are compatible with most pumps and speed setup time. Bungee deck lacing allows easy access to gear, and beverage pockets behind the seat offer thirst-quenching storage. Includes duffel bag, repair kit and owner's manual.

Advanced Elements AdvancedFrame Expedition Inflatable Kayak With extra on-board storage for weekend trips, Advanced Elements® AdvancedFrame Expedition inflatable kayak gets you on the water anywhere! Longer length adds storage capacity for comfortable weekend touring as well as enhancing tracking performance and hull speed. Sets up quickly and is compact enough to take along for an adventure just about anywhere. Improved design eases setup and increases kayak's efficiency on the water; no assembly needed--just unfold, inflate and hit the water! Triple-layer polyester material with double PVC coating offers superb puncture resistance; welded seams ensure long life. Nine air chambers supply superb buoyancy and exclusive kayak shape while adding stability in rough water. New easy-to-use Spring valves and Twistlok™ valves are compatible with most pumps and speed setup time. Rigid bow with aluminum frame reinforcement slices gracefully through water, rivaling the tracking of a hard-shell day-touring kayak. Aluminum frame reinforced stern acts as a skeg, increasing the tracking performance; new tracking fin further enhances tracking. Offers generous on-board storage space without decreasing legroom, making extended trips much more enjoyable; foot braces for paddling efficiency. Removable seat with adjustable, inflating back support improves comfort on the water for all-day use; neoprene paddle guards at sides protect knuckles. Bungee deck lacing and D-ring tie-downs let you stow gear; air-lifted deck sheds spray while water-resistant zippers provide hull storage access. Molded, low-profile rubber handles for easy transport to and from the water; inflatable cockpit coaming for easy attachment of optional sprayskirt. Comes with a repair kit and a heavy-duty duffel bag for transporting your kayak to your favorite destination.

NRS Bandit Inflatable Kayaks The NRS Bandit Inflatable Kayaks' trim shape and self-bailing floor gives them excellent performance to help you get more play boating into your day. The lace-in highback seats provide extra support for a high brace and make a long day of paddling easy. At only 17-pounds, the one-person Bandit I kayak weighs little enough that a kid can easily get it to the water for some beach-side playing, and an adult can handle it with ease even in a big play hole. Want to take a friend onto the river? Check out the two-person Bandit II model.