Intex Challenger Kayak, Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air-Pump

I bought this for my wife and I to use when we are on holiday in her native Italy. We leave it over there ready for use when we visit. Being inflatable I make sure that it is stored properly when we leave, but when it is inflated and used it is very easy to manage in terms of size and weight. Looks great on the water and can deal with modest swells on the sea. Not good though when waves start to break over it as it is low lying and can fill up easily with larger waves crashing over it. Comes with two inflatable and adjustable seats, and two collapsible double- headed paddles. Also includes the directional fin and a small puncture repair kit, although the plastic is quite heavy gauge and shows no signs of wear after several beachings on a pebble beach! There is a cargo covering net on the front and a tethering cable at the rear for holding onto. The front net also allows storage of a few small waterproof bags if needed where you can clip them onto the net for security. It also comes with a decent hand pump for inflation, although it can't be used for deflation, which in my view is surprising and a pity.There are other kayaks which are heavier duty and more professional in terms of design and quality, but for a fairly cheap product, this is actually pretty good quality and is very stable on the water (in coastal waters that are fairly calm). It also looks nice and you get some admiring glances from other beach-goers when it's set up and in use. If you want to transport it for holiday use it's probably best to buy a dedicated luggage trolley-bag but means you will need to pay for an extra bag when travelling on most airlines. However, with the right size bag the kayak and all the bits that go with it can be transported as a pack in a neat way. The carry bag that comes with it is too flimsy for airline use.We've had a lot of fun with it since we bought it and hope to continue to do so.p.s. don't over-inflate it or leave it in the sun fully inflated, both of these can cause bursting of the valves seals or seams resulting in difficult to repair damage. If you do leave it out in the sun just let some of the air out to relieve the pressure.

What's not to like. I bought this to see if I like kayaking for this amount it comes with everything to get you straight on the water (except life jacket). Is the bag awkward heavy to carry? Yes, but this small negative outweighs the positives. It's not really stable but again it's and entry level Kayak. Tracks ok not the best even with skeg in but it's a low budget kayak not a massive issue. I've used it about 10 times so far each time at least 4hrs at a time mostly a lot longer and perfect for me and my 5 year old. I find the seats comfortable some may say different the paddles are not that great but again it's practically a pool toy. I mainly use it for cannals just master/practice/watch videos how to get in and out of a kayak first. I can carry it on my own for portaging yes it's heavy but not impossible, i start carrying it with my arms then use my head for extra support. I've just upgraded my kayak to a lighter quality better floor kayak just for my own preference so I can take my dog I wouldn't want to risk my dog in this kayak. Overall for a newbie you will be extremely happy and helps you find what you like and don't like about a kayak without the huge expense so next kayak you know what to look for. Quick setup be on the water in 10mins I would advise buying ropes tie either end especially if using it on a cannal so it don't get away.

Quick to inflate, sturdy, used it in open water (North Sea) easy to transport, although this two seater did take the two of us but would still be doable solo. I had a non swimmer (with 100n life jackets) and he felt super safe as did I. Very stable and able to pull back when the ocean current is pulling out.

Used twice...a total of around 4 hours use.Left inflated overnight hoping to get a third day on it... was careful not to leave fully inflated so even when the temperature changed, it would be safe on the seams.Only one of the seams came apart anyway... around 45cm of undoing at the seam.Obviously very poorly made.No refund, replacement or help offered as outwith the 30 day returns window.But who really expects a seam to fall apart like that even if I had used it every single day?Don't waste your money on this.

I took it down the river Wye for about 8 miles with a friend of mine. It survived the rapids, shallow water and my lack of ability on the water.Easy to set up and easy to pack away, approximately 5 minutes to set up and 10 minutes to pack up. And miraculously it managed to fit into the bag provided.Brilliant value for money and surprisingly comfortable.It felt safe to use and hard to capsize.10/10 would recommend for it's price bracket