INTEX Challenger Inflatable Kayak Sequence: Consists of Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and Excessive-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seat with Backrest – Detachable Skeg – Cargo Storage Internet

Great handling Kayak
Easy intuitive assembly and inflating. Skeg really helps, both in keeping the kayak straight, and in turning. Most practical to leave inflated, I little difficult to fully rinse out. Stable to load from shore or dock, comfortable seat front and back, with leg space along inflated side gunnels along the front seat from back and up into the front inflated section. Glides better than expected for inflatable. Good value with quality materials. Have 2 that get inverted and tied over the roof racks with a tether over thd windshield and down and a “y” strap to the back over the tailgate if an SUV. Much easier than inflating and deflating for travel, this is at speeds of 45 mph or less. Surprisingly very aerodynamic and doesn’t catch wind.

Everything to get you on the water minus life vests
My 6 foot 7 husband took 2 kids out on the lake. He was a little cramped, but was pleasantly surprised. He stated this was built much better than he was expected.Expect this to handle somewhere between a kayak and an inflatable raft. If you go out with other kayaks, you may be frustrated by your speed. It feels safe enough, but would stick with lakes or gentle rivers flowing in the direction you want to go. For occasional use, with no need for speed, or just to see if you like kayaking, this will do the trick.For us, it works. We have a large family and would not be able to bring 3 hard kayaks with us. We can stuff 3 under the RV in a large compartment or the back of the minivan. If you are careful and pay a reasonable price, it is a great value for a kayak with paddles that has almost everything you’ll need to get on the water (minus life vests). I don’t feel this product deserves some of the hate paddlers who haven’t tried it have dished out. For what it is, it does the job at an excellent price point. It isn’t so flimsy that I feel it will easily puncture.The kayak inflated easily and quickly in under 10 minutes. Don’t overinflate, but otherwise somewhat simple- inflation points are numbered to let you know order. If you are tall, may want to skip inflating bottom part of seat, but otherwise seems to work well. It includes a kayak, two seats, a skeg, two collapsable paddles, a small triangular inflatable thingy to stuff inside the front of the boat, a pump, cheapo patch (of questionable efficacy), instructions with a measuring tape to keep you from overinflating, and a duffle bag style bag roomy enough to get everything back into.Once inflated, it was fairly easy for an adult and child to get onto the water (although no obvious handles like the k2 excursion). It did the job, and was good enough for an hour and a half paddle on a kayak trail. I doubt this would handle substantial waves, but it isn’t (as my husband feared) a hyped up pool toy. It isn’t professional grade, but for an entry level product to get you onto the water it is great. It is easy to transport and store relative to a traditional option, and I believe even if I upgrade I might keep this for friends to try. If hiking, just light enough to bring along in a large backpack for a day trip on a lake…. Although don’t expect to take it backpacking.Overall, if I get two more trips out of this thing, I will have saved more than the cost of renting a kayak. Fairly happy as long as I get a few more trips out of it. Kids beg to go back out, so they’re hooked.If you think this might foot the bill look at the Excursion Pro and buy it if the prices are similar (has foot pegs and a puncture resistant cover)… If not, it will do well enough if you kayak on calm bodies of water and manage your expectations.

After an hour out on the lake with 2 of these, I have to say it was a great experience. For the price (2 of these combined are cheaper then a cheap solid kayak), it seems like a no-brainer. They are very light – when still in the bag, I can easily carry one in each hand, and even carry both in the same hand (though that tested my grip strength, I couldn’t do it over a long distance).They very easily inflated using the included pump. Once out on the water, you don’t feel like you are moving very fast, but then you can look and realize you have covered a rather large distance. I never once felt unstable or likely to tip. There were large boats making occasional waves on the lake while I was out, and those waves can make it more difficult to paddle, but nothing major.I don’t really have anything negative to say. Deflating is a bit more work than inflating, but the way the valves are designed makes it quite easy – you basically just open the valve and it deflates itself. I probably didn’t do the best job getting 100% of the air out – maybe 95%, but I still managed to cram it into the bag (with help… imagine trying to zip up a dress for someone that might not fit them as well as it used to ;-)). But it still fit, and I’d bet I could do better with a little practice.Full disclosure is that I’ve never owned any kayak besides this, but I’d bet that the typical process of hauling a kayak to it’s destination & back is just as much work. Would I recommend this if you have waterfront property where you can permanently store a solid kayak? Maybe not, though for the price, I still think you could do worse. But if you want something portable that you can easily transport and have a good time paddling around a lake? I would entirely recommend this based on my initial experience.Last notes, based on things I had read in previous reviews:- People mention not being able to detach the skeg. I tested this when I first slid it on, and it detached easily. After using the kayak, I found it was more locked into place – I think the pressure exerted on it just jams the plastic together. All you need to do is take something short & hard (like a piece of wood or a pipe) and give it a good whack in the direction to slide it out. Once that jam releases, you can slide it out easily.- People also say to not pump up the seat, as it raises you up too high and makes you less stable. Based on this, I chose to not pump the seat bottom at all. It was perfectly comfy this way, but I found that my inner hand wanted to brush against the side of the kayak while paddling. I think I would have preferred being a little more raised up. That said, I am pretty short. Just something to keep in mind – I will definitely try pumping the seat next time.

after using 2 times, I had a hole in one of the junctions in a place very hard to repair, I tried the repair stick that comes with the kayak(also very poor quality) but the role was bigger and bigger, unfortunately there is no time to return it