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.

Absolutely brilliant! Faced with the cost of buying two traditional fiberglass kayaks, and then the added cost of a £250 roof rack for my car, I decided to look into buying the Intex Challenger K1. I did a lot of research, read a lot of reviews and watched some videos, I was convinced enough to then buy two. They arrived quickly, were very well packed and had everything needed such as pump, paddle etc. So, my dad & I took them to a nearby river and set them up. Inflation did not take long at all and we were very impressed at how sturdy these kayaks are! We both weight close to 100kgs each and yet the kayaks had no problem at all supporting our weight. They are very stable, easy to maneuver and the back rest is very comfortable indeed. The only advice I would give is to not wear any trainers/shoes in the kayak as your feet get very squashed in the nose of the kayak. I am 5f 7in tall and my feet were wedged, not because of my leg length but because there is not enough room to stick my size 11 feet vertically and so they were bent down at the ankles and that becomes uncomfortable after time. Wear either proper wet shoes or no shoes at all, certainly nothing with a hard inflexible sole. Overall an absolutely brilliant kayak, especially considering the extremely low cost and ease of transport, negating the need for extra costs of roof racks, storage etc. I highly recommend buying these!

I am very happy with this kayak. Straight out of the box we took it on the shropshire Union canal and travelled nine miles in it. First thing is that the kayak is super easy to inflate and set up, it took us 10 minutes take if from the bag and onto the water. The seats are fairly comfortable so long as you don't over inflate them if you do they will feel a bit hard. The velcro strips on the kayak and seats allow you to position them to suit your size and needs. I am 5f11 and my daughter is 5ft5 and we both fitted inside comfortable enough. On still water the kayak preformed well but it did feel like it wanted to keep moving to the left. In a head wind as soon as you stop paddling you will pretty much come to a stop but once the wind died down we made up for lost time. The kayak has a net on the front which was great for holding our 40l dry bag with our change of clothes in. There is also a small storage are at the back of the kayak behind the seat but don't place anything you want to keep dry there, we just put the pump there. The paddles are OK, they do the job but are fairly flexible and the poles fasten securely and hold out well, the fact they come free with the kayak you can't really complain. The only downside I have with this kayak is drainage. Over the course of the trip a fair bit of water dropped into the kayak which at the time was not a problem as the seats keep your bum out of the puddles but when we came to deflate the kayak trying to get the water out was a pain as the shape of the kayak just sends the water to another area when you are trying to tip it out. It took us about 15 mins from opening up the air valves and folding up the kayak to get it back in the bag so long as you remember how it came out it will go in easy enough. Overall this is a great kayak for anyone wanting to have a go and get into kayaking or for someone who does not have the space for a hard shell. We will definitely be getting some good use out of it this summer.

be careful of the welded seam front n bottom splits...... me n 3 mates got one pumped it up the seal weld split open ..no chance of getting a patch on ..oh ,and the carry bag splits . 15 k plus kayak in a paper bag sending this back ..hasnt even been on the water a let down for our camping trip ..oh well bummer xx

Well built. Good material. But border police stopped me from using on open sea.

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🚣‍♂️ Le kayak K2 Explorer est tout simplement INCROYABLE ! 🤩 Après plus de 500 heures sur l'eau, je peux vous dire qu’il est ultra stable, très robuste, et procure un vrai plaisir de navigation 🌊🔥. ⚠️ ATTENTION : ne le gonflez pas trop ! Sinon, l’une des valves devient très difficile à dévisser 😅. Il faut bien respecter les pressions indiquées ✅ – tout est clairement renseigné dans la notice, donc prenez le temps de bien suivre les instructions 📝👌. La qualité des pagaies est également au top 🏅 – solides, légères et efficaces 💪. Franchement, pour ce prix, c’est une valeur sûre, même après des heures d'utilisation intensive ! Un grand bravo pour ce produit qui m’accompagne sur tous mes parcours 👏🌞🌿

Works as expected, a bit struggle with getting the air out before folding, and the paddle blades could have been stiffer, but overall very good for the price level. (I have used it frequently during first 2-3 w so no long term experience)

Facile à gonfler avec la pompe fournie à l'achat de l'article. Un régal de se promener sur l'eau mais plus aisé seul qu'à deux car il faut glisser ses jambes entre la personne à l'avant et la paroi gonflable et bien coordonner ses mouvements avec les rames. Les sièges maintenus à la base avec du velcro doivent être bien positionnés et sanglés au départ afin de maintenir une bonne assise. Difficile toutefois d'atteindre je filet à l'avant sans basculer dans l'eau. Tout ceci ne nous a pas empêché de reprendre l'eau 3 jours après le premier essai et d'y prendre un réel plaisir. Se dégonfle assez facilement et se range dans le grand sac fourni. A faire sécher avant tout remisage pour éviter les moisissures. Le kayak individuel doit être mieux encore.