A removable skeg provides exceptional directional movement, while an adjustable, inflatable seat with a backrest is included for comfortable seating. This saves a lot of space when disassembled, but the double paddles also make a somewhat wobbly impression with a total of 3 plug-in connections. However, my partner Alex is 6 foot tall (not sure how much he weights but he’s pretty slim/fit), and he felt more unstable and wobbly due to the weight.

I'm looking forward to paddling with my sons, and heading into the ocean too, when wind and waves are suitable. It just needs 80 pumps to fully inflate the lower chamber and 60 for the upper chamber, taking about 3 minutes in total, based on muscles and fitness! At 5’3″ and 5’6″ we had plenty of room for our legs in front, but the inflatable cone that goes down by your feet to hold the cockpit open for your toes takes up some room, so keep that in mind. However, it can’t compete with other inflatable ones in terms of performance, for example the Advanved Elements AdvancedFrame. It is important to inflate the air chambers correctly, as too high an operating pressure can damage the air chambers and too low an operating pressure can impair rigidity and riding characteristics.Set up takes all of five minutes, while breakdown takes about ten minutes to clean any sand and squeeze out all of the air – the latter task is greatly sped by the include proprietary valve for rapid deflation. Lightweight and compact, this kayak is very easy to assemble, and with the Boston valve it inflates and deflates in minutes.

g. a backpack with a few drinks, the cockpit will quickly sag at the front and further restrict the footwell). These include two inflatable seats, an air pump, an inflatable “footrest” for the person in front, a skeg, two double paddles including drip rings, a measuring strip (for checking the air pressure) and repair patches.

Just a steady and slow float around the Life Guard area of our favourite beach at Bigbury On Sea here in Devon. The Intex Excursion Pro looks quite similar to the Explorer K2 but here there are especially differences regarding material and quality. The person in the back needs several powerful paddle strokes to move the kayak in the desired direction. Due to the separate air chambers it is still possible to reach the shore safely even if one chamber fails.

They are made of thick inflatable material (thicker than a beach lilo for example), but less thick than some other inflatable kayaks on the market – but as I say, no problems as of yet. The Intex Challenger K1 has a removable skeg included in the package, this is ideal for aiding directional stability and helping the kayak to track in a straight line. The kayaks feature inflatable seats with backrests, inflatable I-beam floors, grab lines on both ends, and a cargo net for extra storage. My wife and I love to Kayak but in a motorhome you have limited space and so these inflatable compact Kayaks are the right thing for us.

Great for experiencing lakes and mild rivers solo or in a pair, this Sports Series kayak is perfect for two adults. Investing in a HandiHoldall soft roof box and HandiRack roof bars for your car will make road trips easier and provides the opportunity to significantly increase what you take on your next journey as well as making packing stress free. Overall - Manageable when handling and has an average stability, but poor in construction and goes slowly in the water.

Please note some areas including Scotland(post codes AB, FK, IV, KW, PA, PH, HS, KA, ZE, TR, DD, PH, PA, KY, AB, DD, KW, IV, HS), Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, will need extra carriage. I won't be taking them to any strong water though (there's a lot of canals here to explore), and they will always wear their Buoyancy Aids. Packing away is a bit of a pain (but I’d still prefer it than heaving a fibreglass kayak over my head and strapping onto a car! For paddling from time to time a bit on a calm and small lake where you want to relax the Challenger K2 is great option. It’s okay if you’re planning to chill at the beach for an hour or two after your kayak so they can sit and deflate by themselves, but if you’re planning to head straight home, you can forget about folding them back into their carry bags properly.Nevertheless, a reasonable paddle is possible, although the footrest would be missing on longer tours in the long run. Definitely recommend it to all who wish to have not only a bit of family fun in the water, but also last minute solo adventures down the river.