Challenger K1

The kayak had a small hole makes it gradually deflating

It easy to flip around , not for fishing and not for sea water

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!

Avevo letto sia recensioni positive, che recensioni negative in proposito ed ero titubante, ma visto il prezzo basso e l'ottima politica di reso di amazon gli ho dato una possibilità. Ne sono rimasto piacevolmente colpito, è di buona qualità, bello da vedere e funzionale. L'ho testato in mare in una giornata che allinizio era ventosa , ma verso la fine del giro si è trasformata in calma quasi piatta e quindi ho potuto vedere come si comporta il kayak in entrambe le condizioni. Con vento mi ha stupito per come nonostante si faccia più fatica fisica comunque è governabile grazie alla pinna e con onde sui 30 cm si mantiene stabile sia che si prendano di lato che di fronte, non ho mai avuto la sensazione di stare per ribaltarmi. Senza vento si fatica molto meno ma comunque di più rispetto ad un kayak solido, però visto che l'acquisto era per divertimi ma comuque facendo esercizio non lo considero un punto negativo anzi. Nel complesso è divertente, molto comodo da trasportare, velocissimo da gonfiare ( a 10 minuti dall'arrivo in spiaggia ero in acqua) , e ci si naviga bene. Rimane molto comoda la retina anteriore che ha tenuto ben saldo uno zaino con l'indispensabile per l'uscita e è molto capiente la parte interna dietro il sedile per riporre la pompa sacca e una borsa stagna. Unica cosa negativa : questo kayak è fornito con una pompa che NON ha la funzione di sgnofiaggio, e quindi a fine giro non si riesce a togliere tutta l'aria e a piegare benissimo il kayak e occorre lottare un pò per fare entrare tutto nella borsa. Per questo motivo consiglio l'acquisto contemporaneo di una pompa che fa sia gonfiaggio che sgonfiaggio, e qua su amazon sempre della intex ce ne è una a circa 12 euro che ha ottime recensioni. Aggiungio un suggerimento: Molti nelle recensioni negative si lamentavano di avere perso la pinna in acqua, e nonostate a me sia sembrato efficente il sistema di bloccaggio, per non correre il rischio consiglio di sacrificare una classica molletta per appendere il bucato e usarne metà per fare da cuneo che si incastra perfettamente sul meccanismo della pinna e ne rende impossibile il distacco.

Just what I was after. Puts together very quick, without issue, pumps up very quickly and packs away just as easy. Not built for speed, but once you get your rhythm, moves through the water very well. I love it! Will take it camping all the time.

El inflado es muy rápido, en menos de 10 min queda listo, así como el desarmado. Fácil de limpiar para poder guardar en la bolsa. La estabilidad es buena , y te sirve para darte cuenta que lo tuyo es tener un Kayak o no. Para posteriormente pasar a otro nivel de Kayak . Y no es pesado tanto armado como desinflado

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.