Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak
Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak is very fast with the included high efficiency hand/foot pump. There are four air chambers, and the kayak has never taken more than about 4 minutes to inflate. Take on the water with ease with the Intex Challenger K1 Inflatable Kayak Built with a strong and durable material impervious to the elements and resistant to damage and sunlight, the Intex Challenger Kayak is perfect for a day on the lake or a calm paddle down the river. This type of kayak is made out of a heavy duty 30 gauge vinyl that’s nice and durable / thick. There is two separate air chambers that way if you’re out kayaking in the middle of the lake and one air chambers deflates on you, you will have enough time to get back to shore safely. You will notice the air chambers are capped off with the standard Boston valves so inflating and also deflating is nice, easy and fast. In the basic sense of the word, inflatable kayaks are meant to be lightweight and easy to transport. Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak retains its convenience and portability while maintaining durability, affordability, and safety.
Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak Features and specifications:
- One person kayak.
- Inflated size 108″ x 30″ x 15″.
- Capacity: 200lb.
- Constructed from rugged vinyl PVC.
- Cockpit designed for comfort and space.
- Has an Inflatable seat with back rest.
- grab lines on both sides.
- cargo net for additional storage.
- I-Beam floor for comfort and rigidity.
- Includes a high output hand operated air pump.
- The Kayak comes with aluminum oars.
- Comes with a Repair Patch.
Pros And Cons
Pros:
- The Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak reviews are all positive; many of the negative reviews had way too high expectations that were never proposed.
- It is a nice entry level floating device to see if you like to be out in the water and paddling. It is a great toy for the kids on the pond. The bottom line is it is an affordable kayak.
Cons:
- Well this is a low-end kayak if you would really compare it to a real kayak. However, its purpose is to be low cost and easy to jump onto and start paddling.
- No one who is looking to pay under 100 dollars to buy a kayak should have much higher expectations for a Kayak.
Conclusion
The price of this kayak would be the clincher if you just wanted some fun on the lake or a gentle river or any other calm water use. There have been a few issues from users regarding the paddle being not so great a quality. With the money saved on the kayak we’d suggest buying a life vest and a new paddle.
We’d recommend the Intex Challenger K1 Inflation Kayak for occasional users, for kids playing around or for someone who wants to dip their toes into kayaking before investing in something more substantial. A great fun kayak at a great price!
