OCEANBROAD Inflatable Sit-in Kayak(NO HIN), 1 Person/2 Person Touring Kayak | Drop-Stitch Floor, 10.5ft/13.7ft, Single/Tandem, Blow Up Kayak for Adults with Paddle, Kayak Seat, Pedal, Hand Pump, Bag

Really impressed with this kayak. I looked at most every inflatable kayak on the market and decided on this one based on construction and value for the price. It seems to have the same qualities as some costing twice as much. I like the drop stitch floor and stiff sides as well as the tough material used in construction. It inflates and deflates quickly even just using the included hand pump. I purchased an electric pump, but actually the hand pump is faster. The color and graphics are also attractive. It looks like a professional kayak and not some toy. The customer support at Oceanbroad is outstanding. These days, you pretty much expect very little when you contact customer service, but Oceanbroad is the exception. We had a concern about the kayak and contacted support. Sue at Oceanbroad responded quickly and completely took care of us. Our emails were answered quickly and she really seemed to care about resolving our problem. Very impressed. Overall, I would definitely buy from them again and look forward to many years with my kayak. Additional to my review. We went on a trip this week to a local lake. First time out on my new kayak. It handled great, the seat was comfortable and had good back support. It tracked really well. When you stop paddling, the kayak goes straight unlike some that will wallow off course. There is plenty of room for gear behind the seat and under the areas at bow and stern. It's light enough to carry over your shoulder. I have other kayaks, rigid sit in, rigid sit on top, but this may be my favorite one now. Overall very pleased.

Good things: Good quality material for the price. Material is high quality and very durable. It handled calm water and a few moderate river rapids excellently. It is very stable and safe enough for my 4yo to sit in the front without any problems. I have not yet had a chance to test the draining valves when the boat gets flooded. The manual inflation pump included was also good quality. It took about 20 minutes to inflate with the manual pump, but I would recommend buying a cheap battery-powered compressor instead. With our powered pump, it only took about 5 minutes to inflate the whole thing. The craft is light enough for an average teenager to carry on their back over 100 yards, no problem. With one rider, there was still plenty of room for a small ice chest and a small live well. The boat held up well in both fresh water and salt water. When it was time to pack up, the entire craft took about 20 minutes to drain, deflate and fold back into the bag for transport. The carrying bag easily fits the boat, the paddle, the seat parts, and two lifejackets, no problem. It's an excellent "swim boat" for ponds, lakes, and moderate rivers. We had lots of fun "surfing" waves at the beach. It was perfect for light tackle bass fishing. Minor issues: It has decent speed in flat, calm water with the keel fin installed; but tracking is generally poor. Amateurs won't care, but it will frustrate more experienced rowers on open water. Without the fin, speed and tracking are greatly reduced. Performance is very poor when sustained winds are over 10 mph. Even with the fin, the average rower will struggle against light breezes on the open water. We tried open water in a stiff breeze around 18 mph and it was almost impossible without maximum sustained effort. Also, the material is good quality, but my experience tells me it might wear out very quickly against rough/jagged rocks in wilderness whitewater conditions. It's not for "sport." Built more for comfort, ease of transport, and medium/low skill rowers.

I looked at MANY kayaks and read hundreds of reviews over the last 18 months or so before pulling the trigger on this Oceanbroad offering. Why did I wait so long? Well, I'm not an avid kayaker and just don't know a whole lot about them other than what I read. I wanted to feel secure in my purchase. It seems that some very experienced kayakers really like this one so that reassured me. And the price is less than half of others with similar features and similar ratings. So I finally broke down and bought the darn thing! I wanted an inflatable for obvious reasons. Size. I can toss it in the back of my truck or the trunk of a car and be on my way instantly. I just didn't want to sacrifice too much performance and have my paddling experience feel like chore. I've paddled around in cheap inflatables that sag in the middle and drag so much it's like moving through mud. I've also used the high end kayaks of a friend, so I do have some knowledge of the difference. I'm a 73 year old guy, 6’ 3” and 204 lb. (Oh alright, 210 lbs. But man oh man that key lime pie!) At my size, stability is important. I tried my grandson's solid kayak and couldn't even get in it without falling right into the lake! And once in it, it was so tippy I was sure the first little wave was going to capsize me. So I wasn't having fun. Enter the new Oceanbroad unit. This thing feels solid and stable. 36” width made getting in and out totally issue free. I kayak on Lake Michigan at the northern end of the Grand Traverse Bay… so we do get pretty rough water sometimes. I had this thing over a mile offshore in two foot waves and never had the least anxiety. I felt completely secure in the stability and performance of this thing. 10 mph, or so, winds didn’t seem to affect this kayak. It didn’t spin me around or make it difficult to keep on track. I was headed into the wind on the outbound track and it was NOT like climbing a sand dune where every step forward slides backwards two thirds of a step…though progress was obviously slower than on a windless day. Riding the waves in deep water was fun, but you might want to note that snacking into a larger wave does create some splash and going over the crest of a wave and snacking into the trough will create some spray to. That’s why you wear a swim suit kayaking. On the other hand, I was surprised how “not wet” I got. The inbound trip was with the wind and that was a treat. Being pushed by the wind and the waves, I didn’t need to paddle at all except to steer just a bit. I don’t know if it was because of the skeg, but the kayak kept solidly pointed downwind the entire time. All in all the handling was nimble and responsive. You won’t win in a race with a high end hard kayak but presumably that’s not why you’d be considering this one…and if you are, well, good luck with that! The drop stitch floor is completely rigid and the sides have a tough and durable feel to them (although less so than the canvas covered inflatable tubes of Coast Guard boats). It felt safe. That, and I had a life jacket on, so I knew if I lost air or got a puncture from the beak of an angry seagull, I'd be okay. There is a hard plastic nose cone on the bow and stern which look sturdy enough that it wouldn’t be concerning if you ran into something. One positive point is how quickly this inflates with the included dual action pump. I was going to buy an electric pump but now I don't feel the need. About five minutes is all it takes to get this ready for the water. Okay, maybe six. The paddle is aluminum and doesn't flex so it doesn’t feel cheap or like I'll need to replace it. The seat, however, is a different story. This was a point of discomfort that diminished my enjoyment. I couldn't lean back without the top half of the seat-back flopping over (it would help if the straps were mounted higher I think). The bottom of the seat is thin so you are almost sitting on the floor with no “leg drop”. Having to hold my body erect with my legs thusly extended, my lower abs began to ache, so I had to paddle bent forward at the waist, sitting “criss cross applesauce”. Not so fun. To mitigate this issue, I did have to buy a better seat. (Trymaker) which worked far better. Points off for that. Points off also for what they call a “footrest.” It is about as cheap as they could get away with and, at least for me, was essentially useless. At least as a footrest. I did take the strap out and use it for a tether for my waterproof phone case. It would be nice if the Oceanbroad folks paid more attention to these things because I'm not the only one complaining. I would want my customers to say, “Wow! Nice, comfortable, supportive seat and footrest!” I CAN say that about the replacement seat and my makeshift footrest that consists of an inflatable seat cushion stuffed most of the way into the bow, beneath the “skirt”. Kudos for the huge carry bag that comes with this! Have you ever had the experience of having a carry bag that after the very first unpacking, you can never squeeze everything back in again? Well no worries with this one! You can just dump the deflated kayak in without “stuffing”. And there is more than enough room for the pump, padfle, seat and skeg along with a life jacket, water shoes, gloves, mooring line sail and other accouterments and STILL have room left over for maybe a wet suit, mask, snorkel and flippers.. When I say “huge” I mean it! One other thing is that there is plenty of space behind the seat for a small cooler, lunch box tackle box, dry bag, jacket or some other small items. Roughly an 18” X 20” space, depending on where you situate the seat. I think I’ll try a smallish water resistant tub of some kind for a “trunk” as there is no dry compartment like some solid kayaks have. I told myself that if I didn't find it satisfying to use, I was going to quickly return it. Well, I'm not returning it so that should tell you something. Unless you really think you need a professional level yak, I'd highly recommend this one. But this isn't even supposed to compete at that level so just don't expect to win professional competitive events and you'll be fine. Since comfort is important in kayaking (because why would you want to buy a kayak and be uncomfortable in it?) I have to deduct a star in consideration of the flimsy seat and virtually worthless footrest. But fix those issues and you’ve got a nice, fun, 5-star inflatable! [Pro tip: During Amazon Days they significantly‘ reduce the price of this.] Update: I was out on Lake Michigan, having fun rollercoastering over the waves and did experience quite a bit of splash entering the kayak. What I didn't experience was the supper holes releasing the water. The water came above seat level so for he rest of that excursion I was sitting in water. Just a heads up. It probably would be helpful if Oceanbroad molded a drainage channel into the front deck skirting. Cheap easy fix. In my seating position, my very bend the skirt upwards, which I noticed did cause more water to run over the sides and into the lake. Maybe don't take this kayak out into bigger waves unless you don't mind sitting in water. Cheap fix. It did help when I folded back the skirting and clipped it to a front bungee "hold down" strap, creating sort of a run off channel.

Very happy with this kayak. My husband took it out for the first time yesterday. It was easy to inflate & deflate & very stable on the water. He’s 6 ft tall & had plenty of leg room. The seat design could be improved but he said it was comfortable enough. Tip for inflating, do the bottom piece first & the do each side halfway (or the bottom piece may tilt), then finish blowing up the sides.

I am eager to get this review out before Prime Days, so it will be helpful to those looking for a great kayak for a great price. I share this in the context of being an experienced kayaker, with a number of nice boats - including a couple of top-of-the-line SeaEagle inflatables. I use the 2 place SE 380X less frequently, now, since the passing of my wife and paddling partner, so I was looking for a one place boat to use on some of our local North Carolina whitewater rivers (Class 3 at my age). Impressed with the great reviews and the surprising price, I bought this V1 last month. So far, I have only had it out on a lake, with my 10 year old grandson, to check if out. Honestly, with the solid drop-stitch floor and the solid construction, I was surprised at the quality of the boat for the price. It is a very complete kit, as well, and finished in beautiful colors. I have yet to get it out on whitewater, but it looks like it is certainly strong enough to handle at least Class 3 rapids. The rather small, but self-sealing scupper holes - 2 on each side, amidships, are a small concern. Hopefully, they will discharge swamping water from rapids and waves quickly enough. My impressions, at this stage, are that this boat will fit right in with the performance I get with my Sea Eagle kayaks. Time will tell. I had not seen this boat before, so I think it's relatively new on the market. I also need to say that I suspect the low price of this V1 is an initial market test - to possibly increase once this boat gets enough good reviews - so, it might be a good move to act now (7/05/24). My initial experience gives me the impression that this boat will be the first of what will be a major manufacturing contender in the inflatable kayak market. I thought I might be taking a chance. Not. This is a great little boat that has solid initial stability and tracks decently with its fin attached. (I will not use the removable fin in whitewater.) The one, minor, con that I can report comes from my leaving the boat folded up in the car overnight. I came out the next day, after the car had been in the sun, and there was the odor of the glue that was used to manufacture the boat. We noticed this, on and off, for a few days - but the scent then faded out. This boat uses the same valve system as my Sea Eagle boats. The quality of all fittings is comparable. Though it comes with a nice manual pump, I used my car electric pump to inflate the boat quickly and easily. I have no connections to this manufacturer, other than as a customer, and received no compensation for this review. I am very pleased with this purchase. If I encounter any changes that are not consistent with my initial review, I'll be back to update this. As it stands, now, I am very satisfied to add mine to a string of 5 star reviews.

Single seat x 2 kayaks. Excellent inflatable kayak! This product exceeded my own expectations, and I’m very meticulous. The drop stitch floor and overall construction is solid. Valve systems (3 total) perform well during inflation and deflation. The included storage bag actually holds all items and can be hung out of the way on a strong steel hook embedded in a stud. Paddles break down into four pieces which is also nice. The seat is the only thing that may be a little uncomfortable for some. However, I found that it seats/accomodates the kayaker much better while wearing a good neoprene life jacket…extra padding and support I suppose. I’ve owned sit on top, hard shell kayaks and they are heavy and extremely difficult to transport without a trailer. That’s exactly why I sold them and began my research for an inflatable. I have zero regrets on this purchase from Amazon. Rarely do I take the time to write a review. If you’re in the market for an inflatable, I highly recommend the Onbroad.

I have a real nice hard shelled Old Towne 10ft kayak and it has become very hard to transport when I camp unless someone has a pickup to haul it. I missed out on too many kayak opportunities and have been contemplating getting an inflatable for 2 years. Spent hours researching and kept coming back to this model. Major selling point… THE DROP STITCH FLOOR, which is more prevalent in higher end inflatable and I feel was a must for me. Really made it feel bottom sturdy. Decided to take the plunge and get this one. My inaugural launch was this past weekend and it was so easy to inflate after buying a portable pump which took less than 10 minutes for all 3 chambers. And the valve worked perfectly with the pump nozzle attachment and no air leak as it was disconnected. I was skeptical about the paddle being a bit smaller in the head from my hard shelled kayak paddle, but surprisingly it worked fine. Even has grommets to catch water drips and then comes in 4 pieces for easy storage and is click fit. Might put some hand grips on it in the center where I hold it, as I always get blisters. For my first try, I put this kayak through its paces. While I wanted to attach the skeg fin for supposedly better tracking, I forgot. After figuring out how to adjust the seat, and also putting a life saver cushion on top of the seat, as I always do even in my hard shelled kayak to raise me a bit and cushion my booty, I settled in to a good paddle stroke and learned how not to make the kayak sway left to right with a stroke. I learned not to take as hard of a paddle stroke and then stayed on a pretty straight path even without the skeg. So tracking isn’t that bad despite it being inflatable. Boy, the wind… While it says it isn’t the best in higher winds, I encountered close to small white tip wind waves on my way back from the other end of the lake. Surprisingly, I was able to handle the waves, even hitting them head on. I didn’t struggle getting back and never felt the kayak would tip. I did have to put more effort into it, but would have done the same in my Old Towne Kayak. I figured out that the little white plastic piece was to be installed in the front flaps and was kind of like a front “windshield”. Impressed by that, but it was a bit hard to take out for storage. Now the seat… UGH…didn’t work for me at all. THE ZIPPER needs an overhaul, as the back rest DOES NOT stay zippered and then you literally have no backrest. Cushioning wasn’t bad, but I also added the life saver seat cushion. After this first trip, I sadly had to spend another $50 ish on a better seat. This seat might work if the zippers stayed zipped. BAD DESIGN! The big downside to an otherwise good product. Disappointed that the company hasn’t figured this out as you shouldn’t have to spend more money for a new seat! Are you listening OceanBroad? Price is fair for a drop stitch floor model, but I also noticed a two seater kayak was about the same price in other models. I needed a 1 seater. Color was cool looking and easily visible on water, including the white paddle ends. The bag…yes, it is a bit big and bulky, but you can never get anything inflatable back to its original deflated shipping size, so the bag is big to allow for that. It does fit all the paddle, seat, kayak etc and probably would fit my pump. It was nice to get two small pvc patches, but they skimped on no glue, so I have to buy some glue. The soft foam footrest didn’t really work for me, was hard to adjust where it needed it, and actually at times I sat “Indian style” with crossed legs or stretched my legs out fully. While some mentioned rubbing their knees against the seat clips, that wasn’t an issue for me since the seat back wouldn’t stay up. Plenty of interior room to stretch my legs. Which also to note, the extra room could allow for a small cooler or other items to bring, such as my pump. Don’t think I would want to bring a dog, despite the floor being pretty solid. Just couldn’t trust the extra shuffling of a dog or the claws…yikes. It’s not really heavy, but me being 5 ft tall I don’t see me carrying it long distance so I hooked it up to my little wheely kayak cart, strapped it in like I would my hard shelled kayak and off I went. It’s wider than my hard shelled kayak but still worked to wheel it. The cart isn’t too heavy so I could even disassemble the wheels and take that with in the kayak too. Or I might just lock it to a tree. While I hope to never get a leak, the drain valves confused me a bit. I only had a little paddle spray so wasn’t worried about draining water. What I did have to get adjusted to was getting my feet wet to enter the kayak. You can’t scoot it off the shore like a hard shelled kayak. I had to wade in about 10 inches of water to assure that I wasn’t going to scrape bottom and possibly put a hole in it. So now I have to remember to bring a towel to wipe the water from my feet. Also, if you put the skeg on you need to remember how deep you are when you come back in so you don’t scrape the skeg. Looks like I would have to get out in deeper water and wade the kayak back to shoreline. For that reason, I may not use the skeg. One more plus point…there are reinforced tips on both ends that if you would bump into something it wouldn’t give on the tip end. Also think it helps with trailing. One reminder, though, do not kayak over shallow water or where items stick up and could puncture. Guess that point is a no brainer. Hoping this kayak holds up for at least a few years. I’ll have to update reviews each season. If I wipe it down good and let it air dry between trips as they recommend, it should stay new looking and worry free. BUT…OCEANBROAD, IF YOU CHANGE THE SEAT, SEND ME A NEW ONE! I’d up it to 5 stars then, as right now it’s pretty close to that.

We love it ! This is the first inflatable kayak we have had. We took it out yesterday and we were not disappointed. It is stable, steered well and was as comfortable as two 70 year olds can be 😂 . It hard cased , like a paddle board. That is what we wanted . It only comes with one seat . We used a gel pad up against the end for a second seat .We weigh 390 between the both of us , so we didn’t have a lot of room. But it was stable and we had fun.