INTEX Challenger Inflatable Kayak Series: Includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seat with Backrest – Removable Skeg – Cargo Storage Net

You will not regret buying this! I bought my husband and I each one of these 10 years ago as we were traveling around the country in our 5th wheel for work. We use them several times a year and they are still going strong. We have gone over rocks, mostly because the river was low, we got out and walked until it was deep enough. We have gone over rocks in a short rapid, and we have gone over trees that have fallen. This for me is the most comfortable, I live with chronic pain and a bad neck. I can carry my own kayak, inflated or deflated with ease and up until 2 weeks ago I had everything from my original purchase (my husband has all still). I lost the piece that connect each side of the paddle together, other than that the paddle is great. The carry bag is not a very tough one and it ripped completely but that is not a big deal, it did last 10 years. The skeg can be difficult to remove but at least I won't lose it in the water. :). It can be tough to get out of but we do not blow up the bottom of the seat fully as we don't want to sit up that high. We do however blow up the back of the seat. My (3) grandbabes are now old enough to kayak on their own so I am planning on surprising them next year with their own intex kayak. My advice is to always use ALL of the equipment, at least one person should carry the pump with them (fits perfectly behind the seat), even though the whole kayak is a floating device bring a life jacket (it's the law and for additional safety), be mindful of what is in the water, and last but not least, have fun, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife!

----I purchased the Intek Challenger K1 to try kayaking and see if I enjoyed it enough to warrant spending $500-$600 on a solid-shell vessel. I spent the first few weeks paddling around a small lake behind my home and had no complaints. The Challenger is easy to inflate, easy to deflate, and fitting it back inside the carrying bag was easy as well. I would recommend purchasing a higher quality paddle because the one that comes with the Challenger is a bit short and not very durable. After approximately three weeks of use my paddle cracked, but since the packaged deal was so cheap I didn’t mind purchasing a new one. ----After about two months of paddling around in small bodies of water, some friends of mine and I decided to go on an 11 mile trip down a popular local creek that we heard was ideal for inner-tubing and kayaking. In hindsight, that decision turned out to be one of the worst we had ever made. Our trip took place in early May, 2011, and just two weeks prior much of our area was devastated by tornados. The creek was low, so we all drug out kayaks through ankle-deep water for the first half-mile. Once the water deepened a little bit we were kayaking like some pros, but at around the three mile mark we encountered some trees that had fallen across the creek. I was particularly nervous since my kayak was the only inflatable of the bunch, but I threw it on top of the pile of trees, climbed up beside it, threw it down into the water, and began cruising again. Less than 5 minutes after our first climb over trees, we encountered several more fallen trees. Again, I threw my Challenger on top of the pile of trees, climbed up beside it, threw it down into the water, climbed in, and paddled on. We all kept telling ourselves that we had to have gone through the worst of it, but the fallen trees we kept coming up on proved us wrong. The estimated three-hour casual kayaking trip we planned turned into 8 hours of tossing or pulling kayaks on top of tree piles (most of which were 10-12 feet high), dragging kayaks through shallow water, and navigating around all of the household items (lawn mowers, refrigerators, etc.) the tornados had dropped in the creek. About four hours into the trip I was hoping that my Challenger would get a hole in it so that I would have had a good excuse to scale the wall of the creek, walk to the nearest road, and call someone to come pick me up. Unfortunately, none of the abuse my Challenger received that day fazed it….not one single hole! ----After the “trauma” of that trip I decided kayaking was not for me and I draped my Challenger over a fence in my yard to dry. The kayak remained on top of that fence in blistering heat, rain, and cold for the next 9 months. In early 2012, I finally removed the Challenger from my fence, folded it up, put it in its bag, and stuck it in my shed. Recently I decided to give kayaking another try so I broke out the old Challenger and pumped it up to see if its time on the fence had damaged it. The Challenger pumped up as easy as the day I bought it, and it did not have a single leak. ----Overall, I would say that the Intek Challenger K1 Kayak is a great product and ideal for beginners or those who have to walk long distances to get to where they are going to be paddling. The kayak, paddle, and pump are relatively lightweight and easy to carry in the included case. As I said before, I would recommend purchasing a separate paddle since the one that comes in the kit is not the best quality. The Challenger does not glide through the water like most high-dollar solid-shell kayaks, but it easy to paddle and steer. If you are like I once was and want to try kayaking without investing a lot of money, the Intel Challenger K1 is what you need.

My husband and I are on an extended stay in Florida but our vehicle is a Prius. We couldn't fit two kayaks in it if we tried and we didn't want to purchase a roof rack. So we found these kayaks. For the most part, they are 5 stars but there are a few things to note and why I marked it as a 4 star. 1. Inflates in just under 2 minutes. I use the K1 (one seater) and my 6'4 hubs uses the K2 (two seater) It takes me 60 pumps for the base and 40 pumps for the top. His K2 takes 90 pumps for the base and 60 for the top. It is extremely easy. We are nearly 60 years of age and it was a piece of cake to fill these kayaks. 2 minutes for each of us. 2. They deflate in under 30 seconds. I usually put mine in the car inflated then undo the plugs and fold over. By the time Jeff gets his into the car, mine is fully deflated. 3. They are a very nice quality, mostly. We kayak nearly every morning at sunrise and about twice a week at sunset. Additionally, we do an all day trip usually at least one weekend day every week, sometimes both days. In the first month of ownership, Jeff got a small tear. To be fair, he hit an oyster shoal. What was remarkable, is this did not cause him to sink. We carry the provided patches with us but we decided it would be better to use the higher quality patch (sold separately) if we could get back. We were over a mile from our launch site but his kayak barely deflated. After the initial hissing, it stopped deflating and was completely fine until we made it back. I have since gotten a small tear in one of the seat backs (separate piece) Both were easy to patch, we did, however, purchase a higher quality product for repairs from Intex than the provided patch. These separately sold products require 48 hours though so do not use on the trail, the ones that come with the kayak cure in a half hour. 4. These are insanely comfortable. There is simply no comparison to the comfort of these kayaks to a traditional kayak. 5. But they are slower. If you are kayaking with someone else in a regular kayak, they will have an easier/quicker experience. But if your whole party is using these it doesn't matter at all. We drink our coffee watching the sunrise nearly every morning and it is pure heaven. 6. In summary, we would still purchase again. Although, we had to repair and we anticipate having to repair again, the repairs appear to stay repaired. The tears occurred after extensive use. The price is great and the fun is endless, not to mention you can take them ANYWHERE!

I bought my kayak on a whim 9 years ago. I've used it a lot, and also inspired several friends to get one. We've gone out like a regatta! It's great for harbors, lakes, and fairly smooth rivers. My friend's got a hole when her kids used it exploring a rough river with lots of downed trees, but mine is still in good shape. I'm what some may call an old woman, but I've had no trouble pumping it up or deflating it. I've frequently kept it 70-80 % inflated in our shed, and it fits in our car that way, too. I find it easier to carry inflated than deflated. It doesn't move through the water as quickly as a paddleboard does, but it's an easy and fun way to enjoy nature.

I have to hard sit in kayaks and then I wanted to try this and I figured it would not be a huge loss if I didn’t like it since the price is low. BLEW MY MIND! So comfortable to ride in. Comes with a paddle and easy to travel with without having to tie things down and spend a lot of time loading and unloading. Super easy and quick to blow up. No issues with water. Was able to sit and lay in different positions which helped me stay comfortable. Great length and where I’m from, there are a lot of alligators and even though they don’t bother you, I sit higher in this one than my other two and feel safer. Would be very difficult to flip over. I highly recommend this to anyone whether they are just starting out or they having been kayaking for years. The price is great for those starting out who aren’t sure if it’s for them or not. Also great for those of us with sore muscles that can’t sit in the same position for too long. Extremely versatile with positioning.

This is a geeat starter Kayak. It comes with everything you need . The price is low. It is easy to pump up. The Kayak is light and fairly stable. I have used it dailey for about 3 months. last week it got a small hole at one of the seams. The patch kit that came with it slowed the leak to wher it would get soft after about an hour. I pulled the patch and used a piece of duct tape and super glue and it has a very pemanent patch. I now have a hard kayak and occasioanlly miss the light wieght of the inflatable.

I would like to update my review and complain that I lost my skeg 2 miles out on my last trip. Just like a lot of other reviewers this is a very poor design. This Kayak can hardly be steered without a skeg. It took me forever to paddle back. I bought a Quik Pak Kayak to replace this piece of crap! Original review: I just spent 8 hours on my new Kayak and had a blast. However there are some gripes.I'm 6"1 180 lbs and have been in hard Kayaks quite a bit. I can't say that this Kayak is roomy, but it wasn't uncomfortable. I spent as I mentioned earlier 8 hours in it and traveled about 10 miles. First off this Kayak is extremely stable in the water. I bought mine when the price went down to $69.00 and was the last one in stock. I Felt like I got a great deal. I set it up at home to see how simple it was and was impressed it only took me 5 minutes the first time. I never bothered with the included paddles. I purchased some more expensive ones after reading reviews. I launched at a creek and let the current carry me through a very wide river (miles from side to side), and drifted out in to a bay with depths well over 25 feet, which connected with the Atlantic Ocean. While I was in the creek 18 mph winds kept blowing me in to the shore as I attempted to fish. It was extremely frustrating when I tried to bait my line. Lesson learned buy a Kayak anchor. I thought the Kayak tracks pretty well even compared to hard Kayaks. if there is some current or wind you will drift when you stop paddling. It also felt like it took more effort to paddle at the same speeds I was used to in a traditional hard Kayak. My second frustration came when my back support to my seat deflated. It was not a puncture it's just the way the valve sits it's very easy to pop it open and leaning against the seat forces all the air out. My back started hurting after a while, eventually I was able to position myself to blow air in to it. 30 minutes later I had the same issue. I'm going to be looking for a new seat. With 18 mph winds, some current, and waves up to 2 feet high I had no fear of capsizing. I did take some water, but that is to be expected. Because the Kayak is so light I almost go flipped a few times when I turned my side to the wind. Once I realized I could not fight against the current of the tide going out and 18 mph winds I had no choice but to paddle to shore and drag it a few miles. I had no problems with the skeg coming off towing it from both ends. Quite a bit of that was through quicksand like mud up to 4 feet deep that sucked up and swallowed my water shoes for all eternity. What really aggravated me was the wind kept yanking the Kayak and dumping all my fishing gear. A few times I dragged it to shore and to my horror the wind sent it rolling down the shore spilling all my fishing gear again. It flipped and rolled over the fish hook on my fishing pole multiple times. I had a knife and hooks and no puncture. I was impressed how well it stood up. Putting it away required me using a towel to dry it and still ended up with a reasonable amount of water in my trunk even after dumping it multiple times. I didn't bother putting it back in the bag. A few people parked next to my car were very curious about the Kayak and asked a lot of questions. Lessons learned if you are fishing buy an anchor, this is not a good Kayak for windy days, it's hard to paddle against even a light current, even with me being extremely athletic. Buy a replacement seat. It's more sturdy than a pool toy don't be afraid to fish in it. It has very good buoancy even on some rough water. The skeg stays on securely just take your time and make sure you are putting it on correctly. Why would you rush to put anything together when you are risking your safety on it anyways? Bring a towel to dry it.Be prepared to put a little more work in your paddling compared to a hard kayak.A few reviews commented how the balance seemed uneven I noticed this on the side the wind was blowing on. Again not a very good Kayak for windy days. For the money I am satisfied with my purchase.

Heads Up: I purchased this kayak a few months ago, and have used it less than 5 times. Pros: -Purchase Price: Needless to say, this is a cheap boat. -Storage: I live in a small apartment and this allows me to have a kayak that I can store in a closet or under the bed. -Transportation: Even the paddle breaks down into small pieces, meaning packing this into my small sedan is not challenging. It fits easily in the trunk or back seat when packed down. -The storage bag is large enough that it is not terribly challenging to repack the kayak into the bag. -Inflation is quick and easy. Getting it in the water takes maybe ten minutes. Cons: -Paddling effort: This thing handles nothing like a normal kayak on the water, and I would be hesitant to take it out on any large bodies of water or in busy waterways. On a calm weekday, when boat traffic is low, I can maneuver it on my local, low flow river. But it takes a lot more effort to move it than the hard kayaks at the rental. But were I up against a strong current, a lot of wake or wave action, or a good wind, I think I'd be stuck, fast. -Steering: This kayak turns with each stroke of your paddle, so you move in a sort of accidental serpentine. This means the already slower speed you can move the kayak is not being used efficiently. If you are paddling with a friend in a higher end inflatable or traditional kayak, you're going to have a hard time staying together. -Speeds: They're slower. My local waters have ducks and geese, and I paddled past some parent ducks who didn't appreciate my presence. I was not able to pick up speed and move away quickly, which took me by surprise. -Weather: Waterfronts tend to be windy, and wind makes this very hard to operate. -Confidence: Even a small wave reminds you that you're effectively sitting in an air mattress on the water, and it doesn't give you a solid feeling. There are two inflatable chambers in this kayak- effectively the floor, and the sides/top. If either of these become punctured or begin to leak air, you're going to go down fast. My local kayak-friendly waters are not open to swimmers, and so there are few places where it would be safe to bail out. This means I paddle with my mind focused on, where am I going if I have an emergency? -This is more minor, but the storage bag feels a bit cheap, and I get the feeling it won't hold up to a lot of transporting the kayak to and from the water. A few things to consider that are, in my opinion, neutral: -You should never pack the kayak away wet. I share this because you do need to have a plan for how you're going to get an inflatable item completely dry before packing in. Are you going to let it air dry by the boat launch, or are you going to deflate and pack into your car, take it home, and then reinflate it to dry? Keep in mind that this takes some extra time either way you do it, so having a plan is a great idea. If you take a towel for the kayak with you to the water, you can dry off a lot of the water so that it air dries quicker, but keep in mind that the interior of the kayak will collect water and is poorly exposed to the air. Reinflating at home and setting it up in front of a fan will probably help it last longer. If you're planning to air dry by the water front, have a plan for how you won't lose it to the wind. -Folding the kayak is not intuitive. If I could go back, I'd take better note of how it was packed originally to try to replicate it, for neater packing. -I'm short (5'2"), and this kayak has too much legroom. In a normal kayak, there's something to brace your feet against, and this helps you paddle efficiently. I haven't tried a lot of adjustments of the seat, so take this with a grain of salt. As I continue to use it, perhaps I'll find an easy solution. But so far, the space in the front of the kayak is too open for my tastes. -I wish it had a cup holder. Not worth calling a con, but its a bit of a pain to have my water bottle floating aimlessly in the kayak with me. Main Takeaways: For me, I was not in a position to buy a normal kayak, store it somewhere, and install transportation hardware on my older car. But if you have a place to store a hard kayak, its definitely the better choice. If you don't have the money to shell out on a better inflatable, and you don't have the space for a traditional kayak, and don't mind going slowly, only boating on perfect weather days, and avoiding busy days and times, then sure, buy this kayak. I'm not disappointed that I did, but I'm not impressed with its performance at all. For the price of roughly three rental days, however, I can justify the spend. If your idea of "kayaking" is less about paddling and more about sitting on the water and enjoy the weather and the water, you could probably be satisfied with this boat. If you like to paddle and move, you're probably going to be unhappy with the purchase. I fall into the latter category, so I've had to adjust my expectations. Finally, please have a life jacket when paddling a boat that could easily be in a sinking situation. Even if you're a great swimmer, you could be hard to see from a boat- and the life vest can help prevent an accident.

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!

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

The kayak had a small hole makes it gradually deflating

Vor anderthalb Jahren habe ich mir dieses Kajak gekauft. Da ich nicht viel Stauraum zu Hause habe, und ich trotzdem auf den Hamburger Kanälen so wieder als ter dem Paddeln nachgehen wollte, war ich auf der Suche nach einem guten aufblasbaren Kajak. Ich habe dazu viele Rezensionen im Internet gelesen, sowie auch Videoberichte von Profis gesehen. Das alles klang sehr einleuchtend und ich habe mich zum Kauf entschieden. Diese Entscheidung sollte nicht bereut werden. Nach anderthalb Jahren war dieses Kajak nun sehr oft im Einsatz. Das reichte von den Hamburger Kanälen, der Alster, der Dove-Elbe, bis hin zur Adria Küste in Kroatien. Stets hat das Kajak das gemacht wofür es gedacht ist und einen nicht im Stich gelassen. Es verzeiht einem sogar wenn man hin und wieder doch einen Ast im Wasser streift. Meist bin ich allein gefahren, hin und wieder habe ich aber doch meine kleine Tochter mitgenommen (Alter drei Jahre). Nun zum K zum Kajak selbst: am Anfang gestaltet sich der Aufbau zwar einfach man braucht aber doch ein paar Minuten mehr. Die Pumpe hat ordentlich Kraft, und schnell ist das Kajak aufgeblasen und einsatzbereit. Mit der Zeit und der Häufigkeit wird man natürlich etwas schneller. So braucht man zum Schluss nicht mehr als 15 Minuten bis das Kajak voll einsatzbereit ist. Durch den Kiel wird das Kajak ordentlich in der Spur gehalten und man kommt ziemlich zügig voran. Das Gepäcknetz ist praktisch um seine Mitbringsel zu verstauen. Hinter dem Sitz ist aber auch eine Art Kofferraum versteckt. Dort habe ich meist die Luftpumpe drin sowie noch ein paar Kleinigkeiten. Bis jetzt musste ich das Kajak noch nicht ein einziges Mal flicken. Das Kajak ist noch in dem gleichen Zustand wie beim Kauf obwohl es schon so oft im Einsatz war. Ein einziger Kritikpunkt den ich aber doch anbringen muss, ist der Befestigungsmechanismus des Kiels. Der Kiel wird in eine Schiene eingeschoben und mittels Hebel rastet dieser dann ein. Bei der Montage ist das überhaupt kein Problem, jedoch bei der Demontage braucht man etwas mehr Kraft und gleichzeitig Fingerspitzengefühl um den Kiel wieder zu lösen. Das ist aber auch der einzige Kritikpunkt den ich habe, reicht aber nicht um einen Stern abziehen. Alles in allem bekommt man hier ein top Kajak. Mittlerweile ist es für mich um meine Tochter, da sie jetzt etwas älter und größer ist, etwas zu klein und ich bin auf ein etwas größeres der gleichen Firma ausgewichen. Ich kann das Kajak nur weiter empfehlen und wer Zweifel hat soll sich über eine bekannte Videoplattform die Rezessionen von den Profis anschauen. Das lässt auch letzte Zweifel verschwinden. Daumen hoch und sehr empfehlenswert.