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Bought one of these March 2020. Ordered a second on May 2025. The dated info printed on the inside of the kayaks is 2019 (for our 2020 purchase) and 2022 ( for our 2025 purchase). But I couldn't visually see a difference between the two.
**Inflating**
The manual pump is nice but I would definitely bring an electric if possible. I'm 5 feet tall and I was hunched over trying to stand and pump. It takes a short while...but today we were rolling out our gear as a father son rolled their canoe into the launch and by the time we had finally put in, they were heading back to launch when we started our journey (so 20+ minutes with three capable hands and kid wrangling). Considering all that, an electric pump is with shaving off some time, imo.
**Set up**
Very intuitive. You do it once and you'll remember the next time. Very simple and easy.
**Maneuvering & Balance**
We didn't put the skegs on and it made maneuvering tougher than it needed to be. I've seen other people have drilled holes and attached strings so it doesn't get lost. We will definitely try that next time.
It felt a little unstable with my teen son in back. Not sure why we felt so tippy - he could have been overzealous or maybe that little fin really does help out. But no tip overs yet. Even my husband with our 6 year old in front trying to dangle his feet over the edge and trying to grab algae didn't tip over.
**Fit**
It's more than roomy enough for me (5' 120 lbs) and my 6 year old. I was able to stretch my legs out completely. My husband (6'1" 220lbs) said he needs to figure out a better way to sit. He's not very flexible and he said his feet fell asleep. My teen son (5'10" 140lbs) didn't complain. He's pretty athletic and flexible so he can manage to rearrange himself in different ways. But I think my teen son and husband would be most comfortable riding solo. This two person kayak would be perfect for one person and their gear. For our family of four: I paired up with my teen son; my kindergartner went with daddy. For what it is worth, my husband and teen son have shared one kayak before but they didn't bring any gear.
**Seats**
Again, my 6 year old and I were fine. We sat up straight. I definitely felt like my seat back could have been firmer and I had to pull the straps as tight as possible. My husband said he wasn't totally comfortable and he said it looked like my teen son was fully reclined the whole time. Tbh, I am not sure if my teen was being silly or lazy or if it was his preference, but he didn't make much effort to adjust and he didn't complain.
**Patch Kit**
We ended up puncturing our new kayak (2025) when we finished today. My husband dragged it against the dock where inexplicably there were three massive screws sticking pointy side out. We cleaned the area and placed the provided patch. The patches look a little meh. Will update with how it holds...but we're already planning on ordering a better patch kit. The ones provided are a nice extra but they're very basic.
**Storage**
We were able to deflate and place all the items back into the bag. Folding was fine - basic attentiveness was all it took. Some items with storage bags are impossible to shove back into their bags after use. But this was easy enough to get back into the bags. The bags themselves feel a bit flimsy but our first has lasted 5+ years. We'll continue to store it mindfully and hope it holds up.
**Overall**
We found we got our money's worth for our first purchase (2020). I was annoyed to see the price jump in 2025 but I can see the value even at this price point (currently $150). We'll definitely get our money's worth. While we'd absolutely prefer the hard kayaks, the inflatable ones are just easier to store and transport so they're the ones that make sense for our family of 4 right now.
NOT SO GOOD: Super minor things, the fin is long so we do get caught up once in a while but we're often in super shallow springs. It does seem to get holes somewhat easily (on our 3rd use) but also easy to repair. Not sure about a hole on a seam situation. You do sit pretty low.... this is not a dealbreaker but hubs is 6'0" and I am 5'4" and our hands do rub on the sides when paddling, a little bothersome. We have since started putting out wetsuits folded up under us for a little extra boost and that helps. You can definitely tell the difference between the seat height in this vs a standard and the backs aren't quite as solid as a standard kayak but it does the job The wind does push you around a bit more than a standard kayak since the nose is angled more upwards, its still stable in the rocking/tipping sense but you do not cut the water as well as a standard kayak that's for sure. For all of the convenience in how compact it is and the freedom to inflate and launch anywhere, makes up for all of these minor issues. Haven't taken it on the ocean or any rough water yet so can't comment on that. I think the springs are prettier anyway LOL!
I kept this kayak in a 85L rucksack I bought here on amazon. It held the kayak and all accessories, including pump and paddles. A self-contained adventure kit! There are two things I recommend: 1) get a pump that has a deflator option. This will help to collapse the boat back down totally flat so it fits in a pack like this, and 2) get some 3M attachment points. Put one on the fin, and the other on the bottom of the fin mount. Using some paracord, rig up a connection (I used a simple loop/knot setup, like on a kite). This way, if your fin ever gets knocked loose it will still be attached to the boat and you won't lose it. Mine never came loose once, but many other reviewers lost theirs and Intex doesn't sell replacements.
This kayak was unexpectedly lost after a day paddling up a beach-adjacent river. After our trip we pulled the boat onto the beach and enjoyed a day of swimming. What I didn't account for was how much the air inside the boat would expand in the sun. Not an issue in the water, because the water cools the air down (which is why I had it pumped up plenty firm) but on a hot day the sun can overpressurize it. The right side blew a seam along a 2 foot section and deflated on the beach. Total loss. At least it was comparatively inexpensive. I don't fault Intex for this - ANY inflatable product will pop if pumped up firm and left in the sun.
Rather than replace this, we bought an Advanced Elements StraightEdge2 - at about 5 times the cost. We're looking at doing some kite-powered trips out around some nearby islands with coral reefs and rocks, and the extra size and robustness seems worth it. But if we were still just paddling up creeks and across lakes, this would have been an easy choice. You won't find a better inflatable kayak/canoe for this price point. Honestly, I half-regret not just sticking with this, as the StraightEdge2 won't fit in my rucksack.
This is ideal for people who just want something to paddle that's easy to transport and doesn't take up a lot of space. It will never be as fast or nimble as a hard kayak, but it will do anything within reason. I never fished in it but there's no reason I couldn't have. Plenty of cargo room, etc. Bring it on a camping trip. Hunt waterfowl. Pack it all down into a rucksack afterwards, toss it on an ATV or in the trunk of your car. That's a ton of versatility for the price. If you don't do anything dumb like I did, it will last indefinitely.
Anyhow, fast forward 2.5 months and I was finally able to get them out on the water for the first time. My son's Scout troop did a float trip outing on one of our beautiful Missouri rivers this past weekend. I decided to bring both and share with a friend and his son. Double kayaks were renting for $50 each, so these inflatables have almost paid for themselves after a single trip!
Initial unpacking and setup were simple enough. Two of us working together were able to have the paddles fully assembled and the kayaks and seats inflated in 10 minutes. Here I have to note that I have a Ryobi One+ Dual Function 18V Inflator (https://www.amazon.com/Ryobi-P731-Function-Inflator-Compressor/dp/B006NKLHOY/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ryobi+inflator&qid=1569856961&s=gateway&sr=8-2) that made this job super easy. This inflator is expensive - especially if you have to buy a battery and charger - but is an incredibly useful 5-star tool. I imagine it would have taken far longer just using the included hand pumps. It is nice that Intex includes them in the package, however, as I used one to inflate the seats while my friend was inflating the kayaks.
The kayaks look amazing. The kids all gathered around us while we were setting them up, and they were all very impressed - the adults too. They're definitely made of quality materials, and the handles on each end make it easy for two people to carry them down to the water, even when they're loaded up with gear. Storage was a little tight. We decided to go two adults in one so the kids could share the other. With the rear seat set back pretty far, there was just enough room to cram a dry bag behind the seat and clip the life vests to it. You can place smaller items like water bottles or a little cooler between your legs. I wouldn't recommend two adults trying to fish out of one of these, but there would be plenty of room for fishing gear if a single person was using the yak. I am 5'10" and my friend is about 6'2". I sat in the rear because I'm heavier and he sat in the front. I had room enough for my legs, but had to tuck my feet in the sides of his seat. It wasn't a whole lot different than other tandem kayaks I've used, and I thought it was very comfortable overall.
Based on the above, I would have given these kayaks a solid 5 stars. Unfortunately, there were just a couple of things performance-wise that bumped them down to 4.5 stars. As some have mentioned, the paddles are a little short. They were actually surprisingly sturdy, but an adult using them will inevitably splash some water into the boat. I don't think this is a deal-breaker, and I doubt I'll buy different paddles. I measured them against the paddles the rental company gave the other floaters, and mine were actually slightly longer.
The included plastic skeg is an absolute necessity! I took them off after our first stop because they were dragging the gravel in the shallow water. This was a mistake. Without the skeg, the kayaks went from straight-tracking to all over the water. We noticed instantly that it was much harder to control, and the kids were basically turning in circles. After about 10 minutes of this, we had to pull ashore and put the skegs back on. From then on, performance was admirable. Unfortunately, there were many shallow points in the river, so we just had to deal with the skegs scraping on the gravel. They didn't seem too much worse for wear when we finished the trip, so my hope is they just kind of turn to the side rather than scraping the edge. Still, I'd like to see a different solution to help the boat track better without needing the extra clearance on the bottom.
Finally - and this was a big one for my friend and me - the seam that runs along the top of each side of the boat is in a terrible place! It's rather sharp, and we had to be very careful to avoid slicing our fingers while we were paddling. The last thing anyone wants is a deep, painful plastic slice that will then get filled with river water! I rubbed my hands against those seams often enough that I was thinking of ways to rig a small towel or something to protect myself. Shame on Intex's engineers for not thinking this one through!
Aside from these minor issues, I'm very pleased with my purchase. Even if these kayaks only last for a few seasons, they'll more than pay for themselves. I recommend spending a little money on accessories like a good air pump if you don't already have one. Good paddling vests are expensive too, but you'd be buying those for any kayak. What you won't need to buy are cross bars and J-bars for the roof of your car, tiedowns, a wheeled cart to get a heavy hard shell yak down to the water, and a storage hoist for your garage. I bought all of those and only wound up using my Lifetime Angler twice over a three year period because it was so heavy and difficult to transport. I have over $1000 invested in that kayak, and I can say with confidence that I will be using my new Intex Explorer K2's in its place. I think it's time to sell the hard shell!