INTEX Excursion Pro K2 Inflatable Kayak 2-Person Set with Paddles & Pump | 68309EP - Portable Sit-on Tandem Kayak with Removable Skegs and Two Dry Bags for Gear, 12ft 9in x 3ft

This is gonna be a long one so buckle up.I grew up on the water in Maine. I guided paddle trips for a prominent youth organization. I have been Certified to teach paddle sports by every organization that does so. I have thousands of hours and even more miles on the water in small craft.I love this thing.So my family has been off the water for a while do to no storage for boats where we live. I have been looking at inflatables for a bit, prime day came around, and I went for it.Here’s the good:super compact. We can fit two in the back of my wife’s small suv with everything we need for a family of 4 to have a great day on and off the waterVery stable. Try as he might, my two year old can barely even rock one of these, even with my 280lbs in the high seating position. The peace of mind with little ones on board is amazing.Now, the amazing:Versatility. I have never had a craft of any kind that can be so quickly reconfigured to cover any possible need. We took them to a local park with a group of friends to really give them a workout. Within 90 minutes the went from carrying 1 adult and one child, to two adults, to two 7-10 year olds and one adult, to just one adult fishing. With the way the seats and foot pegs attach to the boat, you can re set for weight distribution or activity in seconds. It’s really kind of mind boggling how well thought out this is.Ease of paddling. So I’ve read all the reviews about this being slow and unresponsive. I don’t understand what they are talking about. For the sheer size of this thing it is darn near nimble. And. with the correct skeg for the water you are paddling, it is almost thoughtless to control which allows you to pay attention to what you want, rather than wrestling a boat. Wonderful.Getting setup. My daughter (who is seven) and I can park our car and be on the water in just about 15 minutes. It’s great. We can get in a paddle after work/school with just about the same ease as having hard boats without all the extra weight, transportation issues etc.A couple of things that maybe aren’t the best, but I really don’t care:The paddles are terrible. They are plastic and aluminum 5 stage, short paddles. They suck. You can get way better for 30-40 bucks on here. Do that, problem solved.Long term durability. We’ve had them out a handful of times and I can see scuffs and fold marks already. But you have to remember this is an inflatable boat. They just aren’t going to last forever. These are tougher than most I’ve seen and I if I get a couple of seasons out of them at this price point, I’m happy.Over all, the only thing I am upset about is that I waffled on this purchase for so long. These watercraft have quickly become an integral part of my family’s summer and we will enjoy them for as long as we can.Well done Intex, Well done.

I've had this for about a month now and it's perfect. I've been on several different lakes now with it. It's very easy to setup and use. Weight capacity is good me and my wife ended up taking our 20 year old son out with us and it carried us three just fine, but I would say it's best with two people. The size is great it holds all of our gear and is still easy to use. I think it's the best value for a kayak of it's size. Also have gotten many compliments from people with hard shell kayaks. You will not regret purchasing this kayak.

I waited to post a review until at least one season of use (and was a lot}. Very sturdy, durable, and easy to prepare going in the water. I mostly went in lakes, and easy rivers with minimal movement from motor boats (couple times in Long Island Sound- which has currents/ tides from the Atlantic). Having the two options of a shallow or deep skeg, made it possible to go in almost any body of water with other crafts' activity (though not great for rough current, and waves). Do not underestimate the durability, it's a workhorse and seemingly indestructible for an inflatable. It doesn't move nearly as fast as a hard kayak, but it's transportable and fits in any vehicle (probably literally); which is great if your driving and are spontaneous enough to get into a lake or river when that wasn't at all related to your destination. I've never kayaked before, so I had to know what I was getting myself into, I've watched Youtube videos ("Paddle Tv" and several others, was a great educational tool). Then I researched inflatables to nauseum (reviews; I compared ALL specs, features, costs, the option of available future accessories, etc.). This kayak and manufacturer was not the absolute top of the line, but I wanted above all, the most dependable, and durable inflatable, (being almost 6' and over 230lbs- I couldn't rely on marketing ads for assurance they were being honest), but I didn't want to spend over $1000 for something I never tried doing, so I went with the second best (based off all my research), it has not disappointed and I made a wise and great decision. HOWEVER, after having kayaked my second season, I can form a good opinion of it's quality (already covered above); but is now for the (somewhat constructive) criticism... after paddling for a while, the clips that secure the seat backs are located in the middle on each side (inside the seating area) began digging into the sides of my legs (I had to continuously reposition how I was sitting), and while paddling, my knuckles periodically scraped the accessory track located on the top of the sides, which intermediate kayakers may have a reason why I'm "paddling wrong", but this isn't the case, it's the location of the track. These two reasons limited kayaking time to no more than two hours (with constant repositioning). I need to find a solution of how to cover the clips with a soft material. This being said, I since bought a hard kayak, but still use this kayak a lot. Sorry this review was so long, but there may be people considering a kayak for the first time, but my specific situations may resonate with those new to kayaking (like I was, and somewhat are still). Hope this helps.

For what this product cost, I was astonished at how well its taken abuse. I used it for a week on a salt water ocean bay with an adult and 2 kids in it.It's so functional that it is easy to forget its an inflated rubber boat and not an indestructible plastic kayak.We discovered that in use, as long as you don't take the same grounding risks you would with a plastic kayak (like grounding it on a rocky beach and tearing a hole in it), its an excellent value and very mobile in its backpack.A few things did immediately break- the rope safety straps on the ends are melted together and not tied, this broke instantly towing an 80lb kid in surf. Some buckles slipped off on the backpack, and you need to remember that the collapsible paddle is not as robust as a solid one for forcing you off an obstacle.Also the pack is heavy and I highly recommend opening pre trip, practicing deflation and rolling uo to repack, and removing all the parts you don't think you will need. There's a lot of fishing specific stuff we didn't need that I was worried might damage the kayak material jammed in there.Also, drain the boat before deflating it! Great fun, may get another for rest of family

Amazing boat. Used it several times this summer. It is light, it is quick to inflate, easy to paddle and quite compact. It is comfortable to be seated in. There are several minor issues - inflatable seats are fixed with velcro and straps, straps work great, but velcro does not hold if they are inflated well enough.

Yes, I’ve been reading a lot of reviews, and I always read the bad ones first. But there were so many good ones, that I gambled I’m going to get one of the good kayaks. I was wrong. And please, see the other 1 star reviews – I’m not the only one!Summary: 1 hole in the inside of the base hub (where you’d sit) at 2nd inflation/1st time we were supposed to go on water. Multiple holes in the carrying bag.Story: We are in CoVID-19 times… So we were very excited to receive this kayak, our kind of only “vacation”. The day after receiving the kayak we did a first inflation on our lawn, using the pump provided: inflation was fast, deflation was fast. A lot of leg room. We were careful to put the kayak on nice grass, and took off our footwear. Two days later, we went to a lake and inflated the kayak. As we were done, my friend said I didn't inflate the base hull well enough and should inflate more before taking the water. As I was doing so, I heard a little air flow - about 2' away from the pump. We figured out there was a little hole! on the inside of the hull base! not the part that may have scraped something on the outside of the bottom… That was totally unexpected! I didn’t notice it 2 days earlier, maybe because I did the trial inflation/deflation fast, and this time I took longer to do the inflation, enough for the base to begin deflating. Anyway, at this point, I’ve been having the kayak for a few days, and the first time I’m taking it to the water it has a hole in a place that has not touched anything rough! For a $300+ kayak, needless to say I want my money back! I would have accepted an exchange, but at this point, 1 week later, the kayak is out of stock without any indication when it would be available again… So I’m returning it, to at least get my money back. I’m very upset, as I can’t get a replacement these days. Here goes my “vacation”!!! And while we’re at it, let’s mention the carrying bag also has multiple hole! Again, that bag was used a total of 2 times: to bring the kayak to the lake, and back to my garden. I didn’t expect high quality of bag, but that’s beyond crap quality… Included: Video of the hole, and photo with the 3 biggest bag holes highlighted.Otherwise, yes, the kayak is heavy in its big box. I’m going to have to struggle quite a bit to bring it back to the Amazon Hub Locker+ (which is located in a heavy traffic city area, so I need to park the car and walk with this heavy box to the Locker…Joy!!!)

I needed an easier option for transporting my traditional kayak. Decided to try an inflatable. This does not disappoint. It feels slow in the water compared to what I am used to, but it is so sturdy and comfortable. It truly is easy to inflate and deflate. Impossible to fit back into the tote bag, but you don’t really need to. It’s easy to pickup and carry. Definitely not sorry I bought it.

I received this kayak as a Father’s Day gift, and I absolutely love it! I took it out fishing, and it exceeded my expectations. It’s very stable, comfortable, and roomy enough for two people. It tracks well on the water and gave me a lot of confidence, even while moving around to cast and reel in fish. It made my fishing trip much more enjoyable. I highly recommend this kayak to anyone looking for a stable and fun tandem kayak for fishing or recreational paddling. Great value for the price!P.S.One small recommendation: if you plan to use it for fishing, it’s a good idea to place a rubber mat on the floor to protect the kayak from fish fins, hooks, or sharp gear.

The kayak is well packaged complete with a holder for phone and 2 fishing rods. The oars seem flimsy but should be ok for casual kayaking. Serious kayakers should get their own oars. Overall the material seems tough although I have not taken it out on the water yet. So far it’s good value for the money.

Feels really solid, doesn't bend or sink in. Tried with my two little kids on a sea and on a river - brilliant. A bit heavier tha I expected but that just confirms durability of materials. Paddles really good considering the price of the whole lot. Pump that comes with it very efficient and I love the fact it's both - inlet and outlet of the air - easier do deflate.Just great

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Excelente producto, muy facil de inflar con una resistencia excelente, lo he usado en lagos y presas cerca de mi ciudad y ha sido una grata experiencia. Recomiendo una vez adquirido ver tutoriales de como inflarlo, como doblarlo y que hacer y no hacer para que les dure mucho tiempo

Ce kayak est parfait pour nous qui sommes deux femmes. Très facile et rapide à gonfler et en utilisant la jauge fournie pas de risque de surgonflage.Nous avons eu la bonne surprise de recevoir le modèle 2021 avec améliorations !Nous n’avons pas eu de problème d’accessoires arrivés cassés ou grosse ponction sur les flanches du kayak.Il y avait quelques traces creuses dans le pvc mais qui semblent s’être résorbées au fil ds gonflages.Ce n’est pas un kayak de compétition professionnelle mais pour une balade sur un lac ou une découverte de « sentier maritime » sur une rivière il fait amplement le travail !Sur l’eau il est très stable. Nous utilisons le grand aileron et c’est vraiment un plus car la direction est très fluide et droite. Le kayak est très réactif et chaque coup de rame ne fait tourner exagérément le bateau à droite et à gauche.Le support gps peut aussi bien se clipper à l’avant qu’à l’arrière dans les trous prévus pour les cannes à pêches, et en inclinant bien la tige modulable ça ne gène pas pour pagailler.Le kayak est étroit ce qui permet une bonne mise à l’eau des pagaies sans s’incliner, contrairement au modèle Explorer qui est plus large et sur lequel il semble falloir faire plus d’effort.De retour de promenade, on le sèche bien partout (dégonflé c’est plus facile pour accéder aux plis intérieur et côtés du plancher) avec une serviette absorbante microfibre (achetée au rayon voiture !) et le tour est joué en moins de 10 mn.Pour le rangement, nous utilisions au début la fonction « dégonflage » de la pompe et mettions un point d’honneur à faire le vide d’air et replacer le kayak dans ses plis originaux. Mais c’est une erreur de ne pas laisser un tout petit peu d’air dans le kayak et de vouloir le replier comme s’il était sorti de l’usine. Ça le fragilise car ça oblige à forcer pour plier et le PVC n’aime pas ça.Maintenant on ouvre les valves qu’on bloque en position « ouverture » avec le 1/4 de tour à droite, on attend que l’air soit sorti. On retourne le kayak, on replie la partie longue droite sur la partie longue gauche. On replie 2 fois le nez de devant vers le centre pour chasser l’air qui reste en surplus, puis 2 fois le nez de derrière vers le centre. On referme les valves en glissant ses mains à l’intérieur et on finit en juxtaposant les deux parties pliées l’une sur l’autre comme un livre fermé.C’est expliqué plus ou moins comme ça dans le manuel, mais à chacun de trouver sa méthode. Celle-ci fonctionne pour nous et ça tient tellement mieux dans le sac fourni que lorsqu’on essayait de le replier comme à l’origine !Tout tient parfaitement dans le sac fourni (rames démontées, support gps, cale-pieds, sièges gonflables...) et on peut encore ajouter des choses (genre serviette microfibre...).Un peu lourd mais facile à mettre dans le coffre de la voiture...et en route pour une prochaine utilisation !On est ravies de sa qualité pour l’usage qu’on en fait !Bien utilisé en conditions de navigation sans rochers affleurants et bien entretenu, ce kayak semble parti pour durer des années sans problème.