INTEX 68309EP Excursion Pro K2 Inflatable Kayak Set: Includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperTough PVC – Adjustable Bucket Seat – 2-Person – 400lb Weight Capacity

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 water Very 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.

After 3 years of use across multiple great lakes, inland lakes, and rivers, I am extremely pleased with this boat. I've had no issues with the durability of the boat having set it up and broke it down on a number of trips. Setup and breakdown is easy with the included pump, which can be used for both inflation and deflation, as well as pumping water our of the craft it that becomes necessary. For that reason I always keep the pump in the boat when paddling. I've used the boat both in a single person, and a 2 person configuration right up to the 400lb limit with no issue. (6'1" 230lb and 5'3" 130lb passangers + some cargo) The smart phone holder, and other accessories are well built and functional. I'd love to find a good cup holder that can attach to the included accessory bar. If and when I do manage to wear this boat out, I would definitely purchase again. Great value.

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.

Excelente kayak, muy buena estabilidad, cómodidad para pescar.

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

Es un kayak súper práctico, de muy buena calidad , el precio un poco elevado , es ideal para recreación, aún no lo hemos usado para pescar pero se ve resistente , es muy práctico para transportar inflar y desinflar, nos gustó mucho !!

Great looking item. Can't wait to try it out!