Sevylor Quikpak K1 1-Person Kayak Blue, 8'7" x 3'

OK, when I bought this, none of these reviews helped me at all, so I will give a very honest review, that hopefully will help some ppl with their purchase decisions. Let me begin by saying I'm a big girl. I am 38 years old, 5'5 355 pounds, and 44DDDD. Certainly, that's relevant I will explain why in a few moments. Since its weight capacity is 400 lbs, and it says it can support two people, I bought it Using a hard shell kayak without spending $500+ is a great way to check out if I enjoy or could use a hard shell kayak. So let's take a closer look at set up The process is fairly straightforward. This is a heavy chair when folded up, so if you are weak or have any mobility problems, this might be too much This is what I laid out in my living room and played it loud. The chambers are divided into two large ones and three small ones. The only reason I chose to do it at home rather than on the water was that I was so unsure I could handle it all by myself. positioned it so it faces forward and came out from behind the driver's seat to the front seat in front of the passenger by throwing it up and assembling it. Since I wasn't able to see out the back of my boat but I was only traveling a mile, my boat launch was very convenient as it was located on a very slow flowing river. The road being incline made my boat ride much more easy. This was my first time on this thing, and I was nervous to see if I would make any kind of mistake or flip over. As far as I was concerned, I would just shoulder the seat and lean forward. One motion is required to sit. It is done. Because the board was inflatable and somewhat flexible, I was able to get my leg over it and adjust my position in the water while straddling it. The middle sinks a little in the center, as stated in another review. Even though my rear was soaked, I was glad to be on board. Since the middle had sunk slightly, both the front and back ends of the boat were lifted a bit out of the water. The honesty part is, I'm a top-heavy person, my chest gets in the way a little, and so does my belly. However, I can sit straight up on the floor with my legs together, in front of me, but it isn't all that comfortable. The kayak's leg rests made it difficult to balance, which makes it inappropriate for someone who carries most of their weight in their belly. You might be better off going out in a canoe if you carry most of your weight in your belly. There is little support for the back of the seat With my legs straight out but open, I sat slightly off the ground with my feet hanging slightly off the ground. It was much easier to do this way, and also gave me greater After paddling around for two minutes, I got up and went swimming. During my first trip, I spent 5 hours in the air. Had a few close calls, but never flipped. A little adventure that I had made made me quite happy. On my return to the ramp, I found it a little difficult to exit the kayak at first. My entire body was wet when I was dripping, so I moved to water that was just about to my knees. To stand up, I used the paddle as leverage, rocked forward and stood up while using it as leverage. A word or two about the kayak itself A very durable material. It is made from heavy-duty material. It did not frighten me that it would tear or snag. People larger than 5'8" will have no use for the drink holder. I like the paddle for my first paddle, but I think I'll want better quality as I progress. All in all, you might consider it a safe way to learn if you are a beginner. The scuba diving you need when the water is still and flat. What is the weight rating for 400 pounds? In my opinion, it is around 300 lbs body weight max, with about 25 lbs gear divided between the two axles A bit of weight distribution at the back ends would help balance things out. The best part is that it's relaxing, fun, and it's not too expensive It's good to get some exercise.

Hattie Schroeder

| Dec 08, 2020

It was just two days ago that I received this, and today I was on the lake! My bicycle has been put on 9 miles and I can honestly say I recommend it. The following (pictures included)
I thought you might find it useful to start out by stating 5'10", 200 lbs with a 36" inseam, I am a 5'10, 200 lb woman. I do have long legs, so yes, I do. I found this to be a perfect fit. In fact, I even let my 6'5 brother sit on it while I had it out on the lawn, and it was comfortable for him too. I also did not sink at all, and the only time I got soaked was when I stopped being careful when I got off while the wind blew a bit. Okay, now let's look at the kayak In a similar way, the material is strong, and our dock master approved it without hesitation. Since it has four (five) individual compartments, it will remain inflated if anything were to happen. There is nothing to be concerned about. All the other reviews are accurate. The paddle is too flimsy and comes apart My existing yellow/black one matched perfectly. I was lucky to already own one like this. The inflatable pool is incredibly simple to set up. It only takes about five minutes to inflate, as you'll see in the pictures. After you know how to do it, it will take you about 7 minutes. I learned how to pack and unpack it on my front lawn and tested it before I went to the lake. The pump is easy to use, and has a "deflate" setting so that I could easily get all the air out and pack it back up in the backpack. As far as that backpack/seat goes There is no better way to describe this than "COMFY"! It was not tough at all like hard shell kayaks I have used. Indeed, I did just over 9 miles in it just now, and it was way more comfortable than most. A very clever design, and it is easy to fold the deflated kayak back up into a compact shape to fit inside the back of the pack. This makes it even easier to deflate, fold, and store the bag I say to you, go for it! There is no difference between the color you see and the actual color. There is a bright teal and a bright yellow in it. There is a lot of beauty here. Shipped in a box inside another shipping box, it came packaged in its own Item arrived intact and well-packaged. I am very happy with how quickly I received it! I was able to follow the instructions easily. The instructions do mention that the PSI should be inflated to a specific level. In the end, I tried to always make sure that it was firm, but not to the point of popping, like the seams of an air mattress. The actual rowing on the lake is a little different After initially noticing that it is not a hard shell and that it doesn't row like a hard shell, I quickly became aware of its differences. In response to paddling, it responds very quickly. Basically, what happens is that the front end moves side to side. Usually, this means you're paddling too hard, but it's going to happen no matter what if you want to move forward. Once I stopped paddling, it would start spinning on its own, so I had to stop paddling slowly while making sure that I was standing straight and that I wasn't moving. As I was sitting on it, it tilted to the right a little bit - probably because of how I sat on it There were few dribbles inside the kayak, just splashing and drips from the paddles. I will have to play around with that even more on my next run. Never once did I have any water splash over me. The quality of this CD is great, so I'm not sure what else I can say about it, except that it's absolutely awesome. The purchase was 100% worth it! A quick update This boat has brought me out in the sun a number of times now, and so far there haven't been any leaks or issues with it. It's definitely me leaning to the right when I'm standing there. I haven't had the issue since. What a great idea!.

Elisa Stark

| Apr 13, 2021

I urge you to read this! I wouldn't recommend buying this if you're planning to use it in any state parks. An officer at a Georgia state park gave me a verbal warning for using a device that was not certified or compliant with the U. S. I spoke with the Coast Guard and was told it is illegal to use this kayak at a park in the United States. Since I was not on the water, I was able to avoid being approached by the officer. It is likely that I would have received a citation if I had As he pointed out, all of these "Red Flags" emerged as signs that he needed to examine my so-called kayak. The first clue had to do with the air valves. A lock does not exist on them. According to the police officer, I was in need of an inflatable kayak with a two-part The lock I mean is a hard plastic system for twisting. The locks on these are not working. There is only a soft rubber seal on them. It was also the material that raised a red flag. His eyes could see that the material was too thin and not well-coated from a distance of several feet. Finally, the serial numbers on the back of the device were bogus, and they meant The salesman told me I could use this overpriced flotation device only in a swimming pool or on a private lake. Furthermore, he gave me a demonstration of a certified inflatable boat (an Intex kayak), and I have to say that it's a world of difference regarding safety and quality. There are several components worth pointing out, including the thickness of the plastic/rubber, the locking air valves, and the United States marks. The serial number for the United States Coast Guard. I find the bogus serial number and the fake "Certified" seal to be the most annoying. Buying this item didn't make me happy in the least. This product was returned for a full refund I was thankful for it. As it turned out, I bought a real Kayak for $75 more than I had planned on spending. There are plenty of other devices that are less expensive, safer, and compliant that you can use instead of an inflatable.

Vada McGowan

| Jul 16, 2021