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Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set with Aluminum Oars

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$ 99.06

Score By Feature

Based on 26,322 ratings
Easy to inflate
8.78
Maneuverability
8.69
Leg room
8.12
Stability
7.66

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Product Description

The rugged yet lightweight kayak is constructed from lightweight welded material and features a vibrant graphic for added safety on a lake or slow moving river.
An inflatable I beam floor adds stability to the cockpit, which is designed for comfort and maximum space. Providing excellent movement in all directions, skegs can be removed
With the cargo net you can store extra gear and the grab line at both ends of the kayak with the inflatable seat you can relax on your back
The oar is 84 inches long and comes with a repair patch, a hand pump with a high output, and a rugged vinyl construction.
The dimensions of this table are 30 by 15 by 108 inches (W x H x D), with 27 chairs. It can hold a maximum weight of 220 pounds and weighs 2 pounds

Questions & Answers

When it is travelling down a river where rocks may be in the way, how does it work?

This kayak has been in my possession for 3 years now. Before it, I had a model (I gave it to a friend) that I had for two years. They have held up beautifully, even after having been beached and speeding across the shallow rocks on my scoot. I have run into branches and twigs, submerged logs and snails, and other sharp edges with absolutely no tears or cuts, The only issue is that i myself do not fit comfortably in this thing, because I weigh 40 pounds over the weight limit and I usually carry around 20 lbs. The weight of me and my stuff is 30 pounds. I love that it fits easily into the trunk and is easily stowed away in its bag. As soon as/if the pop's again, I'd like to get

A part we lost on our Intex Challenger K2 kayak has been lost, did you know it could be bought as ?

The 12181 on the Intex website fits a 6" skeg, so check there if you are looking for it. There is a price of $3 for one, plus $5 for shipping as of 7/1/19. Here's the link Go to http//www. The replacement part can be found at www.intexcorp.com Sporting goods/parts Series of goods/sports The boat/kayak 12181- The skeg As a result- Paddle a kayak

Selected User Reviews For Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set with Aluminum Oars

I give you a very detailed review and tips on how to dry this kayak efficiently under the sun in less than 30 minutes
5/5

Here are some of the items on this list ** - The following items are included with the inflatable kayak *It is important to have a Skeg (to keep your kayak straight in the water) The following is a list of accessories
-*-1 Set of collapsible oars- Inflatable seat with a canopy*- You'll need 1 green inflatable piece of equipment for the front of your kayak. Kit of repair parts - 1 There will be one instruction manual* The bag can be used as a carry-on — - By the way, this pump is incredibly fast, so it comes with a hose attachment. ** - The following items you will also need A clear, plastic measuring tape which will not be used after you make this first time ** - A life jacket (PFD) is necessary for all water activities. The towel should be large and absorbent so that it can be used to dry and wipe your kayak before storage. ** - If using a ziplock bag or water bottle- For your smartphone and other items, you will need a waterproof case. ** - Screen of the sun - I would like something to drink*- An area on the water where the winds speed factor is less than 12 mph, where you can take the kayak out. A brief overview Intex Challenger K1 Kayaks were purchased the same weekend as they arrived and were taken out for a test drive the following weekend. After all, it ended up being a 3-pack Kayaking session ended up being a three-hour affair because we got so much enjoyment out of The cost was 49 dollars. In spite of both positive and negative reviews, I could not resist buying them when they were on sale for $99 each. What I took away from this entire experience is how glad I am that I decided to take The purchase of this item is among the best I've ever The following are advantages of this feature This is what I found to be positive in my review It was better than I expected in terms of QUALITY. Taking kayaks apart and reassembling them is also pretty simple, according to YouTube, but I haven't needed to do this yet because my kayaks haven't developed any defects. As long as they are sturdy and the fabric is thick enough, I simply yell at my dogs not to jump into the kennel when they are there, but it's no problem for me. It is actually easier to use the COLLAPSIBLE OARS than I think. I was able to assemble them without any problems. I didn't feel like my hands were clipped or As far as the water is concerned, they actually felt great. As a result of the other reviews, I had concerns about the oars, and I thought I would have to go to Walmart to buy another one, but they work great and are much better than expected. But I do think you would move faster if you had better paddles. of these boxes were no more than 20 lbs, fit in a bag, and were very compact! Using it as a kayak would not be as easy as throwing it over my back and biking to the lake, but because it is so compact, it is great for just throwing it into the trunk and taking the inflatable kayak whenever the mood strikes us. It took awhile to figure things out the first time, and I even got annoyed at the vague instructions, but after that, I was able to pump up the main kayak in less than 2 minutes and have it out on the water in less than 5 minutes - using only the pump that was provided. My first thought was that I would have to use an electric pump, but that wasn't necessary. Because it came with a manual pump that worked so well and so fast, I was thinking of using it for my inflatable bed when I went camping too (or should I say glamping? Because the Boston Cap has only one way for air to enter when you are pumping, you don't have to worry about air escaping when you close the cap since you only breathe in one direction. Pumping the kayak opens up two main compartments - one is for the base, and the other is As a matter of fact, I counted the pumps we had that worked Pumps for the base are 63, and pumps for the top are 44. Having this number helps me keep track of my kayak's rubber and its condition in spite of the fact that it is silly to think it will always be the same. There was no problem with the SKEG staying in place. There was a time when I had to check on it once in a while to ensure This has been going on for a while. It does not cause me any problems If you inflate the bottom as well, you can inflate the INFLATABLE SEAT quite high, as many people have commented. Our decision was to merely inflate the back portion of the seat, as other people had also suggested. I like how comfortable it is. The SPACE FOR THE LEGS is okay, but the space around the knees is too small. Five feet one inch and five feet five inches tall, respectively. However, there is this inflatable green triangle/oblong-shaped thing that you can find in the parking lot It is the kind of thing that everyone wonders Rather than attaching to your kayak, it slides into the front. It was originally so it would be easier for short people's legs, but now I realize that there are two reasons. This lifts up the front of the car I've also opted to only open the top portion of my kayak a little bit, so the water will keep away, and This lifts the front of the kayak to prevent your legs from getting pinched, and it makes sure that the kayak doesn't feel too restricted when you sit in it. With the towel, I was actually able to reach the ends of it easily, making it easier to get to the ends of the towel (not necessary, but more to come With this inflatable kayak, you can cruise incredibly fast. As soon as you get going, you begin to pick up speed. A very good job was done with the tracking. I would give it directions I wanted it to go in, but it never went off course The car sped along the track and made effortless turns. As if it were my own, I felt at home with it. WINDS were about 9 or 10mph with gusts to 12mph by the end of the week Approximately 15 mph. When boats with motors are close by there are significant waves once in a while. We had a great time sailing our kayaks through it all, with only a little bit of resistance towards In some instances, we feared that our kayaks were going to flip over as a result of some of the waves, but we did not stay to see what would happen. The following cons are to be considered The following are some cons and suggestions It is not that great to carry around the CARRYING BAG that is supplied. I think this reminds of the bags people use for groceries that are made from recycled materials. The grocery bags made from recycled plastic are likely to be more durable. In spite of the size and quality, the bag is big enough for daily use. The replacement bag would not be a waste of money for me. They do tend to lean to the right with these kayaks! It did not seem like I would be able to do this, Both of us were able to adjust to the slight skew of the kayak after only 2 minutes in the water. It is natural for you to lean more in one direction than another. It is more likely that you will notice yourself pulling with one oar more than the other. Neither of us held the oars up, but held them down to the right to account for the paddling balance. There's really no need to worry about it, it's just so natural. As soon as you start paddling, you'll forget about it. Also, there was a suggestion to let out a little air and/or get out and adjust the bottom. Though I have not tried it yet, it might be worth considering. For our kayaks, the tilt is very little, and it doesn't matter how much we deflate or inflate it or how much we move it however, we have never really figured out how As long as it is as it is, we just accept it. It's going to be so far away you won't notice it so soon after you set out. My wife fell out of her kayak when she did it for the first time. I wasn't watching, so I don't know how she did it. We didn't flip over in the middle of the lake, but she FLIP over just when she climbed into it. As she sat on the edge, perhaps she got too close to the edge? There is no answer to that question. Her description of how it changed direction wasn't very good, since she was just as stunned by it. Kayaks are light enough to be flipped back over with ease. However, I don't know if this should be classified as a pro or a con since imagine what would happen if you flip over in the middle of a kayaking trip. The only way for you to get back in your kayak would be to wait for other people to save you if you don't know how to flip it over and climb back in. Let's imagine you're in the middle of an inflatable kayak that flips A float at a water park will probably be easy to get back on - if anything, it may be a regular one. You may need to move the kayak while it is filled with water, or not. Although I have never really used it and have never encountered the problem, I will update the review as soon as it arises. In fact, it was quite confusing to FOLD the kayak up again. You will do what you think is best and get on with it if you are like my wife. The more I am a pain the more I am a pain It describes a Since I had no idea about it, I had to follow the steps as they were laid out. know that my kayak will last much longer than my wife's as she will not have to deal with any rust. The person I took advice from led me to take photos of how it was open so that I could fold it back up precisely as it was. It won't take long to stop using the pictures after a few tries. When it is folded back up the way it was originally folded it will do two things Make sure the skeg area is protected. 3. compress the kayak so it can be stowed in the bag that it came with, and 4. be sure to keep the kayak dry while paddling. To avoid creating new edges or corners that could be sharp and cause punctures as a result of the new edges. It's no big deal if it gets folded into thirds or thrown in the trunk if you don't care about that kind of stuff. Also, my wife finds that to be convenient. I love it. But if I think about it a bit more, I might just do what my wife does and fold it in thirds the long way and place it in the trunk. It may last for a longer time if it does not fold a lot. *PUMPING with the supplied pump is so simple and awesome, but it is embarrassing to pump with a tiny little thing and have your feet on the teeny part of it. The bases are so tiny. There will be a time when you want to not place both feet on the base or just use your hands to pump since you're so much cooler than that, but then it will dawn on you that you just want it to be over with and in the water quickly. Eventually, the kayak will be pumped with both feet on the base, and you will be sitting there with your butt jutting up in the air, pumping furiously. It looks just as embarrassing as it is. That's what I've witnessed others do before. Honestly, it was two minutes of embarrassing moments. Every single one. A single person. When you can get past that embarrassment, the pump has such a nice design that you'll love it and want to carry it everywhere you travel. Let me walk on that pump one more time. Specifically, I meant that the pump is fast and has all the attachments you'll ever need for your As a result, it is excellent for floats as well! In contrast, the plastic of the pump is of a really poor quality - It is a feeling and a light You are weighing.

Edited by We experienced some difficulties when it came to drying the Kayaks the first time. It was only after I found the fastest and most efficient method that I was able to accomplish Each kayak will require an absorbent, large towel, sun protection, and 10-to 15% more water than usual You have 30 minutes left. I. 1. Maintain a constant pressure in the kayak. Get rid of the skeg on your It's perfectly okay for the kayak to be located on a slope down the long way (it doesn't have to be an amazing slope) so that the water inside of it For those without slopes, you can tilt your kayak against the cool side of your car (that way, the metal won't get so hot, melting the rubber off your kayak) or against a wall - the long-axis channel will work. I shall proceed. Alternatively, prop it up at one end with a duffel or something like that. The third point Toweling the end of the bucket where the water rolls down is a convenient way to prevent dripping. Having short arms makes it difficult, so you'll need to rely on the green thing to assist you, but otherwise just stuff it gently all the way down 3.
You want to expose it to the sun for about five minutes (Let some air out if your kayak starts to inflate in the heat, so it doesn't over-inflate. The balloon will inflate by itself). The fifth point. Depending on the amount of water present, you may have to wipe it off with your towel. 5. See 6. You should remove the towel, wipe off the remaining water, and squeeze it to dry completely. The seventh point. Overturn the kayak by flipping it over and flipping all the way over Repeat steps 2 to 6 for another 5 inches and the other end (keep going until all 5 inches are inserted) You have 10 minutes to spare. Be sure to place a towel in there so that it can catch the water BEFORE turning it over. The water in a tub will want to be removed, which might seem unnecessary, but believe me, if you have water you want to remove it as much as possible. The 8th point. Assuming that the front side of your kayak is dry, simply wipe it off with a towel if any water remains. I am 9. After flipping the kayak onto its back (where the skeg goes) and drying it off for another 5 or 10 minutes, place it on a flat surface (or lean it, it doesn't matter). This is 10. You may need to wipe off excess water if Make sure you have adequate time to dry the kayaks, but don't leave the kayaks out in direct sunlight for too long if you don't need You may need to release some air if the kayak is inflating too much during hot weather. The content of this post looks like I've broken it into many steps, but I have simply broken it down into those Basically, it takes no more than 30 minutes while you are enjoying a beer or whatever you barely even need to pay attention. In addition, it matters whether or not you have sun. It has so been hot and so dry in Arizona that everything has been dried off in about 10 days In all, I spent 20 minutes with you. Please provide any additional suggestions ** - Then, you might want to take a picture/make a video of how the kayak unfolds so you can fold it back up again the way it was folded. ** - You should practice opening and assembling this kayak one more time (or more if you need to) while you are So it makes it easier when you go out on the water because you don't have to figure out what goes where, so you can get a feel for what you should put where The inflation/underinflation rate It's just right/inflation Know what it's like to be under inflation, and how to fold it up afterwards. ** - The kayak should be inflated overnight in your home when you first receive it so that you can tell if there are any major leaks or if there are no leaks ** - Be careful around sharp things/jagged surfaces in order to prevent your inflatable kayak from getting damaged. ** - The how-to video for repairing a leak in a kayak can be found on YouTube. You can do it in 2 minutes and may only need 2 minutes to repair it. ** - You should bring a repair kit to be on the safe side. ** - With the supplied air pump, you can inflate and deflate the device incredibly quickly and easily. The battery is not needed! In this manual, you will find the following information It took me some time to figure out what the instructions meant. As soon as I read it, but once I knew what was what, and knew where everything was, and got the first one inflated and deflated, I realized that the manual couldn't have been more detailed than it needed Don't let up now. There are all the instructions It may be necessary to use ctrl+find, but you'll still find it fun. Willow Beach, Arizona - A trip to Willow Beach Marina in Arizona was on the agenda. There are some things you should be aware of if you go to there. You will pay an entrance fee of $20 per vehicle (there is an option to purchase an annual pass for For those who do not wish to compete with motorized vehicles in the water, Sundays and Mondays are designated as the days when no motorized vehicles are allowed Sports that you bring with you on the water). Third, make sure the weather is favorable, especially in the case of wind. If you keep the speed at Willow Beach Marina below 12 mph, you will be fine. As a final note, the area is monitored, so you should purchase a $15 life jacket from Walmart or else they WILL cite you if they have to remind you more than once about wearing your life jacket.

Ivory Sanford
Ivory Sanford
| Jan 12, 2021
Easily transportable, easy to store, and easy to use A list of recommended extra gear is included in the review
5/5

This model of Intex Challenger 1 is owned by three of us Two of the kayaks are for one person and two for the other.

Paisleigh York
Paisleigh York
| Nov 07, 2020
It's a kayak! Just grab it! The next time you think back, you'll thank me! This is amazing! 60 dollars spent the best way I've ever spent money
5/5

While I was out on the lake, I also received tons of compliments. I love this kayak for the following reasons As a woman, 1) here are my basic characteristics- Even though I am strong, I can't carry a kayak made of hard plastic. Kayaks this light are a real treat! '2) It is very fast to inflate and deflate '3) It fits in the back of my Lexus NX 200t ' 4) I can kayak with my dog ' while he rests and watches the birds. Whenever he uses the kayak, I am not concerned about punctures from his nails. There are 5 things you need to know about it 5) It's safe and sturdy 6) It's fun! Now goes to Amazon and click "Buy"! It will arrive within The weekend will come and you will be out on the lake.

Novah Carey
Novah Carey
| May 07, 2021

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