Brand | Intex |
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Item Weight | 26 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Green/Blue |
Style | 1-Person |
Seating Capacity | 1 |
Weight Limit | 220 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 108"L x 30"W x 13"H |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23.23 x 16.2 x 8.7 inches |
Package Weight | 11.98 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 108 x 30 x 13 inches |
Brand Name | Intex |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | 90-Day Limited Manufacturer |
Model Name | Challenger |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Intex |
Part Number | 68305EP |
Model Year | 2013 |
Included Components | skeg |
Size | K1: 1-Person |
Sport Type | Kayaking |
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INTEX Challenger Inflatable Kayak Series: Includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seat with Backrest – Removable Skeg – Cargo Storage Net
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Brand | Intex |
Item Weight | 26 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Green/Blue |
Style | 1-Person |
About this item
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- Kayak has a 220-pound capacity making it great for boating and fishing on lakes or mild rivers; Weighs 27 pounds and is U.S. Coast Guard I.D and TUV-approved
- Comfortable and spacious cockpit with inflatable seats, backrests, and a cargo net to keep personal belongings in the boat; Streamline design for easy paddling and removable skeg for directional stability
- Inflatable I beam floor for comfort and rigidity, streamlined design for easy paddling, grab lines on both ends, and made of rugged tough 30 gauge vinyl for durability; Noticeable graphics give a sporty flair and maximize safety on the water
- Strong molecular structure of this plastic makes it highly resistant to damage from abrasion, impact, and sunlight special PVC plastic material also allows more air pressure for greater rigidity while maintaining the PVC material's natural flexibility and
- Easy-to-store and carry package includes Challenger K1 kayak, 86-inch aluminum oar, High capacity/output hand pump with 2 quick fill, fast deflate Boston valves on main hull chamber, repair patch kit and carry bag; Dimensions (LxWxH): 108 x 30 x 13 inches
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ASIN | B00177J4JS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Date First Available | October 29, 2008 |
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Customers like the ease of inflation, portability, and value of the kayak. They mention that it inflated quite easily and quickly, is easy to carry, and is well worth the small investment. Customers are also satisfied with ease of use, and quality. However, some disagree on storage space, and stability.
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Customers like the inflation of the boat. They mention that it inflated quite easily and quickly, and the pump is easy and efficient. They also say that it deflated even faster in just a few seconds.
"...The pump looked puny, but actually pumped up the kayak super quick and with little effort, the handy little clear strip to show how much to inflate..." Read more
"...The kayak inflated easily and quickly in under 10 minutes...." Read more
"...It is extremely easy to blow up and deflate. When I'm deflating it I fold the bow and the stern and then roll it...." Read more
"...We have enjoyed it more than 5 times so far on rivers and lakes! Easy to inflate, easy for us to carry on our own (we are women in our 50's), stable..." Read more
Customers find the value of the kayak to be great. They mention that it's affordable and a great way to test out kayaking before making a larger investment.
"...This was a great, affordable item for getting out and having fun!!!I posted some photos of me and my Mom on it in the Bay." Read more
"...A nice, inexpensive way to test out kayaking and see if it’s for you before dropping huge amounts of money on big plastic boat you have to store,..." Read more
"...If you are careful and pay a reasonable price, it is a great value for a kayak with paddles that has almost everything you'll need to get on the..." Read more
"...So far, we have found it to be well worth the small investment and minor hassles (and then some)!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the kayak. They say it's a decent kayak, with a nice paddle. They also appreciate the construction, saying it'll last a long time. Some customers say the kayak handles well, and the skeg keeps it straight. Overall, most are happy with the quality and value of the product.
"...We made it back with no problem and the kayak was in perfect condition...." Read more
"...could cause it to pop, but for some weekend lake paddling it’s super nice, and a ton of fun!..." Read more
"...Paddle is very nice quality. Based on comments from other kayakers and canoeists we met on our trips, I could have sold 20 of these...." Read more
"...It isn't professional grade, but for an entry level product to get you onto the water it is great...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the product. They say it's easy to inflate, carry, and store. They also appreciate the lightweight carrying case. Customers also say the concept is great for its portability, and it'll fit in a truck.
"...The kayak is light enough where we can just walk it down from our house to the bay, we did drive it the first time, but it was a pain to get it in..." Read more
"...after each use in the handy carry bag they provide and it’s super convenient to toss one ((or more)) in the truck of a small car and go off on..." Read more
"...It is easy to transport and store relative to a traditional option, and I believe even if I upgrade I might keep this for friends to try...." Read more
"...It's extremely portable and not too heavy, so you could hike out to an area and put it in the water...." Read more
Customers find the boat easy to use. They mention it's easy to set up and inflate, with a rudder that's simple to put on and take off. They also appreciate the speed and ease of assembly and inflation/deflation. Customers also say the boat tracks well on the water, and the Boston valves and supplied pump/fittings are quick and easy.
"...The kayak was easy to setup and we actually keep it inflated in the garage..." Read more
"...) It’s cheap, easy, and if you decide you don’t like it, you don’t have a giant plastic boat laying around you have to try and sell..." Read more
"...Once inflated, it was fairly easy for an adult and child to get onto the water (although no obvious handles like the k2 excursion)...." Read more
"...have to reach inside for the bottom chamber valve, but it's fairly easily accessible. Then flip it back over and fold the two halves together...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the kayak. They mention that it works surprisingly well, gets the job done just fine, and the pump works very well. Some say that the kayak still functions perfectly fine despite being slightly misshapen. They also say that it does very well in terms of storage.
"...may want to skip inflating bottom part of seat, but otherwise seems to work well...." Read more
"...This tandem inflatable worked perfectly. I had concerns that and inflatable: 1. would be slow and hard to paddle, 2...." Read more
"...The manual pump that it came with worked so well and so fast that I am thinking of using it for my inflatable bed for camping as well..." Read more
"...The manual air pumps work great, and once you get into a rhythm most people won't have an issue, but they aren't made for tall people and you will..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the kayak. Some mention that it's sturdy and substantial for an inflatable, while others say that it is flimsy and not conducive to an environment where it will not handle waves from boats. They also mention that the included pump seems fragile and that the kayak has no place for their feet.
"...They will also float for moment so you don’t have to panic if you drop it in the water. I can easily get up a nice little bit of speed with it...." Read more
"...For what it is, it does the job at an excellent price point. It isn't so flimsy that I feel it will easily puncture...." Read more
"...The only cons I have are that the included pump seems fragile and it would be very frustrating to have it break when at a kayak site trying to get..." Read more
"...Although mine seems to fit very securely, I did run aground twice in shallow water and found that the duct tape kept it on very securely in place...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storage space. Some mention that the storage bag is large enough that it is not terribly challenging to repack the kayak, while others say that it's a bit cramped, the area where your feet rest is terribly constricting, and the leg room is very very tight.
"...I found that I had more room for my legs, a completely normal center of gravity and didn't feel up too high or lean to either side...." Read more
"...Voila! It fits very nicely in the storage bag with enough room for a the accessories, without having to stuff things in.*********************..." Read more
"...It can be a little hard to squeeze in and out of, especially if you’ve got long legs like me ((I’m 5’10”)) but after a few tries I got the trick of..." Read more
"...The WEIGHT was maybe 20 lbs and fits in a bag! I wouldn’t throw it over my back and bike it to the lake, but it’s so compact!..." Read more
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The kayak was easy to setup and we actually keep it inflated in the garage (both stacked on top of each other with its chair slightly deflated and tucked inside the kayak) it has stayed inflated for weeks with no problems, I have found it more comfortable to leave the chair deflated a bit. The ore it came with is great and I have no problems using it (I did order some gloves, but that was primarily for the salt water). The pump looked puny, but actually pumped up the kayak super quick and with little effort, the handy little clear strip to show how much to inflate is useful and makes it easy to inflate it. The strings on top were great for keeping my stuff with me and I put some food in a a canvas bag and tucked it in there and it stayed in place.
The kayak is light enough where we can just walk it down from our house to the bay, we did drive it the first time, but it was a pain to get it in the car (I have a Ford Escape), I got it in but had to lower the back seats and push the front seat all the way forward. In the future I will deflate it slightly and fold it over in the back (especially now that I know how easy it is to inflate it).
We have had no problems with this and have found it to be super fun (although cover your thighs! or they will burn!!!). I am 5' 10" and about 180 pounds and my Mom is 5' 0" and about 120 pounds, she has a much easier time getting here legs in, I do have to tuck a little bit to get them in and keep my feet pointed outward, but it is not a problem, I actually found it quite comfortable to take my feet out and sit cross legged in calm waters.
I am looking forward to taking these up to Lake Tahoe when it gets warmer there and spending more weekends exploring the Bay (the ocean is a little rough, so I do not know if I would attempt it at this point). This was a great, affordable item for getting out and having fun!!!
I posted some photos of me and my Mom on it in the Bay.
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
The kayak was easy to setup and we actually keep it inflated in the garage (both stacked on top of each other with its chair slightly deflated and tucked inside the kayak) it has stayed inflated for weeks with no problems, I have found it more comfortable to leave the chair deflated a bit. The ore it came with is great and I have no problems using it (I did order some gloves, but that was primarily for the salt water). The pump looked puny, but actually pumped up the kayak super quick and with little effort, the handy little clear strip to show how much to inflate is useful and makes it easy to inflate it. The strings on top were great for keeping my stuff with me and I put some food in a a canvas bag and tucked it in there and it stayed in place.
The kayak is light enough where we can just walk it down from our house to the bay, we did drive it the first time, but it was a pain to get it in the car (I have a Ford Escape), I got it in but had to lower the back seats and push the front seat all the way forward. In the future I will deflate it slightly and fold it over in the back (especially now that I know how easy it is to inflate it).
We have had no problems with this and have found it to be super fun (although cover your thighs! or they will burn!!!). I am 5' 10" and about 180 pounds and my Mom is 5' 0" and about 120 pounds, she has a much easier time getting here legs in, I do have to tuck a little bit to get them in and keep my feet pointed outward, but it is not a problem, I actually found it quite comfortable to take my feet out and sit cross legged in calm waters.
I am looking forward to taking these up to Lake Tahoe when it gets warmer there and spending more weekends exploring the Bay (the ocean is a little rough, so I do not know if I would attempt it at this point). This was a great, affordable item for getting out and having fun!!!
I posted some photos of me and my Mom on it in the Bay.
I know a lot of people gave poor reviews to this inflatable kayak because it’s inflatable, but honestly, all I can think is they must not have been doing it right because things went fantastic from the first time out.
Luckily, I guess for me, I was very excited to try kayaking, but skeptical of an inflatable boat. So in addition to reading reviews here on Amazon, I also watched the “unboxing” videos other customers provided. This turned out to be a blessing because in doing so I learned you want to inflate the boat past what you think you need to. Also that there’s TWO Boston valves you need to fill and one is hidden inside the boat.
A lot of people complain about maneuvering and it sinking but I’ve learned that comes from not inflating the boat enough. This isn’t a pool tube, you need to make sure it has enough air to function right. Basically, use your little powered air pump to fill it as far as it will go, then use the provided foot pump to give it 8-12 more pumps. You will have a much stiffer boat that’s easier to use.
As for the handling, I’m not sure it would be the best for river rapids where rocks or branches could cause it to pop, but for some weekend lake paddling it’s super nice, and a ton of fun! It can be a little hard to squeeze in and out of, especially if you’ve got long legs like me ((I’m 5’10”)) but after a few tries I got the trick of it, and can even pull my legs out in the water and straddle the boat to cool off.
The videos and other review also mentioned good ways to dry your kayak before deflation so it doesn’t get musty in storage.
One thing they don’t tell you as an inexperienced kayaker:: it WAY easier to get in from the ground than a dock. Take the boat out into the water about a foot deep so the fin doesn’t scrape the bottom of the lake. Straddle the boat and lower yourself down. Then bring your legs in. Far less chance of tipping all over the place.
The paddle is decent. Compared to the paddles provided by different inflatable kayak companies my friends got their boats from, this one is a real nice quality. Neither the paddles nor the pole are super flimsy and the paddles are rounded for easy movement. They will also float for moment so you don’t have to panic if you drop it in the water. I can easily get up a nice little bit of speed with it. Wouldn’t try and use it for competition kayaking or anything, but all in all this whole set up is exactly what I said.
A nice, inexpensive way to test out kayaking and see if it’s for you before dropping huge amounts of money on big plastic boat you have to store, clean, mount to the roof of your car, etc… If I had a single complaint about this boat it’s that my friends’ boats had places to pop the paddle in and hold it on the side of their boats, while I have to juggle mine.
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The main inflation vents work flawlessly, and are very good. However, the inflation vents on the seat and dry bag are terrible little plugs just like you would find on a cheap beach ball; they are a pain to use.
Of course, since this is an inflatable kayak, it has very high winds, which means it moves around on the water a lot if there's any wind out, so you have to avoid windy days (pretty normal for kayaks in general).
My biggest complaint with this kayak, is about the top inflated section of the kayak. Because of the way the section is made, and where the inflation vent is placed, to deflate the kayak, all the air must pass through a thin section at one end of the kayak. This means that you cannot roll up the kayak from end-to-end to deflated it (because the section gets pinched) but must role around on it forever to try to get the air out enough to finally put it back in the bag. Moving the vent to a different part of the kayak, or giving a pump which is reversible are the only solutions I can think of for this problem.
The oar, is of acceptable quality for the over all price (I paid $140 CAD for this kayak kit in 2020) and works great. However it is a little bit on the short side.
Over all, for the price I paid, it allowed me to enjoy the river a lot more. I found longnose gar (which is rare here in Quebec), whitnessed catfhish matting, enjoyed the waves and streams, did some fishing, all for $160 with taxes. Definetly worth it. Plus, you can't beat the portability. Love it.
Reviewed in Canada on July 4, 2021
The main inflation vents work flawlessly, and are very good. However, the inflation vents on the seat and dry bag are terrible little plugs just like you would find on a cheap beach ball; they are a pain to use.
Of course, since this is an inflatable kayak, it has very high winds, which means it moves around on the water a lot if there's any wind out, so you have to avoid windy days (pretty normal for kayaks in general).
My biggest complaint with this kayak, is about the top inflated section of the kayak. Because of the way the section is made, and where the inflation vent is placed, to deflate the kayak, all the air must pass through a thin section at one end of the kayak. This means that you cannot roll up the kayak from end-to-end to deflated it (because the section gets pinched) but must role around on it forever to try to get the air out enough to finally put it back in the bag. Moving the vent to a different part of the kayak, or giving a pump which is reversible are the only solutions I can think of for this problem.
The oar, is of acceptable quality for the over all price (I paid $140 CAD for this kayak kit in 2020) and works great. However it is a little bit on the short side.
Over all, for the price I paid, it allowed me to enjoy the river a lot more. I found longnose gar (which is rare here in Quebec), whitnessed catfhish matting, enjoyed the waves and streams, did some fishing, all for $160 with taxes. Definetly worth it. Plus, you can't beat the portability. Love it.
Dal momento che tutti gli anni vado in Sardegna (dove avevo già testato la prima), ho approfittato per mettere alla prova questa canoa in modalità due passeggeri. dopo un paio di giorni di mare tranquillo, sono uscito con mare mosso (con tutti i dispositivi di sicurezza), senza allontanarmi troppo dalla costa e con una buona dose di coraggio, posso affermare che ha superato egregiamente il test, chiaro la manovrabilità non è semplice, ma ha reagito molto bene nel cavalcare le onde.
Oggetto economico e molto utile per raggiungere spiagge e calette, chiaramente a distanze contenute.
Facile e rapido il gonfiaggio, molto più complicato "riporla" difficile asciugarla in tutte le sue pieghe, (continua a saltar fuori acqua ovunque) occorre molto tempo per rimetterla nella sua borsa perfettamente asciutta per non rovinarla. Consiglio il montaggio per un utilizzo di più giorni, diversamente è più la fatica che il gusto.
Attenzione, fondamentale: la canoa va tenuta sempre abbastanza sgonfia quando non la si utilizza in mare, se la si tiene gonfia e magari anche al sole, si deforma, quindi sgonfiatela molto, tanto con due pompate ritorna al top.