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Intex Challenger K1 Kayak
SP
- 7 reviews
GR8 FUN
Want to go crocodile or shark hunting in it? No.. not suitable. Want to shoot some grade 3 rapids in it? No... not suitable. Want to have some awesome fun with the family on some calm water.. look no further. For about $100 (on special) this thing is great. Cheap enough to buy the whole family one. Inflates in minutes, can pick it up with almost 1 finger and very stable on the water. Seat is a little uncomfortable for an adult and for safety reasons I would not fully extend my legs into it, but as a 185cm adult I coped. Quite a robust construction for a pvc boat. For an afternoon of fun, this is the way to go.
Purchased in January 2021 at BCF for A$105.00.
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shredder2Greater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 15 reviews
great fun but backrest inadequate
The backrest didn't properly support my back so I quickly got lower back strain trying to keep torso upright. After many hours research and design I made a proper backrest and now enjoy extended relaxing paddling. Otherwise well constructed, incl excellent strong paddle. Kayak has two separate inflated envelopes and my first use was inadvertently with the bottom one uninflated so I was naievely sitting in a couple of inches of water, but still had fun paddling around, blissfully unaware of my error. I guess this means you can still get to safet...Read more
y if the bottom is punctured. I can pack the whole 12kg rig, including new backrest, into a suitcase for overseas use, hopefully. I mostly use in freshwater - use at the beach means difficulty keeping sand and saltwater out of one's car. Overall, for the casual user, good fun one can transport inside one's car. Update: I have since taken this to Britain and had a great time paddling on the Thames and found a waterside pub for lunch, and later explored the Basingstoke canal. Paddling the fjords was aborted when a foul up meant my luggage disappeared at Dusseldorf airport. Last year I explored NZ, incl Milford Sound. Kayak packs into hire car so you can explore anywhere you want, when you want. I was prepared to forfeit the kayak at airport bio-customs, particularly NZ, but I clean and dry it and declare it and so far, so good at all borders.
Purchased at Harvey Norman Big Buys for A$120.00.
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SharleenMetropolitan Adelaide, SA
- 35 reviews
Pretty Smooth Kayak for an inflatable
I thought buying an inflatable would be easier to maintain, handle, store and less problems on my back. I took a chance after hearing great reviews from a friend. After doing my own research I went online and bought this. I found the instructions online easy to understand and whilst unpacking I was sure to do everything right so I don't create puncture marks. However the material used on this kayak is top-grade and gives me peace of mind once on water.
I really loved how everything was provided to you including puncture repairs and call-...Read more
centre number. I liked the look and feel once on water and am still to take this out to sea however I have no doubt it will hold. Yes, I would recommend this 1 Person Kayak as a hobby adventurer but not as a sport. I'm sure there are better one's out there but if you just want to enjoy the Summer then K1 Kayak is for you.
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Paul3490Gippsland, VIC
- 42 reviews
Heaps of fun!
I bought two of these a few months ago and finally got around to trying them last weekend, so this is not a long-term review - I don't know how well they will last.
We tried one on my girlfriend's dam first of all because we didn't want to look like idiots in public and we really had no clue even about how to get into a kayak. We had so much fun that the next day we went out on the river Tambo - at a quiet stretch.
Inflating the kayak takes a few minutes. It's about 60 strokes with the pump for each of the two air compartments. Then anot...Read more
her few minutes to inflate and fit the seat and footrest. Then you're ready to go. Launching a kayak is not always easy (google it) but we didn't have any serious problems either in the dam or on the river. To get out of them is a bit harder, but I just aimed it at the bank of the dam or river and paddled until it ran aground. When I checked underneath there were no scratches or any other marks under the front end from this harsh treatment. Problems? Well, it's hard to fold them to get them back into the bags, but it can be done and it's a lot easier if they are warm - they are horrible to fold if they are cold.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Kristy Rasked
Can a single female adult lift these kayaks!?
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I'm sorry, that's really impossible to answer: single female adults vary enormously. My guess would be that most female adults would prefer to use a trolley of some sort to move the packed kayaks. When they're inflated they're fairly easy to drag. It's not a real answer, but I hope it helps.
Yes of course.
They weigh around 12kg, so trial lifting a similar suitcase. Carrying whilst inflated is more awkward, but ok for short distances.
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shredder2
Still enjoying. I might add that, compared to a solid kayak, the K1 will readily take water via the seating area e.g. by waves. This is not so much a safety issue (although the weight of water does re... Read more
duce maneouverability), just be prepared to sit in some water till you bail it out.