Are you thinking of buying an inflatable kayak this is what you should know
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- čas přidán 23. 05. 2020
- Inflatable kayaks have come down in price and look super cool and an ideal solution if your space restricts where you could store a more traditional resin/plastic kayak. But are they worth the investment? What can you expect and will it do what you want it to do? I bought the Intex K1 and representational of most of the inflatable kayaks on the market and took it out in the bay then sat in it on my garden and give a full no nonsence review of whether these things are a gimmick or they are a serious competitor in the world of kayaks. If you are thinking of buying one then this is the place to start in understanding the pro's and con's to your new life adventures of paddling. Hope my video influences your decision and please subscribe if you like my videos
Steve aka The Trambling Man
I love my K1!! I’m a 65 yr. old Grandma who can totally handle the Kayak myself from start to finish!!! It handles so well. I cannot even begin to handle a plastic resin Kayak due to the weight of it and I can’t transport it myself. To me the K1 is a game changer. I only Kayak in lakes. I have never been in the ocean with it. Thank you for your review.
Protip: If you get the K2, you can clip the seat strap into the two buckles on the same side. With the seat deflated and rolled around it, you've got a really comfy carrying strap and you can wear the kayak like a giant handbag - great for carrying longer distances where the weight and bulk become annoying, and leaves your hands free for carrying other gear. As a solo kayaker (too heavy for the K1), this has made life a lot easier.
Just bought this kayak (only 75 quid on amazon at the moment) to get started as every now and then I tend to just rent and although they would be better than this, I am not limited to times etc. Plan is to get a drop-stitch one if I get into it more. Love your vids, keep it up!
Love this thing, recently bought the K2 on sale (€64) for my son. Tried it out yesterday, great fun
I have a K1. First time out on the water yesterday. As a new kayaker, I loved it. Easy to put together and I got it back in its bag! Usually what comes out of a bag never goes back in the bag. Recommend.
You sound like brummie. The two best motorcycles in the world were made in Birmingham, Norton at Bracebridge Street, and BSA at Small Heath. Enjoyed your video. Cheers.
Thanks for that info, ours are in the post, can't wait to get out on them next week 🤘☺️
I’d bring a towel and lay it across my legs to collect any water that drips. Just a suggestion of course
Definitely looking to pick up an inflatable from Costco to use this summer. Good information to know!
Quite useful information, thanks.
Great video. Just ordered them for my wife and I!
Thanks for the video. Mine is arriving Friday!
Thanks for the video we need more british videos like this. Thank you please male more 🙏
I bought the Challengers K1 and K2 and Explorer K2. The K1 is for my kid and I don't like my legs feeling trapped in the K2, but the K2 gives me leg freedom. The Challenger is a nice speedy kayak with room for gear, but the Explorer is better for taking more gear.
Great review! You really covered all the issues. . . except one. I've talked to kayakers and the main reason they don't get an inflatable is it would be embarrassing. What will people think of me? That's not a real kayak. I think that's so funny! I just want spend time on the water and not spend a ton of money.
Great video and info, thanks! I’m converting a GMC safari to a stealth camper and an inflatable kayak is a great way to stay stealth while still being able to get out on the water. I think I’m going to grab the Outbound one from Canadian Tire and try it out. Hopefully I don’t sit too deep in it. I’m more accustomed to sit on top kayaks, but these so cool so it’s worth a try!
I have this kayak and your review is spot on, thank you! I suggest you move the paddle rings further down a bit towards the paddle. You'll get less water on you and in the kayak. Others have suggested a longer paddle as well which im wondering if that would also help against rubbing against the side of the kayak?
I have one of these now for 4 years its been in good sized swells on a big lake, up streams against the current and in Salt water as well and even though ot has more drag than a stiffer more expensive inflatable it does ok carries a good amount of cargo.
The K1 is a fine companion for water access. Inflatables do have multi chambers for the odd fishing accident puncturing one, and there is room behind the seat for the air pump and (included with the Kayak) patching kit for on the fly repairs if necessary. If you get off the kayak in the water, best be prepared to swim to shore unless you tether it to you with a rope. Because wind will push the K1 faster than you can swim fairly easily. The K1 is very stable in the water, almost annoyingly so if you are lighter weight. The removable keel works fine in lakes, but removing it for shallow water operation does make the K1 handle rather like a blow up mattress, and in a river, the K1 does like to travel ass forward, if not paddling. Its basic physics, as rivers are not in fact flat, but it bears observing that the heavier end likes to point downstream for the K1, but is controllable with just a little effort.
Nice review. Cheers 👍