Product Dimensions | 274.32 x 76.2 x 33.02 cm; 11.34 Kilograms |
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Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
Item model number | 68306EP |
Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
Age Range | 156 months to 1188 months |
Colour | Green/Blue |
Size | K1: 1-Person |
Hand Orientation | Kayaks |
Style | K1 Kayak |
League | NFL |
Construction | rubber |
Frame Material | Vinyl |
Length | 84 inches |
Weight | 11.15 Kilograms |
Shape | Square |
Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Number of Items | 1 |
Number of Pieces | 3 |
Special Features | inflatable, foldable |
Sport | Kayaking |
Included Components | Carry Bag, Hand Pump, Repair Patch, Adjustable Paddle, Inflatable Kayak |
Batteries Included? | No |
Brand | INTEX |
Maximum Weight Capacity | 220 Pounds |
Item Weight | 11.3 kg |
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INTEX 68305EP Challenger
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Brand | INTEX |
Item weight | 25 Pounds |
Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
Colour | Green/Blue |
Style | K1 Kayak |
Seating capacity | 1 |
Weight limit | 220 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 2.74L x 0.76W x 0.33H Meters |
About this item
- ✔ SUPER-STRONG – SuperStrong enhanced molecular formulation PVC provides superior strength and durability, ensuring high impact and abrasion resistance
- ✔ LOW PROFILE DESIGN – The Challenger K1 has a streamlined low-profile design that is perfect for easy paddling in lakes and mild rivers
- ✔ COCKPIT SEATS – Built with removable and adjustable seats, the cockpit design is spacious and comfortable, providing plenty of room for your legs and gear
- ✔ REMOVABLE SKEG – Attached to the underside of the kayak, the removable skeg provides directional stability, making it easier to maintain a straight and steady course while paddling
- ✔ 1-PERSON CAPACITY – Inflated size is 9 feet x 2.6 feet x 1.1 feet with a weight capacity of 220 pounds and easily foldable to be put in the carry bag that allows for easy transportation
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ASIN | B00177J4JS |
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Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #214 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1 in Fishing Kayaks |
Date First Available | March 18 2009 |
Manufacturer | Intex |
Place of Business | LONG BEACH, CA, 90810 US |
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Product description
The Intex Challenger K1 Kayak is sporty and fun with a streamlined design for easy paddling. The bright green color and sporty graphics make the kayak highly visible in the water. Great for experiencing lakes and mild rivers solo, this Sports Series kayak is perfect for one adult. Lightweight and compact, this kayak is very easy to assemble and, with the Boston valve, it inflates and deflates in minutes. You can take the fun of kayaking wherever you go.
Top Brand: Intex
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Item # | 68305EP | 68306EP | 68307EP | 68309EP | 68310VM |
Inflated Size | 9' X 2'6" X 1'1" | 11'6" X 2'6" X 1'3" | 10'3" X 3' X 1'8" | 12'7" X 3'1" X 1'6" | 10'3" X 3' X 1'8" |
Weight | 23.9 lb | 33.53 lb | 30.60 lb | 39.01 lb | 30.60 lb |
Material Guage | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Persons Capacity | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Weight Capacity | 220 lb (100 kg) | 400 lb (180 kg) | 400 lb (180 kg) | 400 lb (180 kg) | 400 lb (180 kg) |
3-Ply Construction | - | - | - | ✓ | - |
Repair Patch Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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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.
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.
Pros:
- Quite easy to inflate and paddle around.
- Deflates ok, though it takes some work to squish the air out to fold down, but very doable with some practice.
- Takes up so much less space than a standard kayak - I keep mine in my under-bed storage, which is great for people who don't have a ton of storage space.
- Low cost!
- Quite durable - have pulled up on sand banks and larger pebble beaches, but I would be cautious around barnacles, rougher terrain
Cons:
- One thing I wish it had would be a valve or something to allow water that might get in the boat to drain properly, since it is a struggle to get it to fully dry before folding.
- The bag it comes with is complete garbage - zippers rip, bag tears, so don't expect that to last much more than 10-12 uses, but for a bit over a hundred bucks for the whole thing, you can't really expect a high quality duffle. - - - The straps also really dig into your shoulder if you attempt to carry it more than 5 mins, and since the boat is fairly heavy, that's really the only way you can carry it. I upgraded to another duffle, and it's made my life so much easier, and my shoulders a lot happier.
TL;DR: fantastic durable boat, compact storage, hard to dry effectively, expect to buy a different carry bag for it.
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Reviewed in France on September 2, 2018
Not built for speed, but once you get your rhythm, moves through the water very well. I love it! Will take it camping all the time.
Reviewed in Australia on December 29, 2020
Not built for speed, but once you get your rhythm, moves through the water very well. I love it! Will take it camping all the time.
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.
Nun zum K zum Kajak selbst: am Anfang gestaltet sich der Aufbau zwar einfach man braucht aber doch ein paar Minuten mehr. Die Pumpe hat ordentlich Kraft, und schnell ist das Kajak aufgeblasen und einsatzbereit. Mit der Zeit und der Häufigkeit wird man natürlich etwas schneller. So braucht man zum Schluss nicht mehr als 15 Minuten bis das Kajak voll einsatzbereit ist.
Durch den Kiel wird das Kajak ordentlich in der Spur gehalten und man kommt ziemlich zügig voran. Das Gepäcknetz ist praktisch um seine Mitbringsel zu verstauen. Hinter dem Sitz ist aber auch eine Art Kofferraum versteckt. Dort habe ich meist die Luftpumpe drin sowie noch ein paar Kleinigkeiten.
Bis jetzt musste ich das Kajak noch nicht ein einziges Mal flicken. Das Kajak ist noch in dem gleichen Zustand wie beim Kauf obwohl es schon so oft im Einsatz war. Ein einziger Kritikpunkt den ich aber doch anbringen muss, ist der Befestigungsmechanismus des Kiels. Der Kiel wird in eine Schiene eingeschoben und mittels Hebel rastet dieser dann ein. Bei der Montage ist das überhaupt kein Problem, jedoch bei der Demontage braucht man etwas mehr Kraft und gleichzeitig Fingerspitzengefühl um den Kiel wieder zu lösen. Das ist aber auch der einzige Kritikpunkt den ich habe, reicht aber nicht um einen Stern abziehen. Alles in allem bekommt man hier ein top Kajak. Mittlerweile ist es für mich um meine Tochter, da sie jetzt etwas älter und größer ist, etwas zu klein und ich bin auf ein etwas größeres der gleichen Firma ausgewichen.
Ich kann das Kajak nur weiter empfehlen und wer Zweifel hat soll sich über eine bekannte Videoplattform die Rezessionen von den Profis anschauen. Das lässt auch letzte Zweifel verschwinden. Daumen hoch und sehr empfehlenswert.