Brand | Intex |
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Item Weight | 25 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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Brand | Intex |
Item Weight | 25 Pounds |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Green/Blue |
Style | 1-Person |
About this item
- Plastic
- Imported
- 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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Challenger K1 | Challenger K2 | Explorer K2 | Excursion Pro | Dakota K2 | |
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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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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 value, stability, inflation, ease of use, and performance of the kayak. For example, they mention it's a great value for a kayak with paddles, it feels pretty substantial for an inflatable, and that it inflates quite easily and quickly. That said, some complain about the size and weight.
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Customers like the stability of the kayak. For example, they say it's sturdy, durable, and doesn't make them nervous. The construction of the boat is adequate, and it inflated quite easily and quickly. The top netting holds it all very secure, and the kayak is difficult to rock and tip.
"...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
"...OVERALL: For the low price point, I feel like this kayak was a very solid purchase for a novice like me...." Read more
"...I can transport fully inflated in our Honda mini van. Does not flip when we encounter motorboat wake, but always turn the nose into the wake to..." Read more
"...because the one that comes with the Challenger is a bit short and not very durable...." Read more
Customers like the inflation of the boat. They say it inflated quite easily and quickly. The pump is easy and efficient, and it's quick to fill. The boat is sturdy and great fit for most customers. However, some customers have reported issues with the valve.
"...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
"...compactly into my cargo box with the rest of my gear, and is super easy to inflate (less than 10 minutes start to finish)...." 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
"...This thing is AMAZING! It inflated super fast. Under 10 minutes from opening the storage bag, to plopping it on the water...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the kayak. They mention that the paddle is very nice quality, the construction is completely adequate, and the kayak was in perfect condition. Some say that the back seat was perfectly fine and the seat height was perfect.
"...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
"...a separate paddle since the one that comes in the kit is not the best quality...." Read more
Customers find the value of the kayak to be great. They say it's worth the price, the cost and transport are worth it, and it does the job. Customers also mention that it'll help them test out kayaking before making a larger purchase.
"...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
"...OVERALL: For the low price point, I feel like this kayak was a very solid purchase for a novice like me...." Read more
"...----Overall, I would say that the Intek Challenger K1 Kayak is a great product and ideal for beginners or those who have to walk long distances to..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the fishing kayak. They say it's easy to inflate, carry, and store. They also appreciate the lightweight carrying case. Some say that the concept is great for its portability. Overall, customers are satisfied with the port ability of the kayak.
"...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
"...Big pros: It’s easy to carry, fits compactly into my cargo box with the rest of my gear, and is super easy to inflate..." Read more
"...Easy to inflate, easy for us to carry on our own (we are women in our 50's), stable and a snap to deflate with the 2 large valves...." Read more
Customers find the boat easy to use. They mention that it is extremely easy to set up and inflate, with a rudder that is easy to put on and take off. They also appreciate the speed and ease of assembly and inflation/deflation. The raft is good quality and easy to pack back up quickly and easily. Customers also say the boat is simple and robust, and that it sets up and packs back up quick and easily, saving time. They say the Boston valves and supplied pump/fittings are quick and easy, and the chamber valve is fairly easily accessible.
"...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
"...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
"...say that the Intek Challenger K1 Kayak is a great product and ideal for beginners or those who have to walk long distances to get to where they are..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the kayak. They say it works surprisingly well, gets the job done just fine, and is easy to inflate. Customers also say that it serves their purposes perfectly and that the pump it comes with does a pretty good job.
"...😂 The kayak still functions perfectly fine despite now being slightly misshapen (and earning the name “Hunchback Pickle”) but I’m sure all of those..." 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
"...We tested it against a strong current with 1' waves and it performed very well (even with an adult and a kid in at the same time)...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storage space of the kayak. Some mention that the storage bag is large enough that it is not terribly challenging to repack the kayak, and there is enough room for accessories without having to stuff things in. However, others say that the leg room is very cramped, the area where your feet rest is terribly constricting, and it can be a little hard to squeeze in and out of.
"...Big pros: It’s easy to carry, fits compactly into my cargo box with the rest of my gear, and is super easy to inflate..." 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
"...Challenger is easy to inflate, easy to deflate, and fitting it back inside the carrying bag was easy as well...." 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.
Utilise durant plus d'une vingtaine d'heures sur des canaux. Il est véritablement solide et aussi surprenant soit il , incroyablement maniable grave à son aileron de belle qualité .
Il est plus stable qu'un kayak dit " dur " .
Le gonflage ce fait en 10min à 2 personnes .
Le pliage également.
Pensez à bien essuyer votre kayak avec serviette , pour ne pas l'abîmer ne le faites pas sécher au soleil.
Je le recommande vraiment .
Les pagaies sont bien équilibré , légères et robuste également.
Reviewed in France on September 6, 2023
Utilise durant plus d'une vingtaine d'heures sur des canaux. Il est véritablement solide et aussi surprenant soit il , incroyablement maniable grave à son aileron de belle qualité .
Il est plus stable qu'un kayak dit " dur " .
Le gonflage ce fait en 10min à 2 personnes .
Le pliage également.
Pensez à bien essuyer votre kayak avec serviette , pour ne pas l'abîmer ne le faites pas sécher au soleil.
Je le recommande vraiment .
Les pagaies sont bien équilibré , légères et robuste également.