Intex 68307EP Explorer K2 Inflatable Kayak Set: Includes Deluxe 86in Aluminum Oars and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seats with Backrest – 2-Person – 400lb Weight Capacity

The media could not be loaded. Great product. I purchased toward the end of summer for $94. So the the price does fluctuate with the season. Took me about 20min in set up the 1st time. About 15min for subsequent attempts. I've taken it out 3-4 times in the last 2 months. Collapses down small enough to fit in the trunk of a small car. The paddles work, but I felt were on the small side for me. This kayak is somewhat wide also. I ended up getting a 96inch paddle but i'm 5'10''. My 5 yr old daughter does ok with it. When I stretch out my legs, I have to tuck my feet to the sides of the front seat. The skin of the boat is reasonably strong. You'd have to scrape against some jagged metal or be hit head on by a hard pointy branch for this to puncture.For the boating itself, this craft is ok. It doesn't seem as smooth or can go as fast as a hard plastic boat. But that's fine considering it's $100-200 less. I even took it through some mild rapids (still choppy enough to splash me good) and it held up fine.The fin/skeg works fine and is easy to install but requires decent hand strength to remove (a good thing). It basically clicks in place and you have to push a tab down to remove it. I drilled a hole and put a fishing line through it in case the skeg falls off as suggested by others, but this is unnecessary. I even started heading away from shore once and the skeg, and only the skeg, hit an underwater boulder. I was going about 3mph when it hit and came to a dead stop, all 200+ lbs of the boat and people. The skeg edge was a little scratched but in place at the end. Maybe Intex updated the skeg after it 1st came out. I'm going to remove the fishing line before the next trip because it is unnecessary and gets seaweed,etc caught in it creating more drag.If you were to give me the choice (price not an issue) b/w a hard plastic boat and this, I'd pick the hard boat. That said, I'm very happy with this very inexpensive and easy to transport kayak.

I admit I was nervous to use this at first, but at such a low price I thought if I could get one use before it pops it will be equal to renting a canoe for the day. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least.The durability is exceedingly better than I expected, which I accidently put the test my third time on the water. The lake I was on has broken tree limbs sticking out all over the banks. Heading back to the boat ramp paddling at a good clip I managed to go straight on top of a broken branch sticking about a foot and a half out of the water which was hidden by the front of the kayak as I was in the boat alone. It hit it dead center, it lifted the kayak out of the water and stopped me with the branch ending up right underneath my seat. I immediately pictured the pop, and started to come up with a plan since I wasn't close to the boat ramp and it was getting dark with a water temp below 60. But that never happened. No pop, no leak, but I was stuck. I paddled backward and with some effort managed to get off the branch. Paddled back to the ramp, flipped the kayak over, and found that there was not even a scratch! I am impressed.I have used the boat 4-5 times, not one issue so far. I view that as a great value even if it popped on the next trip. I feel confident enough to take this kayak on the nearby river for my yearly 10-16 mile trip. I also use this for fishing, and while I am careful of hooks, I am not nervous anymore.The skeg that is included is sturdy and stays in place even if you hit bottom. Keeps the kayak on track fairly decent.With one person the seat can be placed roughly in the middle with ample space in front and behind for legs and gear. With two people, leg room is a little less but still not bad. The back tests are supported by a buckle strap that attaches to the boat and it works well. I am just as comfortable as any other kayak.The portability means I can take this boat at any time in any car to any place I want.You won't regret this purchase

We are experienced Kayakers who have other hard sit on top and sit in kayaks. This was our first inflatable. For the price of admission, ours turned out to be a great purchase. We use it on vacation, so that we don’t have to carry our expensive kayaks on our vehicle for hundreds or thousands of miles, and worry about them getting stolen when we camp. We have used our Intex Explorer on the ocean inlet canals in Murrel’s Inlet, SC and it works great for that. Smooth water with some current. Our limit is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours before we feel cramped and need to take a break by getting out of the yak. I am 6’ and wife is 5’ 8”. This kayak is a little short for two people our sizes, but anything significantly longer is a lot more money so we make due. The Explorer K2 tracks well using the included skeg and when good paddling technique is used. When we paddle hard and fast in unison, it tracks very straight and is speedy enough. When letting off and ceasing all paddling, it will drift and the rear will start to swing out some. Not a big deal. The materials used seem durable enough for the price point. The only thing we really would like changed would be the inflation valves on the floor and on the front and rear bow and stern covers leave a little to be desired. They are the cheap little clear flip out valves like are used on inflatable pool toys. The other valves to inflate the sides the are the nice kind of valves that don’t let air escape when you pull the air pump out after inflating. Again, for the price point we figure they have to cut corners somewhere, and these are the areas they did. But all in all this is an amazing value for the money. We are done with set up and inflation using the included pump within 10-12 minutes, and deflation is even quicker. If we find we start using the Intex more and more, we may upgrade at some point to a longer (like 12-13 ft) inflatable kayak. If Intex made one, we’d buy it today. So if you want the convenience of a kayak you can take with you anywhere (comes with it’s own bag), and you want in for low cost, the Explorer K2 is a good way to go! Hey, If you found this review Helpful, please click Yes. Thanks Much, Willy C