The Inflatable Intex Challenger Series Kayaks K1 and K2. So, you’ve gone out on a nice, sunny day to your local boat rental shack to acquire a kayak for an hour or so. You’ve been doing this frequently determining in that time it’s probably more economical moving forward to purchase your own mini vessel.
What’s truly difficult about kayaking is not the activity itself but figuring out which one to purchase. There are several elements to consider when looking for a kayak. It can be overwhelming, so you’re finest to figure out precisely what you need before you leave the house.
If this is your first venture into purchasing a kayak and you’re new to the sport perhaps consider going the less expensive route, to begin with. Inflatable kayaks are economical, and you don’t need a large truck or a rack on the top of your car to haul it.
These lightweight watercraft are easy to set up, a breeze to carry, and extremely capable on both flatwater and easy (Class I) current. Plus, they roll up for easy transportation for the smallest of four-wheel vehicles. You won’t need a car roof rack as an extra purchase.
Are you a bit wary of inflatable kayaks? Do you think one strong wind that comes along is going to blow you over?
Now keep in mind you’re not going to be going through the Bidwell Rapids along the Chilko River in these kayaks. These are built for your more casual excursion. Perhaps paddling along the settling of the day’s sun or doing some early morning fishing.
Let’s take a look at the one seated Intex Challenger Kayak Series K1 Kayak and the two seated K2 Kayak if you want to have a friend to bring along.
Intex Challenger Kayak K1
Passengers: 1
Inflated Size: 9' x 2' 6" x 1' 1"
Maximum Weight Capacity: 220 ibs (100 kg)
Weight of Unit: 23.9 Ibs
Material Guage: 30
Includes:
Inflatable Kayak, Pump with Hose Attachment, Skeg (to keep your kayak straight in the water), Set of Collapsible Oars, Inflatable Seat, Repair Patch, Carrying Bag, Instructional Manual
Prior to you head to the “outdoors” store searching for the perfect design, make certain to ask on your own exactly how you prepare to utilize the kayak. Are you a leisurely paddler, or a hardcore whitewater kayaker?
The kayak you acquire depends entirely on how you will certainly utilize it. Sports and affordable kayakers need more tough and lasting models. Beginners and moderate kayakers can safely select an extra standard (and much less pricey) kayak.
Q: How long does it take to inflate, assemble, disassemble, and deflate?
A: It takes approximately twenty minutes to do the first-time assembly and then ten minutes to blow the kayak up each time. It also takes about ten minutes to deflate.
Q: Are there replacement parts available?
A: At the time of this writing you can contact them at their website https://intexcorp.com and parts are available to order directly from the website.
Both these craft are ideal for flatwater kayaking. Flatwater kayaking is easier and better to learn than any other type of kayaking. For the beginner, just to get your feet wet (pun very much intended) flatwater kayaking is ideal to ease into what the activity is all about.
It can take place on almost any body of water so long as it is an area that is protected from the wind and any major waves in calm conditions when there are no major obstacles to make kayaking difficult.
Intex Challenger Kayak K2
Passengers: 2
Inflated Size: 11' 6" x 2' 6" x 1' 3"
Maximum Weight Capacity: 400 ibs (180 kg)
Weight of Unit: 33.53 Ibs
Material Guage: 30
Includes:
Inflatable Kayak, Pump with Hose Attachment, Skeg (to keep your kayak straight in the water), Set of Collapsible Oars, Inflatable Seat, Repair Patch, Carrying Bag, Instructional Manual
Where I live, we have the Erie Canal. If you never heard of it, the Erie Canal in New York is part of the east-west, cross-state route of the New York State Canal System. It’s the calmest water possible stretching some 362 miles. It’s the ideal spot for the beginning kayaker or for just a leisurely, stress-free journey offering beautiful scenery along the way.
Since the water is calm, you don’t need to worry about finding a particularly sturdy kayak. You’re going to find the Intex Challenger Kayaks are ideal for these conditions with minimal hassle to go about getting to the activity in hand, meaning being on the water and relaxing.
If you’re looking for an activity for the whole family that can be learned easily, flatwater kayaking on a lake or calm river is it such as the Erie Canal that I mentioned. My ex-girlfriend purchased the single K2’s for her and her two daughters after spending a lot of money on rentals. They’re perfect for their needs.
