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Color: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
Features
- Built in Padded CRS + UltraLite Seat. Rear Tankwell with Cargo Net Lacing for Storage. Storage Hatch for Added Storage Beneath the Deck
- Molded-In Paddle Keepers and Side Carry Handles. Molded-In Freedom Footwells for Comfort and Secure Foot Bracing
- Self-Bailing Scupper Holes to Drain Water from the Cockpit and Tankwell. Front and Rear Handles for Easy Transport
- Hull Design Provides Ultra Stability and Great Tracking. UV-Protected High-Density Polyethylene Construction
- Lightweight 45 lb. Design
Brand: Emotion Kayaks
Item Weight: 45 Pounds
Material: Hard Shell
Color: Orange
Style: Classic
Brand: Emotion Kayaks
Item Weight: 45 Pounds
Material: Hard Shell
Color: Orange
Style: Classic
Seating Capacity: 1
Weight Limit: 350 Pounds
Product Dimensions: 108"L x 31"W x 14"H
Global Trade Identification Number: 09
Model Name: Spitfire
Manufacturer: Lifetime OUTDOORS
UPC: 081483013909
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 108 x 31 x 14 inches
Package Weight: 20.87 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 108 x 31 x 14 inches
Brand Name: Emotion Kayaks
Number of Items: 1
Part Number: 90247
Included Components: Kayak comes with a padded backrest and bottom pad, self-bailing scupper holes, rear tankwell with cargo net cover, bow storage area with bungee cords, paddle keeper, luggage handles on the bow and stern, an 8” locking hatch, and molded-in footwells and side carry handles.
Size: 9'
Date First Available: October 3, 2013
Frequently asked questions
The Emotion Spitfire Sit-On-Top Kayak can comfortably support up to 240-275 lbs. It's designed to balance performance, stability and comfort, making it perfect for a wide variety of weight capacities.
Yes, the Emotion Spitfire Kayak is beginner-friendly. It's designed with a stable flat bottom that makes it easy to manage even for inexperienced paddlers. It also come with self-bailing scupper holes which reduce the risk of capsizing.
The Emotion Spitfire Kayak is made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) which is renowned for its durability and strength. This material is also resistant to impact, ensuring the kayak can survive bumps and scrapes without serious damage.
No, the Emotion Spitfire Kayak does not typically come with a paddle. You would have to purchase one separately.
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This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The kayak under review is generally well-received by buyers as a decent, entry-level product that offers stability and ample storage space for long paddling trips. It's noted for its good price point and ease of use, although some users have mentioned issues with its design, particularly the molded side handles, and poor tracking capabilities.
Pros
- 🔹 Extremely stable, ideal for beginners
- 🔹 Ample space for storing necessities during paddling trips
- 🔹 Can handle waters of varying choppiness
- 🔹 Quality seatback comfort
- 🔹 Affordable price range
Cons
- 🔺 Molded side handles are difficult to grip, making carrying the kayak challenging
- 🔺 Lower tracking capabilities; the kayak might react too strongly to each paddle stroke
- 🔺 Seat cushion quality is mediocre and may not last long
- 🔺 Design flaws that affect the overall stability and usability of the kayak
- 🔺 Issue with some water staying in the kayak that cannot be drained
Should I Buy It?
Yes, if you are a beginner or recreational paddler looking for a budget-friendly, stable kayak, this could be a good choice. However, consider the design issues mentioned above. If comfort and superior tracking are essential, it may be worth considering other options.
Color: Glacier Blue
Pattern Name: Kayak
Perfect kayak for me! I am 5'2" and have no trouble carrying or maneuvering this kayak so it is the perfect size for small framed individuals or pre-teens/teenagers as well!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2025 by Amazon Customer
Color: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
I have had so many great times and memories utilizing this kayak! So many more to be had! I highly recommend this boat.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025 by D. Bond
Color: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
Like many of the other reviews mentioned, the tracking on this kayak is terrible! I've done a lot of kayaking (this kayak was meant to be an addition to one I already have) this is more than just the nose pushing with the paddle strokes, it will not stay an a semi straight path! What is concerning (and lead to me returning this) is once it starts to drift, it is extremely difficult to correct, you can't just push out of it. You're only real option is to brake or just accept the spin. As someone else mentioned, I had a friend I frequently kayak with test it just to make sure I want crazy and he had the same problem. Outside of the tracking issue, the side handles are almost useless, they're too shallow to actually carry the kayak. I also agree with the other reviews that the scupper holes should've planned a little better, it's not the end of the world but except a puddle in your kayak, and your butt will get wet from the scuppers under the seat. Lastly, it isn't as stable as I would like to see, it's not unmanageable, but not as stable as some of the other similar kayaks I've used.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2022 by Kris
Color: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
Poor or defective design. The front of the kayak seems to be fighting the back at all times and constantly wants to spin around and is not stable side to side either. Even on dry ground it wobbles and spins around with a slight breeze. Looking at it more closely, seems like the overall design is faulty - like someone who knows nothing about kayaks saw a picture of one once and designed an approximate copy. More specifically, the underside is very, very oval with a much larger front than rear, hence, as soon as you stop paddling, even for a second, the kayak starts spinning and wants to swap the front end with rhe rear. It's also very rounded left to right so that reduces stability too. Another design flaw related to ergonomics, the foot rests are unusable - you can't put your feet on them because there's no room for your ankles! So either have to twist your feet sideways to point your toes out and ankles way in or just put your legs on top and not use them!? The third major flaw is the scupper holes. However they designed them, your back gets soaked from water constantly splashing up and forward from the back scupper holes, even in very calm waters. There are also 2 scupper holes directly under where you sit, so good luck trying to stay somewhat dry. I could go on about the side handle design being flawed as well making them useless but I'll stop there. What's a shame is that the cost to have made all these things perfectly would have been zero - it's just the way the plastic mold is designed and engineered without any thought about function. Looked at it side by side with a couple other kayak brands we have and the design errors are immediately obvious. Good things about this kayakm - the seatback it pretty comfortable and the price is low.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2021 by Bejan
Color: Glacier Blue
Pattern Name: Kayak
This was my first kayak. I needed something that wasn’t too much for me to carry around myself (5’4”, 130lbs). I’ve been mostly pleased with this purchase. Some pluses - it’s very stable, has storage, place to store other gear up top. I’m a newbie at kayaking but would say it probably tracks well for a short kayak. Biggest downside is the seat. It works ok once you have it fully attached and you’re seated in kayak, but doesn’t want to stay connected in any convenient way for storage and transferring. I find it a real pain.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2023 by ebship ebship
Color: Glacier Blue
Pattern Name: Kayak
I purchased this little Kayak to replace my Cobra Tandem (11.6 ft) that fits on top of my VW Westy which I am selling soon. Just got my 1st "Non-VW" in over 30 years - a 2006 Honda Civic LX. Because I won't have my big Transporter anymore, I've had to do some serious re-thinking about outfitting my various hobbies to fit my new wheels. I worried for weeks about what I was going to do about a Kayak, since my Tandem won't fit in the car. As a result of that & also the fact that my new Wife won't go anywhere near the water (unlike my Ex who thought she could paddle but couldn't), I decided to sell the Tandem & finally downsize to a Single. Well, after carefully researching the Internet on this particular Craft (the Emotion Spitfire 8 as well) & getting all the dimensions, I painstakingly measured the dimensions of the Civic's trunk space, as well as the room of the passenger section with the back seat pulled down. After comparing those measurements many times with the dimensions of the Spitfire 8 & 9, I came to the pleasant conclusion that either would fit in my new Civic just fine - especially the Spitfire 8, where it seemed that the "8" would hardly stick out of the back. However, when studying as many reviews of both Crafts (with most reviews on the "8" reporting of terrible Tracking & many on the "9" stating "Bad-to-OK-to Good" Tracking), I decided on the Spitfire 9, since the Tracking was the better of the two & let this longer Kayak stick out the back a little more than the "8" would & also because the "9" had more features ie. the cool & useful Hatch, etc. After ordering the "9" I was afraid that I had made a mistake, thinking it may end up not fitting in my Civic after all, despite my careful measurements & figuring. When I took delivery, I immediately opened my trunk, lowered the back seat, picked the Spitfire 9 & shoved it in the back as if I had practiced it a dozen times. GOOD NEWS #1 - The Craft FIT in my new car as if IT WAS MADE FOR IT ! It clears through the Trunk's "Back Seat" opening with room to spare & I can slide the Boat all the way to where the Bow fits right up between the two front seats (laid a brand new tarp inside all along where the boat lays to keep the interior nice). After doing that, the back of the Kayak only sticks out about 1 1/2 - 2 ft, very manageable ! Tied a flag on the back, hooked two long Bungee cords inside the Trunk lid to the Towing ring underneath the car, threw in all the rest of the gear & was off to the Morro Bay harbor within minutes. Boy was I thrilled to discover all my hard work paid off ! GOOD NEWS #2 - The Spitfire 9 TRACKS JUST FINE ! Honestly, I don't know what those other reviewers are talking about when they say this Craft doesn't track well. Compared to some real sleek, expensive Kayak that has a big fin underneath, well, the "9" may not be anywhere in that class. Or maybe they just don't know how to "Oar" (Paddle) very well yet. However, I can only go by my own experience on this. All I know is, after getting over the anxiety of the Spitfire 9 hopefully fitting in my Civic, I next had to contend with the worry over the "Tracking" Issue. Well, I took my new little Boat in my new little Car down to the Embarcadero, parked it at the MB Cove, slipped the "9" into the water & began paddling in the same normal fashion as I always have done on my Cobra Tandem, expecting the worse. However, to my delight my new little Spitfire 9 paddled & tracked just as straight as my Tandem & just about as fast (not real speedy, but very adequate for a small sit-on-top). Heck, my new "9" paddled so good ( with the Bow "torquing" left & right only about 5-8" during each stroke - fairly normal, just like when on my Tandem & nothing at all like some people are reporting), I took off & paddled the whole half-mile or so all the way next to Morro Rock & right next to the MB Harbor mouth just behind the North Jetty effortlessly (against a very mild Incoming Tide) within minutes, until the huge Dredger working right there chased me well away from the area LOL. Upon "paddling back to port", I was very proud of both myself & my new boat for my patient research & for the Spitfire 9 pulling through for me - in not only Portability but in Performance as well. Summing up - The Emotion Spitfire 9 ROCKS (not "Rocks" like "Tippy-Canoe & Hilliard Too" LOL) !!! Take it from me, all you Honda Civic (or equivalent) owners, etc - I don't know about the Spitfire 8 (which is reported to not Track as well), but the Emotion Spitfire 9 is one excellent, stable, good - Tracking little Kayak (check the sites that show what Fishermen are doing with outfitting these cute little boats - truly amazing !) & it truly FITS LIKE A GLOVE ! Talk about Solutions - PROBLEM SOLVED ! The only reason for only 4 Stars & not 5 is the poor "Hand Well" on each side. Like others have reported, they are not quite deep enough to efficiently hold the boat very well for lifting (although it is a very light Kayak), moving, etc. You kind of have to work around it by using them as an alternative, along with just doing what you would normally do without them. However, this is just one small gripe. With all the positive things about this little Kayak, I just can't help but saying that you will be well-pleased with this one & I'm very glad that I chose the Spitfire 9 over the Spitfire 8 (was well worth the nominal extra money). So all you Honda Civic, etc Owners : "GO DOWN 'N GIT YA ONE" !!! Hope this Helps.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2014 by NoneOfYourBeesWax