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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
Description
The Lifetime Spitfire 9 Kayak has the stability and performance of a smaller kayak with added features and upgrades. The extra length adds speed and tracking while maintaining the excellent stability of the smaller Spitfire 8. We have added a new CRS + UltraLite Seat. Other features like our storage hatch and bungee are sure to keep you looking sharp out on the water.
Brand: Emotion
Item Weight: 45 pounds
Material: Hard Shell
Color: Orange
Style: Classic
Brand Name: Emotion
Global Trade Identification Number: 09
Model Name: Spitfire
Manufacturer: Lifetime OUTDOORS
Number of Items: 1
UPC: 081483013909
Included Components: Kayak
Item Type Name: Kayak
Model Number: 90247
Manufacturer Part Number: 90247
Unit Count: 1 Count
Warranty Description: 5-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Seating Capacity: 1
Weight Capacity Maximum: 350 pounds
Item Weight: 45 pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 108"L x 31"W x 14"H
Color: Orange
Style Name: Classic
Material Type: Hard Shell
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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🚀 Abunda's Overview
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
Great kayak, very stable. The only things I would add is a cup holder and side handles. It came with a pelican paddle.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026 by Amazon Customer
Color: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
For me this is a nice boat. It handles somewhat choppy water just fine, and it tracks pretty well for a sit-on-top. It's comfortable for at least a couple of hours, my typical outing, on lakes that can get a bit choppy with winds and power boats creating wakes. I love sitting on top, easy to get on and off, and it has never come close to tipping. There are various footrest positions so you can vary your posture. You can clip a paddle leash to it, and there are bungees by the side handholds so you can put the paddle alongside if you want to float with it out of the way. You can also clip the seat back down for storing/transport There is a storage compartment with a watertight seal in the hull, though I'm not convinced that the space stays dry, have noticed a little water in there, but I haven't found a use for that yet, since I just keep what I need in a waterproof bag on top in easy reach. Overall, if you want a sturdy boat that is easy to use and will even fit inside a Honda HRV, this one will work.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2016 by Working Lots
Color: Glacier Blue
Pattern Name: Kayak
I bought this because of the 350lb capacity. The seat constantly broke. The tracking was horrible. I spent the entire time fighting to go straight. I do not recommend this for a large person.
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024 by Amazon Customer
Color: Glacier Blue
Pattern Name: Kayak
My Happy Place- After a month, I am very happy with this kayak. I have been out about 4 times a week for 4-6 mile trips and am looking forward to working my way up to longer trips. It is short enough to fit in my mini-van, and light enough that I can handle it by myself. I am 5’4” and wanted something I could take out by myself and this definitely fits the bill. The shorter length makes it easy to maneuver but it takes a little practice to keep straight over long distances as compared to a 10 or 12 foot kayak. The two tank-wells give plenty of storage outside and the hatch is very convenient for inner storage. Overall, a great kayak for the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020 by Joseph
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
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
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: Orange
Pattern Name: Kayak
Have seen this kayak for various prices, bought low and thought it was a good value for the money. Kayak arrived with a dent in the hull. Doesn't affect use but still - I mean, c'mon! It's not pocket change. Overall, this is a great kayak for recreation.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2021 by rat2378