INTEX Challenger Inflatable Kayak Series: Includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seat with Backrest – Removable Skeg – Cargo Storage Net
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- SUPER-STRONG SuperStrong enhanced molecular formulation PVC provides superior strength and durability, ensuring high impact and abrasion resistance
- LOW PROFILE DESIGN The Challenger K2 has a streamlined low-profile design that is perfect for easy paddling in lakes and mild rivers
- COCKPIT SEATS Built with removable and adjustable seats, the cockpit design is spacious and comfortable, providing plenty of room for your legs and gear
- REMOVABLE SKEG Attached to the underside of the kayak, the removable skeg provides directional stability, making it easier to maintain a straight and steady course while paddling
- 2-PERSON CAPACITY Inflated size is 11.6 feet x 2.6 feet x 1.3 feet with a weight capacity of 400 pounds and easily foldable to be put in the carry bag that allows for easy transportation
Brand: Intex
Item Weight: 32.7 Pounds
Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Color: green/blue
Style: 2-Person
Brand Name: Intex
Global Trade Identification Number: 63
Model Name: Challenger
Manufacturer: Intex
UPC: 078257314928
Model Number: 68306NP
Manufacturer Part Number: 3
Included Components: skeg
Unit Count: 602.24 Ounce
Warranty Description: 90-Day Limited Manufacturer
Item Type Name: Kayak
Seating Capacity: 2
Weight Capacity Maximum: 400 Pounds
Item Weight: 32.7 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 138"L x 30"W x 15"H
Color: green/blue
Style Name: 2-Person
Material Type: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
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Style: 1-Person
----I purchased the Intek Challenger K1 to try kayaking and see if I enjoyed it enough to warrant spending $500-$600 on a solid-shell vessel. I spent the first few weeks paddling around a small lake behind my home and had no complaints. The Challenger is easy to inflate, easy to deflate, and fitting it back inside the carrying bag was easy as well. I would recommend purchasing a higher quality paddle because the one that comes with the Challenger is a bit short and not very durable. After approximately three weeks of use my paddle cracked, but since the packaged deal was so cheap I didn’t mind purchasing a new one. ----After about two months of paddling around in small bodies of water, some friends of mine and I decided to go on an 11 mile trip down a popular local creek that we heard was ideal for inner-tubing and kayaking. In hindsight, that decision turned out to be one of the worst we had ever made. Our trip took place in early May, 2011, and just two weeks prior much of our area was devastated by tornados. The creek was low, so we all drug out kayaks through ankle-deep water for the first half-mile. Once the water deepened a little bit we were kayaking like some pros, but at around the three mile mark we encountered some trees that had fallen across the creek. I was particularly nervous since my kayak was the only inflatable of the bunch, but I threw it on top of the pile of trees, climbed up beside it, threw it down into the water, and began cruising again. Less than 5 minutes after our first climb over trees, we encountered several more fallen trees. Again, I threw my Challenger on top of the pile of trees, climbed up beside it, threw it down into the water, climbed in, and paddled on. We all kept telling ourselves that we had to have gone through the worst of it, but the fallen trees we kept coming up on proved us wrong. The estimated three-hour casual kayaking trip we planned turned into 8 hours of tossing or pulling kayaks on top of tree piles (most of which were 10-12 feet high), dragging kayaks through shallow water, and navigating around all of the household items (lawn mowers, refrigerators, etc.) the tornados had dropped in the creek. About four hours into the trip I was hoping that my Challenger would get a hole in it so that I would have had a good excuse to scale the wall of the creek, walk to the nearest road, and call someone to come pick me up. Unfortunately, none of the abuse my Challenger received that day fazed it….not one single hole! ----After the “trauma” of that trip I decided kayaking was not for me and I draped my Challenger over a fence in my yard to dry. The kayak remained on top of that fence in blistering heat, rain, and cold for the next 9 months. In early 2012, I finally removed the Challenger from my fence, folded it up, put it in its bag, and stuck it in my shed. Recently I decided to give kayaking another try so I broke out the old Challenger and pumped it up to see if its time on the fence had damaged it. The Challenger pumped up as easy as the day I bought it, and it did not have a single leak. ----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 get to where they are going to be paddling. The kayak, paddle, and pump are relatively lightweight and easy to carry in the included case. As I said before, I would recommend purchasing a separate paddle since the one that comes in the kit is not the best quality. The Challenger does not glide through the water like most high-dollar solid-shell kayaks, but it easy to paddle and steer. If you are like I once was and want to try kayaking without investing a lot of money, the Intel Challenger K1 is what you need.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2013 by Jeff 26
Style: 2-Person
This kayak has been one of our favorite purchases this summer! It was easy to set up, surprisingly sturdy on the water, and so much fun for family adventures. We took it out several times already and had an amazing experience every time. Great quality for the price and perfect for beginners The only issue is that is a little heavy for one person to carry
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Style: 1-Person
Fantastic product. Inflates quickly with the included 2-way pump from two ports (1 then 2). Everything packs neatly inside a carrying bag. I’ve taken it on the lake twice and it is very durable and stable. There were only two minor issues. 1- the zipper on the storage back was already disconnecting from the bag before I even unpacked it. 2- deflation isn’t the easiest lakeside. There’s no way to suction the air out so you basically have to roll it up with the valves fully open and sit on it until it’s compressed enough to put back in the bag. Overall, it’s comfortable (I’m 6’ 160lbs), doesn’t leak, fits in my trunk and gives me a good reason to go to the lake.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2026 by PaytonS.
Style: 1-Person
If you’re thinking about trying kayaking but don’t know if it’s something you’re gonna want to stick with past a single summer, this really is a great way to test the waters. ((full pun intended)) 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… Take the time to dry and fold it up 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 adventure. No giant roof racks you have to install on your car and pray it doesn’t scratch the paint. No trying to manhandle a bulky heavy boat possibly by yourself… 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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Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022 by Alexa B.
Style: 1-Person
I bought my kayak on a whim 9 years ago. I've used it a lot, and also inspired several friends to get one. We've gone out like a regatta! It's great for harbors, lakes, and fairly smooth rivers. My friend's got a hole when her kids used it exploring a rough river with lots of downed trees, but mine is still in good shape. I'm what some may call an old woman, but I've had no trouble pumping it up or deflating it. I've frequently kept it 70-80 % inflated in our shed, and it fits in our car that way, too. I find it easier to carry inflated than deflated. It doesn't move through the water as quickly as a paddleboard does, but it's an easy and fun way to enjoy nature.
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Style: 2-Person
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Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2024 by orah
Style: 1-Person
I would like to update my review and complain that I lost my skeg 2 miles out on my last trip. Just like a lot of other reviewers this is a very poor design. This Kayak can hardly be steered without a skeg. It took me forever to paddle back. I bought a Quik Pak Kayak to replace this piece of crap! Original review: I just spent 8 hours on my new Kayak and had a blast. However there are some gripes.I'm 6"1 180 lbs and have been in hard Kayaks quite a bit. I can't say that this Kayak is roomy, but it wasn't uncomfortable. I spent as I mentioned earlier 8 hours in it and traveled about 10 miles. First off this Kayak is extremely stable in the water. I bought mine when the price went down to $69.00 and was the last one in stock. I Felt like I got a great deal. I set it up at home to see how simple it was and was impressed it only took me 5 minutes the first time. I never bothered with the included paddles. I purchased some more expensive ones after reading reviews. I launched at a creek and let the current carry me through a very wide river (miles from side to side), and drifted out in to a bay with depths well over 25 feet, which connected with the Atlantic Ocean. While I was in the creek 18 mph winds kept blowing me in to the shore as I attempted to fish. It was extremely frustrating when I tried to bait my line. Lesson learned buy a Kayak anchor. I thought the Kayak tracks pretty well even compared to hard Kayaks. if there is some current or wind you will drift when you stop paddling. It also felt like it took more effort to paddle at the same speeds I was used to in a traditional hard Kayak. My second frustration came when my back support to my seat deflated. It was not a puncture it's just the way the valve sits it's very easy to pop it open and leaning against the seat forces all the air out. My back started hurting after a while, eventually I was able to position myself to blow air in to it. 30 minutes later I had the same issue. I'm going to be looking for a new seat. With 18 mph winds, some current, and waves up to 2 feet high I had no fear of capsizing. I did take some water, but that is to be expected. Because the Kayak is so light I almost go flipped a few times when I turned my side to the wind. Once I realized I could not fight against the current of the tide going out and 18 mph winds I had no choice but to paddle to shore and drag it a few miles. I had no problems with the skeg coming off towing it from both ends. Quite a bit of that was through quicksand like mud up to 4 feet deep that sucked up and swallowed my water shoes for all eternity. What really aggravated me was the wind kept yanking the Kayak and dumping all my fishing gear. A few times I dragged it to shore and to my horror the wind sent it rolling down the shore spilling all my fishing gear again. It flipped and rolled over the fish hook on my fishing pole multiple times. I had a knife and hooks and no puncture. I was impressed how well it stood up. Putting it away required me using a towel to dry it and still ended up with a reasonable amount of water in my trunk even after dumping it multiple times. I didn't bother putting it back in the bag. A few people parked next to my car were very curious about the Kayak and asked a lot of questions. Lessons learned if you are fishing buy an anchor, this is not a good Kayak for windy days, it's hard to paddle against even a light current, even with me being extremely athletic. Buy a replacement seat. It's more sturdy than a pool toy don't be afraid to fish in it. It has very good buoancy even on some rough water. The skeg stays on securely just take your time and make sure you are putting it on correctly. Why would you rush to put anything together when you are risking your safety on it anyways? Bring a towel to dry it.Be prepared to put a little more work in your paddling compared to a hard kayak.A few reviews commented how the balance seemed uneven I noticed this on the side the wind was blowing on. Again not a very good Kayak for windy days. For the money I am satisfied with my purchase.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015 Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2015 by Ni
Style: 1-Person
It didn't even occur to me to check that it didn't have a drain valve. I have TUBES that have drain valves??!! I was teaching my 15 yr old nephew, who is 5'4", how to get back in the kayak if he falls out. Somewhere in that process we noticed not only had it taken on a lot of water, but it was deflating somehow. It was very difficult to get an inflatable full of water empty. Next time we went out, I gave him a bucket and sponge, and I brought an emergency float in case something happened again. The inflate valves are very difficult to close. They have this ring that keeps the cap attached, but it wants to slide in between not creating a seal but introducing a gap. I couldn't finger tight it enough for it to not leak, so I used an adjustable pipe wrench to help me close it. Not cool when you forget to bring the wrench with you. I also ended up taking the o ring off so i could close the cap, but then overzealous helpers when deflating I had to search for the caps. I would have returned this if I hadn't run out of my window. I kept searching for a way I can add a drain valve myself. This is not a kayak I would use again as an adult. For short teenagers maybe for lakes where you can swim to shore if something goes wrong. This really is more novelty than a real kayak. I have an inflatable paddleboard that is amazing and just as good as a real board, so I had high hopes for the kayak. I also really didn't like the location of the inside inflate valve. It was also difficult to get the cap back on where it is located. My nephew had a good time, it did inflate, we did use it on a tubing excursion, so I gave three stars for that reason. Oh and ... it's horrible in packing up because you need to dry it, which I used those absorbing towels, and it still had a musty smell when I took it out the second time.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024 by World Traveler