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 K1 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
- 1-PERSON CAPACITY Inflated size is 9 feet x 2.6 feet x 1.1 feet with a weight capacity of 220 pounds and easily foldable to be put in the carry bag that allows for easy transportation
Brand: Intex
Item Weight: 26 Pounds
Material: Plastic
Color: Green/Blue
Style: 1-Person
Brand Name: Intex
Global Trade Identification Number: 11,
Model Name: Intex - Challenger K1 Kayak
Manufacturer: Intex
UPC: 078257314911 078257314690 700253912531 078257596232
Model Number: 68306EP
Manufacturer Part Number: 68305EP
Included Components: skeg
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Warranty Description: 90-Day Limited Manufacturer
Item Type Name: Kayak
Seating Capacity: 1
Weight Capacity Maximum: 220 Pounds
Item Weight: 26 Pounds
Item Dimensions L x W x H: 1"L x 1"W x 1"H
Color: Green/Blue
Style Name: 1-Person
Material Type: Plastic
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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
Bought this for the convenience of living in an apartment + budget friendly vs a real kayak and honestly it’s great. I’ve only taken it out once so far, but it’s SO easy. It comes with everything in a big fabric bag that weighs about 30lbs. And the raft itself has 2 spots to blow up. I didn’t use the pump provided, I used a super small rechargeable electric one which worked wonders. But this size is great for one or two people. If you want to relax on the water this is perfect for a solo adventure. I attached one seat instead of two and was able to lay in the kayak more like a raft with the seat as a pillow and was super comfortable. Took me a minute to realise I was t even sitting up properly to kayak because I was so comfortable with all the room! There’s space in the front and back, I was able to put the cloth bag in the back and had tons of leg room. I just put a towel down. Paddles were solidly sturdy too. I’ve seen some comments about dogs in them and that’s next on my list. I’m going to take my pug out once I get a yoga mat or something to lay down, but it was great. I was on the water for about 4 hours and didn’t have any issues with it deflating or anything. The only caveat I noticed was it did get pushed around by the wind pretty easily when I was trying to just lay. Could be because of the kayak shape or most likely because it’s inflatable. But otherwise it was great.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2026 by Andrew
Style: 1-Person
I have used this for 2 summers so far and it has held up very well. I just use it for light paddling in smaller lakes. It is great for calm waters. The kayak itself is good quality for the price. The paddle it comes with is also good quality. The pump is pretty cheap feeling but it does do the job. The kayak is easy to pump by yourself and get ready. Usually takes me only 5 minutes or less to get everything ready to go out. It stores easily in the back of your car as well. After kayaking out on the water it can be challenging to fit it back in the case it comes with. I may end up buying a large plastic tote to store it in. As far as the overall size of the kayak goes - it is very small and not the most comfortable for taller people. The weight limit is 220 lbs. I am about 125 lbs, and 5'5 for reference. It is bearable for me to sit in but I do wish there was a little more leg room. Overall its a good kayak for the price and to have something easy to store and transport, it is more convenient for someone like myself that struggles to get a kayak on top of my SUV.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026 by Sierra W.
Style: 2-Person
Love it. Took it out in the Atlantic Ocean at the tip of Florida. Didn’t have any issues with its performance. My girlfriend and I had a nice tour of the coast. It’s very easy and quick to fill with air. Has enough room to bring the pump on board. Nice ride.
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2026 by Dianne Wilson
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: 2-Person
I was a little hesitant to buy this kayak because my primary use for it is fishing, and the inflatable part made me pretty nervous. I also bought the two seater because I’m about 215 and the weight capacity on the single rider made me nervous. I’ve taken it out about a dozen times now in the month that I’ve had it and I love this kayak. It’s takes a small amount of time to inflate and deflate, and is perfect if you have a smaller vehicle but want to get out on the water. I read some reviews about tracking that I find to be true, especially if you’re riding by yourself. I try to offset the weight a bit by having a cooler by my feet, and it’s not terrible especially in calm waters. It is a slow kayak though. I was out on really calm water and decided to see how fast I could go, and was surprised at how slow I was moving. All in all, it’s a great beginner kayak that takes out the hard part of transportation. Ultimately I will end up getting a hard shell kayak, because I have had a couple close calls with my hooks while fishing, but I won’t be getting rid of this kayak when I do.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2025 by Dakota
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
Heads Up: I purchased this kayak a few months ago, and have used it less than 5 times. Pros: -Purchase Price: Needless to say, this is a cheap boat. -Storage: I live in a small apartment and this allows me to have a kayak that I can store in a closet or under the bed. -Transportation: Even the paddle breaks down into small pieces, meaning packing this into my small sedan is not challenging. It fits easily in the trunk or back seat when packed down. -The storage bag is large enough that it is not terribly challenging to repack the kayak into the bag. -Inflation is quick and easy. Getting it in the water takes maybe ten minutes. Cons: -Paddling effort: This thing handles nothing like a normal kayak on the water, and I would be hesitant to take it out on any large bodies of water or in busy waterways. On a calm weekday, when boat traffic is low, I can maneuver it on my local, low flow river. But it takes a lot more effort to move it than the hard kayaks at the rental. But were I up against a strong current, a lot of wake or wave action, or a good wind, I think I'd be stuck, fast. -Steering: This kayak turns with each stroke of your paddle, so you move in a sort of accidental serpentine. This means the already slower speed you can move the kayak is not being used efficiently. If you are paddling with a friend in a higher end inflatable or traditional kayak, you're going to have a hard time staying together. -Speeds: They're slower. My local waters have ducks and geese, and I paddled past some parent ducks who didn't appreciate my presence. I was not able to pick up speed and move away quickly, which took me by surprise. -Weather: Waterfronts tend to be windy, and wind makes this very hard to operate. -Confidence: Even a small wave reminds you that you're effectively sitting in an air mattress on the water, and it doesn't give you a solid feeling. There are two inflatable chambers in this kayak- effectively the floor, and the sides/top. If either of these become punctured or begin to leak air, you're going to go down fast. My local kayak-friendly waters are not open to swimmers, and so there are few places where it would be safe to bail out. This means I paddle with my mind focused on, where am I going if I have an emergency? -This is more minor, but the storage bag feels a bit cheap, and I get the feeling it won't hold up to a lot of transporting the kayak to and from the water. A few things to consider that are, in my opinion, neutral: -You should never pack the kayak away wet. I share this because you do need to have a plan for how you're going to get an inflatable item completely dry before packing in. Are you going to let it air dry by the boat launch, or are you going to deflate and pack into your car, take it home, and then reinflate it to dry? Keep in mind that this takes some extra time either way you do it, so having a plan is a great idea. If you take a towel for the kayak with you to the water, you can dry off a lot of the water so that it air dries quicker, but keep in mind that the interior of the kayak will collect water and is poorly exposed to the air. Reinflating at home and setting it up in front of a fan will probably help it last longer. If you're planning to air dry by the water front, have a plan for how you won't lose it to the wind. -Folding the kayak is not intuitive. If I could go back, I'd take better note of how it was packed originally to try to replicate it, for neater packing. -I'm short (5'2"), and this kayak has too much legroom. In a normal kayak, there's something to brace your feet against, and this helps you paddle efficiently. I haven't tried a lot of adjustments of the seat, so take this with a grain of salt. As I continue to use it, perhaps I'll find an easy solution. But so far, the space in the front of the kayak is too open for my tastes. -I wish it had a cup holder. Not worth calling a con, but its a bit of a pain to have my water bottle floating aimlessly in the kayak with me. Main Takeaways: For me, I was not in a position to buy a normal kayak, store it somewhere, and install transportation hardware on my older car. But if you have a place to store a hard kayak, its definitely the better choice. If you don't have the money to shell out on a better inflatable, and you don't have the space for a traditional kayak, and don't mind going slowly, only boating on perfect weather days, and avoiding busy days and times, then sure, buy this kayak. I'm not disappointed that I did, but I'm not impressed with its performance at all. For the price of roughly three rental days, however, I can justify the spend. If your idea of "kayaking" is less about paddling and more about sitting on the water and enjoy the weather and the water, you could probably be satisfied with this boat. If you like to paddle and move, you're probably going to be unhappy with the purchase. I fall into the latter category, so I've had to adjust my expectations. Finally, please have a life jacket when paddling a boat that could easily be in a sinking situation. Even if you're a great swimmer, you could be hard to see from a boat- and the life vest can help prevent an accident.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2022 by Megan Nolan