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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- Plastic
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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
Included Components: skeg
Item Type Name: Kayak
Model Number: 68306EP
Manufacturer Part Number: 68305EP
Unit Count: 1 Count
Warranty Description: 90-Day Limited Manufacturer
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
You will not regret buying this! I bought my husband and I each one of these 10 years ago as we were traveling around the country in our 5th wheel for work. We use them several times a year and they are still going strong. We have gone over rocks, mostly because the river was low, we got out and walked until it was deep enough. We have gone over rocks in a short rapid, and we have gone over trees that have fallen. This for me is the most comfortable, I live with chronic pain and a bad neck. I can carry my own kayak, inflated or deflated with ease and up until 2 weeks ago I had everything from my original purchase (my husband has all still). I lost the piece that connect each side of the paddle together, other than that the paddle is great. The carry bag is not a very tough one and it ripped completely but that is not a big deal, it did last 10 years. The skeg can be difficult to remove but at least I won't lose it in the water. :). It can be tough to get out of but we do not blow up the bottom of the seat fully as we don't want to sit up that high. We do however blow up the back of the seat. My (3) grandbabes are now old enough to kayak on their own so I am planning on surprising them next year with their own intex kayak. My advice is to always use ALL of the equipment, at least one person should carry the pump with them (fits perfectly behind the seat), even though the whole kayak is a floating device bring a life jacket (it's the law and for additional safety), be mindful of what is in the water, and last but not least, have fun, relax, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2026 by Kristen F.
Style: 1-Person
I have to hard sit in kayaks and then I wanted to try this and I figured it would not be a huge loss if I didn’t like it since the price is low. BLEW MY MIND! So comfortable to ride in. Comes with a paddle and easy to travel with without having to tie things down and spend a lot of time loading and unloading. Super easy and quick to blow up. No issues with water. Was able to sit and lay in different positions which helped me stay comfortable. Great length and where I’m from, there are a lot of alligators and even though they don’t bother you, I sit higher in this one than my other two and feel safer. Would be very difficult to flip over. I highly recommend this to anyone whether they are just starting out or they having been kayaking for years. The price is great for those starting out who aren’t sure if it’s for them or not. Also great for those of us with sore muscles that can’t sit in the same position for too long. Extremely versatile with positioning.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2026 by Dustin Smith
Style: 1-Person
My husband and I are on an extended stay in Florida but our vehicle is a Prius. We couldn't fit two kayaks in it if we tried and we didn't want to purchase a roof rack. So we found these kayaks. For the most part, they are 5 stars but there are a few things to note and why I marked it as a 4 star. 1. Inflates in just under 2 minutes. I use the K1 (one seater) and my 6'4 hubs uses the K2 (two seater) It takes me 60 pumps for the base and 40 pumps for the top. His K2 takes 90 pumps for the base and 60 for the top. It is extremely easy. We are nearly 60 years of age and it was a piece of cake to fill these kayaks. 2 minutes for each of us. 2. They deflate in under 30 seconds. I usually put mine in the car inflated then undo the plugs and fold over. By the time Jeff gets his into the car, mine is fully deflated. 3. They are a very nice quality, mostly. We kayak nearly every morning at sunrise and about twice a week at sunset. Additionally, we do an all day trip usually at least one weekend day every week, sometimes both days. In the first month of ownership, Jeff got a small tear. To be fair, he hit an oyster shoal. What was remarkable, is this did not cause him to sink. We carry the provided patches with us but we decided it would be better to use the higher quality patch (sold separately) if we could get back. We were over a mile from our launch site but his kayak barely deflated. After the initial hissing, it stopped deflating and was completely fine until we made it back. I have since gotten a small tear in one of the seat backs (separate piece) Both were easy to patch, we did, however, purchase a higher quality product for repairs from Intex than the provided patch. These separately sold products require 48 hours though so do not use on the trail, the ones that come with the kayak cure in a half hour. 4. These are insanely comfortable. There is simply no comparison to the comfort of these kayaks to a traditional kayak. 5. But they are slower. If you are kayaking with someone else in a regular kayak, they will have an easier/quicker experience. But if your whole party is using these it doesn't matter at all. We drink our coffee watching the sunrise nearly every morning and it is pure heaven. 6. In summary, we would still purchase again. Although, we had to repair and we anticipate having to repair again, the repairs appear to stay repaired. The tears occurred after extensive use. The price is great and the fun is endless, not to mention you can take them ANYWHERE!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2020 by Charlotte Lee
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: 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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Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2026 by Debra.teacher
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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 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 by Ni
Style: 1-Person
I was excited to receive this product. Concept is great for its portability. But my personal preference, I just did not like this product. Kayaking is new to me so I decided to try it out. Inflating was easy. But its all the excess pieces to put the thing together and apart that wasnt convenient for me. Once you figure out how the pieces go together and what needs inflating, its not too bad. Its not super heavy but I wouldnt walk long distances with it. Its also hard to make it to the water in one trip because of all the pieces it entails. So if you dont have close distance to water, it will be a struggle especially if you are solo. Getting into it, you are going to get water in it regardless in order to move forward in the water but away from rocks so you dont scrape the bottom. This was difficult with the skew at the bottom. The netting on the kayak, I moved to the back so if I wanted to, I could put my legs out on top in the front. But the netting was very loose and didnt feel like my items were secure. I tried playing around with it but it was loose regardless. So it was kind of useless and I put my belongings in the front. Now for actually putting it to use. I used it in a bay with calm waters and some motorized boats driving by. The boat held up against the minor waves. Dont expect to move fast speeds with this. It will be at a snails pace but also dependent on water conditions. Some water did get into the kayak and I didnt like that it didnt have a feature to remove the water if necessary. Water did get on the front of the kayak in the blue pockets in the front which could weigh it down some. I felt very stuffed in the kayak. Im 5’4” and my toes were touching the top of the kayak which could be annoying. The kayak is somewhat sturdy. It does seem to veer towards the right side for me when sitting in it. Now for disassembling, I was dreading coming out of the water knowing I have to deflate all the pieces and dry it. I saw its best to dry this while still inflated so thats what I attempted. But its impossible to dry it completely especially inside in the front and back. I can definitely see how mold/mildew will get in this product. So I dried what I could, deflated it the best I could and just put it all in my trunk. I pumped it back up at home to let it air dry and that helped some. Then I disassembled it again. I used a vaccum to help deflate the excess air and folded it up. I will be returning this item as it just didnt meet my expectations.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2022 by G.O.