INTEX 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set, Dakota K2 with 86in Oars and Pump

Easy to transport, easy to inflatable with pump. Sturdy material.

I was impressed with the stability and weight it can handle for the money. It's very stable and seems a little more durable than I expected (Keeping in mind that it has a vinyl, air-filled bottom). The next price tier ($450-700?) would be more durable and have a "drop-stich" bottom.Our little Yorkie loves it and can walk between us on the large side air channels. I wasn't sure about the blow-up seats, but they are pretty comfortable and keep your butt 2" off the bottom (out of the water that inevitably splashes in or drips off the paddles). Sets up on about 10 minutes. The high-volume hand pump works well. I just wish it had a pressure gauge like our paddle board pump has instead of using the silly little ruler they give you to determine if the sides are blown up enough.I DON'T recommend this for larger people. You would have to squeeze in between the sides to get in. I'm 5'9" and 170 Lbs, my wife is 5'2" and under 120. I don't think it would be good if I were 185-190+.

Great little Kayak. Be sure to watch the inflation of the unit, be sure to inflate just a touch under what the strip gauge shows....reason being... in 100degree weather... at the lake... the units air pressure does increase and it will self over inflate! I could actually see from day one... thick seam weld, and then by the late afternoon heat, a thinner seam weld. I checked the inflation using the strip gauge and it showed to be a tad OVER inflated by afternoons end on the lake. So you really have to pay attention to the inflation levels.The fin is detachable and works well.I would recommend this being set up in the living room and getting a "dry" run to get the seating good for you and your partner... it's kinda tough to do once your in the water. Then deflate it and go!I did like the fact the paddles had the option of being offset when you put them together. They are decent and worked well for us.The included pump works great. I used my electric to do the "bulk" air fill, then topped up with the included one... it will create enough pressure to easily overfill the unit so be sure to watch the strip gauge closely!! The box contained TWO strip gauges... that was a nice touch. The included dry bags are ok.. had no instructions on how to use them... fortunately my partner knew and showed me what to do. :)Over all pretty stable on the lake... the wake-boarding boat wakes were fun to ride through. I never felt like we were gonna tip over. It is not self bailing. there is a plug at the front to let the water drain after getting out. I thought for the price.. this is a good unit to get to see if your gonnna enjoy the sport more. :)

Great product!

The media could not be loaded. We are to women in our 50 and we loved it. We took it on our camping trip and used it in salt water. It was easy to set up and light weight to carry. It was very stable even over waves. We did use an electric air pump which I already owned. It comes with a manual air pump included. It was very comfortable as well.

I purchased this to use as a recreational paddling and possibly to fish and hunt from. I do not have the space to store a rigid kayak nor a way to transport one. This works well to fit in the space available but has limitations.First the good.You can pump this up in minutes and not break a sweat. This was surprising to me as I had purchased an electric pump as well thinking it would save time. It doesn't, but it is less work. Take the pump in the boat with you. If you develop a slow leak it can be used to reinflate even while you are on the water. And if the air is hot and the water is cold, it is highly likely the chambers will deflate as the air inside them cools. You can top them off while on the water.It will fit in a very small space when deflated and in the bag. Any vehicle trunk will have space enough for it. But before you stow it after use, be sure to thoroughly dry it.It is very maneuverable, with the short skeg maybe even too maneuverable. If you apply a lot of power in your strokes with will wander side to side quite a bit. With the longer skeg this is reduced significantly. But it will turn on a dime and give you change.It is hard to sink it. Unless you rupture all 5 chambers which is unlikely, you will at least have something to hold onto to get to shore. If you put a hole in 1 chamber you will be able to paddle to shore still. Carry a roll of Flex Tape for on the water repairs. Seriously, this is the best way to make temporary repairs.This boat is extremely stable. You would really have to be trying in order to get it to flip. If you need to you could even stand up in it without tipping but with the inflatable bottom it isn't easy and you could very well fall out.Getting in and out of the boat is easy. But you must accept that in getting in or out you will get wet. You simply cannot launch it in water too shallow to float it, you will put holes in it. So walk it out into knee deep water and then get in. You didn't really expect to stay dry while on the river did you?Now the bad.The profile is quite high. If you have any wind you will be going in the direction of the wind pretty much no matter what you do. Even when paddling with the current, if you are paddling into the wind it will be a chore to go anywhere.It is also very susceptible to currents in the water. It has quite a bit of drag and you can be spun around by currents acting in different directions on opposite ends of the boat.It isn't very fast, it has a lot of drag in the water. You won't be winning any races against rigid hull boats. But speed is not an essential factor for my uses so not a big deal.It isn't very thick material and operating in areas with rocks or sticks will result in holes. When this happens reach for the Flex Tape while you are on the water. It will stop the leaks or at least slow them down long enough to get you through the trip. I've not yet tried Flex Tape as a permanent fix though so maybe it will last longer than temporary.Permanent fixes are difficult. You should take the patches which come with the boat and throw them away, they will just frustrate you. For permanent fixes get a jar of contact cement and a piece of heavy clear vinyl sold for making slip covers for outdoor furniture. I picked up a foot by 4 feet for $2. Prep both the boat and vinyl with sandpaper and brake parts cleaner or PVC cleaner you can get at a plumbing supply aisle near you. Apply the contact cement to both surfaces allow to dry until just tacky and put the patch over the hole. Try to do this while the boat is inflated as you will want the boat material stretched when the patch is applied or the joint will fail eventually. Slap the patch on and press it firmly over all surfaces. A roller is really helpful here. Really mash the patch into place.I will attempt the Flex Tape patch as a permanent solution eventually and report back results.And yes, it also has functioned very well in the intended uses so far. Will be hunting from it this fall.

Purchased for a gift and it was a hit. Easy to assemble / inflate and easy to use.