Intex Explorer K2 Inflatable 2-Person Kayak Set

Tengo un año con el Kayak, lo he utilizado alrededor de 30 veces en el mar. es un excelente producto, la bomba que trae a pesar de ser manual es muy buena, el inflado es rápido ya que trae sistema doble. las instrucciones son fáciles ya que trae números en donde hay que inflar primero. Para transportar trae una bolsa transportadora, el peso es soportable para cargarlo una persona y aparte una hielera pequeña, que como es para 2 personas pues sin problema en cuanto al peso. andando en mar es muy estable a pesar de las olas. Lo recomiendo y pienso comprar otro igual para los invitados. en cuanto a la capacidad soporta 2 adultos y 2 niños pequeños aunque muy reducido el espacio, para 2 adultos el espacio es excelente. La calidad de los remos es muy bueno y tienen excelente resistencia y poco peso. lo que yo pague por el fue un súper precio por la calidad del producto(1,700.00), pero pagaría mas por él, debido a lo que ofrece (3,000.00). Después de un año de uso, no hay queja alguna.

What is there to even say about this product, except this is probably the best money I’ve ever spent! I ordered 4 of them for me and my friends, and have taken them out a few of times already. I have terrible back problems and spend almost every weekend kayaking and camping, so finding ways to alleviate that in amy way is huge. I have issues with prolonged time in canoes and kayaks, I do not have that issue with these inflatables. We have actually connected them together while people take naps in them. Our last trip, 4 people fell asleep while attached, or in the front spot.

They are definitely what you would expect for an inflatable, as far as speed and maneuverability goes. They don’t sit deep, and are light on the water, so they take a little more effort to steer than a regular kayak. I’d put it somewhere between a canoe and a kayak for how it controls. You also sit lower than a normal kayak, so heavy paddling isn’t as easy. I definitely recommend them for more narrow, fast moving rivers where you’re doing more steering than paddling. Or if you want to just float around on a lake. If you’re looking to get somewhere in a hurry, the K2 challenger might be more what you’re looking for, especially if you aren’t concerned with having space for gear.

The durability of these is outstanding. When I first got them, my girlfriend and I took one out, just to see how it stood up to obstacles, before throwing a bunch of our friends in them. I let it run into a bunch of sticks, rocks, and other deadfall without a single issue. We basically just let the current take us wherever it wanted. The bottom drug across some rocks in low points a few times. In the end there was no noticeable damage whatsoever. It does come with a patch kit if there is ever an issue, I also carry a roll of flex tape with me and keep one of the pumps in the kayak.

Our last trip out, we went on a very busy weekend, where the river was full of thousands of people drinking and being stupid. We had people running into us, crashing right in front of us, and pushing us into log jams. These things are absolutely untipable. Where normally you would worry about flipping when you get hung up on a log or rock, that doesn’t happen with these. Imagine being a bumper boat floating down the river. Great for people with little experience.

How compact these are is a another big selling point. I don’t have any way to transport that many, and renting every week was getting expensive. I managed to fit 4 of these, along tunts, airmattresses and other camping gear for 4 people, in the trunk of my tiny 350z. These also provide a decent amount of space for gear, especially if you are riding solo. We do a lot of multiple night trips and regular kayaks don’t cut it. I bought cooler tubes to attach to the back of each one, for extra gear storage and it’s worked like a charm.

The paddles aren’t the greatest, the tips are a little flimsy, so you can’t really use them to push yourself off, they also have a tendency to drip on you a little bit, but for the money, I can’t complain. I also really like that they break down easy.

The set up is a breeze, I use an electric pump and top them off with the hand pump. You have to be careful not to overinflate with the hand pump. The kayak comes with a gauge and markings on the tubes you match it up with to tell when it’s fully inflated. I’ve read 1 or 2 reports of people popping a seem from overinflating. You can also buy a 3 year warranty for $7.99 I highly recommend doing it. I keep saying, if this kayak lasts me 3 years, I will be more than happy.

As with anything you want to keep nice, it’s important to spray them down with a hose and let them dry in the sun when you get home. Nothing worse than having mildew growing on your kayak because you put it away wet!

Since I bought mine, I’ve had at least 6 friends also order one, as well as referred numerous people on the water to Amazon for ordering. I plan to get many more of these, and some or the challengers.

Très bonne stabilité bonne balade dans les gorges du Verdon

Update, 3rd summer season, 2018
Bumped to 5 stars.
I still LOVE it. It’s maintained its durability, and I’ve had no problems with holes, leaks, or failing valves-
this is enjoying the kayak several times per week, with my dog on board. I use a cheap yoga mat on the floor of the boat for extra protection.
*We both, me and my dog, always wear a life vest!
I love the portability and ease of set up and take down. I did decide to buy a power pump that plugs into my car. This quickens the set up process, and is especially helpful with complete deflation. A note- the power pump has a safety feature that results in the sections not fillling up as much as I would like. So, I use the power pump, then top off with the manual one.
I did seem to lose track of the skeg, however, but I was able to order a replacement directly from intexstore.com, and entered 11650 (the part #) into the search bar. It cost $3.40 plus shipping.
If you’re on the fence about this, or are looking for intro equipment to try out kayaking without a huge financial commitment, I can not recommend this particular product enough. Go for it!

Living in an area that abounds in natural recreation, I’ve been debating purchasing a kayak for years. I been on many different hard types via rentals over the years, but the investment in both a kayak, and some type of frame to transport it on my car were definitely prohibitive factors. After a lot of online research, I decided to give an inflatable a try. One of the key requirements was that it was durable enough to bring a dog. This definitely fits the bill. I’ve taken it out several times, now, and I have to say that I love it.

Some of the pros:
Easily transportable in any vehicle
Easily set up- it takes me about 10-15 minutes, from vehicle to water
Durable (I have brought 2 of my 3 dogs, nails trimmed)
Roomy
Very comfortable
Moves well in the water
The two dual valves are very reliable

Some of the cons:
Heavy (it’s best to inflate in a location close to the water if possible)
Not a one-person task for anyone with any physical limitations (I’m guessing)
Paddle is a bit flimsy. I ordered a Day Tripper, which is much better
Instructions are a bit lacking
Pool-toy style of valves are difficult to manage
Deflation can be tedious

I chose the two-seater so that I could accommodate another person, or a dog. If you do go with this kayak, I recommend you set it up in your home first to get the hang of the inflation process, and make sure everything is in working order. The manual pump is quite easy to use, and it inflates the kayak quickly. I purchased a small motor pump, mostly for the deflation feature, as getting all of the air out can be challenging- especially the floor, which for some reason does not have the dual valve feature. There is a plug in the rear of the kayak which you should make sure is secure before getting in the water. The intention of this plug is to be able to drain any water from the kayak when done. This is not in the manual, and we found this out the hard way.
If you intend to bring your dog, I recommend trimming and filing nails, and make sure he has a life jacket (I recommend Outward Hound). Also, I purchased an inexpensive yoga mat to put inside the kayak on the floor, just for extra protection, and to give more of a feel of stability under their paws.
I’m very pleased with this purchase, and I’m looking forward to spending a lot of time exploring in it this summer.