After inflating the bottom, the second chamber needs to be filled with air, which forms the sides and the deck of the kayak.

We are always supporting those brands that can break down barriers to enable everyone to enjoy the water. The Challenger K1 Kayak provides added accessories including: one 86 inch aluminium paddle and an Intex high-output pump for easy inflation and deflation.As for teardown, as you might expect, getting all the air out of the kayak isn’t as easily done as filling it up.

Just remember, this is a piece of equipment that is at best 1/5th the cost of the ‘proper’ version, so you don’t really expect it to be the same quality. We now wanted to know for ourselves how is it to paddle the Intex 1-person kayak and can it compete with a good quality inflatable kayak.Probably the least inspiring part of this kayak is how, on our first inflation of the hull, a large bulge appeared along one side in the middle, despite our testers carefully using the included gauge to get the proper amount of air.

It was a little difficult getting my legs in and out, but that is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. It was very easy to inflate, took roughly 7 minutes, once assembled it was very sturdy and comfortable, there was ample room for myself (in the back) and my wife, I'm nearly 6ft and had plenty of room.We struggled to keep it in a straight line on the calmest of water, and it’s not suitable for rough conditions as it takes a lot of effort to paddle when there are waves pushing against you.

Intex has always taken all of their products seriously, striving to make improvements and developments in both performance and technologies. The Challenger K2 has some hard-to-reach areas (especially in the bug) that makes wiping the boat dry quite difficult. Product 1: Challenger K1 One Person Kayak set is made from Intex "Super-Tough" vinyl which is a high molecular PVC that is unaffected by gasoline, oil and salt water. With exact investigation of the boat, we notice immediately that the firmness of the tubes can’t really compete with high-quality inflatable kayaks.Once the air is completely out, the boat and all its accessories will fit without any problems into the carrying bag. The supplied Intex Double Quick II* is a small-volume double-stroke pump with three different attachments.