- Inflated size 108" x 30" x 15" (274cm x 76 cm x 38 cm)
- Includes a high output hand operated air pump and a set of oars.
- Capacity 1 person max weght 100KG
- TUV approved
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Low profile for lakes and mild rivers, streamlined design for easy paddling. Cockpit designed for comfort and space with inflatable seat with backrest. Rugged vinyl construction with grab lines on both sides and a cargo net for extra storage.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
My neighbour and I bought a couple of these for mucking about on the canal. We've ended up taking them all over the place, down rivers, out into the surf... and we're already planning a week-long mission for next summer. (You wouldn't believe how much stuff you can cram into these things.) I love mine so much that I commute in it! You really can't beat this for fun-for-the-money.
One thing to watch: The seat is attached by a thin strip of material, and for us this began to split after just a couple of weeks' use. The tear heads straight for the main buoyancy chamber... I'd strongly recommend cutting the seat off as soon as you get the kayak. Inflate the seat and put it flat in the kayak with the longest dimension running side to side, and it'll stay in place quite happily. You could supplement that with Velcro if you wanted. To be perfectly honest, you don't really need the seat at all.
Chop the seat off, show this the respect that any inflatable needs, and you'll love it.
One thing to watch: The seat is attached by a thin strip of material, and for us this began to split after just a couple of weeks' use. The tear heads straight for the main buoyancy chamber... I'd strongly recommend cutting the seat off as soon as you get the kayak. Inflate the seat and put it flat in the kayak with the longest dimension running side to side, and it'll stay in place quite happily. You could supplement that with Velcro if you wanted. To be perfectly honest, you don't really need the seat at all.
Chop the seat off, show this the respect that any inflatable needs, and you'll love it.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I have been out in my K1 half a dozen times now (I am a complete kayak novice) and I have to say on the whole I'm very impressed. I've now bought a second one for my (7 year old) son who has had his first kayak session in his K1 and did remarkably well.
Having a pump included in the kit is a great bonus and the thing inflates very quickly - you can be ready to launch in less then 5 minutes.
It is worth noting that the weight limit (as stated on the box) is 80KG, which rather put me off buying it as I am 100KG. However I seem to have no issues and it handles very well. As a precaution I stick a small childs inflatable ring in the rear (behind the seat) for extra bouyancy but I don't think I really need it.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the paddle is the weak spot - after a couple of miles of fairly hard paddling the whole thing takes on a bit of a bend, but I've had no breakages - yet.
The other down side (and why I'm not prepared to mark this with a full set of stars) is the tendancy for the inflatable seat to rip at the point at which it is joined to the main body (of course this may be to me being overweight but I have heard of the seat problem elsewhere). I have now cut the seat off as the tearing was getting close to compromising the main body. I have not yet been out in it again since cutting the seat off, but am intending to still inflate the seat and sit on it - it just wont be attached to the rest of the kayak.
I managed to pick my K1's up new for £30 a piece so I'm definately happy. All good fun.
November Edit: I've been using my Challenger K1 right up until a week ago and have had no further problems after cutting the seat away. Works fine putting the seat in seperately. NO paddle breakages either, and that's after weekly use for several months.
Having a pump included in the kit is a great bonus and the thing inflates very quickly - you can be ready to launch in less then 5 minutes.
It is worth noting that the weight limit (as stated on the box) is 80KG, which rather put me off buying it as I am 100KG. However I seem to have no issues and it handles very well. As a precaution I stick a small childs inflatable ring in the rear (behind the seat) for extra bouyancy but I don't think I really need it.
As other reviewers have mentioned, the paddle is the weak spot - after a couple of miles of fairly hard paddling the whole thing takes on a bit of a bend, but I've had no breakages - yet.
The other down side (and why I'm not prepared to mark this with a full set of stars) is the tendancy for the inflatable seat to rip at the point at which it is joined to the main body (of course this may be to me being overweight but I have heard of the seat problem elsewhere). I have now cut the seat off as the tearing was getting close to compromising the main body. I have not yet been out in it again since cutting the seat off, but am intending to still inflate the seat and sit on it - it just wont be attached to the rest of the kayak.
I managed to pick my K1's up new for £30 a piece so I'm definately happy. All good fun.
November Edit: I've been using my Challenger K1 right up until a week ago and have had no further problems after cutting the seat away. Works fine putting the seat in seperately. NO paddle breakages either, and that's after weekly use for several months.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
ok it looks like a toy (damn dodgy colouring) but i have kayaked in this little gem and had no problems what so ever! the plastic on this is thick and sturdy! i've hit all kind of sharp things in it and it still lives! the patch they give you for it is also really good, allthough cut it to size before you use it as the ends will flap up otherwise! (repaired a friends kayak) i've used this on the sea and down rivers over three days and had no problem with inflation or having to pump it up! the underside tracking fins really help and keep you in line! myself and my friends all have inflatable kayaks and this kayak is the best one man kayak you can buy under £150! the one and only let down which has nothing to do with the kayak is the paddle! buy a knew one for twenty quid with water drip guards and that is more sturdy and u will not go wrong! best £50 i ever spent!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Solid, well-built pleasure craft
Great quality and attractively priced. Very sturdy in the water and inflates very quickly. It's great-looking too and easy to store and transport. Read more
Published 1 month ago by mphemmens
Not for short people :(
When I got this item I was really excited given all the positive reviews it has. Sadly, I found it impossible to manoeuvre; the paddles kept bumping into the sides of the kayak.. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Miss L. Molina
great fun
I could not have imagined that this canoe could be so good. Since buying it I have used it three times all not actually what you should be doing with a blow up toy that you can... Read more
Published 7 months ago by squashy cat
Really good value !
I purchased 2 of these kayaks for my teenagers to use on Lake Annecy. Very sturdy, easy to inflate, very good pump, paddles as everyone says are not quite as good, howver overall a... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fitzy
No problems for 5 years !!!
I've been using this product for 5 years long !
This summer it had its first holes in couture... It was the end (impossible to repair).
So it was 5 years old !!! Read more
This summer it had its first holes in couture... It was the end (impossible to repair).
So it was 5 years old !!! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Calmon
Kayak is fun!
Fantastic for the money. My 12 year old Son loves this Kayak. It inflates easily & quickly and packs away into the carry bag in minutes. The pump is easy for him to use too. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Ticklebird
well worth the money
I purchased this item and was amazed at how well made it was, however as i am inclined to over tighten things, when i came to connect the oars together i did them up too tight and... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Robbie
good little kayak
what can i say, i got this as a friend was getting one so we could go out on the river near where we live and its been great evey time ive used it. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Aidan lamb
Moor Lough
This is a fantastic kayak for the price. Really good quality heavy gauge material which will stand up to any amount of use if treated with a modicum of respect. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Herr Plume
Fantastic value for money, but....
For under £60 this represents fantastic value for money. The kayak is easy to inflate - I got a pump in the pack that works! Read more
Published 24 months ago by David Appleby
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