I've had this kayak for a year now and enjoy it very much. Been out on the water about a dozen times. Setup becomes faster with use. Very stable and comfortable to use.
Hey great feedback! And don't be afraid to use the patch kit in the future if you ever get a hole, I'm seeing way to many people toss out various inflatables that could be patched & used for years more.
I got this one for Father's day this year, and man, this kayak is awesome! It feels so tough, easy to setup, easy to paddle, and can even hold my entire family, totally worth more than the price. And I found out the pump can deflate it on my second trip, make it even better.
@@scottshepard3662 Hi man, I am not sure about "rubber" because I've seen too many kinds of rubber, let me describe my experience on it for you, the surface material feel like an extra thick, fine tarp. I've accidentally dragged it above some under water sharp stone (with no load), it didn't leave a single scratch. With the recommended air pressure, the bottom almost feel like a hard shell for anybody smaller than 150 lbs, but you for somebody over 200 lbs, the butt spot still sinks a little. I haven't had any real puncture yet. The handling is not that good due to the shape, the fin on the bottom helps a little, but still not as good as hard-shell ones. It totally worth the price, if you get a good deal, it would be fantastic. There is another useful video compares all popular inflatables, you can look it up.
I have ordered one of these for moose hunting season. One spot I hunt is a small, isolated lake. I walk in about 1km from a gravel road. The opposite side backs on to many thousands of wilderness, muskeg, which is not easily accessed without crossing the narrow spit of the lake & walking around to the other side is a huge task. I recovered my moose last year using my Argo 8x8 & vloaging it across, but I want to be able cross quietly to scout, track & pursue as necessary. Th8s os my plan...
looks like the air valves on it are the same as a stand up paddleboard. Generally the pumps have a second port for the fill hose to pump air out of your inflatables
I suppose it has already been mentioned that reversing the hose on pump will deflate to perfection. Great vid tho. My fiancé just got me one & im doing my research
I ordered this INTEX Excursion PRO Kayak from Wills post above. excellent review. I will comment on the kayak after I try it out in two weeks. Thanks Will.
I have the same kayak. When packing it up I don’t fold it, use the pump to get all the air out before folding it and it fits inside the bag every time. I enjoy mine. Used it as newbie and continue to use it when taking car trips.
@@jodelfernandez The pump that comes with the boat has a two way valve. One pushes air in and the other pulled it out. Your pump should have two ports. Look for the arrows.
I just bought this like yesterday off amazon for 293 dollars. After watching you're video I feel even more comfortable with what I bought. I been wanting to get in to Kayaking for a while but lack the space to store one. This seem like a good option. It was cheap compared to other fishing Kayaks. I figure I'd get this one in then in a few years upgrade to a more expensive one. Any way thanks for the video I'm glad I went with this one.
It is nice and quite sturdy. I had one for a few years with some patches already. The only thing I don’t like is the fishing rod holders that make the rods crossing. To solve this issue (to make the rod direction toward outside and not crossing), today I discover that 3/4” PVC connectors can make it. Just need a pair of bending 135 degree angle connector and a pair of straight connector. Combine each bending connector with each straight one using 3/4” PVC pipe. Also use the same PVC size to connect with the rod host on Kayak. Cut a little inner tube of bicycle tire waste to layer the pipe until it’s good fit to the host.
Just come across this as my mate is buying one , you can drop other rod holders in the holes, like T shape , then you are at the right angle with the rod beside you !
Also the electric pump that connects to your car is Soo much Better than the manual pump. I find the seats uncomfortable on my lower back are there better seats available?
I just bought a Kokopelli raft that weighs less than 8 lbs. It's going to allow me to open up a whole new world of hiking opportunities. Nice video. Cheers from Alberta.
My god, by far the best review of any product on utube. You made me want to buy the product right away. Who are the 53 that didn't like this video that's nuts. Again great video in detail and depth blown away by the video excellent work.
They have since added a deflation option on the pump that is included as well as a superior high quality backpack to carry the deflated Kayak in. Mine had a small pin hole in the bottom of the Kayak but fortunately you don't even need the floor section inflated to use this. Maybe the floor section is to allow for more weight but I am 165lbs and it was fine. This kayak is worth every penny.
@@ricardo-hf5xo the top of the pump handle has an inflate side and a deflate side, just move the hose from onside to the other, so I can see without my glasses on I put a white paint arrow on it for direction
To be honest I'm not really sure all I can think is trolling, if you were setting in the rear seat with the holders you would have poles crossed right in your face. I'm for sure going to be ordering one for the bar it comes with. Thanks for watching & the comment
Ordered mine Wednesday, arrived Friday, pressure tested Saturday, out on the river today! Rides and paddles nice, and so much easier to schlep around then my PVC hard shell. So far, money well spent.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures the issue with the trolling theory is that two lines will be right next to each other and probably cross/tangle. Also, if you get a fish on the line, one rod will bend into the other and could bend the eye guides of the rods.
Yeah exactly, the same way you should cross your safety chains on your travel trailer or any other in-tow vehicles you have attached to your vehicle. Same principle applies here 👍
@@toddphillips3579 maybe if you like broken rods lol... for real, don't cross rods like that, I've seen rods literally shatter just from touching something else while a good fish is on
Excellent review. Loved your detail. There is a way to fold up smaller. I had a 2 metre soft inflatable dinghy with the same valve setup and you reverse the air on the pump so it sucks instead of inflates. This takes all of the air out of the boat enabling a complete fold.
A quick word of advise, the hand operated two way air pump that was provided with your INTEX Excursion kayak is also an "air-extractor", and it works great. The air-extractor method will deflate the kayak to the same state it was in when you first took it out of the box. It works a lot like one of those vacuum packaging devices for food storage.
Right, I was surprised that he didn't use it before putting the kayak back in the bag. The pump has two ports there at the top of the handle. One blows air out and the other sucks air in.
Thanks for the Video WWOA, I purchased mine and will be here Thursday, cant wait to pressure test and use it for camping trips. Decided on inflatable because I cant pack a hardshell and decided on the Pro base on this video clip.
Having had experience with both inflatables and hard shell boats/canoes, I would only consider this kind of thing if I were floating downstream in a creek or river, never paddling upstream.
Thanks for making the video. I want to get something for my 3yo and I to play around in leisurely. I live in Maryland, so there's a lot of nice smooth water to play around in. I don't need anything to fancy or expensive, but I want to make sure we can use it a lot, and be safe. Of course safety is my top concern, since I'll be alone with my 3yo son. Unfortunately my car is very small. And I'm not sure that I'd be able to get anything on the roof. Also since it's just me I don't know how easy it would be to transport a hard kayak. I think inflatable kayak is the way to go. I'm not looking for anything for speed or fishing, really. Just something fun for my kid and I to do over the summer. This sounds perfect thank you!
Hello! Hola! If you jump into the water, how easy is it to climb into the kayak afterwards? or it is not possible because it overturns? Si te tiras al agua, cuan facil es subir despues al kayak? o no se puede pues se vuelca? Thanks!!!
Please, does anyone noted white thin thread (of 1-2 inches long) that were not covered by the read plastic coating that is on the boat. My boat kept the pressure well during the night and looks otherwise good. This is definitely from manufacturer production. Do you consider it as cosmetic or something serious that should not be present (plastic seems less thick at the place the thread appears) and return. In my case, I have about 8-10 this white threads on the upper part aligned in one line.
Great review! You really covered all the aspects of this model. I just bought & reviewed the normal K2 model. I’m not sure how sturdy this one is compared to the K2 explorer, but I would be careful doing anything while on the ground. I poked a hole in the bottom not even 5 seconds after attempting to blow it up as a TINY rock was sharp enough with some weight on it to pierce the bottom. Super annoying, and it can be a real pain to patch!
I have a K2 too and it seems more like a Sevylor Tahiti both being pretty good. But have to be cautious among sharp barnacles and rocks. But this Intex Pro series seems like the higher end Choice. Kinda like my Sevylor K1 river kayak or Colorado canoe. You could trashed them around quite a bit and not worry as much about barnacles and fallen tree branches. Definitely adds peace of mind out on the water. This Intex Pro is really well put together. Really informative video
Ruben Mejias I ended up using a tire patch kit and sealer with heat gun turned on low since it’s cold outside. Held up fine and took it out on the lake for about a 5 mile trip and now have a hole in one of the side walls 😅
We just got the index k2 explorer. Set it up and will take it out tomorrow on a local pond. Great review on the pro version. Subscribed after seeing some of your other video titles. 👍
I didn't know how to fold it until I saw yout video, thanks man. Could you make a video on how to open the valves? I couldn't figure it out however I tried.
Another thing I didn't know was you can suck the air out with the pump making it even smaller! Valves you just push them in & turn it's actually shown in the video at 0:25 , hope that helps
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Thanks man. I've tried it at long last! The weather wasn't good tho but I still went for it. I just couldn't bear looking at it anymore and even if there were big waves, I took it out. I didn't go very far because I didn't have my pfd with me so I didn't want to risk it but I never felt in danger. It's extremely stable and it was very fast in the water! I don't regret buying it one bit. I never tried kayaking before but I watched a few videos that explained how to row and it helped me a lot. p,s: the reason I couldn't try before was because the beaches were off limit because of anti corona measures. Then the weather wasn't good and I was kinda busy. I only recently had the chance to take it out and on both occasions the weather was bad. This third time, I couldn't bear not trying it any longer and just went for it!
If the pole holders aim toward the center of the kayak, if the pole falls out of the holder, it won't fall out of the boat. If the holder angles out and the pole fell out of the holder, you would lose your pole.
Nice review. Have been looking at this on Amazon. This helped me make up my mind. Plan on using it on some river trips on the Guadalupe, in Texas Hill Country with my wife. Don't think I would want to fish out of it.
Dude you will love it, also fishing out of it has been excellent but I don't have anything to compare it to. If you can please use my amazon link. Cheers for stopping by Justin
Max capacity is somewhat confusing. Icon indicates 400 lbs but other writing below indicates 2 person or 330 lbs. I would keep it below 330. The outside seams around the floorboards are not the strongest so the increased weight puts a great amount of stress on these points and a possible tear can occur.
Good review, but you missed out the fact that you can use the pump to pump the air out as well. That way you can remove pretty much all of the air easily and therefore fold it up smaller (and get it back in the bag)! Any idea why we in the UK have to pay almost double what you pay for this in the U.S.?
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing! I have the Explorer K2... I can't say I'm super impressed with it... but for the money, it is a good way to get on the water!
Oh your going to love it man this thing is more than I expected. Quality is just crazy. I for sure will be doing some videos from it in the near future.
Looking forward to it, I’m ready to get make lots of memories this summer on the water and seems very durable which gives me a an extra piece of mind, keep up the good work!
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Hey, I might have a question...🤔 I've never used one...I have a bad back, after a couple of hours in my canoe and I can start to feel it. I'm wondering if u or anyone else can tell me "about" how hard they are on the lower back?!!!! 😃🤕
I would assume that the rod holders are designed to cross to minimize how far the rods stick out to the side, in order to avoid snagging on tree branches or a dock or other potential bugaboos.
I do love it when people say they would have been happy to pay more. Maybe the manufacturers or retailers will take your advice so the rest of us can benefit?????
Great question this one got stolen out my trunk around 20-25 uses, the sea eagle & AE have both held out for over 20 uses with no pops but I'm mostly using my dinghy now. Also making a video on choosing a kayak vs dinghy soon so look for that maybe next week. One thing I can say is don't be afraid of a pop these are actually safer than a lot of hard shell boats that will sink if tipped. Patching up a hole is easy & you will never need to re patch it, I see way to many people get a hole or find one after unpacking & toss out a perfectly good boat. Hope that helps, they are all great boats for the price I'd go with a Sea Eagle, these Intex boats can swing from $350-500 in a snap!
I think you use the pump to deflate it completely. The Velcro strip seems to be versatile and long for positioning. Can I attach the skeg while on the water, reaching underneath?
Sorry missed your question, the skeg I forgot to film. It comes with x2 of them one for shallow & one for lakes. The skeg slides in & locks, to get it off you press on a tab. You won't be able to reach over though the sides are a lot bigger than a hard shell kayak. That being said the thing is attached very very firmly, to break this off you would have to really be trying.
Great video! I have a hard body kayak. Looking around for a two person so my fiance can come with me. The hard body two person yaks really take up some room. So I think a good inflatable could be a good choice. I used to have an intex excursion 4 boat. That thing was a blast and had loads of room. I used to use it with a trolling motor. So I been a fan of intex ever since. I may pickup this pro instead of the explorer k2 or challenger k2. Seems more rugged and sturdy.
Only issue has become that the company does not have replacements parts available, for some time. Need new seats as neither hold air, seems to be at the valve.
Always wanted to give this a try but always been a bit uncertain about the blow up ones, although, as you mentioned it does have its advantages. Good review, cheers Alan
If you look up the Intex challenger or Explorer line they have a ton of positive reviews little over 2k, 4 1/2 star average. This is like one of them but on steroids. I too was a little off of the inflatable but I wasn't really able to find anyone having issues with them. This thing is beast like, really feels like something the coast guard would use.
No you need it, the skeg also helps stop you from endlessly spinning around, the times I have forgotten it I didn't notice it for a moment but when I had to make turns to get back - oh boy was it not fun. Think of it much like a tire that sits on a rim.
I took mine out for the first time yesterday and loved it! I have a question about the psi though, and I can't find that information. What psi do you blow each one up to? I want to make sure I am not doing too much. Thanks in advance!!
What a great idea! I was actually thinking about getting one too since last summer. I already have a raft I got from Amazon but it's a bit too big to handle, unless a friend of mine goes along with me and he rows😃 but the kayak would be much better on the river.. looking forward to some wild kayaking adventures! Bravo Will👍🌻🐾🌲🐻
mine comes in today, UPS says its out for delivery cant wait, great review. I'm going to use it solo on Mission Bay in San Diego (salt water), should i sit in the front or back? thanks!
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I've had this kayak for a year now and enjoy it very much. Been out on the water about a dozen times. Setup becomes faster with use. Very stable and comfortable to use.
Hey great feedback! And don't be afraid to use the patch kit in the future if you ever get a hole, I'm seeing way to many people toss out various inflatables that could be patched & used for years more.
do you inflate and deflate it it al the time? and you dry it before you store?
I inflate and deflate when I use. Then I dry it before storing in its bag
I got this one for Father's day this year, and man, this kayak is awesome! It feels so tough, easy to setup, easy to paddle, and can even hold my entire family, totally worth more than the price. And I found out the pump can deflate it on my second trip, make it even better.
It's a great boat, cheers for leaving the comment Adam
Does the material feel tough.... like actual "rubber?" I'm thinking about buying one right now! ✌️👍
@@scottshepard3662 Hi man, I am not sure about "rubber" because I've seen too many kinds of rubber, let me describe my experience on it for you, the surface material feel like an extra thick, fine tarp. I've accidentally dragged it above some under water sharp stone (with no load), it didn't leave a single scratch. With the recommended air pressure, the bottom almost feel like a hard shell for anybody smaller than 150 lbs, but you for somebody over 200 lbs, the butt spot still sinks a little. I haven't had any real puncture yet.
The handling is not that good due to the shape, the fin on the bottom helps a little, but still not as good as hard-shell ones.
It totally worth the price, if you get a good deal, it would be fantastic.
There is another useful video compares all popular inflatables, you can look it up.
@@adamzhu2313 Hey, thanks for the information, mine should be here in a few days. I'm looking forward to it, thanks again.✌️👍
@@scottshepard3662 No worries, enjoy your ride!
I have ordered one of these for moose hunting season. One spot I hunt is a small, isolated lake. I walk in about 1km from a gravel road. The opposite side backs on to many thousands of wilderness, muskeg, which is not easily accessed without crossing the narrow spit of the lake & walking around to the other side is a huge task. I recovered my moose last year using my Argo 8x8 & vloaging it across, but I want to be able cross quietly to scout, track & pursue as necessary. Th8s os my plan...
3 years later and still a great kayak. I'm going to get the single seater this month.
was the k2 difficult to paddle for 1 person only?
looks like the air valves on it are the same as a stand up paddleboard. Generally the pumps have a second port for the fill hose to pump air out of your inflatables
I suppose it has already been mentioned that reversing the hose on pump will deflate to perfection. Great vid tho. My fiancé just got me one & im doing my research
It has but thanks got looking out dude, hope you enjoy the boat!
I ordered this INTEX Excursion PRO Kayak from Wills post above. excellent review. I will comment on the kayak after I try it out in two weeks. Thanks Will.
Hope you enjoy it!
I have the same kayak. When packing it up I don’t fold it, use the pump to get all the air out before folding it and it fits inside the bag every time. I enjoy mine. Used it as newbie and continue to use it when taking car trips.
How do you use the pump to get the air out?
@@jodelfernandez The pump that comes with the boat has a two way valve. One pushes air in and the other pulled it out. Your pump should have two ports. Look for the arrows.
I just bought this like yesterday off amazon for 293 dollars. After watching you're video I feel even more comfortable with what I bought. I been wanting to get in to Kayaking for a while but lack the space to store one. This seem like a good option. It was cheap compared to other fishing Kayaks. I figure I'd get this one in then in a few years upgrade to a more expensive one. Any way thanks for the video I'm glad I went with this one.
How has your kayak worked out?
Didn't see this message hope it worked out for you!
Just received mine. Haven't opened it yet. But feel confident and ready to, now that I watched this. Great video. Thanks!
I just received my new Excursion Pro today....Can't wait to take it out this weekend!!
Hope you enjoy it!
Very clear descripcións of things and a pleasant narration. Keep up the good job.
Thanks Luis!
The pump also has a deflating side. It makes it a lot easier to get the air out before folding it.
It is nice and quite sturdy. I had one for a few years with some patches already. The only thing I don’t like is the fishing rod holders that make the rods crossing. To solve this issue (to make the rod direction toward outside and not crossing), today I discover that 3/4” PVC connectors can make it. Just need a pair of bending 135 degree angle connector and a pair of straight connector. Combine each bending connector with each straight one using 3/4” PVC pipe. Also use the same PVC size to connect with the rod host on Kayak. Cut a little inner tube of bicycle tire waste to layer the pipe until it’s good fit to the host.
Very good video, thanks. Someone said reason rods are crossed is so if they come out of the holdets, the rods fall into the kayak and not the water.
Just come across this as my mate is buying one , you can drop other rod holders in the holes, like T shape , then you are at the right angle with the rod beside you !
Oh man great tip dude!
simple and cut-to-the-chase review. appreciate it
Thanks for the comment!
Also the electric pump that connects to your car is Soo much Better than the manual pump. I find the seats uncomfortable on my lower back are there better seats available?
I just bought a Kokopelli raft that weighs less than 8 lbs. It's going to allow me to open up a whole new world of hiking opportunities. Nice video. Cheers from Alberta.
DUDE, your one of the people I first watched before I got into all this stuff. Your solo 3 day trip is legendary! An honor to see you in my comments.
I passed on this one because too many Amazon reviews said it would develop leaks in the seams. I might have to give this another look
very good review will. subbed.
Cheers for the good words man
I can feel the honesty in your voice! thanks, i just ordered mine :)
Hope you enjoy it Ward!
The fishing rod holder is for rods that are set for use later
My god, by far the best review of any product on utube. You made me want to buy the product right away. Who are the 53 that didn't like this video that's nuts. Again great video in detail and depth blown away by the video excellent work.
Man good times thanks for the killer words my dude!
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They have since added a deflation option on the pump that is included as well as a superior high quality backpack to carry the deflated Kayak in. Mine had a small pin hole in the bottom of the Kayak but fortunately you don't even need the floor section inflated to use this. Maybe the floor section is to allow for more weight but I am 165lbs and it was fine. This kayak is worth every penny.
The pump is reversible. You can literally suck all the air out of it using the deflate side of the pump
Great tip!
Doesn’t seem to work on mine
Thank man!
@@ricardo-hf5xo the top of the pump handle has an inflate side and a deflate side, just move the hose from onside to the other, so I can see without my glasses on I put a white paint arrow on it for direction
Nice video! I like that your informational points were thorough and considerate of the pros and cons specific to this product!
Nice review, dude! I just ordered it and I'm so excited to get out on the water. Fishing trips, camping, this thing is going with me everywhere I go.
Heck ya man you will love it!
Five years on, how has it held up?
Great video. You can easily deflate it by using the "deflate" side of the compressor/pump.
Maybe the holders are crossed to keep fishing poles out of the way while paddling, especially in tandem mode?
To be honest I'm not really sure all I can think is trolling, if you were setting in the rear seat with the holders you would have poles crossed right in your face. I'm for sure going to be ordering one for the bar it comes with. Thanks for watching & the comment
Ordered mine Wednesday, arrived Friday, pressure tested Saturday, out on the river today! Rides and paddles nice, and so much easier to schlep around then my PVC hard shell. So far, money well spent.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures the issue with the trolling theory is that two lines will be right next to each other and probably cross/tangle. Also, if you get a fish on the line, one rod will bend into the other and could bend the eye guides of the rods.
Maybe the pole holders face that way so that the rods aren’t hanging out of the boat snagging trees and such while traveling down river.
Crossed poles will be for stability when line pulls
Yeah exactly, the same way you should cross your safety chains on your travel trailer or any other in-tow vehicles you have attached to your vehicle. Same principle applies here 👍
@@toddphillips3579 maybe if you like broken rods lol... for real, don't cross rods like that, I've seen rods literally shatter just from touching something else while a good fish is on
On Amazon description says that weight limit is 100 kg for one seater. My weight is 107. Should i keep looking for another ?
Excellent review. Loved your detail. There is a way to fold up smaller. I had a 2 metre soft inflatable dinghy with the same valve setup and you reverse the air on the pump so it sucks instead of inflates. This takes all of the air out of the boat enabling a complete fold.
Great tip Graham!
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A quick word of advise, the hand operated two way air pump that was provided with your INTEX Excursion kayak is also an "air-extractor", and it works great. The air-extractor method will deflate the kayak to the same state it was in when you first took it out of the box. It works a lot like one of those vacuum packaging devices for food storage.
Right, I was surprised that he didn't use it before putting the kayak back in the bag. The pump has two ports there at the top of the handle. One blows air out and the other sucks air in.
Great tip works so much better this way
I found this comment years later but thank you very much for the tip!
Awesome video! Convinced me to get one :)
This is the way :)
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures This is the way :)
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures would you happen to know where the info as to how many PSI it is to be pumped up to is located? thnx
I have mine coming Friday, I can’t wait.Great video.
Thanks for the Video WWOA, I purchased mine and will be here Thursday, cant wait to pressure test and use it for camping trips. Decided on inflatable because I cant pack a hardshell and decided on the Pro base on this video clip.
Hope you enjoy it David it's a lot of fun
You can also use the included pump to suck out the air with the intake side not the pump side. Vacuum it out and fold it up
Great tip, this works very well
Thanks for the review! I bought my 1 person today. 👍👊
Having had experience with both inflatables and hard shell boats/canoes, I would only consider this kind of thing if I were floating downstream in a creek or river, never paddling upstream.
Perhaps inflatables would be better than hard kayaks for hiking upstream a bit, then floating downstream to your car or your camp.
Thanks for the video. I have the K2 and have not used it yet but can't wait
Your welcome John, the K2 is also a ton of fun
I looked for the video of that future camping trip on the kayak. Is there one? Would love to see it.
killer review man, very in-depth and well-spoken, thank you. love the kayak as well
Thanks for the good words Joshua my dude!
Thanks for making the video. I want to get something for my 3yo and I to play around in leisurely. I live in Maryland, so there's a lot of nice smooth water to play around in. I don't need anything to fancy or expensive, but I want to make sure we can use it a lot, and be safe. Of course safety is my top concern, since I'll be alone with my 3yo son. Unfortunately my car is very small. And I'm not sure that I'd be able to get anything on the roof. Also since it's just me I don't know how easy it would be to transport a hard kayak. I think inflatable kayak is the way to go. I'm not looking for anything for speed or fishing, really. Just something fun for my kid and I to do over the summer. This sounds perfect thank you!
Best of luck, just stay close the the shoreline with the young one & you should be all set :) Happy yaking!
Great demo on this , I want to go out and explore with my dog andI think this would be perfect
I'm looking to buy an inflatable kayak and your awesome review helped me out a lot. Bravo Zulu!
Cheers man I hope you enjoy it, will be making more kayaking videos so maybe I can talk you into a sub? Be safe!
Hello! Hola!
If you jump into the water, how easy is it to climb into the kayak afterwards? or it is not possible because it overturns?
Si te tiras al agua, cuan facil es subir despues al kayak? o no se puede pues se vuelca?
Thanks!!!
Please, does anyone noted white thin thread (of 1-2 inches long) that were not covered by the read plastic coating that is on the boat. My boat kept the pressure well during the night and looks otherwise good. This is definitely from manufacturer production. Do you consider it as cosmetic or something serious that should not be present (plastic seems less thick at the place the thread appears) and return. In my case, I have about 8-10 this white threads on the upper part aligned in one line.
Great review! You really covered all the aspects of this model. I just bought & reviewed the normal K2 model. I’m not sure how sturdy this one is compared to the K2 explorer, but I would be careful doing anything while on the ground. I poked a hole in the bottom not even 5 seconds after attempting to blow it up as a TINY rock was sharp enough with some weight on it to pierce the bottom. Super annoying, and it can be a real pain to patch!
Thanks man yeah I have heard of some people poping the cheaper ones, sorry to hear about that man!
I have a K2 too and it seems more like a Sevylor Tahiti both being pretty good. But have to be cautious among sharp barnacles and rocks. But this Intex Pro series seems like the higher end Choice. Kinda like my Sevylor K1 river kayak or Colorado canoe. You could trashed them around quite a bit and not worry as much about barnacles and fallen tree branches. Definitely adds peace of mind out on the water. This Intex Pro is really well put together. Really informative video
Ruben Mejias I ended up using a tire patch kit and sealer with heat gun turned on low since it’s cold outside. Held up fine and took it out on the lake for about a 5 mile trip and now have a hole in one of the side walls 😅
Man you did an amazing job at reviewing this! I have to tell you though that that orientation for trolling is a nightmare!
Thanks man!
We just got the index k2 explorer. Set it up and will take it out tomorrow on a local pond. Great review on the pro version. Subscribed after seeing some of your other video titles. 👍
Hey thanks for the sub Mark! You will love it
Excellent job bud. Wonderfully informative review.
Hey thanks man!
Love it , everything it says it was and more , very stable , easy to handle
Will it last in rivers that have rocks and trees or is it just good in lakes
I didn't know how to fold it until I saw yout video, thanks man. Could you make a video on how to open the valves? I couldn't figure it out however I tried.
Another thing I didn't know was you can suck the air out with the pump making it even smaller! Valves you just push them in & turn it's actually shown in the video at 0:25 , hope that helps
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Thanks man. I'm taking this kayak to the sea and I hope I won't die while doing so!
Best of luck dude let me know how it goes!
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Thanks man. I've tried it at long last! The weather wasn't good tho but I still went for it. I just couldn't bear looking at it anymore and even if there were big waves, I took it out. I didn't go very far because I didn't have my pfd with me so I didn't want to risk it but I never felt in danger. It's extremely stable and it was very fast in the water! I don't regret buying it one bit. I never tried kayaking before but I watched a few videos that explained how to row and it helped me a lot. p,s: the reason I couldn't try before was because the beaches were off limit because of anti corona measures. Then the weather wasn't good and I was kinda busy. I only recently had the chance to take it out and on both occasions the weather was bad. This third time, I couldn't bear not trying it any longer and just went for it!
I like your product review. It's clear and you even showed step by step. It help us decide if we are going to buy this. Thanks Bro.
Thanks Jerry glad it helped!
If the pole holders aim toward the center of the kayak, if the pole falls out of the holder, it won't fall out of the boat. If the holder angles out and the pole fell out of the holder, you would lose your pole.
i think the rod holders angled in so the oars don't hit them when paddling
The holes is depth enough to safely hold the rod. I prefer the fishing rod toward the other way.
Going to take this bad boy out on the Gulf of Mexico in a few weeks. Anybody got a problem with that?
I've seen on other videos you can use the pump to deflate, taking out most air and making it easier to fold
sorry, see this mentioned multiple times in comments. great vid though
Cheer though for letting me know :)
Nice review. Have been looking at this on Amazon. This helped me make up my mind. Plan on using it on some river trips on the Guadalupe, in Texas Hill Country with my wife. Don't think I would want to fish out of it.
Dude you will love it, also fishing out of it has been excellent but I don't have anything to compare it to. If you can please use my amazon link. Cheers for stopping by Justin
Nice video! I can see this being used this summer! Great review!
Oh yeah man it's coming for sure!
Max capacity is somewhat confusing. Icon indicates 400 lbs but other writing below indicates 2 person or 330 lbs. I would keep it below 330. The outside seams around the floorboards are not the strongest so the increased weight puts a great amount of stress on these points and a possible tear can occur.
The chambers are numbered. Always do the bottom first. Then the sides.
Good review, but you missed out the fact that you can use the pump to pump the air out as well. That way you can remove pretty much all of the air easily and therefore fold it up smaller (and get it back in the bag)! Any idea why we in the UK have to pay almost double what you pay for this in the U.S.?
Prices after Covid doubled on most if not all Intex products prolly why. Last Christmas this was as low as $130.
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Wow! That's literally a quarter of the best price I can find for one in the UK!
Excellent review. Thanks for sharing! I have the Explorer K2... I can't say I'm super impressed with it... but for the money, it is a good way to get on the water!
Yeah I think they are a great step to see if you like it, thanks for the comment my dude
Nice kayak. I have a similar one and they are a good option when you don’t have The space. Enjoy and thanks for sharing
I’m getting my excursion pro this week! So excited
Oh your going to love it man this thing is more than I expected. Quality is just crazy. I for sure will be doing some videos from it in the near future.
Looking forward to it, I’m ready to get make lots of memories this summer on the water and seems very durable which gives me a an extra piece of mind, keep up the good work!
Did you end up getting your boat man?
Will Wild's Outdoor Adventures I sure did I should get it this Wednesday I ordered it online I’m already making plans for next weekend!
Awesome dude let me know how it goes, if you look in my videos you will also see a discord chat room feel free to drop by sometime!
When I un-couple the pump from the air valves, I lose a lot of air immediately. Is that normal or should the valve lock to prevent air escaping?
2 week BP trip, sounds amazing right now.
Great video...I'm ordering one right now. I've used a canoe for 40 years, but I've been wanting to try one of these.👍✌️🐟
Thank Scott
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures No trouble.👍
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures Hey, I might have a question...🤔 I've never used one...I have a bad back, after a couple of hours in my canoe and I can start to feel it. I'm wondering if u or anyone else can tell me "about" how hard they are on the lower back?!!!! 😃🤕
Love the video! I think this will be the perfect kayak for wifey and me!
Thanks for watching & the comment good luck guys!
Great review. Bought one. Thanks!
I would assume that the rod holders are designed to cross to minimize how far the rods stick out to the side, in order to avoid snagging on tree branches or a dock or other potential bugaboos.
How does it handle open ocean? Or wouldn't you recommend going into the sea with this one?
I do love it when people say they would have been happy to pay more. Maybe the manufacturers or retailers will take your advice so the rest of us can benefit?????
I dunno will they?
@Will Wild's Outdoor Adventures how have this inflatable kayak (or others you've had) held up over time & use? Any holes, leaks, etc.?
Great question this one got stolen out my trunk around 20-25 uses, the sea eagle & AE have both held out for over 20 uses with no pops but I'm mostly using my dinghy now. Also making a video on choosing a kayak vs dinghy soon so look for that maybe next week.
One thing I can say is don't be afraid of a pop these are actually safer than a lot of hard shell boats that will sink if tipped. Patching up a hole is easy & you will never need to re patch it, I see way to many people get a hole or find one after unpacking & toss out a perfectly good boat.
Hope that helps, they are all great boats for the price I'd go with a Sea Eagle, these Intex boats can swing from $350-500 in a snap!
I think you use the pump to deflate it completely. The Velcro strip seems to be versatile and long for positioning. Can I attach the skeg while on the water, reaching underneath?
Your 100% correct, I just got back from my third use of it & it for sure will take it down even more fitting it into the bag very well.
Sorry missed your question, the skeg I forgot to film. It comes with x2 of them one for shallow & one for lakes. The skeg slides in & locks, to get it off you press on a tab. You won't be able to reach over though the sides are a lot bigger than a hard shell kayak. That being said the thing is attached very very firmly, to break this off you would have to really be trying.
Hi - how many pounds of pressure do you put in the 3 chambers - I can't find that anywhere. I blew it up but have no idea what the pressure should be.
Good question I'm not near the boat atm but the pump it comes with you want to pump it up tell it's in the green if I can remember right.
Great video! I have a hard body kayak. Looking around for a two person so my fiance can come with me. The hard body two person yaks really take up some room. So I think a good inflatable could be a good choice. I used to have an intex excursion 4 boat. That thing was a blast and had loads of room. I used to use it with a trolling motor. So I been a fan of intex ever since. I may pickup this pro instead of the explorer k2 or challenger k2. Seems more rugged and sturdy.
Yeah this would be a much better choice or move up to an Advanced Elements
Thanks for the review mate... you covered alot and delivery was good 👌... Liked and subbed 👍
Thanks for the good words a sub broheim!
The pump has a deflate setting which is excellent. Great video though.
Wow! What a great review.Cover everything really well.
I'm very tempted to get one..
I have the Explorer and that is good but this looks like class.
Glad it was helpful!
Any tips for getting the skeg unstuck on the explorer?? I can't seem to get it out on and Ive tried it all.
Only issue has become that the company does not have replacements parts available, for some time. Need new seats as neither hold air, seems to be at the valve.
Yeah we can thank Covid for that not INTEX, these have also been selling for months over $700. Just screwed everything up
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures yeah, I guess so to a point, but really if you don't got replacement parts then stop selling the product until you do.
Always wanted to give this a try but always been a bit uncertain about the blow up ones, although, as you mentioned it does have its advantages. Good review, cheers Alan
If you look up the Intex challenger or Explorer line they have a ton of positive reviews little over 2k, 4 1/2 star average. This is like one of them but on steroids. I too was a little off of the inflatable but I wasn't really able to find anyone having issues with them. This thing is beast like, really feels like something the coast guard would use.
can we skip through skeg? or it's really hard to manuver without it? makes no sense to launch from a flat land to have it on.
No you need it, the skeg also helps stop you from endlessly spinning around, the times I have forgotten it I didn't notice it for a moment but when I had to make turns to get back - oh boy was it not fun. Think of it much like a tire that sits on a rim.
Fantastic review, thank you; most helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I took mine out for the first time yesterday and loved it! I have a question about the psi though, and I can't find that information. What psi do you blow each one up to? I want to make sure I am not doing too much. Thanks in advance!!
Hello. Do you still have this kayac? How it holds up? I want to buy one but not just for one summer. Thanks in advance!
Very well done! Thanks for all the great info!
you seem like such a nice guy. thanks for the video; I'm setting mine up for the first time.
Thanks Rich! Best of luck setting it up be safe out there!
So i have look all over the internet looking for this.... what number should the guage read for the kayak.... doesnt state in the directions at all
Not sure what you mean friend can you try again?
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures I think he’s asking about the air gauge. How much air is it supposed to hold according to the psi reading on the gauge?
What a great idea! I was actually thinking about getting one too since last summer. I already have a raft I got from Amazon but it's a bit too big to handle, unless a friend of mine goes along with me and he rows😃 but the kayak would be much better on the river.. looking forward to some wild kayaking adventures! Bravo Will👍🌻🐾🌲🐻
I highly recommend it you would love it!
Looks like if you sit in the back (like your didn’t in the video). Your knees would be pressing up against the fishing pole holders.
mine comes in today, UPS says its out for delivery cant wait, great review. I'm going to use it solo on Mission Bay in San Diego (salt water), should i sit in the front or back? thanks!
Awesome man hope you have a great time & thanks! It has a configuration for 1 or 2 people so you will just be setting it up for one :)
@@WillWildsOutdoorAdventures So I can buy one with 2 seats and also use only 1?
@@dogensrb1108 Yes, in a more central position for even weight distribution.
Great review video. Thanks for making it.
I think we will be picking this up for ourselves.
They aren't fishing pole holders. They are fishing pole holder mounts. You're supposed to buy fishing pole holders that slip into those.
What does this Boat sell for please comment back thank you very much
How do you keep the air from coming out immediately after you remove the tube? We seem to cannot get the plug screwed in in time.
Literally in the first 30 seconds of the video I start to explain it