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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2022
- If you are like me, you go to Costco entirely too often and look at all the different things they sell and think, "Is that a good deal?" "Will that even work?" "Should I buy that very large inflatable Kayak?"
Well thankfully for you, I bought the damn kayak and tested it out for you.
Overall I think this purchase was totally worth it. You get majority of the experience that you would have gotten with a hard shelled kayak, but you don't have to worry about storing and transporting a large plastic kayak. This thing packs down pretty small and would fit in the trunk of just about any car. For only $240 you're an idiot not to buy it. (not really though, it still is a pretty penny but I think it's worth it if you are interested in the hobby.)
Anyways thank you for watching, had a few technical difficulties and lost a bit of footage but was able to make a video that flowed well enough.
Thanks little buddies.
So I have several of these and for the price they are great. I use them mostly on rivers and they have held up great. One thing I will recommend is that after you inflate it, let it sit in the water and climatize. The kayak should shrink from the air in the chambers cooling off from the water. When it does just top off eat chamber.
The short answer is maybe. I have a few different inflatables and the intex types like this are ok if you want something that fits in a car and will get you on the water. If you want a firm kayak and have the money then look at something that at least has floor that can inflate to 10-15 psi. I have all of the levels and you get what you pay for.
Couldn't help but noticing you didn't have rope running through the loops, which enables you to make a "harder" prow...also helps to have weight in the bow if riding single...I use weighted shot bags from my scuba gear.
$240 gets you refreshing beverage at disneyland
Regarding inflatables, I've always had problems with leaks. Come back in 6 months and tell me about any leak problems you've had.
It's $99 at my Costco right now. Is it a good buy now?
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that talks to themselves about which way to go, lol!
I bought mine for 150 td at Costco
I have same one and usually go solo. I have found it best to sit on top of a boogie board (on top of the seat) to better distribute my 280 lb self along the floor which helps minimize the “pucker” (i.e. the kayak creases a bit wherever I sit, due to the concentration of my extreme weight right under my center of gravity)
Nice review - I just upgraded to a 6m long ski, which is kind of the opposite paddling (and storage) experience, but kayaks like these are great for people just dipping their toes into/starting out with the hobby - I always like to watch vids about the entry level kayaks etc. out there. It did look like ia bit of a barge though... if you're looking for a more hard shelled experience, with the same storage benefits, I've seen some really cool foldable kayaks out there. Goes without saying that this is also a boat you don't want to paddle out further than you can swim.
I just purchased this. It’s my first, I’ve never Kayaked before, thank you so much, this really helped. I’m going to keep it and start here.
Good review!!! Just saw this at Costco this evening. But under $200.
reminds me a lot of the Sevylor Colorado if it's even close in material quality. then it's a winner 🏆. rinse well after use and dry , and you'll have years of Fun in a quality craft
Thanks for a real review! Very entertaining too. I just picked this up and will be trying it out tomorrow.
Informative AND entertaining!!
I want one! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the video, did you try it in open water, how does it hold up in ocean, do you know?
Got one today. Cant wait to take mine out.
Hello thanks for the review. We bought the same one. The one thing the instructions say nothing about is a port on the one end at the bottom. Do you happen to know what that port is for ?
Bro this is a great video . Coming from San Francisco