Inflatable Kayaks FTW! Intex Challenger K1 Review | Terradrift 

I'm so bummed I didn't order one of these at a much better price much sooner!😣 Is it normal that they sell out because it's the beginning of Summer? Hope that doesn't mean they are selling out for good? They are on average normally priced at $69. (I edited my last sentence now that the link brings me to the single person kayak)🙂

I have a K1, and I'm not very tall, 5'8"/172cm, so a couple of things I do. First, like they mentioned, I don't inflate the bottom pad of the seat, because with the bottom pad deflated, I'm sitting a few centimetres lower in the kayak for better center of gravity and to me, the kayak then feels even more stable. Besides, you're already sitting on the cushioned lower section of the kayak anyway. Secondly, I don't install that green wedge at all. It does little for the nose of the kayak, and I get along just fine without it, while giving myself a bit more leg room. Happy Kayaking!

Finally a video by people who actually own and used the kyaks! Such a good video amongst the endless crappy robotic voice referral link ones! Thanks guys! Top video.

I just got this exact kayak and will be trying it out tomorrow morning! am so excited to see this video about it!

It takes me less than five minutes to inflate and set up on kayak after four times out on the water. Love my Challenger!

Just bought 4 K1 CHALLENGERS over the weekend of Memorial Day. I hadn't seen this review but after using the kayak wanted to see what other people thought. You two are spot on. This kayak, for the cost, is absolutely top notch. Can handle large stumps and rocks without punishing you or the material. 200lbs person fits safely. I suggest buying just to have for backup use. Thanks for the review.

Great info! “Reflate” new word now in the inflatable community🤙🏽

We got these from Walmart for 35$ each in April. I'm 6'4" and 270 pounds, and it holds up well! Tracks well, and is very quick. I'd go with these above the 150$ sundolphins honestly

I live in Amsterdam and I bought this kayak to cruise around the canals... it is just worth every penny. I use it every time the weather is good enough.

Hi from UK. purchased the K2 for UK canals. Really good fun. Exactly chose because I have a tiny home and didn't want roof rack either 👍💎

A lot of folks make fun of "blow-up" boats. Those folks have never used one more than likely. I had my first boat at 14 and went all over with it, had tons of fun with it! Kayaks have come a long way in the last ten years, give 'em a try! You just need to understand what they are made for. like I've said, I've had a ton of fun with mine over the years. You can keep them any place. My first one lived in a gym bag. (2 person raft) I just got one of these last summer and look forward to using it next summer.

Just bought a couple of these after having a really nice time with standard rental kayaks last week. Excited to see how they do tomorrow when we take them out locally and again in a couple of weeks when we go camping. Thanks for the informative video!

My new favorite channel, loving the videos

Great video! I'd better hurry up and get my inflatable kayak before the summer ends.

Thanks for the great review! definitely going to purchase this for my upcoming kayaking trip!

Thanks for this review! I've been looking at these as I have never been kayaking! Unfortunately the price is up to $139 on eBay. Have a great summer!!!

I bought one on ebay. I returned it two weeks after its maiden voyage. The setup was easy, transport was easy inside my Honda Civic Hatchback. But once I got on the water, the thing listed to one side. There is no way it was under-inflated, as I followed all the instructions, and used the little strip of plastic and lined it up with the corresponding marks on the kayak. I addition, the bottom and top chambers have their own fill valves. The kayak was defective. We had fun on the water for July 4, but on July 5 I bought a hard shell kayak. I bought the Intex because I’ve had a lot of intex products and they do make a good product.

I cater to end my trip when there will be enough sun to dry the Kayak. I carry a plastic pitcher to wash off dirt and mud from the kayak and thenI use a chamois to dry and then air dry the rest of the way before packing away. Basically an hour of hot sun at the end of my trip.

I have both the K1 and K2 reviewed the K1 and loved it can't find anything wrong with it and for the price an amazing kayak only down side is there is not to much space for equipment or your picnic hence buying the K2 but nice video

I have 2 of these, have been using them all summer and they've held up great. I am 6'4", 225lbs and they hold me well. I don't put my feet inside the kayak, I put them on top where the webbing is. They're comfortable, like a big air mattress. The paddles are decent but you could get a better one for sure. Over all, for the money, they're totally worth it. I would buy these on off season, during the summer they've been sold out every where and the price is way higher in the summer, expect to pay $75-100 for them on the off season.

I'm hopefully taking mine out for the first time today, the only part I'm worried about is actually getting in and out. I'm 6ft1 so the idea about not inflating the bottom pad of the seat is a very good idea, I've sat in the kayak in the house and it seems very sturdy and has plenty of room for my long legs. but like others the green nose cushion seems pointless for me so it will be staying at home. the weather isn't the best today but I didn't get one just for sunny weather so hopefully it handles well in a bit of wind.

Fantastic video! I'm tossing and turning between the K1 and K2 (for a single person to paddle). My only issue is the leg room? How much room is there from the seat to the end of the kayak for the feet? If it's too narrow I'll consider the K2 and put my gear at the front to balance the weight. Great video, again, very informative!

Frage wie stabil ist das Schlauchboot Intex Challenger K1?Möchte mir auch eins kaufen.

Hello, I’ve got a question, can you use these Kayaks in the ocean (to a certain degree) or just in lakes?

Thanks for the great review! Quick question...I’m 5’1”, average build, and have a 6 lb doggie. Do you feel like there could be space for her in there with me? Between the knees/calves maybe? I was considering getting the two seater and taking the front seat out but having less boat to deal with overall is probably preferable for me. Thanks so much!

How is it holding up 6 months later? are you ever worried about it popping or is the material very tough for an inflatable kayak?

Gotta love the high energy from this lady.

Just purchased this.cant wait to take this bad boy out..no more racks...no more heaving the fiberglass kayaks on my roof. Only problem is July 2021..cost is $155! Thanks for the review

Enjoyed you video, just got mine and set up in my spare room.... can't seem to get the skeg to release and come out.... is there a trick?

I was thinking about this one, but then I might not fit into it. Not fun if I would be sinking constantly.

I've been using mine for a couple three years, but still don't know what the foot piece is really for. I know where it goes, but what do I do with it and my feet?

What will cause mine to lean to the right when I'm in it

Love my inflatable!!

Great review guys. I purchased the K2 to have more room and be able to bring my dog along. The issue is that it is much heavier, I inflated it in my living room no problem, but haven't been able to deflate it completely and put it back in the bag. More of a workout deflating than inflating😀. So thinking of switching it to the K1. Has anyone had problems deflating them? I wished the K1 had a little bit more room, an in-between K1 and K2 would be great.

I would have loved to see more footage of them in the water to demonstrate handling characteristics of the watercraft.

What is the recommended PSI range for this kayak? I imagine the problems that may come from the leaks is due to under and over-inflation.

Maybe I'll get 1 to try kayaking. I have 2 Intex 2 person boats never had an issue, Im looking for a kayak to tie to my bike rack and just lock the bike on shore, cant do that with the boat unfortunately. Pro tip for your water, get a net bag like on the front of the kayak, put a few water bottles in it, tie it to the kayak and throw it in the water. Keeps your drinks cold and out of the way

Good review 👍🇬🇧

ordered one last week, should be coming today. well i’m 6’3 so do you think it’ll be a good fit ??

Thanks for posting this. I used to have the 2 man version (for just me) and whilst it tracked ok it did have a bit of side to side motion at the front. I've been considering the 1 man version partly for cost and storage reasons but also because I feel it might move better in the water 👍😁

Bought one for my gf for Christmas and she doesn't even like it!! I thought I had killed it this year😂 nope, she wants the hard body type

I just got my kayak today! Where in Austin can I take it to besides lady bird?

So do they put it on the water or is this the new normal land kayak?

I would like to see some video on how to put it back in the bag. If it's like a sleeping bag, it aint gonna fit easily :)

Have you tried using an anchor with these

This girl is amazing! Great video!

Thanks for the review. They are only $74 on Amazon.

This kayak is great. Friends and I just got ours and have been out a few times. I just ordered an Air pump with a car adapter… The pump it comes with works great but you have to be bent over to use it so I want to relieve as much strain as possible :-) I am not a small girl and in fact I slightly exceed the weight limit, but it still works fine if that helps anyone else to decide. I figure I’m sitting on the inflatable bit on top of water (ie, not a hard surface) so I’m not going to pop the kayak! I also tried both ways: inflating the lower seat which is a separate chamber to the backrest, and leaving it flat, I’m not sure which one I like better but it’s nice to have the option). I’ve got some gorilla tape as well just in case it does get a puncture, but it comes with patches. The other day a boat went past us (friend and myself) for the first time and the waves made us bounce a bit which was rather awesome. However my husband tells me next time we need to face into the waves so it doesn’t knock us over. Luckily the waves weren’t that high! If it helps anyone decide, I’m not super sporty although I try… My balance isn’t great and like I say I’m a bigger girl, but this is working fabulously and I am loving it. Get on your local Facebook pages or kayaking websites to find a nice calm river or a lake near you, and just go for it. It Is easy to carry yourself, however my friend and I have decided will do it two of us at a time. We are both in our mid to late 40s and figure the last thing we want is to strain anything before we’ve even gotten in the kayak! Ha ha. But absolutely I recommend this kayak. Not big, not heavy, very manageable and easy to store. The paddle can be feathered or straight, the air pump works beautifully, the only extra things we need to buy are the emergency boat kit and your lifejacket. Oh and Amazon has great waterproof phone holders that come in a pack of two for your keys and your phone so… No excuse not to get out there! Oh, and I was a bit worried about the fin or skeg because I don’t know how to get in the kayak off the dock yet so I was worried about it breaking off scraping along the ground when I launch from a beach. I got in about thigh-depth and it was fine. I do not mind getting wet for the cause! :-)

Can you leave me a link for the replacement paddles you went with if you remember by chance? If not It's all good I barely remember anything from 3 years ago lol 😅

Great video!!! I am 1m65,do u think that my feet will fit inside? Thanks!!

hahaha the jerry rig everything reference

Can you recommend a carrying backpack for the k1 please ??!!

For some reason they are at least $250.00 now. Got mine 2 years ago for $75 and just 2 months ago it was $60.

What's Joshs' weight and height approximately? It holds 220 lbs. max , correct.

10 minutes with the hand pump? So why is it taking super long for me to inflate the one I just bought? Can't get all the folded areas to inflate.

Fellow Austinite! Thanks for sharing, I'm sick of paying stupid money for their shitty kayaks. That, and I wanna be able to go wherever I want! Thanks so much for sharing :) Maybe get a shed to store your kayaks and outdoor gear in next to your tiny house?

I have an RV and have used this Kayak for the last 5 years. I will never go back to a hardshell kayak again!

Would you recommend fishing from it?

And a bag!

Felt like I was watch Kyle Minogue and Chris platt brilliant 👏

I have 3,, bought them on FB for 100, apparently the kids in the fam were not feeling them,,so, I got a deal, 100 for all 3 and I love them, cause, I do have a kayak but my friends were not able to come with but they do now and I am always happy to hit the water,,,

Dang. All the cheaper inflatable kayaks are sold out. Time to check amazon every day from now on lol

0:30 is exactly how I feel

how tall are you two?

Hey lady, you've got your hat on back-to-front!

Couldn't that sink or pop?

Hm. I think as a person with size 1.86cm and long legs this one would be a little too small

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what I wonder is what happens when you run into a branch broken off of a tree in the water...puncture? sink??? panic?

'reflate'. Definitely should be a word! 😆

What is everyone smoking out there? The cheapest I can find these anywhere is $127!

So no kayaks in the water? What the heck!!!! Imagine you are reviewing a dish from a French restaurant, but you don't get to taste the dish 😂 😂 😂

The inflatable insert is for behind the seat not by front with feet

If only you could find a stretch of water to put those on!

Hmm, they certainly look like they sell for lots more now! Bummer

disappointed we couldn't see the kayaks in action

I live in Austin wohhooo

These things have sky rocketed in price because of people doing reviews on them just so they can get views to make there channels more popular and get revenue, cheers youtubers.

Really love your channel,just subscribed.Any tips please for a new youtuber ,how to get more subscribers please and thankyou

Not in the water?!!

What no safety gear

I would have given a thumbs up, but you didnt test it in the water.

$79 EBAY

F/F to 2.20 to skip the usual American fondness for verbiage. Sorry US

LMAO kayak racks on a PRIUS

cup holder? cup HOLDER? really

Why not just shot while using the kayak? All talk and a 5 second clip of using the kayak on water. Can't see the characteristics what so ever . every other review shows just how it works on water. Waste of time

I want me a girlfriend that also enjoys kayaking so we could go kayaking together ☺️ I don't have any friends that are into kayaking 😑

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That guy is such a Debbie downer lol!