Review: Intex Challenger K1 Kayak 1-Person Inflatable Kayak Set 

I'm totally sold on this kayak, the music did it

Got this kayak and have taken it out numerous times to different lakes. I absolutely love it and will never go back to a hard Kayak ever again. It inflates very fast with the included pump and deflates even faster. I don't have a lot of upper body strength, so that is the main reason I wanted it. I throw it in the back of my jeep and go. Carrying it to/from the water by myself while inflated is very easy too as it is so light weight.

Such relaxing scenery and the most irritating music of all time. But thank you for the video! Helps in my decision!

My wife and I used the Intex k2 for the first time today. LLanberis north Wales U.K. It was a very breezy day on the lake. Temperature was 23 degrees and very choppy. The K2 performed very well. This craft is not a kiddies toy. It performed brilliantly. Marks out of ten!! = a good Ten. It coped with waves. And you could honestly make progress against the waves. Never felt insecure in this craft. A great buy for the money. As for life at sea?That has yet to be conquered.

These are amazing kayaks! Ive had mine for 4 years and used it A LOT. I im still using it and i still love it!

Great review, Colorado ! I have buyed a K1 Explorer yesterday.. I'm grateful for your explanation. Thanks !

Thank you, I've been looking for a kayak like this since I saw the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey. I'm not going to stranded next time. I'm getting the two seater K2 so my dog can have space.

Happy music, lighthearted.. I have this kayak and am happy with it. Light, easy to pack in the van... not for white water, just for fun in sheltered areas. Easy to pump up and collapse

Thank you. I just ordered one today. I'm so excited to start using it.

Superb unboxing and clear, precise explanation. 98% of RU-vid 'Unboxers' should watch this to see how it's done correctly! Fully appreciate d here in the UK!

Great review, very helpful and detailed. I was looking into getting 1 and this video confirmed my decision. As I am first kayaker this will be a good start up kayak 🔥

I just ordered 2 of these and expect them by this weekend. Can't wait!

The first time I kayaked I used my parent's Explorer K2. It was fun but after a while it felt a bit cumbersome. My friend had a Challenger K1 and let me try it. It felt like a speedboat in comparison. It was no effort to go a lot faster than the K2 and I could turn it on a sixpence. I enjoyed it so much I bought myself one. A fantastic little boat.

Thanks! Been researching them & had pretty much picked this one. This video helped!👍🏻

Tried kayaking for the first time a month ago in K1 and loved it! Just got my K1 few days ago.

Looks good... I think I'll snag this for the summer time. thanks for the review!

This was a tremendously helpful review. Thank you!

it's a nice little kayak that's great for small waters or calm lakes, got one last year and I really like it. For the money, it's hard to beat.

Thank you for this awesome review video! So helpful :) Edit to add I LOVE the music too

This was really helpful :) Thank you! Going to buy one now.

You may be a first time kayaker but you did a heck of a review, you convince me to get this kayak, looks awesome! Thank you!

Thanks for instruction for this small green thing 👍😉

Compared to a hard shell kayak, in rougher waters, or slightly windier day, can it still move quickly, and if the current is pulling you out to sea, can you paddle very quickly to avoid that or is the kayak not able to handle that

Wow!I love the look of the kayak! I am going to buy one today!😎

Would need help to figure this out @ColoradoRMN : Bonjour! :) I have 2 questions for you : 1) Just bought a kayak and when I inflated it, I could notice that the air chambers (tubes that we see if kayak is upside down) are not all equals... I mean the tubes, for example, 1st and 2nd from the left side are not the same size once inflated to the good volume (that could be verified with the 10 cm transparent plastic ruler) of the the ''tubes'' simitrically opposed on the other side. The 1st ''tube'' from the side where there are the valves is bigger than the opposite one on the other side, and the 2nd (on the side of the valves) is smaller than the symetrically opposed ''tube''... Is it normal (maybe to balance the boat because the valve?) ? I'm not sure and I'm afraid it migh navigate badly (and cannot try it now because here, it is snowing during winter... all the water places are frozen ) Could you please verify this on your kayak to let me know if it is normal ? I tried to reach the coy (with the number in the instructions booklet but couln't get an answer... And if there is a manufactured default or problem, would like to know to return the product to Amazone before it is too late. 2) As well, to put it away, I don't know where to fold it exactly in order not to damage the kayak. Could someone be kind enough to answer me at : nancyhoule71@videotron. ca It would be greatly appreciated... Thank you very much and happy New Year!

What would you recommend - this kayak or one if those 3-2 person rafts with oars?

Very good review. I just ordered this and I cannot wait for it to get here so I can get out on the lake and do some magnet fishing!

Would it be good for fishing, want a kayak but am not able to fit one on my car but I’m worried about popping an Inflatesble

Just bought a Intex Challenger K2 very impressed Intex in my opinion is a top-notch company

Any recommendations on a carry bag? I find the one it comes with is too flimsy and not suitable for transport

Getting close to getting this kayak, rather than the Challenger 2 "boat/dinghy" (which is a lot cheaper). I think I prefer this as I would like a bit more control over speed and direction as I will be taking it on sea. May I ask, would I have room to store the pump and perhaps a bag/rucksack on the Kayak? I want to set up along the coast and paddle back about 2 miles to where I live, so need to take stuff with me. Thanks.

I am 5’4”. This kayak is perfect for me. I recommend it for people under 5’7”. The leg room is tight even for me. You can see that in this video Other than that, they are good for lakes and rivers with no white water and drops. The steering is also good in comparison to other inflatables.

clear explanation, great video... thank you

Novice kayaker here who doesn't want to keep paying to rent kayaks, lol. Just got this kayak on clearance, and I wanted to see it in action. It had good reviews, and it looks good in your video. I'm excited to try it out. Thanks for posting this!

Well done review. Makes me want one even more. Just what I need to get to those hard to reach fishing spots.

The music makes it sound like you're making fun of yourself as you paddle. Otherwise, great review video!

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 in your phone so… No excuse not to get out there!

Cheers buddy 🇬🇧

Nice video sir. Just ordered a k1... can't wait to get it!

Sweet! I just ordered one today and this video made me way more excited for it!

Is this an okay size for a kid? I can’t get a good idea of the size. It looks smaller. But you said it’s 9 ft? My daughter is 7, 4’1”, 60 lbs

Will I be able to carry this from my House to the water? Its like half a mile. What can I use to bring it?

I’m 6 foot 1 would I be better with a k2? K2 Is loads more money that’s the trouble

Great video! Looking to buy one this month

Thanks for the review

It is perfect kayak for me, I am 180 cm tall and my weight is 110 kg. It works perfect, easy to row and rule.

Good video, music and all.

I'm interested in buy in a action camera. Is the camera good quality before u up scaled it?

Soooo. Can you put another fin underneath to stop the row turning??? Also, how would this hold up for fishing?? Could you possibly stand up in it if you put a thin board down?? Does the plastic seem durable enough to last?

Is ur life jacket in the front of the kayak cos it's not much use there

nice video . i was wondering how tall are you i been looking at this inflatable kayak but i dont know if i will be to tall for it im just over 6 ft

Hi Thank you for this video I want to ask you do you think it is safe to try it alone the first time if i dont know how to swim? ( i will choose an area where I know there are a lot of kayaks so the can help if I fall down)

Great video, i m 1m65, do u think there is enough space for my feet

could you use it in the surf ?

Does your kayak have a label showing that it is in compliance with International Standard ISO-6185 ?

Getting motion sickness watching you paddle man

Do you need any kind of training to hit this in calm lake waters or anyone can do it. I know swimming and will b using life jackes.

How heavy is the kayak in the carrying case?

I just ordered the K1 and I’m just reading the comments about not having enough space. Would it be a problem for someone 6’1 (185 cm) and 85 kg to fit in it properly? I didn’t want to order the K2 because it would be too much space/more weight paddling solo but now I’m a little bit concerned I made the wrong choice.

How do you remove the skeg/fin from under the kayak? Would be great if you can do a video on that. Its easy to attach but a real challenge to remove! Instruction manual isn't much help.

Hi there! I have just got this Kayak. I am wondering if it is okay to keep the kayak inflated for a few days or do you need to let the air out everytime?

I would have liked to seen how to inflate the kayak. I that could be edited in, that would be great.

Music's awesome!

how long did it take to inflate?

great music!

Getting it back into the bag is an absolute nightmare (at least for me). I got rid of the bag when i accidentally tore the zipper and replaced it with a plastic tote.

Nice video the only one about single seater kayak k1. Does it have a warranty? Does it move wayward towards the paddle side everytime we paddle ..... This is happening with all k2 videos. The music... 😀 As if watching Charlie Chaplin or Tom & Jerry while kayaking.....

is that the sj4000 or the ex5000?

Hi, nice video man ! is it possible to adjust the angle of the paddle please ???

What camera is that?

I have this kayak and just tried it today. It's great, but this video seems to leave out a lot of questions I have. First, do those cardboard rings stay around the two valves or come out? I took them out. I thought it was packing material. And why wasn't the inflating demonstrated? We coped, but the instruction manual was very limited and I just made things up in terms of inflating. Explaining the business end of that pump would be GREAT.

Is this ok to take in the sea or is it just for lakes ?

thanks so much bro

Hi there, I wanna ask how long is this boat after fully pumped? Can I place it in my car trunk without deflating? Also, I have an electronic pumper, can I use it instead of the manual pumper?

When I ride this kayak i'm always falling right or left, any thoughts?

Would have liked to see the deflation and packing process as part of the review.

Is this good for a short female ? 5'2 and 110 pounds never kayak before

I have the explorer k2 (yellow) two person kayak and absolutely love it love it love it. I'm interested in this kayak too for my next one. Want to get two of them so my wife and I can race. We love going out on the banana lol but we have friendly competition. She paddles faster than me to the point I can't keep up, but I paddle much longer strokes than she does. Eventually we'll see who's faster lol. As amazing as it is to go out on the k2 together, having our own separate ones could be fun as well. St the very least one, so if only one of us goes out we don't have it use the two person, though the k2 is quite roomy with just one person and holds a ton of gear if you want. Great video, thank you!

Está chingón el kayak ese; lo voy a comprar

Do you think this would rip if you hit something?

The music!! Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great review mate I understand you did this 4 years ago but I wanted to tell you even though you probably know now. The green inflatable triangle which you keep referring to as a footrest is actually to stop water from filling the front of the kayak. However as I said you probably know this by now. Once again great review. I'm not trying to be clever as I only found this out myself recently. 👍

my experience was that the little nose thing that might be referred to as a footrest really didn't function as one, which made my seating pretty awkward. I'm 5'6" and wear size 10 shoes and my feet were frequently getting compressed which made my ankles really uncomfortable. I had to remember to occasionally change the position of my feet and angle of my ankles to help relieve this. I think it's fun for casual relaxing short outings but kinda awkward for purposeful paddling. It can be done though with a bit more effort and discomfort. Certainly worth the price :)

Good review but I had to turn the sound down because of the music

What is the musical composition playing while you are kayaking?

Its a great Kayak if you don't weigh much, are a bit on the short side, and speed isn't a factor. In return you get a very stable, controllable Kayak that as long as you don't puncture it, will likely get you to where you aim it on the water. It's a great learning and pleasure Kayak, but don't confuse it with having the capabilities of a rigid Kayak.

Is it odd that I enjoyed this review so much! Thanks. The music was LOL!

How tall are you? I am 6'2". Will I fit with legs straight?

How tall are you?

Would you use it on the river, yay or nay?

A great review - thanks very much (I'm sold) ;-)

Thanks for the review, just bought one. Can't find the ruler though. I'm guessing the bag doesn't hold water, meaning I have to dry it before packing or bring a tub to put it in. What do you do?

Thx for the video How tall are you mate, iam 1M93 do you think this kayak will be big enough for me? :D

its alot more comfy if you dont put much air in bottom part of seat, had this boat 3 years now.

Does it come with a pump

hi good vid, What the max weight of a person that it will take plz ?

How heavy is it once inflated ? And anyone use it for fishing ?

How long did it take to inflate?

The paddle works better if it isn't held upside down. Common error.

Do you think I would fit my legs in there I'm 6"2 ...I want to use it for fishing . Thanks for your time 🙂