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Intex Excursion Pro 2-Person Kayak
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I've never had pets or kids on it BUT to give you an idea - I'm 6'3, 270 pounds. I've run it duo with several other adults, some of them over 250 pounds. I cannot stress how impressed I am with how well this thing holds up. Just the fact that it can handle the weight of two large adults is a big deal to me. Not only that, I'm the type that carries WAY too much gear. At minimum I'll have a full backpack cooler (15-20 drinks and a few small snacks inside), TWO small anchors as I like to find a sandbar and just hang out for a few hours and don't want to have to worry about chasing my kayak down, a dry bag filled with first aid, towels, change of clothes, etc.
I'm talking about probably 40-60 pounds of extra weight on top of the 400-550 pounds in people.
Storage bag is more than big enough to fit EVERYTHING, not just the kayak.
Don't rush, take the time to wash, dry, clean and fold it properly and you'll be glad you did.
Mine looks almost like new after 3 years.
I've been in some serious chop and never felt uneasy with how it was riding.
I challenge you to sink or even flip this thing.
Now I'll give you a few cons so you don't think I'm just blowing smoke:
The pair of inflatable seats that come with it aren't the most comfortable in the world however that could have to do with the fact that they probably had smaller framed people in mind for them. If it bothers you that much upgrade to a rigid stadium seat style seat.
The pump it comes with is on the cheap end. I've got an electric pump so not an issue for me but just be warned.
The oars, like just about all budget inflatable kayaks leave lots to be desired. Will they get the job done for a good time out on the water? Absolutely. You'll feel a little more fatigue but get over it and have fun or stop being cheap and invest in some quality oars.
You won't be breaking any speed records and turning radius isn't ideal but then again this isn't a performance kayak so be reasonable.
I have used a borrowed explorer on some small white-water and while stable, it only lasted a few hours before several puncture holes resulted in significant air loss. The excursion, which i own, is not perfect, but is significantly less likely to get damaged or punctured comparatively.
The cons of the excursion should be weighed against the relatively low cost (an absolute steal at this price). Cons include cheap paddles, kayak design is very stable but results in a fair amount of drag, and slow maneuverability . I would also like to see a better fill valve. Pros include durability, cost, portability and easy storage.
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I've never had pets or kids on it BUT to give you an idea - I'm 6'3, 270 pounds. I've run it duo with several other adults, some of them over 250 pounds. I cannot stress how impressed I am with how well this thing holds up. Just the fact that it can handle the weight of two large adults is a big deal to me. Not only that, I'm the type that carries WAY too much gear. At minimum I'll have a full backpack cooler (15-20 drinks and a few small snacks inside), TWO small anchors as I like to find a sandbar and just hang out for a few hours and don't want to have to worry about chasing my kayak down, a dry bag filled with first aid, towels, change of clothes, etc.
I'm talking about probably 40-60 pounds of extra weight on top of the 400-550 pounds in people.
Storage bag is more than big enough to fit EVERYTHING, not just the kayak.
Don't rush, take the time to wash, dry, clean and fold it properly and you'll be glad you did.
Mine looks almost like new after 3 years.
I've been in some serious chop and never felt uneasy with how it was riding.
I challenge you to sink or even flip this thing.
Now I'll give you a few cons so you don't think I'm just blowing smoke:
The pair of inflatable seats that come with it aren't the most comfortable in the world however that could have to do with the fact that they probably had smaller framed people in mind for them. If it bothers you that much upgrade to a rigid stadium seat style seat.
The pump it comes with is on the cheap end. I've got an electric pump so not an issue for me but just be warned.
The oars, like just about all budget inflatable kayaks leave lots to be desired. Will they get the job done for a good time out on the water? Absolutely. You'll feel a little more fatigue but get over it and have fun or stop being cheap and invest in some quality oars.
You won't be breaking any speed records and turning radius isn't ideal but then again this isn't a performance kayak so be reasonable.
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I've never had pets or kids on it BUT to give you an idea - I'm 6'3, 270 pounds. I've run it duo with several other adults, some of them over 250 pounds. I cannot stress how impressed I am with how well this thing holds up. Just the fact that it can handle the weight of two large adults is a big deal to me. Not only that, I'm the type that carries WAY too much gear. At minimum I'll have a full backpack cooler (15-20 drinks and a few small snacks inside), TWO small anchors as I like to find a sandbar and just hang out for a few hours and don't want to have to worry about chasing my kayak down, a dry bag filled with first aid, towels, change of clothes, etc.
I'm talking about probably 40-60 pounds of extra weight on top of the 400-550 pounds in people.
Storage bag is more than big enough to fit EVERYTHING, not just the kayak.
Don't rush, take the time to wash, dry, clean and fold it properly and you'll be glad you did.
Mine looks almost like new after 3 years.
I've been in some serious chop and never felt uneasy with how it was riding.
I challenge you to sink or even flip this thing.
Now I'll give you a few cons so you don't think I'm just blowing smoke:
The pair of inflatable seats that come with it aren't the most comfortable in the world however that could have to do with the fact that they probably had smaller framed people in mind for them. If it bothers you that much upgrade to a rigid stadium seat style seat.
The pump it comes with is on the cheap end. I've got an electric pump so not an issue for me but just be warned.
The oars, like just about all budget inflatable kayaks leave lots to be desired. Will they get the job done for a good time out on the water? Absolutely. You'll feel a little more fatigue but get over it and have fun or stop being cheap and invest in some quality oars.
You won't be breaking any speed records and turning radius isn't ideal but then again this isn't a performance kayak so be reasonable.
I've never had pets or kids on it BUT to give you an idea - I'm 6'3, 270 pounds. I've run it duo with several other adults, some of them over 250 pounds. I cannot stress how impressed I am with how well this thing holds up. Just the fact that it can handle the weight of two large adults is a big deal to me. Not only that, I'm the type that carries WAY too much gear. At minimum I'll have a full backpack cooler (15-20 drinks and a few small snacks inside), TWO small anchors as I like to find a sandbar and just hang out for a few hours and don't want to have to worry about chasing my kayak down, a dry bag filled with first aid, towels, change of clothes, etc.
I'm talking about probably 40-60 pounds of extra weight on top of the 400-550 pounds in people.
Storage bag is more than big enough to fit EVERYTHING, not just the kayak.
Don't rush, take the time to wash, dry, clean and fold it properly and you'll be glad you did.
Mine looks almost like new after 3 years.
I've been in some serious chop and never felt uneasy with how it was riding.
I challenge you to sink or even flip this thing.
Now I'll give you a few cons so you don't think I'm just blowing smoke:
The pair of inflatable seats that come with it aren't the most comfortable in the world however that could have to do with the fact that they probably had smaller framed people in mind for them. If it bothers you that much upgrade to a rigid stadium seat style seat.
The pump it comes with is on the cheap end. I've got an electric pump so not an issue for me but just be warned.
The oars, like just about all budget inflatable kayaks leave lots to be desired. Will they get the job done for a good time out on the water? Absolutely. You'll feel a little more fatigue but get over it and have fun or stop being cheap and invest in some quality oars.
You won't be breaking any speed records and turning radius isn't ideal but then again this isn't a performance kayak so be reasonable.
Well I see this is inflatable :-/
I have used a borrowed explorer on some small white-water and while stable, it only lasted a few hours before several puncture holes resulted in significant air loss. The excursion, which i own, is not perfect, but is significantly less likely to get damaged or punctured comparatively.
The cons of the excursion should be weighed against the relatively low cost (an absolute steal at this price). Cons include cheap paddles, kayak design is very stable but results in a fair amount of drag, and slow maneuverability . I would also like to see a better fill valve. Pros include durability, cost, portability and easy storage.
Make sure you get a life vest for everyone planning to ride on these. Especially kids! Things happen. If you want to be cheap, look on Craigslist, I've gotten some great life vests for $5 there.
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Inflatables are much more stable, and if you do manage to flip one they won't swamp or sink. They're easier to transport and store, and they're generally quite a bit cheaper than rigid kayaks as well. Perhaps most importantly, inflatables are the least expensive boats that will fit two people. Rigid tandem kayaks are much more expensive and even more difficult to store/transport.
For anyone interested in buying an inflatable kayak, I strongly recommend checking out this video by J Baikoff on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5U8u_rkNTSY. This dude is a wealth of information and you'll be much better informed to make a decision after watching his videos.
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