Intex Challenger K1 Kayak Review 537 14

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After months of use what is my verdict on the Intex K1? This model on amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00177J4JS?ie=UTF8&camp=3194&creative=21330&creativeASIN=B00177J4JS&linkCode=shr&tag=inthspro-21&qid=1402603428&sr=8-1&keywords=intex+k1 Help me out! Subscribe, Like the Facebook Page and find all of my NARROWBOAT BOOKS here: Narrowboat Book 1: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Narrowboat-Lad-Book-ebook/dp/B00DPHSU7A Narrowboat Book 2:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Narrowboat-Notebook-The-Lad-Series-ebook/dp/B00L3DWLYG Narrowboat Book 3: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dans-Narrowboat-Life-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00S6H82EU Please note that due to a change in amazon's policy, book prices rose to £1.99 on January 1st 2015. Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/sortofinteresting My Profile: https://www.facebook.com/sortofdan twitter: https://twitter.com/sort_of_dan The Website: http://www.asortofinterestinglife.com The new cafe press t-shirt shop: http://www.cafepress.co.uk/thenarrowboatlad For the super generous this is the donate link (amazingly people requested it to be posted here!) http://sortofdan.tumblr.com/donate US Book Links Below! Boat Book 1: http://www.amazon.com/The-Narrowboat-Lad-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00DPHSU7A Boat Book 2: http://www.amazon.com/Narrowboat-Notebook-The-Lad-Series-ebook/dp/B00L3DWLYG Boat Book 3: http://www.amazon.com/Dans-Narrowboat-Life-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00S6H82EU

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rhodrijj - 6 years ago

Legend!! Thanks so much!!

Jc Adventure HD - 6 years ago

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

Rosie Knight - 7 years ago

Is it any good for small children? Six year old.

Insouciance Incarnate - 7 years ago

Great review, considering getting one of these to explore my local canal from a different perspective, and occasionally the sea when it's calm too. Refreshing to watch a review by somebody without a try-hard persona.

Jay Johnson - 7 years ago

I just purchased a pair of these and can't wait to use them. Had to inflate one in my living room, but mine lacked instructions. Your video was immensely more informative than the drivel I found on the Intex website. It will be fun to get them on the water as I live in the State of Minnesota (Land of 10,000 lakes!) Thank you.

Two Traveling Texans - 7 years ago

What do you think about this kayak for fishing?

Beshemoth - 7 years ago

You've convinced me; I'm getting one!! ;)

K D - 7 years ago

Great review, no rougher water (rivers) I'm taking from this?

Georgia S - 8 years ago

Any tips in getting in an inflatable kayak in the canal?

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jon lee - 8 years ago

thanks from Canada, good info

Creepi2 Vinniboy - 8 years ago

I will this boot

Creepi2 Vinniboy - 8 years ago

I will this boot

Sandra Chacon - 8 years ago

Hello, Have you tried on a river yet? I'm looking for a single person Kayak to go in the river.

Thomas Francis - 8 years ago

just what I need to see cheers.

Al Cousins - 8 years ago

Top Job, Been toying with a Mambo for my son and myself after using one at Rutland Water but due to the cost being prohibitive, I looked for some clue about a cheaper type kayak. Excellent review, thanks very much. Seems like a relative bargain.

John Cunningham - 8 years ago

I have to go back to school to learn English again!

Samara Messer - 8 years ago

I just purchased this kayak and look forward to trying it out. Thanks for the great review! :-)

Jayne Narayan - 8 years ago

Convinced me! Looking for a bit of fun on a holiday to Wales and then to use on the broads throughout the summer :)

Kirk Johnson - 7 years ago

I'm looking for things to use on the broads too - but I think it's not politically correct to use that term anymore.
Still, I hope we all have some fun.

newmanbriant - 8 years ago

It looks like there is a lot of swaying in the front when paddling compared to a rigid kayak, do you think so?

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mitchell adams - 8 years ago

how did you mount the camera you were using on the front record fishing videos for my channal and need help?

Jeff Porcaro Groove - 8 years ago

no music...thanks! here in Calif. great review...you try not to be a celebrity...hard to find people comfortable in their own skin. what did you patch with if it held so long? also, did you think of spraying or sealing the seams to reinforce (waterproof) before hitting the water? I saw someone do this with a $20 tent and it withstood harsh rains.

bcd689 - 8 years ago

Great video, to the point, I will buy one!

Wye Explorer - 8 years ago

A cool performing product...I'm supposed to say looking and it is does indeed look good but it's performance sounded good enough to purchase and get out on the Wye. Thanks for the review. ATB Mark.

Orca Trip - 8 years ago

Thanks for the video! Think I will go ahead and purchase one!

João Gonçalves - 8 years ago

love your videos! you have a positive atitude towards life. its quite inspirational actualy. keep up the good work. Thinking of buying tge Intex Explorer K2 next month.

UWCB - 8 years ago

I normally want to punch the people who host channels in the first thirty seconds, but you do a great job! Kind of amazing how hard it is for people to be normal on camera. thanks

Sort Of Interesting - 8 years ago

+uwcb1 Thank you! This may be the greatest compliment I ever receive!

Ed Alvut - 8 years ago

Finally a decent review of necessary details to make an informed decision. Thank you sir :)

Mi nk - 8 years ago

Great review kid!Straight to the point, no wasted time and w/o the usual pointless yackin'!

Shanebagel - 8 years ago

thanks for the review, amazing!

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Ben Silas - 8 years ago

outstanding review!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Sort Of Interesting - 8 years ago

+Bennie Sanders Thanks, glad you liked it!

Mighty Brown Mouse - 8 years ago

thank you for your clear, concise and honest review!

Santiago Castañeda - 8 years ago

Very good review mate!!!! It helped me alot

NotAlexTurner - 8 years ago

sold. Great review!

justmejonboy - 8 years ago

Really useful review thank you.

Tariq Baseer - 9 years ago

Great review and great attitude!

Rachel Riggs - 9 years ago

I've heard a lot of people saying that the fin is very easy to lose in the water. Do you have any good tip on how to secure the fin?

mparsapo - 8 years ago

+TheSoulKeeper7 I can't thank you enough!

TheSoulKeeper7 - 8 years ago

Here's a link to Us Amazon guy put pictures up to show how he attached his Skeg, it just stops you loseing it.http://www.amazon.com/Intex-Explorer-2-Person-Inflatable-Aluminum/product-reviews/B00A7EXF4C

TheSoulKeeper7 - 8 years ago

+mparsapo yes very easy put small hole drill near corner edge then attach fishing line to grab ropes, that way can't lose it in water.

mparsapo - 8 years ago

+TheSoulKeeper7. Fantastic! I just ordered one--will it,be obvious once it arrives where to drill the hole & attach line? Does this keep it in tight place or merely keep it from being lost once detached?

TheSoulKeeper7 - 8 years ago

I found drilling a small hole then attaching some fishing line stops it being lost.

Ronny op de Beeck - 9 years ago

thanks for the info.

leonardo1480 - 9 years ago

would the depth of the leg space be enough for some one at about 6ft (with or without the seat) what kind of leg space would you have for your hight (with or without the seat) (how tall are you?)

what glue did you use for the repair and the patch?

Robert Machin - 7 years ago

leonardo1480 I'm 5 10 and I struggle with the legroom - very tight around the feet too, even without the footrest and taking the seat out.

voltaire - 9 years ago

Just purchased one. Watching your Videos helped making the decision. Thanks for this. I had a Challenger K2 previously (old model) and liked it a lot.

Sort Of Interesting - 9 years ago

+voltaire Glad you found my video useful! Hope you have plenty more paddling fun!

Ash Flashs HUDL - 9 years ago

Us the bag branded?

Lucas Jacquet - 9 years ago

Nice review !!!!!!!! Amazing and interesting channel !!!

Sort Of Interesting - 9 years ago

+Lucas Jacquet Thanks glad you liked the video and my channel!

visionincision - 9 years ago

I'm considering buying one of these and you video has just sold it! Love your positivity and excellent outlook on life and the outdoors :)
Keep it up man :)

AstroFazersPlaylist - 9 years ago

Thanks for review. Great channel. I like grand union canal, walking is not enough so I'm thinking to try travel on water in something like this kayak :)

Maff-U - 8 years ago

+AstroFazersPlaylist Do you know what the rules are for kayaking on the grand union? I can't seem to find concise information.. :|

Sort Of Interesting - 9 years ago

+AstroFazersPlaylist Fantastic! Glad you liked my video too! I do love my kayak!

Jennifer DeLoach - 9 years ago

Just got this one today and loved the video - very helpful. And your accent is absolutely CHARMING to these American ears!

jake kim - 9 years ago

are you in england? which places is it legal to sail around in a kayak?

Scott E - 9 years ago

Great video's about this kayak dan really helpful, just bought one off amazon so heres to hoping i have a little more luck inflating than you did. :D

Jon Dennison - 9 years ago

couldn't agree more.. except to say really easy to lug about on buses and trains and hopping overland from river to river.. infinite possibilities..

Ryan - 9 years ago

Can you make a video on how to put this kayak back in the Intex bag???

Anthony Taylor - 8 years ago

+Ryan W I have just got back from a holiday in Wales, used the kayak lots! Glad you are enjoying yours. Going to the Lakes for another holiday in 2 weeks, will be taking one of my rigid models this time.

Ryan - 8 years ago

I had to buy a giant duffel bag and it works great.. used the kayak so much the intex bag was ripping on me lol

Anthony Taylor - 8 years ago

+Ryan W I use a bigger, more robust, "IKEA" bag. 40P from any "IKEA" shop.

w3llplayed - 9 years ago

Great video! And honestly i cant tell if you're british or just an american with an odd accent lol

Anthony Taylor - 8 years ago

+w3llplayed That is a British "West Country" accent.

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UTubeGlennAR - 10 years ago

As the son of a career US Navy man, when my dad retired when I was 8 or 9, it was not long before my dad purchased his own personal mini ship, a 17 foot I believe Old Town canoe. It was fun.... However when he added a one man fiberglass kayak to his personal fleet, I remember thinking the kayak was a sports car n the canoe just a station wagon....

DjVirusPL - 10 years ago

If kayak come to you broken, why y didn't use you guarantee?

Sylvia McCarthy - 10 years ago

My sons would love one , thanks Dan

Michael Neville - 10 years ago

hi dan, we used an INTEX queen airbed with built in base for our raft in our local scout raftrace fundraiser,

The crazy man from Ireland. - 10 years ago

Great video

Mrs.Comeca Fields - 10 years ago

Great review Dan!

RhomanysRealm - 10 years ago

Very cool

Ken Lynch - 10 years ago

An excellent Dan Brown Product Review. I am amazed at how steady the camera was filming, as it obviously was mounted on the Kayak. I too think the Kayak needs a name, and like the one EZ proposed.

Robb's Homemade Life - 10 years ago

Hello Dan, good review of the intex. it is a shame you have a bad back, I think it would be easy to add a floorboard to your kayak and modify it for sailing.
I have been impressed with the intex. I recently bought their cheapest model I could actually fit into, which is the intex 200 I bought for only $13 USD.!!!
I added a floorboard and trolling motor and battery to it and used it like a floating reclining chair, it actually works pretty good. here is a video of it if you like.
http://youtu.be/5UQ4rYmmqhM

I have also posted videos of making the inflatable sailboat. I am thinking if you add a floorboard maybe you can lay down in it and not hurt your back as much and still make it sail.
Thanks for making and sharing.

Eezee Listen - 10 years ago

Very impressed that "it" - "she" will still carry you with the bottom part deflated.
If you are going to be long term partners, surely a name for the craft would be appropriate?
May I start off with the glaringly obvious - "Kaya"?