Intex Challenger K1 Kayak: Portable & Affordable! 382 18

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Buy Intex Challenger K1 Inflatable Kayak (about $69): http://amzn.to/1LRldDB Buy Tandem Version (Challenger K2) Inflatable Kayak (about $109): http://amzn.to/1KTmUll Ultra-Portable Kayak That Can Go With You Anywhere! More videos to come on this incredibly fun portable kayak. We think this is a great buy for the money. Intex produces a lot of inflatable items such as airbeds, rafts, kayaks, and more. Some reasons to buy one might be for motorcycle trips, flying/travel to remote destinations, family road trips, easier storage in small city apartments, and more! We absolutely love the Challenger K-series. Great buy for the money. What is included in the box? 1. Kayak main body, removable adjustable seat, & foot rest 2. Removable skeg fin 3. Air pump (manual but large) 4. Instruction manual 5. Patch kit (4 patches included) 6. Paddle that breaks down into small size 7. Storage travel bag for the kit. The Challenger K1 Features & Specs Features - One-person kayak with low profile design - Cargo net to store extra gear - Grab line on both ends of kayak - Inflatable floor for comfort and rigidity - Inflatable seat with backrest - Comes with 84-inch aluminum oar, high-output hand pump, and repair patch Specifications - Measures 30-by-15-by-108 inches (W x H x D) - 27.2-pound weight - 220-pound maximum capacity

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Chase Dahlin - 6 years ago

nice kayak i want one of these for summer are you going to do a fishing rig on it?

KayakDIY - 6 years ago

Angelo Gamble the K2 is on sale right now and holds 400lbs! Really good deal. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7EXF4C/?tag=ytk-20

KayakDIY - 6 years ago

Angelo Gamble I would say no. I wouldn’t advise it. Maybe the K2 Tandem version would be better fit.

Angelo Gamble - 6 years ago

KayakDIY thanks I seen the k1 has a 220 lbs wieght limit I'm 230 do u think I can still get in the k1 without any issues in your opinion please

KayakDIY - 6 years ago

Angelo Gamble I list all those details in the video description area below the video. I do this with all my videos. Hope that helps.

Angelo Gamble - 6 years ago

KayakDIY what is the weight limit for the k1 I'm 230 lbs just wondering if I should get k1 or k2

Chase Dahlin - 6 years ago

ok thanks man

KayakDIY - 6 years ago

The material isn’t the same Inflatable material as popular inflatable paddle boards I have reviewed but I’m sure you could attach the same rod holders. Just keep in mind it is basically air bed material. Check out the inflatable paddleboard video I did. Those rod holders likely will adhere to this same material. Could also do my no drill anchor trolley mod possibly. Amazon has several affordable kayaks. Just check out links in video description. If planning to add more gear go with a tandem.

charly evans - 6 years ago

This is described as a 9 ft Kayak. I looks about 6 ft in length at most. Can this fit a person who is between 5'10 (178) to 5'11 (180) ? I'm thinking about purchasing 2 of these one for myself and one for my female friend so we can enjoy kayaking together.

Julio Romero - 7 years ago

I just bought one on Amazon for $8 bucks! it's taking a while to ship but that's ok, can't beat the price!

Connie Ebinger - 7 years ago

Thank you for the video! It's great to see how it comes together since I don't have experience with these. Would have liked to see how the foot rest went in. Didn't see any velcro, so not sure how it attaches but I'm sure there's directions.

tranquility - 7 years ago

This is way beyond what can be expected from an inflatable. Intex is high quality and quite impressive.

wordhog61 - 7 years ago

I bought this August of last year. It's best not to inflate the bottom part of the seat, this will give you more leg room. Overall, it is a nice Kayak, Ive caught alot of fish in it, howver after just a few months it developed a hole in one of the seems. Then just last week another one in a different seem. Im buying a better Kayak, to me, this is ok for the money.

Gabe Kleeberger - 7 years ago

would any of you guys recomend a k2 over a k1 for fishing?

KayakDIY - 7 years ago

+Gabe Kleeberger The K2 might be a bit better since with fishing. However, just remember it is an inflatable and hooks don't pair well. The material of the K2 and K1 are about like inflatable mattresses. You do need to be careful for sharp objects. High end inflatables like Hobie brand can handle sharp objects better and use thicker material. However, you can't beat the price of the K1 and K2.

Paul Glancy - 7 years ago

Hi, yes I have the two seater version. Love it, me and my mate often go out onto Loch Lomond, yeah canny beat it...Paul.

danthetrainman56 - 7 years ago

is it possible to get a non inflatable 2 person kayak for under $200??

Roesch -4- Broward County Sheriff - 7 years ago

danthetrainman56 ...Craigslist.

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Lewis Maker - 7 years ago

The foot rest actually has two functions. The most important is to raise the nose part so your toes don't get cramped. Which is one of the most complaints. And taller people may need a little extra cushion to push aginst.

όρτσα πρίμα όρτσα πλώρα - 8 years ago

cost plese

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Παναγιωτης Οικονομοπουλος it is listed/linked in video description

itsCrow - 8 years ago

Παναγιωτης Οικονομοπουλος $60

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Jono Muzz No problem. Glad to be of help.

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Jono Muzz I'm 6ft 2in. It fits me. I prefer not to have seat in so I usually paddle without it. The k2 linked in video description is a bit bigger if you have concerns and still want affordable portability. I like both my K1 and K2. They are great for road trips.

Luke Westwood - 8 years ago

great video guys. Could i use this in the sea? I really want to get this kayak and live by the coast in the UK. Would I get blown all over the place or should it be ok?

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

K1 is best at home on lakes/rivers/streams. You likely won't enjoy yourself at sea...especially on a gusty choppy day....On a nice day with calm waves maybe. The K2 linked above in video description tracks a bit better due to its length, but I was surprised how well the K1 tracks.

T Sum - 8 years ago

Very informative. Thanks for making a video!

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

Thanks for the comment and for stopping by. Glad to be of help.

spicy boi - 8 years ago

great video

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Nathan Porter Thanks. Glad you liked it.

jorge de souza - 8 years ago

Hi there, thank you for the video !!!! is this kayak stable on the water ? .... would you recommend it ????

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+jorge de souza Yes. Quite stable on the water. Not meant for river Rapids or debri filled waters (punctures/leaks). Otherwise a great travel kayak for the money. The K2 linked in video description is the tandem version but can be paddled solo.

Evan Patterson - 8 years ago

the weight capacity is 220lb. would it be safe for someone that is 235 ?

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Evan Patterson probably not. I would go with the tandem version we linked to in the video description.

Alvaro A - 8 years ago

do a fishing setup for it

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

+Get buckets Great idea. Maybe later this summer we will tackle that project. We have a few others ahead on the list. It would be a fun project.

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Shipmate - 9 years ago

Is this the best 1 man inflatable kayak under $200?

KayakDIY - 9 years ago

I think it has to be the best single person kayak for the money (under $200). If you are a larger person it might make sense to get the K2 and paddle as a single. I'm 6ft 2" and 180lbs and fit fine. I kept seat bottom deflated due to not liking elevated seating position. The inflated backrest was nice.

Matt Kerry - 9 years ago

This is an excellent brand to fish out of. My very first fishing kayak was the older version intex k2. I fished out of it many times with only one picture from a discarded treble while launching. patched it right there on the shore and never had another problem. I went with the K2 because the K1 seemed small for bigger people and limited options to rigging. With the excess room I rigged mine with a removable 1/2" plywood floor, milk crate with rod holders, folding seat, anchor trolley, custom retractable skeg, and finally a front mount with a sonar and extra rod holder. With inflatables the capacities are never close to accurate so a k2 might have been better for these options but I have enjoyed your other videos and can't wait to see what you can come up with for the newer k1. Keep up the good work, your videos are very informative, detailed and enjoyable.

KayakDIY - 9 years ago

You guys could go to Facebook.com/groups/kayakdiy and use that for sharing kayaking projects & discussing. Right now there are 9,300+ members discussing kayaking.

Matt Kerry - 9 years ago

+cz2509 Sorry cz2509, but I have tried photo bucket and can get it to work. also no luck with my own fourm which I am having major problems with, You would have to join it anyway just to view my pics if I could even get them back up. Im more of a viewer on YouTube and can't even figure out a way to make a quick slide show of the yak mods. If you have any ideas short of posting my private E-mail to the whole world I wouldn't mind sending you those pics directly to ya. I'm just dealing with a lack of tech savvy right now but I'll keep trying. Till then if you have any questions about what I used on any of the mods I made to the old k2 I'd be more than happy to give you graffic, descriptions of how and what materials I used.

cz2509 - 9 years ago

+Matt Kerry thanks matt, id appreciate any help

cz2509 - 9 years ago

+KayakDIY The skeg is a lttle bit dicey, and prone to falling off. also a way to mount a rod holder would be cool.

KayakDIY - 9 years ago

We received your comment. We will keep this in mind. The K1 and K2 are similar in design. Many of the mods in mind will be applicable to both models. What type of mods are you interested in for the challenger K-series?

Matt Kerry - 9 years ago

+cz2509 hey cz2509, if I can I will post some pics of my k2 mods on a fishing forum I'm on in Chicago and give you the name its under. For some reason I'm having log in problems so If I can't get that sorted out I'll figure out some way of releasing them. Now I'm two yaks removed from my K2 so my pics are not close up details, some we're from when I just started mods and was figuring what I could and couldn't do. For example I don't probably have close up pics of my final retractable skeg but I could give you instructions on what I used and what worked or even what in hind sight I thought might have worked better. Especially after watching many other DIY'er ideas. Much of the old yak has been parted out due to newer shiny toys to mod but if my wife isn't successful in making me sell it I still have ideas and new plans for that yak. And now I even have the luxury of messing up knowing it's not my only rig. I'm currently not aware of PM'ing through YouTube but if you can think of a way I can send you the pics directly let me know and I'll send them to ya. Till then give me a bit and if need be I will register on another sight post the info here and put the pics on there forums gallery.

cz2509 - 9 years ago

+Matt Kerry Ive got a K2 also, would love to see details on your mods. Im watching this series of videos very closely to see if anything will be useful for my inflata-yak

KayakDIY - 9 years ago

Subscribers,

These are Great Kayak Options by Intex for Those Constantly on The Go!
Ultra Portable, Affordable, and Quick to Setup & Pack Up.
Only $69 for the Single Person and $109 for the Tandem!!!
We posted a link in the video description in case interested.
Further videos on this product will be uploaded at a later date.
Also, big thanks to my brother Phil for helping with the quick video.

Enjoy,
Sincerely,
KayakDIY

fUjiMaNia - 8 years ago

+valuelessfawn6 gotcha, thanks :-)

VF6 - 8 years ago

mine can.... this one can u need mount intex sells mounts for there kayaks

VF6 - 8 years ago

yes

fUjiMaNia - 8 years ago

are there Kayak's that you could hook a trolling motor to them?

VF6 - 8 years ago

ya i was gonna get one but then i found one on ksl classified AKA basically craigslist, and i bought a really nice kayak, nice vid though

KayakDIY - 8 years ago

Yeah...tandem is the way to go at that price. Not bad inflatable at all for on the go. I would even pack it for surf fishing trips to paddle baits out farther. It is not an ocean kayak by any means...but it floats and the skeg helps a lot in tracking.

VF6 - 8 years ago

+KayakDIY bro amazon changed the price to 100$ for this version :( but the tandem version is still 109$ so u may want to go with the tandem version cause ur only spending 9$ more but its like twice the length