60 reviews for Intex 68309EP Excursion Pro Inflatable 2 Person Vinyl Kayak with Aluminum Oars, Fishing Rod Holders, and High Output Pump for Rivers, Lakes, & Ocean

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   Paul Anson – February 23, 2024

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Very Happy, but no instructions!

   Very happy with the kayak, but there weren’t any instructions. Thankfully we had signal when we first used it so could get them online

2. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Prime Fan – February 23, 2024

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Great spare kayak

   I have a hard tandem kayak and bought this so we could invite other couples. I’ve never even sat in an inflatable before so some of what I comment on may be old news to many, but…This kayak is easy to inflate once you figure out how the valves work. The included pump does a good job but the valves are specialized so I can’t use my small compressor. Once inflated, it is surprisingly rigid. I left it overnight in the floor as a test and it was firm the next morning. Then we took it out. The inflatable seats are much more comfortable than my other kayak. The bottoms attach with velcro rather than straps. It worked, but it doesn’t seem very durable. The backs attach to D-rings forward like other kayak seats. Because the seat is right on the waterline, your center of gravity is low and the kayak is very steady. The inflatable sides do intrude into the center quite a bit. The useable space is quite narrow, and there isn’t much room for supplies. There are storage areas in the ends but they aren’t easy to access. The cooler will definitely be in the other kayak.We used the shallow water skeg and it was blowing about 5 knots. The flat bottom makes it easier for the wind to blow the bow around but it was controllable. It may just take some getting used to but the flat bottom makes it too easy to overcorrect and push the bow well past center with one good stroke. I have to agree with the other reviews saying the paddles aren’t good but they work. If we end up using it a lot I will buy some better ones.It deflated easily and fit into the bag. I would say it weighs 35 lbs or so with only the kayak in there so it is manageable by one person. Overall, I really like it and if we take guests I will be equally happy 8n the inflatable or the rigid kayak. If it just had more room I would probably prefer this one.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Megan – February 23, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Fantastic Inflatable Kayak

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    We’ve been all over the country with this—Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah, and now Hawaii. It’s almost 4 years old and is still holding up great. A really great investment for the outdoor enthusiast without a lot of storage space.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Lisa Ashby – February 23, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Great boat for the price!

   I’m used to my hard shell kayaks but was wanting something to transport easier. I took this down a class 1,Class 2 river handled and maneuvered well, I didn’t feel like I was paddling much but it seemed to be fast since I had to keep pulling over for the rest of the group often. I’m excited to use it more. And yes the paddle is a little bit flimsy feeling but for the price point is appropriate and in a packable design.I would highly recommend this boat and one other person from the group already bought one after seeing its performance on the river.I hope it continues to live up to my expectations.*The Ryobi pump adapter that my friends SUPS use does not work for this Intex boat, so I think Intex has different valve pump adapters?

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5. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   E. M. Schley – February 23, 2024

   3.0 out of 5 stars

   Material is not nearly as tear resistant.

   Got his to the lake,inflated it an put up on my truck bed. It came in contact with something in the bed and slit the top about a 12 inch. First material was very thin and not nearly as aggressive as I expected. I had another choice when making my selection and went for this one because of the write up. Terribly disappointed in this. I really don’t trust this on a lake. Oh the repair kit that is supplied doesn’t come with the glue so I couldn’t repair it.

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   Rated 4 out of 5

   zempman – February 23, 2024

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Light weight boat for anyone

   Easy to carry, blow up and maneuver! Haven’t had it long enough to see if it will last for a long time tho!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer – February 23, 2024

   5.0 out of 5 stars

   Excellent product for the price. Simple, quick set up & storage.

   I am 6’3″, 250#. I was skeptical about this product at first, but after watching several product and social media videos I made the purchase. Excellent product! We’ve had 2 adults (390#) plus 2 fishing poles and a ziplock bag of tackle, no weight issues whatsoever. Kayak is exactly as advertised. Once you’ve set it up once it is very easy to set up and deflate and store. The entire bag and accessories fits easily in the trunk of my Hyundai Elantra. I prepped the oars in advance, so that I only need to snap them together in one spot. 1 person can easily set up, inflate, deflate, and store this kayak. Inflate time is about 10 minutes. As instructed, I inflate the bottom first, then the sidewalls. I inflate the bottom cushion, but I would recommend not pushing the valve into the pad as it’s hard to pull back out. I inflate the seat cushions part war, set them on the Velcro track, then inflate the remainder of the way. Adjustable seat straps are provided so that you can adjust the tensions support of each seat. The kayak is made of sturdy material; nose cones are hardened material, handles and cords are very sturdy. Air intake valves work great; once adjusted the pump easily snaps onto the valve making it quick to inflate. Seat cushion air intake valves are great, though you have to hold the pump hose and the air intake valve with one hand as you hump with the other, as the valves are not the same as the ones on the kayak. The carry bag is made of cheap material and the carry bag zipper is not a strong one; maybe the size and strength of a windbreaker jacket. You’d think that the manufacturer put all the effort and quality of materials into the kayak, they should have done the same with the carry bag. To day I have not had any issues with the carry bag, but I have to be careful zipping the bag or it appears it could break. Oars are perfect, sturdy, no issues. I’ve only used the large skeg as I fish in lake waters and it seems to offer more stability than the small sized skeg. Skeg is made of sturdy material. Last trip I scraped the skeg on the boat launch concrete and other than a couple scratches, it did not break. Thought the kayak comes with a small inflatable pad that goes under one of the seat, I never use it, as it places me too high in the kayak.Overall, this is an excellent product. I would recommend this product.

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8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Lukasz – February 23, 2024

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   The valves have open and closed positions, learn how they work before you go out

   For the price an amazing kayak. Works comfortably pretty easy to assemble. Only issue I experienced was failure to inflate the first time. I’ve never used the kinds of valves these have on them. The manual, which I actually read, was not clear in how they work. Of course I didn’t take it with me when I went to go kayaking the first time So I tried to inflate the kayak and two of the valves held inflation and one didn’t. I saw that you could rotate the valve stem, so I tried that. There is a trick you need to know. There is an ‘inflate and hold’ position and a ‘deflate’ position. It’s a quarter turn between them. You need to know this because 1. There is very little difference in the movement and resting position of the stem. So just turning the stem doesn’t give enough feedback as to which position the valve is in. So I thought at first I had a broken valve cause no amount of turning made the valve hold air. 2. The valve and it’s assembly are deep black in color. I couldn’t see any difference to show the valve was open or closed. So we packed up the kayak and went home that first day. So what lost a star for this review wasn’t the valve issue actually it was that customer service never emailed me back. I got frustrated and eventually took the valve apart and learned how it works, reassembled it and tested that it works. Two fun kayak trips later I’m enjoying the kayak. Please update the manual inflation instructions to show a clear diagram of how the valve works making and inflate position and a deflate position. Second in the inflation steps say very clearly to put the valve in inflate position before inflating. Third mark with paint the inflate positions in the valve stem and the valve casing. This would make it so easy to figure it out without reading the manual. And lastly respond to your emails. You almost had a return and one star review because you didn’t. You’re lucky I was motivated enough to tinker with the valve.

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9. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   WatchLoverWatchLover – February 23, 2024

   4.0 out of 5 stars

   Good starter Kayak

   I got this for myself as a starter for kayaking. It’s been great so far. I bypassed the hand pump and bought an electric one which cut my setup and break down times considerably. The foot pedals are flimsy and I took them out. Overall I think it was a great idea to get this one before getting a fishing kayak.

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10. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    William Powell – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Kayak time

    We purchased for a trip out west. We set it up and it was an easy blowup and setup. Everything worked to perfection and easy take down. We haven’t used it yet so that will be our final test, but we hope for many uses over the next few years.

11. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    ColoradoWoodsmanColoradoWoodsman – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Excursion pro and Explorer

    I bought the intex Explorer and the intex Excursion Pro at the same time. In my opinion the Excursion Pro is worth the extra $135. The material the Excursion is made of a much heavier ruberized textile not just plastic like the Explorer. Both paddle well and I’m confident that either kayak will serve you just fine for occasional recreation. For long term durability and impression of fit and finish the Excursion is just much nicer.I haven’t owned a kayak before but I’ve paddled a few around and I’ve paddled hundreds of miles in a canoe. Both kayaks track well and respond quickly to your paddling.One thing worth noting if you’re planning on using the Excursion Pro for fishing. The rod holders point inward. Meaning if you put a rod in both rod holders they will literally cross. This makes the rod holders basically unusable for fishing or even transport. I added a couple Scotty rod holders to solve this problem. With a couple rail adapters they work great with the included accesory rail. I’m also not a fan of the paddle although that might just be because of my extensive canoe experience. So, I will probably just switch to a canoe paddle or maybe try a longer kayak paddle. Everything else is better than expected. The seatinging in both kayaks is pretty modular to set it up for one or two people. The seats are relatively comfortable considering that they’re inflatable. The foot rests work well. The pump nozzle and the pressure guage both lock into the valves and work great (a feature lacking on the explorer). The extra seat pad included with the Excursion pro is a must have in my opinion and I’ll be ordering one for the Explorer as well if intex will sell me one.All in all I’m very pleased with both. If you can afford it buy the Excursion Pro over the Explorer. The excursion just feels and looks like a much higher end kayak than the explorer. But if your budget is tight enough both kayaks paddle and handle well and either will put a smile on your face out on the water.Update 5/9/19I added a Garmin Striker 4 fish finder mounted on a plano 1364 tackle box. The battery fits in the top of the tackle box with plenty of room to spare. I fixed the transducer to the skeg using a piece of aluminum stock and a few nuts/bolts. This thing is now a fishing machine.Also, buy an anchor or you’re gonna wish you had one pretty quickly.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

    Set up. Inflating kayak is very easy. Chairs are a pain to inflate. Doesn’t take long at all. No holes found on initial inflation. If using the booster to sit higher, there will be adjustments to find right spot for chair. To far forward and you will slide off the front of seat. Clip on Rod holder openings are narrow. I find it easier to carry by myself while inflated.Comfort. I’m 6’1 220 with back issues. I found this seat to be more comfortable than the nice seat I have on my sit on fishing kayak. I spent over 10 hours sitting in it.Strength/Reliability/Stability. I have used it three times fishing on rocky rivers. I went over rocks, up against rocks and no issues. Pleasantly happy. No issues with hooks finding a way into kayak.This kayak does not tip easily. You will really have to work at it to tip.If it’s a windy day, this is not the kayak to use on an open lake unless you have two people in it. That being said, because it is so light I have found it very easy to paddle and control. . Going up stream with a light kayak is much easier.Storage. The bag is nice but to get everything back in the bag is a little bit challenging. I will buy a large plastic tote to put it in and store accessories in the bag it came with.

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13. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Wayne – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Better than I expected and just depends on cost

    So I bought 2 of these on sale during the winter of 2022 for $160 ish each. I wasn’t sure if I wanted single or double so these will do both. First venture for us in kayaking. Used them the following spring. Lots of fun and we now own regular kayaks. Given inflation, I doubt you will see that kind of price again. In hindsight I would do it again but quickly learned my wife does not tandem well and should have bought the single version (maybe one singe and one double). Too big for her as a single. These are durable but you have to be careful how you use them, clean them up, and repack them or you will have issues. Unless you are very short the included paddles are way to small (but are functional). The wind will impact them more than hard shells and they take more effort to paddle. The exchange is they are very stable and can carry more weight. They are easier to transport but take more post float time to clean up and repack. For us it was a cost effective and flexible way to try out kayaking and see if it was something we wanted to do. If the price fits in your budget I fully recommend Intex brand. I have seen and spoke. To people using the folding Kayaks and it is a mixed bag. They likely will cost more, easier to transport, and appear to need less love in talking care of them, but you are very low in the water and they seemed flimsy to me. I fished out of mine and my wife was more the explorer. We eventuality moved on to a Pelican Argos and Lifetime Teton so the Intex was a great starting point for us.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    michael bagley – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    It’s actually pretty perfect

    This is gonna be a long one so buckle up.I grew up on the water in Maine. I guided paddle trips for a prominent youth organization. I have been Certified to teach paddle sports by every organization that does so. I have thousands of hours and even more miles on the water in small craft.I love this thing.So my family has been off the water for a while do to no storage for boats where we live. I have been looking at inflatables for a bit, prime day came around, and I went for it.Here’s the good: super compact. We can fit two in the back of my wife’s small suv with everything we need for a family of 4 to have a great day on and off the water Very stable. Try as he might, my two year old can barely even rock one of these, even with my 280lbs in the high seating position. The peace of mind with little ones on board is amazing. Now, the amazing: Versatility. I have never had a craft of any kind that can be so quickly reconfigured to cover any possible need. We took them to a local park with a group of friends to really give them a workout. Within 90 minutes the went from carrying 1 adult and one child, to two adults, to two 7-10 year olds and one adult, to just one adult fishing. With the way the seats and foot pegs attach to the boat, you can re set for weight distribution or activity in seconds. It’s really kind of mind boggling how well thought out this is. Ease of paddling. So I’ve read all the reviews about this being slow and unresponsive. I don’t understand what they are talking about. For the sheer size of this thing it is darn near nimble. And. with the correct skeg for the water you are paddling, it is almost thoughtless to control which allows you to pay attention to what you want, rather than wrestling a boat. Wonderful.Getting setup. My daughter (who is seven) and I can park our car and be on the water in just about 15 minutes. It’s great. We can get in a paddle after work/school with just about the same ease as having hard boats without all the extra weight, transportation issues etc.A couple of things that maybe aren’t the best, but I really don’t care: The paddles are terrible. They are plastic and aluminum 5 stage, short paddles. They suck. You can get way better for 30-40 bucks on here. Do that, problem solved. Long term durability. We’ve had them out a handful of times and I can see scuffs and fold marks already. But you have to remember this is an inflatable boat. They just aren’t going to last forever. These are tougher than most I’ve seen and I if I get a couple of seasons out of them at this price point, I’m happy.Over all, the only thing I am upset about is that I waffled on this purchase for so long. These watercraft have quickly become an integral part of my family’s summer and we will enjoy them for as long as we can.Well done Intex, Well done.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Glenn BusheeGlenn Bushee – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome kayak

    This is an awesome inflatable kayak, the build quality is outstanding, more what you would expect on an $800 kayak not $280 delivered.It is a very well thought out design, excellent construction and easy to add additional rod holders or accessories. Rock solid stability, paddles well in a slight chop and tracks well with the deep water fin. It was easy to inflate and once you have done it a couple of times you can go from bag to ready to paddle in 10 minutes. The supplies pump is excellent. The value system is also excellent, amd is quickly becoming the standard for high end inflatable kayaks and SUPS.The supplied paddles are fine for two people but a bit short when in the one person seating setup.Add an air tight zippered collet behind the seat as it adds stability and is dry storage. I will use this on a bay for striped bass fishing with a fly rod and also to paddle with my wife for fun. It can pop in the back of a pickup and tie down with a bungee for short trips and for long trips or deflates fast.I have several hard kayaks, but this is so easy and simple to setup toss in the truck then into the water it is my go to kayak. I will be adding some peel and stick APALS kayak back lights for evening fishing and on the inside for just enough light to see but not let others know if I am in a hot spot for Stripers!

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    Rated 1 out of 5

    Montinee Pongsiri – February 23, 2024

    1.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible customer service and all three valves defective!

    I laid out this brand new kayak to inflate it for the first time, and guess what? All three valves leak! They leak as soon as there is significant pressure in their respective chamber, and as soon as the pump is removed, they let out all their air within 2-3 seconds. These are supposed to be one-way valves that have a rubber compression ring that closes when there is pressure in the chamber, but all three on my kayak don’t function properly. There is a plastic handle that comes with the accessories that is supposed to be used to tighten the valves, but there are no instructions, and it doesn’t work anyway. I have owned multiple inflatable kayaks from other brands and never have I experienced nonexistent QA like this. How was this allowed out of the factory?When I called Intex support, I was first hung up on by one of the rudest, least-helpful support people I’ve ever encountered. Then I got some guy in India who told me that he gets “lots of calls” about faulty valves, and there’s apparently no way to fix them. Instead, Intex wants me to jump through hoops and submit a bunch of information so they can send me a new kayak body. That’s right – an entirely new kayak because someone was probably high installing the valves that day at the factory.Nope, I told him, I’ll just return this POS to Amazon. Ah, but therein lies the rub. The return conditions for this product state that it must be in its original condition and box. And Intex knows there’s no way any consumer is cramming that kayak and accessories back into the box without the box ripping to shreds.And that’s their game. Intex wants you to waste time screwing around with their warranty process so that your Amazon return window closes. And if you do decide to return, good luck getting it back into that itty bitty box, especially once you’ve tried to inflate the kayak.Yes, you may beat the odds and get a kayak that doesn’t have leaky valves, but do you want to take that chance? Especially knowing that if there is a problem, you’ll be stuck with a defective kayak trying to deal with Intex customer service?Do yourself a favor and buy another brand of kayak. Intex makes cheap inflatable crap (pools, mattresses, etc.) and don’t know or care about the needs of kayakers.

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17. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Jack O – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Customizable and comfortable

    Very good for shorter river trips 1-2days or a full day of fishing. They features I like most about this kayak compared to some of the others in this price range is the D rings and the seat setup. You can buy after market d ring kits but they can’t be put in inflatable kayaks that stretch. D rings are very useful for rapids and white water. Having the ability to clip/strap you stuff to your kayak incase it flips is important. The seat and bottom inflatable booster is a very nice touch. Riding on the booster makes it a little unstable on rapids due to being higher up. At the same time it is nice because it keeps you out of any water that splashes in making it longer in between time you need to bail it. It also has a bailing hole in the back so you don’t have to flip it over to drain. The booster is also nice for flat water and fishing because again you wont be sitting in any water that comes in and it gives you more hip space. It get a lot more stable if you take out the booster for rapids and being that it is not very big you can take it in and out and you wont get winded if you choose to deflate it for a river trio when you know bigger rapids are coming up. The sides and bottom get fairly stiff when inflated to recommendation of the gauge so class 1&2 white water will be fine. I am not 100 percent if I would take it on higher classes. It maneuvera well and the 2 skeg length both track ok. The oar is serviceable for a beginner. It is rather light but the paddles are kinda flimsy. There is a lot of complaints about the fishing pole holders pointing away from the kayak and I can agree. They are just fine if you are putting stuff on your line or just holding your pole for paddling but they are a little bothersome if you want to set it and for get it. Having them face out the side or swivel would be better. All in all I am very happy with this and try to use it a couple times a week. I bought a separate backpack for the pump and attachments so I don’t know how well it all fits in the bag.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    jennifer – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great quality

    I got this in November at an amazing price, (150!!!!)but didn’t get a chance to even open it up until now when the weather warmed up.First, it is so quick to inflate! I was worried about using the hand pump, but it was super fast and easy!Secondly, it included both the rod holders And a camera holder! I was not expecting that and don’t remember seeing that in the details, but im super happy about it!! Not sure how well the rod holders will work, they are small, but i don’t use anything big when kayaking anyway, so I’m sure it will be fine for a small porgy rod.The material seems very heavy and durable, seams all look good, but its not too heavy for me to carry down to the beach myself, love the included bag! Not sure how that will hold up, but for the price I’m very happy with this purchase, since now i can take my dog fishing with me in the calmer parts of LI sound/harbors.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    mark – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Impressive, but different paddles and seats are necessary to make it useable.

    Compared to a good hard kayak, inflatables are generally terrible, including this one ‒ but that’s not the point: Inflatables are the only option for air-travel, and even in local use their quick availability is attractive.This kayak can, with modifications, perform decently as a solo or tandem inflatable. It seems well made and is a good value, although a substantial number of other buyers have experienced leaks. I’m happy with the Excursion Pro’s valves, spaciousness and construction quality. It has good air valves (except in the stock seats and in the supplement seat pad), and has rod holders, foot-rests, interchangeable short and long skegs, and mounts for electronics. It also has a lot of well-placed D-rings, useful for attaching many things, including aftermarket seats.The Excursion Pro has a proprietary hull material that Intex claims is extremely tough. Unfortunately, Intex gains a price advantage by skimping on warranty expenses. It limits its warranty to only manufacturing defects that are claimed within 90 days. To solidify its lack of responsibility, a warning in the Owners Manual says Type IIIB, inflatable kayaks [are] intended [only] for beach use [and] short distance and short time cruising. Intex claims no whitewater capability at all for its kayaks.In stock form the Excursion Pro is so dangerously slow that it is virtually unusable when paddling solo into mild wind combined with mild current. It requires the power of two paddlers.The short paddles, often criticized, would be fine for short paddlers in a hard-shell kayak.  They are quite rigid, especially considering that they consist of five short pieces clicked together, and the nicely cupped blades are adjustable in angle with respect to each other, though they are a bit small.Unfortunately, for an inflatable kayak’s wide beam, the supplied paddles are terrible because they’re too short. On a car trip (rather than one by airplane), one should bring longer paddles.Intex could easily offer longer paddles by making the 11.5″ center section much longer, but Intex doesn’t, and I couldn’t find a longer center section on the aftermarket.  I then thought of fabricating a new center tube for the Intex paddle, but I was unable to obtain aluminum tubing of the proper specifications (26mm OD; 22mm ID). I purchased from China for $29 a 500mm carbon-fiber tube of that specification, and fabricated a longer center section for one of the Intex paddles, increasing the overall length by 7″. I should have bought a longer tube, but that paddle is now adequate. The carbon tube was slightly scant in outer diameter, so I snugged it up with a bit of heavy black tape. I will replace the tape with a thin layer of fiberglass.That was a bit spendy, and I had to wait a long time for the rather short carbon fiber tube from China. I later found that 3/4″ pvc conduit pipe is a perfect fit into the metal pole sections, but additional machining is necessary, and it is probably beyond the ability of many buyers.I cut the conduit to 22.5″, making it 11″ longer than the factory 11.5″ center pipe. The interior ends of the conduit must be smoothly hogged out a bit, to a depth of 1″, to fit the button snap devices from the stock paddle center sections. After trying a number of other tools with poor results, I found that a flat drill bit for wood did the job. The button snap devices that I pirated from the stock Intex center pole sections still wouldn’t work in the conduit ‒ the wall was too thick. I used a rotary moto tool and an appropriate small bit (inserting the shaft first through the end of the conduit and then through a hole that I had drilled for the pin/button) to grind the bottom of the button hole closer to the surface of the conduit.PVC conduit is more flexible than ideal, but some fiberglass wrapping of the exposed part of the conduit adds strength and greatly lessens the flexibility. (Additionally, a fiberglass wrap is harder, more scratch resistant, and less prone to have its paint scratched and rubbed off.)I did that to two poles and they worked well.That, however, is not enough to make the Excursion Pro K2 usable. Its atrocious seats must be replaced ‒ under ideal conditions they offer little back support, and every time I tried to use them they soon lost air and became useless, providing no back support at all. They have a single air valve for the bottom and the backrest. If a the bottom section loses air under the pressure of sitting on it the whole seat goes limp, and it’s very difficult to reinflate or reposition the seat while sitting on it out on the water. The stock seats soon reduce me to kneeing on the kayak’s unstable floor and paddling it like a canoe (resulting in severe thigh strains, because (unlike a canoe) the floor flexes with every movement and there are no cross bars or seats to lean on, to stabilize one’s body). After returning from my third and final attempt to use a stock seat, carrying the kayak back to my hotel, I gave the seat away to a homeless person. I was never going to use one again.One absolutely must replace both stock Excursion Pro seats. Good gray and black stiff foam seats of a certain type, with straps fore and aft for attachment to D-rings, give excellent back support and can be found on ebay for less than $30 each, or on Amazon for somewhat more. There are several “brands” and unbranded ones, all essentially identical.I also purchased a Sea Eagle 370 Pro (at the time $395 on Amazon, but now only $304). It’s white, rubbery, plain, homely, has no D-rings (for attaching things) or other amenities, and is heavier and bulkier, but in stock condition it is functionally superior to the Excursion Pro K2, and its seats are comfortable and reliable (though I have on occasion had to blow one up again, out on the water). Though the 370 lacks any handles, footrests, electronics mounts, fishing amenities, etc., it has the advantages of being comfortable in stock condition, not phenomenally slow, and rated for Class III whitewater.If the 370 is capsized, it is possible for the seats to spill out and drift away, as they cannot be fastened to the kayak. Illustratively, if a seat is placed at the beam, for use by a solo paddler, it is squeezed less tightly by the side pontoons than if it were in the bow or stern, and it will readily fall out if the kayak is carried (dangled) by a single pontoon.A big problem with the Sea Eagle 370 Pro is that it doesn’t have a large removable skeg. (Such skegs, like those that come with the Excursion Pro, are usually made of durable hard plastic, and click into a sturdy socket on the bottom of the kayak.) The 370 instead has two short rubbery skegs that are permanently attached to the kayak. When the kayak is folded or rolled for storage, they get bent and stay bent, making it difficult to paddle in a straight line. (They can be straightened in a 20 minute session with a hair dryer, but if the kayak is then packed up they will again emerge bent the next time the 370 is used.)The Sea Eagle 370, updated in recent years, now has five relatively large floor tubes, instead of the seven smaller floor tubes of its prior iteration. The new version is claimed to be more rigid and much faster than the old one. The pathetically slow Intex Excursion Pro K2 (in stock configuration), like the old and slow version of the Sea Eagle, has seven smallish floor tubes, instead of five larger ones.I have found no relatively inexpensive inflatable kayak other than Sea Eagle 370 that is (in stock configuration) suitable in speed, comfort and safety for both solo and tandem kayaking, and is readily available in the US. Even the Sea Eagle 370 Pro and the Excursion Pro K2, which are both only about 12.5′ long, are very poor for tandem use if both occupants are heavy and one is a weak paddler.The Excursion Pro K2 has adequate room for two adults, and it allows a solo kayaker to sit in the center of the kayak (at the “beam”).In tandem use, I recently brought my Excursion Pro K2 (outfitted with longer paddles and good aftermarket seats) out through ocean surf and (after paddling for two hours to some sea caves and back) brought it in again through the surf. Throughout, it was very stable and comfortable. The bow wanted to bend upward as we charged out through the modest surf, but my brother pressed it down adequately, and we had a blast. The kayak was very stable in the ocean swells. When we came back in through the surf, however, it suddenly went sideways near the beach, and waves completely swamped us, filling the kayak to the gunwales, though we did not capsize.The possibility of bringing one’s own kayak by airliner to a distant destination is for me one of the great draws of this and other inflatable kayaks. I enjoy paddling without guides or groups, causally and without time limits, schedules, transportation issues, or limitations on where I can go. Avoiding rental fees for every outing is also a giant plus.  In many of the secluded off season places I tend to go to, rental isn’t even a option, even if I were there during normal business hours, which is often not the case.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Daniel B.Daniel B. – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    A real value and diamond in the rough!

    So, I bought this feeling a little uncertain about it due to the lack of reviews, especially compared to the cheaper Intex Explorer (which is well reviewed and well known). After using it today (as well as seeing ColoradoWoodsman’s excellent comparison), I know I made the right purchase.First off, aside from life vest, the package includes EVERYTHING you need to enjoy your day on the water. This is an excellent starting kit for someone looking to get into the hobby, and will easily allow owners to upgrade as they go (more on that in a bit).Out of the box, setup took me about 15 minutes all told (reading the book, inflation and check out). Everything was solid, and no problems. Deflation took only a few minutes, and everything (aside from the paddles) fits into the provided bag. It is portable, but I wouldn’t want to hike for any length of time with the kit by myself (and being a single father…).Taking it to the ocean today (specifically a mangrove protected area, so not open waves), the boat performed amazingly. For those curious, I had:Myself @ 230lbMy daughter @ 50lb2 Camelback bags @ 4l capacityDue to the shallow water I used the short skeg. The boat was very stable, and felt as solid (if not more) as a plastic hulled boat. The body was very rigid (inflated to spec and verified with the included gauge), and showed no flex even when being rocked by good wake. The boat also tracked very well, but turned very quick when needed (I suspect the short skeg helped that). With a strong paddle, I could basically turn in place, and never ran into something uncontrollably. I also didn’t feel like I had to put a ton of extra energy into paddling; the boat didn’t putter to a stop if I took a break, though I am sure it didn’t cruise as long as a solid hull might have. That said, I wasn’t feeling like I was fighting the vessel, and it made the experience great.As noted, my daughter and I brought ourselves and some backpacks, and we still had room for more cargo. There is a solid area behind the rear seat, as well as in the front, and y pi u can easily fit a dry bag in both areas. I ran with my backpack between my legs, and still had plenty of room. The foot rests were also very useful, and provided genuine support for strong paddling. The inflatable seat look a little cheaper compared to expensive models, but they did the job just fine, and had no problem paddling for around 3 hours without discomfort.So, with all the raving, nothing is ever perfect, so I will point out some honest critiques for buyers to consider:-I expect the included carry bag to last about 3 more trips. It is easily the weakest part of the package, and should be changed first. It holds EVERYTHING, but just doesn’t feel sturdy.- The paddles are usable, and while I don’t expect them to snap on me, there is no way to adjust for different size arms. I am 5’6″, and had no problem getting good strokes, but bigger/smaller users may want to make sure they are a good length for them.- Seats also tend to be a personal choice, so i will note that the seats are not a proprietary system, and you can easily upgrade them if you need. They follow the common yak system of the back supported by forward hooks, and i see no reason you couldn’t upgrade the seats. Again, i was happy with them, but they are inflatable to only one size, so different users may want to consider something down the line.- The bow and stern could really use some sort of webbing or extra tie down for gear. There a metal d rings all around that can be used for anchors or ties, but nothing on top to hold anything (like an anchor you might attach to the d rings). This leaves only the foot space and aft space as the only secure storage; I am sure you can add something, but it’s not there out of the box.At the end of the day, it only took about 20 minutes to tear down, and that included a fresh water rinse. It’s easy to pack down, and has no problem going back in the bag (just make sure you deflate it as much as possible to get the space). I know my daughter and I will have many more adventures thanks to this boat, and I really think it is an amazing value at its price. I compared it to a sea eagle 380x I was able to examine, and aside from weight rating, I didn’t feel like I was making a sacrifice in quality for what I wanted (sure, I won’t take class 4 Rapids like the eagle, but…. that’s not a problem for me.. heh). This boat swings above its weight, and I think, if given a chance, will really get a good following like it’s cheaper cousins. If this is in your price range, spring for the extra.. it’s worth it!

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21. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Zeus – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice sturdy Inflatable Kayak for two persons.

    Nice Inflatable Kayak. I used the kayak multiple times in Summer 2023. I took it in lakes and rivers. I had my friend with me so total weight was around 380 lb. It is stable and easy to maneuver. Inflating is little hard. I bought an electric air pump and used car battery to pump the air. Manual pumping is little harder. It is pretty sturdy and there are three separate air chambers so if any chamber has air leak, it is still safe to reach to end. Easy to deflate and fold it and put it in car. I am happy with the purchase.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    juanaines – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Deficiente ayuda de soporte por parte

    Hubo una parte que no llegó (almohadilla de elevación de asiento) que no llegó en el paquete. El encargado de la fábrica nompudo ayudarme con esto

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Ed D – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great kayak, but one big problem.

    I waited to post a review until at least one season of use (and was a lot}. Very sturdy, durable, and easy to prepare going in the water. I mostly went in lakes, and easy rivers with minimal movement from motor boats (couple times in Long Island Sound- which has currents/ tides from the Atlantic). Having the two options of a shallow or deep skeg, made it possible to go in almost any body of water with other crafts’ activity (though not great for rough current, and waves). Do not underestimate the durability, it’s a workhorse and seemingly indestructible for an inflatable. It doesn’t move nearly as fast as a hard kayak, but it’s transportable and fits in any vehicle (probably literally); which is great if your driving and are spontaneous enough to get into a lake or river when that wasn’t at all related to your destination. I’ve never kayaked before, so I had to know what I was getting myself into, I’ve watched Youtube videos (“Paddle Tv” and several others, was a great educational tool). Then I researched inflatables to nauseum (reviews; I compared ALL specs, features, costs, the option of available future accessories, etc.). This kayak and manufacturer was not the absolute top of the line, but I wanted above all, the most dependable, and durable inflatable, (being almost 6′ and over 230lbs- I couldn’t rely on marketing ads for assurance they were being honest), but I didn’t want to spend over $1000 for something I never tried doing, so I went with the second best (based off all my research), it has not disappointed and I made a wise and great decision. HOWEVER, after having kayaked my second season, I can form a good opinion of it’s quality (already covered above); but is now for the (somewhat constructive) criticism… after paddling for a while, the clips that secure the seat backs are located in the middle on each side (inside the seating area) began digging into the sides of my legs (I had to continuously reposition how I was sitting), and while paddling, my knuckles periodically scraped the accessory track located on the top of the sides, which intermediate kayakers may have a reason why I’m “paddling wrong”, but this isn’t the case, it’s the location of the track. These two reasons limited kayaking time to no more than two hours (with constant repositioning). I need to find a solution of how to cover the clips with a soft material. This being said, I since bought a hard kayak, but still use this kayak a lot. Sorry this review was so long, but there may be people considering a kayak for the first time, but my specific situations may resonate with those new to kayaking (like I was, and somewhat are still). Hope this helps.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Stephert B. – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Challenging in water with tough current, but doable. Seats are aweful.

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     I was so skeptical when I bought this product, especially after I read the comments. I took a chance and tried it out anyways. It took a while to get coordination going with 2 people, if you don’t time correctly you will be hitting eachothers paddles.This is no hard kayak so don’t expect the same performance. I had the toughest current in the Suriname river and I found paddling to be quite doable in this inflatable kayak. Don’t let the neg reviews stop you from having yourself a good challenge.The seats however are absolutely terrible, first day of kayakking and my seat deflated. Even if it would hold air, these aren’t the most comfortable seats out there. I ordered some aftermarket seats and I’ll be testing those out once they arrive.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Dorinne A. Dawes – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    I like it!

    I really loved this Kayak. Inflates fast and easy. Also deflates fast and really flat so you can fold it up and carry it with out having to struggle to get the rest of the air out. Some people didn’t like the seats that came with the kayak, but I loved them. I thought they were really comfortable. Best of all. I can carry it myself.!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    John – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Open Box Review

    Take this in light of receiving item, reading instructions, inflating, deflating and packing in the provided storage bag….First, I did not use the hand pump; I used a car plug electric inflator – has to be easier and quicker. Used it to deflate also, which gets all of the air out. The included air pressure gauge was non-functional – in green when received, in green all the time. I think anyone would be fine with feel if they have inflated a bed or inner tube. I would like to know the PSI rates on the sides, and will try to find that info.Looked good when inflated and seemed sturdy. I have been in “duckies” before and have no reason to believe it will not be stable. The seats inflated well and were comfortable at first sit. There is a bottom seat-only cushion you can use underneath the seat+back cushion to sit higher if you like (better for fishing). The back cushion was easy to adjust, and having one continuous strap around it allowed adjustment on one side only. Good space for dry packs, fishing bags, small cooler at each end.Look forward to putting it on the water, so cannot address rudders, maneuverability, rod holders, and such. The paddles are what they are – I have my own and won’t use the one provided. It is more “packable” than a 2-piece paddle.Lastly, if people have gotten all the things provided easily and conveniently in the provided storage bag, it has to be because they have done it 10 times at least. It was a pain the first time, though I am sure I will get better at it. I would not “back-pack” this anywhere for mor than about 1/8 mile!Overall, I think I will enjoy this inflatable kayak. The concerns stated are not material to its fundamental use.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Anthony P.Anthony P. – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    pretty Darn good but……….

    My first Kayak and certainly my first inflatable toy ?I have had the Intex Excursion Pro K2 for a couple of months now and would say its almost perfect.I did put a small hole in it and I must say it went down pretty fast. So be careful.However it has three bladders if that is what you call them and the hole only caused one bladder to deflate. Again be careful. It did not sink us but made things a little concerning for a couple of minutes. Certainly not a manufacturing fault.They supply some patches and after drying the hole and applying the patch we were able to get it blown up again and continued on our way.The patches that come with are peel and stick about 2.25 inches square ( there are a 4 of them and they are self adhesive) I think these are for emergency repair and maybe not permanent although mine has continued to work for several cycles of inflating and deflating with no sign of failure, so at our own risk I guess.It also came with two strips of the material that the Kayak is made of. One strip of Red and one strip of gray .Both 6 inch x 3 inch. They do not supply adhesive of any kind for those strips . Apparently the shipping of PVC glue is considered too dangerous. I read a lot of tutorials on repairing Inflatables and found a product called ‘Stormsure Flexible Repair Adhesive” available on Amazon and only about $13.The Kayak also came with a tool that there are no instructions for and I had no idea what its purpose was. I wrote to the manufacturer and they replied it was included by mistake but I later found that it’s actually a tool for removing and replacing the valves. Not sure when and why I would do that but I have the tool.Now the biggest issues I have with the Kayak . There are three fishing rod holders two in the rear and one in the front. The seats inflate and you place them onto a velcro strip and then with two straps you clip them into D rings to hold the backrest upright. Unless you put the rear seat all the way back as far as it will go you will run the risk of grazing your hands on the rear fishing rod holders .It sounds unlikely but believe me I broke two nails and hurt my finger a couple of times now. I am 200 pounds and my wife is 100 pounds( don’t tell her I told you) so to get a better balance when we are both in the kayak I have to bring the rear seat forward a couple of inches and this is when I hit the fishing rod holders.Now the biggest concern of all.We found that while we are paddling even with the seat riser we tend to rub the shaft of the paddles along the body of the Kayak. Now this could just be inexperienced technique but never the less we both found the natural motion of paddling we were rubbing the sides. It does not seem to be causing any damage but my fear is that in the long term it could wear the sides .Over all We are happy with this Kayak and feel like we have good value for money and a well built product that we plan on using for years to come.Tony

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28. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    MichaelMichael – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Hitting the high seas…..kind of

    I purchsed this a couple weeks ago as an entry-level kayak just to get started in the hobby and get out on the water and fish as well. It will be fine until I research more and get a hard shell. Also until I get a better way to transport it this one works out well. I see some negative reviews on here and it surprises me. I was worried that maybe I would get a defective one also because I think that’s what’s happening with these leaks people are reporting. Either that or not to insult people, but they’re doing something wrong because this is a great product for the price point. We’ve taken it out 2 times together and yesterday I went out by myself all day and fished. So far there has been no problems. The only thing I can say is I wish I could stand in it but I knew that getting an inflatable that wasn’t possible. I’m not a giant guy I’m about 6’2 and 200 lbs but sitting on the seat even with the extra booster seat got a little uncomfortable after 4 or 5 hours yesterday with not being able to stretch and move around. The paddles could be a little bit longer so we’re considering getting different ones but that’s not a big deal. The kayak tracks pretty good with the large skeg considering it’s not a hard shell. I got an anchor (you’ll want that as it blows around easy) some straps so I could hang my paddle when not in use and a lot of other accessories like rail mount rod holders for the bar. If you get creative you can do a lot of things with accessories using the included metal loops that are on the kayak. Enough to make it close to a real fishing kayak. Except for the not being able to stand part. I even bought a wireless castable fish finder so I didn’t have to mess with an on board battery, mounting any transducer, etc. I was able to fit a lot of gear on there yesterday for the fishing test run but next time I’m going to pack a little lighter because it did get cramped with a cooler and tackle and everything. Overall for the $248 I paid we are very pleased. It is very easy to set up and just go out on the water. Now when I have to break down all my gadgets and modifications as well as straps and bungees so I can deflate it, that takes a few minutes more but I’m a lunatic with that stuff. If you’re on a really big body of water you’re going to get a little tired paddling around from fishing spot to fishing spot. I do wish there was a way I could put an electric motor on the back but since it’s so cone shaped it’s not possible. There’snothing to mount it to in the back. Anyways I guess you could really get creative and do a side mounted thing. I’ve seen youtubers doing it. I’ll wait until I just get another vessel. For now this thing is great and we can pack it around anywhere. The material is pretty thick and tough. I feel bad others are having issues with it but that must be a fluke thing. You sell thousands of these I guess you could get a couple lemons. Good luck if you decide to purchase! Side note: Yes the included rod holders are not really functional as rod holders. You can put things in there but don’t put anything you don’t want pulled out easily. I use an extra spare rod for the castable fish finder and put it in one of the built it rod holders because it’s not like a fish can pull it out.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Amazon CustomerAmazon Customer – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Expectations Far Exceeded

    I have other sit on top fishing kayaks, but they are heavy and difficult to bushwack into a lake or river. And I don’t always want to take a pickup or trailer with me.The Excursion Pro is exactly what I was looking for. I’m going on 72 and even I can carry it under one arm quite a ways inflated or in the bag. The pump is “large” and works just as good sucking air out (for a tight pack) as it does putting it in. I can easily fill it in 10 to 15 minutes. They also include a very good air pressure gauge… so there is no reason to over or under inflate. Check it as conditions (temperature) dictates and add or remove air to keep it in the green… and performing to it’s maximum.With the large skeg in (there are two options and a solid receiver)… if you set it up for just one paddle and balance your weight in the center (correctly inflated) this kayak will blow any other kayak I’ve used out of the water downwind. By the way, I use a SailPaddle chute for a downwind sail and this rig is just scary fast (and stable) when you get to 12 knots. Amazingly, Intex has already added D rings in the “perfect” spot on this kayak to anchor the sail and the folded the sail rings slide perfectly into the space beneath the bow cover. They really have thought of nearly everything.I just can’t say enough about the quality of the build for the money. It’s a light weight tri-vinyl laminate (a gorilla on steroids couldn’t rip it) with a stippled surface that feels like zodiac hypalon… and weighs a fraction of it. On the downside I’m not sure why they designed it for the fishing poles to cross in back. It doesn’t make a great deal of difference to me and is in some ways a benefit because I can leave two rods in the back pole holders and not worry about coming into the dock and breaking one. There is also (amazingly) a rod holder and accessory bar that slips into place in front of you. Although finding a bar adapter for your favorite fishing rod holder eluded me (they’ll make one soon I’m sure). Standard size just doesn’t have an easy match. But you can easily modify one to the correct size by holding the sides together in a vice and drilling it out to the size you want. They already include so much that I feel piggish for wanting a horizontal paddle holder when I’ve got a fish on. The easy workaround is using a long line between the well placed lashing D rings, reefing it tight and then weaving the paddle around it a couple times against the outside chamber.It’s just as close to perfect as I can imagine. Even the color scheme looks like it’s Coast Guard equipment. Paddles straight and “fast”. What more could you want.Any new creation needs some fine tuning in manufacturing. Mine was one of the first and when one of the bottom baffles let go on a warm day. (Watch your inflation… a gauge is included). I emailed them on Saturday night (through Amazon) and they replied immediately (24 hour “quick” phone service with smart polite locals!). The next day I took a picture of the damage and proof of its destruction (cutting out a foot square patch out of the outer chamber and emailed them a picture)… and a new one was headed my way on Monday via FedEx no charge and profuse apologies for the failure. It arrived in two days!!Intex is the best I’ve ever dealt with. Unbelievable. Everyone I talked to at Intek were crackerjack smart, fast, efficient and true to their words.Amazing in this screwed up world of ours today. Look no further than excellent management and employees that care.

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30. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Otisdemilo – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    first trial run a great success

    For the price and for what this is, it is sturdy and does great. took a bit of figuring out, but the pump works well. The whole process of setting up was about 15 minutes, and from there it was able to handle two adults. Also wansn’t bad to break down and fit it back in the bag that is included. Can recommend this.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    wyhomegeorge – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Valves are best and gauge better than eyeball and measure

    The sturdiness is as good as sea egale and it has the best seat. You can set the foot rest at bottom for great grip and the back of seat can be really leaned on. The fishing poles set on one side are very handy to keep and hold pattle and free hands having a holder for cell phone and or video camera is great ideal with being so easy to hander due to the great ideal to boost seat high enough I do not have to rig such anymore. Also added to this great setup has two detachable fins one for river and taller one for lakes. This boat and all parts even some I haven’t mentioned fit into a Great backpack that weights around 30 + pounds makes it easy to haul from car to wherever you want to setup and launch. Best inflatable kayak I have used for those that want a boat without a pick up and easy to setup in outdoor even for the more aged like me . I’m 73 and been through two tough Cancer bouts .Using this birthday gift to enjoy recovery and remission. Worth the money for fishing or fun.

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32. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Devon BellDevon Bell – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Constructed well but has design flaws

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     I’ve really enjoyed using this kayak. It is compact yet sturdy. Accessories are nice accept for the seats. I have a couple of K2 kayaks that have the non-premium seats and they hold air very well. The softer shell premium seats that come with the Excursion do not hold air. Both seats deflate after a few minutes, however the booster seat does not. The booster seat is more like the seats fome the K2 although it does feel a little thicker. The issue with the seats lead to being very uncomfortable after an hour or so on the water. I have resorted to taking the hose with me so I can continually re-inflate them.After a month, the Excursion began losing air on one side. I searched for the leak while the kayak was in the water and couldn’t find any bubbles or side punctures. When I cleaned the kayak, I soap bubbled the entire surface and found that a seam had been torn which was leaking air. This tear appeared to come from the cord holding the cover over the front nose. It appears that too much downward force on one the front-most channel causes this problem. I noticed that it was the same on both sides and looks like the rear cover will potentially do the same thing. I re-ran the nose cover cord and bypassed both channels on the front and rear. Just in case, I cut the cord channels and glued them flat so that the nose cover wouldn’t snag on it and pull it down. I patched the hole with PVC glue and it has been holding air pressure. Hopefully I won’t have any other issues with the easy fix I made. Hope this helps anyone that has experienced this problem and maybe prevents it from happening to others.

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33. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Dr. Booyah! – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    LOVE it!

    INTEX 68303EP Excursion Pro K1Was skeptical of lower priced inflatable kayaks, but this one really holds up! 18yo son (5’11” and 155lbs) uses for fishing and limited touring in still water only thus far. More room than expected for gear, rod holders work well, good leg room, stable, tracks better than expected. Skeg stays in place so far when brushing over rocks. Haven’t been “gentle” with it, but haven’t abused it either and it’s holding up well after 1-2 uses (bought late in the season). I have the smaller Intex inflatable (green one, at 5’6” and 145lbs legs/feet quite cramped) and I wish I had gotten this one – a major improvement and well worth the extra price (roomier, easier to clean and pack). This one also comes with a pressure gauge, so you know if you’re over filling. Highly recommend!

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Oldrock – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Very heavy

    Needs to be pumped up before each use. Very heavy for one person to handle.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Douglas Keene – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Good value for a roomy, sturdy inflatable kayak that tracks well

    The kayak sets up fairly quickly, and includes functional foot rests, a good double-action air pump, and “comfortable enough” seats for two. There is plenty of leg room for both paddlers as long as the spanner (it is installed in front of the forward seat) is not installed. The spanner does not seem to be necessary when a forward paddler is seated and “wedged in” but should be placed when just one is paddling. The kayak tracks well with the larger fin; we have not used the smaller fin. It pumps up to max 10 psi which is enough pressure to keep it from buckling and it is actually pretty stiff (this is a good thing). The valves are excellent quality and do not leak when the pump hose is removed (there are two positions for the valves; the outer position for inflate and the recessed position for deflate). They also deflate very quickly and the pump can be used to help get the last of the air removed. There is nothing to unscrew and loose from the valves. We have had several hard-shell kayaks and were impressed by how well this one tracks and how fast it is…very satisfied on that account. The paddles come in 5 pieces; we thought they would be flimsy but are actually pretty good. Not too heavy and solid enough. This isn’t a day-long paddler, just something to get you out in the lake or slow moving river for a few hours of fun. I might even take it downstream in moderately fast water. It comes with a decent “right-size” back-pack bag, but it is so heavy (over 45 pounds) that I would certainly not want it on my back. The weight is a drawback; it is heavy to move (the box says to lift it with the help of a second person). However I would prefer that it be a bit heavy and sturdy than lite and flimsy! We bought this for about $225 and consider it a bargain.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    Jack the Greenman – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Seems sturdy

    Out of the box the instructions are horribly lacking in important information. Noticeably missing are the PSI limits for inflation (“firm but not hard” is, shall we say, somewhat vague. Worse still, there were no instructions at all for the 3-position valve stem. When we laid it out on the floor to inflate it – it deflated as soon as we removed the pump. I initiated a return and, low and behold, I found another inflatable kayak that used the same valves and had the instructions for them on the website. I pulled Excursion Pro back out of the box and the valves worked just fine when in the proper setting. Won’t put it into the water until spring so an update will be a while coming.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    MikeMike – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Adequate raft

    Decent for the price. Glad I went with the fishing kayak as it aided my fishing poles, although the pole holders only will accept up to a certain size of pole end. This kayak works much better with one person then two but you can get by. The biggest disappointment is with the seats . They wouldn’t hold air once they deflated it was difficult to sit upright and paddle.

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38. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    skylar – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    So close to being a great inflatable kayak

    I purchased this kayak in January and have used it for fishing about 40 times in both trout fishing in lakes and salmon fishing in Puget Sound. The kayak is easy to set up and get going. I’m usually in the water fishing in the same time the guys with the expensive Hobies have moved their kayak from their rooftop to their dollies.It tracks well and is pretty fast for an inflatable. I like the convenience of the accessory rack where I attached a rod holder and a handlebar phone holder.I haven’t had any trouble with hooks snagging on the rope or other parts of the kayak like I used to with my old inflatable.I’m 6ft tall and 230lbs and there is plenty of room for one person fishing. 2 people fishing is kind of crowded. I have fished with my 12yr old in the front seat and it’s doable. Though I fear getting hooked every time she casts.The kayak works best trolling a wedding ring around the lake.The kayak is easy to carry on your shoulder even after a day of paddling.The adjustable foot rests are great.Also for those worried about the kayak losing air over time, I keep my kayak inflated all the time since I have a pickup and I can just throw it in the bed and take off. I have had to top it off about 3 or 4 times in the 7 months I’ve had it.What I don’t like about the kayak is;1)the seats don’t hold air very well. They do for the first few times then they start leaking. At least they still provide support when they go flat. I have not figured out yet where they are leaking and if they’re patchable. The intex site wants $44 each to replace.2) the accessory bar falls out to easily and comes apart too easily. If you clamp on an accessory it stays together better.3) the pole holders that come with kayak are garbage. Not one of my fishing poles would fit in them. Get a clamp on rod holder for the accessory bar. maybe there’s some other purpose they can fulfill. The don’t hold a net either.4) Fish blood doesn’t wash out of the floor very well at all. My floor looks terrible. It washes off the orange sides great, too bad they couldn’t use the same material for the floor.5) The hooks for the seat support are place right where my knees lean against the side. After a while they start to hurt and I’m constantly having to shift where I rest my knees. I like to paddle with my knees slightly bent not laying straight out in front of me.Aside from those 5 issues the kayak is great and I enjoy fishing in it for hours at a time.

    2 people found this helpful

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    Rated 2 out of 5

    Daniel L. – February 23, 2024

    2.0 out of 5 stars

    Bought used, parts missing.

    First off I would give this kayak 4 stars if I were evaluating the product alone. You should know that it has a weight capacity for one person of 165 lbs (220 lbs with the person and gear). The seat is raised up a little which could keep you out of the water but as soon as you lean back the backrest collapses. I personally wouldn’t want to put my phone in the holder or fishing rods in their holders either. Both are insecure and any little bump and you’ll loose your expensive gear in the lake. This is for people who want to be out on the water, slowly paddling around and enjoying nature. It’s not one I would want to go on a long excursion with.Now let’s talk about the fact that I bought this used. One would assume that all the necessary parts would be included in a used purchase, but this was not the case. The valve wrench is missing. Not sure which one to buy I contacted the manufacturer and after 45 minutes I have one coming in the mail. Hope it works because shipping cost was outrageous. The tiny pump it comes with is missing the coupler to connect to the valves. Due to inexperience it’s been hard to get the right ones I need. I’m not calling customer service again! Due to the missing parts I am rating this purchase a two.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    RuthRuth – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Good, just keep the rudder on

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     Set up takes less than 10 min, faster when you get the hang of it. Needs to have the deep water rudder included in the box on to track, otherwise you’ll go in circles. Unfortunately this means no paddling in water less than maybe 7 inches, unless you want scraping. Not the biggest deal, just walk until its deep again. The plastic rudder does seem durable though. It’s heavy but not as heavy as a “real” kayak. Travel was ok when we accidentally encountered waves. Use it mostly for calm waters though. When the wind is over 10mph don’t bother going out, there’s no fighting against it. Others on the water with real ones definitely go faster, at least compared to having a passenger with you. If you’re mostly going solo, it’s definitely easier and faster that way. I find cleaning, deflating and drying afterwards more of a pain than set up. The pump has a deflate slide – I just find the noisiness embarrassing when others are around trying to enjoy nature views. When I come home I hose it and let it dry in the backyard before I store it. It came with two paddles – one where the plastic was misaligned with the aluminum and cut my thumb which got gross and infected with the bay water. I had to upgrade that paddle to a fancier, slightly lighter one. Year two of having it – its getting harder to push-slide the rudder off underneath. I always have help with that maybe because I have little thumbs. I’ve had a lot of fun with this overall and appreciate that I dont have to load it onto my roof. It’s definitely nice to be able to easily convert to a 2 person, even though they never do their part. Lol.

    15 people found this helpful

41. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brian Taylor – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t Last Very Long

    I bought the Excursion Pro after having issues with the Advanced Elements Lagoon 2. The main inflatable tube lasted for about two years for the Lagoon 2 until it stated leaking. I contacted Advanced Elements who provided a new main tube which lasted for a year until it too started leaking. From here I decided to try another brand, which is the INTEXT Excursion Pro. It was good for a year, until a hole formed at the seam of the floor, in which I was able to patch with Storm Sure flexible adhesive, which is an amazing product. All was well until another leak formed at a different seam after 3 uses of patching the original leak. Both of these products received excellent reviews here within Amazon, hence the reason for the purchase. Both products also provide an air pressure gage in which I always ensured not to over inflate either. Don’t waste your money on inflatable kayaks, with the money spent on both of these products I could have bought a hard shell which are rock solid, and trailer to haul if need be.

    2 people found this helpful

42. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Campmaster55 – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Swap the seat for best results

    I’m the crazy guy that drags a trailer loaded with a variety of canoes and kayaks when we go camping or just out to the lake or river. We have sit-on-top, sit-in, and inflatable kayaks, traditional canoes, and even a folding boat or two. I wanted another inflatable kayak/canoe for those times when the trailer toting six boats was simply not enough. (like I said, crazy) I spent most of the winter reading reviews and watching videos before I decided to order this boat. I inflated it and checked it out at home. No issues there. Inflation was easy and deflation works even better using the pump. That sucks every last bit of air out and allows for easy repacking. Out on the lake was a different story. I ran into a couple of issues on the water. For starters, the air was pretty warm during the maiden voyage, but the water temps were low. The air in the boat condensed and the nice tight boat turned into a floppy noodle. I knew I had to over inflate a little to compensate, but I did not anticipate how much. The solution there is inflate the last part of the boat IN the water. Not easy, but that solved the problem. The bigger issue was the comfort of the seat. In short, there was no comfortable position or level of inflation that worked for me. I swapped to a standard kayak seat from our sit-on-top ocean kayak. That did not help. I was still afraid to lean back at all. Ultimately, I switched to a folding soft stadium style seat. My own weight on the seat portion kept the back in pace and I could get comfortable. Out on the water, on a windy day, the boat was terrible with no skeg. It was slightly better with the short skeg. The large skeg solved the spin in a circle problems. I will just have to make sure I am not traveling through really shallow water. I suspect either the skeg would break or it would tear a hole in the bottom of the boat. A number of owners noted that the paddles were barely better than useless. I found them functional. The blades are thin and a little flexible, but the shafts are solid and adjustable for typical feathering patterns. Yes, I have better paddles, but these certainly do the job. Stability is never an issue in this boat. Even when underinflated, this boat was rock solid. So… proper inflation (including compensating for drastic temperatures BEFORE you launch), figuring out which seat works best for you (again, before you launch if possible), and find a decent calm location for that first outing, and you will enjoy owning this versatile boat. Taking a new boat out for the first time in rough water is a recipe for disaster.

    5 people found this helpful

43. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Arthur Hartley – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Very stable in water

    Easy to fish out of, needs a system to add an electric motor, very hard to fish and paddle .

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    pixelslave – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Durable

    I bought this for my husband’s birthday. He doesn’t love kayaking like I do, but he does like to be in nature taking photographs. I figured I could convert him. We live in Florida, so lots of water and nice weather. We took it out for a trial run on a nearby canal. First the good: It was easy and unexpectedly fast to inflate. The bad: we didn’t inflate it enough, plus my husband knocked off the air valve cap on one of the sides and didn’t think to do anything about the hissing sound he was hearing. He was in the back and weighs about 180. It felt like we were dragging an anchor and we were nearly swamped in the back. Learnings: make sure the kayak is properly inflated, make sure you don’t knock the air valve covers off, and don’t put the heavy person in the back. Typically you put the weight in the back for a rigid kayak, but with the inflatable we did MUCH better with the heavier person in the front, because they are actually in the middle.The next day we took it out in the wild on a river. We learned more. With me in the back (I”m 130lbs) we grounded on some shallow logs, but managed okay. If hubby had been in the back we’d still be out there. I was very comfortable in the inflatable seat, but for some reason the seats seemed to deflate as time went by. The valves are really easy to knock open, but no worries–you can inflate the seats easily with your mouth. Just make sure whoever is in the seat in front of you that you’re trying to re-inflate doesn’t decide to forcefully reposition themselves, because it can pin your head between the seat and the gunwale while your mouth is wrapped around the air valve, which is a bit distressing. My husband wanted to lean back in his seat, which caused it to collapse in the vertical back portion, so I’m going to buy him a rigid seat. Learning: Inflatable seats can’t take a typical man slumping against them like he’s in a La-Z-Boy.Due to hubby’s fickle and erratic paddling we ran into just about everything: jagged rocks, broken tree limbs, mangrove roots, and a large alligator. The kayak held up like a champ. I thought we’d be going Titanic on some of those long scrapes, but the kayak came out without a mark on it. I was impressed with its durability.We decided that in a placid shallow river we probably don’t need the skeg and it just gets hung up in the shallows so we’re going to leave it off next trip. Because this is a tandem kayak and I wasn’t used to having someone in front of me, in situations where I had to maneuver quickly and aggressively I hit my husband in the head with the paddle blade a lot of times. This was totally on me, but still, it was a nice feature.The bottom line for me is that this is a kayak that a petit 64-year-old woman can take out of the trunk of the car all by herself, inflate all by herself, paddle for hours all by herself, clean up and put away all by herself, and have a really good time with–even with 180lbs of deadweight in it.

    121 people found this helpful

45. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Hugh J. – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Best Inflatable Kayak

    By far the best, most durable Kayak you can buy. Having 3 separate chambers makes it one of the most reliable kayaks on the market. For those who complain the valve leak need to read the instructions as it comes with a wrench to tighten them if needed. The only thing you need to buy is life preservers a must when going out on any type of floating device. A+++++++

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46. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    JW May – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    WARNING: Totally inadequate instruction manual

    If you are new to working with an inflatable kayak/boat with this type of valve, heed this: BEFORE you try to inflate the thing be sure to use the enclosed “wrench” (a plastic handle with a kind of socket on one end) to crank down (clockwise) TIGHTLY on each of the three inflation valves. The instruction manual mentions this wrench — essentially as an afterthought — in order to adjust “leaky” valves. When I first attempted to inflate the product, I did not realize that these three high pressure valves had been left WIDE OPEN when it was shipped. This made it impossible to maintain any air pressure at all no matter how much pumping I did. Once I figured out that cranking down on these valves had to be the VERY FIRST STEP before inflating the product, it was pretty easy to complete the task. So, Intex, how about telling people to make this the very first step in the process??? And, instead of giving us a crappy, unhelpful instruction manual, how about spending a couple of bucks creating an instruction VIDEO that demonstrates how to complete each step of the set-up process?Poor documentatoin is a pet peeve of mine. Aside from that, I don’t have that much to say about the product since I am a first-time kayaker. Time will tell about how reliable, stable, nimble, etc the product is.

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47. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    MonkeyfishMonkeyfish – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great kayak to take traveling, nice for fishing too

    Likes: fairly light, easy to inflate, great Boston valves, tracks well, stable, small enough packed to fit in car.Dislikes: one kayak had to be repaired 4 times with punctures just above waterline seam. Had to get my own glue, none provided but patches worked out well. One of the seats also got a hole which is actually worse than the kayak, cause you quickly lose support.Lessons learned: buy a repair kit cause your gonna need to patch holes at some point, when kayaking bring your pump with you cause if it’s a slow leak you can always pump up the side that leaks, you’re really never in trouble of sinking. Also bring duct tape and gum, chew the gum put it on the hole and duct tape it, stops the leak. The seat issue, I bought regular kayak seats so I wouldn’t have to deal with a punctured seat, your decision. The booster seat is amazing it puts you higher so it’s easier to paddle and you sit up straighter, it’s glorious get another one.I have two kayaks, the first got the holes the second has not. I’ve taken both out on lakes in Utah, Arizona and California and in the ocean. Scraped against a lot of rocks, concrete and whatever. Not sure why one was more durable.Having owned a large 13’ plastic two man kayak, this kayak is a wonder: half as heavy, you don’t have to strap it the top of the car, fits nicely in the bag, which surprisingly how cheap it feels has lasted over two years.Lastly on cleaning: inflate the kayak, wash with soap and sponge. To dry I use a leaf blower to blow as much water off as I can, then where the is still water I use a wet/dry vac to suck it off, then wipe with a micro fiber towel. I deflate the sides a bit then pull them back the vacuum and wipe the inside corners. And it’s dryFoot rest work well, pole holders are not that useful and the hole is too small for most poles, haven’t ever used the phone holder or the bar either

    6 people found this helpful

48. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jay shep – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    It works pretty well

    It works great on a lake, On a pond or for going downstream on a river. I didn’t do any of those things The 1st time I tried it I went a mile upstream on a moderately fast paced river. I was dying 🥵 Definitely more of a workout than I was anticipating. I did the same stretch in a Canoe many times no problem It was 10 times harder in this. Coming back going downstream it flew down the river. This thing would be awesome for tubing down the river with plenty of room for your cooler and picnic basket. It pumped up in about 5 minutes easy to set up. Easy to store and easy to transport. It seems pretty strong and durable. I hit a few sticks and branches with no scratches punctures or tears. The weight limit is 400 pounds I wanted to test it I ended up putting 500 in it and it still floated just fine sat a little lower in the water. It is susceptible to wind and water current. So if it’s windy you will be paddling hard or be blown across the lake. It is very steady I think it would be hard to tip it over. Much steadier than any Canoe or kayak that I’ve ever been in. If you’re looking to paddle around the lake maybe do some fishing or or toodle down a river this is the way to go if you’re looking to go somewhere fast this is not for you. I didn’t know this when I bought mine I didn’t see anything in the reviews about going upstream on the river so I figured I should put it out there for anybody else that was planning on Using it for that don’t bother Unless you want to paddle hard and go nowhere fast or if you want a great workout.

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49. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Louis M. Prosser, CLU – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    6’4″ 360 lbs will it work?

    I purchased this kayak because of the overall good ratings.. I am 6’4″ 360lbs. Obviously, I am going to use it as a solo. I purchased 1 in July and after three uses it would not hold air. I took it back to UPS within 30 days. I requested a replacement and Amazon said shipping would be in December. I canceled the replacement and purchased a new one. Arrived in 3 days and was $100 less.The good, the bad and the ugly.The good. Very easy to inflate. I sit on the floor of the kayak so it is very stable. I purchased a kayak sail and it is a lot of fun. I learned the hard way I have to enter the boat from the water and not a dock. I have to rollout of the boat when I am done.The bad, the seats are worthless. I knew this since I am a big guy. I solved this by using a milk crate clipped to the center rings. This gives me the back support. The kayak seats that can be bought don’t look like they can support my weight. The accessory bar appears to be insecure. If you use it, make sure you clip it to the boat. The foot rest are cheap. I also purchased a real kayak paddle.The ugly, The price varies significantly depending on the time of year. You are also paying for all the cheap extras, I believe a less expensive tandem kayak with out all the parts would work fine. Know that there is a 25% or greater chance this will leak air. You only have 30 days to return it. UPS store was upset because they don’t get reimbursed fully for shipping. The name Excursion Pro would indicate it was a professional series. It is not. You might be lucky to get 1 or 2 seasons use. The boat seems delicate in the seams or a pin prick could deflate it. You are brave to go fishing in it.Recommendations. Purchase a number of D clips so you can attach everything from shoes, coolers and equipment. I made two handles from PVC pipes to carry the boat from the center, never go out without the pump and some Duct Tape. I used a 4″ piece of PVC pipe to create a roller system so I don’t have to drag the boat. The PVC gets the boat off the ground when one person is dragging it. It is very light for two people to move around. Get a kayak sail, they are cheap and a lot of fun. As soon As you get it blow it up. The clock is ticking and you only get 30 days for a refund.Overall, I am satisfed hopefully my second boat won’t start to leak air. I will give a 1 year review. Good luck.

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50. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    M D – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy I bought it!

    Ordered it this winter. When it arrived I inflated it indoors. Only took about 15 minutes to open the box and have it inflated. I was very impressed with the dual action pump. It inflates on both the down and up strokes. Getting all 3 chambers inflated was quick and easy. It also comes with a guage that installs in the air valves so achieving proper inflation is easy. I was also impressed with the durability of the materials it is constructed from. I have 2 dogs, a 17 pound ankle biter and a 37 pound lab/terrier mix. They immediately climbed in with me. I had some concern about their claws, but my worry was unfounded. The materials are durable enough to withstand their weight. The seats install easily if you follow the instructions. Only inflate them about 50% and then put them in the boat. Finish inflating them after they are in place. The paddles are quickly snapped together and are more than adequate. I was worried about their quality when I ordered, but as I said, they are definitely adequate. The inluded skegs for deep and shallow water easily snap in and out of the track in the bottom of the kayak. It’s a simple but effective design that hols them in place and I have no doubts about whether the skegs will come out inadvertently. They are secure.I finally got an opportunity to get the kayak on the water this past weekend and was very impressed. Again, from the moment I unzipped the included storage bag to the moment the craft was ready to hit the water was about 15-20 minutes. My girlfriend and I hopped in and paddled around for a few minutes to get a feel for it and then went back to the dock and picked up our canine co-pilots. With all four of us it was a bit cramped, but not uncomfortably so. Our combined weight is probably around 375 pounds. The stability was impressive, even when the dogs moved around. The speed and maneuverability definitely met or exceeded my expectations. Using the pump to deflate everything takes about as much time as inflation, so in about 20 minutes everything was packed back up in the storage bag. The bag itself is the only part of the whole package that is inferior quality. It’s a thin “drybag” material. It is not watertight and should not be considered as a drybag. I expect the zipper will not last long.I would definitely recommend this product. I purchased it as an easy way to bring along a watercraft in the back of the car without having to deal with a roof rack and for less money than an actual 2 person kayak. I mostly will be using it in lakes. I would not be hesitant to take it on rivers at all, as long as there aren’t any actual rapids. It is rather narrow, so if you are wider in the hips, it would probably be a tight fit that might be uncomfortable for being on the water for hours at a time.

    15 people found this helpful

51. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    seil parkseil park – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Hands Down The Best Inflatable Kayak

    I got this kayak earlier this week and it came just as expected. Needless to say, I was really excited to try it out the next morning! After having unboxed, assembled, used, and disassembled the kayak, here are a few things I want to highlight if you’re considering buying it (I also made a two-part video about the whole process, you can check it out on You Tube): “Intex Excursion Pro Inflatable Kayak Full Review (The Best 200$$ Kayak!! Part 1/2)”PROS1) It’s pretty light and VERY easy to inflate and deflate. The inflation took about 4 minutes (not counting inflating the seats, which would make it about 8 minutes or so); the deflation process is similar. The pressure gauge also helps with getting the air pressure right, since you don’t want to overinflate. What I like about the pump is that it’s a lot “smarter” than many of the other regular pumps that you’d get at the store: when I deflate the boat, it really sucks all the air out. Very well designed.2) It’s spacious. Both my wife and I fit in it just fine with plenty of leg room left.3) The booster seat is a nice feature for those who want to be positioned a bit higher up.4) It’s fast and stable in the water. We tried maneuvering, backing up, rocking it, and going as fast as we could. In all circumstances it really felt stable and solid; no “inflatable” feel to it at all.5) Despite its large size, this kayak is very portable and compact. We don’t have a huge yard or a car mount, so a portable and easily stored kayak is perfect for us.6) If you decide to use an anchor with it, the design really accommodates well for it. We had a small 3lb anchor that we attached to the back and dropped once in a while; it was super easy and worked really well.Really, I could go on and on, but for now these would be my top pros.As for the CONS:1) The fishing rod holder design could use some improvement. The holes are positioned in such a way that if you put in two rods, they will be tilted and “cave in” over you, especially if you’re sitting in the back seat. The design could be smarter than that; I had to keep my rod either in my lap or at my feet when fishing from this kayak.2) The footrest is okay—it’s adjustable and works fine. For a tall person like me, though, it was pretty much useless and uncomfortable; I just took it out completely. It worked okay for my wife, but even she didn’t use it half the time.3) There is no place to attach or keep the paddles when you aren’t using them; you just have to keep them in your lap. They didn’t get too much in the way for us, but I can imagine it would cause a bit of hassle for others who’re just trying to fish, not balance a beam on their lap.My conclusion: the pros definitely outweigh the cons. For the price, this inflatable kayak is definitely worth it, and I would recommend you to give it a try!

    197 people found this helpful

52. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Jacobus Steyn – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Easy to inflate and deflate

    Easy to use

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    JustinJustin – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Wow, the company heard the criticism about the bag, and responded

    I have alot of kayaking experience to include crabbing the Puget sound on a 12 footer, this thing is phenomenal!!I saw the bad reviews about the bag and had one loaded in the cart just in case, but it looks like this company decided to up its bag game, this thing is unreal! It fits every component with room to spare, has padded straps, and chest buckles for secure carrying over distance. You can hike this thing in and out of anywhere!Update: I packed this out about 200 yards to the lake before setting up, very easy with this bag! I had a 40 oz bottle of water, a couple energy drinks, bait worms, and all of the accessories, with plenty of room for my life jacket, once it arrives. It took about 15 mins to go from the packed pic to the launched pic, and about a 20 minute tear down at a casual speed. It does track a little side to side while rowing, but it’s also very lightweight, pick your battles! Lol. I would definitely recommend an anchor if you’re going to be fishing, wind was forecasted at 5 mph with 9 mph gusts and I was getting blown around while prepping bait. This is just a great kayak, and you can tell the company has put careful thought and consideration into updates and changes they’ve been making with this setup, and I love it!! P.S. if you’re wondering about how comfy it is, my maiden voyage was 4 and a half hours non-stop, I had to order myself off the lake!! 🤣😂

    39 people found this helpful

54. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Tanner Umbower – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    Okay for a budget kayak experience.

    If you are serious about kayaking or fishing, don’t waste your time. It’s serviceable.. but that’s about it.While I enjoyed the one trip I was able to take it on, one of the side compartments got a hole and was deflating on me on the water. The worst I did was paddle over some sticks near the launch which were unavoidable. I can’t even say for certain if the sticks caused the tiny air leak or if it just came that way.This thing is also terrible in any wind or current. You will not be able to stay straight if you stop paddling.You will need to upgrade your seat & paddles for sure.Finally, inflating and deflating this was the worst experience of the whole trip. Set up isn’t terrible, although it does take 5-10 minutes to inflate and attach all your gear. Deflating and packing up on the other hand was brutal. It takes a while to dry, so trying to stuff it wet & muddy into the bag was just not a good experience.It could work on very calm open waters for the novice kayaker, but it leaves way too much to be desired.

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55. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Siume – February 23, 2024

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great Package

    This is a great package!! The kayak inflates relatively quickly, easy to assemble, easy to maneuver and easy to paddle. Comes with a separate pressure gauge to help with proper inflation, even comes with a booster if you want to ride a little higher in the boat. Paddle angles are adjustable. Comes with a great back pack style storage bag. I love the backpack feature. If you can handle the weight it is a super convenient way to get to your spot on the beach or river. Its actually comfortable to wear! My only complaint is that dirt/sand gets into the keel mount making it hard to remove, I removed it everytime I got out of the water so I wouldnt break it. Tip: To deflate, open the valves to let the majority of the air to escape and finish up by using the pump to suck out the remaining air, it is much easier to fold and get the kayak back into the storage bag. Disclaimer: I have used the kayak twice and have no previous experience with kayaking.

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56. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    JohnnyJohnny – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    3 leaking holes in 3 uses

    Though I have no problems with the kayak, it is extremely easy to get a puncture. I am generally a pretty careful person and take my time to store it away. However, I have only used it three times and each time it has gotten a (new) puncture when it bring it back into the water.If you are considering buying this boat, I highly recommend getting PVC pipe glue together with it because you will likely need to patch it.The first time I had to patch it, I was already on the water and noticed one side of the kayak deflated. I had to make a run to Home Depot and purchase the parts. Luckily the patches themselves are included with the boat but not the PVC glue.Additional parts recommended for repairs:- PVC sealant / glue (from plumbing section)- gorila seal repair tape- a pair of scissorSteps:1. cut a small piece from the included repair patch the size of a quarter or nickel.2. clean and apply PVC glue to the area (liberally, make sure it gets fully wet)3. apply the cut piece from 1. and use the clear gorilla tape to tape to the boat so that it can hold it in place even on an inflated boat while waiting for the patch to adhere to the boat.4. make sure air is no longer leaking from the hole. you might need to hold the patch against the hole for a while to assist in the sealing. This doesn’t take very long.

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    Rated 3 out of 5

    robespierre – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    If you enjoy spending an extra hour cleaning and deflating it then this is for you

    Although technically there was nothing wrong with this product, it’s just not for us.I used it once with my daughter and we returned it the following day. The included pump is a joke, not only you have to buy an electric one in order to inflate it to roughly 70-80% of capacity and then finish it with that one, but the included one is extremely short and gets you in a very uncomfortable position to use it. If you don’t buy an electric one, you will tire yourself before even getting into the water, so plan for another 50-70 dollars because of that.Once in the water, it performs fairly good. I really like the phone holder, makes it very easy to take pictures, change music or have a facetime conversation.When we were returning we got into shallow waters and the fin got stuck, so I had to step out of it and pull it the rest of the way, this was quicksand so it made it very difficult.The seats are pretty bad, after a little while you are already feeling strain on the lower back.The rubber feels sturdy and it should have lasted for a good while before getting punctures but I admit that it was always a concern.However when this kayak became a deal breaker for me was at the end of the activity, not only you have to deflate it also using the electric pump and the manual one but you also need to thoroughly dry it or else it will stink badly, so add an extra good hour of not so fun physical activity after you’re already tired from kayaking.Putting it back in its bag is another struggle, it is just impossible to field it back to how it was when it arrived new, so when I got home I had to pull it out again, unfold it (found more water, btw, so dry it some more) and fold it again to make it fit a little better.So to sum up, the product is not broken or bad, it does what it says it will do, just plan for it and maybe if it’s only used with grown-ups it gets easier, I went with my kids, which can’t help inflating or drying so it’s just too much for just one person to handle.

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    Rated 4 out of 5

    Brad – February 23, 2024

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Awesome, super fun boat! A handful of minor nits…

    Sturdy boat that you can feel confident and safe in, while having a lot of fun. Plenty of places to put stuff. No problems with stability and rigidity. Best thing I’ve purchased in years, and comes with everything you need to get started. Very easy to inflate… uses very little pressure. Deflating and packing up is easy too.Just a few things that could be improved upon…1. The pressure gauge rotates in such a way that you can’t really see it, especially when checking the floor. I have to use my cell phone camera to see it. It would be nice if they’d just mount the gauge 90 degrees from the way it is now.2. The oars will blister up your hands. Maybe buy some foam tape or something for them when you buy the boat.3. The velcro for the front seat stops too far back, depending on how you want to balance the boat. If you have more equally distributed riders, it’s probably not a big deal. This is easily fixable with some more adhesive velcro.4. The double seat cushion is great, and it would be nice if two of them were included so both riders could have that sort of comfort. I think they do sell them though, and I’ll probably buy one and it will fit in the same bag no problem.5. The bag has handles like a large reusable shopping bag. If the straps were mounted in a different way, it could be used as a backpack, which would be much easier to lug around. If you plan on using this away from your car, you might consider purchasing a large backpack for it.Anyway, great boat! So much fun, and convenient.

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59. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    Ian – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    No pump attachment for seat

    Overall quality is good for the price. I would like to know how one is expected to pump the seat without an attachment. Very irritating indeed.

60. 

    Rated 3 out of 5

    CharlieR – February 23, 2024

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    An Evolving Story, Stay Tuned

    I purchased this kayak in July 2021, and so far I am mostly very pleased with it. My wife and I have taken it out a few times, and I have inflated it several other times with some overnight testing for loss of air, with absolutely no problems initially (but see below). The kayak tracks well with the deep skeg in calm waters and light winds, and I find it fairly comfortable with the inflatable seats and foot rests, at least for a couple of hours of moderate paddling on a nearby protected lake. One thing I wish they had included is a bungee cord tie-down system for carrying some extra gear on the top front and rear, along with the option to purchase a foot pump instead of the hand pump. I find the hand pump requires too much bending for my back, so I had to purchase a separate foot pump (Seamax Marine 7L) and modify it to take the non-standard Halkey-Roberts nozzle that is included with the Intex foot pump.Another weakness, cited by other reviewers, is the cheap set of paddles that come with this kayak. They are too short and too flexible for serious extended paddling. I had a set of nicer paddles that I purchased years ago with my hard shell kayak, and these perform way better than the included paddles. I wish Intex at least would give an option to upgrade the paddles to something decent. Had to sell my good paddles with my hard shell kayak, so will need to purchase something better than the included paddles.Durability remains my only concern, and I’ll report back on that periodically, hopefully with positive results. We plan on using this kayak as it is mainly intended, i.e. on calm water lakes and rivers, will store it indoors folded in its storage bag when not in use, and will probably take it out about 6 times a year. Hopefully that will enable us to enjoy it for a few years.EDIT: Have now owned this kayak for 4 months, used it about 6 times, and unfortunately it developed a slow leak in the right air chamber. The leak was a tiny pinhole at the site of a crease near the rear, on the inside about halfway down from the top. It appears that creases from folding will weaken the material. I patched it successfully, along with another site at a crease toward the front that looked like it could develop a leak, but am now very concerned about durability. Have always folded it carefully and stored it indoors, but some creases are unavoidable, so this could become a serious problem.

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