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    Intex Challenger Inflatable Kayak Review
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    Intex Challenger Inflatable Kayak Review

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreMarch 7, 2022Updated:March 7, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Economical and easy to set up, Intex Challenger inflatable kayaks are good play boats for casual afternoons at the beach or on camping trips.

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    Specs

    Material Guage30
    Maximum Weight Capacity220 lb
    Weight23.9 lb
    Inflated Size9′ X 2’6″ X 1’1″
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    A Look at the Kayak

    The Intex Challenger K1 (solo) and Challenger K2 (tandem model) come with an inflatable seat and backrest, an I-beam floor, a pair of hard plastic skegs on the underside of the kayak for better directional control, and grab lines on both ends. Included in the price is a high-output pump and 84″ aluminum oars.

    Specifications:

    • Dimension of Intex Challenger K1 – 108″ x 30″ x 15″
    • Dimensions of Intex Challenger K2 – 138″ x 30″ x 15″
    • Capacity: 175 lbs (K1), 253 lbs (K2)
    • Boston valves
    • Inflatable seat w/back support
    • 2 Hard plastic skegs
    • Inflation time: about 10 minutes

    How it Rates with Consumers

    One key feature for Intex Challenger inflatable kayaks is the Super-Tough™ Construction. The 30-gauge material on the hull is resistant to damage from UV rays, abrasion, and impact, as well as chemical spills from gas and oil. The Challenger is equipped with two-way Boston valves, which makes the kayak easier to inflate and deflate.

    Overall, reviewers are satisfied with the Challenger kayak and say that it is far more rugged than a pool toy boat. Many reviews remark that even with the two directional skegs on the bottom, the kayak doesn’t track well and that it is somewhat tippy – buy hey, it’s an $85 kayak so it does what it’s designed to do: provide you with hours of fun.

    The Best You Can Do?

    These Intex inflatable kayaks are a bargain, even though there are better entry-level models for paddling. However, entry-level models don’t come with extras such as an oar, air pump, and skegs, and the Challenger does, so that affects the total price you’ll pay. Intex Challenger inflatable kayaks are recommended as fun splash around boats for adults and kids to use in shallow water, but it is definitely not a whitewater or backpackers kayak; don’t put it into any type of situation where your life depends on a quality craft.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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