I have 2 solid bodied kayaks, one is a sports high speed yak for tours, the other is a tandem yak I got so I can use when I'm out by the water with my dog, the latter is very big and heavy, hard to handle, but I wanted something sturdy that would make it possible for me to stay on it with my dog, However given how big and heavy it is I started working on my replacement of the yak, bought another smaller tandem solid yak, it had to go back because it was not stable, got a couple of other inflatable yaks and they didn't work for several reasons (size, stability, etc.) And then I found this and whoa, this is the best I've used by a lot, it's so comfortable, it doesn't even need a seat and I have back problems, it's very stable and super convenient to transport, and the best part is it's the perfect size for me and my dog. I will definitely be keeping this and selling my other yak. I'll also recommend this to anyone looking for a stable, comfortable and cute kayak, my only regret is that I didn't buy it sooner.

I have not used the paddles that came with it because I have my own professional adjustable paddles, I had to extend them to the max to be able to handle this kayak, which makes me think the ones that came with it will likely be too small like everyone else said, I'll try them in my next trip and let you know what I find out.

Bought this for a cabin trip on the Shenandoah River. Took about 10-15 minutes to inflate with the provided pump. Took all 7 kids upstream about 400-500 yards from our cabin and back down, every day for 3 days. While there were no major rapids on our section of the river, there was plenty of whitewater and rocks to avoid and get stuck on. If I had to guess, I'd say the elevation difference between our cabin and where I could no longer paddle upstream was about 4-5 ft. At that point, the current between the few openings were just too much for me to get upstream without pulling the kayak out of the water... which I didn't want to do with the kids. We got stuck numerous times because of my navigation skills. Parts of the river were so shallow there was no way to avoid scraping the bottom of the kayak on rocks. I did not have a single leak and did not need to add air on any day of our 3 days on the river. Paddles were used numerous times to push us off of rocks and we never had an issue. Solo paddling the kids (one of which was 23 years young) upstream against the current was only challenging when there was wind or a strong current between large rocks. The only visible wear was on the fins and paddles from the numerous river rocks.

My only complaint, which really isn't a complaint, is that I was unable to fit everything in the provided bag. No biggie... I have a duffle bag that everything fits in.

The 2-Person Inflatable Kayak by Sunlite Sports, is a great way to get on the water that's budget friendly, without giving up too much quality. Here are some of the things I've learned while owning it and a few things to consider before buying.

I. Quality "“ This kayak comes with a level of quality that's a little above average. The PVC is thick enough to withstand most encounters, for a fair amount of time. However, the quality difference is pretty noticeable versus much more expensive ones. I'd put it in the middle level of the quality scale for inflatable kayaks.
II. Performance "“ The inflation is standard to all kayaks like this. I highly recommended to use a power pump designed for this type of thing. It does come with a pump and it works, but your guaranteed to have a far superior time with some power in your bag. The aluminum oars are decent and get the job done effectively, but a little shorter then I like. The seating is snug and comfy with wonderful straps to keep the backrest up; I can find it highly annoying without these.

Overall, this is a great bargain choice that offers a lot of value and will provide a low cost way to get out and have a great time. I'll be sure to update this review, if I ever start to have problems with it.

You can trust that this review is simply my honest opinion that is attempting to provide you with helpful insight that I wish I had before I picked this product. Hopefully it was helpful in your decision.

Perfect for 2 persons, we are beginners and could row through the arabic sea.
all the items like the pump, the paddles, the seat and the boat itself are fitting together perfectly and functioning.

Found it to be as listed. I just need to find the time to get out to the lake or find a river to put in. Cramped for two adults. Need a good inflator pump and patience.
Star Rating System (What do my star ratings mean?):
1 STAR - Completely unusable, would request a refund
2 STAR - Meets minimum viable product requirements, wouldn't purchase it again
3 STAR - It does what it should, but in a non-spectacular way, I may recommend it, but definitely with reservations
4 STAR - I like it. It is solid quality and delivers as advertised, I would purchase it again and recommend it to a friend
5 STAR - I love it. It meets or exceeds all of my expectations and is high quality, I would purchase it again and would openly promote it to friends
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