Hi! I'd like to purchase an Intex Challenger K1 Kayak. How long does it take to inflate, assemble, disassemble and deflate? thank you!

I had the same question and this setup video was super helpful for me: https://youtu.be/6sKhIEEFxSY b/c u can watch a high school girl inflate and assemble everything in real-time (shows you how do-able it really is). Personally I was getting confused hearing everyone's opinion on how long it would take but watching someone, I could judge a lot easier :) I've found that just the Kayak can be inflated in about 3 min. And then inflating the other items, assembling the paddle, etc. can all be done in about 7-8min or under 10min no problem. And one helpful trick when deflating it is to approach it like you're rolling air out of an air mattress. Doing that works a lot better than trying to fold up the Kayak to get the air out. Hope that helps!

how does it work in a river were it can drag on rocks at times

I've now had this particular kayak for 3 years. and i had the model right before it for 2 years(gave to a friend). both have held up wonderfully to everything including being beached and scooting my self and the kayak across the shallow rocks, i've run into twigs and branches, over submerged logs and snails and run into other sharp edges with absolutely no cuts or tears, no slow leaks. and not only am i not easy on this thing, i myself weigh 40 lbs over the weight limits and i usually carry 20-30 lbs of stuff with me on it. i absolutely love this thing, it easily fits back in its bag and goes in the trunk. when/if it ever pop's i will be getting another one.

IS THIS PRODUCT DURRABLE?

I've had mine for just over a year and used it 10 times (1x on the river and 9x in lakes). I've been pretty careful not to rub on rocks or anything and always store in a cool shed, but do empty and fold up after each use. Now there is a hole, along a seam on the bottom that won't hold the patches provided. Hopefully using HH-66 vinyl cement like has been recommended will fix the issue.

We lost the removable skeg on our Intex Challenger K2 Kayak and were wondering if we could buy a replacement part?

If you're looking for the 6" skeg I can confirm that 12181 on the Intex website fits. As of 7/1/19 it's $3 for one and shipping is $5. https://www.intexcorp.com/replacement-parts/sporting-goods/sport-series-boats/kayaks/12181-skeg-for-kayaks/

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L**E

Pretty awesome

Looks amazing tried it twice really sturdy and easy to inflate

8.12.2025

A**D

Great Kayak and huge value for money

Great kayak, very quick to inflate around a minute for each section (there is two sections) packs easy into an Ikea style bag original bag is a touch ‘origami ninja’ difficult.. Very good quality material and feels hard wearing, used many times and glides through the water with two passengers very easily. Oars are good quality and fit together quickly and easily. We have kept it clean and wiped any salt water/ sand off before allowing to dry to pack away and had no issues. A real bargain at this price!

27.07.2020

D**L

Disappointing Quality, Unsafe to Use

We were excited to try out this inflatable kayak and used it once. Unfortunately, it didn’t live up to expectations. After just one use, the kayak split along a seam, rendering it unusable. We tried to fix the issue using special repair tape, but it didn’t help. Every time we inflated the kayak, the hole got bigger, making it impossible to trust or safely use again. The build quality was disappointing, and this defect turned what should have been a fun experience into a frustrating one. I can’t recommend this product based on our experience. Save yourself the trouble and invest in something more durable.

1.12.2024

A**I

Nice but not durable

Enjoyable to use but then it deformed less than a month after use.

18.04.2021

A**U

Great

Excellent product! We took it out only twice,so far,in the mangroves,and it was easy to manover,stable.2 tall people,140-145 kg in total.Not easy on the back,to inflate,but we bought a foot pump and it will be easier next time! Seems sturdy enough!

21.10.2019

D**A

Great value

I love the kayak. It’s a great product to enjoy with friends and pets. I highly recommend it based on my experience.

28.10.2020

P**A

Great product

Nice quality, easy to inflate and re-pack, sails smoothly

11.03.2020

H**A

The kayak was punctured before trying

As soon as the shipment arrived, i tested the kayak at home by pumping it with air, but i heard a small squeak under which turns out to be an air leak . This product is untrustworthy. Waste of money…..

19.05.2023

ASIN	B00177J4JS
Best Sellers Rank	#8,496 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #2 in Kayaks
Brand	Intex
Brand Name	Intex
Color	Green
Colour	Green
Customer Reviews	4.1 out of 5 stars 33,804 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00078257314911, 10078257683052
Included Components	Skeg
Item Dimensions L x W x H	25L x 25W x 25H millimeters
Item Type Name	tank top
Item Weight	26 Pounds
Item weight	26 Pounds
Manufacturer	INTEX
Material	Vinyl
Material Type	Vinyl
Seating Capacity	1
Seating capacity	1
Style	1-Person
Style Name	1-Person
UPC	078257314911 078257314690 700253912531 078257596232
Unit Count	429.28 Grams
Weight Capacity Maximum	100 Kilograms

INTEX Challenger Inflatable Kayak Series: includes Deluxe 86in Kayak Paddles and High-Output Pump – SuperStrong PVC – Adjustable Seat with Backrest – Removable Skeg – Cargo Storage Net

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