Comments on: Intex Challenger K2 Kayak

By: Lawrence Behrens

Lawrence Behrens — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:58:38 +0000

We ordered the Intex challenger K2 2 Person Kayak Set, 2008 Model #68306E with higher 350 lbs payload and new cargo-net. We got the previous model with only a 253 lbs payload and no-cargo net. After much email back-and-forth, we finally received a refund for the full amount. I suspect this company was trying to rid their warehouse of outdated merchandise, hoping that we would not notice. Anyhow, buyer beware.
Rating: 2 / 5

By: Lorie Schinko

Lorie Schinko — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:12:38 +0000

Well,My partner and I bought this item back in march of this year.On the plus side,it is easy to inflate,and deflate.Boston valves on it help immensely.The tote bag is great,and it has an air pump that works very well.
As to steering it,the item has little efficacy as to what you would want in a kayak.It is very difficult to steer, and was very irritating to try to keep a straight line in paddling.
I do not recommend this if you want something like a canoe to handle though shorelines,while on a camping holiday.It does not work well.You will be dissappointed.

Rating: 2 / 5

By: D. King

D. King — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 09:22:04 +0000

I purchased the Intex Challenger K2 Model #68306E, but what they shipped in the 68306E Box was last years model #68306 without the Cargo Net and a lighter weight restriction. Customer service was helpful in processing the return and new order quickly and I am awaiting the replacement. But I find it disturbing that Amazon would allow a vendor to ship out an older model in a new labeled box. I saw the same feed back on another order, the person received the older model. It appears that they are trying to get rid of their old stock by decusing it in a new box with the new Model number printed on it. After one occurrence of this problem, I would think Amazon would have put a stop to it. Make sure you verify what you are receiving. I will see if the replacement has the same issues or is correct and will follow up…..
Rating: 1 / 5

By: K. Powell

K. Powell — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:18:33 +0000

I’ve also received the wrong item from this company. After a full week of phone calls and emails they have yet to send me a refund or a shipping label. In fact they encouraged me to ignore the weight restriction. Save yourself the trouble and don’t buy this, especially from Backstore.
Rating: 1 / 5

By: afccreviewer

afccreviewer — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:56:25 +0000

I ordered this from Amazon, it comes with only one back seat and one back rest for the front (not amazon’s fault, the product does not come with two seats as described). I am kind of short so it is very uncomfortable to paddle sitting on the floor at front. It also does not track well, especially if there is some breeze over the pond or lake or river. I would not recommend this to anybody
Rating: 2 / 5