Intex boast about lots of features on their Sports Series Explorer K2, and the credentials look and sound impressive. The spray decks are useful even though isn’t great for whitewater kayaking. You can use the spray decks to protect your legs against sunlight. The Intex Explorer K2 is surprisingly durable considering its price. 30 gauge vinyl is utilized in a rugged construction to ensure maximum durability. The seats have a pillow like back and provide good support, no problem there.
The large weight capacity of 400 kilograms makes it almost universal for anyone to use this cool boat. Whether it is used by just one person or two people, it is perfect for all shapes and sizes. However, this kayak is perfect for other such activities, for example, fishing or just for extra storage.
It also offers some comfortable features even as you paddle it up or down the river. This kayak has two adjustable and inflatable seats, complete with backrests. If you clip the skeg on its slot under the boat, you can steer it wherever you want. Took this kayak over class I and class II rapids, and hit almost every rock. Also took the kayak through 4 beaver dams that required 1 person to get out and pull the kayak over to the other side with all the other weight on board.
That said, the removable skeg will be useful if the kayak paddles are giving you a hard time. The design of Explorer K2 is highly similar to Intex Dakota. It has high side chambers, a slightly raised bow and stern, intex baby float and a robust hull. One look at this product, and you’ll eventually notice that it’s an inflatable kayak that bears the design of a canoe. A canoe-like design gives this product optimum stability for two-person use.
As a beginner and for smaller trips we recommend a small and compact bag. It offers enough space for valuables like your mobile phone and wallet and protects them from loss or damage. A small packsack does not take up too much space in the boat and can also be placed between your legs if necessary. Make sure that the dry bag has a strap so that you can easily carry it around when leaving your kayak.
At first, the material makes a pretty rough impression, but reminds us of a bit stronger material at the second glance, which air mattresses are made of. Compared to higher quality inflatable kayaks, there are huge differences in the roughness of the used material. That’s why you should be very careful with the Explorer K2 and prevent any contact with stones and branches. The intex frame pool kayak comes with a high-output hand pump. This makes getting the floor and two main tubes inflated a 5-minute job. There is an order to the inflation process – floor, tube, tube, front and rear shape tubes.
Intex is famous for their inflatables and has been making inflatable pools, toys, air mattresses, and related products since 1966. The innovative company has more than 30 patents, with cutting edge design, valves, pumps, and attention to detail at every step. When you are out on the water, the kayak is nice and stable and feels very safe. You are able to build up some speed, especially with two people paddling.
But oftentimes, we don’t want to invest a lot of money into a hobby we might decide we don’t like after all or don’t have the time for. Caitlin is a BCU certified kayak instructor who has been paddling for most of her life. From the coast of New England to the Great Lakes and the canals of Venice, kayaking has taken her around the globe. She now lives in San Diego where she works as a freelance writer.