• Reviews around shell (1.22 of 5)

    Intex Challenger Kayak Inflatable Set with Aluminum Oars

    • Best purchase of my life62yr old women who could never go out on my own due to getting hard shell on and off my suv
    • I bought these to decide if I want to invest in a hard shell, but I might just stick with the inflatables for the convenience.
    • For big and tall folks I'm beginning to think hard-shell is the best option because of the structure it provides, but it requires a car-rack or truck and if you don't have that this is a wonderful next-best option.
    • Much easier to load and bring with you than a hard shell
    • As someone who is 65 and not particularly fit, I was worried about trying to get a hard shell kayak up on a roof rack by myself.
    • I kayak with a group of hard shell kayakers, and the only time I notice a disadvantage is when we get in open water with high winds.
    • I have had hard shell kayaks but wanted something a bit easier to grab and go when I’m by
    • Easily inflatable; well-constructed; durable; not much leg room for tall people; less stable than a hard shell,
    • I have 2 hard shell kayaks and another inflatable, none of which have theses problems
    • It is definitely not as good and will never replace a hard shell kayak
    • Comparable to my hard shell
    • but we just felt being they are hard shell, good for alligator's, hahahaha, and with so much room in the RV, we decided we'd give it a whirl
    • It was slower than a hard shell kayak but the light weight and easy transportability makes it worth it
    • I bought a pair of these to use at condo in Florida where we can't store a hard-shell kayak.
    • Just buy a normal hard shell kayak
    • Can lay back and really relax, unlike in a hard shell kayak or canoe.
    • We are replacing a hard-shell double sit-on-top kayak with these and so far I am loving the single
    • For God's sake, save yourself and just use the hard shell
    • This is surely a keeper, doesn’t roll as easy as some hard shell kayaks
    • As expected I struggled a bit to keep up with my friends when fighting a current, but it wasn't much different than a hard shell sit on top in that regard
    • I have a hard shell kayak and thought this would be great for friends and quick trips
    • I purchased when I saw it on sale for $70 and figured before splurging on a hard shell see how much use I get out of this inflatable
    • This is surely a keeper, doesn’t roll as easy as some hard shell kayaks