Price: $89.62
Tests/Topics:
- K2 200M
- Panic in the Water
- Inflate/Deflate
- Tracking
- Paddle Power
Paddle Power:
One disappointing aspect of this kayak is the strength (or weakness) of the included paddles. Although they held up during our 100M sprint time trials, at times it seemed as though they would snap on each aggressive paddle stroke. Our advice: plan on buying new paddles if you ever decide to head to the races with this kayak.
Summarize:
This kayak is a good choice for those of us who want a fun and relaxing recreational activity at a reasonable cost. Due to it's relatively low cost and excellent stability on the water, we're convinced that this would be a good option for almost anyone who has the desire to launch themselves into the kayaking scene. If you've been hesitant to try kayaking in the past, this comfy vessel just might change your mind.
Speaking of cost, it is probably important to note that the cost of the kayak alone won't quite get you out on the water. You'll need several key items before you set sail (rather, set paddle). Here's a shopping list to get you started...
- Kayak
: around $100 (look for it on sale to get our price)
- Pump
: anywhere from $12 to $30, depending on your needs
- Life Jackets
: around $15 X 2 (check your local regulations on this)
- Replacement Paddles
: optional - from $20 to $400 (we know, absurd)
- Total Cost to get you in the water: between $142 and $200
VERDICT: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
3 comments:
We've been reading this all week. Very interesting and informative reading! Great pics too! Well done! Would consider buying this kayak.
The kayak looks great for getting on the water and having a joyride. I'm the type of person that might find myself daring to fish off of this kayak. My only concern is whether it might be sturdy enough to withstand a stray fish-hook or a unwisely placed multi-tool. If it has thick enough skin to avoid easy damage I think I'll seriously consider investing in one of these kayaks!
I'm not so sure about the fish-hook or the pocket knife. Maybe not so much. You might have a problem with a larger tackle box as well. The cargo space is rather limited, not to mention the lack of a live-well. Maybe you should buy one and try it.
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