Best Kayak To Bring Dog (Jan 2023 Update)

Have been out twice in this kayak since purchasing a week ago. So easy to inflate with foot pump and is ready in less than 10 minutes! Its very stable on the water and handles waves and choppy water really well. I'd go as far as to say that there's less chance of coming out in rougher water than in a rigid kayak (depending on your experience if course!) I love rigid kayaks but bought this so my kids could use it collectively and having done my research on inflatables, this came up as one the best and I don't regret it! My only gripe and it's a small one ,I'd that the carry bag is a bit small so you really need to pack the kayak down tight when deflated.superman-83

Set up the kayak in our living room to see how it is done before taking it out on the water. Didn't want to make a fool of myself in front of people where we will launch. The setup was fairly easy. The only problem I had was with the retaining rings on the valves. I broke two of them trying to slip them on to the base of the valve. I also had a leak iin one of the valves in the seat. Think I corrected that problem. The kayak is easy to inflate. It took me 260 strokes on the pump to completely inflate all the chambers. If you are looking for a kayak, I would recommend the 370. There is plenty of room for 2 people and gear.rlut3903

We got the Sea Eagle timely and was in good condition. Was an open box so the original packaging did not come with it. We blew it up to make sure we knew what we were doing. Everything seemed to work. We left it inflated but a couple of days later one side had lost all it's air. Thanks to Youtube, we learned that the valves sometimes get knicks in them and if you take a hair warm hair dryer to them it will get them out. Tried again and the boat stayed inflated. Tested it on the water and it's great for two people. The deluxe seats are the way to go! The only thing that was missing from the purchase that we should have received was the bag it is stored in and the inflation guage. We had to purchase them from Sea Eagle so we could tell how much to inflate the boat.duncdog22

This hybrid kayak is everything it says it is and more. Its elevated seat is so comfortable and the SUP style flat top lets you move your legs around and put them in the water. It is nearly impossible to tip – I can sit on the very edge of one side at 140 lbs and it does not tip over. The back platform is great to sit on and float with your legs on the water for a cool-down break and it couldn't be easier to get on and off, even in open water, and transition from sitting to standing (especially using the included pull-up strap). The storage under the seat is ample. I have no issues tracking straight with the fin attached and can keep up with regular kayaks no problem. The only downside is it is fairly heavy and large and hard to maneuver alone. Cartop storage is best done directly on the crossbars as with SUPs. Kayak racks do not work well with this. Absolutely worth every penny!Megsums7

My husband and I love our Kayak/Paddle Boards! They are super sturdy, you don't have to worry about it sinking since there are drain holes through out it, and my husband and I were able to ride on one while 2 of our kids rode on the other. My husband weighs about 180 pounds and I wright 125 pounds, so that will give you an idea of how much weight one can hold without it sinking too far in the water. With him paddling, I sat on the back and then switched to the front of the Kayak / Paddle Board. We really wanted to see what these things were capable of. Anyway, when I sat on the front, he had to move to the very back of the board in order to distribute the weight properly. Another cool thing is you can lay down on the front as well. Love the storage compartment under the seat and the adjustable straps of the chairs!Nina_McCartney

After review of multiple tandem kayak rankings, the Malibu Two showed up multiple time so. I bought it and used it for the first time this weekend. I have a cockpit kayak and don't like the enclosed feeling. Tis is a great kayak. I much prefer the sit-on-top design. The seats offer very comfortable back support. The ability to paddle solo is a great feature.hemonc

Set up the kayak in our living room to see how it is done before taking it out on the water. Didn't want to make a fool of myself in front of people where we will launch. The setup was fairly easy. The only problem I had was with the retaining rings on the valves. I broke two of them trying to slip them on to the base of the valve. I also had a leak iin one of the valves in the seat. Think I corrected that problem. The kayak is easy to inflate. It took me 260 strokes on the pump to completely inflate all the chambers. If you are looking for a kayak, I would recommend the 370. There is plenty of room for 2 people and gear.rlut3903

We got the Sea Eagle timely and was in good condition. Was an open box so the original packaging did not come with it. We blew it up to make sure we knew what we were doing. Everything seemed to work. We left it inflated but a couple of days later one side had lost all it's air. Thanks to Youtube, we learned that the valves sometimes get knicks in them and if you take a hair warm hair dryer to them it will get them out. Tried again and the boat stayed inflated. Tested it on the water and it's great for two people. The deluxe seats are the way to go! The only thing that was missing from the purchase that we should have received was the bag it is stored in and the inflation guage. We had to purchase them from Sea Eagle so we could tell how much to inflate the boat.duncdog22

I currently have five kayaks, two, of which are Sea Eagle 330s; however, I like the Sea Eagles so much that I've bought four others (two 330s and two 360s) to give as gifts. it's so handy to load these kayaks up and take on trips versus my hard kayaks so much so that I often leave the hard kayaks at home. Also, my 67 pound healer rides in the Sea Eagles nicely. I've taken the Sea Eagles over Class III whitewater that I wouldn't have touched in my two hard recreational kayaks. If I'm taking a "newbie" out, I'll definitely put him or her in the Sea Eagle…they're very stable. The material these kayaks are made of is very durable…I've taken them over rocks and logs without a problem. As an extra bonus, you don't get nearly as wet in the Sea Eagles as you do in the hard kayaks.higherthefewer

What an awesome product the Explorer K2 Kayak is, just got back from a holiday in Cornwall where the Kayak was used nearly every day in the sea. The Kayak is so stable, easy to use, easy to set up, thought from the reviews it would be fairly good but it excels in all aspects. I have Kayaked on and off for years and bought this as an intro to Kayaking for the wife so we could enjoy it together, what a good purchase it was. Wife absolutley loves it (apart from the shoulder ache due to constant use LOL) 4 hours per day out on the water. Extremely comfortable, easily fits back in the bag, coped with the sea perfectly even in slightly rougher water never feeling unsafe. Would I recommend the Explorer K2 yes definatley, awesome fun, great value, and very well made. A massive thumbs up from us.355andy

I bought this kayak to use on the rivers near my house in the Pacific Northwest. Here are the pros:As a one person inflatable, it works really well. The skeg keeps is steady despite some pretty tough currents. I had a blast taking it over 3 foot wake from cargo ships passing by. It's a breeze to pump up — the pump that Intex includes will have it inflated in about 5 minutes if you're especially vigorous, or 10 minutes if you take it easy. Probably the best hand pump I've ever used. Also, the fact that this folds small enough to fit in a small car's trunk is a HUGE plus. It's really convenient to not have to struggle with fastening this onto a car rack.The cons:The construction of this kayak is shoddy. The side of one of the three chambers was pierced by a small rock on the beach that I launched from. Luckily, gorilla tape did the trick and every couple of times I launch the kayak I replace the tape. It's small hole and hasn't gotten any bigger after about a dozen more uses since. I take responsibility for the first hole. But a second hole appeared, on the floor of the kayak, in a very tight little seam that is recessed. I've used traditional vinyl patches, I've used E6000 glue — no luck getting this hole closed. Because of the spot it's in, it does not seem like it will ever be fixed. This hole appeared out of nowhere, maybe 3 months after the warranty expired.I paid $106 for this kayak and got maybe 15 uses from it. That's great value for money compared to renting one, but it's a shame it didn't even last six months. I'd recommend this kayak to fellow first-timers who want to see if kayaking is a sport they want to commit to. Once it's busted and you've decided you love kayaking enough, it'll probably be worth buying a better quality kayak in the future.Nathan M.

Your phone buzzes. You glance down at the high-resolution screen, it's brightness is no match for the blistering glare of the sun above. You pull the device in close to your chest so that the small shadow cast by your cap will reveal the message beamed to you from parts unknown. MMS message received. You instinctively smirk. You've only been out here 10 minutes, barely enough time for the homemade rum punch to kick in, yet you feel unexplainably giddy. Your fingers glide across the screen, tracing the security pattern for what you estimate is the 7,000th time, give or take 50.You open messages to see an unfamiliar number. 10:39 am and they're sending nudes. It's the latest tinder match. You hadn't heard from them ever since you exchanged numbers through the app, both of you feeling comfortable enough to take a step closer to an actual face-to-face meet-up. That had to have been ***.no 3 days ago. But here they were, live and in color…Well, not exactly live but definitely in color. Your eyes study every curve, crevice, and crease. Right on cue, your ears tune back into your Bluetooth radio that has been softly playing in the background."…Hungry eyes One look at you and I can't disguise." Another devilish grin crosses your face. You start to type a response but you drop the phone from being caught off guard by the wake of 2 passing jet skis. You rock helplessly side to side, still giddy, still smiling. You lean back in your chair, the nude body on the screen in your lap being projected upwards to the heavens. You understand the language of the universe.You'll respond in a few hours, once you're all packed up and sitting in the captain seat of your beloved GX 470. It's an '03 and in pristine condition after all the restoration. You still can't believe your luck, having snagged it at a police auction. In its previous life, it transported million's of dollars worth of narcotics across the country for one of the West Coast's most notorious gangs. It met a grizzly end in a shootout with federal agents, a least a dozen bullet holes in the driver side door alone. It took over a month for you and cousin Wyatt to replace the interior which was stained with gun powder and blood.New doors, a windshield, and windows from junkyards around the state, and even an engine swap. All n all it was a great investment as it runs as beautifully as it now looks. Yes, you'd wait until then to respond, when all your best prose came to you. A hawk circles overhead. Another jetski flies past and you helplessly giggle when the wake begins rocking you. You take another swig of rum punch and fumble for the oar.You decide to place yourself in a better spot to catch wake from passing craft, your addictive personality immediately taking a liking to the feeling of being helplessly rocked. "And what do you think lies at the root of this issue?" you can practically hear your Mom saying to you inside your head in that annoying tone she has when she thinks she has the intellectual high ground as she tries out her dollar store psychology.You wonder if the Native American's had K-2's. The rum has kicked in. You attempt to make a bad joke about inflatable wood and tee-pees. Birds chirp in the distance. You imagine they're booing you.Drifting slowly in circles and inebriated off rum punch, you stare at the sky from behind mirrored sunglasses and recount a time when you felt more at peace with the world. The time you were offered the research fellowship? Elated, but not at peace. When you sat down at your desk in your OWN office after your first day at your fancy new job? Challenged and excited but not at peace. After the full body massage at that luxury Spa in Thailand? Relaxed and rejuvenated, but not quite at peace. Yes this was a new feeling. You stretch your toes as far and as wide as you can manage, inhale a deep breath and exhale slowly while stretching your arms skyward. Your phone buzzes. MMS message received.Mastershake

What an awesome product the Explorer K2 Kayak is, just got back from a holiday in Cornwall where the Kayak was used nearly every day in the sea. The Kayak is so stable, easy to use, easy to set up, thought from the reviews it would be fairly good but it excels in all aspects. I have Kayaked on and off for years and bought this as an intro to Kayaking for the wife so we could enjoy it together, what a good purchase it was. Wife absolutley loves it (apart from the shoulder ache due to constant use LOL) 4 hours per day out on the water. Extremely comfortable, easily fits back in the bag, coped with the sea perfectly even in slightly rougher water never feeling unsafe. Would I recommend the Explorer K2 yes definatley, awesome fun, great value, and very well made. A massive thumbs up from us.355andy

I bought this kayak to use on the rivers near my house in the Pacific Northwest. Here are the pros:As a one person inflatable, it works really well. The skeg keeps is steady despite some pretty tough currents. I had a blast taking it over 3 foot wake from cargo ships passing by. It's a breeze to pump up — the pump that Intex includes will have it inflated in about 5 minutes if you're especially vigorous, or 10 minutes if you take it easy. Probably the best hand pump I've ever used. Also, the fact that this folds small enough to fit in a small car's trunk is a HUGE plus. It's really convenient to not have to struggle with fastening this onto a car rack.The cons:The construction of this kayak is shoddy. The side of one of the three chambers was pierced by a small rock on the beach that I launched from. Luckily, gorilla tape did the trick and every couple of times I launch the kayak I replace the tape. It's small hole and hasn't gotten any bigger after about a dozen more uses since. I take responsibility for the first hole. But a second hole appeared, on the floor of the kayak, in a very tight little seam that is recessed. I've used traditional vinyl patches, I've used E6000 glue — no luck getting this hole closed. Because of the spot it's in, it does not seem like it will ever be fixed. This hole appeared out of nowhere, maybe 3 months after the warranty expired.I paid $106 for this kayak and got maybe 15 uses from it. That's great value for money compared to renting one, but it's a shame it didn't even last six months. I'd recommend this kayak to fellow first-timers who want to see if kayaking is a sport they want to commit to. Once it's busted and you've decided you love kayaking enough, it'll probably be worth buying a better quality kayak in the future.Nathan M.

Your phone buzzes. You glance down at the high-resolution screen, it's brightness is no match for the blistering glare of the sun above. You pull the device in close to your chest so that the small shadow cast by your cap will reveal the message beamed to you from parts unknown. MMS message received. You instinctively smirk. You've only been out here 10 minutes, barely enough time for the homemade rum punch to kick in, yet you feel unexplainably giddy. Your fingers glide across the screen, tracing the security pattern for what you estimate is the 7,000th time, give or take 50.You open messages to see an unfamiliar number. 10:39 am and they're sending nudes. It's the latest tinder match. You hadn't heard from them ever since you exchanged numbers through the app, both of you feeling comfortable enough to take a step closer to an actual face-to-face meet-up. That had to have been ***.no 3 days ago. But here they were, live and in color…Well, not exactly live but definitely in color. Your eyes study every curve, crevice, and crease. Right on cue, your ears tune back into your Bluetooth radio that has been softly playing in the background."…Hungry eyes One look at you and I can't disguise." Another devilish grin crosses your face. You start to type a response but you drop the phone from being caught off guard by the wake of 2 passing jet skis. You rock helplessly side to side, still giddy, still smiling. You lean back in your chair, the nude body on the screen in your lap being projected upwards to the heavens. You understand the language of the universe.You'll respond in a few hours, once you're all packed up and sitting in the captain seat of your beloved GX 470. It's an '03 and in pristine condition after all the restoration. You still can't believe your luck, having snagged it at a police auction. In its previous life, it transported million's of dollars worth of narcotics across the country for one of the West Coast's most notorious gangs. It met a grizzly end in a shootout with federal agents, a least a dozen bullet holes in the driver side door alone. It took over a month for you and cousin Wyatt to replace the interior which was stained with gun powder and blood.New doors, a windshield, and windows from junkyards around the state, and even an engine swap. All n all it was a great investment as it runs as beautifully as it now looks. Yes, you'd wait until then to respond, when all your best prose came to you. A hawk circles overhead. Another jetski flies past and you helplessly giggle when the wake begins rocking you. You take another swig of rum punch and fumble for the oar.You decide to place yourself in a better spot to catch wake from passing craft, your addictive personality immediately taking a liking to the feeling of being helplessly rocked. "And what do you think lies at the root of this issue?" you can practically hear your Mom saying to you inside your head in that annoying tone she has when she thinks she has the intellectual high ground as she tries out her dollar store psychology.You wonder if the Native American's had K-2's. The rum has kicked in. You attempt to make a bad joke about inflatable wood and tee-pees. Birds chirp in the distance. You imagine they're booing you.Drifting slowly in circles and inebriated off rum punch, you stare at the sky from behind mirrored sunglasses and recount a time when you felt more at peace with the world. The time you were offered the research fellowship? Elated, but not at peace. When you sat down at your desk in your OWN office after your first day at your fancy new job? Challenged and excited but not at peace. After the full body massage at that luxury Spa in Thailand? Relaxed and rejuvenated, but not quite at peace. Yes this was a new feeling. You stretch your toes as far and as wide as you can manage, inhale a deep breath and exhale slowly while stretching your arms skyward. Your phone buzzes. MMS message received.Mastershake

What an awesome product the Explorer K2 Kayak is, just got back from a holiday in Cornwall where the Kayak was used nearly every day in the sea. The Kayak is so stable, easy to use, easy to set up, thought from the reviews it would be fairly good but it excels in all aspects. I have Kayaked on and off for years and bought this as an intro to Kayaking for the wife so we could enjoy it together, what a good purchase it was. Wife absolutley loves it (apart from the shoulder ache due to constant use LOL) 4 hours per day out on the water. Extremely comfortable, easily fits back in the bag, coped with the sea perfectly even in slightly rougher water never feeling unsafe. Would I recommend the Explorer K2 yes definatley, awesome fun, great value, and very well made. A massive thumbs up from us.355andy

I bought this kayak to use on the rivers near my house in the Pacific Northwest. Here are the pros:As a one person inflatable, it works really well. The skeg keeps is steady despite some pretty tough currents. I had a blast taking it over 3 foot wake from cargo ships passing by. It's a breeze to pump up — the pump that Intex includes will have it inflated in about 5 minutes if you're especially vigorous, or 10 minutes if you take it easy. Probably the best hand pump I've ever used. Also, the fact that this folds small enough to fit in a small car's trunk is a HUGE plus. It's really convenient to not have to struggle with fastening this onto a car rack.The cons:The construction of this kayak is shoddy. The side of one of the three chambers was pierced by a small rock on the beach that I launched from. Luckily, gorilla tape did the trick and every couple of times I launch the kayak I replace the tape. It's small hole and hasn't gotten any bigger after about a dozen more uses since. I take responsibility for the first hole. But a second hole appeared, on the floor of the kayak, in a very tight little seam that is recessed. I've used traditional vinyl patches, I've used E6000 glue — no luck getting this hole closed. Because of the spot it's in, it does not seem like it will ever be fixed. This hole appeared out of nowhere, maybe 3 months after the warranty expired.I paid $106 for this kayak and got maybe 15 uses from it. That's great value for money compared to renting one, but it's a shame it didn't even last six months. I'd recommend this kayak to fellow first-timers who want to see if kayaking is a sport they want to commit to. Once it's busted and you've decided you love kayaking enough, it'll probably be worth buying a better quality kayak in the future.Nathan M.

Your phone buzzes. You glance down at the high-resolution screen, it's brightness is no match for the blistering glare of the sun above. You pull the device in close to your chest so that the small shadow cast by your cap will reveal the message beamed to you from parts unknown. MMS message received. You instinctively smirk. You've only been out here 10 minutes, barely enough time for the homemade rum punch to kick in, yet you feel unexplainably giddy. Your fingers glide across the screen, tracing the security pattern for what you estimate is the 7,000th time, give or take 50.You open messages to see an unfamiliar number. 10:39 am and they're sending nudes. It's the latest tinder match. You hadn't heard from them ever since you exchanged numbers through the app, both of you feeling comfortable enough to take a step closer to an actual face-to-face meet-up. That had to have been ***.no 3 days ago. But here they were, live and in color…Well, not exactly live but definitely in color. Your eyes study every curve, crevice, and crease. Right on cue, your ears tune back into your Bluetooth radio that has been softly playing in the background."…Hungry eyes One look at you and I can't disguise." Another devilish grin crosses your face. You start to type a response but you drop the phone from being caught off guard by the wake of 2 passing jet skis. You rock helplessly side to side, still giddy, still smiling. You lean back in your chair, the nude body on the screen in your lap being projected upwards to the heavens. You understand the language of the universe.You'll respond in a few hours, once you're all packed up and sitting in the captain seat of your beloved GX 470. It's an '03 and in pristine condition after all the restoration. You still can't believe your luck, having snagged it at a police auction. In its previous life, it transported million's of dollars worth of narcotics across the country for one of the West Coast's most notorious gangs. It met a grizzly end in a shootout with federal agents, a least a dozen bullet holes in the driver side door alone. It took over a month for you and cousin Wyatt to replace the interior which was stained with gun powder and blood.New doors, a windshield, and windows from junkyards around the state, and even an engine swap. All n all it was a great investment as it runs as beautifully as it now looks. Yes, you'd wait until then to respond, when all your best prose came to you. A hawk circles overhead. Another jetski flies past and you helplessly giggle when the wake begins rocking you. You take another swig of rum punch and fumble for the oar.You decide to place yourself in a better spot to catch wake from passing craft, your addictive personality immediately taking a liking to the feeling of being helplessly rocked. "And what do you think lies at the root of this issue?" you can practically hear your Mom saying to you inside your head in that annoying tone she has when she thinks she has the intellectual high ground as she tries out her dollar store psychology.You wonder if the Native American's had K-2's. The rum has kicked in. You attempt to make a bad joke about inflatable wood and tee-pees. Birds chirp in the distance. You imagine they're booing you.Drifting slowly in circles and inebriated off rum punch, you stare at the sky from behind mirrored sunglasses and recount a time when you felt more at peace with the world. The time you were offered the research fellowship? Elated, but not at peace. When you sat down at your desk in your OWN office after your first day at your fancy new job? Challenged and excited but not at peace. After the full body massage at that luxury Spa in Thailand? Relaxed and rejuvenated, but not quite at peace. Yes this was a new feeling. You stretch your toes as far and as wide as you can manage, inhale a deep breath and exhale slowly while stretching your arms skyward. Your phone buzzes. MMS message received.Mastershake

This was my first ever kayak and I could not be happier! I've now had this yak for 2 years now. Plenty of storage space and options for what ever you'll be doing. I've taken this yak down rivers, creeks, and in lakes/ponds. I also started fishing from this kayak with no issues or complaints. It's held up to everything I've thrown at it, its comfortable, moves nice, and is more than stable enough on the water. My only complaint is the seat is not very comfortable for long hours on the water. The addition of a foam stadium seat solved this for me though!dobby

I wanted to go kayaking in my neighborhood lake, and since my husband wasn’t too interested, I wanted one I could load and handle by myself, and that didn’t cost too much. This fit the bill perfectly. I am 58 YO, 145lbs and 5’8”, and I can load and unload it easily from our pick-up. I could not carry it the 200 yards to the lake access from the parking lot, but I bought a little kayak cart which easily solved that problem. (Although light, the kayak is long and bulky). The kayak is stable, tracks straight, and coasts pretty well when you stop paddling. (It will feel like it stops dead but if you watch a leaf or cottonwood fuzz floating on the water you can see that you are still moving away from it when you stop paddling.). I would have liked an open sit-on-top one, but they were heavier. My legs fit well underneath so it’s no issue. Buy a $10 dry bag for the rear if you need to keep something completely dry. If it’s just a jacket and stuff it’s probably fine unless you’re in big waves. Definitely a great first kayak for gentle lake conditions. Be gentle pulling out the plug to drain, bc you could snap it off as one reviewer said. Jiggle it out gently side-to-side.Amy in Colorado

We bought two Pelican Mustang 100x kayaks with plans to take them on quiet lakes. I've been kayaking in other people's heavy, large tandem kayaks, but these were our first purchases for personal use and we're very happy with them! Cockpit room: We're 5'8" and 5'2" with medium builds. We easily carried them to the shore with a person holding the grip at each end. We each felt comfy once settled inside, and found good positions using the lineup of molded footrests. I thought the padded seat was great and had no issues after five hours on the water. My partner has less built-in rear end padding, so he wants to buy an additional donut cushion. Handling: When I reached an arm out over the water while seated, the kayak resisted, tipped a little to the side and kept its balance. Once I returned to normal position, it was level and very stable. I made tight turns and stops with no issues. It felt like sitting in a patio chair which happened to float. Storage: The Exopod & rear hatch were roomy & convenient. We knew they weren't waterproof from reading about the Mustang, so brought our own dry bags to stash inside with keys, wallets, etc. A small insulated lunch tote fit in front of my feet, and my phone (sealed in a waterproof bag with lanyard) was either sitting in the holder at the front of the cockpit or in my hands. Paddling experience: We tried 210 cm paddles, but 230 and 240 work better for us because shorter ones can tap against the edges of the cockpit if you get too wild. The Mustang 100X isn't really built for speed, but we had a little friendly competition. We brought bilge sponges because we splashed a lot and got some water in the bottom, but nothing major. There's a handy little dent on both sides of the cockpit to rest the paddle after vanquishing your opponent. 😉 The color assortment of Field & Stream and Chute paddles that Dick's carries complements these kayaks perfectly. I got neon yellow to go with my aqua and lime green kayak – it would be easier to see if I accidentally tossed it into a murky lake. Summary: The Pelican Mustang 100X is perfect for new kayakers who are nervous about tipping over and want to stay in flat water. It holds all of your essential gear and looks fabulous. The very attractive blue, orange and green/blue color choices are accented by the black triangular Exopod, hatch cover and elastic cording with a white hull. If I could change anything, it would be the hull color, because after bumping into a few cypress knees and soaking in algae-filled lakes, that pristine white might not look so fresh. We plan to use these a lot, so we will find out!Donatella

I bought this yesterday, and took it out this morning. I am a 56 year old woman, and this was my first time in a kayak ever. I watched a few videos about getting in and out, paddling etc. I was a little nervous about how the getting in would go, but it was incredibly easy with this kayak. It is very stable, and I had no issues with tilting. It moved through the water smoothly. There is plenty of room for me, a cooler and the fishing rod I plan to take next time. I truly cannot imagine a better beginner kayak for novices such as myself. The adjustable foot pegs were a cinch to adjust while sitting in the boat. The seat was comfortable for the two hours I was in it, and getting out proved to be much easier than expected.kat4125

My wife and I decided to try kayaking so I started shopping. I read tons of reviews and ads for so many different sizes, brands, and features. When I brought these Pelikan Argo 100's home, I immediately knew I had made a good choice. Once we got on the water, I knew I had made a great choice. I'm slowly equipping them with accessories to make them into "fishing" kayaks. Adding leash points, rod holders and also a GoPro camera mount. These kayaks are light weight, but very durable. They are very easy to get them to go where you want. We have spent several hours on the water and they are extremely comfortable throughout the entire day. I highly recommend the Pelikan Argo 100 to anyone looking to getting into kayaking. We absolutely love them.Dashar

I ordered two of these knowing nothing whatsoever about kayaks, based only on some positive reviews — and now I’m the one giving a positive review. Make that a *glowing* review. This kayak is awesome — it’s sturdy, stable in water, roomy, and not too heavy. It’s also sweet looking and a FABULOUS price for a kayak of this quality. I also have to give huge, sincere kudos to Academy Sports for being so wonderful when I was concerned about a shipping delay. They went out of their way to help me, and I can’t thank them enough. All in all, I am one very happy customer.Peggy

Actually, not a bad kayak. However, it sits too deep in water and not very stable. Too light weight so you can easily tip over. For a beginner you might not feel very safe in water with a lot of wave action. Because it is short and light weight, it is very portable and easy to lift. So depending on how and where you plan to use, this could be the right kayak for you!Love Kayaking

I've had this Kayak for a few months now, and I have already taken it out around 6 or 7 times on various bodies of water. I'm 5'11" and around 180 lbs. It's the perfect budget Kayak! Get it while it's cheap! I have taken it out on small lakes, a big lake, a couple of smaller creeks and even the Ohio River. While I wouldn't recommend this for heavier rapids at all, it is a nice, easy to maneuver kayak. I'll list out the pros and cons, and then a bit more on my kayak specifically. Pros: – Easy maneuverability (it will turn on a dime!) – Very lightweight – Small enough to fit on top of a small car (I use ratchet straps, paracord tiedowns (for front and back) and pool noodles for it to rest on and it works like a charm with zero slipping, even at 80+ mph). – Perfect starter kayak – Cheap! Cons: – Being cheap, it doesn't come with a lot, so you will need to get creative if you want to add anything – It can be very wobbly at first. It does not come with foot pegs, so you may want to consider adding some. I can understand some of the complaints regarding instability. However, once you get used to placing your feet in the right place, you're just fine. – The default seating with hurt your butt in no time. If you're going to add anything first, add a seating pad! Otherwise, your rear end will start hurting pretty quickly! I have also made modifications to mine, instead of spending hundreds of dollars more on a kayak with such additions. I wanted an easy, affordable way to make an on-the-fly fishing kayak if I needed one. As you can see in the picture below, I added a seat cushion (a must!), cleats for a homemade anchor, paddle clips for the side (the paddle rest grooves that are already on the kayak aren't all that great. Easy to knock the paddle off.), storage compartment for the back, fishing pole holder and a raised solar garden spotlight mounted on top of a short pvc pipe for night time adventures.Gekkonidae

I love this little boat for quick trips on the water. I live on the ocean and use this down in the Bay in Hull Ma. Lightweight and fits right in the back of my small Mazda wagon. I made few adjustments. Got a self inflating seat pad from REI that fits the shape of the seat perfectly. I also found the edges a little rough where I position my knees for stability. I used a pool noodle… I cut it open and it fit around the edge.. over and under. I then used duct tape to secure. I have the aqua one and seat pad is aqua as is the pool noodle and duck tape. I am very happy with product and the price is right. On days when I go out with my boyfriend we use our 17 ft. sea touring kayaks which were made by him. This little boat suits my needs perfectly when I want a few miles on the Bay.Beachgirl

Beautiful colors and a smooth ride! There is enough room in the back for my dog and with an added mat she seems very comfortable. The seat I had to replace with my own for more lumbar support and the storage compartment seal is less than ideal. The Malibu ocean kayak 9.5/11.5 has the most ideal compartment. Overall a nice kayak though.Christine K.

Tracks very well. Seat is comfy. Paddles and handles well. Had it out in the Neuse River and it handled the waves and current great. The molded foot pegs get a little uncomfortable and it is bulky and hard for me to load and unload by myself. But with another person helping there's no issue whatsoever. It also provides a great space for my dog to ride in front or in back whichever she feels like on any given day!Alice

My Perception Tribe 9.5 Kayak arrived quickly and was well packaged. The bow toggle handle was cracked when I received it but Appomattox River Company replaced it within 1 week. Customer service was exceptional. The color is slightly different than pictured but I still love it. I look forward to getting it into the water soon!Sherrie C.

Came late yesterday wrapped up great and went out on the Bay this morning. It tracks good easy to turn, takes a bit to get going but glides good. Very happy with it.Donnamarie

We love our new Lifetime Guster 10 Sit-In Kayak. I really thought I wanted one of the kayaks that was a color burst pattern but they were not available. Once this was delivered and we unwrapped it I was not disappointed at all. I thought this was really a sharp looking kayak. Also, I was very pleased to see it's made in the USA. I do not remember seeing that on-line at the time of purchase. We are beginners but the Guster glides through the water smoothly. It tracks / holds to a straight course really well. We had a lot of fun and couldn't be happier with our purchase. We recently purchased a Glide to add to our fleet of kayaks.Outdoor life

As far as the kayak goes, I would like to have rated it a five. But when I got it from Sportsmans warehouse, it was wrapped in plastic, and the plastic had a lot of tear marks in the plastic on the bottom. That led me to believe that it had been dragged on concrete, and there were scratches on the bottom of the kayak. Sportsman‘s warehouse did give me a discount as there was no other kayaks like mine available at this time. So I do appreciate How they handled compensation for a scratched product. But not very impressed at the way this was delivered to me at the store.James

I’ve wanted to purchase a kayak to own that was good for beginners without being too flimsy and that came at a decent price. This is great for recreational kayakers! I’d called the Warehouse to ask about returns and the rep there was very knowledgeable about kayaks. He gave me some helpful input about the model. Only reason I give it 4 stars is that the kayak tends to pull to one side when you stop paddling. But otherwise it has great storage, comfortable seating, and is sturdy. Would recommend 👍lauren

Got this curbside pickup. Drove 3 hours round trip for a used kayak that was sold to me as new. Hubs didn’t notice it when he picked it up, but I did the second it came out of the car. Sand is the cockpit and storage area, scratches all over it especially the bottom of it!!! I’m really disappointed in Dicks. Never had an issue before but when you drop $600 you have expectations of a NEW kayak!!! I called customer service and am waiting on an escalation to see what they’re willing to discount.Momlifeof2

Love my Perception Joy ride! It is heavier than I thought however it moves well in the water and is stable(due to its width) Comfortable adjustable seat and plenty of storage for a day paddle!Janet

Took the kayaks out for the first time today. Very pleased. Kayak was quite stable, which was appreciated in the wake from power boats, and tracked nicely through the water.Cicada Nymph

Maiden voyage on a windy day, moderately choppy lake today. Everything went great. Just as advertised. And yes, the seat is not very comfortable so added a portable camp chair. But lets keep it real especially for first timers. First assembly attempt in my living room was extremely difficult. I am a strong athletic man and could not fold the tops (front and back) despite laying with all my weight. After screaming at the misleading video assembly instructions, II wound up pressing myself down on each side for quite some time to loosen up and eventually it worked. Left kayak set up for few hours then took down and reassembled. Was so much easier second time around. Third time took less than ten minutes. One day later and after my first voyage I am very happy with the tucktec. Much better than my inflatables. Disassembly was also very quick and easy.Ross B.

Please reach out for more info @ (571) 243-2388. The seat is the main concern for me. Otherwise it would be an amazing and unbeatable kayak. And not the seat itself, but the provided buckles. The plastic buckles are horrible and they mess up after 2-3 hours on the water. They started to get deformed and I sank in the middle of the lake. I solved this by using 2 metal replacements from Amazon (Dual Adjustable No-Sew Tactical Belt Buckle (2.0)). This turned my mediocre kayak, which I was getting ready to return, into the perfect kayak. I tried getting an aftermarket seat for it before the metal clasps too, but that created different stresses on the kayak, and once again, I sank. I would truly recommend shipping an updated version of your kayak with the metal clasps like I linked. It cost me $25 more than I wanted to spend but it saved me from returning the kayak because I really had faith in what you are doing here. I would not have minded paying $25 more to have the perfect kayak out the box.Anonymous

I’m really pleased with my Tucktec kayak! I’ve used it three times already and it’s become second nature to assemble and break down. I do recommend watching and pausing the video on assembly and disassembly the first time you try it out. It IS a bit stiff that first time, too. But stick with it and do it a second time — you’ll be amazed by how quickly and easily it goes. Once in the water, it’s easily propelled and maneuvered; order the folding paddle separately— it’s light, strong and easy to store. I was pleasantly surprised by how swiftly I was able to paddle, even upstream. The adjustable footrest and retractable rudder make for a smooth ride — and the side bumpers mean that you won’t scrape yourself up as you paddle. The seat — also adjustable — is both supportive and comfortable. The entire purchase (kayak and paddle) has been a success with regard to value-for-price and fun-for-effort. I’m thinking of buying a second set for my son!Caroline S.

I have had my Elkton raft for almost 2 years now and have not had much luck with it, seats are very uncomfortable and hard to install. This is a very hard boat to fish out of with two people, I would not recommend this boat for anyone that fishes a lot, I have one to sell if you are interested.Tommy

Purchased for my daughter and I to go fishing in. Our first water craft of kind. It seems well constructed, I have nothing to compare it to. It is easy to inflate, 10 minutes or so. Put the seats in and assemble the paddles and we are in the water in 15-20 minutes. Just as easy to break down. Have gotten it back in the bag without trouble each time. Bought a small anchor which keeps us in place. Thus far we have enjoyed it and are happy. My only complaint is there is not much room. At 6'1" it is cramped. I do not have room for my tackle box between my legs. Just take what we need in a small container.Kevin

I bought this because I wanted a kayak that had a flat cockpit area and no sit on top I could find was flat. This works perfectly so that I can take my dog out on the water with me. It tracks really well, and although it's not the fastest kayak, it's a 10 out of 10 on every other pro. And if I want to swim I can let my dog float around on the water in it so that I don't have to worry about her being on the shore alone.Amber

After much deliberation I finally sold my Tomcat Solo inflatable kayak and bought a Bote Deus Aero.The inflatable kayak served me well but I have grown tired of sitting dow " in it" with an uncomfortable seat and lack of fins means it never tracked well and often would do 360's when traveling in currents.The Deus Aero's seat is really comfortable and sits " on top" of the side rails so you are not down in the water that gets in/on your boat.The Aero has a tr-fin arrangement on the tail as well as a hard keel ridge on the bow that helps to keep it tracking straight.It has plenty of handles and d- rings to attach things to.The best feature is the magnetic deck/cup setup.I got the 36 oz bottle and it holds it firm even when filled with beverage and ice.All and all I'm happy with my purchase the only reason I didn't give it a " Great" was because of 2 minor issues. 1.The pump was put into the plastic bag while the paint was still wet so the logo was all smeared onto itself and the plastic beg. 2.There is one corner of a handle mount patch on the stern which didn't get glue and looks like it's peeling.I plan to glue it I would add photos but it's out in the garage all tucked away for the season.Barry B.

They kept me informed of processing my kayak order and delivery. My kayak arrived in a reasonably short period of time, and was in perfect condition. The videos that ARC published of the process for receiving freight shipments was helpful. If definitely buy from them again.Phillip R.

I have an 8 year old Pungo 120 that is the BEST treasure!! I have had MANY windy, large water adventures, both salt and fresh (more controlled environments, thank you). It is easy to maneuver, stable and has a cockpit large enough for roly-poly me and 2 35-pound shelties! It is light enough for me to get on the car by myself. (Yes… it takes a bit of work, but I can do it.) Mine came with the cockpit caddy… another AWESOME tool to take your paddle adventure to it's best effect. I have used it geocaching, island side blueberry picking and just to get onto the water for a day. I can open the hatch safely while seated and the levers are workable by arthritic fingers. I HIGHLY recommend this boatMotherofShelties

The Pungo 125 is the first kayaks for my wife and I. Got great customer service on the phone picking out the correct paddles in the correct sizes. Got a very fair price for kayaks and gear. Drove to Farmville to pickup the two kayaks and gear in the parking lot. Next day took them out on Swift Creek Reservoir. We had a blast. Knew we got the right kayaks for us and from the best kayak store in the state. Thanks Appomattox River Company for great services and products!Kent R.

We’ve already been out in the Onancock Creek in our new kayaks! Absolutely love them. Great company to work with. Found them in Wilderness’ website and wanted to shop Virginia local. My husband graduated from Hampden Sydney so working with a FarmVille company was an easy decision to make. Had ours shipped to us and the entire process was quick and convenient. Will recommend to friends!Brittany H.