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Review on ๐Ÿšฃ Exploring Waterways: Intex Excursion Pro Kayak Series Offers Ultimate Adventure by Joe Medlin

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Seam leaking in less than 10 uses

You get what you pay for. I'm glad I took it off for a few months, but it won't last more than a season and I'll be replacing it next year. I've taken it out 9 times already; After my 8th ride it started leaking at the seam. In between, I partially inflate it, wet it with a hose, then deflate it and fold it neatly for storage once dry. He wasn't dragged and he wasn't hit by some hooks. I'm not exaggerating. The seam where it leaks is on the right ballast. All accessories are very cheap. I'm 5'10" and have trouble adjusting the seat far enough back for my legs. The seat sits very high in the kayak, so my bottom cushion is under-inflated. When I took it off completely, I was dead When riding in the water, the handlebar mount just slides into the side loops and doesn't stabilize.. I haven't used the bar mounts or the Go-Pro mount but they seem to be made out of fairly durable plastic.Located on the front and back nice D-hangers to which I tied my paddle, dry bag and snacks.The pump and tote bag are complete junk.The bag is made out of the same material as the brand's reusable grocery bag -- some kind of plasticized, almost canvas-like material -- but it's lighter than a grocery bag which already has deep creases visible on it I don't have high hopes it will last very long we ever have of the ballasts inflated. My kayaking buddy ordered a mod kayak for his kayak and if I want to use it on mine both of us are required as the air fittings seem substandard requiring one person to pump while the other has the hose in place and position. . There are unidirectional stoppers that you can adjust to prevent air from escaping after you stop pumping, but they are SUPER sensitive. The blade is sooooooo short! I had to replace it immediately as it is designed for a much narrower boat than this and is totally unsuitable for an inflatable kayak. In general, for a beginner kayaker like me, this is normal. It floats high above the water so you'll sway quite a bit in the wind. I've tried it on lakes, bogs and in the straits - it handles well in flat and shallow water and in the wake of faster boats. Works well with a longer skeg and is fairly easy to handle in deep and shallow water. I'll be shocked if it holds air after next spring, but plan to keep using it in good water this fall and winter. I'm glad I took it in the middle of the summer season, but I won't be replacing it. with Intex.

Pros
  • Excellent overall performance
Cons
  • Doubtful