Hydro-Force Rapid Kayak | 2 Person Inflatable Kayak Set
Hydro-Force Rapid Kayak | 2 Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Seats, Backrest, Paddles, Hand Pump and Carry Bag, Orange
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| Size: | One Size |
| Dimensions: | 75 x 21 x 46 cm; 8.3 Kilograms |
| Brand: | Bestway |
| Model: | 65077 |
| Colour: | Orange |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Bestway |
| Department: | Unisex |
| Dimensions: | 75 x 21 x 46 cm; 8.3 Kilograms |
| Quantity: | 1 |
| Size: | One Size |
We bought this boat for my husband to use with the kids while I went paddleboarding. Its so much fun. Easy to inflate and away you go. Lots of fun to be had on this boat.
Arrived quickly, found really easy to inflate (10-15mins). Been out twice now on kayak in Scottish Seas and withstood some decent sized waves! Carry bag useful, albeit a backpack style bag would be better, but for the price that would be pushing it! Paddles substantial. Re sturdiness and durability, so far so good. Great family fun. No issues at all. Highly recommend.
This inflatable kayak is supplied in a large branded box that contains the kayak, two collapsable double-ended oars, 4 drip rings, a small plastic keel (Skeg), two inflatable seats, securing ropes, and instructions. There is no pump or lifejackets in the package but everything else is there. It is made from strong vinyl and is large enough to accommodate one or two adults when inflated up to 160kg which looks realistic.
It is far easier to store and transport than a traditional kayak or canoe as it is inflatable and while it is not as durable it is fine for casual use and messing around on the water. It is easy to inflate although you will require a pump with suitable fixings, not a problem for me as I have one and they are cheap on Amazon. It is quite substantial when inflated measuring about 9 foot long and 3 foot wide. The oars are sturdy and are supplied with drip rings and while they could be a little longer are fine for casual use.
It tracks well in the water with the skeg helping this and while you would not want to use it on rough water or during high winds it feels stable on our local river The Hamble. There is a ridge on top where the sides are sealed that can be uncomfortable but you can avoid it with practice and the seats are a bit flimsy but this is a workable kayak for 2 people costing 80 and is fine for river use. There were no leaks when I left it overnight and it is a generous size for one person and has sufficient room for myself as a 6 footer and my 5-foot 4-inch wife to enjoy it together. The drip rings on the oars could be bigger and you will get splashed but overall we had great fun with it and found it easy to deflate and pack away in the car when we finished.
This is a great way to find out if kayaking is for you without spending too much money. It is well made compared with others at this price point and includes the essentials apart from a pump. Just make sure you don’t overpay!
Doesn’t come with pump so you’ll need to buy one, Easy to inflate took about 4 minutes in all. the seats…. the straps come loose while canoeing but this was easy solved with a knot so they stay in an upright position
Very sturdy on the water comfortably fits two adults
Deflates very quick and rolls up compact
Paddles are good too
Quick delivery from Amazon and used it a couple days later , really quick to inflate , had 3 of us in it and kayaked across a lake , didn’t use the fin, was easy enough to handle and didn’t leak or deflate, so a pretty successful first mission out !
The only downside is that the seat backs just won’t stay upright so becomes a little sore on the back after a while, so may need to purchase better seats which is a shame.