Intex Explorer K2 Yellow 2 Person Inflatable Kayak with Aluminum Oars & Air Pump

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A drop-stitch floor—like those found on high-end inflatable boats designed for whitewater use—would increase the cost and weight, making an I-beam floor a good compromise between cost, weight and rigidity.

Limited seaworthiness: While the Intex Explorer K2 inflatable kayak won’t sink, its large cockpit and low profile allows waves to enter the boat. It’s easy to make turns, so even if you’re in a small body of water, you can do laps without hassle.

Furthermore, this might also be a good beginner kayak because it supports comfortable and safe usage. Intex Excursion Pro 2 is a hardwearing, refined inflatable kayak that is built to withstand whatever the recreational kayaker can throw its way. It’s supremely portable—the Intex Explorer K2 rolls up and fits in a large gym bag, even with paddles, and weighs well under 40 pounds. This Intex Challenger K2 review will cover the boat’s main features, along with its strengths and weaknesses to help you decide if it’s the right kayak for you.

Made with rugged vinyl construction, this sturdy kayak has an inflatable I-beam floor for comfort and rigidity. Intex has included a measuring scale on the sidewalls, and once this is stretched to the recommended 10 cm, the kayak is fully inflated. As a short and wide kayak, Intex Challenger isn’t going to break any records, but it’s not designed to.

However, on a weekend away in Harrison Hot Springs we noticed that one of the kayaks seemed to have a leak. The Itiwit has a capacity rating of 330 pounds, significantly less than the 400-pound capacity of the Explorer K2. This heavier duty design does limit the Excursion Pro’s portability, but means you get a far more durable kayak. If you find yourself out on the water and one of your sidewalls gets punctured, you still have one sidewall and an inflated floor to keep you afloat, rather than having the entire kayak deflate underneath you.