Customer reviews from intexcorp.com
Intex - Challenger K1 Inflatable Single Person Kayak Set and Accessory Kit w/ Pump - Green
Average customer rating
3.8
(19 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 19 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
60%of customers recommend this product.
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6 out of
10)
Customer Reviews for Intex - Challenger K1 Inflatable Single Person Kayak Set and Accessory Kit w/ Pump - Green
Customer Rating
2
Fun while it lasted (used 10 times)
on June 26, 2025
Posted by: Doonser
from Rochester, NY
Gender:Male
Worked fine as long as it lasted. Just under 3 years old but I've only used it less than 10 times. Unpacked it for its third season and the bottom wouldn't hold air. I found a hole at the corner of one of the channels that runs along the bottom. Although the plastic is fairly thick everywhere else, here it's been molded to form a channel and that's right where the hole is. Not a puncture but a tear because the material is weak. I used their flimsy patch but that was a joke. Then I tried a sturdier patch but because the hole is on a curved seam it didn't hold either. I should have spent double to get a real (cheap) kayak that would last more than ten outings. The 90 day warranty should tell you something.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from intexcorp.comBy Intex Consumer Service, September 17, 2025
We’re sorry to hear about the issue with your kayak. We appreciate your detailed feedback and will share it with our team as we work to improve durability and product design.
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Customer Rating
5
Love them!
on February 3, 2025
Posted by: CG
from Asheville NC
Gender:Male
My wife and I bought two of these inflatable kayaks a few years ago and they have been incredible. Extremely durable and easy to transport in our small cars. We’ve had some awesome times on the lakes around here in western North Carolina. Ours came with manual hand pumps, which actually work really really well, but we did get a powered pump to fill it most of the way, before finishing off with the hand pump. It’s super convenient that our intex mattress that we bring camping uses the same size air pump. The only issue we’ve had is trying to fit them back into the carrying bags, but we have the same issue with pretty much anything portable.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from intexcorp.comBy Intex Consumer Service, February 4, 2025
We're thrilled to hear you and your wife are enjoying the inflatable kayaks! It's great that they've been durable and easy to transport. We love that our products add to your adventures. Thanks for sharing, and happy paddling!
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Customer Rating
4
K1 Challenger
on July 29, 2023
Posted by: Hélène Fortier
I've been asked so many times and promoted this kayak everywhere I go that I decided to share my satisfaction and passion for the joy it brings me! It is so practical! It comes in a bag but I don't even put the kayak back in the bag. I used it to put my lifejacket, my safety kit and the pump. I wanted to make it as easy as going for a coffee! So I fold it and put it in my trunk so no worries about installing a kayak on top of my car like I would have to do with a non inflatable! If you have no place to store it at home, it fit under your bed! It takes a couple of minutes to inflate each of both chambers of the kayak. Easy and light to carry. You are ready to go! I would advise to check the weather as I use this kayak on calm water. The only reason I did not give 5* is I now have 3 kayaks because one of them puncture and they are a little bit challenging to patch so I bought another one. I would encourage the company to improve the patch kit :) Regardless, this kayak is so much fun to use at a very affordable price. Thank you for creating and selling such a product!
My friend bought 2 already and more people are interested!
My friend bought 2 already and more people are interested!
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Customer Rating
5
so many friends have bought this after using one of mine!
on July 11, 2019
Posted by: brandi
I love this kayak. its so easy bring to the beach. friends have bought 5 of these after seeing/ using mine they all love them too
i have unfortunately lost the fin to one of mine so i'm in the process of trying to get a new one which seems to be a bit of a hassle which is really my only complaint
i have unfortunately lost the fin to one of mine so i'm in the process of trying to get a new one which seems to be a bit of a hassle which is really my only complaint
Written by a customer while visiting intexcorp.com
Customer Rating
4
Index Challenger 1
on August 25, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
Good, robust quality product with good features, including net storage at the front, comfortable adjustable inflatable seat. It's really easy to inflate thanks to the two way pump. It just needs 80 pumps to fully inflate the lower chamber and 60 for the upper chamber, taking about 3 minutes in total, based on muscles and fitness! One thing for me that is an issue is that I have size 11 feet (uk), so these big plates of meat PF my struggle to be accommodated under the front compartment? The kayak cuts through calm water quite we, Ive avoided rough waters, so far, but I have been in the open sea and it was pretty stable and very comfortable. For the money, I can thoroughly recommend it.
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Customer Rating
2
Challenger Kayak leaks
on December 10, 2019
Posted by: Anonymous
First time I inflated the kayak I could not use it so I left it overnight and in the morning the top/side chamber was soft. It lost most of its air in 2 days. I do not feel safe taking it out. Can't return it because we're in Mexico for 6 months.
Written by a customer while visiting intexcorp.com
Customer Rating
5
Kayaks
on July 15, 2020
Posted by: Karen
I used my kayak today for the first time! Less than 50 pumps to fully inflate every thing. It was so easy. The kayak is light enough to carry a short distance. Not cumbersome at all. It floated evenly and the oars were great. My third time kayaking and I love the inflatable much more than regular kayaks. Highly recommend!!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice Inflatable Kayak for Beginners
on May 25, 2021
Posted by: Brian
The quality is good and it's not too heavy to carry. The included bag is nice to carry the accessories. It was a little difficult getting my legs in and out, but that is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. Good value/price to see if you like the sport.
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