Intex K2 challenger inflatable kayak | setting up an inflatable kayak | inflating a Kayak
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- Опубликовано: 8 авг 2018
- I recently purchased an inflatable kayak, the Intex K2 Challenger, this video contains the set up procedure from start to finish and my first impressions.
also a link below to where I purchased from
Intex K2 Challenger kayak
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when I bought this Kayak I looked on youtube for a how to set it up video so I could see how it worked before I parted with any money, I could not find one, so I've made my own for others to look at when considering one of these.
lots of camping trip videos coming! (next Friday will be a good one)
Could you tell me how many centimetres to blow the kayak up as I've lost my little long strip to guide me.
@@roxyinc 10 cm if I'm not mistaken.. saw it in another vid.
I managed to put a small hole in mine :( Can you recommend how to patch it?
@@tewrgh I came across one yesterday while searching on K1s and K2s... should be nearby.
@@kaf890890 ?
The pump has an attachment that you can use to fill the seats and the green floaty, so you don't have to blow them up with your mouth
A couple of notes. The pump has valves to pump the green foot rest and seats. Also, the boat should be inflated according to the enclosed ruler. Third, don't inflate the bottom of the seats all the way. Also don't drag the skeg on the ground.
Just bought the K2 a couple of weeks ago, can't wait to try it on our local river in New Zealand this weekend. Thank you SO much for your helpful video. All the best to you and yours. :)
My pleasure! Happy paddling, beware of sharp things on the banks 😁👍
@@CampLifeBushcraft Thank you, and will do. :)
Thanks. Exactly what I needed to know. After research I decided the Intex Challenger was what I wanted and you answered what I needed to know.
Glad I could help!
we'll definitely be looking at your camping videos, thanks!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you, just put together the K1 with your excellent instructions!
Lisa Strutt ... you are most welcome 😁
Happy paddling!
After watching you lot down here I'm really tempted to get one now thanks mate 😁👍
they are not bad for the price, if you get a few tris out of one then it is worth the money.
Great review. Thank you. I just bought one, we're taking it out on the Thames Estuary at the weekend.
Nice, hope you get as much fun out of it as I have 👍👍
Nice video there! I enjoy watching videos about inflatable canoes/kayaks for some reason haha. Take care mate, Mark
Cheers mark, back on camping trips for next week.
Thanks for this, super useful. I’ve just purchased the same model and looking forward to getting out on the water so that’s really helpful. 👍🏻 🛶
No problem Linda, I wish you many hours happy paddling.
I’m getting mine out again this week 😁
Inflate kayaks are handy for space and not lugging around trailers or roof racks etc nice video
Cool review! Looks like a great piece of kit!
Blessings!
Thanks for the video! We were struggling to set ours up and this really helped!
You are most welcome, I’m glad it was helpful.
Happy paddling 😁
Thanks 👍👍🤗 I am going on a trip in the K2 today 🙏
Hope you enjoy it!
Good set-up review👍....sorry, your 2-year review brought me here. A kayak you can take in a Fiat 500 / 1960's Mini Cooper without the need for roof bars 👍...winning!!
too right : )
Very well demonstrated and instruction ,I think there good for family fun days which is great and possibly a river trip to a shelter might be a good idea ,but for me Dan I'll stick to land in the woods at my shelter with a cuppa ,saying that got to my camp today and someone's vandalised it pretty bad some people mindless I will just rebuild bigger and better ,interesting video thanks for sharing ♠
Gutted about your camp mate, people can by ba###rds ..
When I was looking at the kayak I wanted to see a demo of how to set it up, but couldn't find one, that's why I made this.. I've been out on a couple of awesome camps, those videos are coming. Next Friday will be the first of them. 👍
Brilliant guide👍thank you. Took one out on Loweswater today and your vid saved me loads of time 😁😁😁
My pleasure mate. Hope you had a good day.
Dan
Great video enjoyed the video like the video nice day for filming like the kayka
Thanks for the great video. Just ordered one, so should be with me tomorrow. Looking forward to social distancing on the water 😀
Excellent, I hope you have fun on the water! 👍
Nicholas how long did it take you pump it up?
Probably 10-15 minutes setting the whole lot up start to finish
Camp Life bushcraft Ok it took me 3 hrs still not fully inflated abd will try another one
Sounds like you’ve not got the valves done up properly.
There’s no way it should take 3 hours!
I have the same one, very stable, great little craft...atb...jeff.
Thanks for the video. But it took me and my husband waaay longer than 5 to 10 minutes to blow it up. Definitely going to invest in a better pump. But other than that. Loved this kayak!
I've just bought this boat and am taking it to Wales for its maiden voyage at the weekend!! The valve on top of yours seems to be popped up rather than flush when inflated, is that normal?
Thanks for sharing this video and giving clear instructions 👍
good review , i just ordered kayak :) cant wait to get it
Thanks, I’ve had mine about 3 years now. I use it every summer. I still love it 👍
@@CampLifeBushcraft awesome.good to know.i jusg got it, coz i live in miami and due pandemic pool is closed, beach,gym,spa,tennis court,basketball cours closed.. so only way to go out is to get kayak and have fun.i have marina in my condominium so easy access to dock without leaving resort.and believe me or nit kayak was 85 bucks+free shipping :)
@@JelenaVecic024 i just ordered one, any updates on how well it held up?
Awesome video. Thanks for explanation
Thanks, you’re welcome 👍
Thanks for the video! 😊
You’re most welcome 👍
Great info.. I've been thinking about getting one of these Kayaks. cheers
No worries, handle the pump with care, it's a little flimsy I've noticed.
@@CampLifeBushcraft The bottom of the pump housing screws onto the pump body like a jar lid, and they are often loose when first taken out of the package. Snug it up hand-tight before using the pump and it will never come apart while airing up your boat.
@@maverickdallas1004 thanks for the tip : )
@@CampLifeBushcraft These air pumps do an amazingly good job for their size when everything is working right. Even if you decide to go with an electric one, you still need the hand pump to top off the air and to carry on board, should your boat go soft while on the water.
I have a Seahawk 2, a K-1 Challenger, a K2 Explorer and might be adding a K2 Challenger to the fleet. They are great little boats!
I noticed your Boston valve was sitting up proud. Any ideas how to coax it back down? Thanks for the vid
It did that the first time I inflated it.. it’s been that way ever since, doesn’t seem to be an issue. I’ve never tried to correct it.
For the money you cannot go wrong with these things. ATB Rob
Thank you for the demo! I'm wondering whether to get the 1 man version, or the 2 man version (in order to carry a bit of extra kit). How does the 2 man version handle with just 1 person in it?
It handles great, I use mine mostly alone with no issues, check my video list for examples.
A friend of mine had the 1 person version.. it’s tiny, I wouldn’t recommend it.
I'm wondering same. What did u get?
2 person
@@cynthiabackman6174 I got the two too. It's great, plenty of room for kit. Both versions are heavy, so I really recommend getting an Isop folding hand cart from Amazon. It'll slip right in to the front/rear of the boat.
@@tewrgh thank you. Will buy this week
l put my kayak in the shopping cart very handy for me
I'm planning to put a tent on the dinghy as, l sleep incase of floods
Hi, this is a great video thanks! Can you pls advise me though, I've looked everywhere to try to find this at £80 - £100 like you said in your video but cant find it. Where did you buy yours? Thanks :))
Margarida De Oliveira thank you, I bought mine on amazon, there is a link in the description. However the price seems to go up and down. I’ve seen them at as high as £200. And as low as £70.
I would just keep an eye on the Amazon listings and wait for the price to be right.
Notes to self: 17 kg = almost 38lbs
This gentleman has said the K1 is rather small: can't fit much gear. We'll probably start with a K2 and add a K1 later.
This thing is heavy. I highly recommend the Isop folding hand cart from Amazon for trundling it along. You can stow it on the kayak easily.
How do you use the trolley? Inflated? We just bought the k2 . June 12 2021. Thank you.
@@carolynhoover9444 congrats, hope you enjoy. No, it's to wheel it around when bagged up. It's far too heavy to carry long distances, and I have to get on the train & subway to get to the river.
Cool!
Just awesome, Shalom
Thanks friend 😀👍
Thank you for the vid :)
No problem!
I just got my challenger K2 and noticed after my wife and I used it that the floor was noticibly deflated a bit.
Is that normal after using it with two people (350lbs total) or do you think I have a leak?
Thanks for a great video.
I don't know, I'd check the valves are done up correctly and try again.
@@CampLifeBushcraft it was a small hole on the bottom. Entirely my fault as we wete in a too shallow area. Patched it up.
Csn you do a video of how you clean and store your kayak post trip?
That would be very helpful.
Thanks
I'm thinking about either getting the K1 or this one.. I'll be using it alone but I'd prefer more storage for a tent, sleeping bag and a backpack.. what do you guys think how does the 2 persons one handle itself if I only put 1 seat in it ? Would the balance be good or is it better if I just go with the K1 ?
K2 definitely, watch my 3 year review video. It’s 5 minutes long and I address that issue.
@@CampLifeBushcraft awesome, will do. appreciate the quick reply.
Very happy with the extra space/versatility my K2 gives me. No draw backs.
When only one person is sitting in the kayak, I've read you should sit in the front seat. In the video, you sit in the back. Does it matter? Does it make a difference if you have a weekend's worth of gear?
I always sit in the back when out alone, to my mind there is less drag in the water when paddling as the front is slightly raised. Although I do store my gear at the front to help balance it.
But I don’t think it makes that much difference to be honest, sit where you’ll enjoy it the most.
That being said.. if you only put one seat in and choose to sit at the back you can then lay down while on the water! 😎
@@CampLifeBushcraft "lay down while on the water!" Not a great idea for sleepyheads like me 😂😂. But great video! I'm excited to take mine out for the first spin!
Just got ours but need to carry it down to the water (quite the walk) is the skeg folded up within the boat? (couldn't find it in the box)
It should be in there somewhere. I suggest you get it all out at home first
@@CampLifeBushcraft Thanks, a good plan will do :)
Hard to tell on the video, but, are the paddles off-set? I've seen loads that are just flat (symetrical) paddles.
They are either, there are holes for both options on the paddles.
@@CampLifeBushcraft Brillainy thanks. I'm from regular Kayaking so would throw me a little to use static blades. Thanks.
Can I ask your height. I’m 6’2 and 17stone. Usually use rigid kayaks but keen to know if I can use this instead?
I’m 5,8
This is a 2 person kayak, the single seat version is very small. I use this solo but only put 1 seat in. (The rear) And I have plenty of leg room in front of me. Plus room for gear.
Last summer I camped out of it and had 3 days worth of gear in it with me. Weight wise it coped fine with it.
I hope that helps.
Btw look on my channel, there is a 3 day coastal camp video, which shows it in action and fully loaded.
What depth do you need the fin shaped item underneath?
At a guess I’d say as long as the water is 12 inches deep you can use it.
It helps keep the craft straight when paddling, so I use it most of the time unless I’m in shallow water.
Can I use it on a sea like the one in greece, I mean like is stable and resistant?
I have used it on calm sea, fully loaded with camping gear. It was fine.
The biggest issue is wind, strong wind is hard to paddle in.
Look through my videos for 3 days coastal camping to see it on the sea.
@@CampLifeBushcraft Ok ty so much
What you use the net on the kayak for
4B vEnOm probably for any gear you wanna bring along
Wow its well over £200 for that kayak now inflation
Still £142 on amazon if you click on the affiliate link on his 3 year update video 👌👍
Now £170 😆
@@deanpriest3076 I will have o have a look i need a two man one now for Chloe to be able to join me "LOL"
£170 now I managed to get a pre-owned one but still unused and boxed for £120
The only place that’s safe to use is either in your garden when it’s raining or a paddling pool. Those things blow easily off course with the slightest breeze !!!
No inflatable is going to beat a hard-shell anything performance-wise. But when portability, small storage space requirements, affordability and minimal upkeep are important features you need in a boat, inflatables are the only way to go.
hard shells tips alot easier, inflatables are the best
@@maverickdallas1004
@@SteveBurk Most inflatable kayaks have a flat bottom and a wide beam, which contribute to their incredible stability. You won't get the kind of speed you would get out of a hard-shell kayak for that very reason, and they may have more of a tendency to "weathervane" in windy conditions. But if you desire a leisurely kayaking experience on calmer waters, or are a total beginner, the inflatables will instill confidence right off the bat. They are also a very inexpensive way to find out if you want to seriously get into the sport of kayaking. I own three inflatables, each with a different purpose or "mission profile", totaling to less than half the cost of the very cheapest, two seat hard-shell you can buy! Additionally, I can store all of them, plus my Seahawk 2 on a single set of 36"x60"x16" free-standing shelves!
who the hell is in a race, most just want to enjoy nature and float around lol
@@maverickdallas1004
@@SteveBurk That's all I care to do...just take my time, relax, maybe catch a few fish and take some pictures. It's why I made the switch from "regular" boats to these portable inflatables. None of the headaches and expense of upkeep, storage, dockage, insurance, registration and other burdens that come with owning a boat. Just pure and simple fun on the water, and good exercise to boot!
Is it stable in solo use?
I prefer it solo, I just put the back seat in and put my gear in the front for balance. Lots of leg room that way 👍
Show me deflate and fold away lol never goes in the way it came out
I came here because I didn't know how to inflate those seats, there were no valves to fit them. Inflating using mouth doesn't seem the best way...