Very informative, I've been researching this model kayak because I'm interested in buying one and this video has answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks for your insight!
Mine arrived yesterday, hoping for a good weekend so I can start my practice with the kayak, thanks for the great video, appreciate the review. I almost went with the one man version but the 400 lb capacity is what sold me, it'll allow me the extra weight for camping gear that the single kayaks don't
@@A1Bokeh so far so good, until I got this kayak I hadn't been on water in twenty + years, it's stable it handles pretty nice and I've enjoyed learning the few times I've been out so far. Hoping to get out for a paddle and camp trip before the cold weather hits
Hello, so i have an excursion PRO K2 and lost my inflation pump pipe!!!! cannot find anywhwere this kind of nozzle so i had to modify the manometer gauge to inflate it . Such a shame Intex do not make spare nozzles for it !!!!!
How does it handle if you stop to rest on the water and not use paddles. I live in salt water area. Windsor can become more than a breeze. Is this good on ocean close to shore. Do you still need to watch rocks with this more durable material. Thank you
Don't wait until you get a leak to check out the patch kit...otherwise you'll be in a bind when you realize it doesn't come with any glue, just the material patches.
Hi, Your video was very helpful . I have some questions, Have you tried ordering extra parts for the pro k2? I'm wondering if I should get a back up Excursion pump since its got that one of a kind tip specifically made for the excursion. We have the single, K1 and wondered how to use the fishing mount? are there pole holders to attach to it that I am missing? How do you blow up the seats when the air pump doesn't work for the seats? Why would I need the wrench? Thanks in advance !
The center spring loaded part of the valve can turn to keep it in the deflate position. Turn it ~90 degrees counter clock wise into the locked position. Hope this helps.
Thanks for the video and some insights I didn't find in the manual, e.g. deflating functionality of the pump. I struggle with the pressure gauge as it indicates allways green, also when there's no air in the chambers. And I'm wondering for what I could need the wrench - the manual doesn't give any hint except a picture where it seems to turn the air valves. Can you help?
Glad you found this helpful. It should not indicate always green - something seems off. It should move as you pump air into the Kayak. The wrench is in case you need to work / remove the air valves. I did not use mine but keep it safe just in case you ever need to remove / replace those valves.
Can you stand and paddle from it for sight fishing? Knowing that the floor is not double stitched. Now, it could be possible to add a hard floor to it. Thanks.
No, since it is inflatable it is still not ridged for it to be standing on. Not sure about adding a hard floor - it may still not hold well from weight distribution perspective (plus add a lot of weight). Not something that I would do. But if you do it - share your result.
thanks for the review. Nice job. Once inflated, how easy is it to pick up and move the kayak. I have about a 50 yard walk from the place where I would fill it up with air and the area where I can get into the water. Thanks
Hi Patrick. It gauge show it in colors, PSI and MPa. Green is up to .01 MPa, which is 1.45 psi. I inflate up to the top of the green mark most of the time or slightly below it if I inflate in the shade as hot air expands. It is more ridged then the challenger k2 (and heavier). However, caution is still needed as an object that is sharp enough can still cut / penetrate it. It is a heavy duty material and the force to cut it would be higher but of course still possible.
I think they are fine - maybe a nit slightly on a shorter side but overall ok for an average height. For someone 5'5" - 5'11" paddle size of 220 - 240 cm is recommended. These ones are ~86" = 218.44 cm, so slightly on a short side
Great video, thanks! I'm actually interested in purchasing the K1 Challenger that you also reviewed but love the pump and pressure gage the Excursion comes with. Do you know if both of these items are compatible with the K1 Challenger? Thanks!
No, different pumps. K1 Challenger can use the regular 'industry standard' Boston size valves so there are many types of pumps that it can use. For Challanger K1, I use the battery operated one: amzn.to/3g24h1D . It has a convert piece that comes with it that fits Boston valves. I use to fill the mattresses and the Challenger K1 super quickly. Excursion K2 has its proprietary pump and valves and I still cannot find any other valve or pump that will work with it other than what can in the box.
got a tiny puncture under my excursion pro kayak. Almost like a needle puncture. It was only my second time using it. The repair kit that came with it is mainly used for the smaller models from intex and it was impossible for it to stick onto the excursion pro material. Long story short, the repair kit is useless and I'm spending extra to fix it.
Sorry to hear that. Let me know what you end up doing to fix it on your own. Any info from intex to see if they have any input as to why their patch did not work? At least contact them and let them know.
@Joe I had a similar issue with a tiny hole in my second use. I called Intex support and since it was purchased within 90 days it fell under warranty. They are sending me a new kayak. The only drawback is they want me to cut out a piece of my original kayak and send to them to prove it’s unusable before they’ll send the new one out.
hello how much did you pay for excursion pro for? Im thinking about buying excursion pro over explorer k2 but theres a 200 USD difference. Is it worth it buying excrusion pro over the K2? Thanks in advanced!
I paid $250 at Academy Sports for the Excursion Pro. I also have a Challenger K1 and an Explorer K2. The Excursion Pro is made with much higher quality material and overall is a much better kayak.
Thanks for the info, I just ordered one. It's my first kayak, after using a canoe for 40 years. This one looks rather sturdy, looking forward to trying some fishing with it. Nice video.✌️ ps..Do you know if it is possible to actually stand up in one of these things , just for a minute or two???? Anyone?🤔😃👍
I saw one video of an old guy in the single person version out fishing and he was standing in his, but I haven't seen someone do it in the two man version. Mine arrived yesterday, hoping the weekend is nice so I can practice, this'll be my first kayak
@@MrMann703 Very nice.... thanks for the info. I have a bad back, but if I can stand up for just a few minutes once in a while it would REALLY help. Hope you have a nice time.🙂👍
@@ColoradoRMN Damn it!!!!!! 😃😃😃 What if I lash two of them together, and fasten an 8ft. piece of plywood on top of them? 😳😃😃😃!!! Thanks for telling me.✌️👍👍
Got one about 4 months ago, and have had considerable enjoyment. However, my problem is that both seats do not stay inflated for long, anymore. I think the problem is with the values and the BIG PROBLEM is that Intex does not have replacement seats available!
Hello thank you for the video! I just received mine today and took it out in the water. It performed well, a bit on the slower side, and I also noticed that after 2 hours the kayak had lost some pressure. Very slightly (nothing too serious) but upon returning I checked the pressure with the gauge and it was in the middle green area, and I had inflated it to the high end of the green mark. Any thoughts on this? Have you experienced any issues with it thus far? Thanks again!
I am wondering if when the unit is new, it may be stretching a bit. I did not notice it here yet. If the material stretched a bit, that may cause some pressure change. Keep an eye on it if it does happen after several uses - if so check with Intex.
I owned this kayak and was very disappointed in it, to be honest. It was fine the first few times I took it out, but there was a leak in one of the seams after just a month or two, and customer service wasn't helpful. I ended up eating the cost and throwing it away, then bought a hardshell kayak which I'm much happier with even if it's a lot harder to transport.
Not yet - i ordered one on ebay that looked very similar but it did not work. I will e-mail and ask intex and see what they say. A little disappointed that it is so hard to track down something so simple that should be in the specification / documentation.
@@ColoradoRMN They do not make that Nozzle.... so i had to modify the manometer gauge and attach it to the pump!!!!! Shame on Intex for not manufacturing a simple replacement nozzle!!!!!
Mine is still holding up well but of course there is always chance of failure with inflatables. Better to have that issue with the seat than the Kayak :)
Mine absolutely sucks, and so does Intex. All of my seats were defective, they only replaced one, which ended up defective as well. The other one of these I bought has had multiple punctures. They are very cheaply made, and are definitely not durable despite the way Intex markets them. Intex left me hanging and did not honor their warranty policy. They really suck big time. Avoid Intex, and this product in particular.
Thank you for all the details on the folding of the kayak, valves and pump! Nicely done!
Very informative, I've been researching this model kayak because I'm interested in buying one and this video has answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks for your insight!
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy it or any one that you get. It is always a great time to spend on water!
Thanks, no nonsense and direct to the point!
Great video. I have the k1 and the k2 (yellow one) gonna get this as I've read it's got extra thick vinyl.
It's a good kayak. Make sure to use the gage and not over inflate.
@@crazypunk2F I love it mate... went out on it yesterday for first time... very handy having the pressure gauge included.
Great video. Getting one of these in June and this was very informative and detailed. Thank you from Northern Ireland.
Glad it was helpful! Enjoy it once you get it. You have a lot of great scenery in NI!
Mine arrived yesterday, hoping for a good weekend so I can start my practice with the kayak, thanks for the great video, appreciate the review. I almost went with the one man version but the 400 lb capacity is what sold me, it'll allow me the extra weight for camping gear that the single kayaks don't
Great! Hope you enjoy it!
hows it holding up?
@@ColoradoRMN I am, i haven't went out as much as I wanted but I've definitely enjoyed this kayak.
@@A1Bokeh so far so good, until I got this kayak I hadn't been on water in twenty + years, it's stable it handles pretty nice and I've enjoyed learning the few times I've been out so far. Hoping to get out for a paddle and camp trip before the cold weather hits
@@MrMann703 thats awesome! I just ordered one myself
They are Halkey Roberts valves, de-facto standard on most inflatable boats (proper ones that take motors)...
Great review
Hello, so i have an excursion PRO K2 and lost my inflation pump pipe!!!! cannot find anywhwere this kind of nozzle so i had to modify the manometer gauge to inflate it . Such a shame Intex do not make spare nozzles for it !!!!!
Just ordered one of these. I want to use my SUP pump with built in gauge. How many PSI is the green zone for that included gauge?
Hi, did you find another pump? I'm missing mine and now cannot inflate my kayak...
Very good and well explained video!!! ❤
Thank you! 😃
How does it handle if you stop to rest on the water and not use paddles. I live in salt water area. Windsor can become more than a breeze. Is this good on ocean close to shore. Do you still need to watch rocks with this more durable material. Thank you
Don't wait until you get a leak to check out the patch kit...otherwise you'll be in a bind when you realize it doesn't come with any glue, just the material patches.
Hi, Your video was very helpful . I have some questions, Have you tried ordering extra parts for the pro k2? I'm wondering if I should get a back up Excursion pump since its got that one of a kind tip specifically made for the excursion. We have the single, K1 and wondered how to use the fishing mount? are there pole holders to attach to it that I am missing? How do you blow up the seats when the air pump doesn't work for the seats? Why would I need the wrench? Thanks in advance !
Those are not fishing rod holders. They are fishing rod holder holders. You're meant to buy a fishing rod holder and put it into that hole.
The two side valve houses are not closing when I remove the nozzle. What I'm doing wrong? The bottom chamber is okey, but at first did the same thing.
The center spring loaded part of the valve can turn to keep it in the deflate position. Turn it ~90 degrees counter clock wise into the locked position. Hope this helps.
@@ColoradoRMN I already figured out. Thanks anyway.
Thanks for the video and some insights I didn't find in the manual, e.g. deflating functionality of the pump. I struggle with the pressure gauge as it indicates allways green, also when there's no air in the chambers.
And I'm wondering for what I could need the wrench - the manual doesn't give any hint except a picture where it seems to turn the air valves. Can you help?
Glad you found this helpful. It should not indicate always green - something seems off. It should move as you pump air into the Kayak. The wrench is in case you need to work / remove the air valves. I did not use mine but keep it safe just in case you ever need to remove / replace those valves.
@@ColoradoRMN Thanks for the quick reply. I'm looking forward to start my first ride 😁
Can you stand and paddle from it for sight fishing? Knowing that the floor is not double stitched. Now, it could be possible to add a hard floor to it. Thanks.
No, since it is inflatable it is still not ridged for it to be standing on. Not sure about adding a hard floor - it may still not hold well from weight distribution perspective (plus add a lot of weight). Not something that I would do. But if you do it - share your result.
Is the pump suitable for all valves (namely the seats too?)?
Yea its universal
thanks for the review. Nice job. Once inflated, how easy is it to pick up and move the kayak. I have about a 50 yard walk from the place where I would fill it up with air and the area where I can get into the water. Thanks
I have a Suspenz kayak cart and I regularly drag mine 1km
How much pressure does it call for- does it show psi or just red yellow green?
Would you expect the pro to be sturdier? Ripped my k2 non pro version.
Hi Patrick. It gauge show it in colors, PSI and MPa. Green is up to .01 MPa, which is 1.45 psi. I inflate up to the top of the green mark most of the time or slightly below it if I inflate in the shade as hot air expands. It is more ridged then the challenger k2 (and heavier). However, caution is still needed as an object that is sharp enough can still cut / penetrate it. It is a heavy duty material and the force to cut it would be higher but of course still possible.
@@ColoradoRMN Thanks for that info!
So i have searched and searched the internet..... when you check it with the guage what number should it be at???
In the green zone - that is the acceptable range.
I just tested out my kayak today I loved it but How did you like the paddles ? I am 5’9 and they seemed short for me and hard to paddle with.
I think they are fine - maybe a nit slightly on a shorter side but overall ok for an average height. For someone 5'5" - 5'11" paddle size of 220 - 240 cm is recommended. These ones are ~86" = 218.44 cm, so slightly on a short side
ColoradoRMN thank you very much!
Well worth seeing.
Thank you!
Great video, thank you. What is the durability feel like. Is it double layered?
Seems and feels durable and well constructed so far. Box mentioned it is a 3-play constructed material. The three separate air chambers also help.
Thank you. I think it's the one for me.
@@markm6028, have you got one?
Anyone know where I can find compatible electric pump for the intex excursion pro kayak?
That's what I'd like to know....did u ever get an answer??👍✌️
Anyone find a car charger plug in pump that is suitable? I am going to take my kayak to store this weekend and find one that works. Haha!
did you put the skeg on as well?
Yes, of course.
Hi there
Great video and presentation
Does it come qith carry bag?
Thanks man
Greetings
From australia
Thanks for positive feedback! Yes it does have a carrying case. At 01:39 you can see it folded in the video in gray color.
How mach does it weight?
The whole set weights just over 21kg, but kayak itself just under 18kg.
Great video, thanks! I'm actually interested in purchasing the K1 Challenger that you also reviewed but love the pump and pressure gage the Excursion comes with. Do you know if both of these items are compatible with the K1 Challenger? Thanks!
No, different pumps. K1 Challenger can use the regular 'industry standard' Boston size valves so there are many types of pumps that it can use. For Challanger K1, I use the battery operated one: amzn.to/3g24h1D . It has a convert piece that comes with it that fits Boston valves. I use to fill the mattresses and the Challenger K1 super quickly. Excursion K2 has its proprietary pump and valves and I still cannot find any other valve or pump that will work with it other than what can in the box.
got a tiny puncture under my excursion pro kayak. Almost like a needle puncture. It was only my second time using it. The repair kit that came with it is mainly used for the smaller models from intex and it was impossible for it to stick onto the excursion pro material. Long story short, the repair kit is useless and I'm spending extra to fix it.
Sorry to hear that. Let me know what you end up doing to fix it on your own. Any info from intex to see if they have any input as to why their patch did not work? At least contact them and let them know.
@@ColoradoRMN I used a repair kit for inflatable boats.
@Joe I had a similar issue with a tiny hole in my second use. I called Intex support and since it was purchased within 90 days it fell under warranty. They are sending me a new kayak. The only drawback is they want me to cut out a piece of my original kayak and send to them to prove it’s unusable before they’ll send the new one out.
@@KennyGayIII, what did you do?
hello how much did you pay for excursion pro for? Im thinking about buying excursion pro over explorer k2 but theres a 200 USD difference. Is it worth it buying excrusion pro over the K2? Thanks in advanced!
I paid $250 at Academy Sports for the Excursion Pro. I also have a Challenger K1 and an Explorer K2. The Excursion Pro is made with much higher quality material and overall is a much better kayak.
thank you
Thanks for the info, I just ordered one. It's my first kayak, after using a canoe for 40 years. This one looks rather sturdy, looking forward to trying some fishing with it. Nice video.✌️
ps..Do you know if it is possible to actually stand up in one of these things , just for a minute or two???? Anyone?🤔😃👍
No standing on it - it is not rigid for that. A kid maybe but not an adult.
I saw one video of an old guy in the single person version out fishing and he was standing in his, but I haven't seen someone do it in the two man version. Mine arrived yesterday, hoping the weekend is nice so I can practice, this'll be my first kayak
@@MrMann703 Very nice.... thanks for the info. I have a bad back, but if I can stand up for just a few minutes once in a while it would REALLY help. Hope you have a nice time.🙂👍
@@ColoradoRMN Damn it!!!!!! 😃😃😃 What if I lash two of them together, and fasten an 8ft. piece of plywood on top of them?
😳😃😃😃!!! Thanks for telling me.✌️👍👍
I'm putting a floor board in mine that will distribute my weight, so that I can stand up in front of the seat.@@scottshepard3662
great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I heard too many stories of bad initial durability on amazon
Got one about 4 months ago, and have had considerable enjoyment. However, my problem is that both seats do not stay inflated for long, anymore. I think the problem is with the values and the BIG PROBLEM is that Intex does not have replacement seats available!
Buy your own custom seat
Hello thank you for the video! I just received mine today and took it out in the water. It performed well, a bit on the slower side, and I also noticed that after 2 hours the kayak had lost some pressure. Very slightly (nothing too serious) but upon returning I checked the pressure with the gauge and it was in the middle green area, and I had inflated it to the high end of the green mark. Any thoughts on this? Have you experienced any issues with it thus far? Thanks again!
I am wondering if when the unit is new, it may be stretching a bit. I did not notice it here yet. If the material stretched a bit, that may cause some pressure change. Keep an eye on it if it does happen after several uses - if so check with Intex.
Probably because the water cooled down the air inside making the pressure lower.
As someone else mentioned, if the water is cold, it'll effect the air pressure. ✌️
What’s the weight limit?
Addressed in the video ~ 7:10 . It is 400lb / 180kg
I owned this kayak and was very disappointed in it, to be honest. It was fine the first few times I took it out, but there was a leak in one of the seams after just a month or two, and customer service wasn't helpful. I ended up eating the cost and throwing it away, then bought a hardshell kayak which I'm much happier with even if it's a lot harder to transport.
You find thing for pump??
Not yet - i ordered one on ebay that looked very similar but it did not work. I will e-mail and ask intex and see what they say. A little disappointed that it is so hard to track down something so simple that should be in the specification / documentation.
@@ColoradoRMN any word from intex
@@ColoradoRMN They do not make that Nozzle.... so i had to modify the manometer gauge and attach it to the pump!!!!! Shame on Intex for not manufacturing a simple replacement nozzle!!!!!
Thanks for sharing that information...I just ordered one of these, and I was concerned about that goofy looking nozzle!! 😑👍✌️
hello, I can exceed the limit of 400 pounds if so than by staying safe
Their inflatable seat is a failure after few months its leaking everywhere
Mine is still holding up well but of course there is always chance of failure with inflatables. Better to have that issue with the seat than the Kayak :)
Mine absolutely sucks, and so does Intex. All of my seats were defective, they only replaced one, which ended up defective as well. The other one of these I bought has had multiple punctures. They are very cheaply made, and are definitely not durable despite the way Intex markets them. Intex left me hanging and did not honor their warranty policy. They really suck big time. Avoid Intex, and this product in particular.