The vinyl material ensures that it can take a fairly rough scrape and a barge against rough materials such as stones and wood or blunt sticks. The Intex Explorer K2 Inflatable Tandem Kayak offers a suitable level of stability and a decent amount of buoyancy when out on the water. Not only do you have a streamlined design that makes rowing and moving through the water a breeze, the extra barrel, and inflatable beam to add extra support to balance and rigidity make this kayak very easy to use for beginners.

Easy set up—the Intex Explorer K2 kayak goes from bag to the water in less than 10 minutes; take-down is even faster.

The bright yellow color makes it easy to spot in the water for both you and potential hazards such as boats. This review is a helpful overview of the experience of inflating and using the Explorer K2, and lets you know what to expect. Both the Intex Challenger K2 and Explorer K2 come with inflatable seats that are adjustable and removable. Advanced Elements Island Voyage tandem kayak might perform better than Intex Explorer K2 kayak for kayaking in long durations. The detachable skeg system on the underside of the Explorer makes a huge difference to this otherwise flat hulled design, giving it some tracking stability and generally improving its directional abilities.

With the Intex Explorer K2 Inflatable Kayak, you don’t have to worry about carrying a huge boat trailer on the back of your truck or car. Carry bag: The carry bag is made of thin mesh material that is great for transporting all the included accessories as well as the deflated kayak. It seats two adults and holds up to 400 pounds, and is a vivid, high-visibility yellow for improved safety. Folding seats: Included in the Explorer K2 package are 2 folding seats that can be inflated and installed on the kayak.However, there are three different valve types, forcing you to swap out adapters to get the right fit. However, if you plan to carry this kayak further than the distance from your car to the water’s edge, you will most likely want to transfer it into a more substantial pack. When he's not exploring the great outdoors, Steve enjoys writing about his adventures and sharing tips for getting the most out of your outdoor experiences. At first, the material makes a pretty rough impression, but reminds us of a bit stronger material at the second glance, which air mattresses are made of.