Intex Excursion Pro K1 Kayak
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | $419.00
Our Overall Rating | 69 out of 100
Pros - Fairly stable, easy to dry
Cons - Slow, less durable
Overall - Stable, ok handling. Just slow & made with thin materials
Technical Specifications
Open Size - 305x91cm
Weight - 17kg
Load Capacity - 100kg
Packed Size - 58x50x32cm
Our Analysis & Ratings
For the price, the Intex Excursion Pro K1 kayak tracks surprisingly well, is fairly stable and isn't too hard to handle. Our main knocks on it are that it's made with thin materials that may be susceptible to puncture, and it's slow in the water. Easy to dry, it's an ok budget option but only for recreational use in good conditions.
Performance (speed, tracking, manoeuvrability, stability, load handling): 4/10
Speed: It drags a bit in the water, so it struggles to get a high top speed, and we wouldn't want to use it in rough conditions.
Tracking: It tracks much better in a straight line than we anticipated.
Manoeuvrability: It is a bit of a wide kayak, but it's still fairly easy to manoeuvre.
Stability: It's fairly stable, due to its wider width.
Construction (materials, seams, valve quality, durability and fittings): 2/10
Made of a PVC vinyl laminate with a polyester core, it's just a little bit flimsy. We have concerns it would puncture if snagged or rubbed up against rocks or similar hazards.
Setup/Pack Down (inflation time, valves, folding and drying): 5/10
Fairly easy to inflate. The pump it comes with is a bit hard to work with, and we are not fans of the valves on the kayak.
It's easy to dry though, which is a big plus.
Portability (weight, packed size, ease of carrying): 4/10
One of the heavier kayaks we reviewed at 17kg, however, it folds down to quite a small size. We marked it down, as it does sacrifice a bit of quality in the materials to increase portability.
Comfort (seat support, legroom, fatigue over distance): 4/10
Some of the features that come with the boat are good, including the removable footrests. The inflatable seats, however, are a bit uncomfortable and make it hard to create a good surface to paddle from.
Value for money:
For the price, it's an ok budget option, though the thin materials and slow speed mean it's best kept to recreational use in good conditions rather than anything more demanding.
Best for:
Casual, recreational paddling in good conditions
Budget-conscious buyers
Calm water rather than rough conditions
Paddlers who value easy drying and quick setup over speed
Overall:
Stable, ok handling. Just slow and made with thin materials.
