| Brand | Bestway |
| Item Weight | 16.24 Kilograms |
| Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Color | 2-person Rapid Elite |
| Style | Rapid Elite 2-Person |
About this item
- SIZE: Inflated 10 ft. 3 in. x 39 in. (3.12 m x 98 cm). Perfect for 2 adults with an overall weight capacity of 397 lbs (180 kg).
- DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Inflata Shield Pro enhanced material offers excellent puncture resistance and rigidity, limits stretching and maximizes stability. Firm and rigid inflated floor.
- ADJUSTABLE: 2 removable fins in different sizes for directional support in varioUs/water conditions; use them together or alone with 2 separate fin placement locations. 2 inflatable cushions for comfortable seating.
- CONTENTS: 1 kayak, 2 paddles, 1 Air Hammer hand pump, 2 fins, 1 carry bag, repair patch.
Emma –
We’ve had ours for over 2 years now. We purchased these for our kids, preteens, and the size was perfect. We’ve taken them out on lakes, rafting down a river with some mild rapids. For the price I paid, well worth it.
It comes with everything you need. Bag to carry it in, fins and attachments, manual air pump with different connectors.
We’ve only used the air pump it came with, but I’m sure using an electric pump would make it a little faster to inflate. Set-up is pretty easy as well as tear down. It does need to be folded up carefully to fit back in the bag along with everything else it comes with.
Jen –
I don’t normally write reviews…but after reading some of the ones posted that I read before buying, I wanted to clear the air and give the real facts on this boat.
First of all, for the price it is a steal. They include oars, a carry bag, seats, and so many little essentials. I took it out this weekend with my wife, and dog. My wife got this for me a little while ago but the weather has denied our maiden voyage until then.
I inflated the kayak and was surprised to see how well made this thing was. The covering is durable as heck. It inflated pretty quickly for a 10′ kayak.
When I got into the kayak on the shoreline I immediately noticed it was very stable. The oars are well made also. Once in the kayak I first attempted to test it’s stability a little more before going out to deeper water. I could literally lift the sides of the boat up while rocking side to side and it held its own…you would have to be trying to take this boat over on purpose to end up in the drink.
My wife took her turns and raced about how fast you could get this thing cruising through the water…the keels they give you to slide underneath work very well. We tried getting our dog in the kayak but being a lab mix, she was having none of the boat and just chose to swim along side. But her jumping in and out of the kayak tested the strength of that inflatable to its limits. She’s 55 lbs. of complete maniac when she’s in the forest by a mountain lake and she clawed in and out, jumped over the edge, and pawed at the sides….not a single tear or tatter!!!
Then when our day was closing, it came to the taking down and deflating, and cleaning. Another smart moment came up…the kayak has 3 air chambers and the valves are all at one end of the unit. First you don’t have to walk around the kayak when filling with air and when it came to deflating it, you just open the big flood valves and roll it from one end to the other and the air disappears quickly. There’s a drain hole for water in the on the same side as the valves, so as you are rolling the air out you can let any water in the kayak run right to the drain hole also. (The water was not in the boat from a leak, it gets in from getting in and out of the kayak)
Once home, I squirted a hose around the unit unraveled again and laid it over the porch railing to dry out in the sun. A couple hours later it was dry, I rolled it up, it went right back in the carry bag with the accessories, and I put it away til next time.
Super product. Super price for po boys like me. And durable and tough for lots of fishing trips for me. My wife is gonna buy one for herself now so we can go kayaking with our crazy dog swimming between us…lol.
You can feel safe giving this inflatable a try …
Adam –
I mean for $60!? Yea that’s a heck of a deal. I think anyone who has had probs with it prob dragged it too much or was a little too rough with it. It’s sturdy and I’ll be taking it fishing at my little honey hole 🙂
Amazon Customer –
Alright, I bought this so someone could join me last minute to see the eclipse on the water. I let them use my basic kayak (old towne heron 9) and I took this bad boy since I have way more experience on the water.
For the money it’s a great deal. It has some quirks but overall it’s fiiiine.
If you understand what this is for you will not be disappointed.
It came well packaged and was very easy to set up. I did not read the instructions. You probably should though.
This came with everything you need to get on some water except a life jacket. $20 on Amazon.
The paddle is a bit wobbly but not bad enough for it to matter. It’s just the nature of how it is made.
The material is pretty tough. I went over some
mud and sticks and did not have a problem. I even went up a concrete boat launch to get in and out of it. I think you should avoid anything like that. Eventually you’ll get unlucky or wear it down enough to have an issue. So treat it like the inflatable that it is and avoid anything that might puncture it.
On the water I had the pump in the net bag that comes with it, a full backpack and stuff in the zipper seat pocket. At no time did I feel like anything would fall out. I rocked it back and forth and you would have to really lose your balance to tip it.
I was also able to completely lay down in the front part. (I’m 5′ 8.5″)
We went out onto a large reservoir and it handled surprisingly well. Just like most basic kayaks the wind sucked, waves were not great and going upstream against the current was not easy. Keep this thing in still waters with little to no wind and you’re golden.
Since it is full of air it did expand after a few hours in direct sunlight. But it was not an issue.
Packing it up was also easy. Let the air out and roll it up. Wash it when you get home and let it dry. Take care of it and you’ll have a fine kayak for calm waters. I would totally take this over my regular kayak on long trips if I don’t want to deal with something on my roof for hundreds of miles. Or if someone wants to join me again and doesn’t have their own.
Overall I’m very happy with this purchase.
Phil –
Short story. When I found out it would cost over $300 after including the ferry ride for one person to go sea cave kayaking at the channel Islands, I began to look for alternatives. I figured if I bought my own inflatable kayak and brought it with me from Georgia to California on the airplane, but I would not only get to do this adventure without the high cost, but would have a item I can keep. In the picture for the advertising on Amazon , this looked like it would work, although I was skeptical. What I received it I unpacked it and blew it up and took it out for a lake ride with my wife between us. We’re about 380 pounds. We enjoyed that short trip and I took it back home, deflated it and packed it into the backpack that I would carry onto the plane , including one of the paddles, this also went well. Once at the ferry, I thought they might give me a hard time for bringing an inflatable kayak, but the crew did not have a problem with it.
A unique and memorable adventure experience, snorkeling and kayaking sea caves on Santa Cruz (sacred cross) Island. Got a bit iffy when I decided to go alone much farther than the chartered boaters since I brought my own kayak, to Cavern Point and into the wind and across intense swells. Although there was a point in the back of this remote cave when my inflatable boat almost was destroyed and no one would have known where I was, it was thrilling and exhausting to say the least. On the hour+ ferry ride in the morning, we saw a great white shark and humpback whale along with many dolphins. Also while taking a break in one of the caves, a seal was stalking me😀 I highly recommend this one known as the “Galápagos of North America.” Don’t expect the kayak to move across the water as effortlessly as a hard plastic kayak. But it got the job done as advertised.
Danielle Laveau –
If your goals are getting on the water and enjoying yourself, this is the BEST purchase. But if you’re looking for a kayak that sprints through the water, navigating rocks and raging rapids, this one isn’t for you.
The kayak only takes 5-10 minutes to blow up and get situated. The seats attach with velcro anywhere you need them to and provide a good amount of stability. If you decide to stop and chill, the seats easily flatten so you can lay down and use the entire kayak as a bed so you can suntan or read. Assembly and disassembly is easy, and I LOVE that I can fit everything in my trunk for spur of the moment kayaking adventures.
There are a few quirks, but nothing major. If you’re paddling aggressively, be prepared for blisters and lots of water to fall on your head and in the raft. I’d recommend putting a soft tape or something to reduce rubbing on the oars. Sometimes, the kayak looks a little lopsided because the inner air compartments can twist out of placement within the fabric. The kayak drifts a lot on windy days. Due to the size, lack of weight, and less aerodynamic shape, it doesn’t steer incredibly quickly, so rivers aren’t its friend.
Overall though, this kayak is better than I expected. Especially considering how affordable it is. It checks off all my boxes: Easy to bring everywhere, gets me out on the water, extremely comfortable and spacious. Lastly, it’s easy enough to carry, assemble, and disassemble. It holds up great, too. I’ve had it for two years, and I’ve never had a problem with air leakage or breaking or anything else.
10/10 would recommend.
Unknown –
I picked the like new option for $50 and it is basically brand new ($57 new price after discount). I own an aquaglide Blackfoot, sea eagle pack fish, and a sevylor rio for over 10 years. This is a simple kayak like the Rio but will work for what I need it for. Comes with everything you need to get on the water besides a life jacket. You can get 2 of the smaller kayaks for about the same price as one of the 2 person kayaks. Even at the $80 plus 20% discount would be a good deal for a kayak like this. Renting a kayak in my area is around $20 an hour. Any other kayak at this price will be a pool toy. The downside is that it’s a bit on the narrow side compared to some of my other inflatables and some of the accessories are just ok quality like the carry bag paddle and pump. If you are a larger person I would recommend getting a drop stitch kayak since they are firmer, wider, and hold a lot more air at a higher pressure. I see them on Amazon starting around $250. To complete your inflatable kayak setup, you will want to buy an xl laundry bag with backpack straps, an electric pump that maxes at 1psi or slightly lower, an inflatable kayak barometer gauge to check your pressure, and whatever life jacket you like. I got everything to fit in the original bag but you might want one that you can carry around easier. If you want to go kayaking and don’t want to spend hundreds doing it, just rent one or buy this kayak, because you won’t get a better price
Amazon Customer –
I’ve been rented kayaks for a couple months and it’s getting to be expensive so I wanted something lightweight and easy to fit in my little hatchback car. Previously purchased an Intex Challenger at Walmart for around $100 and my God, it was so narrow even my petite sister could barely fit. Not a problem with this one. I’m 5’5 with a wide frame and 190lbs and this kayak could easily accommodate someone much bigger. I’m very impressed with the quality for the price and while instructions aren’t the clearest, air intake values are numbered 1, 2, and 3 for which to inflate first. Haven’t gotten it out on the water yet (I usually only do calm inland rivers and lakes, no ocean) but will update once the weather clears and I can test it out. Overall, highly recommend for now!
Update- Have used 3 times now on both calm and mild chop waters. Super sturdy and would take a lot of intential effort to flip. Also went over a lot of sunken branches and it held up fine. I like that it is almost a hybrid of sit-on and sit-on as it is open but you technically sit in it. One piece of advice is to use the skeg/fin attachment for the bottom unless you like drifting in circles haha. The fin attachment is tight in the slot for it and I did end up ripping a small hole in tarp bottom material trying to get it off so be careful (easy repair with included patches). One thing I would not recommend is launching from a concrete ramp as that would cause damage to bottom and eventually could pop it.
Mr. Pat M. Jesson –
We have owned several cheaper inflatables. Two Intex tandems that finally just burst at the seams and were more like giant beach balls. This one is a giant vinyl beach ball inside a heavy fabric sleeve so more durable. We felt comfortable letting our 50 lb dog riding in it. Does it paddle as nicely as our large plastic sit on top Ocean Kayak? – no, but also so much more convenient. Bought for a long trip where we weren’t sure how much we would use it. So far we have used 4 times. Wouldn’t paddle over rocks, out to sea or anywhere risky, but for a calm water paddle it is just fine. Two skegs help tracking and it paddles better than expected.
Paddles are cheap and flex, but we have our own. Three chambers to pump but we use our cigarette lighter pump most of the time. Light enough to carry some distance to launch site. Given the cost of kayak rentals this is a good investment if you are going to paddle more than a couple times.
Danielle Laveau –
If your goals are getting on the water and enjoying yourself, this is the BEST purchase. But if you’re looking for a kayak that sprints through the water, navigating rocks and raging rapids, this one isn’t for you.
The kayak only takes 5-10 minutes to blow up and get situated. The seats attach with velcro anywhere you need them to and provide a good amount of stability. If you decide to stop and chill, the seats easily flatten so you can lay down and use the entire kayak as a bed so you can suntan or read. Assembly and disassembly is easy, and I LOVE that I can fit everything in my trunk for spur of the moment kayaking adventures.
There are a few quirks, but nothing major. If you’re paddling aggressively, be prepared for blisters and lots of water to fall on your head and in the raft. I’d recommend putting a soft tape or something to reduce rubbing on the oars. Sometimes, the kayak looks a little lopsided because the inner air compartments can twist out of placement within the fabric. The kayak drifts a lot on windy days. Due to the size, lack of weight, and less aerodynamic shape, it doesn’t steer incredibly quickly, so rivers aren’t its friend.
Overall though, this kayak is better than I expected. Especially considering how affordable it is. It checks off all my boxes: Easy to bring everywhere, gets me out on the water, extremely comfortable and spacious. Lastly, it’s easy enough to carry, assemble, and disassemble. It holds up great, too. I’ve had it for two years, and I’ve never had a problem with air leakage or breaking or anything else.
Randy –
Great kayak love this one to use on the lake and other places easy to use and have from place to place when vacationing.
Stefani Maiorini –
This kayak was easy to use and set up. Size was perfect for 2 people. Deflates and transports easily. 5 stars but I have to say the travel bag is poor quality. Otherwise so much fun for the price.
Kelley Berbena –
Love that it fits in the bag. Plus the bags is bigger so you don’t have to fight with it.
The inflation of the Kayak was very easy with its own pump.
Supernado –
I ordered this as a “used-like new” product for about $54. It arrived literally brand new still sealed in the box with no issues at all.
It was quick and easy to set up. I used the included pump, took maybe 7-8 mins to fully inflate. The manual gives very little info, but make sure you use the included gauge to tell you how much to properly inflate the kayak. Looks narrow but I am 6’2” and 210lbs and I fit just fine. The weird gray piece that’s included is an inflatable foot rest. So don’t keep looking for where it’s supposed to go LOL
Overall I am happy about this product and excited to give it a try this weekend
Kelley Berbena –
Love that it fits in the bag. Plus the bags is bigger so you don’t have to fight with it.
The inflation of the Kayak was very easy with its own pump.
Love this set up.
peggy j –
Well, I got it in the water Saturday. It is so easy to inflate, especially with a little electric air pump. I had it put together in no time. It floated really comfortably. The paddles are a little too long for me There’s no way to adjust them. And hopefully you have common sense because the instructions are worthless LOL. But you really don’t need them. The holes are marked Where you inflate, Everything else is Simple. I was definitely not graceful getting In and out as I am an out of shape old lady LOL. But all in all, it’s a lot of fun and you can’t beat the price.
Brooklyn B. –
Amazing!!! Bought two, went to a local lake and took my pup, about 45lbs with me! He did great and the kayak did too! Super comfortable and easy to figure out! Also, when you open a tent it never fits back in the bag🙄 I was dreading getting this thing back in but I fit the pump, paddle, deflated kayak, seat, and a life jacket back in the bag with extra room! Whole things probably about 15lbs! Love it! Will buy more like 100% also came with some patches incase of an accident! GET IT!!!!🚣♂️
Rob S. –
Bought two of these to use at our lake house, and both we wonderful. They are easy to inflate, worked well, very durable and fit two adults easily. Also loved the ability to convert it to a one person kayak in about 30 seconds.
Snoopykisses –
Some feel wimpy and unsafe. But this one is comfortable, roomy and has just enough weight to it, making it feel really safe. Dry out well before putting it away, it will mildew.
Shawna Stothart –
Great quality! This is so fun for the whole family! Easy to inflate and deflate. Comes with a bag to carry it around and is light weight.
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D. –
Loved this I got this for 60$ same amount as I would have spent on a rental for two hours. I was a little skeptical at first but this went above my expectations. 4 of us used this and kept taking turns the water was wavy and none of us tipped over perfect size for people of all heights! We used the hand pump probably took about 5 minutes. We will definitely purchase another!
Eli Korcz –
Only used it once but seems pretty solid for the price. Instructions are useless. There is something about how much aie pressure to put in but no one seems to know how to use the gauge that came with it. I didn’t put two people in it, instead one 230 lb 74″tall ruggedly handsome guy with a bunch of gear and she did just fine on a lake. Longetifity no idea but it would have cost me more to rent one for the day so already money ahead. Ores, pump, and seats are cheap but work! the package is a good/great value.
Ross G –
I previously had the Intek Challenger kayak, but after several years of use it got an air leak so I replaced it with this one. The material is much much sturdier on this. It is really easy to pump up, deflate, and pack back up this kayak. Will hopefully enjoy for years to come
Emerson –
These work well and seem durable enough for the casual kayaker. If you are an above average height or weight you may have a hard time fitting with leg room and seat space. I say this is a 1.5-person kayak because of the small legroom. I am 5′ 11″ and I could not stick my legs flat with my son in the front seat. Overall I am happy with my purchase.