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Intex K2 Explorer Inflatable Tandem Kayak $149.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)

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Intex K2 Explorer Inflatable Tandem Kayak $149.99 Delivered @ Costco (Membership Required)
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djshitu on 20/10/2022 - 18:09 costco.com.au (3330 clicks)

The Intex Explorer K2 Kayak is sporty and fun, with a streamlined design for easy paddling. The bright yellow colour and sporty graphics makes the kayak highly visible in the water. Great for experiencing lakes and mild rivers with a friend, this Sports Series kayak is perfect for two adults.

Lightweight and compact, this kayak is a snap to assemble and allows you to take the fun of kayaking wherever you go. Made with rugged vinyl construction, this sturdy kayak has an inflatable I-beam floor for comfort and rigidity. A removable skeg provides directional stability, while two adjustable, inflatable seats with backrests are included for comfort. Quick inflating or deflating is a breeze with a Boston valve on each side. A grab line and grab handle at each end is provided for your convenience and a repair patch kit. The Explorer K2 Kayak provides added accessories including: two 86in aluminum oars and an Intex high-output pump for easy inflation and deflation.

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  • jam747 on 20/10/2022 - 18:49
    +1

    Bought one on a previous deal. What is everyone's solution to pump these up? Would one of those xiaomi portable bike pumps be able to do the job? Currently using electric pump, but would be great to be able to pump it up at the beach.

    • witsa on 20/10/2022 - 18:52
      +2

      How much effort is it to pump up by hand?

      • deletedpenguin on 20/10/2022 - 18:52
        +7

        At least 3.

        • mocha on 20/10/2022 - 20:36

          looks more like 4 efforts to me

      • UncleRico on 20/10/2022 - 20:59
        +2

        Very easy.

        It includes a two way pump which moves a great volume of air on both the up and down stroke.

        I initially used to take an electric pump with me, but it was actually slower, so I've happily used the included pump ever since.

        • frugalferret on 20/10/2022 - 21:10

          Yep, unless you have a dedicated high volume battery/12v pump, the hand/foot pump is the way to go. Any pump designed for a bike or similar will take forever and you'll kill it after a few uses as it will overheat.

    • leeroys_dad on 20/10/2022 - 18:53
      +2

      ebay search 12v airbed pump - about $15 or so

    • jackystudio on 20/10/2022 - 18:58
      +1

      Also want to know, but the outlet / adapter probably won't fit as you see from other model's picture and youtube review. Intex electric pump around $30 from Amamzon.

      • zealmax on 21/10/2022 - 12:16
        +2

        I use a ozito pxc workshop blower for most of it and then use the manual pump for the last few pumps.

    • onetwothreefour on 20/10/2022 - 19:00
      +1

      I have a similar question for my iSUP

    • Ridiculous Panda on 20/10/2022 - 19:04
      +2

      Small rechargeable pumps will do the job albeit a bit slower.

    • OzzyAl on 20/10/2022 - 19:08
      +2

      Ryobi one+ pump gets it inflated and up to pressure in no time

    • coalchris on 20/10/2022 - 19:25
      +2

      I'm using Intex's electric pumps. They also work for inflatable mattresses if you go camping or for a friend crashing over at your home. They take like 1-2 minutes to inflate.
      Plugged in (this one says car, which may be good for portability, but if you are mostly around powered campsites, there's a wall socket version): https://www.catch.com.au/product/intex-12v-quick-fill-dc-ele…
      Battery-powered portable one (requires C-cell batteries so recommended to chuck some rechargeable Ladda AA's in C-adapters): https://www.catch.com.au/product/intex-quick-fill-battery-ai…

    • FeZZa21 on 20/10/2022 - 20:14
      +1

      I got this last year when I got this kayak last year cheaper: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GPJ7PNY/ works really well and doubles up as a power bank.

    • Jayblesz on 20/10/2022 - 20:30
      +1

      Makita 18v blower with short nozzle does the trick to blow up my inflatable bed, which I use camping… maybe similar situation would be sufficient?

    • Grandpipe on 20/10/2022 - 21:00

      I remember looking into something similar a while ago and came across this from Decathalon.
      I never ended up buying one (or a kayak), but as you're asking, id check this out if you're looking for options.

    • Commander Shepard on 20/10/2022 - 23:25
      +1

      I would not recommend using any sort of different pump on these then the one provided. Its really to easy to over inflate it with a larger pump. These things only go to .5 or 1 PSI.

      I got one of these and used the pump from my Airglide Kayak and literally popped it after a few pumps.

    • y on 21/10/2022 - 12:10
      +1

      Really quite easy and fast with the manual included pump, I wouldn't bother buying an electrical one

    • xmail on 22/10/2022 - 10:27

      I use a leaf blower with a bit of a mcguivering. Can store the pump/blower in the car and carry the kayak from the car to the beach surely?

  • bennybaubles on 20/10/2022 - 18:54
    +1

    Grab one of these https://files.ozbargain.com.au/upload/207558/98915/61862381-…
    shop around maybe AliExpress
    Pump 3/4 then finish off with the supplied pump as the small pump doesn’t have enough pressure to finish the job.

  • umoddbro on 20/10/2022 - 19:24

    What's costco return policy like?

  • zaphy on 20/10/2022 - 19:29
    +14

    that's a paddlin'

  • coalchris on 20/10/2022 - 19:30
    +2

    Bought this at full price from Catch during the lockdowns (because it was always sold out in Australia). It's a decent fix if you want to kayak but don't have roof-racks for a hard-shell kayak. But I found that it wasn't very good for more open waters with waves or in large rivers where boats/ferries send wakes outwards. Feels like you're paddling a lot but not getting far. Just problems of inflatables vs. hard-shell maybe. It was pretty good at a lake or small river though!

    • FeZZa21 on 20/10/2022 - 20:18

      Regarding the paddling but not getting far, did you use the skeg?

      • coalchris on 21/10/2022 - 00:29

        Yes. Although once in a river we forgot to put the skeg on and it just made it hard to steer straight, each paddle gave us a bit of turning power right/left. It didn't affect the propulsion of each paddle (we were still mostly going straight). As far as I understand, that's what skegs are intended to do anyways haha

        • FeZZa21 on 21/10/2022 - 12:06
          +1

          Yes true, I didn't put it on the first time and felt like I wasn't going anywhere lol

    • witsa on 20/10/2022 - 21:37

      How much space does it take up and is it much with to set up and pack afterwards?

      • coalchris on 21/10/2022 - 00:41
        +2

        It comes in a big bag. Dimensions are about 70cm x 60cm x 50cm. The fabric is a bit thin and doesn't come with shoulder straps, so it's quite tiring carrying far distances like a shopping bag, and a bit worried some day the bag will just break. Would recommend parking as close as possible to the water, or just drive and drop it off near water and then find parking after while your paddling companion starts setting up the boat and paddles. First time might take 30 min to figure out how everything works, but afterwards it only takes like 5 min with electric pump? The provided hand pump was a bit faulty and I needed to re-assemble it for it to work. But it's tiring pumping hard for 3-5 min so recommend just getting a portable electric pump for ~$30 online, you'll save like 3 min set-up + 5 min pack-up (get bi-directional electric pump to pump air back out) each time you go paddling. Hardest part is trying to fit everything back in the bag. If you have some random space to put stuff, can be easier to just leave the paddles out of the bag, then you save another few min each time for set-up/pack-up.

  • klonky on 20/10/2022 - 19:36

    I was hoping for a price drop!

  • Michaelz101 on 20/10/2022 - 19:50
    +1

    We bought this during Covid. My wife and my younger son tipped over when strong winds suddenly picked up. Be sure you balance the weight and would personally be careful during windy weather.

  • Yummy on 20/10/2022 - 19:57

    Perfect for the flo…. Oh wait, too early?

  • bennybaubles on 20/10/2022 - 20:16
    -2

    For stability go for the https://duckduckgo.com/y.js?ad_domain=&ad_provider=bing&ad_t…
    K2 explorer. It’s wider but slower than this one.

    • UncleRico on 20/10/2022 - 21:03
      +4

      Er, this is the wider Explorer model.

      The one you linked in the Challenger which is narrower and sleeker but less stable.

  • jimbler on 20/10/2022 - 20:28
    +2

    Just stick to the shallows and you'll be A-okay.

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-11-15/kayaker-escapes-shark…

  • ju2au on 20/10/2022 - 22:01
    +8

    Got this kayak last year from an Amazon deal on OzBargain.

    Still in it's un-opened Amazon box. My New Year Resolution (upcoming) will be to finally take it out for a spin on a local lake this coming Summer. I'd probably should avoid buying stuff I normally don't use but it was on sale.

    • Naigrabzo on 21/10/2022 - 09:54

      Wait for next pandemic and sell it for profit still in box.

    • ihbh on 21/10/2022 - 11:46
      +1

      Got it on Prime Day a couple of months ago. Haven't opened it either but the plan was to open and use it in summer when La Nina goes away, which it doesn't look like doing at the moment.

      Note re use on lakes - check for blue green algae and association with motor neuron disease.

      • UncleRico on 21/10/2022 - 19:36

        I'm just burnin' doin' the neuron disease!

  • Andos86 on 20/10/2022 - 23:36
    +1

    I bought 2 of these in the last sale. One got a puncture when I put it down on a river bank with a twig in the sand. Hole was in spot that makes patching difficult - the provided patches didn't cut it. Kids used once and haven't been keen since. Regret the impulse buy - your mileage may vary.

    • ihbh on 21/10/2022 - 07:54

      Thanks for sharing. Will check for crap on the ground when placing on land.

    • Naigrabzo on 21/10/2022 - 09:54

      damn. That's dissapointing.

    • crentist on 23/10/2022 - 13:44
      +2

      The provided patches are massively crap. Get a bottle of Gorilla Glue from bunnings. Works great on my K1, and would suit odd spots.

      I have a bunch of patches, tapes, and glues, and have ended up using none of them for a couple of small punctures. Just poured on some gorilla glue and it's held up great for a bunch more outings without any retouching.
      Even seemed better without any patch at all, although this would depend on size of the hole.

      I thought gorilla glue was just a brand of super glue, but it's actually some water cured, expanding goop that dries into something flexible. So it's perfect for patching holes on inflatables. Also sticks to the pvc better than anything else I've seen.
      There's a clear version, but who knows what they had to change. Go for the original orange stuff.

      • Andos86 on 23/10/2022 - 19:50

        Thanks for the tip, will try it!

  • Naigrabzo on 21/10/2022 - 09:55
    +2

    Mine has been used once which means that I paid about $150 for one kayak ride.

    If I use it two more times, I can break even. After that it's pure profit.

    • coalchris on 21/10/2022 - 20:28
      +1

      Exactly this! Was looking at how to use NSW Discover vouchers ages ago and it was $50 on discount for a 2-3 hour rental kayak session (usually $70-ish).
      Just buy one of these and go a few times.

  • y on 21/10/2022 - 12:12

    I got one of these during lockdown in Melbourne and have enjoyed using it, but kinda wish I got 2 of the single person ones instead which would be more nimble

    • djshitu on 21/10/2022 - 13:41

      Would you mind sharing where you used it? And also are you first time or seasoned kayaker? Is it too hard to use inflatables for the novice?

      • zealmax on 21/10/2022 - 14:13
        +2

        Its really easy to setup. Doesn't take much effort to inflate. If you want something faster and more sturdy I would recommend the Intex Excursion K2. Difference significant.

        • maf101 on 21/10/2022 - 15:54
          +2

          We bought the Intex Excursion pro and took it out on Lake Somerset twice this week. It was my first time kayaking. It was easy to use.

      • y on 22/10/2022 - 14:41
        +1

        On the Yarra in Kew (Bellbird Park has a kayak launch area, near the flying fox colony). It's easy to use if you're reasonably fit and feels sturdy and pretty stable in the water, was never worried about it capsizing. Also on the Murray river while camping near Echuca.

  • isthisreallife22 on 21/10/2022 - 15:48

    Big enough for 2 small adults and a small child <10yo ?

    • zealmax on 21/10/2022 - 17:33

      I wouldn't risk it. Safety first and always wear a life jacket.

    • coalchris on 21/10/2022 - 20:25
      +1

      If your child sits on your lap the whole time, sure. But it's gonna be uncomfortable and you might cap-size due to unbalanced weight on the boat. The specs also say like 200kg max. It felt okay with 2 adults in mine, total 120kg. An extra kid should be fine weight-wise.

  • djshitu on 27/10/2022 - 11:19

    Got mine delivered yesterday. Waiting for sun to shine!

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