What does this mean?Pros & Cons
Pros
Backpack system is great, this inflates and deflates quickly. Riviera has all boston valves for 3 main sections, k2 only has 2 which is awkward.
Two seater canoe is a good value for the money. Good value for money.
Very stable in the water even from the bow waves from the steamers.
The 'back-pack system' works well to strap-up the rolled boat. Packing it away is easy and the backpack system is neat.
It's not for the serious kayaker but for the moment suits us for some fun on the river. It keeps it position above the waterline it feels very reliable. Used it loads of times on rivers, and nearshore at sea.
Cons
This kayak is really no more than a toy. If you want to have a splash around and don't really care about performance then this kayak is for you. It can only be used as a toy and not to be taken seriously.
The base sags even when the lightest of people are using it. The seats are faulty, after blowing them up once every time we tried again the inflators came out. The black rims at front and the back are not inflatable.
Highlights
Quality
The ones supplied with the kayak slot together so they are great for getting into the luggage and we used them as 2 single rat... Read More
Not sure what the difference is with the more expensive ones but this seems to be more than adequate for the job
However as with a few commenters my initial order had a fault with the bottom section valve the replacement also suffered the s... Read More
I was drawn to the quality reputation of the brand and the fact this had the inherent ability to be carried like a rucksack whi... Read More
Price
But all in all im pleased enough with my purchase taking in the price
Competitiveness
Bought 2 inflatable canoes intex explorer k2 and used sevylor riviera 2p
Back pack idea a bit of a gimmick
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- This product had a total of 591 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 8 2022.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Good for the price but faulty floor bung causes air deflation
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
However as with a few commenters my initial order had a fault with the bottom section valve the replacement also suffered the same issue so we decided to work out how to fix it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
With a gentle pull on the valve seal you just need to loosen it sufficiently to let the air in but not so much it impacts its ability to seal once inflated
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Only negative comment was the drain plug was difficult to fit
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Takes a while to work out the unhelpful instructions
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It reinforces the adage buy cheap buy twice as i now have a cheap oar i wish i hadnt got with the boat
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It is only the oars and the badly sitedfiddly seat valves that i am not giving it the full 5 but it it should be more a 4
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
First comment you need a skeg buy the skeg otherwise directional travel is nigh on impossible
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