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Coleman 1-Person Deluxe Kayak- Blue | 
 enlarge | Brand: Coleman
Category: Sports
Buy New: $80.89
Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 128211
Color: Yellow
Media: Misc.
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 395
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16
Dimensions (in): 1 x 0.4 x 0.2
MPN: 5995A601
UPC: 076501596724
EAN: 0076501596724
ASIN: B000DLB992
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Made By: Coleman | | • | Model Number: 5995B601 | | • | See Description |
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Product Description
1-person capacity. Supports up to 395 lbs. of weight. Tough 22 gauge PVC for puncture resistance. Dual tracking fins for easy steering. Recessed storage compartment with secure cargo net. Inflated size: 80''x30''. Kayak paddle included.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Most fun I've had in a long time July 17, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
The one I bought is green and black - looks good in the water. I first look this kayak (dingy really) out into the Gulf of Mexico. The swells were two two three feet and the harder I paddled the behinder I got. I thought I had made a bad purchase but then I took the dingy into Clearwater Bay with much calmer waters and I'm having the time of my life.
Paddling is slow going - 2 to 3 miles per hour at most but I've gone a couple of miles and back all along the bay. I bought a Coleman pump that runs on 4D batteries and I can inflate and deflate it five times before I need to change batteries. This kayak is the best $70 I've ever spent. Great exercise too.
 A wet ride was had by all June 18, 2006
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Well, if you read my review of the Coleman sit-inside kayak, if I had to choose between the sit-on-top and the sit-inside version of these inflatables, I'd choose th sit-inside every time. Because unless you weigh under 100 lbs., you are going to have a very wet ride on the SOT.
Aside from that this didn't seem to quite have the speed or stability of the sit-inside (and I wouldn't consider either one FAST by any stretch of the imagination). I took both kayaks out under the same conditions on the same day, on a lake with no breeze.
The main thing this kayak has going for it is the price! If you just use it two or three times, it's a whole lot cheaper than renting a kayak, but you just will not get the same performance as a hard shell.
If you need an incentive to get outside and get a bit of exercise, it's great for a leisurely day of paddling on still water. I wouldn't recommend this for any kind of tidal waters -stick to lakes and ponds that have minimal motor boat traffic. Stash a couple bottles of gatorade under the cargo net and you're good to go.
Also, I'd suggest that you wear a life preserver because the canvas simply isn't as heavy as some of the more expensive inflatable kayaks on the market.
The paddle could stand to be a bit longer and I would strongly recommend buying a battery operated pump to accompany this boat. It will easily inflate in under five minutes once you are familiar with the procedure. You'll always have a few onlookers while blowing this boat up and you might actually wind up selling a few on the Coleman.
If you're looking for a serious kayak, get a hard shell. If you just want a quick trip on the water every now and then and aren't looking too deeply at performance, this would probably serve you just fine. Just make sure you bring a dry pair of shorts!
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