Pelican Argo 100XR - Premium Sit-in Recreational Kayak - Lightweight one Person Kayak - 10 ft

This kayak is very comfortable, lightweight, well made, and tracks well, for the price. It’s not built for speed, but is very stable in the water. I’m happy with my purchase. Update: I paddled for a 15 mile day trip on a large lake in this kayak. This boat handled large 2 to 3 foot wakes from big power boats like a champ! I have lower back problems, but this adjustable seat was comfortable all day. Dry storage area stayed dry. I’m a 5’10” female, and I love this little boat! Can’t wait to do another long day trip in it!

We ordered two kayaks and have only taken them out once due to weather, but they are so much better than our inflatable ones. There were very easy to put on our wheeled carriers to take across the street to the lake. We can easily take them up a hill, to my delight! (I'm a 67-year-old female.) Amazon's delivery and customer service was superb. They fit both of us well. I am 5’4” with a thin build. My husband is 6’2” who is also thin. He has no problem getting in and out. His pedals still have one more notch to go. Mine are almost all the way up. Of the two kayaks, one was perfect and the other one came damaged at the stern. It had a large dint, but we didn't notice it right away. Amazon agreed to replace it. A week later, the replacement came, and it was also dinted at the same spot. The drivers took both dinted kayaks back. A few hours later they canceled the order. I reordered it again, by then the price had dropped $60.00. No complaints there! A few days later they delivered an undamaged kayak. Overall, the experience was painless, and it helped that I saved some money. Anybody who buys one of these kayaks should thoroughly check it before the drivers leave. All the drivers were very courteous and helped unwrap the kayaks and turned them over so I could inspect them. Though there were a few hiccups, I am happy with Amazon and the kayaks. Now we just have to wait for spring.

This is a great little boat for a casual paddle down the stream- which is what I wanted it for. I bought it largely for the seat and have not been disappointed; it is very comfortable! The boat is short and relatively flat so it is very stable in the water, but because of that also does not track super well and is relatively slow. It's not very heavy, so with a little practice I am able to lift it up and down off the rack on my car (crosstrek) by myself (5'5'' woman); I find that parking next to a curb helps with this. I would recommend it for the casual paddler, or anyone who needs better back support than the typical kayak seat offers!

I love this kayak <3 I've been a paddleboarder for awhile now and recently decided I wanted to try kayaking. My vehicle does not have a roof rack and I was nervous about trying to take it on and off by myself easily since I'm not very strong. I have a standard minivan so I was really hoping I could just throw it in the back of my van for easy transport. When I first got it I was blown away by just how pretty it was but it look BIG, I had my doubts but it actually fits perfectly into my van with the 3rd row and 2nd row middle seat down, I can even still see all three mirrors easily because of the narrow bow! I can get this kayak, my two kids, myself + another adult, and 3 uninflated paddleboards into the van for a fun family adventure day! After some practice I also discovered I can somewhat easily hoist it over my shoulder (balancing the padded part on the shoulder) and carry it shorter distances, and I am not very strong!. Love the dry bag and convenience of the phone holder. Cockpit is large enough I can easily take my my 8 year old in it as well...I actually haven't gotten the chance to use it solo yet but it's already so easy to paddle even with the extra weight! The chair is sooooo comfortable, and easy to take in and out for chilling at the beach when your not out in the water. I even used it as a gaming chair one , lol! Recommend!

I am a total beginner and purchased this kayak because I needed something well built and not wobbly. I was very impressed with the quality of this kayak. My first time out I fell in love with it. Very sturdy and not easy to top over. It is a bit heavy for me to carry but when you have quality it is expected. Any beginner I would recommend this kayak. It is top quality and worth the price. I always say you get what you pay for, I highly recommend this kayak.

I have had the older sister of this kayak, the Pelican Premium Pioneer 100XR Angler Kayak, for the last 3 years. I bought this one for my girlfriend so we can go kayaking together. (Honestly I would have gotten this one for myself had I known about it before 3 yrs ago) There are only 2 differences between them. Available colors, which has no effect on performance, and the Premium Pioneer 100XR Angler Kayak ,as the name hints, has fishing rod holders which also does not effect performance. It is my 3rd Kayak so I have a little bit of experience with them. The most important thing is that it tracks well. Tracking is a boats ability to stay on course. This Kayak does that fairly well. I'd give tracking 4/5 *. The 2nd most important thing is comfort. You want a comfortable seat or after 30-40 minutes on the water your lower back is gonna start to get sore. This Kayak has a comfortable seat which is removable and can be used as a beach chair. It's also nice because it doesn't sit flesh with the bottom so if water gets in your not sitting in it the rest of your trip. The 3rd thing you want to look for is light weight. This Kayak is around 40lbs. This is important because the water is not always close to parking. Color is something you should consider. Get what you like but bright colors are a good choice as they help make you more visible to other boats. I enjoy catching sunset so om often paddling back when it's starting to get dark. One really nice feature I really like about this Kayak is the adjustable foot rest. Im 6'2" so really tall. The leg rest are also greatly appreciated. I glued a pool noodle on my last Kayak due to a lack of the leg rest. The final thing to consider is size. A shorter Kayak, such as this one, is much easier to store and makes it lighter. A longer Kayak will usually have better tracking. This one is good for its length but it would theoretically have better tracking if it was made longer. One more thing. This Kayak is difficult to capsize. You have to really try to fall out intentionally. So if falling out is a fear, fear not as this Pelican has your back . Unrelated to a review I advise people to practice climbing back in the Kayak from swimming in shallow water. Master this then falling out won't seem so threatening. I personally like to jump out on hot days in the middle of a lake and swim around my kayak. I know this was a long review but I tried to be helpful as I can.

I am a beginner Kayaker and I chose this model because of the comfortable 'fishing seat' and the amenities like adjustable foot pedals, water resistant rear hatch, paddle holder, water holder, phone holder and front bungees. For recreational kayaking these make for a really comfortable and relaxing experience. I've been out for 3 hours so far and no back pain. When the seat is removed, the kayak is even lighter and as a 5'4" 160 pound woman who works out I'm able to carry it and get it on the roof of my sedan fairly easily. Now for the safety warning - this kayak has a large and roomy cockpit but be aware that these types of recreational kayaks are very difficult to get back into if you capsize and fill with water quickly. I just did a rescue class with some instructors. With more expensive touring and whitewater kayaks that have a 'skirt' you can learn to 'flip' the kayak. Another technique is to purchase an inflatable or foam 'Paddle Float' (NRS and Harmony are good brands). You have to inflate the paddle float and put it on one end of the paddle and use it as an 'outrigger' to hoist yourself back onto the Kayak. The instructors were doubtful that the Paddle Float technique would even work given the amount of water my Argo took on. Leaving the alternative: grab the end of the kayak and swim to shore. Oh, you also have to purchase a 'bilge pump' if you take on smaller amounts of water and need to get rid of it. I recently read that 75% if kayaking fatalities are brand new recreational kayakers with less than 10 hours in the water. This can be a dangerous hobby if the following are not taken into consideration: 1 - always wear a PFD (Lifejacket). Even if you can swim, if you are stuck in a large body of water that is higher than neck deep, your energy will give out. Most kayaking fatalities involve people who didn't wear one. 2 - buy a kayak safety kit (Bilge Pump, Paddle Float, Whistle) and take a safety class. When you fall out of a kayak it can be really disorienting and scary and the more practice you have, the better 3 - find a kayak group on Meetup or Facebook to go on trips with - you will get a lot of good tips and members of the group will be able to help you if you have an emergency. 4 - cold water can kill you quickly. Study what water temperatures are unsafe (60 degrees and below). Stay close to shore when you kayak so that if you capsize you have a greater chance of being able to reach shore. Do not kayak in cold water unless you have proper gear (wetsuit/drysuit) and a trained buddy. 5 - get in shape and learn to swim. If you capsize you need to be strong and agile in order to get back in and if you can't you will need to swim to shore with your boat in tow (or leave it behind).

My kayak was delivered on April 4, but today was my 1st opportunity to use it. There were some issues with Amazon delivery. The kayak was scheduled to be delivered on a Tuesday, but I was notified on that Monday that it would be delayed until Thursday. Then on Wednesday, I was notified that the kayak was damaged in shipping and it would be replaced with another one. So, I received the replacement on the following Monday. The kayak was wrapped in heavy plastic and to my surprise it was in perfect condition. No scrapes/dents and everything was included. I applaud Amazon for delivering in great condition albeit a week late. This is only my 2nd time on a kayak with the first being a rental a few years ago. I went solo so it was somewhat of a learning experience/challenge loading, unloading and carrying to the water. I’m a 58 yr old male 5’9” and 165lbs, so the kayak was a bit cumbersome for me to get into the water. I’m sure this will improve as I get more experience handling the kayak. Once in the water, it was great. It was comfortable and stable. I was on the water for about 2 hrs and had no worries about tipping even when dealing with the wakes from power boats. I can’t wait until the air and water temperature are warmer.