Sevylor Kanu aufblasbar Tahiti Plus Faltkajak, 2+1 Personen, 363 x 88 cm

Bought this kayak for use on the Thames with my 6 year old son. Wanted a 2+1 / 3 seater to enable us to have plenty of room for taking food and drink and other bits and pieces for our "expeditions"! The boat comes neatly packed in a single box and doesn't come with any accesories, so to get going you'll need a good pump, some paddles, life jackets/bouyancy aids and I recommend a skeg (more on this later). I would also recommend a practice inflation in the garden before you take it on the water - it'll cut down your prep time at the water's edge and you'll be able to fiddle with seat positions, etc. In terms of prep it really does inflate in about 5 minutes, however by the time you've inflated seats, tied down your kit, put paddles together, etc, then a realistic "car boot to launch" time is probably 15 to 20 minutes. Still very good!Being an inflatable you're not going to want to scrape it down a slipway, but it's so stable that launches from a low dock or bank or getting in from the shallows are easy (even juggling a 6 year old at the same time). Based on other reviews I bought a Sevylor official skeg to fit on the stern of the boat, which it does easily. It does track nicely with one fitted, especially with the paddling power difference between dad in the back and son up front. When little one was having a rest I found it paddled very nicely, responding well to a long, efficient stroke, and it turns on a sixpence. I haven't tried it without a skeg but I can imagine it would be less efficient with two paddlers. The PVC material it's made of is fairly thick and gives you some confidence - I get the feeling it would be fine bumping slow up against blunt obstacles like stumps/roots on the river bank. It's certainly robust enough to bump up against a jetty or other smooth(ish) surface. The inflation indicators are a boon - in the recent very hot weather it enabled me to keep an eye on the pressures in the side tubes whilst paddling on the river under very hot sun and let a little bit out of one side that had crept up a bit higher than the other. Spray skirts fore and aft make for handy storage for a few bits, although I find that ditching the centre seat but fitting its webbing strap in place gives a very good anchor point you can strap a small cooler, dry bag, etc to. For river use I also knot a rope on to the bow carry handle, and I have made a home-made paddle leash for my son's paddle in case it goes overboard (some paracord and a carabiner can clip to the eyelets the spray deck fasteners use. The seats aren't the most comfortable, it's true. I might look for another seating option for me there. If you are taller, try inflating the seats fully, and pushing the seat base right back under the back. I found this gave better support but only for a while - a bum shuffle backwards is required at regular intervals to regain lower back support. Again the stability of the craft means this is no problem. Because the boat flexes it handles wash from larger craft with no problems - in fact you get an interesting rollercoaster effect which my son loves so we keep "surfing" wake! This boat is maneouverable enough to handle a busy river easily, and it's larger size and open nature gives you a bit more presence. It's quite wde so you may want to consider a longer paddle to clear the side tubes if you are shorter but I'm happy with this as a trade for the extra stability. All-in-all this is a great family boat, but I would think 2 adults and a child a bit of a squash. 2 adults or 1 and a child will have a great time messing about on the water. 3 or 4 hour river trips with a lunch stop are no problem if you have a little bit of paddling fitness and with a set of lightweight paddles my six year old can help out in between resting and watching the wildlife. A recommended purchase especially as Amazon's price is currently extremely keen.

Great kayak, literally takes minutes to set up and put away. Took it out on the water with a couple of friends, can take three grown adults (providing two of them are skinny) with myself being 14 stones and my two friends having a combined weight of 20 stones the kayak stood the test. I would give the Tahiti plus 5 stars if it wasn't for one terrible flaw which has tarnished my gleeful thoughts towards sevylor. At some point during the deflating, bailing and putinbootofcar process, the valve for the hull was lost. This wasn't noticed until a few weeks later when it was time for the good ship's second voyage. A bit of a pain, but I thought 'no problem', I'll just pay the tenner and get the packet of two boston valves which 'fit any sevylor kayak'. For some absurd reason the valve for the hull of the kayak is a different size to the 'all healing' boston valves. I contacted sevylor and was told that they no longer stock the Tahiti plus and that I would have to search online for the desired valve.... Well I have searched online and can't find the valve which fits the hull. If anyone has had a similar problem I would greatly appreciate advice on how to fix this. Thankfully it does still float without inflating the hull, however with three bums protruding from the bottom of the kayak, the ribbed effect creates a hell of a lot of drag. Furthermore, without the support of an inflated hull I fear it's only a matter of time before the Tahiti plus becomes a venus fly trap.

IMPORTANT TIP: ------------------------ If you don't intend to go kayaking with "passengers", I recommend one of this kayak's "baby brothers" (basically the single-seat versions) as they are more compact, lighter, and therefore more portable. If, however, you intend to take friends/family out... this is the best I've come across (and I've tried about 6 others) Let's start with the packaging and work from there: The kayak comes in a reasonably-sized box, and is folded inside it along with a multi-lingual "manual" (nothing to it really) and puncture repair kit (more on that later). Since the entire package is wrapped in a transparent plastic bag inside the box, removal from the box is very simple. Okay, let's get on to the product itself: Before we get to the boat, it's worth noting (as others have said) that you need to buy a pump for it! The Sevylor 2x2Ltr double-action hand pump is simply brilliant for inflating this product, and total inflation time is under 5 minutes once you've had a practise. Also, it doesn't come with the paddles, so you'll need to buy those separately (lots of options out there, so take your pick really) Simple: ------------- Remove the kayak from the package and release the two straps (not the velcro ones, the ones running through the compression locks) and unroll the boat. You'll note the blue section on the outside of the roll unfolds in the opposite direction to the rest of the boat itself, so consider this when orienting the thing if you're inflating it at the side of a river or lake! You need about 4 meters of jetty or suitable ground (no broken glass or anything that'll cut the material) to set up in. With the boat unrolled, locate the inflation valve for the bottom section (at the rear of the kayak) and inflate this first. Now, on the side pontoons there are very cool inflate/deflate valves. Make sure the valves' bottom sections are screwed in nice and tight (mine arrived loose so I had difficulty inflating the pontoons the first time I tried, but quickly found the problem and tightened up the deflate valve caps). With the deflate valve caps tightened up, open up the inflate valves (which are part of the same valve assemblies ON TOP OF the deflate valves) and use your pump to inflate them. If you're using the Sevylor 2x2Ltr hand pump (recommended) simply inflate the pontoons until there is significant resistence on the pump (you'll know it when you feel it) then close up the valves securely (unlike some of the other valves, the side pontoon valves are pressure-sealed and air won't escape when you disconnect the pump). Now inflate the splash guard covers on the ends of the kayak. You don't need to use the pump for this, as a single lung full of air will inflate them fully. Now, be careful here because you'll find they want to deflate immediately as soon as you stop blowing into them (slightly annoying). To prevent this, push the valve firmly before you release your lips (or pump if you're using one) and keep it held firmly down while closing the valves (this applies to the seats - discussed further down - too) Now fold the two inflated end pieces (the blue sections) over the ends of the boat, attach them to the slide locks on each side of the boat and be sure to secure the shotcord (elastic cord) around each of the attachment points (this'll keep the splash guards in place and prevent water getting into the kayak on the ends). Now comes the seats (which as others have said aren't exactly "brilliant", but not too bad once you've figured out how they work and get used to them. Inflate the seats (I recommend using a pump for this, and you'll need to press the valves firmly down before you release the pump to prevent sudden deflation) you're going to use, then ensure that the straps attaching them to the kayak aren't twisted. Orient them towards the front of the kayak... you'll know they're facing the right way when the straps go BEHIND the seat backs! Now here's a tip! The splash cover on the rear of the kayak contains a velcro-locking compartment on its underside. Place the puncture kit inside there and close it up nicely. This way, should you get a puncture while out on the water, you stand at least SOME chance of being able to seal it up (be that on the water or on land at the lake/riverside. Tough: ------------- The material is very rugged, and resistant to an impressive amount of abrasion (brushing up against rocks, roots, riverbed and even wooden jettys). I watched a video on YouTube before buying this one of a man in this kayak's baby brother (identical materials and construction, but smaller with only one seat) taking it through some rapids on a very fast-moving river. He brushed past lots of rocks and the thing held perfectly (no leaks). Properly inflated, this kayak DOES NOT bend badly when you step into it (most inflatable boats do, and that's a bad thing). You can adjust your position confidently... but if the kayak does want to fold or warp where the weight is concentrated, it means you haven't inflated it properly (so pull it out of the water and add some air to the three main sections before taking it out into open waters) Stable: ------------- As I mentioned above, assuming you've properly inflated the kayak, it doesn't want to warp or bend when you get into or out of it (or when adjusting your position). It's remarkably stable (even when you're leaning to asist a rapid turn) and even if you did somehow roll it over, because it's inflatable it'll continue to float even if the interior filled with water. That's a good advantage to have if you have a tendency to roll kayaks (though the better solution would be to seek training to help you learn how to be more stable) It sits higher in the water than wooden and fiberglass kayaks (makes sense... it's inflatable with a flat kiel) but because it has a flat kiel, it isn't as prone to rolling as wooden/fiberglass traditional kayaks. Fun: ------------- Well, if you've ever been kayaking or boating before, you already know it's fun. If you haven't and this is your first attempt... you're going to seriously enjoy it! With it being so fast and simple to get this kayak ready for the water, and with it being so tough and stable... you'll be able to relax and enjoy your time on the water without worrying about sinking or ending up in the drink. Bonus: ------------- It packs so small that it fits easily into a car boot (I actually strap mine to the pillion seat of my motorbike). Solid kayaks require either a trailer or a roof rack... so this is a huge plus! It's not particularly heavy (weighs less than 15kg, and feels substancially lighter than that when pulling it out of the water) It rolls up into a sort-of "backpack" you can carry on your back (though I wouldn't recommend it as it's not terribly comfortable to carry in such a way). Fortunately the backpack straps are adjustable enough that you can carry it like a duffelbag (easier to do, more comfortable). Get to know the kayak before you take it out to use. I unpacked it on my front lawn and spent about half an hour getting used to it (inflating it and figuring out what's what). That way you won't feel pressured by the desire to get it in the water (which can lead you to miss important things, and compromise your safety) With two people aboard, there's a lot of extra room for carrying a picnic (or even camping gear). The max rated load is 200kg, but (though obviously you should use your best judgement as your experience may vary) I've had around 250kg in it and it still sat high in the water (without incident). Remember if you're going out as two adults and one child, place one adult at the front, one at the back, and the child in the middle (optimal boyancy). Enjoy :)

très bien. déjà utilisé 20 fois. Le canoë tient bien à 2 adultes et un enfant sur un lac. Seul déception, pas de rame ni de gonfleur. Je vous conseil de prendre un gonfleur électrique plus un manuel pour arriver à la bonne pression

L’ho trovata grande, molto comoda e spaziosa soprattutto per un adulto con due bambini. I tubolari non vanno appoggiati su terreni che la possano bucare come è successo a me, meglio appoggiata sul fondo.. il kit di riparazione è in dotazione ma manca la colla. Comunque ottimo acquisto!!

funkar och är stabil.

Perfektes Boot obwohl ich zuvor nie ein Kajak hatte und nur Erfahrung mit Schlauchboot vorhanden war..es ist wendig und schnell im Wasser und sehr leicht zu händeln- wie erwähnt fehlte mir jegliche Erfahrung- ich wollte bei dem ♡WUNDERVOLLEN SOMMER 2018 ♡ einfach nur per bezahlbarem Boot aufs Wasser 🛶!! Es ist tatsächlich in Minutenschnelle aufgeblasen via Hubpumpe - man braucht auf jeden Fall eine 2te Person die es mit zum Wasser trägt - es sei denn man kann es am Uferrand aufblasen- dann geht es auch alleine! Es ist einfach TRAUMHAFT wie Pfeilschnell das Schätzchen durchs Wasser saust ohne das man sich groß anstrengen muß!! Das war die BESTE INVESTITION(!!!) die ich seid langem getätigt habe!! Natürlich gibt es einen kleinen Wermutstropfen..muß meinen Vorrednern Recht geben : Die SITZE sind grottig und taugen nicht viel ..hab sie beim 2ten Mal nicht mehr aufgepustet aber ich fand es auch so bequem genug im Kajak..Ich würde es SOFORT wieder kaufen und kann es auf JEDEN FALL weiter empfehlen

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