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WONITAGO Carbon Kayak Paddles
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Best Choice Kids Kayak - 6' Sports Kayak for Active Outdoor Fun
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Best Choice Products Sports 6' Kids Kayak
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Do you need plugs to keep the water out? No scuppers, but there is a plug in the back of the boat to drain it in case any water gets in.
Is the backrest removable? Yup
Would this be too heavy for a 5-year-old to paddle? No, I bought this for my 6-year-old and it was too small and flimsy. I think it would be fine for a 3 or 4-year-old. Also, it broke in 1/2 the 2nd time she used it. Thank goodness I had purchased a separate youth paddle on Amazon and she uses it with no problem. I think you can buy the kayak with no paddle for less and then buy a separate paddle.
How long is the paddle? Paddle is 50 inches, not adjustable and frankly, junk. Buy a decent aluminum for around 30 to 40 bucks and you will be fine.
No scuppers, but there is a plug in the back of the boat to drain it in case any water gets in.
Yup
no, I bought this for my 6yr old and it was too small and flimsy. I think it would be fine for a 3 or 4 yr old. Also, it broke in 1/2 the 2nd time she used it. Thank goodness I had purchased a separate youth paddle on amazon and she uses it with no problem. I think you can buy the kayak with no paddle for less and then buy a separate paddle.
Paddle is 50 inches, not adjustable and frankly, junk. Buy a decent aluminum for around 30 to 40 bucks and you will be fine.
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