Spotlight Pick
Youth Kayak - 6ft Yellow
4.6 / 5
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
Product Breakdown
Lifetime Youth Wave Kayak (Paddle Included), Blue, 6'
4.6 / 5
Lifetime Youth Wave Kayak (Paddle Included). perfect kayak for kids 5 and up with molded finger handles on each side for ease in carrying.
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Description
What We Like
- The building was put together with high-quality components.
- Long-lasting and resistant to the force of blows
- Very stable
- It is simple to maneuver.
- A swim-up deck at the rear of the vessel
- There are a variety of footrest placements to accommodate the various kayaking techniques.
What To Consider
- It is not possible to add a seat to this kayak
01does it come with a seat pad and back? is it necessary. doesn't look very comfortable for long trips. if no, which brand would fit the best?+
A seat back would render the swim up deck on the back of this kayak useless. My kiddos have zero problems with no seat back. They prefer it over the kayaks that do have them. A simple boat seat cushion from Walmart can be placed to pad the seat and will also float if the child (by some off chance) flips the boat. Mine has only done it once and it took some serious goofing off in some rapids to accomplish the boat flip
02Does this come with the paddle?+
I ordered the pink one and it did, it is a two piece paddle that comes apart in the middle with a "push button" to store.
03Would this be suitable for river kayaking?+
My 7 year old has taken it down a river with small Rapids. Most of it depends on the age of children that are on it and their comfort level on the river. Adults have no balance on it.
04Where can I order a replacement plug?+
Scud plugs are super easy to buy here on Amazon. Just search ;)
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