Has anyone used this in rough water? How does it perform in rapids?
1633984
It preforms okay, the only reason its not ideal is because it is rather heavy. If a carbon paddle is out of your price range buy this.
1306845
I would not use it in fast water. It's rated class 1 river but is really ok for just lakes or still water river calm waters. Craig
124560
I've used my 2-person Coleman on the new paddling trail on the Colorado near Columbus. There's a shallow section of what I'd call Class-.25 rapids--not much more than ripples in fairly slow water, but still a step above flat water-- and the kayak did fine. The sit-on-top Colemans are somewhat wider than the Sevys so they may be a bit less maneuverable, but I've been very impressed with the Coleman's durability.
108896
I just had this kayak in the river for the first time yesterday and it was very durable! The river was very low in many spots so I had to navigate around and over many rocks. I was unsure of how it would handle over the rocks, but I didn't have any issues.
1150537
I have never gone Kayaking with it, but it performed well with limited water exposure (i.e. rain storm).
600541
Hey Autumn! I purchased this tube last summer and have taken it down the river quite a few times. I've run into low hanging trees, shallow rocks, and the occasional fallen branch and NEVER had a problem. I'm always nervous that it's going to pop, especially when the river inevitably pushes us into the thick low hanging trees, but like I said NO ISSUES. It is definitely made out of a more durable material than like pool toys or the kinds of cheap floaties Walmart sells. It's a great purchase
1684873
To be honest - I have no tried it. I only use it when I am drifting in pretty shallow waters. Sorry I am no help.
2281364
We have only used it going down the Chena River in Fairbanks Alaska. A very mild river. I have also floated the Colorado River In Nevada and I would definitely use it on that river. There is so much room and very easy to maneuver. It's very sturdy.
2248719
I would not use in a fast flowing river. If the water was high and no rock it would be fine.
416361
This has a Class 1 river rating. It is not for use in rough water, white water, rapids or open ocean.
2063950
I used it in canoe this summer about 15 times - and for about 4-6 hrs each time. I had no problems with the strap giving out or even loosening up. I actually like to adjust it forward and back to give my back a different position every now and then while fishing. Adjustment is fast and easy and only take one hand. I am only 165 pounds, but the seat is rugged. I bet you won't have any problems with it.
43073
I found a two way pump for under $20 that works great. The rod holder it comes with is fine (although a but small) and it has plenty of storage. You might consider a small dry bag for a phone or camera, etc. I've had it on the river (nothing over class 3 rapids) and on the lake and it's plenty sturdy and doesn't leak a bit.
1551510
For this price, this is an excellent inflatable kayak. Used it last spring on a river with ice flows still on it and it handled very well with 2 of us in it paddling up, down and across stream as needed to avoid ice.. I don't see any reason it wouldn't work in salt water.
711269
Stacey, I rolled my kayak in rapids and was caught up in a fallen tree for almost a half hour. The bag was completely filled with water. To be fair, I don't think I had compressed all of the air out of the bag when I rolled it up and snapped it shut, but the camera was a total loss. I'm not sure that it was meant for such extreme conditions, but I'll never take an expensive camera in this bag again through rapids.
1115205
I use it kayaking. It gets, and stays, wet. No problem. I think it's a great devise.
531122
I've never used it on a calm sea but I have used it in some minor rapids and it held up very well. I will say the oars that are included are pretty flimsy so you might want to invest in some aluminum ones or just higher quality ones in general. Its an excellent little fishing boat.
651493
We have only used ours in a pool. If there were few waves I suppose it would be ok however in rough waters I wouldn't advise it.