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I have just seen Lidl advertising inflatable kayaks for £79,99, does anyone have experince with these, like how big is it when it is packed away, what is the weight maximum etc, is the quality any good.

I am sorely tempted, but there is so little info on the website.

Thanks in anticipation of all the help.

Hi, I have the Argos version of this kayak. It is similar, but does not have the foot well. The spec is the same though and they are well made. It has a very thick inner inflatable section, and a very heavy duty nylon outer sleeve. I and my son, both got back ache almost imediately, and can't use it. I do have a back problem, but my son does not. I use a normal rigid kayak with no problems. Having the foot well may solve the back problem though. I have used mine as a play boat/air bed type thing, and it was great fun. I just used it like a surf board, paddled out about a hundred yards and dropped a small anchor and layed there enjoying the sun. The bonus of a solid kayak, is the it makes space available, as I use it like a roof box, and fill it will sleeping bags and pillows. creating space.

The price looks good, lots more extra's than mine, that cost £150

The weight is not bad, it feels lighter when inflated, from memory about twenty five pounds. Packed size of mine is 10 x 24 x 18 inches.

Hi camcroft, It's not in this years catalogue. I had never noticed that Argos do solid kayaks before your post.

Yours or the Stearns, is what I would go for if I had the money.