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The free paddle that came with my Tucktec kayak fit the kayak well and didn’t drip hardly any water into the boat. I was also surprised by how comfortable the shaft of the paddle was to hold.

These things are awesome. They provide so much stability. I was in some pretty choppy waves today and I noticed they also seem to serve as splash guards. I haven’t tried my tucktec without my stabilizers but honestly, I’m not sure I want to. So glad I bought them.

Today was my maiden voyage on my kayak and it was wonderful. So easy to transport, set up and loaded to get on water in under 8 minutes, and it performed well. It got attention at the boat dock! I look forward to future outings on water. Only adjustment I would make is to my seat as it was rubbing bare legs a bit and back was not at height I enjoyed. Still would not discourage me from highly recommending and buying in future for my children to join me out on the water.

I bought a pair of the 10' kayaks in 2020. When they arrived & put them together inside and let them stay on my outside porch for a week, getting cold, then warm. This has made the folding assembly much easier. I am a 62 year young woman and can carry these no problem, folded up or assembled. I mostly paddle flat or slow water and they are large enough for my dog or grandson to get in too. Very stable. I have been with large groups of women and mine is not as fast, but I am the only one who can carry mine, put in, pull out & load up by myself! I offer them for use to my guests at my Airbnb on the lake and they can transport them easily. They are a great option if you consider any of these limitations - space, strength, age, weight, transportation, where you paddle...

I took it out on the water for the first time today. It floats! I folded it once when I got it, and for the second time today. I almost gave up on the last latch, but then it was finished and I got it in the water, all by my 56 year old self. My second time ever in a kayak, and I am hooked!

First time buying a kayak and loving my purchase already. Great value for the money. Got the stabilizers and can definitely tell a difference with and without them.

I really got this bundle because I wanted the stabilizer kit, but with the other items it wasn’t too much more than purchasing the stabilizer kit alone so I decided to get the bundle instead. Great deal! I have used all the items and glad I went for the bundle.

They float and glide over the water great, something I was worried about and was impressed by. They are kind of a bitch to setup at least the first few times and especially if you have cold hands. Still better than lugging around one of those heavy ass full size ones though. Also FAIR warning, I ordered two and they took about 2 months to get here, the two last months of summer so I only got to take them out twice before it started getting freezing here in northern Idaho. Also once folded up they are still fairly large, the pictures make them look much smaller. At least for the 10 foot one. Would recommend for sure, especially for the price. And the warranty is essential for something like this. Also the seat is not very comfortable but I wasn’t exactly expecting it to be. If you grab a pillow and lay it over I’m sure it would make a worlds difference.

I've been using the 2023 8' model for a few months, now, and I can really appreciate how well thought out the design for these things are. Extremely durable (dropped and bumped into things many times) and very easy to pack up. Great for lakes and reservoirs without too much rough water, and perfect for short paddling trips on the weekend. I got a golf club travel bag with wheels, and I can fit my kayak, paddles, and PFD in it. Really increases the already great ease of use!

I am 77 and have kayaked for 40 years. I thought my kayak career was over until I discovered Tucktec. Lightweight, easy to transport and setup. I no longer have to load and carry my 50 lb kayak. Thank you Tucktec.

Looking forward to the arrival of mine, but don’t enjoy not being able to track my purchase.

1. Literally the best customer service out there. Hands down.
2. This is why.
3. The kayak was great. Was. I thought assembly was actually quite difficult, and the videos weren’t all the helpful. It didn’t show thing slowly, and didn’t provide tips on how to assemble, because the folds are SO hard, even my husband couldn’t get it done. (And I’m not weak, I frequently lift 50-75 bags of garden stuff and go to CrossFit.). Eventually, after about 8 times on the water, I could get all the latches shut, minus one, and thankfully I always had someone to help. Those are my biggest complaints.
4. The kayak itself is fantastic, there’s so much room, it’s easy to clean, and things fit exactly where they need to be. Very adjustable. The seat is actually quite comfortable. I would suggest a thicker bum pad to put over your seat just to raise you up, if you’re a person under 5’8 or so. Makes it easier to paddle without hitting the sides (unimportant problem, to be honest)
5. On about the 8th time out, I went to fold the bow and one of the creases literally snapped. Just ripped and essentially made the entire kayak unusable. Insert customer service. I sent three pictures to the chat, and asked what my next steps are, and before I could practically even breathe, they had processed my problem and shipped a new one out.
6. Overall, problems happen, and this is THE company you want to deal with if you ever have one. The product is quite good, very safe, quite easy to assemble (eventually), and I am recommending it to everyone I know. ESPECIALLY their customer service.

Instead of hauling around a kayak on top of my car during my work day I get to keep my kayak in my back seat! Whenever I have spare time I take it out and even fish small ponds in it in Indiana. I love taking my 4 year old out on it frog fishing and just enjoying the water. Easy to assemble in warm weather. Cold mornings make it harder to assemble but it still gets there.

Kayak works really well and FANTASTIC customer service. Best $200 I’ve ever spent.

The kayak is amazing and surprisingly sturdy in the water. I’ve only set it up twice so far and each time felt like an Olympic sport but I’m sure as the creases wear in a bit it will get much easier.