I received both kayaks super fast and learned how to fold them by watching the video several times. Once I got the hang of it, I showed my son how to do it, and then we went out on a lake. They worked great! It’s amazing that they can BOTH fit in the back of my little car! So excited to take them out again soon!!!
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This kayak is like unrolling a super cool magic trick!! Then it folds away and sits behind my seat in my van!!
Great kayak! Excellent service and communication response!
Received my kayaks and put them together according to their YouTube assembly video was as easy as expected and both have been stored under my bed. Customer support always has been great and responsive to all my requests usually within the hour so far these look like they will outdo the Oru kayaks at a fraction of the price!
So glad to have updated from my 2018 model to the 2024. I was able to assemble it by myself in 10 minutes on the 2nd try! I was never able to put the prior model together by myself. I’m a 69 year old woman. Excited for spring.
I have to admit that I had concerns about rigidity, as I am 6'2", 210 lbs (and 63!). I shouldn't have worried. Great design and construction. After under 3 minutes setup time, I was on the water with a solid, stable, maneuverable kayak. I had a great time and I'm looking forward to having my wife join me with hers on the next outing. Bonus points for being a great conversation starter!
So after taking these out 6 different times now they are worth it. First time putting them together it took us about 30 minutes cause we watched the video and did it step by step. After that it's just gotten easier. The last outing we had they were folded up in 4 minutes so it does get easier. Plus we fit two of them with all of our equipment in a 4 door sedan. Have not had them too long so looking forward to seeing how the seams hold in the long run but so far so good. Very stable and great tracking on the water. Have not tried faster moving waters but did good on multiple rivers and a large lake with high winds so we did have a lot of waves but it still handled it well with almost no water on the inside (aside from wind blowing some water in from paddling). Can handle some weight as well. Between myself and some camping gear there was about 270lbs in it and I had no worries about it's structural integrity. Definitely happy with the purchase so far and hope it performs well all summer from here on out.
I bought it based on a few YouTube reviews and on what the company promises. I can say they are honest in every aspect, this kayak does everything I expected to do and a little bit more. I use on a bayou, even having my 6 years old son on the back and it's safe and stable. Plenty of room for supplies too.
Instructions were simple and the kayak was very portable. Shipping was fast, was able to get the kayak within a week. Very sturdy. I felt safe and secure in the kayak even on a breezy day. Managed to stay dry in my kayak.
I initially was sent a life jacket instead of a dry bag. I reached out to the customer service line and they immediately sent me a new one and asked me to donate the life vest if I did not need it. I look forward to using the kayak and gear this season.
I first bought a 2022 Tucktec in early 2023 since the price was discounted. I returned my kayak after one session, and found customer service to be great. I explained to Tuck what I didn't like-- difficult to fold, poor seat and footrest, unhappy with foam bumpers, as heavy as my old inflatable. Two years later, I found that Tucktec changed everything I didn't like. The weight went from 28 to 20 pounds. Set up really is under 5 minutes. The folds are easy. It's still durable. I'm keeping my 2024 model and telling my friends about my new kayak!
We ordered 2 Tucktec kayaks and when we put the first one together (not easy, but did go as instructed) we realized that the design is not made for old fat people. My wife could not find anything to grasp as she plops down. If we were younger (we are both septuagenarians) or much skinnier and more agile I believe we would have loved them. After making sure we wanted to return them the company made it easy for us to ship them back and will return our money minus shipping fees (understandable)
The BOTO kayak did not have the durability we required, so we exchanged it for another model. Customer service was stellar! Kevin is the man!
I have an inflatable I love but is just too cumbersome for me to use well on my own (I'm moderately athletic, 5' 2", 115 lb), so within a week of learning about folding kayaks (from a friend with an Oru) I had found Tucktec, ordered a like new Pink kayak, and received it! Another week later waiting for the rain to quit, and I was out the first chance I got. I had practiced folding and unfolding two times in my living room.. the very first fold prompted me to find the Tucktec FB group and find tips to make it easier, though after that first fold, it seems like I'll only need to use those tips when it's cold. I timed myself my first time out, and it took me 10 min to fold it, get my stuff in it and life jacket on, let the lady that stopped to ask about it know where she can buy one, and be in the water. It took me 8 min to fold it back up - drying it off as I rolled, walk it back to my car, and load it up. I'm seriously obsessed now! Even more since Tucktec is all American, a small business doing big things, has amazing support, better prices and warranty than competitors, and 100% backs their products! I'm definitely part of the cult following now. ;)
Kayak looks great. I haven't taken it out yet. Can't wait. I was missing the life jacket when the order arrived and I contacted customer support and they are sending me one.
Amazing customer service.
We bought one of these to test for possibly replacing our inflatable kayaks. The Tucktec performs much better and we stayed drier. Ordering the second one today.
So easy 5 minutes great product loving it!
No instructions and handle cane off (the glued handle).
The kayak is amazing. Went out in 20 mph winds and had no problems. Feels smaller than the regular Tucktec but we'll worth the money.
Wish the carrying bag had a strap on it and in the future a complete boat bundle including a paddle and a life jacket would be neat. Products are awesome I'm very happy with them , every thing is sturdy, well made and original in design. Coolest piece of hunting equipment I've gotten in a long time .
