I’ve had my Tucktec out only once so far, but it performed flawlessly on the lake, and it was nice having my drink secured right beside me. The cup holder easily snaps onto the frame, so you can put it where it’s comfortable for you. Worth the very affordable price!
I’m very pleased with how stable this yak is on the water. I look forward to more great paddling experiences.
My experience with the staff of Tucktec was great. I’ve got assembly down to 7 minutes and can do it myself, (I’m a 68 yo woman) at 5’2”, 190 lbs, I feel comfortable and confident while in this yak. I had no trouble getting in or out.
Very light weight and breaks down flat. Just what I needed for my float tube.
Took it out for the 1st paddle the other day. Very impressed in the handling and all the room. Definitely an going to replace the seat with something else. Putting together was easy, rolling it up after was a little more difficult. I'm sure I'll get it figured out. Put in my acura and took off! Worth it!!
Ive taken out my new kayak about 10 times since receiving it 3 weeks ago and it's going great! Folding the kayak gets easier and easier the more you do it, and it's so nice and lightweight, i can carry it several yards to the waterfront when it's ready to go. Very happy with my purchase!
I'm happy with my x-treme paddle. It folds and unfolds easily, has a comfortable grip and works great with my new kayak.
Finally got the kayak out yesterday. No problems, tracked nicely and for me, very stable. For me, the only downside is that my rear end got tired, not much cushion back there anymore. Could use a little more padding.
This cup holder snaps into place easily and handles different sized cups with ease
Misplaced the one that came with mine , the new one fits perfect and makes a difference when on the water
No complaints about the paddles. They get the job done. The blades are also stiff enough to stick them into the river bank vertically and then use the paddle to get into or out of the kayak. The strange thing is that the sizing chart on the back, suggests that maybe Tucktec should be shipping the next size up based on the width of the kayak. The size that shipped seemed to work fine.
I am around 130lbs and this kayak is amazing for me! I have now unlocked the ability to be on the water and I’m thrilled. This thing is well made and STURDY!! I can carry and assemble its very easily even though I’m out of shape. I recommended them to our local fire department as well for water rescues! Great gadget to have I’ve been raving about this thing
They work great, they last a long time, they're easy to assemble, they're a great value for the money, and Tucktec has the best customer service of any company I've engaged with. What's not to like?
The first jr. Tucktec I purchased was refurbished and I was very satisfied with the kyack. This second kyack was not refurbished and so I noticed and appreciate the design improvements such as modifying the edge along the sides to eliminate sharp edge and creating a slot in the rudder so that the strap cannot come out. Unfortunately, I placed my order for a new jr. Tucktec about a week before the company offered $50 off regular price.
My husband is tall, and we bought the footrest extender to allow him to rest his feet more comfortably. It works perfect!
So much fun to take this thing out and explore
Excellent customer service with fast response time , and a great product.
Well, it looks super cool. But it took me an hour. The plastic is super hard. I’m not very strong and I’m a senior with arthritis so I struggled. I’m looking forward to taking it out sometime later in the week. I need to practice setting it up and breaking it down.
My kids were tired of holding their drink bottles in between their legs so we decided to get them some cupholders. Ended up ordering one for each of us and they work perfect… even with extra large bottles.
Sale was enticing, was an exciting buy because I love the product. The low price point compared to other folding kayaks is TuckTecks greatest strength. However it did take a while to arrive, but that’s understandable given the summer season, and customer service was great! Highly recommend!
It would be helpful if you either included instructions for where the stabilizers go. I was able to figure out for myself, but not everyone will. Overall, I was happy with the order, as well as the customer service i received for other issues. Your company stands behind its product, and addresses issues with them in a timely and very professional manner. I am currently recommending your product to anyone who is interested in kayaking.
So I just had my maiden voyage on my tucktec 8’ kayak with stabilizer bars and I felt more “grounded” than any regular kayak I’ve used in the past. I am 130 lbs for reference so the stabilizer bars weren’t completely necessary but a solid feeling upgrade. I will say the caps on the ends of the bars easily fall off but that is easily remedied by some good tape and/or just taking them off entirely. It’s not enough of an issue to impact my rating- 5/5 Tucktec you’re the best!
Ordering was easy. Delivery was on schedule. The refurbished Tucktec Jr. 8ft kayak arrived packaged in an oversized cardboard box without packing material. The kayak clearly bounced around in the box during transit. The box was a bit mangled but the kayak itself appeared undamaged. Watched a YouTube video posted by Tucktec to assemble. It took about 20 minutes but in time that will reduce. I registered the kayak the day I received it.
4 days later, I tested the kayak at a nearby lake. Both myself, 5’2” @ 118 lbs and my boyfriend, 5’9”@ 215 lbs took turns paddling in light chop ( it was windy). The freeboard was fine, estimated at about 5” for my boyfriend ( this was one of my concerns). The only time the kayak took on water was when a wave hit it broadside. Nothing major that a sponge couldn’t handle. We were both comfortable with the stability.
The open cockpit made it easy to get in and out from a floating dock with plenty of room for a dry bag. The seat was firm and we did not miss having a foot strap.
I look forward to traveling with this kayak. At 17 lbs, easy to store in the car and apartment, it is a good investment for paddling on flat water or light chop with little to no current. I appreciate the 90 day return and 3 year warranty. Both were critical to purchasing.
I watched many Tucktec videos and read Facebook chats prior to purchasing and appreciate all of the improvements the company has made to the design.
Thank you