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Sevylor Inflatable Pointer K1 Kayak | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sevylor
Category: Sports
List Price: $379.00
Buy New: $274.97
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 46750
Color: N/A
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36
Dimensions (in): 33 x 18.5 x 10.5
Model: ST6107
UPC: 089736150890
EAN: 0089736150890
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Single-person inflatable touring kayak with loads of storage space | | • | Rear cargo hatch with cover, bungee lacing for deck cargo | | • | Whitewater spray cover with apron, large comfortable padded seat with backrest | | • | Made from durable Sevytex | | • | Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Sevylor Pointer K1 single-person inflatable touring kayak provides ample storage space and a pointed bow and stern that can handily tackle whitewater conditions. It's made from durable Sevytex, a strong polyester with dual-laminated PVC shell built for years of service. Storage features include a luggage type storage/carry bag, rear cargo hatch with cover, bungee lacing for deck cargo, and four tie-downs to secure top side cargo or spare paddle. Other features include a whitewater spray cover with apron, large comfortable padded seat with backrest, bow and stern lifting handle, a water bottle holder, two Boston valves and 1 jumbo valve, and a foot pump. Specifications: - Length overall (LOA): 10 feet
- Beam: 2 feet, 8 inches
- Weight: 28 pounds
- Capacity: 1 persons
- Weight capacity: 300 pound
About Sevylor
In 1948 in Vitry, a small suburb of Paris, France, Berco Grimbert created an electronics company called Societe Electronique de Vitry, or SEVY for short. Soon, a friend of Grimbert's from New York commissioned SEVY to produce high frequency welding machines capable of fusing a new material called PVC (poly vinyl chloride). SEVY's machines worked very well and the American friend developed a very successful business manufacturing swimming pool related products. He then taught SEVY how to work with PVC. One of the first PVC products SEVY produced was inflatable bathtub called Dou Dou. It was an instant hit in postwar France--mothers could bathe their children even where no facilities were available. The media hailed Dou Dou as a significant invention. Soon, SEVY added small pools and flotation devices such as rings, beach balls, and inflatable swim jackets to its product line. Safe, hygienic products, made of PVC and designed for portability, durability and convenience, became the SEVY trademark. The company quickly outgrew its small facilities in Vitry. Mr. Grimbert accepted an attractive offer from the French government to take over a defunct textile factor in the tiny Alsatian village of Buhl. After establishing its new headquarters, the company added the letters "lor" to its name, and became Sevylor. In French, l'or means gold. By coincidence, or possibly fate, Sevylor has proven to be "as good as gold" to its owners, retailers, consumers, and employees.
Product Description
Let the Sevylor Pointer K1 Kayak show you the finer points of style and maneuverability. This Kayak's pointed bow and stern allow it to track better than other inflatable kayaks. The Pointer K1 also has two skegs and a flat bottom construction that make it an excellent touring kayak. As an inflatable, it's great for use on fast-flowing rivers. Save big! More features: Whitewater spray cover with apron and backrest protects from water and sun; Large, comfortable padded seat; Rear cargo hatch with cover for storage; Bungee lacing keeps deck cargo secure; 4 tie downs to secure top-side cargo or spare paddle; Water bottle holder helps you stay hydrated; 2 Boston valves and 1 jumbo valve; Comes with owner's manual and maintenance kit; Luggage type storage / carry bag; 1-person, 300 lbs. capacity; Length overall 10', beam 32"; Weighs 28 lbs.; Model # ST6107; The savings are huge... better hurry! Order Today! Sevylor Pointer K1 Kayak
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Fun beginner kayak August 12, 2008
I bought this IK instead of a hardshell because it is easier to transport, I don't have to buy an extra roof rack, and I can take it on a plane if I want. I wanted an Advanced Frame, but I couldn't pass this one up because of the price (almost 50% less)! It's not perfect, but I think I got a very good deal for the money. I've taken this out on the lake already, but no rivers.
Pros:
- Looks good;
- Very stable and sturdy;
- Affordable;
- Comfortable seat;
- The cargo hatch in the back is a nice feature;
- Tracking and speed are ok;
- Stays pretty dry inside;
- Easy, quick set-up and inflation (about 5-10 minutes).
Cons:
- Leg & foot room is pretty tight;
- Storage bag is a little cumbersome (but it's a big boat!)
- A hardshell or pricier IK would probably track better & be quicker;
- Fishing from this boat would probably be awkward;
- Would like more storage space;
- Foot pump is not included (contrary to what Amazon listing indicates).
All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase...I'm even planning to buy another one so I can take a friend with me!
 Only good for a swimming pool! June 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Based on the reviews I read, I had high expectations. But I was thoroughly disappointed by the quality of the kayak. 3 leaks in three outings!! All without any punctures from the outside. The quality of the inner tubes is very poor. All leaks were right at the seams, and very close together. I attributed the first one to overinflation. But that was definetely not the case for the next 2. And since they're all within a few inches of each other, I have to attribute the leaks to poor quality. The kayak is also not for people with average or above average size feet. They don't fit inside.
This kayak is too unreliable to use outside of a swimming pool! Not even deserving the one star I had to give it.
I also have an Advancedframe Kayak, which is wonderful, and absolutely trouble free. That I would give 5 stars!
 It floats June 16, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Good beginner kayak..
Works well in lakes and ponds... Not meant for anyone over 5'10 or 200 lbs...
A friend and I rode down the upper Allegheny river and kept bottoming out in shallow water. This kayak is essentially a raft. The part of the raft under your butt constantly hits the bottom in shallow water and bows in the middle.
The spray skirt it useless since the nylon top is NOT WATERPROOF... This is a summer kayak only and you will get wet. I would never take this boat in cold water..
The kayak does not propel through the water as quickly as a fiberglass o r plastic one does... You have to paddle twice as hard as others who are in non inflatable boats..
Also, I had the same problem as others when trying to get a wet boat back into the bag.
This kayak is much cheaper than the plastic and fiberglass ones in the stores... You pay for what you get...
For beginners and children this is a good kayak.. For adults and those who want to stay dry keep looking...
Great Kayak for the money! May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This kayak, while not perfect, is an excellent value. It's much better constructed than the cheap inflatables you often see, and tracks well while being very maneuverable and stable. I've been out on Lake Michigan with it and it was manageable in 3' waves, though I did take on some water when they came over the bow, despite the spray skirt. As for speed, I was able to maintain 3.5 mph with little-moderate effort in a fair amount of chop and was able to get up between 4-5 mph on calm water with moderate effort (GPS measured, little wind). Primary complaints: it takes over 24 hours to dry (be sure to flip it over to allow the material between the hull and flotation tubes to dry) and lacks an included pump (Amazon's description is, as of this writing, incorrect). Overall, I would recommend this as a great alternative for someone who can't store/transport a hardshell (I walk mine 1/2 mile to the lake, pump it up and head out...it's a blast!).
my friend loves it May 6, 2008
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I bought this as a gift for my friend, who was thrilled. She absolutely loves it. She was using it smoothly right away without any practice, and she covers plenty of flat distance with little effort and no control trouble.
On the other hand, when she suggested I give it a try myself, I couldn't really get in and out -- she's small, I'm big (and not limber), and this is more a smaller person's boat.
She does get kinda wet riding this. She doesn't care -- never uses the spray skirt.
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