Love this kayak!

I’ve had my kayak for just over 2 years and taken her all over this country. She weighs 44 lbs, I’m a 5”2’ female and can lift this kayak over my head to load onto the roof of my Honda CR-V. My mini Goldendoodle fits right between my legs, leaving room for a backpack and mini cooler for lunch and a cool beer to partake at the halfway point of our adventure. 10/10 recommend, wish I purchased sooner!

Lifetime decided not to continue selling spray skirts for this kayak, and only lists Length and Width. Obviously, the circumference was missing. Customer service transferred me to one of their kayak specialist, Caleb, who was nothing short of "GREAT". His database did not have the info, so we went into the warehouse to find this exact Kayak, but to no avail. So I asked how can we think outside the box to achieve our goal, and he suggested talking to one of the engineers while I waited on the phone. Within two minutes, he came back with the answer, 109.5". He told me the engineer checked via a design program, and bingo! My only complaint is that this info was not listed within their specifications, and hopefully will be confirmed and listed within the day. I would have given it four stars, but Caleb went beyond the call of duty, hence the five stars. Once I find a spray skirt that will fit a 109.5" opening, I will buy it immediately! ...and I'm not one to write reviews, but when someone shines so bright, I just had to let their customers and company know. Cheers!

I bought this kayak for its price point and also, I have never kayaked before. My family and I used it today and the kids enjoyed it. The only issue is that some water would get into the hull and we would have to empty it out from time to time. Other than that, a good starter kayak. We will enjoy this kayak all summer long. I would like to try to the sit-on-top kayak in the future, though, just to see the difference.

It doesn't track well at all, you stop paddling and you go 180* immediately. I took this out multiple times this summer, thinking I was doing something wrong, drove myself nuts tweaking body position, and paddling technique. Nothing helped. Eventually sat on the storage hatch with my feet on the cushion and sure enough the tracking issues improved to a manageable level. Is there a design/weight distribution issue, I personally think so. Called the customer support line to get there thoughts, since it was purchased at a retailer other than lifetime the kayak could not be tracked and there was nothing they could do, even though it is there product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In looking for a quality kayak to enjoy the local rivers and lakes, this manufacturer was highly recommended for quality, pricing, weight and durability. Their Customer Service was highlighted as among the very best anywhere. I found it easy to manage in transport, carrying, launching and recovery. Agility and true line of travel were commensurate with the skills of the person using the kayak. Comfortable with adjustable seat and foot pegs. Drain plug easy to use and kayak light enough to tilt upright for drainage even with water in the craft from rapids of cast off from using the paddles. Fun experience and extremely satisfied with products. When you have a great product at a great price and manufacturer customer service, you just have to take time to do a review of your own experience.

Have canoed for years but thought a kayak would be nice to fish out of. Bought the Lifetime Payette Angler Fishing kayak and I LOVE it ! It tracks straight and is very stable. Comes with a lot of nice features: Rod holder on dash, paddle holder, two rod holders on rear dash, carry handles at each end, cup holder, removable back rest, drain plug, flotation foam in the stern. I like the multiple stationary foot rest as I like to move my feet around and not have to readjust every time. I was glad it did not come with a paddle as I already had one picked out and didn't want an extra laying around. The kayak was a floor model in the store and was missing a couple parts. I called customer service to order the parts and they were very nice and professional. I received the parts in a couple days and am enjoying my new kayak very much. Lifetime, you have made me a very HAPPY customer! I will be buying my wife a Lifetime Tamarack sit-on and probably more for the grankids. I have told all my friends about my great experience and recommend lifetime products. To top it off, it is American Made! Thanks David T.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is one of the nicest Kayaks I have ever had. Easy for one person to handle. Its a very well made Kayak. I would recommend this Kayak to all my friends. You can always trust the lifetime name to be a very good product. I have bought many lifetime products Benchs,Storage units and sheds. The name tells it all it lasts a LIFETIME.

We bought our Kayak about a year ago and absolutely love it!! It is very easy to sit in and easy to row. It is also very lightweight which makes it nice if you are taking it to the lake yourself. We would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for a great Kayak to purchase a lifetime sit inside such as this one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought 2 then had to go back for more for the rest of the family! It's been the perfect kayak to teach my daughter and myself. Great family activity! We may have to convert them to fishing kayaks. There are some big trout in the shallows!!