Have used this in a variety of ways from basic sit down kayaking, to paddling while on knees, to stand up paddleboarding. Used some packaging material to cut out additional styrofoam scupper plugs to plug all the holes. May buy an actual SUP paddle to use with it. Wish it had a handle on the back of the boat.

Really nice, very easy for me to handle. I am 66 year old woman and I can load and unload this kayak and get it safely in and out of the water. Easy for me to get on and off. Not at all tippy. Not real good in the wind with rough water, but otherwise just what I wanted. Tracks well in calmer conditions.

I appreciated the value of this item (the same product at amazon comes without paddle and backrest for more money). I did ship-to-store which worked well until I found the kayak had been damaged in transit. Walmart was great about the return though and I would buy it from them again.

I was afraid that this would be more of a toy than a real kayak, but that's not the case. I'm a woman in my early 50s & I decided to buy a recreational kayak after borrowing a friend's a few times at the beach. I wanted something relatively lightweight so I could load it into my SUV by myself & at 38 lbs. this is about as light as they come. I haven't tried loading it on the roof rack of my truck yet (I think I'll have my 6'2" husband standing by just in case). "Real" kayakers may scoff at the built in handle on the side but it makes moving this thing a lot easier. You can't beat the price here & the Ship-To-Store was great. I tracked the shipment as the delivery truck made its way across the country from the manufacturer. I was even able to order the kayak online then go to my local WalMart to pay for it in cash, so I don't load up my credit card. I'm very pleased all the way around.

Lifetime products are simply excellent, and these kayaks are no exception. We looked online to see if we could get a better deal, and not even the Lifetime Store itself offered such a great price! One retailer that sold "seconds" didn't even come close! These kayaks are easy to transport, comfortable, and easy enough to maneuver in the water that our 6- and 8-year-old granddaughters could easily row, turn, and enjoy these kayaks! This is a phenomenal value! We have recommended this product to our family and friends!

I ordered these kayaks because they would fit inside my Toyota Sienna van (with the 2nd & 3rd row seats out). They fit perfectly! No need for an expensive roof rack or trailer. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about these kayaks. They are sturdy, solid on the water. They aren't the fastest boats out there, but they track fairly well. I haven't taken them on faster water, mostly flat (lakes, slow running rivers). The Lifetime name sold me. They came delivered each in a very heavy clear plastic bag. I wasn't home, so the delivery employee left them in front of the garage. I am very impressed with the delivery and the quality. Other kayaks cost so much more. I like the sit-on-top kayaks - easy in/out. The ONLY down side to them is I wish there were another carry handle at the back of the boats. There is only one toggle handle at the tip on front. It makes carrying them a little more difficult without another handle on the back. Dragging them on the sand or dirt is ok for a short distance, but on rocks or concrete, not good. I agree with other posters that anybody over 250 lbs. or near 6' might have a problem with fitting comfortably in this 8' boat. This is one purchase (including delivery/tax was under $450!) that I have already gotten my money's worth. I am so glad I bought them. Go for it! Get out there!!!

Bought 2 last year for creek paddling. The boat is very stable and handles in the creek well. Also works well for fooling around on still water ponds and lakes. Do not recommend for river paddling because it is hard to keep it on course. Had to modify the VERY HARD seat by adding a butt pad and a roll to support the small of my back. PROBLEM: The little tiny seat buckles come apart VERY EASILY! ...and they SINK! Last trip a EXTREMELY HARD to paddle without that part!

Before we purchased 2 of these kayaks we read all of the reviews. All reviews were good and we agree with the stability, ease of use, storage, transportation, good quality of product, etc. We are in our late 60's and have no problem transporting or lifting the lightweight kayaks into our pickup truck. My husband has severe arthritis in his knees and the open kayak enables him to get in and out of the kayak without undue stress on his knees. There are several small rivers and lakes in our area that are great for canoes and kayaks and this Lifetime Lotus is just perfect for a comfortable, relaxing afternoon on the water. We are very, very pleased with this product. The free delivery to our local Wal Mart was so easy and quick.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought two of these for our family last summer. They are incredible! My 6 and 9 year old boys can use them confidently, and even jump off to swim and get back on again without tipping. The back rest is higher (more comfortable) and made better than other brands. They stack well to get into our mini SUV, and stand upright in the garage for easy storage. At less than 35#, I can head for a quiet outing by myself and get my kayak in/out of my car/water without the need for someone else to assist. LOVE LOVE LOVE my LIFETIME kayaks!

If you are thinking of getting this do so, It is really stable and rides great. Thanks to Walmart, this was sent to the store for pick up. That was a selling point for me, and it made it possible to me to buy it. You can put a sail in this kayak, which is a really cool thing too. Now my family wants to kayak all the time rather than me trying to talk everyone into to kayaking. The kayak arrived at the store in excellent condition and it arrived really fast which was a bonus.