The backrest are pretty cheap. The plastics is rather thin. For this price i was expecting a stronger plastic. The kayak is not bad on the water, work as expected but for how long? I hope the backrest are stronger than they look.

I bought two of these kayaks about 4 years ago (when they were about half this price). They are very durable and fairly lightweight. The little bit you loose in maneuverability with the shorter length, you more than make up for in ease of transporting. I am a 50 year old woman and can carry one from the car to the water. The shorter length allows me to put two INSIDE my Yukon XL--no need for straps, etc. I have also strapped them to the top of my truck on vacations and they travel well there also. They are quite stable in the water. They can be tipped over but you have to want to. My 2nd and 3rd grade nieces paddled around in choppy water for a couple hours today and are able to handle them. My teenage son and I have taken them out several times and we've loaned them to friends. I prefer the sit-on-top style. The seats/ seatbacks could use a little cushion if you were going to be in them for hours but it is a great entry-level kayak for beginners and those that just want to paddle around.

This sounded like a great deal but once again I am disappointed by Samsclub. One of the clips that holds the seat up was missing. Yes it doesn't sound like much but of course you don't notice that until you are on site ready to use it and have to tie off the webbing for it. I also ordered two of the 10 foot sit on top models and somehow (once I unpacked them) I found I had one sit in and one ride on top... I am so disgusted with Samsclub and how I had to fight to get them actually delivered when they said they would, I haven't bothered to call.

Bought as a Father's Day gift. Great value for two kayaks. I would recommend!

Works good clips to hold seats broke first time using

We have enjoyed these kayaks since the day they came in!! Grandchildren love them! Great value for the price!

I just wanted a small kayak to float down local creeks and rivers with my friends. It's just what I wanted.

Very happy with this purchase. Bought this on sale, very lightweight and easy to use. Great kayak for a beginner.

One of the kayaks I ordered was missing a part off of it. I contacted Lifetime and they were very helpful in resolving my my issue.

I purchased these on the Walmart app for family in California and paid $699. Three weeks later Sam’s has the exact same kayaks for $379.