We purchased a couple youth kayaks and my kids were so nervous to use them, now we can't get them to share. They love taking them out on the lake and love the fact that they can do paddle alone. It's been a great way to get them off the couch and wanting to explore outside.

I love this kayak, it will give years of use and then be passed on to the next person to use. Well made, however the the drain plug was not well made and pops so keep watch on that. The image of the yellow kayak shows the back rest which is NOT included with the kayak and is not available as an after market purchase. I was a bit ticked at that.

Great little kayak for the kids and very easy to transport. I was pretty unhappy to see this same kayak at Sam's Club for almost $20 less ($35 if you count shipping), and in various colors, a couple weeks after I bought it at walmart.com, but other than that, it's been a great purchase.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We bought this for my daughter's birthday not really knowing how much use we'd get out of it and it turns out, it's turned us into weekend warriors! We bought an adult size kayak as well and go out almost every weekend to the lake in the summer. I even enjoy using it myself and I am right at the weight limit. It's also very easy to transport because of the size & can withstand tons of abuse. Get one, your kid will love it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought 2 of these youth kayaks last summer and am SO glad I did! We have taken the kids out to the lake and they can't stop having fun on these awesome things! My 5,8, 10 & 12 year old kids enjoy them all day and don't want to come in. Cousins too. These are so easy to maneuver that my 5 year old does great! Best purchase ever! I'm sure we'll still be using these when we have grandkids. Lifetime products are awesome!

we bought two of these kayaks one for our 5 yr old and one for our 10 year old. they both can easily use these kayaks. we have used them on the lake in tahoe as eel as the bay in pt reyes ca. my kids love them and they are easy to transport on the roof of my small suv. we will buy these again!

Got my son (55 lb., 10 years old) one of these for Christmas. He has used it several times on flat water with no issues and he loved it. Finally got up the nerve to put him on the river in it. Did a 5 mile float for Fathers Day with no issues at all. River has a few descent Class II rapids. Yak was very easy for him to control and never flipped it. This is a great addition for any family wanting to get the kids on the water in a kayak.

My 10 year old was easily able to navigate on his own. It sits low in the water, which makes it less subject to wind . He uses it in a river cove. It has 2 deep V's in the underside which make it track well and quite stable. Easy to scramble up the back if you fall out. We practiced in the swimming pool first. Plastic is heavy duty- looks like it will hold up well. Saw this at a warehouse store for same price but no backrest. Might order another. Best thing since pool noodles.

I am a grandparent with two five year old grandchildren. I generally don't give reviews good or bad. However, after reading several hundred reviews on line, and appreciating your staff response. I felt compelled to add my experience after recently buying two of your yellow kayaks at our local Walmart store. We are a kayak family, and I've owned thee top of the line kayaks for over 35 years. I've noticed our Walmart selling for the very first time the Blue and Yellow Yaks. My immediate overall assessment was price & quality, and you passed the test. My observation indicated no back rest nor hooks provided for both yaks. Until reading the reviews, I was not aware that option or the kayaks being made available on line. The back rest was not a show stopper after reading the number of issues folks were having. What I felt could improve your product without an additional price markup are the following items. Add two kayak handles at the swim platform area for little hands to hold, and pull them selves out of the water. Add a kayak seat pad for comfort only. Add a metal tie off support rings at the front for attaching a safety line until they mastered the art or getting towed. Add a drip guard to the provided paddle as no one enjoys water running to the armpit. I purchased rubber gulf balls to use as scupper plugs at Walmart. However in doing so I realized your scupper holes were not standard size, and therefor worked the bottom side hole to fit. I live near the ocean, and between slow moving rivers, I expect the modifications will be useful at both locations. Thank You, for the joy this product brings our little people. I gave this four stars based on one or two simple recommendations listed above.

My kids are 6-11 and played on friends’ kayaks (same ones). They only have blue, so I was thrilled to see there are more colors available online. Hoping the green one comes in stock in time for Christmas or I’ll have to order elsewhere and pay $30 more.... Good to know they’re visible when they arrive. I’ll be watching closely to intercept the FedEx guy.