I bought this for my almost 10 year old daughter who loves it. Her 2 cousins also got one for their bday so we were excited to all go our kayaking. One thing I did not like was how it was delivered. It only arrived in plastic and not in any sort of box. It was also left out by my driveway where anyone could steal it. My garage is always open and they normally put my packages in the garage not sure what happened this time. Overall great product thought!

My son has taken this out 2 times so far (river and a pond) and it is very stable and easy for him to maneuver. We upgraded the seat with one from Academy since he is smaller. Great purchase for the money. He'll get a few years out of it for sure. And the $1.97 shipping from Walmart.com can't be beat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought the wave a few years ago. The kids and their cousins spend hours on end paddling around and enjoying different lakes and ponds. I love that they are outside and getting exercise as well. Thank you for making such great products that last.

Easy to carry, well-designed little boat, perfect for this 110 lb 57-year old to go exploring the bay shore. Works surprisingly well. I took it out yesterday for the first time, transporting it in my Fit with a tarp, and it was a breeze to carry and to hose off afterwards. I wasn't looking for professional quality, just an easy, functional boat to explore around in, and this fills the bill.

My wife and I got this kayak for our oldest son for his ninth birthday and I have been surprisingly impressed with this product. I wanted to get him a kayak made out of a more durable and stronger material but those options were out of our price limit and were also too heavy for him. I was hesitant to go with a kayak made of plastic but the lightweight polyethylene has proved me wrong. My son has been kayaking four times so far this summer and the kayak still looks great. I like the feature at the front of the kayak for my son to put his feet into the grooves that are provided and allow him to grow into with a few groove options as he grows. I also liked the underside of the kayak because it has subtle fins and grooves to help home row in a straight line. I am also under the impression that the lightweight design allows him to go farther with each row because of the lack of drag. My opinion and initial impression has changed so much that I am seriously considering getting a lifetime kayak for myself for fishing.

I got one of these for my son's 9th birthday. I needed it quickly, so I did not have time to wait for shipping. The first store I went to was sold out, but I was able to find this Blue one at the second store I visited for $88. The higher online price is probably to cover shipping expenses. This kayak is light enough that my 9-year old can pull it down to the pond and back up to the garage when he is done. It also scoots along the water with ease! I have an aluminum flat-bottom boat with a similar looking paddle to maneuver with, and there is no way I can catch him in my boat. I hope Walmart lets me keep the video link on here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cN1c74ijMM

We use these in the pool as well as the lake. The kids love to play "King of the Kayak". One person is king and the others try to get the king off and then scramble up to be the new king. My son also likes to just lay on it while it floats in the pool and he listens to his tunes.

This youth-sized kayak was given to me by my sister for my Grandkids to play with in our pool. They LOVE it!! My Grandkids that have used it range from 41/2 to 17 years old. They use it every time they swim, even going so far as to turn it upside down to stand on it and use it like a paddle board. It is very easy for all of them to use. They even put their dogs on it to take them for a ride, and the dogs love it too! They have also taken this kayak to the lake and enjoyed it there also. It is short and light weight enough to be able to transport it without using a truck. The children can lift it all by themselves too. We also love the bright lime color. I would recommend this kayak to everyone who has children around.

I ordered one of these kayaks from a big sports retailer for my daughter's birthday. I placed the order weeks in advance, as I know these items are hard to get in the summer. After 2 weeks, I checked on the status of my order & it was "unclear" whether it would be available on time. While on hold, I ordered the kayak at Walmart.com - got FREE SHIPPING - and was done. A week later, my kayak arrived days before the birthday. Thank you Walmart. I now have 2 of these kayaks -- they are excellent for kids. Light weight = easy to carry, the back allows children to slide off & climb back on in the water, it comes with a paddle and it is hours & hours of fun. When my youngest kids are a bit older, I will be ordering more of these for them.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We just bought these last year and have only used them a few times at Bear Lake. However, they are so much fun! The kids are always fighting over them! Even my two 5 year olds can maneuver them easily by themselves. It makes time at the beach even more enjoyable!