We bought this for our daughters 7th Birthday. She is super tiny and only 38 lbs. She had no issues maneuvering it, can drag it up onto the beach with out help and is thrilled to have her own "boat". We have only used this on the lake so far, but it is sturdy and should be suitable for years to come.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] If you are looking for something fun to do with your kids, I would recommend buying one of these wave kayaks! My eight and ten year-old daughters loved kayaking this summer down the river and at the lake. They are so easy to navigate, and The memories you make together as a family are priceless!

My son, age 9, loved using this kayak at Bear Lake. He was very comfortable on it from the beginning, and didn't want to get off. It was so fun to watch him have the confidence in himself to paddle all alone, even with the waves. This kayak is perfect for kids. It is very well built, and the paddle is just the right size and weight for the kids to use. Thanks for making such a great fun product for kids!

I bought 3 for my grandkids, they love them. They are lite and easy to handle. The kids were able to maneuver the kayak through the irrigation ditches as well as on the lake. I would recommend this product to a anyone looking for an inexpensive, lite weight watercraft that you don't want to worry about puncturing or popping.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have a couple of lifetime support which we love, but our young children had a harder time controlling them on the lake. The youth kayak was the perfect solution. It's easy for our kids to use and control even on a windy lake. We had a fabulous time on the lake! Thank you lifetime for helping us create memories.

The kayak was a kid's kayak, so I had little experience with it personally. We had a problem with a plug and a seat and the people at Lifetime were terrific. Very personable and professional and the issues were resolved quickly. Five Stars for Excellent Service!

I bought this kayak for my 8 year-old daughter this past summer and she loves it! She is able to easily maneuver it in the water and can keep up with me on my kayak. The first time on the water she had it all figured out, we don't leave home without it when we go to any waterway. It's very durable, easy to haul, and she is even able to row with a friend on with her also. I would definitely recommend this item to friend and family.

I have two boys ages 7 and 8. They love these kayaks. To get the colors they wanted I had to order one kayak that was $107 and another that was $110. I figured a couple dollars wouldn't matter if they got the color they liked. When they came in one of the two included a adjustable back rest. Which is great, but neither one said that in the specs. I can't give one a back rest and not the other. Oh well. They quality of the Kayaks are great. Not very thin. And the paddles that comes with them are alot nicer and heavier than I thought they would be. I would recommend them for sure. We love them. My wife is 120 lbs and she got on one in the pool and did fine. I would purchase them again, but I don't think I'll have to. Kids will prob out grow them and I'll be able to resale them.

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.

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.