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 is the fifth Wave that I have gotten for my Grandkids,they hold up great and third season for two of them!I recommend them highly and the rice is excellent.None of them weigh more 70 lbs but the kayak is rated at 140lbs!Point being they could easily handle more !

My son received this for a birthday gift and was sad to report to me that the hull started cracking. I was super disappointed knowing that it had failed. I took a photo and emailed it to the customer service email address on the website and was thrilled when they agreed to replace it. Not only did they cover the kayak, they shipped it free of charge. That was above and beyond our expectations and my son is so excited to get back out on the water. He loves his little kayak.

My dad bought my son a blue kayak and my daughter the pink. They offer hours of enjoyment for the kids and piece of mind for me known that the kayaks are quality made and durable enough to handle whatever my kids's imaginations can put them through!

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.

This is a great kids kayak! My son age 11 (75 pounds) received this little boat for his birthday and was absolutely thrilled. He can carry it himself and it maneuvers very well. He uses it at Lake Tahoe in calm and choppy waters. The other day it was windy and he had no problem with instability. He had fun surfing the waves into shore. His friend (100 pounds) tried to climb aboard as well, but the combined weight flipped the boat. But another lighter friend was able to ride on the boat with him, so the weight limit of 130 seems accurate. Great sturdy little boat, we are so happy with it! Also, the price was decent plus free shipping.

I bought this a few weeks back and after our initial launch with the kids using it we were disappointed it took on and retained water inside, only then to realize the two needed top plugs were missing altogether, obviously a potential safety hazard. We contacted the company by email and explained what was needed and provided our model and serial number and were extremely pleased with the reply. Nearly immediately were had a + response and assurances the plugs would be sent, and within a few days they were received, installed in a matter of a minute, and we have full peace of mind. Great customer service, and the kids love using this fun (and now safe) product!

I have an adult 12' sit on top fishing kayak and wanted to introduce my grandchildren (4 & 6) to the sport. Our first two launches were in a neighborhood pool and the shallow end of a sandy beach. The kayak proved to be stable and with a little assist (deeper), they were able to climb up from the side and from the rear swim platform. Their paddle technique will take some time to master at this age. In the meantime, they used it as a dive platform and had a blast with grandpa. The manufacturer (Lifetime) pricing is erratic. I've seen the blue as low as $104 (sold out) and the yellow at $115. All colors come with a color coordinated (right sized) paddle but only the yellow includes the seat back attachment. Individually, the seat back is over priced at $30. As a package premium of say $10, it is reasonable. I purchased the yellow with a seat back. The kayak was shipped to my local store at no charge. It arrived damage free within a week. I am pleased with my Walmart purchase and look forward to the next eight years before they will have to size upgrade.

My son is 7 and this is a stable beginner kayak! Great value and easy to carry at 20 lbs for him. I would highly recommend this kayak and brand! I have a Lifetime and payed way more at REI for it and payed almost 260 dollars less for the same kayak for my son here! Enjoy the several hours and summer fun with this kayak!

My 7-year old beginner kayaker hopped right on and started paddling like an old pro. His friend, who is more experienced, stood on his identical kayak and shook it back and forth without falling. The other mom said they are impossible to flip. Size: easy enough for an adult to carry under one arm. That's important because there's only one grab handle at the bow; none at the stern. There are two sets of molded foot braces. My son, who is 4'3", can't quite reach the first set if he is using the back rest. There is plenty of room for him to grow. There is no deck rigging or hatch, so the child can't carry his own gear. But there is a slot to rest the paddle toward the bow, though my son can't reach it himself. Though there aren't any bells or whistles, I'm pleased because it's very easy for my son to balance, even when his posture is incorrect. If he should manage to flip, the sit on top style will prevent any entanglement.