[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So far, I love this boat, the seat straps and buckles need to get figured out by me as they became disconnected or loosened a couple of times over 1.5 hrs on the creek today. Looking forward to more challenging trips ahead.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this kayak a few weeks ago and I use it almost every day. It's the best purchase I've made in a long time. The stability is great and it's comfortable.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got two of these and the kids and I love them. I find it very easy to navigate the local pond. My son (10) who's never used one before really enjoys it, too. I didn't have any malfunctions, but everything seems like it's easy to maintain.

Darwin helped me locate and procure several parts for my kayak that had been lost. He was very efficient and went out of his way to help. I'm very pleased with the level of service I received.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the new Kenai kayak from Lifetime and I am absolutely in love with it! I took it out for the 1st time down a creek where I live (Chesapeake, VA) and it was so much better than I anticipated - the tracking is lightyears better than my other 2 yaks and there are some great features built in that you wouldn't even think to want in a boat. I usually fight with the wind but I had no problems at all controlling the boat despite it being a really windy day. My favorite feature is the strap on the side (the "Paddle Keeper") that allows you to easily store your paddle. This doesn't seem like much but if you've ever battled with a paddle as you try to get in and out of the boat or take a photo, then you get it. I also love how the there's a spot for a water bottle / beverage that is well thought out - it's not just a hole that only fits certain size bottles that ultimately just ends up holding a pool of water. There is a nice-sized hatch for storage (that extends the entire length of the kayak) and a sets of straps at both the front and back of the boat, making it super easy to bring and store gear. The kayak itself is also a really good size and has several foot pegs - meaning both me at 5'4" and my husband at over 6 feet can both use it (with room for our infant). Overall this is just a really well thought out boat, I feel comfortable knowing I'll be able to bring what I need and have a safe and comfortable trip on the water. The only thing worth considering with this one is the weight, it's definitely on the heavier side. My other 2 kayaks are a lot easier for me to carry by myself, but they also don't have near as many features and overall just aren't the same quality. I'd still choose this one over the others but it's definitely something to keep in mind if you're smaller-framed like myself.

I was very pleased to receive the Kenai kayak from Lifetime Products to review. I really enjoyed my time out on the water in the Kenai. The kayak was effortless to maneuver along with being very stable and speedy. Honestly, I was surprised how easy it was to paddle. The tracking suffers a bit with the flat, stable hull, but I think the ease of paddling makes up for it. I’m pretty picky about the comfort of my kayak seat and the Kenai didn’t disappoint. The padded back and seat meant I could paddle for a couple of hours without any aches. One of my favorite features of the Kenai is the integrated bottle holder. Usually my water bottles won’t fit standard holders, but the Kenai was able to accommodate my 40 oz. water bottle! Also, the Kenai has an accessible dry storage right by your seat. The downside of all kayaks is transportation, but the Kenai’s handles helped with maneuvering the kayak onto my car rack and with tying down. Overall the Kenai is a great choice for flat water paddlers looking for an easy, enjoyable kayak experience.

I ordered 2 of these. they were delivered at 10am and we were on the river by 1pm. It seemed to handle well on the water. The biggest complaint is the seat back. The strap used to hold back kept coming unlatched. I cannot understand why that is 2 pieces instead of one solid piece. We were out for about 2 and a half hours and I had to reattach the peice for my seat at least 4 times. I'm no expert in any water sport but I would love a little texture on the paddle because they are so smooth, they get hard to keep a grip on.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was fortunate to have the opportunity to test drive this Kenai before it hit the market thanks to the lovely folks at Lifetime! My husband and I both took turns on it while enjoying Lake Powell, although he ultimately stole it from for the majority of our trip as he took a liking to the comfort of the padded seat and extra leg room. We have enjoyed the basic sit on top Lifetime Daylite 8ft kayaks up until now but the Kenai was definitely an upgrade on many levels. The Kenai sits a little over 10ft long so combined with the padded seat and backrest it made for a very enjoyable trip especially on longer journeys to lower Antelope Canyon. I loved the extra dry storage beneath the deck to stash another dry layer, snacks and electronics as well but be sure to have your own dry bag and chord otherwise you might lose items as there's nothing to contain your goodies. There was tons of bungee reinforced space at the front and back of vessel for storage and our cooler of provisions. We were grateful for the heavy duty T - handles on front and back and side luggage handles that helped us to maneuver to the waterfront which proved to be exceptionally challenging at the Antelope Point Marina that is about 100ft below normal water levels currently. We had to hike down and back up again a steep/loose gravel hill but at least had a good grip to make it out. I will say being a petite 5'4 gal I was thankful for my husband's help getting the Kenai to the water in this case because it is almost 20 lbs heavier than the Daylite I'm accustomed to (Daylite 36.5lbs vs. Kenai 53.5lbs) Lastly - the Kenai is sturdy AND fast! I am 7months pregnant, had our 80lb golden retriever cruising with me, plus our cooler and even through the large wake and chop that came our way from motorized vessels I felt very secure. Paddling against the wind wasn't as challenging either. The Kenai left whoever was on the Daylite far behind even with the added weight. For reference my husband is about 190 pounds and 6ft 2". Our pup loves to swim as well so she was in and out of the boat often and we were both able to grab her life jacket to get her back in without capsizing which was a plus LOL. Overall, Kenai was a true "Dreamboat" and we can't wait to rally some longer distance paddles with her this summer now that speed and comfort are on our side! Might just need to get a second one or I see a lot of roshambo in our future.

Thus revurw is not on the kayak itself, but rather the 3rd party vendor that is fulfilling the order. Wasn't aware of extra shipping charges and IMMEDIATELY called to cancel order and Sams said there was nothing they could do but email the vendor and thry had 48 to respond. Not only did they NOT respond within the 48 hours, but proceeded to ship the order 4 DAYS after they recieved the cancellation notification! Sam's is not helping in any way and we are out $110 in shipping on something that we requested cancellation on within minutes. This is poor business and if Sam's can't have any more accountability to their customers when using third party vendors, then they shouldnt be able to use such a platform. No-one is apparently responsible for customer service through their model. shame on you Sams!

Quality We purchased two of these Kenai 103 kayaks last month. I asked the store to open each one to assure nothing was missing as I’ve read multiple reviews of missing seat clips. The first one we opened was indeed missing one of the seat clips. We opened the second one to find it had a defect with the rear bungee cord not being connected to the kayak on one end…not something easily fixed due the size and location of the hole. The next two we loaded up and took home. When we unloaded them we found one missing the padded seat back cover! Unbelievably neither of the kayaks have the “Two Flush Mounted Fishing Rod Holders” as listed in the description and features sections on the website. Very disappointed in the lack of quality control in the manufacturing and assembly processes. Experience We thoroughly enjoyed getting to paddle over coral and through the mangroves until suddenly and unexpectedly, one of the seat clips let loose! Quite a surprise! Unfortunately, this continues to happen multiple times every time we take the kayak out. The clips are poorly designed and have an unneeded attachment between the buckle and the clip causing two chronic problems. 1) the clips easily come apart and get lost, rendering the seat back unusable. 2) the connection between the buckle and the clip is too weak and consistently pulls apart, causing the seat back to collapse unexpectedly. The bottom “seat cushion” lasted 3 days before tearing loose, exacerbated by the continual collapse of the seat back. The rod holders shown in the pictures are also missing!?! Summary The hulls are stable and appear to be durable for several years. Unfortunately, consistent with multiple other design issues, the side carrying handles are not placed at the center of gravity, prohibiting easy two person transport along the sides. The fishing rod holders are simply missing completely. Seat buckles and clips are notorious for coming loose and getting lost. Such easy to remedy design & quality control issues that significantly impact the enjoyment of an otherwise fun boat. Hopefully there’ll be a few simple changes soon to address these major flaws.