The manta angler exceeded my expectations. I have owned two other kayaks and this is the first kayak I didn't feel like was going to tip over when I am in choppy water or catch waves from bigger boats, which is important to me because I usually fish bigger bodies of water. I stood up in it and casted and felt very comfortable doing it. I like where lifetime placed the wheels on this kayak because it is easy to move around on solid ground and the kayak doesn't want to tip over because how far apart they placed them. the Manta is surprisingly easy to paddle for how big it is and tracks very well. my favorite feature is the four rod holder on the back. I put a fishing net in one and three rods in the others. I like that I can keep the rods out of my way while paddling to my spot and can easily get to them when I am ready to fish.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lifetime Manta Angler is very easy to maneuver and there’s plenty of room for gear . The tracking is fairly good but as in all kayaks in my experience it’s about transferring your weight of your load around to help balance your kayak to get the best tracking . The stability of the Manta Angler is awesome, I was able to stand up and cast my fishing rod with ease and landing a big bass I had no worries about tipping over . I love this kayak

I had the opportunity to be chosen to receive and review the new Manta Angler from Lifetime Products. Took it out for a couple hours before we got rained out. I was pleasantly surprised with the ease of paddling and how well it tracked. I expected it to be more cumbersome with the width and shape but it performed alot better than anticipated. It even glided with decent momentum when not paddling. Same thing with turning. I didn't have a problem maneuvering it around. The stability standing up was amazing. I felt quite comfortable moving around and never felt "tippy," or like I had to compensate for balance. The stand assist strap is great. I really like the front bar for an anchor and like the addition of the 2 pole holders behind the seat to make 4. I'll probably use the extra to put my nets. The handles we're great for loading/ unloading. The wheels underneath are nice for ease of maneuvering around while getting ready, but I would question the longevity of the plastic material and wouldn't rely on it too much for long-distance transport. The rear storage well did seem a little shallow upon first look, but after taking it out, I feel the stability makes up for that. It does have a ton of space and overall deckspace, which is awesome. I'll probably add a couple of padeyes to the center of the kayak to hook stuff to. The gear tracks are made of plastic but feel solid. The front gear tracks and rod holders are a little too forward to comfortably reach on the water but could be used for different things or Gopros when banked. Same concept with the front hatch, but that's typical with front storage on all kayaks. The stability DOES allow you to crawl forward and reach them or reach them while standing. The adjustable footpeg design and being able to adjust the distance while sitting is great. The trolling motor mount I haven't installed yet (I dont own a trolling motor) is a great feature as I see a lot of people rigging their kayaks trying to figure out how to mount one. (I might actually buy one now that im getting older.) I did choose to use the paddle that came with it because, well they're nice enough to provide one and was actually quite impressed with it. Lifetime stepped their game up with the paddle. I felt little to no flex and never felt the need to switch to the spare paddle I brought. Overall, I really like the kayak and will definitely get a lot of use out of it. I feel they definitely hit the nail on the head for what it's advertised as. A super stable fishing kayak at a great price.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lifetime Manta kayak is an amazing, affordable, lightweight kayak with a ton of innovative features. Some of my favorite features include the wide platform, which provides amazing stability, and the 4 rod holders. The gear tracks provide a ton of mounting options for my electronics. I do wish there were a few on the back. The dual skeg wheels make it nice to maneuver around the garage and to the truck, but they have a hard time in sand. It's still much better than previous versions. I've owned 4 different models of Lifetime kayaks, from sit-inside to pedal drive and everything in-between. The Manua has the best tracking of any of them. The stability has beyond exceeded my expectations. I'm a big guy and I am able to walk to and fish from the front of the kayak! Speed is not the Manta's strong suit, but it makes up for it in stability. It comes with a motor mount and mine will be installed this week. Heading out to Clear Lake California this weekend for a kayak bass tournament, and I will update my review after cruising with the motor. A few wish list items. 11' long New seat design, including an option to sit about 3" higher. Overall, I'm extremely pleased with the Manta and I plan on using it for many years in many kayak bass fishing tournaments. I received this kayak free of cost in exchange for a honest review.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] First, let me say… This is THE KAYAK - #lifetimeproducts #Manta Kayak to have in 2024! I’ve owned four kayaks (multiple brands) so far and this one is by far is the BEST ALL AROUND! Let’s start off with the overall tracking and sturdiness of this vessel. When launching it on the banks of my local pond, I was able to step right on the back of the #Manta #lifetimeproducts kayak without it shifting or feeling like I was going to fall in. The two deep pontoons help with stability and overall gliding while paddling / fishing in channels of the lake. The seat looks the same, but has little more comfort than the #Teton #lifetimeproducts kayak. Plus a MAJOR upgrade from two rod holders in the #Teton to now having six rod holders in the #Manta. It is immensely helpful to store multiple rods and a hand net when paddling or netting a fish. And the pull up strap for standing up located on the front wasn’t even needed as the overall width of 38 inches did its duty and allowing me to stand up with ease. The sturdiness is very similar to a paddle board. The ease of standing and paddling thru the lily pads made it feel like I was on an amazon journey. Even though this #manta #lifetimeproducts kayak is a foot and a half shorter than the #Teton #lifetimeproducts kayak, it is way more versatile and easy to move around - especially with open storage capabilities (miscellaneous grip areas for pliers, scale, beverages, molded in tape measure and much more. My maiden voyage was tested with all of the basic items that came with the kayak, no aftermarket add-ons except my milk crate that held my anchor and few cords that held some dry boxes. Future posts will include feedback of those aftermarket items on the new #Manta #Lifetimeproducts. I received multiple compliments from other anglers on how sleek and sharp #manta #lifetimeproducts looked. The only issue I had was pure neglect by myself as I paddled over some low lying branches that caught one of the drainage holes, I was easily able to shift my weight and pop right off the branch. If I did this in a different kayak, I would’ve most likely fell in the water, but with the oversized width, it made it extremely easy / buoyancy is top-notch. I’m excited to get on some fast moving water to see how the maneuvering is when crossing strong currents. Overall, lake fishing with minimal currents was a true blast and allowed me to enjoy the serenity and peacefulness of nature while being able to fish and feel safe. And I can proudly say, I did not get skunked. I was able to land 2 largemouth bass and 2 chain pickerel. At night end, I loaded it back on top of my Subaru outback and kept it on the roof rack for two days. Usually, I unload it instantly and get it cleaned and back in storage until the next trip, but I wanted to see how it reacted with being strapped on the roof rack for more than 24 hours. All is well, no warping and no issues at all. (Weather was about in the mid 80s). On Father’s Day, my family helped me take it off my #subura #outback and insisted they helped with cleaning it. We practiced the same cleaning methods as we have done on previous kayaks with using a scrub brush + foam brush with car wash soap to take any pond scum off. With having multiple drain holes, the water was easily able to escape the top and dried fairly quickly. Like I said before I can’t wait to get back out on the water with current or waves where we can test the next part of this amazing and top notch 2024 Manta #lifetimeproducts kayak! A major thanks and shoutout to the #lifetimeproducts family for selecting me to test out this new model and excited to see what the future brings to the world of kayak fishing! Go Manta!!!!

I'm not saying it will make you a better fisherman, but I am saying within the first 30 minutes I had this on the water, I caught 2 Different PBs. This kayak is the most stable kayak I've ever been on. Tons of room for gear too, and lots of space to walk around (but I haven't tried that yet, still getting my sea legs). It's heavy, but it is car-toppable, and it actually paddles and handles great. Floats high in the water too, I had no problems navigating 6" deep creek channels. If your feature selections led you to this kayak, this is your sign to just get it, you won't be disappointed.

Very nice kayak, extra wide and stable with lots of accessory options. Only complaint is the skegg wheels don't stay in. Lost a wheel and pin while rolling it to the water. Loosing parts before it ever even hit the water is problematic. Any chance on sending replacement wheels and pins?

This kayak is for those who want fish comfortably from a platform, that is easy to control, while being sturdy and stable. If you worried about flipping your kayak, this will not let you! For the cons- well this kayak is heavy- so you can still rooftop it on your SUV or sedan, but be aware of the weight

This is the 4th Lifetime Kayak I’ve owned. It’s by far the most stable which is crucial for somebody such as myself who frequently has one of my young kids or my petite Labrador retriever abroad. Sometimes both at the same time. I can comfortably maneuver around to grab/move gear around while on the water. The seat is very comfortable which makes it’s easier when paddling for long periods of time. The only thing I’d change is the weight of the kayak. Aside from that, I highly recommend it to anyone seriously considering it for leisurely paddling, fishing, or even hunting out of

I bought this on the 4th of July and I really enjoy it. On the lake there was quite a bit of water activity creating a lot of waves and found this this Kayak was very sturdy. I am a bit disappointed with the wheel assembly and have lost the pins that hold the wheels on. Makes it a little hard to transport to the lake since it is a bit heavy. I hope I can find new pins for the wheels. They do not stay in and I would have to take them out while on the water so I would not lose the whole wheel. I took my beagle out the first day and he decided to test the water. He had a harnace on and I was able to pull him back onto the kayak without problems of tipping.