Lifetime Lotus Sit-On-Top Kayak with Paddle

I have two Lifetime Sit-on-top Kayaks and we LOVE them! We purchased one because we found a killer deal (Walmart.com $119.50) and I prefer the sit-on-top style myself. We took it out on the lake and really enjoyed it. All three of my kids (ages 16 ,18, 25) took it out for a spin (see photo). I ordered a second one and we've been enjoying both! We went on a 10 mile kayak trip with a group of teenaged girls a couple of weeks ago on the Buffalo River. One of the girls started in our kayak and decided to switch out to see what a sit-inside style was like. She became very upset with her new craft and wanted back on ours. She refused to give it up to anyone in our group from then on! (see photo - She is on the red kayak in middle of photo) Just yesterday, we went out for a few hours on the lake with some of my son's friends. We had a variety of kayaks among us. One of the boys flipped over in his sit-in style and took me with him ( i was also in a sit-in style) and we had to swim them to shore to get the water out. My two kids were on our Lifetime sit-on kayaks. One of the friends wanted to see if it was possible to swamp our kayak. He tried to flip it which took a bit... Did i mention they are very stable? He finally managed it, then flipped it back over and pulled himself back up with no problem! I would say in less than a minute EASILY. We will be purchasing a third within the next week or so.PROS:- Affordable- Durable- Sit-on-top style- Comes with paddle- VERY stable- You can easily get back aboard from deep water on your own (if you are swimming or whatever)- It is NOT swampable! Very safe!- Great area on back for small cooler or dry bag which I highly recommend- Can carry it by yourself from middle grooved handhold- The flat backend lets you store it standing up (looks cool in our teens room in the corner)- Size-wise I can actually fit 2 of them in my suburban with the seats down on one side- Easier to transport compared to sit-in styleCONS:- Color choice is limited (ours are red)- Paddles are Ok not great- The seat straps slide so you have to re-tighten occasionally (there may be a way to prevent this that I haven't figured out yet) only one of ours does this.- A bit slow compared to a sit-in style kayak, but you trade speed for stability.UPDATE:My son ( age 16 about 5' 10") has taken to kayak fishing now!! (added photo) What a blast!! His first fishing attempt on the lake was great! It was quite windy, causing the largest waves I have yet encountered on this lake. The stability of this kayak was impressive!

Amazing product. They are simple. But exactly what you need. I bought 4 of these because the price is so good. Your are not going to find one cheaper. Stop looking. I got these and the butt pillows that you don’t even need. The kayak is comfy on it’s own. My ten year old got in and took off no issues. Never done a kayak before. Not a lot of kayaks have oars with them. These do and cheap price. But not lacking in quality. I’m trying to hit all the point I love about these and the points your probably wondering about. They are 8 ft. I can’t carry one by myself. But I’m only 5’2 and weak. But my 15 year old held one above his head. So they are lighter. Paddles are sturdy and well made. Nothing about this kayak is cheap other than the price. 😊

Getting this 2-pack of kayaks is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time. The first time I ordered it and waited for weeks, the seller just canceled the transaction due to a shipping issue, but didn't bother to even reach out to me. So I kept looking for other kayaks, but just couldn't find a deal like this one, so I took my chances and placed the order a second time. They used a different shipper and the kayaks showed up earlier than promised. I am so glad I ordered them. I'm a beginner kayaker, but more experienced guests have also used them and commented on how nice they are. And the best part is that as a 60 yr old, 120 pound female, I can carry it with relative ease. I've used it several times (on a lake) and so far it's holding up very nicely. Another great thing is the seatback. It makes this kayak so much more comfortable on my back than rentals I've tried. Great purchase!

On our first outing the kayak filled with water and I was ok to make a warranty claim. As life is life... I get the email as my picture states to contact to get a patch. If it can't take one float( I bought 2) one is fine. But if they don't back the warranty. I'll upgrade and never again. Along with when I received the items I was shorted a paddle. In which I didn't complain. Was excited to go floating. Now it's the poor quality that has a hole isn't covered. I won't put my hard earned money to this company again as they don't hold to what they say. Boooo to lifetime ...

I wanted as cheap as I can go as I wasn't sure how much I could use it at my rental house in Hilton Head Island. Delivered yesterday and took it out for the first time not expecting much as this is such a short kayak (I wanted it short and light to carry to the lagoon and beach and to fit into my mid sized SUV). It tracks just fine! Almost better than I remember with longer ones. You paddle on the left, the tip of the kayak moves 5-6 inches to the right. You paddle to the right, the tip of the kayak moves 5-6 inches to the left. Net result, you go straight never having to make adjustments! I remember the longer ones getting out of wack and having to paddle multiple times on one side to correct. Not here. Light enough to carry about 100-150 feet before needing a rest. I am 5'8". With knees bent, I am on the second of 4 foot notches. With legs flat (which I like best), I am on the 3rd foot notch. So someone 4-6 inches taller than me can sit with legs flat. And someone 4-6 inches taller than that can sit with legs bent (just be mindful of the 250# weight limit). It is also very stable.Update: took it out on the ocean today (calm conditions). All was fine except one thing. Went with my friend who had a different kayak (the kind you slide into). Wow, what a difference. They were like a rocket ship and I like a freighter-slow, slow, slow. Frankly, I wouldn't have noticed without them there. So, if you need to go long distances or need speed, this is not for you. It is still good with me as I am just out for fun and touring around.