[Costco] Tobin Sports Wavebreak Inflatable Kayak - $269.99

Jun 3rd, 2021 10:58 am

#1

tonyke [OP]: Newbie; Jan 13, 2007; 54 posts; 4 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 10:58 am

[Costco] Tobin Sports Wavebreak Inflatable Kayak - $269.99

Deal Link:: https://www.costco.ca/tobin-sports-wave ... 46778.html
Price:: 269.99
Expiry:: June 4, 2021
Retailer:: Costco

Fits up to 2 adults
Weight capacity: 200 kg (440 lb.)
Premium coated nylon material is sun, oil and seawater resistant
Adjustable, removable seats with storage compartments

372 stock at the time of posting.

lifejacket still in stock at costco too
https://www.costco.ca/hyperlite-paddlin ... 56951.html

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Jun 3rd, 2021 11:00 am

#2

deep: Deal Guru; Nov 19, 2002; 12063 posts; 447 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:00 am

Hot? Because of?

Heatware 50 Positive, 0 Negative

+1

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:07 am

#3

cicaskl: Newbie; May 3, 2017; 12 posts

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:07 am

deep wrote: ↑ Hot? Because of?

Because you can only use it during red "hot" summer days

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Jun 3rd, 2021 11:08 am

#4

Scotkwong: Newbie; Oct 31, 2010; 11 posts; 7 upvotes; Vancouver

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:08 am

Can't recommend this kayak. Bought it earlier this summer, and went kayaking with it twice. Both times I ended up sitting in a puddle of water. The wife stayed dry though. Otherwise, everything worked pretty well.

+2

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:20 pm

#5

jmons20: Member; Feb 28, 2020; 291 posts; 667 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:20 pm

Not sure if this is actually $120 better than the $150 intex 2 person kayak on Amazon

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:22 pm

#6

fruitpunch.ben: Member; Mar 7, 2011; 278 posts; 323 upvotes; Surrey, BC

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:22 pm

jmons20 wrote: ↑ Not sure if this is actually $120 better than the $150 intex 2 person kayak on Amazon

Yep I have the same question. OP What makes this hot when you can get one (well reviewed, mind,) for $150 on Amazon?

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:58 pm

#7

anshiren: Sr. Member; Sep 15, 2015; 798 posts; 630 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Jun 3rd, 2021 12:58 pm

I got one and already used twice this summer. I also had a intex challenger k2 for 5 years. I did a few search and and comparison before pulling the trigger: I believe this is same “ Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura X2” but just sold under a different name in Canada.

I feel this is very good and stable. Worth the money. Compare to intex k2:
Pro:
Tracks well, similar if not better
More stable than k2
Extra layer means more protection and I can see it last longer than k2, but this layer means longer to try
Paddle feels better, k2 give me and my friends blister. But I feel the length is a bit off, weird when paddling
Better return policy than k2 from amazon or any retailer
More spacious than k2 though it is shorter.
Better seats
Better/faster pump
Easier/faster to inflate and deflate except for drying part

Con: more expensive than k2
Longer to dry
No bag (intex bag is low quality and would tear or zipper would fail with a few usage)
Pump is a bit too large to store on the kayak.
The pump is nice with a pressure reading to avoid over inflate, but mine stopped working after first use.

To sum up, the price is pretty good, and it is much cheaper than Ventura sold from other retailer or if you look at the listing price from Europe/Japan, etc, even for pre-Covid time this is a good deal. With Covid tax on those outdoor items and short supply, one can see intex ones soars double the price if any stock, so this is a good buy. I would suggest skip intex and get this directly unless your budget is really low, than go for k2 in stock for $150, not bad price during Covid either

https://www.amazon.ca/Intex-Explorer-2- ... B00A7EXF4C

1. Buy cheap, buy twice
2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

+6

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:09 pm

#8

anshiren: Sr. Member; Sep 15, 2015; 798 posts; 630 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:09 pm

jmons20 wrote: ↑Not sure if this is actually $120 better than the $150 intex 2 person kayak on Amazon

See my review above, if you want to use it for one summer or so, go for intex. Otherwise it is $120 better than intex.

1. Buy cheap, buy twice
2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

+1

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:10 pm

#9

Murkdx: Member; Feb 3, 2019; 339 posts; 327 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:10 pm

anshiren wrote: ↑ I got one and already used twice this summer. I also had a intex challenger k2 for 5 years. I did a few search and and comparison before pulling the trigger: I believe this is same “ Bestway Hydro-Force Ventura X2” but just sold under a different name in Canada.

I feel this is very good and stable. Worth the money. Compare to intex k2:
Pro:
Tracks well, similar if not better
More stable than k2
Extra layer means more protection and I can see it last longer than k2, but this layer means longer to try
Paddle feels better, k2 give me and my friends blister. But I feel the length is a bit off, weird when paddling
Better return policy than k2 from amazon or any retailer
More spacious than k2 though it is shorter.
Better seats
Better/faster pump
Easier/faster to inflate and deflate except for drying part

Con: more expensive than k2
Longer to dry
No bag (intex bag is low quality and would tear or zipper would fail with a few usage)
Pump is a bit too large to store on the kayak.
The pump is nice with a pressure reading to avoid over inflate, but mine stopped working after first use.

To sum up, the price is pretty good, and it is much cheaper than Ventura sold from other retailer or if you look at the listing price from Europe/Japan, etc, even for pre-Covid time this is a good deal. With Covid tax on those outdoor items and short supply, one can see intex ones soars double the price if any stock, so this is a good buy. I would suggest skip intex and get this directly unless your budget is really low, than go for k2 in stock for $150, not bad price during Covid either

https://www.amazon.ca/Intex-Explorer-2- ... B00A7EXF4C

Idk still doesnt convince me that this is $120 more lol

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:15 pm

#10

simplypop: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2019; 1481 posts; 1617 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 1:15 pm

Intex has good reviews online though. Not sure about this one if it’s worth $120 more. Can buy two intex at this point.

Jun 3rd, 2021 3:49 pm

#11

anshiren: Sr. Member; Sep 15, 2015; 798 posts; 630 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Jun 3rd, 2021 3:49 pm

Murkdx wrote: ↑
Idk still doesnt convince me that this is $120 more lol

Go for whatever you feel comfortable...it will be fun and a good pastime whichever you choose. Cheaper one just has a bit higher failure rate with use and abuse or even oob (holes, tear at the seam, etc), and may last shorter time

1. Buy cheap, buy twice
2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

+1

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:38 pm

#12

mike_dera: Member; Dec 9, 2009; 213 posts; 68 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:38 pm

Is there any return policy?

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:49 pm

#13

Rifle: Sr. Member; Mar 12, 2006; 815 posts; 188 upvotes

Jun 3rd, 2021 11:49 pm

anshiren wrote: ↑ See my review above, if you want to use it for one summer or so, go for intex. Otherwise it is $120 better than intex.

How do you find it doing solo?

Seems pretty neat, 10 ft. Nice lil kayak to fish.

Jun 4th, 2021 12:00 am

#14

Scottisonswardrobe: Jr. Member; Oct 24, 2016; 145 posts; 102 upvotes

Jun 4th, 2021 12:00 am

I picked up 2 Intex K1 from the $28 sale a few years ago. They have been taken out about 12 times each I'd say over 2.5 summers. They still hold air great, still operate as new and look new. Sometimes my kids even drag them in over gravel/dirt/sand and they stood up. If I were buying another "cheap inflatable" I'd go with the known quantity of Intex.

+1

Jun 4th, 2021 1:19 am

#15

anshiren: Sr. Member; Sep 15, 2015; 798 posts; 630 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Jun 4th, 2021 1:19 am

Rifle wrote: ↑
How do you find it doing solo?

Seems pretty neat, 10 ft. Nice lil kayak to fish.

Challenger K2 is okay for solo.

Haven’t tried solo on the Costco one yet as I took my two toddler sons both times. It tracks well with me sitting all the way at the back. The kayak is not long @ 10 ft should be no problem plus you would have a cooler or gearbox to better balance the weight distribution.

Also I assume the storage bag at the rear and two Velcros on the side for the paddles may be handy for fishing

1. Buy cheap, buy twice
2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

+1

Jun 4th, 2021 1:25 am

#16

anshiren: Sr. Member; Sep 15, 2015; 798 posts; 630 upvotes; Mooooonnn

Jun 4th, 2021 1:25 am

Scottisonswardrobe wrote: ↑I picked up 2 Intex K1 from the $28 sale a few years ago. They have been taken out about 12 times each I'd say over 2.5 summers. They still hold air great, still operate as new and look new. Sometimes my kids even drag them in over gravel/dirt/sand and they stood up. If I were buying another "cheap inflatable" I'd go with the known quantity of Intex.

I dragged the carry bag once for 5 mins and then found my k2 got four holes (my gear was so heavy with other stuff and two kids running around)....lesson learned and I would not drag any kayak in future no matter how cheap I got it. It is risk as I may damage the boat that will carry me and my family on the water

1. Buy cheap, buy twice
2. Don’t buy because it’s cheap. Buy it when needed or it brings convenience/happiness/better quality in life
3. Buy now think (regret/return) later
4. If the gut says don’t tell your lady, don’t!

+1

Jun 4th, 2021 1:42 am

#17

BudD62653: Newbie; May 19, 2020; 66 posts; 27 upvotes

Jun 4th, 2021 1:42 am

I picked this up and used it twice its fine for the price but If you want a better inflatable that has all the great features then your looking at $1000. I would say this is a good starter kayak or something to do for fun.

+1

Jun 11th, 2021 5:08 pm

#18

sclihua: Newbie; Oct 1, 2014; 2 posts; Winnipeg, MB

Jun 11th, 2021 5:08 pm

BudD62653 wrote: ↑ I picked this up and used it twice its fine for the price but If you want a better inflatable that has all the great features then your looking at $1000. I would say this is a good starter kayak or something to do for fun.

Agree, ordered one, wait to see how much fun it could bring.