Cambridge Kayak Pioneer I Single Sit on Top Kayak

Paddled +20 years & a big fan of canoes, teaching my children paddling in them. My 11YO child wanted a birthday kayak but I could not justify a high cost for something he would grow out of and had watched him struggle to move his friends kayak on the beach. Researching I saw the YouTube video for the Pioneer, a kayak with a rear wheel attached. Well priced with a seat & paddle at no extra charge. Going forward it'll probably be hand it down to younger siblings. After an email to check things (British made, some recycled content and no quibble if not suitable), purchase was smooth and I got a few extras (bags, phone case, etc. for his own use) at a better price than my local source. Delivered to our remote home that week and we got a few shots at it before the season ended. Should get years out of it, all v.happy and I'm now a Superparent in my child's eyes.

Basic, simple does the job. Feels sturdy and cool bright colours. No complaints.

The Pioneer Kayak entirely lived up to expectations! Ordered 2: for myself and a friend (60kg + 80kg,) Used in the sea, the kayak was very stable and buoyant - even in a bit of breaking surf. I think it might be a bit less stable with heavier adults. The wheel on the bottom really helped with manoeuvering, and is such a useful feature. Cambridge Kayaks were very helpful: an issue arose with one of my paddles: this was very swiftly resolved. Ordering and delivery were very simple, and very quick. I was very happy with the service. Also excellent price. Would highly recomment Cambridge Kayaks - for both product and service.

Ordered without issue and arrived quickly in 4 days which included the weekend. Kayak was well wrapped on delivery. This Kayak is small enough I was able to get it into a Peugeot 308 with no roof rack. On the water this Kayak is a great starter Kayak. It does not excel at anything in particular but does every thing more than well enough to make it an excellent Kayak for the price. I took it up and downstream on the River Wye where it handled the rapids just as well as the calm water. For those who have been used to inflateable Kayaks or a Kayak desinged for swell you may find this feels a little unstable and requires a little more concentration on where you keep your weight. The rear wheel is awesome, moving from parked car to the River bank was so simple, no need for a trolley or akward carrying. The 2 part Oar which came with the Kayak was light weight and yet still strong enough to exert some serious force in the water. Everything else worked as you would expect and as intended. Drains drained, plugs plugged handles allowed you to lift. I was extra impressed with the back on the seat as the back support is often where Kayaks seem to fail, this one was great and offered proper back support. I brought this because I live on the River Wye with its right of public navigation and I wanted something cheap without being nasty which I could use for leisure purposes. This Kayak fits my needs perfectly. Worth noting I am short, so my review may not be accurate if you are Tall.

Very helpful. Arranged delivery at agreed time and day. The delivery guy unloaded the kayaks and helped me store them in my garage. Would definitely recommend them. Thanks Eric