Submitted by: ChuckC
11-18-2009
     UGH! It might be okay in the surf, but that's about it... I liken it to paddling a 2x4 upstream with a plastic spoon. Save your pennies... spend a little more, and buy something else.
Rating: 2 of 10

Submitted by: radras
05-01-2009
     We have a couple of these and they're great toys. I'm about 200# and max out this kayak, but my considerably lighter wife and my 13yo son love them. They're easy to handle and maneuver in waves and shallows, and not intimidating for first-timers. They load and store easy, we take them anywhere there is recreational water. They ride nice on the roof rack of a little car. They will be much more fun for the family than the inner-tubes and other toys on the house boat.
Rating: 7 of 10

Submitted by: Kathie
03-16-2009
     I can't say enough good things about this kayak, what a sweet little boat. The Aloha is easy to get on and off, is very stable and can really carve up a wave. I take this boat in the river and lagoon as well and it is always fun to paddle.
Rating: 10 of 10

Submitted by: Jamey
04-05-2007
     I bought one last summer and used it mostly in the NJ surf. Used it a couple of times in rivers as well. It seems like it's a really good boat...But I'm at the top end of the weight capacity, I'll probably be selling it and getting a bigger boat before returning to the surf. It's a wet ride in a river for me and it tends to nose-dive in the waves a lot.
Rating: 5 of 10

Submitted by: SavageMaxx
04-03-2007
     Purchased 2 of theses on clearance and local retailer. The are light and fun to play with, turns well, great for the kids in flat water. Recently we took and 8 mile paddle and my 14 year old chose one of these, she enjoyed it over our Yak. I tried it, its definitely not made for a 200+lbs person, almost sank the little thing. Priced right, under 250 with paddle and seat.
Rating: 10 of 10

Submitted by: onedante
04-05-2006
     Very stable and easy to paddle, seems lighter than the 37 pound specs. It's a little slow, but that's for 190 pound paddler. Here's the good news - it carves easily and turns/spins with little effort. Even 180s are possible. almost Perl-proof up to 4 feet even with a late take-off. It is a little loose and side slips with only a slight molded skeg. A great beginner/intermediate boat and can double as a beginner flat water boat for friends who are afraid to get in any kayak because they are "too tippy" - I've even paddled it in tidal creeks for short 2 mile work outs.
Rating: 8 of 10

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