Reviewer:

Nate W

Rating:

5

Date:

8/27/2012

Review:

Great stable recreational kayak for 2-3 people under 450 lbs tested. I bought this kayak because my family was looking for a versatile kayak that I could use solo or with my wife and 16 month old son. I also wanted to make sure the boat wasnt to long and cumbersome for smaller rivers and streams. This kayak is one of a kind and met all my needs perfectly. With guidance from the great people at ACK, I was shown how to strap the kayak to my roof rack with ease. This yak is really fun on the water and I recommend it for any couple or family who enjoy watersports.

Reviewer:

Gman

Rating:

5

Date:

5/25/2012

Review:

TONS of storage. The Kona is also light and very stable in the water. The seats are also very comfortable and it has lots of great features that come in handy.

Reviewer:

Lori

Rating:

5

Date:

7/7/2011

Review:

AWESOME tandem....Father's Day gift for my husband. Arrived promptly, customer service is amazing and we can't wait to get it in the water. Thanks so much :)

Reviewer:

magnuskrans

Rating:

5

Date:

11/13/2010

Review:

Before buying this kayak I researched several brands including the ocean kayak malibu two and all I can say is I'm damn glad I got the Hobie. Everything on the Hobie is top notch, the included seats, paddles, deck hatches, and cargo tiedowns are all first-rate! All of these items were options on the ocean kayak but not standard and would have raised the price to even more than the Hobie. This kayak is also much more compact and easier to handle solo. I live on the Gulf of Mexico and the Kona is stable and forgiving in both the protected inlet waters and the open ocean. The Hobie Trax 2 kayak cart is also a must buy if you're getting the Kona, it plugs right into the scupper holes in the middle and makes dragging the kayak around over sand or grass MUCH easier.

Reviewer:

Karl Braasch

Rating:

4

Date:

11/29/2009

Review:

I really have enjoyed my Hobie Kona Deluxe Kayak so far. I don't have any major complaints about it. I have used it with two adults and two adults and two small children (slightly cramped conditions) and all worked well.

Reviewer:

bartster

Rating:

4

Date:

9/9/2008

Review:

This is our first kayak, very happy with it so far. Austin kayaks have been helpful. It is not real fast but very stabil. Seats are comfortable too. Great kayak for the money, comes with everything you need, except pfd.

Reviewer:

m battles

Rating:

5

Date:

5/3/2008

Review:

This is a great kayak!! I weigh around 200lbs, my 14 yr old weighs about 140 and my 4 yr old 50 and we can all go out together. Would recommend to anyone, lots of storage also!!!

Reviewer:

DR. J

Rating:

5

Date:

7/4/2007

Review:

Great tandem..Just bought it on LBI @ Jersey shore. Immediately put it in choppy bay on 4th of July, solo, and it handled beautifully. Center seat is a great option when solo. Plenty of room and I'm 6'1". Seem a little pricey at first, but when you look at all the options, it's a no-brainer. Hobie knows how to equip it right.

Reviewer:

MJG

Rating:

5

Date:

6/24/2006

Review:

I did a lot of research & planned on buying a O.K. When we got to the Jersey Paddler, I asked the sales guy to show me their shortest tandem before I bought. It was a no brainer lots of nice-to-have features & about 8" shorter than anything else on the market. It paddles nicely and easily fits me (6'), my wife (5'6") & our 2.6 year old!

Reviewer:

JRD

Rating:

5

Date:

3/30/2006

Review:

Great kayak - fits adult w/ 2 small kids or 2 adults well, also works well as a solo and has ample storage. Seats & paddles included are nice - seats offer good support. The Kona is lightweight - relatively easy for one person to load/unload from roof of SUV and the plug in cart is a great option. The people at ACK are very helpful and friendly.

Reviewer:

Chrales K.

Rating:

4

Date:

1/7/2006

Review:

Excellent tandem if your going to be using it solo a significant amout of time. Short enough to control solo, but still has plenty of room for two full-size adults.