Customer Reviews

Emotion Glide Kayak

5 star:		(62)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

My wife wanted this for her birthday. Actually she wanted any kayak. After coming here and checking through the list most were inflatable. It was only Emotion that had a real hard shell kayak at this price range. The fact that it is available in so many different colors you can find the perfect one that your boater would enjoy.

Her first trip out. We went out to the Erie Canal and found several people kayaking up and down it all day. She was nervous to go out in it her first time, there are no natural waves on the water in the canal, yet she was still timid, due to not knowing how to maneuver and paddle. Eventually a person came in that had what appeared to be a professional kayak. I asked him for a lesson and he heartily agreed to show her the basics.

Where this is going is that once he got in the Emotion kayak I thought he would comment on its "cheapness" instead, he remarked that it was a fantastic kayak, balanced and very easy to maneuver and move. This made her and I very happy to know we purchased such a good kayak. She took off and paddled for over an hour and came back remarking how easy it tracked and how stable it felt in the water. I gave it a try and was thoroughly impressed at how stable it felt.

Pros:
+ Its light and easy to carry
+ Well balanced
+ Carrying handles make it easy to carry with 2 people
+ Included strap and indented area beside where you sit hold the paddle.

Cons:
- Seat bottom could use about 1/4 inch more padding but its really good for a couple of hours after that it can feel hard.
- Doesn't come in puce, just kidding the color options are awesome.

Accessories:
Emotion Standard Paddle, 220cm- You should stand up and your hands should curl over the top of the paddle for the right size. My wife is 5ft 7in and the 220 is too long for her but not by much.
Can Panion Drink Holders - this is handy and pretty cheap
Stearns Gatsby Canoe & Kayak Vest - Super comfortable and easy to wear in the kayak due to the open back and sides.

Tips:
Get some sort of kayak rack for the roof of your car/suv. Reason is transporting this on the Yakima bars on my SUV during a hot day sort of deformed the plastic a little. It has since sprung back but you should have a proper kayak rack to avoid this.

Summary:
This is an intermediate kayak at an beginner inflatable price. The only reason you shouldn't get it is if you need the inflatable to put in your trunk vs carrying this on your car. Inflatables puncture, thats a fact, this will stay firm and strong for many years to come.

Thanks for reading my review.

I've been paddling inflatables for a quarter century. Every one of them has gotten a puncture, often leading to me taking an unexpected swim. It was time to move on to a hard shell.

My friends have thousand-dollar 16-foot kayaks that never leave the garage. I wanted a boat that I could easily throw into the water. At 38 pounds, I can carry this kayak short distances with one hand. With a length of 9'10", I can fit it inside my minivan so I don't have to mess with a roof rack. And since it's under ten feet, I don't need to buy an Oregon launch permit.

I have a fragile back and require good back support and adjustable foot pegs. This kayak has them.

The boat handles better than I expected. I can paddle in a straight line as fast as in the longer boats. It's a little more work to make a turn in still water, but I got used to that pretty quickly.

Bottom line: I'm buying a second Emotion Glide kayak so my daughter and I can paddle together.

Emotion Glide Kayak

I bought this item from Amazon for $399.00 which included "Free Super Saver Shipping" and "no sales tax".
I ordered it on Tuesday August 24th and the estimated ship date was Monday August 30th. I was really
thrilled when I got an e-mail from Amazon on Thursday August 26th saying my kayak had shipped and would
arrive on Monday August 30th. It was delivered by ABF and it arrived in perfect condition. To get it on
the day it was originally scheduled to be shipped was great "Special Thanks to Amazon".

I am new to kayaking. I bought it simply to lose some weight and hopefully have a little fun. Since I was
new to kayaking I had no ideal if I could do it, or even if I'd enjoy doing it. I decided to buy a cheaper
inflatible kayak to see if kayaking was something I would enjoy.

I bought a Sea Eagle SE-330 to try out kayaking. The Sea Eagle SE-330 is a really nice inflatible kayak,
and I enjoyed kayaking the moment I hit the water the first time. I live next to a lake so I only use a
kayak for exercise and being out on the water, not for white water or shotting the rapids. I used the
Sea Eagle everyday for about 5 weeks, usually staying out on the water anywhere from 60 to 90 minutes.
My lower back started hurting, I've had ongoing lower back problems with L2 & L3, so the kayaking was
becoming less enjoyable. The Sea Eagle SE-330 I bought was the Pro Package which included the upgraded
seats for better back support. The Sea Eagle SE-330 is a great inflatible kayak and I highly recommend
it for anyone who does not need strong back support and does not have back pain issues.

I did a lot of research looking for a hard shell kayak that was both affordable and offered good strong
back support. Everything I read about the Emotion Glide Kayak was positive including lots of talk about
how nice and strong the back support is. I also liked that most reviewers said it was stable, that it
tracked straight in the water and it was light enough for one person to carry a short distance to the
water.

I decided since I enjoyed kayaking and being out on the water I'd order one. I bought a Blue one and
the color matched exactly to the photo Amazon uses with the listing. I have used it everday since it
arrived on August 30th, and on somedays I've even taken it out twice, once in the morning and another
time in the afternoon. I usually stay out for 60 to 90 minutes and I've not had any pain at all in my
lower back. I do use a flat floation device from Wal-Mart to add cushion to the back rest, seat comes
with very thin padding. I am amazed how good my back feels using this kayak and I'm very pleased that
I went ahead and ordered it.

I am 5'9 and I weigh 235, weighed 256 when I bought the Sea Eagle SE-330. So I've lost over 20 pounds
having fun kayaking while also getting plenty of exercise. I like that! The Emotion Glide Kayak is very
stable. The lake I use has a pier that sticks out in the lake maybe 50 feet. I take the Glide out to
about the middle of the pier, set it in the water, than climb in holding the edge of the pier. I'm able
to climb in and out without tipping over or falling in the water. The large opening makes it really easy
to climb in and out of.

The Glide tracks straight and true through the water. I use it on flat water and I have no problems of
any kind paddling or steering this kayak. It does well when we get wind accross the lake, I've never
taken on any water or really gotten wet out on the lake. I enjoy every minute I'm using the Glide!

I highly recommend this kayak for anybody looking for good back support while kayaking on flat water
such as a lake like I do. I give it 5 stars ***** all the way!

First, I'd like to thank all of the experienced kayakers who took the time to write reviews of the Emotion Glide Kayak. Your expertise and insightful comments gave me lots of helpful information which were instrumental in my decision to buy this kayak. I've taken two lessons with two different instructors and they both thought that this was a great kayak for beginner through intermediate skilled kayakers. Thank you.

Now to the new kayakers who are making their first purchase. Here are a few things that I didn't read in any of the other reviews ... I guess most folks thought this was common knowledge:

- Apparently kayaks come with internal flotation devices ... some have attached styrofoam blocks but this kayak has something called a flotation bag which is hooked into the kayak behind the seat. I guess that you could blow it up manually but, I'm not sure after doing that that I'd have the energy to kayak. I purchased a foot pump which worked really well but it just too large for me to tote around (I'm more of a minimalist kind of girl) so I'll be on the market for something much smaller and more portable.
- Also a surprise to me is that kayaks have pedals. You push against them as you stroke with the paddle (Who knew?). The foot pedals on the Emotion Glide are adjustable which seem to have quite a range and work very well even with someone who has very short legs.
- I'm not at all petite and I probably push the weight limit listed for the kayak. So my first time in the water, I had some trepidation that I'd just sink the whole thing. But, I'm glad to say that there were no problems and that the kayak rode perfectly in the water. Perhaps I'd be in trouble on a white-capped lake on a windy day ... but, being out on a day like that isn't in my plans. And, hopefully, by the time I'm skilled enough for that, the exercise that I've gotten will have slimmed me down a bit.

I just bought this kayak as a present to myself for my 60th birthday. I'm not strong or in good shape but; I love it, I'm having a wonderful time, and I'm starting to shape up while having fun. Now go read all those reviews by people who know what they are talking about and get started -- there's nothing to be nervous about. Happy paddling !

I bought two Emotion Glide Kayaks recently. They come shipped in bubble wrap. One of the kayak's drain plugs was damaged during shipping and Amazon was quick to call the manufacturer to send me another which I got a week later. I think the boats will be what I expected when I bought them but, I am pretty disappointed in the quality control. While handling one for the first time, I sliced open my thumb from carrying under the cockpit opening. The plastic will need to be filed and/or sanded to fix. Several screws needed to be tightened and none have any sort of cap on the underside (inside the boat) to prevent cutting. I am going to get rubber screw caps for all of them. The holes drilled for the seatback stretch cord could have been done with more care. One is just about split open to the edge of the plastic. The forward screw holding the paddle rest cord is in exactly a place where you will hit it and rub against it. Extra plastic from the forming the shell was not all removed. I don't know if mine were "monday morning" kayaks but, the quality was on a par with General Motors. I think most know what I am talking about. Price was good, I know but it really isn't rocket science to observe and fix these small manufacturing oversights. Seems like nobody ever tried these boats when they were first designed.

First, I'm 6'2", 220lbs; kayaker (mainly sea) and canoeist with whitewater experience. The Emotion Glide is an outstanding kayak. Initially, I thought that I'd have to add a rudder, but that's not necessary. It tracks like a boat 2-feet longer. Of course, it doesn't have the speed of a fiberglass kayak, but it has some zip for polyethylene with a wide cockpit....being only 40lbs helps in that regard. It is very stable, of prime concern for a tall guy like me with a high center of gravity and who fishes out of a boat in choppy waters (that's why I don't like sit-on-top kayaks). During my first outing in the wind on a Wyoming lake I rode high and sans spray skirt - stayed dry. At $400, it's a great value. I wish that I'd known that Emotion Glide makes a fishing version with sunken rod holders before I purchased...oh well. (Hope ABF ships your order, I ordered on Saturday and the kayak arrived Thursday!)

I am a 60 year old beginner. This kayak handles so well. I love it.

I love this kayak! My son wanted one for his birthday, so I ordered an emotion glide and comet. The glide is wonderful! It tracks well and is perfect for a beginner. It is very stable and easier to get into than the comet. Even my sister who has knee trouble was able to get into the glide. The seat could be padded a bit more, but is comfortable enough for a couple of hours.

Not the cheapest nor the most expensive, but by far the best Rec. kayak ever made.
I'm so impressed, I now have 4 and plan to buy 2 more. These kayak's rock! From beginner to experienced these do it all and do it well. Buy one its money well spent and you won't be disappointed.

Everything about this kayak is great! I chose a red Glide. The color is a rich beautiful red that looks like it will resist fading. Bungee cords are conveniently placed on both ends, as well on the left-hand side of the craft. The adjustable seat back is taller than most and offers good back support for a comfortable ride. Adjustable foot supports are easy to move and lock into position. Best of all the kayak offers both great stability and manuverabilty in the water, which are two attributes rarely experienced together in one craft.