Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak Review

Product Specifications

Style: sit-on-top
Length 12 feet
Width 30 inches
Shipping weight 72 pounds
Weight capacity 300 pounds

Despite a few minor flaws, the Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak is among the most practical fishing kayaks that an angler might come across. It is durable, agile and big enough for most anglers’ needs.

Product Review

The Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak is quite fast for its length. This makes it not only fit for fishing expeditions but also a blast for surfing too. It has a drain-plug, a molded in anti-theft handle and three rubbers handles, for easy transportation.

The kayak is also stackable and easy to lock up through the moulded-in front handle. More to this, it can easily be used by different kinds of persons. It tracks well and cuts through the water swiftly making it very convenient.

Pros of Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak

Durable and agile
Small and lightweight enough for easy car loading
Rounded hull
Padded seating
Easy to get in and out of
Very stable – does not easily topple
Comfortable foot braces
Carrying handles
Draining plug

Cons of Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak

The 12-foot Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak is not as easy to manoeuvre as some smaller kayaks.
Its price is on the higher end of the spectrum
Not as quick as some sportier models
Some people worry about its stability

Best Feature

The drain plugs in the Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak make it very easy to drain excess water. This helps in keeping the cockpit dry and makes for easier paddling. (WMany of us have experienced the discomfort caused by an incessantly wet cockpit).

Worst Feature

This kayak is less manoeuvrable than other, shorter kayaks, which can make it a harder journey, especially in challenging conditions, such as big tides and strong eddies. Long paddles can be hard work, leaving the angler a very tired man at the end of a long fishing expedition.

My Personal View

If you don’t mind a slower ride and questionable stability, this kayak will do everything you ask of it, and then some.

Customer’s Review

Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak is popular among all sorts of outdoor adventuring circles – from diving to fishing and swimming. Customers’ comments included easy carrying and storage, stability, and comfort. It has been rated at between 3 and 4 stars in Amazon and, at the time of writing, comes with free shipping.

I’ve tried but it’s too wobbly for me. But is a great deal for the price of other kayaks.

Summary

The price is decent and has there is free shipping which makes it even more attractive. The Riot Kayaks Escape Flatwater Fishing Kayak is robust, agile enough and very practical.