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    The Emotion Kayaks Sparky sit-on-top kayak offers a comfortable, stable and fun way to introduce kids to kayaking.

    • Emotion Kayaks Sparky sit-on-top kayak only weighs 22 lbs.! It's perfect for kids, teens and small paddlers of all abilities
    • Tough polyethylene hull stands up to abuse and offers years of service
    • Hull design offers excellent stability and limits rocking
    • Molded seat with multiple footrests offers a comfortable fit for kids of all sizes
    • Scupper holes drain excess water from cockpit
    • Side handles with finger grips on each side of kayak make transport easy, and toggled bow handle offers an convenient place to grab the boat
    • The Sparky includes a center cup holder and a small stern tankwell

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    Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids' Specs
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    Description
    Best use
    Flatwater kayaking
    Blow-molded polyethylene
    Plastic
    6 feet
    24 inches
    22 pounds
    Molded / plastic
    1
    Not applicable
    140 pounds
    None
    No
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    Tracking system
    Foldable

    Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids' Customer Reviews

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    Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids'
     
    3.5

    (based on 4 reviews)

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Compact (3)
    • Easy to lift (3)
    • Easy to paddle (3)
    • Good maneuverability (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Flat waters (4)
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      Jan

      21

      2013

       
      2.0

      weight limit

      By Soon

      from Boston MA

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Easy To Lift

      Cons

      • Unstable

      Best Uses

      • Flat Waters

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids':

      This is not suitable for people 120 lb and up to the weight limit of 140 lbs. It becomes unstable. No back rest is a con. My friend is 120lbs 4.11 feet the size of a teen and he had a very hard time with this. Perhaps a person under 120lbs would do just fine.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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      May

      30

      2012

       
      4.0

      The best starter kayak I have seen

      By River Trip

      from Shenandoah Valley, VA

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

      • Heavy

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters
      • Rivers

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids':

      This is the best durable kids SOT that I have seen. It is a little heavy for the kids to handle out of the water by themselves. The handles on the side were poorly thought out and are almost useless. They should have included the ability to have a seat back for longer trips. Those are the only cons and that is not a lot. The boat is super stable, it tracks well, it handles small ledges and mild riffles easily, and the price is right for a beginner boat. I continue to be extremely pleased with the boat. My 6 year old can now complete day trips in this boat without a complaint. I would highly recommend it.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      22

      2012

       
      4.0

      Great Small Kids Starter Boat

      By Maine2California

      from Murphys, CA

      About Me Advanced

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy To Lift
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability

      Cons

      • Water Re-entry fixable

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Flat Waters

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids':

      Have owned this 1 1/2 years for the purpose of introducing small kids to solo kayaking. It is a great price point for just that. They control it well, and love it. Ideally suited up to 80-90 lbs. Once my granddaughter attained 100 lbs. (and hooked on kayaking!) we moved her into a larger boat . . . Should practically disregard the 140 lb. rating as it will float, but too top heavy and decreasingly usable at 100+ lbs. Side carry grips are not too helpful for water re-entry - I put a strap through the two drainage holes to make a hand hold and all the kids have been able to manage righting the craft and climbing aboard without undue difficulty. Small investment to get kids started. You'll need a paddle, but will be able to use that when they grow into a larger boat.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      May

      14

      2012

       
      4.0

      great intro boat for kids

      By Mockingbird3

      from Harrisburg, PA

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Compact
      • Easy Entry & Exit
      • Easy To Lift
      • Easy to Paddle
      • Good Maneuverability
      • Stable

      Cons

      • No back support

      Best Uses

      • Flat Waters
      • Rivers

      Comments about Emotion Kayaks Sparky Kayak - Kids':

      My son developed good paddling skills on this boat. We bought it last year (2011) and he was age 6. By the end of the summer he was able to do a 3 hour float down a creek without much help from adults. If you want your kids to learn how to kayak, this is a great intro boat. I just wish there was a back support.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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