Lifetime 90116 Recreational Kayak Review: Ultra-Stable Recreational Kayak

Bottom Line

Lifetime makes this kayak for anyone looking for a fun and ultra-stable model that will be perfect for having fun in the water during the summer months.

Introduction

With a kayak that can accommodate up to 3 people like the Lifetime 90116, you will have the perfect tool for having fun in the water. This kayak will hold up to 500 pounds, and it is also well-built from High-density polyethylene.

This kayak will also include backrest for extra comfort and is designed to accommodate a wide variety of users as it has multiple footrest positions. And many kayakers will also love that this an easy to carry kayak with front and side handles.

Lifetime 90116 Recreational Kayak Review

Build Quality: Heavy-Duty but Lightweight

Lifetime 90116 will give you great service for many years to come as it is designed to be both tough and rugged. No matter where you might be using this kayak and how often, you can be confident that it will be able to take the abuse that comes with it.

It is made from a highly durable high-density polyethylene material, which also helps to keep the overall weight down as it is quite a light material. Thanks to this material, this kayak weighs only 60 pounds, which makes it one of the lightest in its class.

Also, the high-density polyethylene material has UV protection meant to make sure it will not crack or peel and will also keep the kayak looking good for a long time as it will also help prevent fading.

Maneuverability: Easily Maneuverable Even for Beginners

This kayak has been designed to cater to all skill levels including beginners, and hence the manufacture ensures that it will be super easy to maneuver when on the water.

While this might not be the fastest kayak out there, many kayakers will find that it will take relatively less effort to maneuver as it seems highly responsive to the slightest paddling, which is just what the inexperienced users want.

To make things even better, getting on and off the kayak will also be fairly easy, and the wider design will help minimize the likelihood of tipping over. Also, the longer and wider base will ensure the kayak has perfect contact with the water and hence improving maneuverability further.

Stability: Ultra-Stable and Tracking

If there is one thing that will give this kayak an edge over many others within the same class or price range is its stability. It is as stable as it can get, and even if you have little experience, you can be sure there will be less risk of tip-overs.

The impressive stability stems from the highly stable hull design that is designed to ensure there is less risk of flipping over. This hull comes in a tunnel design that helps enhance the stability of the kayak when on the water.

Besides the increased stability, there will also be better tracking with this kayak thanks to the tunnel hull design.

And while also not the lightest, the manufacturer also seems to get things spot-on when it comes to the weight distribution as this is not back, front or side heavy, which also helps ensure it will be highly stable.

Design: Multipurpose Design for Recreational Use

Lifetime also seems to get things correct when it comes to the design of this kayak. They combine several design elements and components to ensure that you will get exceptional service and that your kayak will be as comfortable as possible.

This kayak will include a nice backrest that will help provide support to the back to make kayaking more comfortable for anyone. Also, the two backrests can be placed anywhere on the three different seating positions.

These adjustable backrests will combine with the multiple footrests that are meant to ensure that this kayak can accommodate different rider heights so that anyone can ride on it comfortably.

Many kayakers will also love the 'high and dry' seating that will help ensure that they will be off the kayak's floor so that they remain dry no matter where they might be kayaking. But, you will also not have to worry about getting water on your floor as this kayak will make use of some special supper drain holes to remove water from the cockpit.

One more thing that you should love about this kayak is that it will have a mast receiver and that it is designed to accent a motor mount. This means that besides being able to attach a sail when you need wind to help you move faster, you can also add an electric trolling motor .

Storage Compartment: Enough Storage Space for a Couple of Users

No matter what your preferences might be or the kinds of gear you like carrying when kayaking, you can be sure there will be more than enough space for you on this kayak. That said, it should be able to hold gear for at least two people.

The kayak will include a storage section at the end of the bow that will make it easy to bring everything you need when kayaking for fun and even when you are going out fishing.

And to make sure that the gear you carry will be secure, this kayak will provide some shock cord straps that you can use to fasten them in place safely. Better yet, there are some nice ditty trays that will help you store and organize any smaller pieces that you wish to carry when kayaking.

Because you will also need to carry water when kayaking or even other beverages to enjoy when fishing, this kayak will also include a nice bottle holder for your drink.

Transport: Easy Enough to Carry

You should not have any difficulties transporting this kayak to and from the lake as the design also takes care of this because, at only 60 pounds, it should be easy enough for an adult to carry it around.

But to make sure that you will have a comfortable place to hold when you need to move this kayak, it will also include some nice handles placed in the right places. These handles will include the molded front and rear carry handles and side handle to give you multiple carry options.

Also, the fact that this kayak is only 10 feet long means it will be more manageable, and hence take less effort to transport and store when not in use.

Price: Quality is Worth the Price

This kayak will not come cheap because no matter where you are buying it from, you can be sure that you will spend over $400. But, any kayaker with enough experience with kayaks will tell you that they cost about as much or even more depending on the size, quality, and features.

Also, given the quality of this 2-person kayak and its design, you can be sure that you will get what you pay for, and so the price is just okay, and it is worth every buck you part with.

Verdict

An ultra-stable and easily maneuverable recreational kayak made from high-quality materials and with plenty of storage space.

Different kayakers will like different things on Lifetime 90116 as it has a lot to offer. However the durable HDPE construction, 500-pound weight capacity, comfortable and dry seat with backrest, and more stable design are what will impress most. But, this kayak also has multiple footrest positions and nice molded handles for easy transport.