Quest 10

I purchased 2 Riot Quest 10's for my 2 teenage daughters 5 years ago. Both boats have returned excellent service. They are reasonably light and super durable. One local rental operation uses them for their river rental fleet. They have been easy to paddle and maneuver on both flat and light white water. They're stable and track well. The Quest is fairly wide, but reasonably fast for a shorter kayak. These boats are versatile too, with usable features such as a bulkhead separated aft compartment with hatch, comfortable seats, thigh braces and adjustable foot pegs. We added spray skirts for colder water and white water, but a big cockpit limits how much splash the skirt can take. The Quest can be reliably rolled by a skilled paddler. All in all I would by a Quest 10 again, any day! They are an outstanding value at today's prices.

I am new to kayaking and until recently used an inflatable kayak as an entry to the sport to decide if I liked it. Well I did, and after some research decided to upgrade to a Riot Quest 10. For a beginner it has been a thoroughly enjoyable craft. Well built, stable and stylish with ample storage and a very comfortable cockpit. It's also safe, since with a buoyancy pad in front and a watertight storage compartment in the stern, it will float if capsized. I enjoy photography and love to get out on the lake at dawn to capture the sunrises, wildlife as well as photograph other lake users. The Riot tracks well, is very maneuverable and suits my needs perfectly.

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I really enjoyed the first few paddles but then the hull started to worp after a half dozen uses. I contacted the company and they only return emails after repeated calls. Very unfriendly.

Too bad.

Got this boat yesterday, mine is orange, and is the model with no sealed hatch, which is why I removed one star: not sure what will happen when I flip over: seems like the boat will fill up and sink! (Advice would be greatly appreciated here)
Otherwise I love the boat so far. Best features are that it is super light (41 lb) so I can easily lift it myself (56 year old female with only medium level of fitness), and at 10 feet long - (the slightly blunt end sure is a nice 'cheat'!) it fits very nicely in the back of my Toyota Highlander. Nice large cockpit and comfortable seat makes for an easy getting in and out - I always use my paddle laid across the boat for leverage and it worked really well.
Nice surprise is that even at this short length, it paddles quite well. I went from an Inflatable Advanced Element of about the same length, to an Innova Twist I of about 8.5 feet length (much slower than the AE), so this is definitely a step up. On Lake Katchawanooka this morning, wind picked up and sky got dark, so I hurried and paddled back - against the wind. I was very surprised at how much speed I could get. (Note that I do have a fantastic paddle: Sting-Ray Hybrid) - A bit of splashing waves crashed on the front deck, but the water was diverted nicely away from the cockpit. The groovy keel helped keep the boat in line - no rudder necessary! I plan to do half-day trips, mostly on calm lakes and rivers, but I feel pretty confident that if the wind picks up, I'll be able to manage. All the videos of this kayak show calm water, I'll try to make one in wavy waters. All in all, a great investment (got a good deal at Freedom K&C near Oshawa).

As a first boat for my daughters it has been fantastic. A real confidence booster, with go anywhere ability. Even for Dad at 200 lbs, the Quest is fun, though it's not meant for that weight. I've seen them used in rental operations and it's no wonder why. They simply deliver on water fun for every paddler that gets into one. Try one for yourself!