Couldn’t agree more. Bought one of these a few years ago to take family out. As long as you look after these (ie dry them before packing/don’t over inflate) they give you zero issues.
Great UA-cam clip We were planning on this kayak regards it quality before we sore this clip. Now it a 100% guaranteed in buying one foe me and my wife. Thank you 👍
Great review! I have just bought this boat...me and my wife have enjoyed the whole day padling in Paranoa lake (Brasilia, Brazil). One important point to mention is that the drying process after paddling is not so straightforward without space (my situation living in apartment). I realized that that taking the floats out and using a towel has made the process much quicker.
Another amazing review! It would be good to see one of the Cambridge kayaks that decathlon sell too( herring for example) 🙂 Looking forward to more videos!!
I've got the Itiwit 2 and use 'H2o Kayaks Wave Asymmetrical Kayak Paddle 230 cm' with it which only costs around the £30 mark and is good value for money.
Well I finally went out fishing in my new Kayak, the only problem was the Paddle that I already own is 230cm and too short. I found that I was having to lean-in left & right to get a decent paddling depth. I ordered a 240cm Paddle, hopefully this will be better. This Kayak is ‘very’ wide so you ‘need’ a long Paddle.
Love your videos so much, they've really helped shape my decision to purchase an inflatable from Decathlon (just opened in my city) for the summer. I"m likely getting the itiwit 100+ to enjoy with friends, though I also eventually see myself with an itiwit x500 in the near future. Have you found the drop stitch material to crease or deform over time?
Thanks so much. I've owned the X500 drop-stitch for a year now and haven't noticed any degradation of the materials or anything. These are very solid boats made with quality materials, similar to those RHIB type boats. I think if you keep them clean and look after them they'll last years
Hi Steve Thank you for another enjoyable and informative video I bought one of these kayaks early last year and agree they are a fantastic bit of kit and have enjoyed exploring the Norfolk Broads near where I live (I'd be happy to show you around if you are in this neck of the woods) My only complaint would be the availability of spares When I bought this all the spares were available online for delivery or click and collect Now almost nothing is available online and you are asked to contact your nearest store which is almost 100 miles away from me Thankfully everything is working fine at the moment I did enquire at a store was told spares would need to be ordered and collected from there so obviously not very convenient for me Are you able to find any information from Decathlon and will they make spares more easily available Best wishes Julian
Thanks Julian, the Norfolk Broads look like a paddlers paradise, definitely on my list this year. I'll ask my contact at Decathlon about spare parts, it's a good point
Hi , you never said anything about drying the boat Ie taking out the bladders and drying them which I found very long winded also they are very hard to keep clean. I had one of these and I was glad to sell it on I then got a Bluewave Glider Drop stich which is double the price but a lot better. As you said the paddle you showed is very good al so the pump, the skeg are very good for the river I have got one for my Glid er. Good video
Hia Steve great review. Have you heard of any reviews or feed back about the Aqua Marina Steam 412? Im very close to ordering that but the little reviews is holding me back. Thanks
Thank you for the review, Stevie. You make it really difficult for me to decide between the 100 and the X100 😄, they both seem to be way good enough for me. I'm a beginner, I guess I'll start with the 100...
Go for the x100. The 100 is a pain to clean due to the fabric that takes time to dry - sometimes a couple of days depending on the weather. I've owned both, sold the 100 as it used to get mouldy, and went for the x100 for peace of mind.
@@anhonestreviewer7015 thank you Jay, I appreciate! Unfortunately, I meanwhile have the 100 and yes, it's a pain to dry. But that's a good reason to buy a new x100 after a while 😃. And beside the drying issue, I'm happy with it. We are in Alaska later this year and there is only the 100 available, so it was good for us to get used to the 100 at home. But again, thanks for your advice 🤠👍
What about drying the cloth material after? How long does that take? Do you have to take it all apart to dry? All inflatables are easy to pump up and deflate but it's the drying out part I want to know about.
This is a good point I talk about further in my 100 vs X100 video. Since I've been trialing this boat it's either been hot and sunny, or I've only been out for short trips so I haven't got the entire boat soaked. The bottom can just be towel dried. The top is a bit more tricky if it got drenched - I have heard from some owners they take off the whole cover and dry it that way. I guess it depends what kind of boating you expect to do, and what conditions and weather you're likely to encounter
They are a bayonet fitting just like a lightbulb, but they are vert tight to start with . There are 3 fittings attached and interchangeable with that fitting .
You'd be fine with 100. The main point of X100 is that because of the drop stich floor and pontoon materials it takes more pressure so it is more sturdy. it is also sleeker and therefore faster (you can do decent distances in it) if you buy for occasional use or it is your first boat you do well with 100.
Hi. Has this boat got a pretty solid base? Eg like a paddle board base? I have a bad knee so need something quite solid to stand on go get in and out of but prefer an inflatable to a ridged for transportation. Thanks
Hi Caz, this boat is pretty sturdy, it's not "floppy" like some of the cheaper PVC inflatables. But you should consider a drop-stitch boat like the Itiwit X100. It has a much stiffer floor, like a stand up paddle board. I've done a review video of them and also a comparison video with the boat featured here
Your other reviews are excellent and feel honest but this one feels a bit light and slightly glossing over potential problems - you don't show getting in/out of the boat in the water, standing/kneeling in it in the water, how it handles in wind, how "floppy" it is in the water (especially when fully loaded), and only a few seconds of it in use. Is that because it's not so great and you don't want to offend Decathlon?
Thanks Jim, that's good feedback. I certainly aren't worried about offending Decathlon, I have quite a candid relationship with them and they don't mind me picking holes or pointing out faults. I guess I just overlooked the entry and exit thing when I was making this. I suppose there wasn't anything unusual to report. Even though it's a low pressure boat it still feels remarkable stiff when on the water. I'm thinking of doing a comparison video of this with one of the Intex boats so I'll cover the points you raised in that. Cheers, S
You'll have a better time on the water with this than the K2, which is much more vulnerable to wind. I think this will last longer too. For quicker drying, you can take take the skin off and hand it on a line, I've heard this is the best way to do it
Design issue with these in my opinion. They are excessively tight when fitting. If you’re getting sand anywhere near them they’re impossible to remove by hand. We’ve taken to pouring water over them (to rinse any grit away) then using a small flat rock to tap them out.
Couldn’t agree more. Bought one of these a few years ago to take family out. As long as you look after these (ie dry them before packing/don’t over inflate) they give you zero issues.
Great UA-cam clip
We were planning on this kayak regards it quality before we sore this clip.
Now it a 100% guaranteed in buying one foe me and my wife.
Thank you 👍
Got one of these last week, they're great. We live in Bangkok and it's very stable on the canals, even when we get passed by long tail boats.
Great review! I have just bought this boat...me and my wife have enjoyed the whole day padling in Paranoa lake (Brasilia, Brazil). One important point to mention is that the drying process after paddling is not so straightforward without space (my situation living in apartment). I realized that that taking the floats out and using a towel has made the process much quicker.
Thanks Ivan, that's a great tip! What a nice spot you have to paddle too 🇧🇷
Hi Steve, great review looking forward to getting one 👍🏻
Beautifully made vid as always. Shared to everyone I think might be interested in this boat.
Thanks 🙏
Another amazing review! It would be good to see one of the Cambridge kayaks that decathlon sell too( herring for example) 🙂 Looking forward to more videos!!
Thanks Tom, yeah they look good those Cambridge kayaks, I'd definitely like to have a look
@@StevieWyatt I've been thinking about those for my first rigid. I Like the idea of a wider cockpit. And the bundle price seems really good too!
I've got the Itiwit 2 and use 'H2o Kayaks Wave Asymmetrical Kayak Paddle 230 cm' with it which only costs around the £30 mark and is good value for money.
Well I finally went out fishing in my new Kayak, the only problem was the Paddle that I already own is 230cm and too short. I found that I was having to lean-in left & right to get a decent paddling depth. I ordered a 240cm Paddle, hopefully this will be better. This Kayak is ‘very’ wide so you ‘need’ a long Paddle.
Love your videos so much, they've really helped shape my decision to purchase an inflatable from Decathlon (just opened in my city) for the summer. I"m likely getting the itiwit 100+ to enjoy with friends, though I also eventually see myself with an itiwit x500 in the near future. Have you found the drop stitch material to crease or deform over time?
Thanks so much. I've owned the X500 drop-stitch for a year now and haven't noticed any degradation of the materials or anything. These are very solid boats made with quality materials, similar to those RHIB type boats. I think if you keep them clean and look after them they'll last years
very informative video stevie really enjoyed your review cheers stevie
Hi Steve
Thank you for another enjoyable and informative video
I bought one of these kayaks early last year and agree they are a fantastic bit of kit and have enjoyed exploring the Norfolk Broads near where I live (I'd be happy to show you around if you are in this neck of the woods)
My only complaint would be the availability of spares
When I bought this all the spares were available online for delivery or click and collect
Now almost nothing is available online and you are asked to contact your nearest store which is almost 100 miles away from me
Thankfully everything is working fine at the moment
I did enquire at a store was told spares would need to be ordered and collected from there so obviously not very convenient for me
Are you able to find any information from Decathlon and will they make spares more easily available
Best wishes
Julian
Thanks Julian, the Norfolk Broads look like a paddlers paradise, definitely on my list this year.
I'll ask my contact at Decathlon about spare parts, it's a good point
Youve made my mind up i will buy it.
Another ace video. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks very much 🙏
Hi , you never said anything about drying the boat Ie taking out the bladders and drying them which I found very long winded also they are very hard to keep clean. I had one of these and I was glad to sell it on I then got a Bluewave Glider Drop stich which is double the price but a lot better. As you said the paddle you showed is very good al so the pump, the skeg are very good for the river I have got one for my Glid
er. Good video
How do they go being dragged over the rocks
Hi Steve, another great video. What is this drop stitch construction you speak of?
I saw my friends house in the background of your video she lives at Garrick villa 👍
What a cool place to live!
Thanks Steve . Good info .
Hia Steve great review.
Have you heard of any reviews or feed back about the Aqua Marina Steam 412?
Im very close to ordering that but the little reviews is holding me back. Thanks
Thanks! Those Aqua Marina's look awesome, I'm gonna see if I can get my hands on one for review, thanks for the suggestion
is this still a good choice for newbies in 2024?
Where can we kayak in or near London?
Thank you for the review, Stevie. You make it really difficult for me to decide between the 100 and the X100 😄, they both seem to be way good enough for me. I'm a beginner, I guess I'll start with the 100...
Go for the x100. The 100 is a pain to clean due to the fabric that takes time to dry - sometimes a couple of days depending on the weather. I've owned both, sold the 100 as it used to get mouldy, and went for the x100 for peace of mind.
@@anhonestreviewer7015 thank you Jay, I appreciate! Unfortunately, I meanwhile have the 100 and yes, it's a pain to dry. But that's a good reason to buy a new x100 after a while 😃. And beside the drying issue, I'm happy with it. We are in Alaska later this year and there is only the 100 available, so it was good for us to get used to the 100 at home. But again, thanks for your advice 🤠👍
So I have had a bit of bad luck with a faulty intex and intex were not Interested, do I get this one or a aqua spirit kyak??
Very useful. Thank you
It looks like theres no D rings or loops on the bow to be able to have a cargo net ,Is that correct?
What about drying the cloth material after? How long does that take? Do you have to take it all apart to dry? All inflatables are easy to pump up and deflate but it's the drying out part I want to know about.
This is a good point I talk about further in my 100 vs X100 video. Since I've been trialing this boat it's either been hot and sunny, or I've only been out for short trips so I haven't got the entire boat soaked. The bottom can just be towel dried. The top is a bit more tricky if it got drenched - I have heard from some owners they take off the whole cover and dry it that way. I guess it depends what kind of boating you expect to do, and what conditions and weather you're likely to encounter
Can you help I have the exact same equipment and I can’t inflate the kayak with the pump None of the attachments attach
They are a bayonet fitting just like a lightbulb, but they are vert tight to start with . There are 3 fittings attached and interchangeable with that fitting .
@@A2Z1Two3 thanks man I figured it out shortly after asking this I feel so stupid now 😂
@@user-yq3ez3rk8y You had a ‘light bulb’ moment :)
We have all been there
I just can't find 200 Euro more for X100. Is it wrong? Just a photographer boiled about landscapes that contain water
You'd be fine with 100. The main point of X100 is that because of the drop stich floor and pontoon materials it takes more pressure so it is more sturdy. it is also sleeker and therefore faster (you can do decent distances in it) if you buy for occasional use or it is your first boat you do well with 100.
Good video -- links are not working
Thanks for the heads up, I'll look into it
Hi. Has this boat got a pretty solid base? Eg like a paddle board base? I have a bad knee so need something quite solid to stand on go get in and out of but prefer an inflatable to a ridged for transportation. Thanks
Hi Caz, this boat is pretty sturdy, it's not "floppy" like some of the cheaper PVC inflatables. But you should consider a drop-stitch boat like the Itiwit X100. It has a much stiffer floor, like a stand up paddle board. I've done a review video of them and also a comparison video with the boat featured here
@@StevieWyatt cool. Thanks for that. Will tune in and have a look. 👍
100 2/3 places inflatable touring kayak - orange
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X100 2/3 places inflatable touring kayak - orange
Am uploading a 100 vs X100 comparison video as we speak 🙂
Your other reviews are excellent and feel honest but this one feels a bit light and slightly glossing over potential problems - you don't show getting in/out of the boat in the water, standing/kneeling in it in the water, how it handles in wind, how "floppy" it is in the water (especially when fully loaded), and only a few seconds of it in use. Is that because it's not so great and you don't want to offend Decathlon?
Thanks Jim, that's good feedback. I certainly aren't worried about offending Decathlon, I have quite a candid relationship with them and they don't mind me picking holes or pointing out faults. I guess I just overlooked the entry and exit thing when I was making this. I suppose there wasn't anything unusual to report. Even though it's a low pressure boat it still feels remarkable stiff when on the water. I'm thinking of doing a comparison video of this with one of the Intex boats so I'll cover the points you raised in that. Cheers, S
excellent ~ Setvie~=)
This one v intex pro k2? Which one you recommend considering this takes foreover to dry?
You'll have a better time on the water with this than the K2, which is much more vulnerable to wind. I think this will last longer too. For quicker drying, you can take take the skin off and hand it on a line, I've heard this is the best way to do it
@@StevieWyatt thanks Steve!
Is good for fishing?
How do you remove the fin, mine seems stuck😢
Likely put in the wrong way round 😢
Design issue with these in my opinion. They are excessively tight when fitting. If you’re getting sand anywhere near them they’re impossible to remove by hand. We’ve taken to pouring water over them (to rinse any grit away) then using a small flat rock to tap them out.
Stevie don't fish...
I tried fishing once, all I caught was kelp 😆
😂
@@StevieWyatt Seaweed is very useful too, and you can eat a lot of them too:)
Is this a boat review! Just a bloke waffling
are you aware of what a review is