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.
@paulnrswain2 жыл бұрын
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.
@ivanzricardo2 жыл бұрын
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.
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ivan, that's a great tip! What a nice spot you have to paddle too 🇧🇷
@maljohn6584Ай бұрын
Great KZbin 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 👍
@craigie123415 ай бұрын
Hi Steve, great review looking forward to getting one 👍🏻
@ilikeitwhenitssunny70672 жыл бұрын
Beautifully made vid as always. Shared to everyone I think might be interested in this boat.
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@russelltownley74042 жыл бұрын
very informative video stevie really enjoyed your review cheers stevie
@ejmo145592 жыл бұрын
Another ace video. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 🙏
@tomwatts77152 жыл бұрын
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!!
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tom, yeah they look good those Cambridge kayaks, I'd definitely like to have a look
@tomwatts77152 жыл бұрын
@@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!
@scottking869 Жыл бұрын
Youve made my mind up i will buy it.
@ahm28992 жыл бұрын
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?
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
@grahamlamb40192 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve . Good info .
@jaspurr61732 жыл бұрын
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.
@juliankemp36982 жыл бұрын
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
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
@sjeikomar2 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Thank you
@dionnesmith81322 жыл бұрын
I saw my friends house in the background of your video she lives at Garrick villa 👍
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
What a cool place to live!
@tr3ball26 күн бұрын
Thanks
@ericgraham7026 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, another great video. What is this drop stitch construction you speak of?
@terrystewart23268 ай бұрын
How do they go being dragged over the rocks
@brianrodwell27392 жыл бұрын
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
@olirow2 жыл бұрын
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
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
@WithTheSena2 ай бұрын
is this still a good choice for newbies in 2024?
@BigBudde2 жыл бұрын
Good video -- links are not working
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the heads up, I'll look into it
@eprohoda2 жыл бұрын
excellent ~ Setvie~=)
@Nteminio216 ай бұрын
Is good for fishing?
@TheLensSchwendi2 жыл бұрын
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...
@anhonestreviewer70152 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheLensSchwendi2 жыл бұрын
@@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 🤠👍
@kf25722 жыл бұрын
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.
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
Am uploading a 100 vs X100 comparison video as we speak 🙂
@leejohnson1977336 ай бұрын
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??
@caz-nbgalatea15282 жыл бұрын
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
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
@caz-nbgalatea15282 жыл бұрын
@@StevieWyatt cool. Thanks for that. Will tune in and have a look. 👍
@dipimage19352 жыл бұрын
I just can't find 200 Euro more for X100. Is it wrong? Just a photographer boiled about landscapes that contain water
@TOKOLOSE2 жыл бұрын
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.
@Sssssssslf Жыл бұрын
It looks like theres no D rings or loops on the bow to be able to have a cargo net ,Is that correct?
@jimromero56252 жыл бұрын
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?
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
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
@user-yq3ez3rk8y2 жыл бұрын
Can you help I have the exact same equipment and I can’t inflate the kayak with the pump None of the attachments attach
@A2Z1Two3 Жыл бұрын
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 .
@user-yq3ez3rk8y Жыл бұрын
@@A2Z1Two3 thanks man I figured it out shortly after asking this I feel so stupid now 😂
@A2Z1Two3 Жыл бұрын
@@user-yq3ez3rk8y You had a ‘light bulb’ moment :) We have all been there
@healthrise5547 Жыл бұрын
This one v intex pro k2? Which one you recommend considering this takes foreover to dry?
@StevieWyatt Жыл бұрын
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
@healthrise554711 ай бұрын
@@StevieWyatt thanks Steve!
@janepenston17784 ай бұрын
How do you remove the fin, mine seems stuck😢
@DunXstan4 ай бұрын
Likely put in the wrong way round 😢
@malfmeister60222 ай бұрын
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.
@pingumcping2 жыл бұрын
Stevie don't fish...
@StevieWyatt2 жыл бұрын
I tried fishing once, all I caught was kelp 😆
@pingumcping2 жыл бұрын
😂
@A2Z1Two3 Жыл бұрын
@@StevieWyatt Seaweed is very useful too, and you can eat a lot of them too:)
@30023946JAP5 ай бұрын
Is this a boat review! Just a bloke waffling
@bearwynn4 ай бұрын
are you aware of what a review is
@peesua2 жыл бұрын
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.