Hobie iTrek 11 - Inflatable [4k]. First look and setup.

[@chrisando5818]

Hey mate, Fellow Aussie here! Its been a year since this video - just wanted to see your thoughts on the yak after a year. I've just personally come across it and am very interested in buying one. Cheers

[@andyh5666]

Hey mate. I've really only used it a couple of times for various reasons but those couple of times it went great. If you happen to be Melb based we could work out a deal (I've got myself a fishing jetski now).

[@chrisando5818]

@@andyh5666 I'm Sydney based unfortunately.. the jet ski would be my ultimate, but don't think the wife would approve haha

[@fishsyaffairs3474]

Congrats bro.

[@andyh5666]

Thank you so much

[@Ozfishtube]

Engel Live Bait 30 Qt Cooler with Rod Holders for the rear. Use either as a live well, catch storage or dry box for gear and has four rod holders....

[@andyh5666]

Thank you for the suggestion. I've got a cooler I've rigged up with rod holders that I used on my jetski. Going to see if that fits first, to recycle it.

[@raychoi4994]

The bag is big.

[@andyh5666]

It's a big kayak, haha. Fits in a small car though.

[@fordmustang139]

Nice one hodgey, enjoy 👌

[@andyh5666]

Thanks 👍

[@andrewmichael219]

Nice just some advice is that try not to overthink your set-up and try and make it as simplistic as you can so it cuts down the time to set up and pack away. I make this mistake all the time with my kayak

[@andyh5666]

Yes, great point and thanks. The more junk, the more time consuming and the less enjoyable.

[@nanfrazee3040]

Need demonstration on how to repack all back into bag all of those things after your time out. Looks impossible to get all of that back into bag

[@andyh5666]

The Mirage drive and other accessories I first showed came in a seperate box with just the seat and the kayak itself packed into the bag. I'm not sure if the drive is intended to fit in as well. I notice Hobie sell a seperate shoulder bag for the drive.

[@diannemccoll1497]

Can you fit a sun shade on this kayak?

[@andyh5666]

Good question. I know Hobie sell a 'bimini' for some models but I'm assuming not this one. Might have to be a home-made job.

[@diannemccoll1497]

I saw the Bimini on the itrek 9 ultralight on another Utube channel. Given that they look like a similar boat, I thought maybe it would fit on here too. I have been looking to buy one of these, but can’t decide which one.

[@andyh5666]

Good one, I'll do a bit of research too. The bimini would be handy for here, Australia's hot summers. I think the iTrek range is so relatively new that accessories are still planned/coming out.

[@zachbatdorf2817]

It doesn’t have reverse

[@andyh5666]

Yes, agree. I mentioned that in the video. Comes with standard forward only Mirage Drive. It could be swapped out (read - purchased) for the '180' drive, as I understand it - giving you reverse. But for my style of fishing, in open waters, I don't think that will be neccessary - famous last words, haha, before I've had a chance to use in anger..

[@Plainview200]

You will be fine, but suggest you keep handy a short single blade paddle for quick maneuvering when needed. Easier than hauling out the double blade every time you need to back up a bit.

[@fordmustang139]

I have one question though, why do say I can't take it out for months?

[@andyh5666]

A licence issue - don't ask me..lol

[@fordmustang139]

@@andyh5666 you'll have to ask the authorities to analize the situation a bit more closely lol... . Being your such a distinguished gentleman

[@fordmustang139]

@@andyh5666 Do you still have your waverunner?

[@reywhitney5449]

LOUSY VIDEO......more than 10 minutes of the video, 5 minutes is a waste of time.

[@andyh5666]

Appreciate your feedback, thanks. We can all do better 😀