thanks for the review! i was debating on everything but other ppl just showed product pictures and not actual use, its great to see it in use and talked about the experience.
Interesting video, and the first I have seen for the Itiwit kayak. Having now owned 3 of these, (the early ones leaked like a seive, but decathlon have a good returns policy) The current models are much better. I have found the easiest way to wash is to inflate the whole thing, lean it against a wall or pergola (vertically with the drain plug out) blast it with a hose and leave to dry on a sunny day. No need to be too precious if you are using it regularly they are pretty tough. The only time I strip the floor out is when I pack it away for winter, or if it has had a lot of sand/gravel inside, then it gets a thorough wash and dry . A point of caution though - if you are beaching on a sandy or gritty shore rinse the skegs thoroughly with water since grit can jam them in their grooves, and the can be a bitch to remove in these circumstances. I have been using a very small amount of silicone grease on the sliding surfaces then wiping off the excess. Makes a big difference. Happy kayaking😎
Hey, thanks for the input. Those are some pretty useful tips. Yeah I need to try some faster and easier way to clean it than stripping the whole thing apart. Although I really need to hose it down thoroughly as I paddle on the sea and salt can be a real pain... :)
Alive Road sorry for the delay in responding. I use mine exclusively in the sea on sand, gravel and sharp volcanic rock in Turkey. Still working well. Enjoy
Hi sir, I have a plan to buy İtiwit 2, and in some cases I will need to use it alone. Is it suitble for one user or not? Can you give some information?
Bought one of these after watching your video so hope you get some commission Lol. Took it out for the first time today and I am very impressed! The winds were pretty bad today but this kayak was pretty sturdy. Just want to say thanks for the informative review :)
Yeah it would be nice to get a commission but my channel is not big enough yet to qualify as an affiliate. Some day, haha. I'm happy the video helped you make this choice. Enjoy!
Would strongly recommend. I was a beginner yet found it easy to use, robust, have done sea and river paddles. It gives you great freedom to reach the parts you can’t on foot.
Great review, picked one up for myself and the girlfriend to enjoy on Loch Lomond at the weekend would also be great for fishing in remote areas very portable and rapid assembly
Good review, just a couple of points if you don't mind me saying! The carry bag is useless. Buy a Sevylor Quikpak, it is really comfortable and easily fits in the itiwit 2 and 3. I'm 6ft 3, 16 stone and to get more comfortable in the seat, shorten the adjustable seat straps and then push the seat back as far as it can go, this will make it a lot more comfortable and give tension on the back rest. Get yourself a throw rope for safety, wear your life jackets!!! And last thing, your dry bag with all your valuables in, unclip the main strap and feed it through the carry handle so if you tip it, you won't lose your valuables. We have the 3 seater version and use it on the open sea up to a couple of miles out, great bit of kit. Again, great video but just saying my pointers for when we use ours. Happy paddling.
I got the itiwit 3 person version of this similar kayak from decathlon in Manila, Philippines (they just opened recently). all I can say is, it's easy to inflate, easy to use and easy to carry, BUT, it's a B_TCH to dry up after use. I had to dry it up going home in the garage. yup, dry it up inside and out, removing the internal bladders (similar to an air bed) to dry up the nooks and crannies. unzipping the whole starboard (right), port (left), flooring and even the seats to get the bladder inside to make sure it's dry before storing. I paddled for 2-3 hours in a lake but had to dry the kayak for 3 days. worth it? it's up to the consumer to answer that. too bad I didn't take a video of it though. nice to see you enjoyed yours :)
Hey, thanks for the comment. To be honest I'm not disassembling completely everything to dry the kayak. I'm not taking out the inflatable bladders from the inside for starters. I usually just unhook the floor and take it out so the entire inside of the frame is exposed to sun and air. That's it. So far I haven't noticed there is any water left after drying it that way. But perhaps the 3 person version has a different construction? If not, I wouldn't go through the trouble of taking out the inflatable parts, they don't get wet anyway because they're made of PVC.
Hello guys, I'm Portuguese and I live in the Algarve in a beautiful place surrounded by the sea and with sunshine 365 of the year..😍❤ I'm going to buy this kayak soon but what I'm going to buy is the orange with 3 seats, this place reminds me of where I live :) Good walks 😊 (Don't forget to buy a vest)
@@Life_of_John get the 2 man for sure. At least you'll be able to bring your other half on an adventure once or twice a year. I did and she loved it. As a one man you wouldn't notice the difference
thank you very much, your review has given me confidence in this product, now i have one too. if I'll sink somewhere else it will be totaly your fault!. you know that i'm kidding right? I have seen a lot of reviews but yours is the most complete and accurate. thank you for your sharing
It is actually faster ( not ... easier tho..) to rinse and dry the whole thing by hand, and also better for your equipment. If you have a hose and a towel by hand when you get out of sea I would do it while the kayak still inflated.
Yeah, that's a good point as well. If you have the energy and will after all that paddling though :) Definitely, drying it with a paper towel before deflating and packing is a perfect solution.
Not sure if this question is to me, but if so, then yes, the one on the video is my private kayak. Definitely recommending that, enjoy it when you buy it.
Nice review. Has anything about your opinion changed since you recorded this? Any disappointments or updates on its durability? Thanks a lot for your help.
Siema. Podpinam się. Super angielski. Jedno pytanie a propos kajaka: czy wygodnie będzie się go użytkować jednej osobie, bo tylko czasami będziemy pływać razem?
Nice to watch and very informative vid. Thanks! just going to order a single one from liverpool with thanks been looking at them for a while now but you sold it to me
True, awesome place. Although Malta in the 90s must have been a lot prettier than now. Western Europe stepped in hard in some locations. Still beautiful though.
Yeah, the moved the affiliate program to another platform which I can't register on. Just go directly to Decathlon in your country. Thanks for flagging, I'll remove it.
Thanks for the great review! Im looking at getting this kayak, and was wondering how it is set up for just one person? Is it easy to use alone as well? Thank you!
Hey, you're very welcome! In my opinion it takes just one person to take care of everything for this kayak, the second person is there just for the ride :) When it's packed, it's quite heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for long hikes, plus the straps are quite thin and uncomfortable. Setting up the kayak is also rather a one-man job, as there is nothing that requires two pairs of hands to get it ready. I'm 100% sure one person is enough to operate and set up everything.
I have one exactly like this one and with my friends we go in a open sea (Mediterranean sea) and we put lot of camping stuff like tend heavy fridge bags... well they so cool.....i advice this...of course you have to paddle
@Joshua Weinman I haven't tested it to its limits (until it drowns :D) but with my weight of 95 kg and my wife of 70 kg plus some equipment probably around 5 kg that totals 170 and it was completely fine. Specification says 150 kg is the limit, but I feel like it could take up to 200 kg. But don't take it as an official recommendation, it's just my personal opinion as a user.
Very nice review! I've been looking for a boat for a while now to go around the Biesbosch nature reserve here in the Netherlands. This is one of the videos that convinced me a kayak is actually a better way to go. :) Gonna buy it next season, looking forward to floating around in nature, haha. Happy Paddling, Alive Road!
ho comprato,questo modello 2 anni fa,ho navigato di lago e di fiume e mi è piaciuto all'istante.Molto pratico e funzionale..Gli do 5***** su 5.👍👍👍🤗🤗 Beatyfull prodotto
Inflatables seem like a great idea until... it’s time to get in and out, drying it out, and paddling in wind. I struggled with one for 18 months and finally pulled the trigger on a hard shell. Maybe on a placid pond but not out here in the southwest where wind is always an issue.
I agree 100%, even though they are advertised as hassle free. Although it's a great solution for those without a car and a trailer to carry the hard shell, or those who actually don't live near a lake or a sea. Portability is a key aspect of inflatables in my opinion. Also a good starting point in kayaking, you can try and see if you really enjoy it, and when you decide it's your thing, you will do whatever it takes to become an owner of a hard shell :)
The biggest problem for me is the park in witch the river I like is dose not allow plastic ones any more since they wher destroying the flora on the river bottom. The inflatable ones do no damage and I talked to some people who work in the park and they told me that only the real cheep ones are destroyed by the river. So this to me looks just perfect, I would buy this one, remove one seat and just go down the river alone in peace with some good music. P.S. the river is Mrežnica in Croatia.
Somebody gave me a ITIWIT for 1 person ,but the zip at one side is spoiled and can't close anymore , is it replacable and how much should that cost ????
If you're alone in this 2-seater then I guess it's not a problem for the bag to take up one of the seats instead of the second person. Just need to be the right shape, so you can squeeze it inside.
Well, define "enough". Everybody has their own preference and also people are of different height. I'm 1.85m and my wife is 1.70m. She could always straighten her legs with no problem, sitting in the front. For me it was a bit more difficult, but if I pushed myself back on the chair and stuck my feet on the sides of her back, I could straighten them as well. It's not ideal, but I would never say it was uncomfortable, even paddling for 3-4 hours straight. If it's an important feature to you, perhaps you should consider the 3-person model. It will definitely be longer.
Hey, you're welcome! Unfortunately can't answer your question because I sold it a while ago when I moved out of Malta and no longer have kayaking possibilities.
are the paddles included to the purchase? you mentioned that pump was not included you purchased it separately what about paddles? and if they are included, for 2 people kayak you got 2 pair of them or? Thank you
Neither the pump nor the paddles or the life vests were included. The price on decathlon is just for the kayak, you have to buy everything else separately.
I think that's a question you need to ask yourself. There are no limitations to what distance the kayak can cover in a day, it's all up to your strength and endurance.
@@AliveRoad I don't it's all up to the paddler. Same paddler, two kayak (at least) One is Itiwit, the other one is a rigid non fishing kayak, a sit on top like a Mid-Way or an Islay sot 14, just to say. The question is not about paddler skills but boat ones.
Hi mate, might be a late comment but how does it follow straight line? I owned one with single skeg and it went circle when not paddling. Checked the chambers with pressure gauge and the problem persists. I see this one has 3 skegs and they must help? Thanks.
Hey. I must say I never had that problem. When I was paddling in bursts (very fast paddling for a minute, then let it slide) it never went off the track, so I assume the three skegs are doing their job in that case.
wooo just saw this at the new Decathlon shop that opened near us, i got to say i was really really reallllyyy surprised this thing is very good quality for the price. Will def get one :)
Very good and effective video !! Im thinking of buying a Decathlon kayak for 2 person however i can not decide if to buy the one you are presenting here which is suitable fo 1-2 person or the bigger one that suitable for 2-3 people. im asking this regarding enough space for 2 person in your kayak and on the other hand, is the bigger on will be well easy to operate like the one you have because its longer wider and havyier..
Hey, thanks for the feedback. I think the important part is how tall are the people who will be using the kayak, especially from the waist down as you need enough room for your legs. In my case, I'm 185cm and my gf is around 170cm and the length of the kayak was just about right to pull my chair all the way to the back, and hers all the way to the front so we can both stretch our legs. If you're taller you may have some issues with space for your legs and maybe it's a good idea to consider the triple one. Another thing is the environment you will be using it in. If it's calm waters then I wouldn't worry about the size, but when you need to maneuver in some tight spots then additional length might become a problem. Many variables :)
Hey Gary, how have you decided? I struggle with the same problem here. Itiwit 2 or 3 for 2 people? Also, the 3 might be harder if even possible to operate by a single person.
Hi Viktor, still stuck in the dilema but it looks that I'll go with the 1-2 person itiwit kayak from several reasons: my partner and I are not so tall so there will be enough room for our legs, The kayak is wide enough for stability, better performance at wavy sea and easyer maneuvering, less weight when carrying it ..Hope I've decided well..
Nice review. My question is: Does the kayak have any bad odor like from chemical or plastic smell? Thanks. Also, does water get inside the boat when you are using it.
I didn't notice any particular strong odor. Of course the first time you take it out of the box it has that new plastic smell but after a couple of uses it goes away. Even if you store it just in its pack, not in any additional container - you shouldn't smell anything in the room. As for the water - only if you splash some from above, otherwise no, it's pretty watertight.
Hi, thanks a lot! Unfortunately I haven't used any electric pump for this kayak, the manual one did a pretty good job and didn't take too long. So I'd rather not recommend something I haven't used myself.
I don't remember 100% as I don't have this kayak any more. But I followed some general guidelines when comparing height to paddle length. I'm 1.85m so it seems I would choose 220cm paddles. I don't recall them fouling the sides.
Yeah, no problem I'd say. We used to paddle around with my girlfriend she's around 60 and I'm 95 kg. Plus some additional equipment so I'd say we were at least 160kg total. No way it will start sinking.
I just picked up the three-person and need to decide on adjustable paddle length for a person who is 5'8', either 210cm-220cm or 225cm-235cm. What paddle length do you recommend?
Thanks for the tip. Yes, two people can definitely fit in comfortably. I'm around 185cm high, my girlfriend is around 170cm and it was more than ok for a few hours straight.
Thank you for your answer. Great. One more question: The description says that it can take maximum 150kg. I find this number quite small. It doesn't seem like that it would be able to withstand me (78kg) and my friend(85kg). Is that "maximum 150kg" a valid number or can I go over that safely?
I'd say yes. At the time of recording this video I was around 95-100 and my girlfriend around 60 so we were at least 5-10 kg over the described limit and I didn't feel like extra 10 or more kg would make any difference here. So I think with the collective weight of 160-165 you should have no problems.
Congrats, excellent review! I'm considering buying the exact same kayak, as I live near the beach but I don't want to mount & unmount it every day... Do you think I could keep it inflated in my terrace for a few weeks or the sun will damage the materials... ? I live in Spain, so it gets quite hot in the summer, but the climate is not extreme. I would really appreciate your answer, thanks!
Hey, I don't want to give you any false information, so I would suggest asking this question directly to Decathlon support. I know that the product description doesn't suggest keeping it inflated especially when exposed to sun, but maybe for shorter periods it would be ok. I always deflated mine after use, so can't speak from my own experience in this situation. Thanks for the positive feedback!
You should not keep it fully inflated in the sun. Deflate a little bit and make some shade. It will last much longer. Especially if its glued instead of molded (which I do not know).
Hey. Well I haven't used any other inflatable kayaks so I can't tell for sure, but what I'd do is search for the Itiwit hand pump that I have on this video on DECATHLON and see the connections there. There are two sizes, one bigger to inflate the kayak and smaller for the chairs. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the reply. I have ordered the kayak. What I will do is pick up my old pump and try it out. And if it doesn't work, I have discovered there is a new Decathlon store opened in my town, so it won't be too much hassle to walk there and buy a Itiwit one.
I guess it all depends on what your trip is going to look like. If you're going 20km one way and then you want to camp, you may have to little space for your supplies in the kayak with 2 people in. If you're doing just 20km and you don't need supplies, I don't see any problem. The kayak itself is not limited to any distance after all, it's just your endurance :)
@@johnjose14 According to the manufacturer - no. Specs say it's 150 kg max. But I used it with way more, both me and my wife weigh around 165 kg total, plus we hade a few kg of stuff with us. So I'm comfortable saying that the one I had could easily hold 170-180. But that's just my personal opinion, remember that if something happens when you overload, they won't accept warranty. Just a friendly advice.
@@elhajjaouihamza8426 :on the open sea you can get big waves... the boat is not build to paddle against such waves... i think you will overturn... very risky!
We are talk about strait of Gibraltar just 15 km I think if i choose a good weather can i do this adventure And sure it's risky but a ship in a harbour is safe but thats not what ships are for.
@@elhajjaouihamza8426 it´s not a ship... it´s a inflatable Kayak... its a playball for the waves on the open water... when you get waves that are bigger that one meter and wind... you will not get forward with this type of boat... i´m practicing kayaking(with better boat) on big seas in sweden (not ocean only sea...) - when the wind comes it is going dangerous... for the street of gibraltar with very good conditions you will paddle one day i think... but if comes wind and waves you will die!
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What started out being a single purchase for myself, ended up being six more purchases for family and friends. Your review helped a lot! Thank you!
I'm very pleased that it proved useful for you.
thanks for the review! i was debating on everything but other ppl just showed product pictures and not actual use, its great to see it in use and talked about the experience.
Interesting video, and the first I have seen for the Itiwit kayak.
Having now owned 3 of these, (the early ones leaked like a seive, but decathlon have a good returns policy) The current models are much better.
I have found the easiest way to wash is to inflate the whole thing, lean it against a wall or pergola (vertically with the drain plug out) blast it with a hose and leave to dry on a sunny day. No need to be too precious if you are using it regularly they are pretty tough.
The only time I strip the floor out is when I pack it away for winter, or if it has had a lot of sand/gravel inside, then it gets a thorough wash and dry .
A point of caution though - if you are beaching on a sandy or gritty shore rinse the skegs thoroughly with water since grit can jam them in their grooves, and the can be a bitch to remove in these circumstances. I have been using a very small amount of silicone grease on the sliding surfaces then wiping off the excess. Makes a big difference.
Happy kayaking😎
Hey, thanks for the input. Those are some pretty useful tips. Yeah I need to try some faster and easier way to clean it than stripping the whole thing apart. Although I really need to hose it down thoroughly as I paddle on the sea and salt can be a real pain... :)
Alive Road sorry for the delay in responding.
I use mine exclusively in the sea on sand, gravel and sharp volcanic rock in Turkey.
Still working well.
Enjoy
Hi sir, I have a plan to buy İtiwit 2, and in some cases I will need to use it alone. Is it suitble for one user or not? Can you give some information?
Omer Gokhan CIFTCIOGLU
Yes it is, you can even put just one seat in the middle.
Bought one of these after watching your video so hope you get some commission Lol. Took it out for the first time today and I am very impressed! The winds were pretty bad today but this kayak was pretty sturdy. Just want to say thanks for the informative review :)
Yeah it would be nice to get a commission but my channel is not big enough yet to qualify as an affiliate. Some day, haha. I'm happy the video helped you make this choice. Enjoy!
Well I subbed great vid m8✅
I love this guy. His effort is great
This is a really good review! You mentioned all the points I was concerned about, and now I’m glad I purchased it. Thank you!!! Very good review!
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it useful. :)
How is it?
@@SmokedSilverBullet I replied from a different account, but it's still me lol
@@charliebeemore I’m planning on getting this same kayak. How is it?
Would strongly recommend. I was a beginner yet found it easy to use, robust, have done sea and river paddles. It gives you great freedom to reach the parts you can’t on foot.
A very nice and helpful review, after seeing this we gonna go buy it!
Thank you! I'm glad it helped you decide :)
Great review, picked one up for myself and the girlfriend to enjoy on Loch Lomond at the weekend would also be great for fishing in remote areas very portable and rapid assembly
I just got mine and am so excited to try it out
Congrats! Happy paddling!
Good review, just a couple of points if you don't mind me saying! The carry bag is useless. Buy a Sevylor Quikpak, it is really comfortable and easily fits in the itiwit 2 and 3. I'm 6ft 3, 16 stone and to get more comfortable in the seat, shorten the adjustable seat straps and then push the seat back as far as it can go, this will make it a lot more comfortable and give tension on the back rest. Get yourself a throw rope for safety, wear your life jackets!!! And last thing, your dry bag with all your valuables in, unclip the main strap and feed it through the carry handle so if you tip it, you won't lose your valuables. We have the 3 seater version and use it on the open sea up to a couple of miles out, great bit of kit. Again, great video but just saying my pointers for when we use ours. Happy paddling.
Great video, I just bought one and it cost me £206 inc paddle. Great value. I look forward to similar adventures. :)
I got the itiwit 3 person version of this similar kayak from decathlon in Manila, Philippines (they just opened recently). all I can say is, it's easy to inflate, easy to use and easy to carry, BUT, it's a B_TCH to dry up after use. I had to dry it up going home in the garage. yup, dry it up inside and out, removing the internal bladders (similar to an air bed) to dry up the nooks and crannies. unzipping the whole starboard (right), port (left), flooring and even the seats to get the bladder inside to make sure it's dry before storing. I paddled for 2-3 hours in a lake but had to dry the kayak for 3 days. worth it? it's up to the consumer to answer that. too bad I didn't take a video of it though. nice to see you enjoyed yours :)
Hey, thanks for the comment. To be honest I'm not disassembling completely everything to dry the kayak. I'm not taking out the inflatable bladders from the inside for starters. I usually just unhook the floor and take it out so the entire inside of the frame is exposed to sun and air. That's it. So far I haven't noticed there is any water left after drying it that way. But perhaps the 3 person version has a different construction? If not, I wouldn't go through the trouble of taking out the inflatable parts, they don't get wet anyway because they're made of PVC.
johnsarangel
Also don't forget that there is a drain plug at the front bottom of kayak to let out most of the water , which no one has mentioned,
Thanks for a good review! I just got a used one of these and looking forward to try it out
Hello guys, I'm Portuguese and I live in the Algarve in a beautiful place surrounded by the sea and with sunshine 365 of the year..😍❤ I'm going to buy this kayak soon but what I'm going to buy is the orange with 3 seats, this place reminds me of where I live :) Good walks 😊 (Don't forget to buy a vest)
Hope you enjoy yours! All the best!
Where is this guy, hasnt posted a vid for a while, hope he’s ok
Great review thanks dude! I'm ringing in sick to work tomorrow to give my new one a test drive lol
Thank you! Happy paddling!
Did you get the 1 or 2 man? I'm looking to buy, but only use it will prob be me, maybe a guest. Not sure what to get. Thx
@@Life_of_John get the 2 man for sure. At least you'll be able to bring your other half on an adventure once or twice a year. I did and she loved it. As a one man you wouldn't notice the difference
@@pogiewogie Will do, thanks.
thank you very much, your review has given me confidence in this product, now i have one too. if I'll sink somewhere else it will be totaly your fault!.
you know that i'm kidding right? I have seen a lot of reviews but yours is the most complete and accurate. thank you for your sharing
Thank you for the kind words, I hope you'll enjoy your kayak for many years to come! Good luck!
Lovely review ! And the love the views of my home country Malta :)
The views are amazing indeed, and some great spots for kayaking. Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks!
Where is the place from the end f the clip? I'd love to come back to Malta and it looks like a place worth to visit :)
I just purchased the X-100 and besides the low weight capacity, it’s awesome!
Great! Hope you enjoy it. I plan on testing the X-100 next season, unless they introduce some newer model.
Brilliant video, I’ve get a two seater Sevylor kayak and thinking of buying the single seat of itiwit so this was good for hearing about the quality.
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful!
Fantastic review. Very informative thank you from the UK 😊
Thank you very much! Good to know you found it useful :)
It is actually faster ( not ... easier tho..) to rinse and dry the whole thing by hand, and also better for your equipment. If you have a hose and a towel by hand when you get out of sea I would do it while the kayak still inflated.
Yeah, that's a good point as well. If you have the energy and will after all that paddling though :) Definitely, drying it with a paper towel before deflating and packing is a perfect solution.
do you own one of these?? am planning to buy one myself :)
Not sure if this question is to me, but if so, then yes, the one on the video is my private kayak. Definitely recommending that, enjoy it when you buy it.
Thanks for the review, considering buying one
Thanks man! Just got one for my birthday! Hope i don't die on it:D
Stay safe! :)
Im excited to get mines! Only 100$ right now at Walmart on sale!
How is it?
Pretty honest and good review. Nice to watch it. Thanks
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.
awesome review! gonna purchase it for sure and enjoy even more my beautiful canary islands!
Surely an awesome place to rock out in this kayak, the Canaries! Have fun!
Nice video, thank you from Scotland. Subbed.
Great vid, tks! I just bought one yesterday, waiting for it to arrive!! :)
Thank you! I hope you'll enjoy it!
My brother just brought 2 of these 1 each. Can't wait to try it. :)
Congrats! Happy kayaking then! :)
Excellent review, just saw these at Decathalon and thinking of buying for team building exercises for my business in Scotland across the local lochs
Oh yes, I would love to paddle around in those magical Scottish lochs. Should be a great adventure, hope you enjoy!
Very easy to use, robust, be careful when you screw the air caps on the base and either side closed as it can deflate if they are not secured tightly.
Great review!
Nice review. Has anything about your opinion changed since you recorded this? Any disappointments or updates on its durability? Thanks a lot for your help.
very nice view, thanks for sharing!
I've got one of there. Heartily recommend.
Great review ! Thank you!
And thank you! :)
Pozdro600, właśnie kupiłem. Fajny angielski, ziom.
Życzę miłego użytkowania!
Siema. Podpinam się. Super angielski. Jedno pytanie a propos kajaka: czy wygodnie będzie się go użytkować jednej osobie, bo tylko czasami będziemy pływać razem?
Good review, we just bought the 3 seater it was great on the river !!! Cheers 🍻
Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy your new toy :)
thanks for the helpful and informative info!
You're most welcome!
Nice to watch and very informative vid. Thanks!
just going to order a single one from liverpool with thanks been looking at them for a while now but you sold it to me
Glad I could be of help, thanks a lot for the feedback!
Very nice demonstration. I just bought one.
Nice to watch and very informative vid. Thanks!
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for this information
Actually I just bought one exactly like this kayak and thinking use it in secret immigration from Morocco to Spain
I'm sure it will handle the trip :) Good luck!
Thank you
@@med6464 pass watssap
Really!! How was the trip?
It’s a big adventure I like to go with you! Pass your telegram username or WhatsApp number
Great video and nice surroundings to cruise in.
Thanks a ton! Indeed, it's beautiful around the coast of Malta.
Alive Road yeah I went to Malta with my family’s in the 90’s. Loving Popeyes Village!!🤙🏻
True, awesome place. Although Malta in the 90s must have been a lot prettier than now. Western Europe stepped in hard in some locations. Still beautiful though.
The link won’t work for me buddy?
Yeah, the moved the affiliate program to another platform which I can't register on. Just go directly to Decathlon in your country. Thanks for flagging, I'll remove it.
Thanks for the great review! Im looking at getting this kayak, and was wondering how it is set up for just one person? Is it easy to use alone as well? Thank you!
Hey, you're very welcome! In my opinion it takes just one person to take care of everything for this kayak, the second person is there just for the ride :) When it's packed, it's quite heavy so I wouldn't recommend it for long hikes, plus the straps are quite thin and uncomfortable. Setting up the kayak is also rather a one-man job, as there is nothing that requires two pairs of hands to get it ready. I'm 100% sure one person is enough to operate and set up everything.
You helped me very much! thanks!!!
I have one exactly like this one and with my friends we go in a open sea (Mediterranean sea) and we put lot of camping stuff like tend heavy fridge bags... well they so cool.....i advice this...of course you have to paddle
Paddling is good for you, always an exercise :) Good to hear you're having fun with the kayak!
@Joshua Weinman I haven't tested it to its limits (until it drowns :D) but with my weight of 95 kg and my wife of 70 kg plus some equipment probably around 5 kg that totals 170 and it was completely fine. Specification says 150 kg is the limit, but I feel like it could take up to 200 kg. But don't take it as an official recommendation, it's just my personal opinion as a user.
How is it? Any tips? For open sea?
Very nice review! I've been looking for a boat for a while now to go around the Biesbosch nature reserve here in the Netherlands. This is one of the videos that convinced me a kayak is actually a better way to go. :) Gonna buy it next season, looking forward to floating around in nature, haha. Happy Paddling, Alive Road!
Hey! I'm very happy to know that you found my review helpful. I'd love to paddle around the beautiful nature of Netherlands someday. Happy kayaking!
minutes 5:16, at the top right corner is that a 2nd valve or for high pressure air inlet?
It's been some time since I used this kayak but I believe it was a draining valve.
Brilliant review...just got one thanks
Thank you very much. I'm glad you found it helpful :)
the kiels comes with the itiwit bag?
ho comprato,questo modello 2 anni fa,ho navigato di lago e di fiume e mi è piaciuto all'istante.Molto pratico e funzionale..Gli do 5***** su 5.👍👍👍🤗🤗 Beatyfull prodotto
Really good review. I've bought a similar kayak. One small point......I think he maybe should have his life vest on when paddling
He probably should :) I had it right in front of me on my wife's chair back, but yes, it's not a good example to go kayaking without a PFD on.
Great review! Thank you very much!
Rich.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Inflatables seem like a great idea until... it’s time to get in and out, drying it out, and paddling in wind. I struggled with one for 18 months and finally pulled the trigger on a hard shell. Maybe on a placid pond but not out here in the southwest where wind is always an issue.
I agree 100%, even though they are advertised as hassle free. Although it's a great solution for those without a car and a trailer to carry the hard shell, or those who actually don't live near a lake or a sea. Portability is a key aspect of inflatables in my opinion. Also a good starting point in kayaking, you can try and see if you really enjoy it, and when you decide it's your thing, you will do whatever it takes to become an owner of a hard shell :)
Go paddle a Sea Eagle Razor Lite..fast as a hard shell and easy to carry.
Yeah well, just a tiny 1000 euros more expensive
roys you get just what you pay for.
The biggest problem for me is the park in witch the river I like is dose not allow plastic ones any more since they wher destroying the flora on the river bottom. The inflatable ones do no damage and I talked to some people who work in the park and they told me that only the real cheep ones are destroyed by the river. So this to me looks just perfect, I would buy this one, remove one seat and just go down the river alone in peace with some good music.
P.S. the river is Mrežnica in Croatia.
Somebody gave me a ITIWIT for 1 person ,but the zip at one side is spoiled and can't close anymore , is it replacable and how much should that cost ????
That's a question you should ask at Decathlon support, or better yet - Itiwit directly.
Are you using It alone?Is It possible so set a only sit in the middle to be more balanced if you are going out alone?
Yes, you can use it alone. The position of the chairs is customizable so you can just remove the second one and place the first closer to the center.
I am going to paddle long distance at the sea. I need to bring 30kg drybag with me... It would fit?
If you're alone in this 2-seater then I guess it's not a problem for the bag to take up one of the seats instead of the second person. Just need to be the right shape, so you can squeeze it inside.
Does this have enough leg space because it looks very uncomfortable with 2 people.
Well, define "enough". Everybody has their own preference and also people are of different height. I'm 1.85m and my wife is 1.70m. She could always straighten her legs with no problem, sitting in the front. For me it was a bit more difficult, but if I pushed myself back on the chair and stuck my feet on the sides of her back, I could straighten them as well. It's not ideal, but I would never say it was uncomfortable, even paddling for 3-4 hours straight. If it's an important feature to you, perhaps you should consider the 3-person model. It will definitely be longer.
Use a sponge cushion for added support for your back.
Hi thanks for the amazing review. How is it holding now after 3 years?
Hey, you're welcome! Unfortunately can't answer your question because I sold it a while ago when I moved out of Malta and no longer have kayaking possibilities.
are the paddles included to the purchase? you mentioned that pump was not included you purchased it separately what about paddles? and if they are included, for 2 people kayak you got 2 pair of them or? Thank you
Neither the pump nor the paddles or the life vests were included. The price on decathlon is just for the kayak, you have to buy everything else separately.
@@AliveRoad understood. thank you
What do you thing for fishing?
Great vid!
Thanks a lot, I appreciate the feedback!
Excellent review
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for the review!
You're very welcome. Hope you enjoy the kayak if you decide to buy it!
Good Video Thanks .... one thing though..... Why did you not wear
your life vest LOL 😆
Do you think one can paddle 20km a day with some head wind?
I think that's a question you need to ask yourself. There are no limitations to what distance the kayak can cover in a day, it's all up to your strength and endurance.
@@AliveRoad I don't it's all up to the paddler.
Same paddler, two kayak (at least)
One is Itiwit, the other one is a rigid non fishing kayak, a sit on top like a Mid-Way or an Islay sot 14, just to say.
The question is not about paddler skills but boat ones.
Hi mate, might be a late comment but how does it follow straight line? I owned one with single skeg and it went circle when not paddling. Checked the chambers with pressure gauge and the problem persists. I see this one has 3 skegs and they must help? Thanks.
Hey. I must say I never had that problem. When I was paddling in bursts (very fast paddling for a minute, then let it slide) it never went off the track, so I assume the three skegs are doing their job in that case.
Nice video. Dont forget your life jacket
Thank you! And no worries about the jacket, I had it right next to me :)
wooo just saw this at the new Decathlon shop that opened near us, i got to say i was really really reallllyyy surprised this thing is very good quality for the price. Will def get one :)
Yes, it's a really nice piece of equipment. Hope you'll enjoy yours!
Thank you for the nice review!
I'm very glad you enjoyed it :)
Some have mentioned the problem of drying it before deflating and folding. Also getting the sand off. Seems like a problem.
Very good and effective video !!
Im thinking of buying a Decathlon kayak for 2 person however i can not decide if to buy the one you are presenting here which is suitable fo 1-2 person or the bigger one that suitable for 2-3 people. im asking this regarding enough space for 2 person in your kayak and on the other hand, is the bigger on will be well easy to operate like the one you have because its longer wider and havyier..
Hey, thanks for the feedback. I think the important part is how tall are the people who will be using the kayak, especially from the waist down as you need enough room for your legs. In my case, I'm 185cm and my gf is around 170cm and the length of the kayak was just about right to pull my chair all the way to the back, and hers all the way to the front so we can both stretch our legs. If you're taller you may have some issues with space for your legs and maybe it's a good idea to consider the triple one. Another thing is the environment you will be using it in. If it's calm waters then I wouldn't worry about the size, but when you need to maneuver in some tight spots then additional length might become a problem. Many variables :)
Thanks man..will update :-)
Hey Gary, how have you decided? I struggle with the same problem here. Itiwit 2 or 3 for 2 people? Also, the 3 might be harder if even possible to operate by a single person.
Hi Viktor, still stuck in the dilema but it looks that I'll go with the 1-2 person itiwit kayak from several reasons: my partner and I are not so tall so there will be enough room for our legs, The kayak is wide enough for stability, better performance at wavy sea and easyer maneuvering, less weight when carrying it ..Hope I've decided well..
Nice review. My question is: Does the kayak have any bad odor like from chemical or plastic smell? Thanks. Also, does water get inside the boat when you are using it.
I didn't notice any particular strong odor. Of course the first time you take it out of the box it has that new plastic smell but after a couple of uses it goes away. Even if you store it just in its pack, not in any additional container - you shouldn't smell anything in the room.
As for the water - only if you splash some from above, otherwise no, it's pretty watertight.
This is a great buy got one too very surprised by the quality right up there with the top models.
I agree, I had a chance to compare with some cheaper lines and Itiwit really struck me as the most sturdy.
Any chance for a seat modification? Cause back hurts when you go out for long.
Great video , could you recommend a battery pump for this kayak . im not doing it in the car lol
Hi, thanks a lot! Unfortunately I haven't used any electric pump for this kayak, the manual one did a pretty good job and didn't take too long. So I'd rather not recommend something I haven't used myself.
What length of paddle did you get and did they foul the sides when paddling? Thanks
I don't remember 100% as I don't have this kayak any more. But I followed some general guidelines when comparing height to paddle length. I'm 1.85m so it seems I would choose 220cm paddles. I don't recall them fouling the sides.
You can exceed 20km distance ???
do you think that these kayaks have a long time usage? they are quality material?
Hi It doesn say maximum load 150KG in your opinion could you load a little more or would it start sinking?
Yeah, no problem I'd say. We used to paddle around with my girlfriend she's around 60 and I'm 95 kg. Plus some additional equipment so I'd say we were at least 160kg total. No way it will start sinking.
Thanks great to know
You're welcome, happy kayaking!
I thinking to buy one but don't know which is the strong ones nice kayak tho 😍😍😎😎
I just picked up the three-person and need to decide on adjustable paddle length for a person who is 5'8', either 210cm-220cm or 225cm-235cm. What paddle length do you recommend?
I think you should pick the longer ones. These inflatable kayaks have a pretty wide design, so better go for 225-235.
Is the bag watterproff?
Try to apply some Nikwax to the surface of the kayak, that might help with the drying.
Can two people fit in comfortably?
Thanks for the tip.
Yes, two people can definitely fit in comfortably. I'm around 185cm high, my girlfriend is around 170cm and it was more than ok for a few hours straight.
Thank you for your answer.
Great. One more question:
The description says that it can take maximum 150kg. I find this number quite small. It doesn't seem like that it would be able to withstand me (78kg) and my friend(85kg). Is that "maximum 150kg" a valid number or can I go over that safely?
I'd say yes. At the time of recording this video I was around 95-100 and my girlfriend around 60 so we were at least 5-10 kg over the described limit and I didn't feel like extra 10 or more kg would make any difference here. So I think with the collective weight of 160-165 you should have no problems.
Congrats, excellent review! I'm considering buying the exact same kayak, as I live near the beach but I don't want to mount & unmount it every day... Do you think I could keep it inflated in my terrace for a few weeks or the sun will damage the materials... ? I live in Spain, so it gets quite hot in the summer, but the climate is not extreme. I would really appreciate your answer, thanks!
Hey, I don't want to give you any false information, so I would suggest asking this question directly to Decathlon support. I know that the product description doesn't suggest keeping it inflated especially when exposed to sun, but maybe for shorter periods it would be ok. I always deflated mine after use, so can't speak from my own experience in this situation. Thanks for the positive feedback!
You should not keep it fully inflated in the sun. Deflate a little bit and make some shade. It will last much longer. Especially if its glued instead of molded (which I do not know).
I’ve kept mine inflated for a week, had no problems
I just bought one Itiwit 1 is it possible tk use it for fishing ??
Great video.. thanks for your time..
Thanks a lot. I'm happy that you found it useful!
does it come with a pump ? or come with paddle?
No, it's just the kayak. All other accessories you need to buy separately.
Thanks for the video. Is the air connection fairly standard? I already have a pump from an Intex kayak.
Hey. Well I haven't used any other inflatable kayaks so I can't tell for sure, but what I'd do is search for the Itiwit hand pump that I have on this video on DECATHLON and see the connections there. There are two sizes, one bigger to inflate the kayak and smaller for the chairs. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the reply. I have ordered the kayak. What I will do is pick up my old pump and try it out. And if it doesn't work, I have discovered there is a new Decathlon store opened in my town, so it won't be too much hassle to walk there and buy a Itiwit one.
Good stuff. Enjoy the ride! :)
Can I swim with this kayaks for 20km and two persons???
I guess it all depends on what your trip is going to look like. If you're going 20km one way and then you want to camp, you may have to little space for your supplies in the kayak with 2 people in. If you're doing just 20km and you don't need supplies, I don't see any problem. The kayak itself is not limited to any distance after all, it's just your endurance :)
@@AliveRoad we just need the chance to have that trip without any problems.....thank you for helping 😊
@@ayoubch1866 20km. so I know your trip bro
Any way good luck
They are not keels and they are not for balance. Those are skegs. They help the boat track straight through the water.
Hello! Nice video! You almost convinced me to buy one! Which is the location? It looks like a place I’ve seen near Oristano in Sardinia (Italy).
Hey, I'm happy I helped a bit in making a decision! The place is Malta, so you were pretty close :)
Hi, which inflatable 2 person kayak do you recommend which has weight capacity of around 180kg?
Hey, unfortunately I didn't have a chance to test any other personally so I'm not comfortable suggesting anything aside the one I reviewed.
@@AliveRoad oh alright. But does this one support 170-180kg?
@@johnjose14 According to the manufacturer - no. Specs say it's 150 kg max. But I used it with way more, both me and my wife weigh around 165 kg total, plus we hade a few kg of stuff with us. So I'm comfortable saying that the one I had could easily hold 170-180. But that's just my personal opinion, remember that if something happens when you overload, they won't accept warranty. Just a friendly advice.
@@AliveRoad ahh okay, understood. Thanks for the help
Great video, thank you for all your tips and advice also it helps me for purchasing mine, you should ask Decathlon for money ! .)
Thanks for the kind words! I'm already working on a website with reviews, so maybe in the near future I will be able to partner up with them :)
Is it safe to cross the strait of Gibraltar by this kayak? 15 km?!
Are you crazy? Thats nothing for the open sea... only in the near of the coast...
@@markusroder1592 why?! What is the risks?
@@elhajjaouihamza8426 :on the open sea you can get big waves... the boat is not build to paddle against such waves... i think you will overturn... very risky!
We are talk about strait of Gibraltar just 15 km
I think if i choose a good weather can i do this adventure
And sure it's risky but a ship in a harbour is safe but thats not what ships are for.
@@elhajjaouihamza8426 it´s not a ship... it´s a inflatable Kayak... its a playball for the waves on the open water... when you get waves that are bigger that one meter and wind... you will not get forward with this type of boat... i´m practicing kayaking(with better boat) on big seas in sweden (not ocean only sea...) - when the wind comes it is going dangerous... for the street of gibraltar with very good conditions you will paddle one day i think... but if comes wind and waves you will die!