ITIWIT 2 Men Inflatable Kayak - Unboxing and Review - DECATHLON

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Alive Road

Alive Road

Күн бұрын

Hello and welcome to Alive Road.
In this video we will be unboxing and reviewing a Itiwit Inflatable Kayak for 1/2 people.
We will do full unboxing, asembly, inflating and some paddling on the sea, also we will disassemble it for drying.
If you are interested in other types of inflatable kayaks, I've written a handy comparison of 7 best inflatable kayaks in 2019, you can find it on my website below:
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Hope you enjoy!

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@TheBoabby50
@TheBoabby50 6 жыл бұрын
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😎
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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... :)
@TheBoabby50
@TheBoabby50 6 жыл бұрын
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
@gkhn5798
@gkhn5798 6 жыл бұрын
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?
@maurizioromagnolo3612
@maurizioromagnolo3612 6 жыл бұрын
Omer Gokhan CIFTCIOGLU Yes it is, you can even put just one seat in the middle.
@peggystevens5144
@peggystevens5144 3 жыл бұрын
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!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
I'm very pleased that it proved useful for you.
@stuartcrawley5382
@stuartcrawley5382 4 жыл бұрын
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
@MatthiasAI
@MatthiasAI 8 ай бұрын
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.
@dankey3346
@dankey3346 6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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!
@falconerhawker6671
@falconerhawker6671 3 жыл бұрын
Well I subbed great vid m8✅
@outdoorbloke1
@outdoorbloke1 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottconsulting7
@ottconsulting7 Жыл бұрын
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.
@charliebeemore
@charliebeemore 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you found it useful. :)
@SmokedSilverBullet
@SmokedSilverBullet 2 жыл бұрын
How is it?
@charliebeemore
@charliebeemore 2 жыл бұрын
@@SmokedSilverBullet I replied from a different account, but it's still me lol
@danneh8777
@danneh8777 Жыл бұрын
@@charliebeemore I’m planning on getting this same kayak. How is it?
@seanhutchins1
@seanhutchins1 3 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. His effort is great
@icey20005
@icey20005 4 жыл бұрын
A very nice and helpful review, after seeing this we gonna go buy it!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad it helped you decide :)
@capi111888
@capi111888 4 жыл бұрын
awesome review! gonna purchase it for sure and enjoy even more my beautiful canary islands!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Surely an awesome place to rock out in this kayak, the Canaries! Have fun!
@panolog
@panolog 6 жыл бұрын
Pretty honest and good review. Nice to watch it. Thanks
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Glad you enjoyed it.
@mmm-su9nq
@mmm-su9nq 5 жыл бұрын
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
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could be of help, thanks a lot for the feedback!
@deanjake7159
@deanjake7159 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful!
@adjudicator723
@adjudicator723 3 жыл бұрын
I just got mine and am so excited to try it out
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Happy paddling!
@banshee107
@banshee107 4 жыл бұрын
I just purchased the X-100 and besides the low weight capacity, it’s awesome!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Great! Hope you enjoy it. I plan on testing the X-100 next season, unless they introduce some newer model.
@Trump-le-moribond
@Trump-le-moribond 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to watch and very informative vid. Thanks!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@ericx122
@ericx122 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for a good review! I just got a used one of these and looking forward to try it out
@eduardty
@eduardty 4 жыл бұрын
Great vid, tks! I just bought one yesterday, waiting for it to arrive!! :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you'll enjoy it!
@pbarratt73
@pbarratt73 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review. Very informative thank you from the UK 😊
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Good to know you found it useful :)
@Q8Patriot
@Q8Patriot 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, considering buying one
@keithbr26
@keithbr26 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely review ! And the love the views of my home country Malta :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
The views are amazing indeed, and some great spots for kayaking. Glad you enjoyed the review, thanks!
@andrzejfabianski4948
@andrzejfabianski4948 3 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@kayakkingsuk9950
@kayakkingsuk9950 6 жыл бұрын
My brother just brought 2 of these 1 each. Can't wait to try it. :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Congrats! Happy kayaking then! :)
@philipkellettaol
@philipkellettaol 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review, just saw these at Decathalon and thinking of buying for team building exercises for my business in Scotland across the local lochs
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, I would love to paddle around in those magical Scottish lochs. Should be a great adventure, hope you enjoy!
@glennrobinson5117
@glennrobinson5117 2 ай бұрын
Great video, I just bought one and it cost me £206 inc paddle. Great value. I look forward to similar adventures. :)
@outlanderbushcraft3100
@outlanderbushcraft3100 5 жыл бұрын
Good review, we just bought the 3 seater it was great on the river !!! Cheers 🍻
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you found it useful. Enjoy your new toy :)
@kechkarmohamed4300
@kechkarmohamed4300 3 жыл бұрын
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
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words, I hope you'll enjoy your kayak for many years to come! Good luck!
@kelliv2995
@kelliv2995 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. Hope you enjoy the kayak if you decide to buy it!
@MrWiggsy4
@MrWiggsy4 3 жыл бұрын
I've got one of there. Heartily recommend.
@MrWarwick15
@MrWarwick15 6 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thank you very much! Rich.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@pogiewogie
@pogiewogie 3 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks dude! I'm ringing in sick to work tomorrow to give my new one a test drive lol
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Happy paddling!
@Life_of_John
@Life_of_John 3 жыл бұрын
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
@pogiewogie
@pogiewogie 3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@Life_of_John
@Life_of_John 3 жыл бұрын
@@pogiewogie Will do, thanks.
@dannyagnew8471
@dannyagnew8471 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review...just got one thanks
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I'm glad you found it helpful :)
@strat-man-du8716
@strat-man-du8716 6 жыл бұрын
Great video and nice surroundings to cruise in.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a ton! Indeed, it's beautiful around the coast of Malta.
@strat-man-du8716
@strat-man-du8716 6 жыл бұрын
Alive Road yeah I went to Malta with my family’s in the 90’s. Loving Popeyes Village!!🤙🏻
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@gft1913
@gft1913 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Just got one for my birthday! Hope i don't die on it:D
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Stay safe! :)
@dianal.1279
@dianal.1279 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice review!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
I'm very glad you enjoyed it :)
@claudiafilipe6798
@claudiafilipe6798 3 жыл бұрын
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)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy yours! All the best!
@peggystevens5144
@peggystevens5144 3 жыл бұрын
thanks for the helpful and informative info!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@CrossingBorderz
@CrossingBorderz 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
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!
@johnsarangel
@johnsarangel 7 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 7 жыл бұрын
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.
@mike195332
@mike195332 6 жыл бұрын
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,
@KATANTHEDOG
@KATANTHEDOG 3 жыл бұрын
You helped me very much! thanks!!!
@yutianxia7352
@yutianxia7352 2 жыл бұрын
very nice view, thanks for sharing!
@chevyimp5857
@chevyimp5857 5 жыл бұрын
Great video.. thanks for your time..
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot. I'm happy that you found it useful!
@123szubhuti9
@123szubhuti9 3 жыл бұрын
Great review ! Thank you!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
And thank you! :)
@mathewbinder
@mathewbinder 6 жыл бұрын
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!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@CK88NL
@CK88NL 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@elpeltys
@elpeltys 6 ай бұрын
Nice video, thank you from Scotland. Subbed.
@MuskaKillz
@MuskaKillz 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@tanvishetty1
@tanvishetty1 6 жыл бұрын
do you own one of these?? am planning to buy one myself :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnz6692
@johnz6692 4 жыл бұрын
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
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Paddling is good for you, always an exercise :) Good to hear you're having fun with the kayak!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
@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.
@SmokedSilverBullet
@SmokedSilverBullet 2 жыл бұрын
How is it? Any tips? For open sea?
@faheemmohammed5406
@faheemmohammed5406 4 жыл бұрын
Any chance for a seat modification? Cause back hurts when you go out for long.
@TheGoulu
@TheGoulu 6 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you for all your tips and advice also it helps me for purchasing mine, you should ask Decathlon for money ! .)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@marcogallostampino2063
@marcogallostampino2063 3 жыл бұрын
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
@joantorrs
@joantorrs 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
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!
@user-ql6pg4wc5y
@user-ql6pg4wc5y 3 жыл бұрын
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).
@ottconsulting7
@ottconsulting7 Жыл бұрын
I’ve kept mine inflated for a week, had no problems
@pev789
@pev789 2 жыл бұрын
Im excited to get mines! Only 100$ right now at Walmart on sale!
@danneh8777
@danneh8777 Жыл бұрын
How is it?
@brianholding4357
@brianholding4357 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 7 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it.
@propredatorfishing5447
@propredatorfishing5447 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I appreciate the feedback!
@ADof28
@ADof28 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
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.
@nouadhiboufishingforce8911
@nouadhiboufishingforce8911 4 жыл бұрын
I just bought one Itiwit 1 is it possible tk use it for fishing ??
@Chihabamine75
@Chihabamine75 6 жыл бұрын
I m projecting to by it for fishing in the sea,any recomandations?i Hav to shoose between ititwit2 and ititwit3.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I imagine in case of fishing the more room the better? I'm not really into fishing myself but I've seen they have quite some gear sometimes. In that case, it would probably be a good idea to get the itiwit3, but of course you need to weigh it against your personal space needs. And watch out for those hooks :) Also remember that the producer does not recommend to go further than 300m offshore, these kayaks are not designed for open waters. Enjoy!
@adventurelover6955
@adventurelover6955 3 жыл бұрын
do you think that these kayaks have a long time usage? they are quality material?
@user-bz5dl7ux9i
@user-bz5dl7ux9i 5 жыл бұрын
You can exceed 20km distance ???
@stevobadmoonster
@stevobadmoonster Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@raggedbreath
@raggedbreath 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Do you think you could canoe with this instead of using the kayak paddles? Thanks
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks a lot! I think you could easily canoe with this kayak. Don't see any contraindications.
@shazimallie5912
@shazimallie5912 5 жыл бұрын
I thinking to buy one but don't know which is the strong ones nice kayak tho 😍😍😎😎
@ottconsulting7
@ottconsulting7 Жыл бұрын
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.
@cycle1661
@cycle1661 6 жыл бұрын
Really helpful review, thank you!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching.
@dgbennet
@dgbennet 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Is the air connection fairly standard? I already have a pump from an Intex kayak.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@dgbennet
@dgbennet 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Good stuff. Enjoy the ride! :)
@sofiagonzalez7687
@sofiagonzalez7687 3 жыл бұрын
today i used the kayak of three seats, are low and for me are uncomfortable because my height is around 1.80 cms ... if you know another kayak with the same facilitys but highs seats please let me know ... thanks for the video , grettings
@MrGirodog
@MrGirodog 4 жыл бұрын
Great video , could you recommend a battery pump for this kayak . im not doing it in the car lol
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@seanduffy225
@seanduffy225 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent review
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@blzdiva
@blzdiva 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@gloppy101
@gloppy101 6 жыл бұрын
Go paddle a Sea Eagle Razor Lite..fast as a hard shell and easy to carry.
@roysiny
@roysiny 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah well, just a tiny 1000 euros more expensive
@gailgordon6694
@gailgordon6694 6 жыл бұрын
roys you get just what you pay for.
@AirWolf2301
@AirWolf2301 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@NJGomes
@NJGomes 6 жыл бұрын
Hello good afternoon. I've been going for some time to buy one but the doubt is always the same. How is the behavior along the sands and rocks, in your opinion do you think this rips easily or the bottom "plastic screen" is quite sturdy? In the areas where I walk there are some rocks, I know that I have to be careful but I did not want to tear this up at first carelessness.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Well, I've never tested it the hardcore way as I didn't want to destroy it, but I think brushing against rocks shouldn't hurt this kayak. I feel like the material is quite durable and thick. Once, when I was going to the shore I paddled into a concrete where they put the boats into water. My keels didn't break and the bottom did not pierce. It's hard to assess really as every situation is different, but I think if you're careful and you manouvre instead of just blindly going between the rocks - you should be fine. Hope that helps.
@NJGomes
@NJGomes 6 жыл бұрын
Ok, it helped. Thanks for the quick response.
@RMokros
@RMokros 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@skyboat345
@skyboat345 6 жыл бұрын
Great video! One question though: I can tell that over the PVC or whatever material that is there is a fabric. Is this fabric removable? In case of a hole can you repair the kayak by sticking a piece of PVC on top? Because if the fabric is not removable then I dont think you can repair it in any way... Thanks!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks I'm glad you liked it. I assume you're talking about the sides of the kayak? I showed towards the end of the video how you remove the floor, but the sides are removable as well. There is a zip along each side so you can actually get the inflatable part out. So if you just pierce the outer fabric but don't pierce the inflatable inner part you're still good to go, and if you pierce both then of course it's crucial that you fix the inner part that holds the air. If you meant something else, please explain I will try help.
@skyboat345
@skyboat345 6 жыл бұрын
Alive Road Alive Road Oh thanks, you completely covered my question. Thanks for the swift response by the way! One last question. I am thinking about either buying the ITWIT or the pathfinder kayak. The difference in the pathfinder is that in between the two layers of PVC there is a layer of polyester thus making it stronger. In your experience would that make a difference over just PVC? Thanks!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
I guess the only difference is where you're going to use it. If it's a calm sea bay where you don't have a risk of running into rocks then it doesn't really matter. If you're using it on a tight, shallow river then of course every additional layer will help. As for the performance itself I don't think the extra inside layer would affect it.
@skyboat345
@skyboat345 6 жыл бұрын
Alive Road Thanks for taking the time to reply!
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
No problem at all. Happy to help, enjoy your kayaking! :)
@Pike111
@Pike111 Жыл бұрын
the kiels comes with the itiwit bag?
@cristianostefanomucsi2881
@cristianostefanomucsi2881 4 жыл бұрын
Nice review. But they say this kind of itwit kayaks get very, very, heavy after soaked. Is this true? I´m really considering buying one but thinking on carrying a heavy kayak after a day paddling do not atract my attention. Cheers and happy new year.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for the kind word. I have to say that I didn't notice much weight change after paddling for a couple of hours. Also I believe this is the kind of material that doesn't soak up too much water. Maybe after it's really worn out? I always took good care of mine so when I ported it between two spots on foot, it didn't seem much heavier.
@Chihabamine75
@Chihabamine75 6 жыл бұрын
Thinks a lot.
@gkhn5798
@gkhn5798 6 жыл бұрын
I want to buy inflatable kayak but I am not sure about the size. Have you ever used Itiwit 2 alone becasue I suppose generally I will use it just myself. Which one would you recommend for using alone?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hey, I've used this one alone as well. I think it's fine when you're travelling with a lot of stuff, although if it's going to be just you alone without too much equipment the 1-man version will probably be a better choice. I haven't tested it myself, just following the logic :)
@gkhn5798
@gkhn5798 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. I guess I will buy Itiwit 2.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Enjoy! :)
@karamdassin7216
@karamdassin7216 3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the amazing review. How is it holding now after 3 years?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrTomadevil
@MrTomadevil 6 жыл бұрын
Try to apply some Nikwax to the surface of the kayak, that might help with the drying. Can two people fit in comfortably?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@MrTomadevil
@MrTomadevil 6 жыл бұрын
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?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@fernandopaivaoficial9210
@fernandopaivaoficial9210 4 жыл бұрын
I am going to paddle long distance at the sea. I need to bring 30kg drybag with me... It would fit?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@pequodexpress
@pequodexpress 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
I think you should pick the longer ones. These inflatable kayaks have a pretty wide design, so better go for 225-235.
@mariagraziadelgiudice4032
@mariagraziadelgiudice4032 5 жыл бұрын
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).
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Hey, I'm happy I helped a bit in making a decision! The place is Malta, so you were pretty close :)
@marcemousepad
@marcemousepad 6 жыл бұрын
Hi It doesn say maximum load 150KG in your opinion could you load a little more or would it start sinking?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@marcemousepad
@marcemousepad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks great to know
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, happy kayaking!
@jeger679
@jeger679 6 жыл бұрын
I want to buy exactly this model. Can you recommend it after a longer time?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I had a lot of fun with it, it's easy to use, quite spacious and looks great. Everything that I would expect from an inflatable kayak.
@jeger679
@jeger679 6 жыл бұрын
Great, thank you :) Ahoy!
@Rednaz58
@Rednaz58 3 жыл бұрын
Really good review. I've bought a similar kayak. One small point......I think he maybe should have his life vest on when paddling
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@TheSuperszplin
@TheSuperszplin 4 жыл бұрын
Pozdro600, właśnie kupiłem. Fajny angielski, ziom.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
Życzę miłego użytkowania!
@ArturPowalowski
@ArturPowalowski 3 жыл бұрын
Siema. Podpinam się. Super angielski. Jedno pytanie a propos kajaka: czy wygodnie będzie się go użytkować jednej osobie, bo tylko czasami będziemy pływać razem?
@GAGAZIP
@GAGAZIP 6 жыл бұрын
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..
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@GAGAZIP
@GAGAZIP 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man..will update :-)
@viktorklik5610
@viktorklik5610 6 жыл бұрын
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.
@GAGAZIP
@GAGAZIP 6 жыл бұрын
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..
@Nteminio21
@Nteminio21 4 ай бұрын
What do you thing for fishing?
@massimopizzi725
@massimopizzi725 3 жыл бұрын
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?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@alexsp7086
@alexsp7086 5 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a really nice piece of equipment. Hope you'll enjoy yours!
@iqbalmohamad3942
@iqbalmohamad3942 2 жыл бұрын
minutes 5:16, at the top right corner is that a 2nd valve or for high pressure air inlet?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 2 жыл бұрын
It's been some time since I used this kayak but I believe it was a draining valve.
@Kliffy123
@Kliffy123 Ай бұрын
Very nice demonstration. I just bought one.
@MultiMrSaid
@MultiMrSaid 4 жыл бұрын
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
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
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.
@MultiMrSaid
@MultiMrSaid 4 жыл бұрын
@@AliveRoad understood. thank you
@ottconsulting7
@ottconsulting7 Жыл бұрын
Use a sponge cushion for added support for your back.
@alexsp7086
@alexsp7086 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great buy got one too very surprised by the quality right up there with the top models.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I had a chance to compare with some cheaper lines and Itiwit really struck me as the most sturdy.
@MKL1210
@MKL1210 5 жыл бұрын
Can you add a battery trolling motor to the Tiwit 2 man? Is it worth it?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 5 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried, so don't want to confirm/deny. Best ask at Decathlon.
@najimkarroumi4819
@najimkarroumi4819 4 жыл бұрын
Is the bag watterproff?
@najjebenijinick
@najjebenijinick 6 жыл бұрын
I just bought one (Itiwit 2) for me and my GF, but am having second thoughts. How much is your and your GFs combined weight? Ours is around 150 kgs (which is weight limit stated by Decathlon). From your experience, do you think it will be able to carry us?
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Hey. Yes I'm sure you won't have any problems, we were above that limit for sure as I'm around 96 and my girlfriend 58 so we were already a few kgs over. Not mentioning some additional equipment which was probably also a few kgs.
@najjebenijinick
@najjebenijinick 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply, that's just the answer I wanted/needed to hear. :) By the way, very informative and detailed review. Keep up the good work.
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like it :)
@user-if7dn3si9w
@user-if7dn3si9w 4 жыл бұрын
Can i go by this kayak 20 KM safe ?
@armanddejonghe8554
@armanddejonghe8554 3 жыл бұрын
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 ????
@AliveRoad
@AliveRoad 3 жыл бұрын
That's a question you should ask at Decathlon support, or better yet - Itiwit directly.
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