Many thanks for an excellent video, Matty. I've had my Itiwit 3 for a year now and thoroughly enjoyed it. One puncture in the base gave me a taste of the reality of owning an inflatable canoe/kayak... otherwise it has proven the test of time. It's very stable and very well made. I've taken a mate out fishing along Seacliffe Road, Bangor and yep, the hooks made me worry, but the robust shell of the Itiwit proved it could handle the odd snag. I use a small grapple anchor on a recycled fishing-net rope. I'll take your advice and go for the two-way pump... a one-way and electric pumps are too slow. Many thanks again

So helpful you go through from set up to pack-away and love the fishing tip included...this has put my mind at ease that it will work for me and my boys. Thanks so much

Useful video. Thank you for showing it in real life (esp. Inflating it, wiping with towel and folding) as that's what we ll all be doing 😉. I bought this one for same, reason, no space in the house for humangous kayak. I thought this one is absolutely perfect for me and my 8y.o. and whoever is brave enough to come with us 😂. Thanks for the vid again, really helpful

I bought it before I saw this video. This video helped me greatly. I was over prepared for my first day out today! Cheers!

Fab video, really helpful, especially the clean down and pack away tips 👍 Kat ordered one for us today, we are very excited! Thanks for this 👌 have a great week, Ceri and Kat ☕ 😀 😊 ❤ 💙

Just bought mine today and your video packing away really helped . Can’t wait to get out on the water . Thanks 😊

Very helpful video. Had an Itiwit (2 person) last summer but now I'm thinking about going fishing on it as well. So thanks for the very good tips. I would like to know more about how to keep your kayak safe from any hook damage though

Great video mate and cheers for the tips! I just bought the 2 man. Can't wait to get out in Loch lomond. 💪🏼

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Safe adventures my man!

Nice video. Getting same kayak today. Excited. Keep fighting and stay happy in the nature my friends :)

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! You will not be disappointed! Stay safe and enjoy!

Nice video mate. I am from NI but living on Hong Kong and doing some research as I am looking at buying this exact kayak as I have a Decathlon store round the corner from me. I had not expected to get all the info I needed from back home. Great job thanks 🙏

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy bro! Stay safe

You should move the rubber rings farther down toward the paddle. They make the water from the paddle drip off wherever they are, so you want the water to drip off as far out from the kayak as you can. If you still get wet drips in your lap, then you need a longer paddle.

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

Every days a school day! Cheers

Amazing kayak 😍

Great video, thanks. Looking at buying this Kayak now on offer at Decathlon £249. Only downside is it requires drying out after each use, but also the fabric makes it very durable.

Great video. Nice to see another kayak fan in Northern Ireland!! Just got the Intex Explorer K2 as my first kayak but must admit, these Itiwit ones seem to be in a different class. Thanks again for an excellent video.

@goyourownrea2026

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Robin! Glad you're safe and well to enjoy your kayak! Intex have a great budget range of inflatables but I must say this Itiwit has been incredible. Was in Decathlon Belfast two days ago and they've this Kayak displayed outside on the big billboard for £229 if I remember correctly. A steal at that price! Take care, stay safe

Good video like the packing away bit .other videos not shown that .get mine 16/07/2021 be on canals so cheers for the video council kev uk

Well done I enjoyed that .just bought one

Nice video, just got one n glad to know inflation n deflation is not exhausting

Just got mine , love it , I'm heading to France on it 😎

@goyourownrea2026

8 ай бұрын

Haha class, safe travels bro!

Thanks, just bought mine still in bag too cold, Feb 2022. I have taken onboard all your recommendations, very good thanks. kind regards

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy Oscar! Stay safe and thanks ❤️

@oscarsurvey3853

2 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 what part of the world is home, I am in Lincolnshire UK.

Hey Matty, Thank you for a great video. How is the boat holding up after 4 years? Hope you are still able to enjoy it.

Thanks for video & motivation. Does it go left right every time u paddle it.? It appeared steady in video...

Good experience, I want put a sail on this kaiya to fishing.

Great video, well edited and the motivation I need to buy one. Sturdy enough to use on your own? Insofar, do you need the counterweight of another person to keep you steady

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers des glad you enjoyed! Yeah I don't usually go out in it with another person, 90% of the time I'm alone. (Usually because I'm the only one wanting to go out) I find sitting in the middle when alone is best, then putting bags or whatever in front of behind... but it inflates so we'll it's honestly near impossible to flip the kayak

Thanks for your video. I'll likely buy one of these. I'm not sure about the paddle size though. Another youtuber recommends a 240cm paddle, but I can't find one that floats. How long is your paddle and would you recommend it?

How did u managed to deflate it with those one way valves, I am using it for 3 years and couldn't

Cheers for this video. I just ordered a intex k2, pumped it up in the living room and it leaks from new, not happy and sending it back. I'm to decathlon in a bit to either get the 2 man or 3. I should have just bit the bullet and got this first time around 🤦‍♂️

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear but yeah you'll not be disappointed! It's an incredible piece of kit! Stay safe!

Very stable kayak

Getting the same one tomorrow! :)

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Enjoy bro! Safe adventures ❤️

Very nice video , did you find it difficult to kayak solo or it's just normal as itiwit 2 coz its 2+1 . Thanks you

@goyourownrea2026

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Prasanna! I bought the 3 man so I could take friends out but it's in no way more difficult to handle alone...,in fact I actually prefer it as a solo if i'm honest...obviously more hands make less work but I enjoy the space to myself! Just don't take it out if it's rough seas! If you're constantly going to be going out alone i'd probably recommend the Itiwit 2 but I cannot fault the Itiwit 3. Stay safe

Another name for the feathers hook is called Sabiki. We normally used it to catch our bait fishes Nice video showing the Kayak and tips on the fold and wipe. :)

Put the pump back in the car? I'd take it with me, especially on the maiden voyage.

I bought hypalon (rubber type) inflateble kayak. Manufacturer recommends best to store it slightly inflated. If there is insufficient space available, the boat may loosely be rolled up - under no circumstances shall the boat be bundled and laced tightly, or something heavy to be loaded on top. What about PVC type ITIWIIT? Do they allow it to be stored in a bag as you folded it?

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've folded and stored mine exactly as I show in video for over 5 years now and never had an issue. The quality of the itiwit for me has been incredible. Hope you enjoy yours and get many fun times/memories with it! Stay safe

Awesome video

@goyourownrea2026

2 ай бұрын

Thanks bud! Gonna record a new one this summer if we Irish get some sun 😂

Hi Matty. Just bought this kayak today for the summer. Had a sit on top previously but no longer have storage space. I’d like to take it out fishing in the summer. What do you do / what tips would you give to minimise the risk of any hook damage? All the best. Dave 👍

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave, great to hear you've got yourself a kayak! Did you pick up a decent paddle / oar too? I think in this video I was using a real cheap one and towards the end of last summer I got an itiwit one for around £30 and it made a HUGE difference when out. Just wish there was somewhere for a small electric motor or something to mount lol! I was just out yesterday again fishing seeing the weather in Ireland has been beautiful! I'd recommend firstly getting a kayak rod, if you don't have one already. I then have old cork pieces from a wine bottle (plenty of those lying around the house) and I cover each hook right up until fishing time. I've a small pouch full in my tackle bag. Then i put the cork back on for journey home. It's maybe over kill but dude, taking the extra bit of time and care will help. I also line the inside of the kayak with a few towels, mostly to keep water spillage inside at a minimum / dirt and sand getting in but it also provides the rod and hooks extra safety. As for fishing I'm yet to get anywhere near the kayak when reeling in and casting out...usually I'm feather fishing so it's almost always just plopped over the side, I wouldn't go full swing cast just in case... and if you catch just take your time and guide the fish slowly so they don't go up underneath etc..oh and if you can use a small net, I'd rather spend 5mins taking a hook outta the netting than hear a pop sound lol! Hope this helps, and be safe bro when out!

@daveuttley8170

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 great tips. Can’t wait to get out there. Cheers.

How sturdy is it? Could you sit up on your knees for instance and shift around a little bit if you needed to? Easy to bring a cooler if you wanted to do a picnic on board? Is it easy to carry it once inflated? Another random question - is it feasible to bring the pump on board with you if your car is parked far away?! Thank you!

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Katie, I'd say pretty much YES to all your questions. You can 100% sit on your knees, again obviously within reason/be smart about it... we've actually once changed seating whilst out on the water, it can be a little uneven for obvious reasons but carefully done I'd imagine you could easily sit on your knees. I ALWAYS wear a life jacket and at times we've even sat on the sides...I usually sit on the side at the beginning when launching (mostly to drip dry my feet lol) and I've even tried to tip the kayak on purpose to prove how sturdy it is and it was impossible to flip it in water...you'd literally have to lift it out of water for it to flip you out (obviously bad/rough weather will prob send ya flying too!) Depends totally on the size of your cooler and how many people are going out at once...if it's just you or 2 of you you'll have absolutely no issue getting a typical cooler in with you. I usually bring bags with those frozen ice blocks or something that can cram into the little elastic end bits where there's some cover from the kayak for extra safety for my grub! Out of the bag, the kayaks almost easier to carry once inflated ... especially with two of you...one grabs each end and away you go! There's plenty of handles on sides and ends. If you're solo again it's pretty easy, if you're not on sand and can't just drag it behind you, I grab both side handles and lift it...but if you're alone prob always better to inflate by the waters edge. And finally, yes you can most certainly bring the pump onboard, if you're travelling a fair distance the pump actually clips into the bag on the side via elastic bandings. (Didn't show that in the videos 🤦) Hope this helps, stay safe!

@KatieFleming

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 Thanks so much for all the answers! I'm considering the single person one and was wondering how easy it might be to handle on my own. I saw one reviewer who kept flipping out of it when he was trying to get into the thing and had me worried haha! Really enjoyed the video thank you for posting. I was looking at a Sea Eagle but at $1,500 it is just out of the question for me. Cheers!

Hi, great vid. Are you allowed to just go on lochs in NI say for example Loch neagh or do you need permits?

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not too sure, I'd hate to give out wrong information...best checking on websites...usually it's more directed at fishing etc... I've never been asked for any permits or licence when out in my kayak.

@TheLiammcg

3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for your reply. I downloaded an app go paddling. Shows you were you can go all over uk and amenities 👍

@TheLiammcg

3 жыл бұрын

Just bought my itiwit 3 . 👍

@TheLiammcg

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, sorry one more question , hope you don’t mind me asking. I was in decathlon and one of the guys who works there said the kayak would be difficult to use solo. Have you been out on your own and how did you find paddling by yourself? I see you in this video solo and looks no problem for you .

Great video! I just have couple questions regarding going out 1 person in this 3 person kayak, how do you find it ? And if I may ask, how tall are you? As I'n planning to buy one

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching! So I'm 6 foot 1". I find it fine, I just preferred the bigger one because then I could bring a friend along eventually. My friend has the itiwit 2 and it handles way better than the 3 as a solo kayaker but then him and I wouldn't fit in his if you get me?

@q8kwtq8

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 yep, sound and clear thanks a lot for your prompt response. Really helpful 🙏🏻

Do you think it’s high risk of hooks to penetrate it? Im looking for an affordable boat for lake fishing and this seems pretty cool.

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'll be honest the threat is obviously quite high when using hooks and an inflatable...but I'm yet to come anywhere near a hook doing even the slightest bit of damage. Just take precautions, I cork or use some polystyrene foam to coat the hooks when I'm travelling out and back and any other hooks or lures are boxed and in my bag. I use a kayak rod and small telescope landing net too so it keeps things almost at an arm's length so if you get a bit of a fight from a fish it's quite easy to land them without it going under the boat etc. I sometimes use one of those plastic basin sinks or a bucket you can get for a few pounds to store the fish whilst I unhook them or I'll line the inside of the kayak with a few old towels too but thats mostly to keep as little water getting in and around but it gives that extra bit of protection and I've learnt now to shake the fish off the hooks outside the boat which will save hooks coming in and outta the boat. Hope this helps!

@Trondset

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 Thanks for the reply. I have ordered the Itiwit x100, the one with the dropstitch floor which should be alot sturdier. Id like to be able to stand up st times. Im also aware of the risks since I do alot of flosttube fishing, just wondering if these kayaks got the same type of mesh as some floattubes? My kayak will arrive soon enough and I will see for myself. Im excited to do some kayak fishing and camping trips with family. Thanks again for a great and inspiring video!

Dude, i have just bought this with the same pump but the valve is a screw and the pump valves are not? How do you pump it up?

@goyourownrea2026

9 ай бұрын

The pump and the valve hole on the kayak / paddleboards just click together. You've to turn it so it locks into the hole, hard to explain over text but it should be pretty simple? Mine literally just goes into the hole, twist it a little in the hole so it catches and locks.

How tough is the material in regards to hooks bouncing around and such

@goyourownrea2026

Жыл бұрын

I haven't deliberately tried to play with any hooks or sharp objects with the material but I've obviously had them come close to the kayak when retrieving etc. Just stay smart. I always just try to prevent anything grim like punctures ...if using hooks I'll use little foam/polystyrene cutoffs to cover any hooks and I'll usually have a bucket at my feet that tackle usually transports in.

Trying to decide 2 man vs 3. My prédominât use will be recreational solo. But with the weight limit of 150kg for the 2 man, it seems quite restrictive for 2 adults.

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's exactly why I went for the 3 man ...there was no way I wanted to push that weight limit if my brother and I set off for the day ! Honestly, I use the 3 man as a solo 90% of the time, mostly because nobody wants to come out when I go! I never have a problem on controlling it etc when alone!

@ellesty13

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 thanks! That’ve very helpful, will go for the 3 because then no worrying about the weight! Very excited to give it a go :)

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Safe adventures my friend!

I have one of these. Its a shame they didnt include some tie downs on the back for the pump.

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'm confused but are you looking to bring the pump with you whilst on the water? There's tons of room in the kayak, especially if you're on your own! The carrier bag has side elastics for you to clip the pump on to save you from carrying it!

@CompulsivePageTurner

3 жыл бұрын

It's on the side of the backpack, there are two elastic bands with which you can attach the parts of the pump where you put your feet. (Sorry for my English). And then you can put the backpack at the back or the front of the kayak pretty easily.

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

@@CompulsivePageTurner exactly what he's said! Sorry I didn't include it in my video, I rarely use the elastics on the bag lol! But yes, well pointed out bro.

Is towel drying it enough? Will the rest dry off in the bag?

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Wendy, yes for me a towel or two is enough to fully dry it. The material used on the outside doesn't overly absorb much water (if any) and it's incredibly easy to wipe clean. Most water lies beneath the inner inflatable tubing (the one you sit on) so be sure to get in there well with a towel. If it gets ridiculously wet and you can be bothered, once home (and if dry) reinflate and leave to sit in sun. I've done this many times, even taking the inner tube out and resting across my car roof to fully air out.

@werefrosch

2 жыл бұрын

​@@goyourownrea2026 Hey I'm thinking about buying this because I live in a flat and I also want to go by train and camp by the river (Morava). I already have Intex Explorer K2 which is super easy to dry. Can I somehow dry this if it's night or raining or I just need to quicky hop on a train?

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

@@werefrosch yes it's really simple to dry and store, it won't fully dry when folded up and in bag but the material is strong so if you can't dry it we'll because it rains or something it won't ruin the kayak. I usually inflate it and let it sit in the sun on a really nice day so it dries well

Hi how is the kayak now? After 3 years i would like to see some video what happend if it still working...

@goyourownrea2026

Жыл бұрын

The kayak is literally in the same condition as it is in this video...granted I've only maybe had it out 10 times since the recording of this video but the material, colouring and stitching is almost like new. They're fantastic kayaks. Recently just bought an inflatable boat so will be posting a video once I get used to it haha!

Hello! How long is the kayak paddle?

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

It is 205cm

@pequodexpress

3 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 I picked up one of these today and need to decide on adjustable paddle length of either 210cm-220cm or 225cm-235cm.

Hi where is the location of this?

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

This is in donaghadee in N.Ireland

Just bought one of these kayaks. I go out in it with my wife and we both have single oars. We seem to struggle going in a straight line, would it be better to have double paddles? The skegs seem very small.

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

My advice would be one rows one side and the other do opposite. Try and do it in a rhythm, if you're rowing harder your side will over power hers or vice versa. It can be a little annoying at first but just practice, 'stroke, stroke, stroke' lol

Hi mate is the orange 3 man kayak really comfortable for one person? or is it too big and should i get the 2 man, i want to use it occasionally with 2 people too, but green seems small. thank you

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, if occasionally with 2 people this model is definitely enough, 50% of the time I use mine I'm with someone else. Saying that, I've been out plenty of times solo and it's fine, I'm 6'1 so I like that I've loads of room, I imagine with 3 people including me it would be too tight a squeeze, but maybe it's because I hate sitting with my legs crossed for a long period haha! 1-2 people this kayak is perfect! Stay safe!

@realrobprice

2 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 thanks man I’m picking mine up today! I live in South Wales so after watching your videos I want to use it to catch bass and mackerel in the summer, will be solo at times and two of us so for sure I’ll get the orange. What is it like solo out at sea? Does it feel unstable or is it okay on a calm day? Thanks again love your content keep it up !

@goyourownrea2026

2 жыл бұрын

@@realrobprice yeah just be a little careful in the sea, you can get dragged away quite quickly, I don't even bother going out solo now if it's in anyway 'rough' I find you're spending the entire time paddling against the current or wind etc. I've had some amazing fishing days though in the kayak, caught near 30 mackerel during first summer of covid in one day, was unbelievable

@realrobprice

2 жыл бұрын

@@goyourownrea2026 yeah I’ll only go on calm days, and great man can’t wait I’ll be doing the same this summer. All the best bro

@SimulationEvolve

2 жыл бұрын

​@@realrobprice You get the kayak? How was it? Mines arriving tomorrow and will probably take it down the Gower when I'm off from work

That’s a canoe 🛶 not a kajak

@goyourownrea2026

3 жыл бұрын

K

Speaking of fins. I just bought a new Itiwit and I can't the fins on or off! I get them half way in the slot and then it stops too tight. Any reason why?