Itiwit Strenfit X500 Kayak - How to self rescue with Paddle Floater
A paddle floater help´s you a lot to get back in, principally if you have any physical disability like me.
Quick review of the X500:
It´s not as safe as a classic sit-in at sea. It´s a easy to medium sea/wind conditions capable for not to long trips and never to far from emergency way-outs. Paddle float and bilge pump are mandatory. Not for beginners out of protected areas (like any sit-in sea kayak).
A non expensive, very practical and easy to transport kayak. It´s quite fast for the dimensions, principally for an inflatable. I´m 54, with a very damaged shoulder (you can see that my right arm is shorter) and was able to do average speed of 6,4km/h at the sea and 7,2km/h at the lake on 10km trips.
Mine is now 2 years old, about 40 trips, with no problems and not showing yet any signs of wear
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Ok but too slow for a real emergency for exemple with waves
I have the v1 version. Love it more than my friends v2. Anyone moaning or worried about the stability. Have some gumption. Stay focused and you’ll find your skill level improving quickly in this kayak! you’ll have reflexes like a cat if your practicing enough
Thanks Jorge, tried this self rescue method today and worked first time wirh ease. Was worried about venturing far from the coast as was unable to re enter the kayak and has to swim to shore. Thanks 👍
This works in calm water, but in Reality???
Thanks for making this video, I have purchased the same kayak and ordered a paddle float, seeing this gives me confidence that I can do the same 👍 happy paddling
Isn't it a bit long in case of cold water?
I recently bought the same kayak but I found it a bit extra unstable, but I'm no expert! would you agree with that assessment of mine?
Looks like waaayy to much faffing around to me. I'm getting a plastic tourer and will learn to roll both ways and to haul myself back on with the deck lines.
Great demonstration
This yellow baloun: what is that?
Спасибо! Полезно!
Super Boot und auf jeden Fall mal interessant zu probieren. Vielleicht klappt es mal. Schöne Grüße ronactive
Hi Jorge. Thank you for the video and comments. I am thinking of getting the Itiwit X500, however I am not sure about stability. I do not own a kayak. I have used sit on tops numerous times and in addition have used a sea going sit in with a skirt a couple of times and it was okay. I would want to use the kayak in creeks or close to the shore. Is the Itiwit stable enough for me?
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