The Itiwit X100 Inflatable Kayak

[smallribber]

Well we have the cheaper ones and they are very good. We decided to treat ourselves to the more expensive X100. First impressions are very good

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ht0Y1oFsOI&t=10s

[Steve509926]

Looks good Dennis, an on the water review would be helpful when you take it out.

[Trello]

Yes, it does look good - very rigid when you picked it up. It's expensive though: I've just looked it up on the Decathlon site and it is currently £449.
Is the one you have used previously a drop-stitch floor too? If not, I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts about how the two compare.
We've had a couple of inflatable kayaks that we've had a lot of fun with: an Intex one and an Aldi one (the latter was only £40!)

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Trello

Yes, it does look good - very rigid when you picked it up. It's expensive though: I've just looked it up on the Decathlon site and it is currently £449.
Is the one you have used previously a drop-stitch floor too? If not, I'd be really interested to hear your thoughts about how the two compare.
We've had a couple of inflatable kayaks that we've had a lot of fun with: an Intex one and an Aldi one (the latter was only £40!)

The others are the 100 2 and 3 man they are very good indeed but not drop stitched floors but still quite ridged because the are material covered they are slowish to dry. The X100 is drop stitched with tubes like a sib and is very ridged and dries quickly. In Greece at the moment but will do a review once we get home

[Trello]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

material covered they are slowish to dry.

Yes, I have heard that the slow drying is the main disadvantage of the fabric-covered ones.

Look forward to your on-the-water review of the new one.

[smallribber]

If any of you are looking for an inflatable Kayak we have had this one for a long time and have used it a lot. I tried several before this and I have to say that for an all round inflatable Kayak this is absolutely lovely. It is of course an inflatable boat like a small Sib and can do a lot of what a small sib can do but this is all human power. We have had it on the Sea many times. This is however a nice little paddle in Constable Country for those that might be interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSQ8Cmf-7-E

[smallribber]

We decided to only have a Couple of days this year in Southampton for the boat show rather than the usual week. We took the little Ford Transit Custom we converted and had a little paddle up the River Hamble in the Itiwit X100 Kayak. We had a lovely day. Video below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooh1cpTpOio

[FoxZulu]

Thank you so much Dennis for posting this video, it's brilliant. What's not brilliant is the fact that we've lived in Hamble for over 5 years now and have never seen that beautiful scenery that's right on our doorstep

This has really motivated us to get our kayaks out of the garage loft and onto the water to explore this wonderful countryside.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by FoxZulu

Thank you so much Dennis for posting this video, it's brilliant. What's not brilliant is the fact that we've lived in Hamble for over 5 years now and have never seen that beautiful scenery that's right on our doorstep

This has really motivated us to get our kayaks out of the garage loft and onto the water to explore this wonderful countryside.

It gets even more lovely if you go up further. we were under half the way up river. The tide was a little wrong for us because we had driven down from Suffolk. If you get the tide right it is easily possible to get up to the pub right at the end. Other videos of the Hamble from previous years boat shows on our you tube channel. Very pleased if we have inspired you to get you canoes out. Thanks for the kind comments

[Matt]

I have one of these. Needs a bit of dismantling when to wash sand out and dry it off properly for the winter, but as a kayak for the kids, it’s OK. Personally I prefer a paddleboard though, generally more versatile and easier to put away and store.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Matt

I have one of these. Needs a bit of dismantling when to wash sand out and dry it off properly for the winter, but as a kayak for the kids, it’s OK. Personally I prefer a paddleboard though, generally more versatile and easier to put away and store.

Yes but I always fall off our paddleboard.

We don’t do anything with our X100 we just put it away. Is yours the 100 or the X100. They are very different

[tinker]

I have a mk2 X500, to say it's tippy is an understatement. Had to swim 100m towing it after a recent capsize, couldn't get back in it for love or money. It's definitely not made for the sea.

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by tinker

I have a mk2 X500, to say it's tippy is an understatement. Had to swim 100m towing it after a recent capsize, couldn't get back in it for love or money. It's definitely not made for the sea.

This is where the X100 is so good. Ok it does not glide quite like others but it is actually very good and I think you would have to try very very hard to tip it over

[Nasher]

I've been considering an inflatable kayak for a while.

The research I've done has pointed me in the direction of a new generation of them that are manufactured from high pressure drop stitch panels like a SIB Floor or Paddleboard.

https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure
https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure

They appear to lose a small amount of stability, but gain a huge amount of internal space compared to a round tube model.

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[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I've been considering an inflatable kayak for a while.

The research I've done has pointed me in the direction of a new generation of them that are manufactured from high pressure drop stitch panels like a SIB Floor or Paddleboard.

https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure
https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure

They appear to lose a small amount of stability, but gain a huge amount of internal space compared to a round tube model.

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The X100 has a drop stitch floor and is made of thick material like a Rib. It is very stable and glides well. The one you show is very good but as you say quite unstable

[Steve509926]

Hi Dennis, I've just looked at the specs. Is the floor only 5 psi?
Would those tubes put up with a dog clambering in and out?

[smallribber]

Originally Posted by Steve509926

Hi Dennis, I've just looked at the specs. Is the floor only 5 psi?
Would those tubes put up with a dog clambering in and out?

The floor is indeed 5 PSI but it is very Rigid. The tubes would deffo put up with a Dog. If you are buying for 2 people of reasonable size make sure you get the 3 man. Ie the green one. The valves are Halkey Roberts and it comes with no Pump or paddles.

It honestly is the best I think there is for what you want to do. You can adjust the position of the seats also. It is very very stable. I feel like It is almost impossible to fall out.

[smallribber]

This is it it is getting to the end of the year now and very often Decathlon have a big sale and or voucher codes

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflat...0/_/R-p-177376

[smallribber]

I know it might seem odd but we enjoy a little paddle up a River or on the sea with this almost as much as our main boats.

I am seriously thinking of taking it to Lanzarote and Skiathos next/this year

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Nasher

I've been considering an inflatable kayak for a while.

The research I've done has pointed me in the direction of a new generation of them that are manufactured from high pressure drop stitch panels like a SIB Floor or Paddleboard.

https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure
https://razorkayaks.co.uk/kayaks-sto...-high-pressure

They appear to lose a small amount of stability, but gain a huge amount of internal space compared to a round tube model.

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I like the look of this! If the twins are still going outside next year, I might have to consider one.