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@davidpoots8362
10 ай бұрын
Genuinely excited to see it in action. (Just counted 9 kayaks lurking behind my house, but everyone knows the correct number to own is 1 more than you already have.)
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a good number but as you say, probably exactly one too few 🙂 Will be putting this one to the test more going forward!
@danerik.westerlind
10 ай бұрын
Looking awesome!🙌 Looking forward to see your video of first time on the water with race 500!!🤩
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! The first trip was not only on the water but also quite a bit in the water (luckily, on purpose)... so that's coming up!
@davidpoots8362
10 ай бұрын
I wonder if it would work as a downwind surfski in swell
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 The specs say that it's "not designed for surfing breaking waves" and is not to be used in waves larger than 1 m. As it doesn't have a bailing system while paddling, it could easily get flooded..
@danerik.westerlind
10 ай бұрын
@@davidpoots8362 I´m willing to film when Patrik tries in swell as a Surfski! 😀
@laurentvenet2758
10 ай бұрын
Great start comparing the size of each backpack. I will be looking more at your content since I do not own any kayak yet. Thank you
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Glad you found it helpful and thank you for sharing positive feedback! Here's a quick comparison video of different models I own that might be helpful as well: kzitem.info/news/bejne/1HqXnmt4iXymh4Ysi=LM2b8WJmGMnxSnMj
@laurentvenet2758
10 ай бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater wonderful I just watched it and it’s really helping. I asked you a question in another video about the kayak advice. Thank’s a lot !
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
@@laurentvenet2758 Nice! Thanks for the positive feedback.Just answered your other post.
@shadok233
10 ай бұрын
Very nice so far! The seat looks so much better than the horrible X500 one (horrible at least for me), maybe I can mod this into the X500 somehow. Looks like the rudder is just spring-loaded and can't be brought up from the cockpit? Can the rudder cables stay attached to the boat when folding or do they have to be removed every time? Looking forward to more!
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
I don't mind the X500 seat, but it took some leg drive to get used to it 😎 You're right, rudder is spring-loaded. The official video indicates that the cables are intended to be removed, which I suppose is safest for avoiding damage during folding, though of course it would be easier if there was a way. Thanks for watching!
@Jorge_i_Norge
10 ай бұрын
The pack is shorter than my 3,2 meters paddle board. The valves looks similar to the paddle board one. Does it include the pump? I do not remember if was included or had to buy it apart with my board.
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Yes, these are the same valves as most SUPs! This and other kayaks in the brand (and many other brands) typically don't include the pump. One might choose to use an electric pump or an Itiwit pump - or most SUP pumps should work as long as they can handle 10 PSI.
@elpeltys
10 ай бұрын
Looking forward to seeing it in action!
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Some videos will be forthcoming 😎
@colmtansey8359
10 ай бұрын
I wonder how fast it is
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
It depends on the paddler, of course, but the official specs are that a regular paddler that's skilled with this type of kayak can reach 10 km/h without a problem. During my early test I was getting used to the balance and foot rests and didn't go at full capacity, and reached close to 9,5 km/h at least here and there. It's definitely faster than the Itiwit X500 Strenfit and most other inflatables.
@Sedge1962
2 ай бұрын
But you have only two Videos of this Kajak…..😢😢😢
@AirOnTheWater
2 ай бұрын
@@Sedge1962 More coming soon 😎
@Sedge1962
Ай бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater very nice! Thanks for your Info!
@AirOnTheWater
Ай бұрын
@@Sedge1962 No worries. Happy paddles 🙂
@toxendon
10 ай бұрын
Perfect for Death Stranding Cosplay
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Interesting. I haven't gotten around to playing that game yet, sadly, so not sure about the reference!
@zrogon
3 ай бұрын
lol size comparison... I have the 2 seater... put that giant next to any of these, and you got yourself a proper comparison ;) One seaters are tiny, all of them.
@AirOnTheWater
3 ай бұрын
How large would you say the X500 two seater bag is compared to the one seater?
I hope the quality of this kayak will satisfy you as I heave heard a lot of malfunction after or due to storage of the x500 V2. For that reason I would never buy an itiwit. Hopefully you ve got it for free man....
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Thank you! For me, this was a sample provided by Itiwit/Decathlon as a kayak on loan for a while to test. There have been a lot of discussion on issues with the X500, and many of those notes are valid, but one should also remember that the people with good experiences often don't speak up, and that some leaks/issues are common with many inflatables. When I purchased my own X500 V2, I had read some scary reviews on the V1, and was expecting to basically immediately capsize with the V2, which I still years later haven't managed to do.. and it was a year into my heavy use of the X500 before I sustained even minor damage (my own fault) - until then I had grown to almost think it was indestructible.
@shadok233
10 ай бұрын
The X500 has some issues with the air chamber behind the cockpit getting punctures after repeated folding. I had that as well after two years of use - it's annoying, but easily repairable. The reason is probably that this air chamber is right in the middle of the boat and gets totally scrunched up when folding, which puts a lot of strain on the folds. The Race 500 does not have such a chamber, so this shouldn't be an issue.
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
@@shadok233 Yes, it's a reported issue by quite a number of paddlers. Might be folding or might be friction. As you say, annoying but usually easily patchable or just fixed by applying Stormsure, for example. It actually happened to my X500 as well, but after more than one year of heavy use! You're right - no such tube on the Race 500!
@THE-RIVER-RAT
10 ай бұрын
Great unboxing Patrik with plenty of good information. I was surprised at how small the pack was considering the length of the kayak. I also like colour to, and I thought the foot pegs looked extremely well made. However that cheap looking polystyrene seat does not look very comfortable but I'm sure you'll let me know if I'm wrong. Looking forward to watching your maiden.
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
Thank you George! Yes, I was also really surprised, positively, as to the size of the backpack, which essentially makes it easier to lift and carry than the lighter but bulkier X500, I would say. I must admit, having grown fond of the classic X500 colors, I was doubtful about the new color when I saw it online, but in real life I've immediately become a fan of that look. I see your point about the seat, has yet to be tested properly. This kind of kayak requires a different paddle technique so there will be a bit of practice to come..
@6yjjk
10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I've already had the X500 seat replaced under warranty, although admittedly that was the hinge that failed. This seat looks like it would snap in half if you got over-enthusiastic tightening the packing straps and/or threw the bag in your car. I bet this thing goes like shit off a shovel, though.
@THE-RIVER-RAT
10 ай бұрын
@@AirOnTheWater I hear what you're saying these exercise / race boats are not really for conventional paddling however I'm sure you will get the hang of it after a bit of practice 👍👍
@AirOnTheWater
10 ай бұрын
@@THE-RIVER-RAT One hopes! At least I know to paddle forwards, not backwards, for the most part! And that the top of the kayak is supposed to point up, not down.
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