KAYAK TEST: Itiwit Race 500 initial tests & re-entry practice (Decathlon inflatable kayak)

This is my first impressions video of the Itiwit #Race500, with some footage and quick notes on early test impressions. More extensive reporting on this will follow in later videos!

The new #Itiwit Race 500 inflatable kayak is available since late summer 2023, and thanks to kind efforts by the ‪@itiwitbydecathlon6708‬ management team and ‪@DecathlonSweden‬ (much appreciated!), I've received a sample Race 500 kayak for testing and review.

Stay tuned for more videos here on the channel showing the Itiwit Race 500 and experiences with the same!

Special thanks to my friend ‪@paddlaistockholm‬ for assistance and much of the filming/photo during the first in-water test with the kayak.

Note that I state in the video that this is not for breaking waves - well, it can be, for an experienced paddler, but for most, I'd say this is best as a fast exercise/race kayak on relatively calm water. The official specs are that it's not for surfing breaking waves or for paddling in waves over 1 m in height.

I am wearing a drysuit, neoprene gloves, etc during the test as this is in late fall in Sweden with almost near-winter temperature water and air. Obviously, it would be more convenient to paddle in summer gear...

Note for reference: This is not paid promotion or similar - I have received a sample kayak to borrow (no monetary compensation) and will provide free and unbiased impressions in this and other videos, as always.

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