FYI, transporting in the was van too much of a PIA. I like the kayak. Started with a Rev 13. Wanted a bigger, more stable platform for photography. 13 was sweet. For me the i11s is sweeter. Caveat, I only do small waters and mild weather. Rivers and marshes.
I recently tried out a Compass and Lynx. Liked both, but not enough to switch, plus have ordered the new rudder upgrade kit, which resolves one of my negatives. I am not a fan of the i11s rudder system.
Transporting: recently have been using a small utility trailer. Not happy, too much bouncing around. Spoke to a Hobie Fishing Team member who is using an iTrek 11 this season and he car tops it, so that will be my next modis operendi. My furthest launch point is about one hour. I’ll have to pay close attention to the heat expansion.
Hobie touts their inflatables for travel. I decided early on that I wanted mine to last and store it on an elevated flat surface in a garage about 2/3 inflated. No folding.
If my big green disappears, I would replace it with a lynx. Unsinkable. JMO.
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