Re: [Paddlewise] hardshell/foldable debate

From: Rene Milo <rmilo_at_ibm.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 09:57:12 -0400
Hmmm,  I think we need to get these friends of yours into a room and
kick the snot out of them. :-)  About the only reason I could think of
to not buy a foldable (assuming storage is not a problem) is the initial
cost.  Otherwise, in all respects, a foldable is just as respectable a
boat as the best hardshell.

There are some intangible benefits as well.  People are always
commenting on my Feathercraft.  People watch you put it together and ask
questions.  People will paddle over to you and ask about the boat and
say how great it looks.  Of course, if you hate to have people talk to
you, then that would be another reason not but one.  :-)

N.D. VAN LOO wrote:
... snipped ...
 
> This conclusion when presented at the kayak club gave rise to quite
> some resistance. Foldables were "not done".
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