[Paddlewise] Klepper Alu-Light

I have been searching for a light, one-backpack folding sea-kayak that I
can use for weekend trips, weeklong journeys, and short trips abroad,
for a variety of places, from rivers and lakes, to coastal kayaking. I
live in Japan in a tiny apartment and must use trains that have little
storage space, and I already own a Nautiraid Raid 1 MK1, so there isn't
much space for another full-size folding kayak. I've been hearing a lot
of great things about the Feathercraft K-Light Plus, but recently have
been hearing a few things about the Klepper Alu-Light. Not enough to
really get an idea of what it is like. Does anyone out there have any
experience with it? How would it compare to the K-Light Plus?

I am also curious about the discussion on Swede-form versus other forms.
I am definitely not qualified to argue any points that anyone has made.
My Nautiraid Raid 1 MK1 has a fish form and in my experience with it, if
anything, it turns TOO much, too easily. Have to use ballast or a skeg
in the back when the kayak is empty to keep it from swinging around. Can
anyone explain why the fish form might be chosen over the Swede form if,
as most people seem to be saying, the Swede form is so much better for a
kayak? I've always been curious as to why Nautiraid decided to make this
particular boat, since it differs from most other kayaks.

Just curious.    ~~~<__Py___>~~~

--
Miguel Jorgensen Arboleda
Talking Tree Journeys
butuki_at_gol.com
eyes to see, hands to touch, legs to walk, and a mind under the sky

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