RE: [Paddlewise] Folding Boats

In light of Doug Lloyd's encouragement for newbies not to be afraid of
asking questions that have been asked before, and at the risk of re-opening
a pandora's box, I have the following questions related to my anticipated
purchase of a folding boat within the very near future.  

It will be my first boat, and I'm looking for something that's general
purpose -- that I can use for day paddles as well as longer trips here on
the West Coast (Southern California).  I'm leaning towards a Feathercraft
K-1.  I paddled a Khatsalano in June and loved its speed and the way it
carved turns, but I recognize that it would probably be too much for me as a
novice paddler.  The other alternative would be a Klepper Aerius I, which is
appealing because of its apparent relative ease of assembly, but I would be
concerned about its speed and being left behind when paddling with others in
hardshells.  I would appreciate any thoughts or insights you may have about
these boats.  Also -- and here's where I realize I'm opening up the
pandora's box -- can I do without the rudders on the K-1 and the Klepper?  I
generally don't like rudders, and they appear to add an extra level of
difficulty in assembling and taking down these boats.  Thanks!

- Gareth Evans

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Doug Lloyd [SMTP:dlloyd_at_bc.sympatico.ca]
> Sent:	Wednesday, September 22, 1999 9:12 PM
> To:	paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject:	Re: [Paddlewise] WCSKS 99-Message Error
> 
	<snip> 
> And the last point, I hope the newbies out there who have been lurking for
> awhile, won't be afraid to ask questions that have been dealt with before.
> So what if we rehash stuff. The more a subject gets aired, the more little
> bits of info one picks up. I think it's great, and I would go as far as to
> say that I've gotten more out of a month of paddlewise than from a weekend
> symposium.
> 
> So, keep on posting, so I can have a life :-)  ,and I'll keep on keeping
> on, trying to post more carefully.
> 
> BC'in Ya
> Doug Lloyd
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  Hey gang,
> > 
> > Kirby's comments were okay - his bark is worse than his bite. I was a
> > little upset though, when Kirby said that dealers who didn't attend were
> a
> > bit childish. I hope no one feels that is my feeling too. I was simply
> > disappointed that Matt/Cam weren't there with their kayaks, as I would
> have
> > loved to have tried them out; same with Seda and Eddyline.
> > 
> > If Matt doesn't want to bring his boats, that is *his* choice. Maybe he
> has
> > good reasons. 
> > 
> > I'll just have to make the "pilgrimage" to mecca (Seattle) sometime
> soon. I
> > hear it is a religious experience. In the meantime, I shall bow four
> times
> > a day, in this case, South!!!
> > 
> > BC'in Ya
> > Doug Lloyd
> > 
> 
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