Can any PaddleWisers tell me about Folbot's Kodiak? It looks like a good buy, but is 'beamier' than any boat I've paddled -- I'm wondering how it handles. Craig Hicks Arlington, Virginia USA *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 7:49pm Oct 31, 1999, CraigHicks_at_aol.com wrote: > Can any PaddleWisers tell me about Folbot's Kodiak? It looks like a good > buy, but is 'beamier' than any boat I've paddled Especially if you wait wil November 15 (?) and order during their one-day "book the factory" sale. A Folbot tradition, they have a one-day sale to line up lots of orders so they won't have to lay off their employees in the winter months. -Peter *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
CraigHicks_at_aol.com wrote: > > Can any PaddleWisers tell me about Folbot's Kodiak? It looks like a good > buy, but is 'beamier' than any boat I've paddled -- I'm wondering how it > handles. > I emagine Mr. Diaz will give you the official report on the kodiak, so I won't even try. I will only say I own one and from the moment I first dipped a paddle to the last moment in the boat, I like it. I find it more stable than most describe it. Goes where I point it and seems to be little affected by wind/waves. It will be on sell for one day only in Nov. for $1295 I believe. Shipping prepaid. I own 2 other folbots, so am slightly biased perhaps. :-) Darn good people there and a exellant company to do buisness with!!!!! James *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
CraigHicks_at_aol.com wrote: > > Can any PaddleWisers tell me about Folbot's Kodiak? It looks like a good > buy, but is 'beamier' than any boat I've paddled -- I'm wondering how it > handles. > > Craig Hicks > Arlington, Virginia USA I reviewed the Kodiak awhile ago in my newsletter. I don't want to clutter Paddlewise with the full review but would be happy to send it as email to anyone requesting it. Basically, the Kodiak is the tightest best put together boat Folbot has made. It works quite well. Has the basic dimensions of the Klepper Aerius I but tracks extremely well whereas the Klepper doesn't. The boat puts together fast as do all Folbots. The bags are quite heavy and awkward for carrying and are really only good to get your folded up boat to your car...i.e. you would not want to lug it in its bags very far. Again, if you want the review, back channel email to me and I will respond ASAP. Gratis of course, and no strings attached. ralph -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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