While the list seems to hold folding kayaks in high regard, I'd appreciate an opinion or two about the Pakboat folding canoes (or any others- the only folding canoe manufacturer I know is Pakboat). >From the pictures I've seen, the Pakboat looks a bit flimsy and without a skin completely surrounding the frame as on a kayak I would expect this. The frame appears to have more chine and keel bars then a folding kayak but only two small cross bars. Lacking are the plastic ribs of the folding kayak, which provide much of the kayak structure. Of course, not having to install the ribs in a tight skin would make assembly easier I assume. It looks like you are restricted to paddling from the one position where the knee pads and seat are mounted. Sitting on the frame bars looks to be very uncomfortable. Are these boats stable? Is performance acceptable? Say relative to conventional canoes of similar dimensions. Let me add that I'm primarily interested in such a boat for just recreation and day trips on flatwater so use under more extreme conditions is not an issue. Any information or experience you can relate would be appreciated. Elmer Beachley etb_at_cs.pitt.edu *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
hi Elmer, i paddled a folding canoe about 2 or 3 yrs ago at a boat demo on a small lake. compared to other kayaks and canoes that i've paddled, i concluded that the boat would be ok for me if i need such a boat to take on airplanes. for land based use, more traditional canoes seem to be better. i though that the rather high gunnels would catch too much wind and make paddling difficult. if you really don't need a folder, i recommend checking out other boats. unlike folding kayaks, i haven't seen any folding canoes offered for re-sale. it would be interesting to read the opinions of folks who own folding canoes. bye bye bliven *************************************************************************** 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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