Re: [Paddlewise] Folders: single, double, girlfriend?

From: Nico-Dirk van Loo <vanloo_at_ch1.fgg.eur.nl>
Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2000 08:37:48 +0100
Hi Peter,

    When my wife and I decided to buy a folding kayak, we faced almost
the same dilemma. Some people advised to buy two singles since a double
is a "divorce boat". After some experience we would say: Buy a double it
will strenghten your relationship and make you a better team. Just be
wise on who is sitting in front or in the back. For us it works best
that we change seats form time to time. Only in case of strong headwind
(that happens a lot in Holland!) I (Nico-Dirk) sit in front.
    We own a Klepper Quattro (= four ponson expedition). It paddles fine
as a single in the expedition mode. With all ponsons inflated you have
to work very hard when you are on your own.

Happy teambuilding!
Diana and Nico-Dirk van Loo
Rotterdam
The Netherlands


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