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

Dear Peter:

Our totally subjective advice is to get two singles if you can afford it.
We had originally considered a double, but now that we have taken kayak
lessons we love the individuality and learning the skills involved in the
singles.  It is hard for us to conceive of being in a double, particularly
when going through surf, or dealing with waves, etc.  Although I'm sure
this is a learnable skill as well.

As I see you are considering folders (and here I venture, with trepidation,
into Ralph's territory), and therefore perhaps traveling is an issue for
you, there are several "one-bag" folding singles on the market (Folbot
Aleut, all  Feathercraft singles, and Nautiraid 14; I'm not sure about the
new Klepper Alu-Lite).  Ralph?

And of course, Peter, if she's not really dedicated to kayaking....   :)

All the best,

Josh in Ra`anana (who is waiting for Omer to return from Greece with the
kayaks so we can get in the water again, darnit!)


At 08:19 06/03/00 , you wrote:

>I need some advice! There are so many pros and cons to this issue. If I get 
>the double, I'm sure I'll be using it frequently as a single, if I get a 
>single, my girlfriend won't be able to join me for the occasional outing. 
>(At least Ralph says "solo paddling is fine" in the Aerius II). The double 
>is 8 kilos heavier than the single.
>
>Any thoughts (especially from couples)?
>
>Peter
>
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