Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling a Double Folder Solo

> From: "Dr. Peter Rand" <h9752220_at_botanix.wu-wien.ac.at>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Folders: single, double, girlfriend?

> In the Complete Folding Kayaker, Ralph states that "Solo paddling is fine"
>with the Klepper Aerius II, but "best done with a solo seat". From what I
>can tell, the solo seat is no longer necessary, since newer Kleppers all
>seem to have movable seats. Is this right?

> For those who regularly paddle a double on their own, I'd like to hear
your thoughts.

I have both a Klepper Aerius II and a Klepper Aerius 2000 mini-single.  The
A-II with solo seat was purchased brand new in 1990, well before Klepper
made the movable seat a standard feature.  I bought a used Aerius
2000 last year.  As to the boat I pick for solo paddling, it all depends on
the type of paddling I wish to do.  The A-II excels in big water, meaning
Lake Superior, Lake Huron and Lake Michigan, and its cargo capacity can't be
beat for times when I feel like going on a solo camping trip.  The Aerius
2000 sees most of its use on the hundreds of small inland lakes that dot the
northern Michigan landscape.  I love its one bag portability, light weight,
speed and glide.  I'm fortunate to have a choice and, believe it or not,
can't imagine going back to one boat.  But if push came to shove, I'd sell
the Aerius 2000 and keep the A-II.  The double has so much versatility and
just does too many things for me to ever consider selling it.

Jim Bielecki


















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