Richard Mitchell writes: > Anyone have experience paddling a Nautiraid Raid II Expedition > solo for an extended period? Is this too heavy a boat for single > paddlers .... > > ... My Klepper is way too > much to paddle alone and I need an intermediate choice that will > fold and fly. > > Other suggestions appreciated. I own two > Feathercrafts -- a K1 and a K2 and am not enamored of either but > other ideas would be most welcome. > The K-1 is my absolute favorite folder, so I'm curious as to what you don't like about it. It's a fantastic boat on the water. My only complaint is that it takes about twice as long to assemble as any other folder (mine is a 1997 model). If you prefer a wider boat, I'd suggest the Klepper or Nautiraid singles. If you find the AII too much for single paddling, you may find the Nautiraid easier. It doesn't wallow quite as much as the double Klepper when lightly loaded, being smaller, lower and as wide. I've spoken and corresponded with a number of paddlers who enjoy using it as a single. But as you already own a couple of doubles I think you might be better off finding a single you like. -- mike ------------------------- Michael Edelman mje_at_spamcop.net http://www.foldingkayaks.org http://www.findascope.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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