Has anyone had the opportunity to try out the new line of folding kayaks offered by Foldinigcraft? http://www.foldingcraft.com <http://www.foldingcraft.com/> I got this from their ad in the current Sea Kayaker. These look like an interesting blend of traditional (wooden ribs) and high modern (fiberglass tubing) technologies. I couldn’t find a description of hull and decking materials. Ralph, what do you know about these boats? Andy carljohn_at_usc.edu *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
----- Original Message ----- From: "Andy Johnson" <carljohn_ipr_at_yahoo.com> > Has anyone had the opportunity to try out the new line of folding kayaks > offered by Foldinigcraft? http://www.foldingcraft.com > <http://www.foldingcraft.com/> > I got this from their ad in the current Sea Kayaker. These look like an > interesting blend of traditional (wooden ribs) and high modern (fiberglass > tubing) technologies. I couldn't find a description of hull and decking > materials. Ralph, what do you know about these boats? These are Japanese folding kayaks from a company that has been around since the late 1940s. I haven't seen any of the boats firsthand but am in touch with the US distributor who is bringing them in. I know next to zero about them. I hope to get a look at least at one of the six or so singles they offer. As always, I wish any new company or distributor of folding kayaks, the best of luck and good fortunes. ralph diaz-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Andy Johnson wrote: > > Has anyone had the opportunity to try out the new line of folding kayaks > offered by Foldinigcraft? http://www.foldingcraft.com > <http://www.foldingcraft.com/> Hi Andy There's abit about the companies on Michael Edleman's web page. http://mind.dreamhost.com/kayak/makers.html#fujita They are made in Japan by the Fujita company. If you follow the link to the Fujita page you wont be able to read the Japanese fonts but the pictures show they make folders and hardshell boats as well. Regards, David *************************************************************************** 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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