Just got their brochure. I wasn't able to view it on their website. They have four models: JAVA (single with drop skeg) 15'4" - 28" beam, 33lbs. $1,650 has optional second seat ($130) and optional rudder ($180) UNO (single - optional drop skeg $130) 12'2", 30" beam, 25 lbs. $1,320 GEMINI- (double w/rudder) 18', 30" beam, 48 lbs. $2,170 JET STREAM (Touring Surf Ski w/rudder) 19'3", 20" beam, 45 lbs $2,600 They come with seats/back rests and travel bags and they say it will take approx. 4 mins. to inflate the Java with a push/pull manual pump. What I want to know is which models will Ralph Diaz be demo-ing and in which issue of The Folding Kayake will we read about it? Has anybody else seen them yet? I saw the Airline models at the west Coast Sea Kayak symposium. I wondered how much gear they would hold. The had a mesh panel to hold the gear, but I was skeptical about longer trips. I boat in the Northwest and I think weather here would be a factor, but down in Florida it might be practical. I didn't get a chance to demo them, unfortunately. I was looking mostly at the singles. On another topic I did check out the new seal line rudder system. I know, I know... I am not supposed to like rudders. Their system keep a locked footpeg with a toe control. I liked the rudder it was smooth, and easy to operate, and I like the stable foot brace, but it was extremely expensive. I have had severe arthritis in my wrists and minimizing correction strokes makes things much easier for me. I usually use the rudder only when it is windy. -- MZ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Sep 29 2001 - 20:54:04 PDT
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