[Paddlewise] Question of Khatsalano kayak

> Hi!
> 
> I'm thinking of buying Khatsalano (not S type!) kayak to extend the
> destinations of paddling. Have you been experienced with this kayak? How
> can it be compared to the conventional fiber-glass?
> 
> Especially I'm interested in the following issues:
> 
> 1. Is it easy for leaning? I hate those stable boats that you must
> struggle for leaning or rolling.
> 2. Is it fast enough?
> 3. How does it behave in rough sea: storms, strong winds, breaking waves,
> surfing, etc. In general I don't want to buy this type of kayak for
> surfing, but I need to know its limitations. Let's say, what is the
> maximal height of breaking wave Khats will stand (fully loaded)? In rough
> sea, do you feel any differences between Khats and fiber-glass kayak of
> the same dimensions?
> 4. Is it strong enough to absorb impacts like: rocks, corals?
> 5. If damaged, how easily it can be for repairing?
> 6. What are those float bags?
> 7. Is it worth to buy a used one? Did Feathercraft changed its technology
> in the recent years for this type of kayak?
> 8. In general: is it worth to buy Khats? Isn't it too big compromise?
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Michael Hoichman
> 
> www.envy.nu/hoichman

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