Re: [Paddlewise] Kahuna questions

From: Reinhold Werner Weber <r.weber_at_sulb.uni-saarland.de>
Date: Mon, 29 Oct 2001 11:14:32 +0100
On Mon, 29 Oct 2001, PeterO wrote:

> G'Day, Richard and paddlewise,
> 
> You mentioned your favourable experience with the Kahuna and this leads me
> to ask a few questions also. Maybe you can help? I've heard many good
> reports on this boat and have frequently been tempted to buy it except for
> one bad report from a local who was desperately disappointed because one of
> the ribs cut into his legs making it almost unbearably uncomfortable for
> him. As I'm still tempted and don't have access to try one out, can anyone
> tell me if this boat is likely to fit a 6 foot 1.5 inch 11 stone male. Also
> is it suitable for up to 20 knots wind and/or 2 metre sea (i.e grade 3
> conditions by the NSWKC standards). Also how long does it take to assemble,
> disassemble, clean and stow away on an average day?
> 
> All the best, PeterO
 
Hi,
Some of the past postings on the K-Light (and Kahuna) are accessible at
Paddlewise archives:

  http://www.paddlewise.net/topics/foldingkayak/k-light.html

Reinhold Weber


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