Re: [Paddlewise] Take-apart Kayaks : a serious question

From: <Rcgibbert_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 10:20:36 EST
The takeapart option on my Valley Canoe Products boat adds something less 
than 10 pounds. The last time I flew with my VCP it cost $225.00, not to 
mention the strain of moving 3 ea 6ft bags around: Cars, people, bush planes, 
etc. I'm a fairly big guy at 6'2" and 225 pounds and I found it tough to 
manage. By the way the big rolly carts at the airports are monopolized by the 
skycaps and they'll cost ya. I could go on and on about this! If you plan on 
a lot of travel I highly recommend the Feathercraft. I just placed a phone 
call to a small inter country airline in Central America and they would not 
charge me for the feathercraft or extra gear. It makes traveling sooooo nice. 
The 3 piece is not a bad option if you are going to have only one boat for 
home and travel but beware of the facts that are not disclosed on three piece 
kayaks. It can be disappointing.

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