I bought 2 spray covers from Klepper for my Aerius II Expedition kayak, and now I'm concerned I got the wrong skirts. I haven't used them yet, but I am planning an October trip to the Core Sound in North Carolina. I got a double (two chimneys) and a solo made from a nylon weave and attached with stick-on velcro which is applied to the wood coaming. I did all this before buying Ralph's book (I know, I know!) Having now bought and read his book, Ralph says there's a "good" and a "bad" sprayskirt from Klepper, and I think I got the "bad" kind. Can anyone elaborate on the good and bad aspects before they become a "used" item? Thanks *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> I got a double (two chimneys) and a solo made from a nylon weave and attached > with stick-on velcro which is applied to the wood coaming. I did all this > before buying Ralph's book (I know, I know!) Having now bought and read his > book, Ralph says there's a "good" and a "bad" sprayskirt from Klepper, and I > think I got the "bad" kind. Can anyone elaborate on the good and bad aspects > before they become a "used" item? Thanks > Hi Gary, The best Klepper sprayskirt is the "Expedition" which tucks under the coaming and fix by inflating the sponsons. It has plastic rimmed holes, to which you can attach a more conventional type sprayskirt. I don't know if there is a single seat version for the Aerius II. The "Touring" model you have is not too bad either, and a lot more practical for packing stuff into the boat. I have one myself, albeit for a single, and never had to try it in any serious waves yet. You do need to be careful though when sticking the velcro to the coaming, so it does not come loose. There should be some instructions with them on how to do it properly, otherwise they might be on one of Klepper's websites. The previous model of the "Touring" was not attached with velcro but with a few metal clips. This was not a very good solution, and probably the one Ralph D. refers to. As far as I know, Klepper stopped selling these some years ago, I have my velcro one for three years now. regards, Kees *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/comments from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] Check with Mark at Long Haul products http://www.longhaulfoldingkayaks.com/. He can answer your questions. He makes em. John MacKechnie > I bought 2 spray covers from Klepper for my Aerius II Expedition kayak, and > now I'm concerned I got the wrong skirts. I haven't used them yet, but I am > planning an October trip to the Core Sound in North Carolina. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Gary wrote, >I got a double (two chimneys) and a solo >made from a nylon weave and attached >with stick-on velcro which is applied to >the wood coaming. G'Day, A friend and I between us have both kinds of skirt (as singles), These were bought several years ago. IMO both types have advantages and disadvantages. The tuckunder (non velcro) skirt withstands surf better while the velcro version makes it much easier to carry out a self rescue in moderately rough conditions - easier and quicker to slide into the cockpit. Don't know about the double. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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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