Re: [Paddlewise] Kahuna VS Klepper AE1 assembling and folded weight/size

----- Original Message -----
From: "al.m" <al.m_at_3web.net>
>
> is: What is real time and pain of assembling of F-craft Kahuna (if
possible,
> with hatches and rudder)? Some info and background:
>
> Official specs quote 20 minutes (no indications whether it's basic or
> expedition model). Weight of basic Kahuna is 35 lbs. Expedition model (39
> lbs?) adds rudder, 2 hatches and inflatable backrest. Some users report 30
> minutes time (basic?), and one report was 1 hour+, including "adjusting"
> (looks like his first time).

You can get assembly down to 20 minutes and even lower with practice.  I
know people who do it in about 12 minutes.  I am more in the 18 minute range
but since I leave it assembled (I have a storage spot) I don't have as much
practice as those guys who use their Kahuna several times a week and need to
assemble/disassemble it each time.

Hatches will add to assembly time and are not worth having in my view
because of that and the slight added weight.  Same with a rudder...you
absolutely do not need it in this model.  I don't believe I have even seen a
rudder on one and I have come across perhaps about 50 Kahuna owners.  Save
your money and dispense with rudder, hatches.  Use it to get a good paddle.
The inflatable seat is a worthwhile option...it adds nothing to assembly
time beyond a few puffs of air.

BTW, the true weight of the Kahuna is 35 pounds.  Feathercraft does not fib
about weight.  The bag is around 4 pounds.



ralph diaz

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