Re: [Paddlewise] Sources for a used folding kayak

From: al.m <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:40:28 -0800
> prefer my K-1 over the Aleut and K-Light for other uses and finally I
prefer
> my K-Light over the K-1 and Aleut at other times.  It's like picking the
> right tool for the job.
>
> Tony

K-Light is a nice boat.  Light, fast and very compact.  When I recently
asked local Feathercraft dealer, why did they discontinue this model when it
was that popular, his ansewr was that 15ft Kahuna (35 lbs or 16 kg) would be
even more popular.  Unfortunately, they are rarely sold used, and used
"expedition" version (with 2 hatches) is even more rare.
Back to the topic, - both Aleut and K-light can hardly be considered as
expedition boats.  Eventually savings (on relatively low price of these two)
would be eliminated by expensive light-weight and low-volume gear unless you
already got such.  And everyday loading of such boat would become a real
ordeal in a multiday expedition.  I wouldn't recommend practicing this for
those without enough patience :-).
Alex.

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