> the Strida's folded package would be kind of awkward unless you had a > kayak w/o bulkheads, though...but it's cool to look at. My husband has > one, and it's a real head-turner. Folds up like an umbrella stroller. > > http://www.strida.com > http://www.bromptonbike.com > > The Brompton brochure says that the folded package is 22in (square) by > 10 in. Couldn't such a package fit in an extra-large drybag? Taking chance of being nerdy, but I was interested and have gave some thought to this option (bike + folding kayak); it gives a new dimension to that sought-after freedom from cars, fuels, taxis etc. I've camped in some places where they have no taxis at all, even at the airport. But looks like this eventually becomes coslty, difficult, and sets a lot of restrictions. Hardshell kayaks are out of the list - all expedition kayaks that I know, have bulkheads and hatches. Canoes - that's another story, why not. Folding kayaks: let's look at Brompton (Strida is large even for folding double - 40" * 20", may fit, but will leave no room for anything else). Feathercafts singles better be out of the list (hard to load bike through their cockpits, besides inner width is barely enough - I wouldn't take chances to puncture skin from inside, even if bike would fit); F-rcaft double Klondike might accomodate Brompton with less of pain. Klepper and Folbot doubles - yes, (Pouch double, may be). But no double can be carried on the back - trailer is needed. And again, trailer takes space in kayak. Another issue - how to paddle double kayak solo. Klepper AEII is OK with that; don't know about other doubles. Sailing - yes, any double can be sailed solo. But again, sailing gear adds to volume and weight of trailer (keep in mind, that wide double would weigh 80+ lbs, being about 4 ft long pack). Alex. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Mar 14 2003 - 05:26:47 PST
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