Many thanks to all for the replies and thoughts on the above subject. (Rob G.- many good thoughts!). Clearly, the concept has its advantages and disadvantages. A main factor seems to be how tolerable some of those travel disadvantages are. Regards, Mike In a message dated 3/18/2003 10:04:23 AM Central Standard Time, michael.wolf_at_medtronic.com writes: Does anyone have any experience with one of these? Same/similar performance to the one piece (I paddle a light weight Explorer)? extra weight? Do the 3 pieces connect solidly? Ever experience leaking, stress cracking at the 4-bolt bulkhead connections, loosening of connections on long trips or rough water? Just as important, how does it handle going through airports? As one is usually allowed 2 standard suitcases, it seems that the three kayak sections are large enough that significant $ charges could result from their oversized bags, and the fact that there is a 3rd bag. I was also wondering if a 3-piece 16-ft Romany offers any great advantage in terms of managing the bag sizes. Thanks, Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Mar 24 2003 - 08:27:18 PST
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