I'd like to hear any opinions - based either on experience or gut-level intuition - regarding the boats described at this website: http://www.vetterkayaks.com/ Basically, it is a kevlar lay up hull with a neoprene deck - which incorporates 48" zippers for access to the hatch areas - manuf claims the boats weigh in at about 36 lbs. I'm interested in this boat for use in areas where frequent packing/unpacking might be needed - and possible portaging - like Boundary Waters or Quetico in northern MN. Obviously a canoe is the normal craft for these areas. Again, just looking for some opinions. Thanks in advance, Keith *************************************************************************** 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 don't get it?? My original <18' Kevlar Nordkaap weighs in at 40 lbs so where is the weight saving? This hard/soft boat doesn't fold and I would think the seams will give trouble down the road. *************************************************************************** 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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