I haven't been following the topic up until now, only want to add that Feathercraft Kahuna, I think, needs fittings more than Kleppers, even for straight paddling; not to mention rolling. Kahuna has fewer ribs than Klepper, and no footpegs, unless you install rudder pedals (which are rather poor footpegs). Feathercraft provides optional hip fits and inflatable thigh braces, costly and designed for K1; I don't know if they can be used on Kahuna. Btw, if Ralph reads this ;-), Kahuna is in fact amenable to a sail, contrary to what Ralph says in 2003 edition of his book. One version was installed on Kahuna by Mark Balogh in 2002; another version has been installed by me in 2003, i.e. after Ralph's book had been already printed. My version was slightly modified aft rig design installed by Tony Niilus on K1 in 2000 or 2001 and described on his website in 2002. Both versions are, of course, not rollable due to outriggers. > >I have never heard of an Aerius II > >being rolled solo, have you? > > G'Day Niilus and Paddlewise, > > Not until a few minutes ago when Ralph mentioned one had been rolled. > "chrstjrn" said he might buy a single so thought it was worth mentioning the > Aerius 1. > > The reason the Kahuna was difficult is because it hasn't been fitted out to > make the knee bracing comfortable. No fittings were necessary for the > Klepper. Could be that I'm an odd shape! *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Feb 07 2004 - 00:00:05 PST
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