In a message dated 6/15/2005 11:24:34 AM Pacific Standard Time, kdruger_at_pacifier.com writes: I own a Cooper, and have paddled it in moderately rough seas. I would not rate it comparably with the Feathercraft closed-cockpit singles for versatility in paddling. The Cooper is noticeably more flexible than a Kahuna I paddled a couple years ago, making for sloppy handling in a following sea, for one thing. That 250 lb rating for capacity on the Cooper is very conservative. I loaded mine to about that weight and felt I could have carried at least 75 lbs more safely. However, it would not be a good boat for longer trips, unless the paddler weighs 160 - 180 lbs, or is an avid lightweight backpacker-style camper and eater. They are affordable and appear to be a good start in the performance kayak side of things for Folbot.It might be a good choice if you keep it in the conditions it was designed for. I'm glad you are pushing the total weight burden aspect as the 250 pound rating seemed kind of crazy to me. How about a more full report Dave? As for the Khats, I can overload its recommended payload a bit and not suffer unduly. Inevitably on the first day or two of my trips I'm known as Mr. Freeboard. The boat is so fun to paddle its shortcomings are easily excused away. Rob G *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Jun 15 2005 - 11:37:34 PDT
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