alex wrote: >> I received an email from Folbot that had a link to their new folding boat >> which, according to the video, comes in one backpack and assembles in 12.5 >> minutes. > > Oh, yeah.... And covers 12.5 nm in 12.5 hours. This is a 10 ft boat with 34" > beam. Miracles don't happen. With folders, you either have a well performing > and/or rugged hull and frame (think Feathercraft), or fast assembling. [snip] I usually let Alex sink in his own juices, but this blast of misinformation exceeds his usual quota. I suspect anyone who has really looked this boat over will see that it is a significant departure from Folbot's usual meter. The Citibot is not intended to be a long-haul, rough water craft. It is a "City Boat," and as such is for those leisurely late afternoon (or early morning) paddles on the local reservoir, placid lake, or backwater. It is not designed to satisfy a globe trotter like Alex, who needs a heavier, stronger setup. A knee jerk response such as the one Alex made is unfair to the manufacturer and does not help folks new to the sport evaluate a new product. It is fair to say that Alex has a prejudice against Folbot products; as far as I know, he has not handled any of the newer models of their boats, yet continually knocks them. That is unfortunate, because Alex has a wealth of experience and is a valuable resource when he discusses boats he knows well. Note: I have no affiliation with Folbot, except that I own three of their boats, and have found them to be safe, useful craft for their intended uses. They have limitations, as does any boat. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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 May 02 2008 - 17:46:40 PDT
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