Folding Sea Kayaks

[Jonathan Hanson]

For those interested in exploring beyond where the road ends, a sea kayak opens up limitless opportunites. And a folding sea kayak opens up even more, since it can be stowed in a car trunk or flown on an airline. When you reach the beach you can assemble an expedition-worthy craft in a half hour or less.

Here is an excellent site to learn more:

http://www.foldingkayaks.org/

I've never yet owned a folding kayak, although I've reviewed nearly all of them at one time or another. But I think my next sea kayak will be a folder, most likely a Long Haul MKI, which has the beauty of the German Klepper's ash frame and canvas deck with several noteworthy modifications.

[flyingwil]

Great link! Also to others interested there is another thread on the folding kayaks here (http://expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317&highlight=folding+kayak).

I have toyed with a Folbot Kiawah folding kayak, after that thread, but was scared off by the $1600 price tag. Their Cooper Model might work for a folding sea kayak.

Also there is a good review of the Bergans ALLY 560 Folding Sea Kayak here (http://users.frii.com/uliasz/weblog/C1411531448/E583137409/)