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CLICK "OLDER POSTS" AT BOTTOM TO SEE PAST POSTS!!!!Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-21806008193661596102013-05-27T01:00:00.003-05:002013-05-27T01:00:41.413-05:00Point 65 Modular Kayak from L.L. Bean<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/8qJ55TJWmn0?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-69367455059604814952012-11-24T03:58:00.003-06:002012-11-24T03:58:25.239-06:00Point 65 Loooong Tequila<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4p9wbcqTdyw?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-77354299341207476882012-11-24T03:51:00.003-06:002012-11-24T03:51:36.048-06:00Division Of Kayak On A Cartop<iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/YRBvRixbFHw?rel=0" width="560"></iframe>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-56473668262916047672011-08-16T13:04:00.002-05:002011-08-16T13:15:23.675-05:00Point 65 Martini<iframe width="460" height="249" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/4YQdUFxbaK8?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-36385065123963656082011-08-16T12:59:00.003-05:002011-08-16T13:15:03.971-05:00Sectional Greenland Paddle: http://www.northernlightpaddles.com/<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="288q" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aSD_WSwGa7k?rel=0" width="440"></iframe><br />
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An innovative three-piece carbon fiber Greenland paddle that will perform superbly with any sectional sea kayak. <br />
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Marcus Demuth knows more about sectionals and expedition paddling in them than any man on earth. Kind of heart and spirit, I encourage you to check out his blog and to contact him for any advice about sectional sea kayaks. Encyclopedic knowledge in a warm-hearted man who will share his knowledge.Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-24506817637345767582011-04-06T16:18:00.002-05:002011-04-06T16:18:40.652-05:00qajariaq A Fine Boat, In Three Pieces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_hwutZpitKK44WPO8hpcSZ5gHMt-NIBlolG3DHzO-Cdz1px-umKQ2b9u1VBVE9nOvHoq-QRTBlYN4f0d0_tXXY1HziwCcYlSFvZdVYpVyuivJMMVM8c3J4C_v9tCzKq0_yBq0OT4n9E6/s1600/6a00d835148d6f53ef00e552244d428834-800wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9_hwutZpitKK44WPO8hpcSZ5gHMt-NIBlolG3DHzO-Cdz1px-umKQ2b9u1VBVE9nOvHoq-QRTBlYN4f0d0_tXXY1HziwCcYlSFvZdVYpVyuivJMMVM8c3J4C_v9tCzKq0_yBq0OT4n9E6/s400/6a00d835148d6f53ef00e552244d428834-800wi.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><a href="http://www.qajariaq.typepad.com/">http://www.qajariaq.typepad.com/</a>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-70163798875626044482011-04-06T16:15:00.003-05:002011-04-06T16:16:13.493-05:00Andreas at WestCoastPaddler Turns A Sow's Ear Into A Silk Purse!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrUmcAxJIBzKvHpAp7phihaQ9Xe1R1BwJeqiAAXiMJInXANddocoqdllXb-z9yB2kqx1Fn7MgSIxRSPcz0cY6zFg-EUNbL-R-_GcCvKCHeWL5fOD84HLAR5yPYp4KyojKHEFzyhDXC898/s1600/60_kayak_cutting_001_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrUmcAxJIBzKvHpAp7phihaQ9Xe1R1BwJeqiAAXiMJInXANddocoqdllXb-z9yB2kqx1Fn7MgSIxRSPcz0cY6zFg-EUNbL-R-_GcCvKCHeWL5fOD84HLAR5yPYp4KyojKHEFzyhDXC898/s320/60_kayak_cutting_001_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2095">http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2095</a><br />
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The above link has wonderful photos and information.Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-5559133491441678822011-04-06T16:12:00.002-05:002011-04-06T16:12:39.594-05:00Sectional Stand Up Board<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPL-gq9eL-G1I1spGfX9p9S7lVbelGs68l4j8G29HDds4phSNqmiPpibMgfSv56ACPEj9gYZdK6EolB7BDDoGkLCZtSN2ZkaoAkLVPn-_eEfwKCW1CnCCG55zXpDWj3uJt6ZgGbQ9G4cvB/s1600/sectional.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPL-gq9eL-G1I1spGfX9p9S7lVbelGs68l4j8G29HDds4phSNqmiPpibMgfSv56ACPEj9gYZdK6EolB7BDDoGkLCZtSN2ZkaoAkLVPn-_eEfwKCW1CnCCG55zXpDWj3uJt6ZgGbQ9G4cvB/s320/sectional.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Read more here at : <a href="http://www.waverod.com/">http://www.waverod.com/</a>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-24231455189472000532011-01-17T23:15:00.000-06:002011-01-17T23:15:45.606-06:00Tri-Yak<object height="274" width="333"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YgXmsAyeCkI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YgXmsAyeCkI?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="333" height="274"></embed></object>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-40530321622551037632010-04-25T00:05:00.002-05:002011-08-16T13:03:39.934-05:00Tequila Sectional SOT from Point 65 Sweden<br />
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he 14 kg (30 lbs) kayak is considered suitable for most aquatic adventures with the exception of touring and expeditions. But that caveat seems more a feature of the lack cargo and protection true of any Sit On Top kayak, rather than it's the snap-apart design. We deduce this because Point 65 call the Tequila! a high performance kayak rating it 5 out of 5 rating for wave surfing, and for maneuverability.<br />
Yet the clever design doesn't end there. The snap-apart function allows for an additional segment to added amidship extending the Tequila! into a tandem kayak, so two people can enjoy the fun.<br />
All up it comes across as a smart design the not only promotes human-powered recreation, but reduces the cost of buying roof racks, and their associated environmental impact on fuel economy and carbon emissions.)Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-51982752304050369422010-04-10T05:53:00.002-05:002010-04-10T05:53:37.357-05:00One Use For That Old Sectional Kayak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i3EhqqR6Xc8epM6yAJ13WovmYJSHybkGe9ZqNkGmwxfI9MuhaoE1R4zcmA5rm1P71_8QPJlkFWqsJO3TP-kAaXoZrENb82YXi21aMIybWyQPYN2MgQ3lvPfT_Cakor3Pk_mdce2ffoFq/s1600/mailbox14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i3EhqqR6Xc8epM6yAJ13WovmYJSHybkGe9ZqNkGmwxfI9MuhaoE1R4zcmA5rm1P71_8QPJlkFWqsJO3TP-kAaXoZrENb82YXi21aMIybWyQPYN2MgQ3lvPfT_Cakor3Pk_mdce2ffoFq/s400/mailbox14.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-1236190221392440792010-03-15T23:32:00.000-05:002010-03-15T23:32:07.694-05:00A Clown Car Full Of Kayak<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ubFheTQNBiONnaJ03QKbxrepLsvNzvCEFI_rXii2Ct_Cd5msF5J7TdPhrGtzJbwM_ixVWuiopDTT83UoI3NOIiXG505ryeNolTIHl3MCtMzN34u5ccTRSMRsOtCsyhEBQb5MZcINAF7J/s1600-h/kayak%2520car.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6ubFheTQNBiONnaJ03QKbxrepLsvNzvCEFI_rXii2Ct_Cd5msF5J7TdPhrGtzJbwM_ixVWuiopDTT83UoI3NOIiXG505ryeNolTIHl3MCtMzN34u5ccTRSMRsOtCsyhEBQb5MZcINAF7J/s400/kayak%2520car.jpg" vt="true" width="400" /></a></div>courtesy of Marcus DemuthCoolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-68762007323268732602010-03-15T23:27:00.002-05:002010-03-15T23:27:59.187-05:00How Much Sectional To Float Your Boat?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5rXzmtWa523KqxWMHgvgs5rpuChzXQVkeea_0pUdnskHUNgxLo_PFZ6uMlPIAB9ssMAoorFSJY01qfP84sX6Pw0JU9NpnMR54isedlLKj6vmUTG-KgumSERB1hBoHTEXlxII-hYE_Px4/s1600-h/2695649324_0e83574eb1_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM5rXzmtWa523KqxWMHgvgs5rpuChzXQVkeea_0pUdnskHUNgxLo_PFZ6uMlPIAB9ssMAoorFSJY01qfP84sX6Pw0JU9NpnMR54isedlLKj6vmUTG-KgumSERB1hBoHTEXlxII-hYE_Px4/s320/2695649324_0e83574eb1_o.jpg" vt="true" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Location: An t-Eilean SgitheanachCoolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-41879195327235148032010-02-25T00:06:00.002-06:002011-01-17T23:27:54.226-06:00A Conversation About Sectional Sea Kayaks from Paddling.net<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuybY9LqX8FHNOUY0Gpq4I9XB3IZCswteFK7BFGqZzCZjotAnrM_wOFzJIiHaal45pMta8UlujArtAFWd26n6YgYpMwu4XVi6EwwZCj6lvrVPVoQWi-muqeOkALgwdCsnUdoMPUU6PxVv/s1600-h/3_piece_004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBuybY9LqX8FHNOUY0Gpq4I9XB3IZCswteFK7BFGqZzCZjotAnrM_wOFzJIiHaal45pMta8UlujArtAFWd26n6YgYpMwu4XVi6EwwZCj6lvrVPVoQWi-muqeOkALgwdCsnUdoMPUU6PxVv/s320/3_piece_004.jpg" vt="true" width="320" /></a></div>Handling three piece sea kayaks: paddling.net 2008 I strongly advise anyone into any form of paddling, or if you have questions about three-piece kayaks, to post on paddling.net. It's the best, interactive forum for paddlers on the entire internet. Here's one conversation about paddling from 2008 and three-piece yaks in particular, with helpful links. Enjoy and then visit the actual website please.<br />
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I'm beginning to get the feeling that I'm going to need a three piece boat to travel to places that don't have very good (for lack of a better word) boats to rent. Anyone out there in paddleland have experience with the costs and hassles of dealing with a three piece composite boat while traveling about the world? Flying will be the first mode of transport, but then I may need a bus or taxi or burro after that. I can also imagine needing info on pack and two wheel cart options for moving the boat about while I'm also carrying all my paddle gear. Thanks for any insight.------------Kevin<br />
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Much easier to travel with a folder<br />
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The Great Swami has your answers.<br />
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Take your time and read these posts, and you will see many ideas and impressions. Tsunamichuck is very well versed on folders vs. sectional--frankly, the most versed on Pnet as he's owned both many times over--so his simple advice is likely correct from all I have read. Folder for flying. Sectional for driving. I have ordered a Valley sectional and plan to travel with it in the rear of my enclosed Chevy Avalanche or my Chev conversion van (the next car I buy will be "green", I promise). But if I were to fly, I'd buy a folder. I owned a Feathercraft Jetstream, though, and although it was one of the easier folders to put together (much easier than, say a Kahtsalano), I found it challenging. I'm all thumbs, though. If you wish to folder info, check out "folder" search on Pnet Archives search (click above) and you will see many more threads than even the sectional idea. Plenty of past reading there. And youtube has some folding kayak videos, such as these:<br />
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In my Pacific Horizons DVD, Dubside puts together his Kahuna folder in something like 12 minutes. That's a record, and when he's hauling ass. It takes even him, who has done it 1 hundred times, generally about 20 minutes, I think it said. And a Khatsalano is even more labor intensive. But, if you're in one locale for a week, and will keep it together (thus must have storage outside a hotel room, or a first floor rental), it's no issue.<br />
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3 million bags are lost--completely lost--each year on domestic US flights. I ran into a scare recently where our checked bags came in on the wrong plane. Ill feeling, but I think I'd poop my britches if they lost my folder. Risk. <br />
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Enjoy! And happy day to you, original poster, and TSC. <br />
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and it is real easy to travel with and get together and apart. Not a fast boat and limitted space for gear but a great take along boat. The Khatsalano is a bit heavier and takes about an hour to assemble, but a great play boat and a decent tourer. <br />
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Thanks for responses-more succinct<br />
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I neglected to read the archives, which were very helpful. I need to be more succinct. I am looking at buying either a 3 piece Explorer or Greenlander Pro or Nordkapp, to cut to the chase. Folders won't handle the conditions I want to paddle, and the Khats is too soft- plus I had an unfortunate experience with a khats paddler breaking my 400 dollar Lendal over the bottom of his hull during a paddle-presentation eskimo rescue. My fault, but I'm scarred for life and those Khats are very slippery to hang onto in rescue circumstances. Plus the idea of a sea sock grosses me out- perhaps I'm becoming narrow minded. <br />
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I paddled in Wales for a few days with Freya shortly after she bought her first three piece (the sexplorer- black with silver metal flake) and she was having looseness problems at the joints. A couple of weeks ago I paddled with a friend that was christening his new three piece (just a regular explore) with the newer clips and the mortise and tenon bulkhead joints and he had no problems at all. I'd rather have a suitcase/clip attachment fail and be able to reattach, than have a thrubolt attachment fail and have to do onsite fiberglass repairs. I think Nigel might be figuring this one out. Big dumping waves will kill anything, in my experience.<br />
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So what does it typically cost to deal with the extra 3 piece? Does anyone have a good source of pack/covers that would work? (Sounds like I'll need extra padding) And does anyone know of a wheeled method of hauling way too much gear with the least amount of hassle. I am certainly not above flagging down one of those carts that you see cruising about the airports at a much faster pace than I can even jog, let alone walk with all my paddling stuff. Thanks again for the response. Cheers-------------------------Kevin <br />
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Baggage handlers are assholes<br />
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Posted by: tsunamichuck on Jan-20-08 10:48 PM (EST) <br />
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and airlines basically will try and soak you with oversized fees so tack on $200- $300 for each round trip ticket. Expect major shit from European airlines, the Asian ones will likely let you slide. I purchased my 3 piece Kapp from Rob and he suggested strapping 2 sections together to save on baggage fees. Carry extra straps to secure your boat on taxis etc and just plan on hiring porters at your destination. <br />
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This will give you some idea...<br />
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Posted by: gstamer on Jan-20-08 11:50 PM (EST) <br />
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Here's personal gear and three kayaks, Freya's (3-piece [S]explorer, 3-piece Rockpool, and 4-piece Qaannaq) bagged and ready for loading in the car (kayaks are in the five large bags), when we flew from Germany to Newfoundland last year to teach; http://www.qajaqusa.org/temp/NF_packing.jpg <br />
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The center section of the larger kayaks require a bag to themselves, and you can usually nest the bow and stern together in another bag. What we always did was to wrap each hull section with fitted pieces of closed-cell foam and tape them up, and then place in a large bag. Even so, minor cosmetic damage was frequent. We packed lightweight/bulky gear inside the kayaks and weighed the bags at home to ensure that they did not exceed the maximum weight allotted for the airline.<br />
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Freya had the large black kayak bags custom made at a local upholstery shop. Being black (what else do you expect from Freya? ;-) shiny, and large, we were often asked at airports, by people in hushed tones, if they were body bags. Maybe yellow would set a better mood...<br />
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We used simple muscle power and airport carts to move them around but I did have one exasperating experience in Hamburg where I was trying to move all the bags shown in the photo from the curb to the ticket counter, while Freya parked the car. As I carried the first bag to the counter and turned to go back for the next one, a security officer demanded that I could not leave it and must bring all bags at the same time. I tried to explain that this would not be possible. Finally an American overhead the ruckus and kindly agreed to watch the bags as I went to get each piece at the curb, and the pile grew into a mountain.<br />
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Flying with the gear is stressful. Some airlines don't transport kayaks at all. Some will transport them, but you have to massage the truth a bit and call them "surfing equipment". Expect long talks with baggage handlers and their managers where you are not sure what you are going to pay. Sometimes we paid over $200 a bag, sometimes the ticket agent was so flustered getting everything loaded that we were charged nothing at all. Sometimes you will pay one price going overseas, and a much different price when returning. <br />
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While a three-piece does give you some wonderful options for traveling, the price is a few gray hairs and some cold, hard, cash.<br />
Greg Stamer<br />
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Wheeled Hockey Bag?<br />
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Posted by: wetzool on Feb-01-08 11:17 PM (EST) <br />
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You might look at hockey bags. The biggest are for goalie equipment. See you\meet you at Sweetwater?<br />
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~wetzool <br />
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Sectional cost is a factor.<br />
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Posted by: cD1 on Jan-21-08 7:52 AM (EST) <br />
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Well, kblackch10, the costs of a sectional is not to be sneezed at. The 2008 costs for a Valley sectional--such as the Nordkapp you mention--is $1250 US dollars. That is just for making the regular Nordkapp (list $3029) into a sectional: add $1250. Yes, you read that right.<br />
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So, cost is a factor, and weight is the other. Adds 10 lbs to boat weight. But, as some have said, you could bring it in pieces to the beach/launch/dock, and make it there. But then again, once you have assembled it at a paddling destination, you'd likely leave it together.<br />
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Valley, at least at this writing, still uses the bolt system. Apparently, from what I'm told, the sections have an interlocking flange, (so not just flat piece connected to flat piece), and thus less "wiggle", plus the bolts are very secure. I personally think clips are up and coming, but I have heard from more than one owner that the bolts, with the right tool (socket wrench with long extension) is not bad for time, and certainly sounds secure. I doubt fiberglass repair would be neceesary at the adjoining bulkheads as there is a plate of metal built-in there, I'm told. (double bulkhead plus metal=weight, though). But, just seems clips are looser in general, and metal fatigue of a clip will be more of an issue than a bolt. You mention ons-ite fiberglass repairs for the bolt system: the clip syetem is on the outside of teh boat: could create torque force hurt the exterior composite, too, in theory. So you'd be doing an exteriuor composute repair (where clip meets boat). If I travel and paddle all week in a locale, putting together bolts in 15-20 minutes as opposed to clips in 3-4 minutes seems like a reasonable trade off for what I perceive to be rock solid. Who knows, I could be wrong. I have found a paucity of true reviews of take-apart kayaks on-line, and once versed with the Valley I have ordered, I will post pictures and review. One blogger friend suggested that I make a youtube video with the focus on the boat review, and another on the sectional put-together process. I may do this. Click 'take apart" here to get a small view of the Valley sectional.<br />
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http://www.valleyseakayaks.com/aquanautlv.htm<br />
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I am confident with Valley brand, certainly. That is why I chose them. <br />
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I think TSC and Greg Stamer have the good word, and experience, that I do not have with these sectional boats. I plan to use mine in the covered and locked back of my pickup truck and conversion van, as stated, and thus a sectional is rather ideal. This will allow me to not sleep in a hotel and get up every time I hear a cat in the alley, thinking someone is stealing my roof racked composite. Plus, I think I will travel further for kayaking when I don't have a boat flapping on the roof for days at a time. Think about it: the time I save in roof racking the boat will now be spent in assembling it, so frankly, about the same amount of overall time either way to get on the water.<br />
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I doubt, sincerely, that I will ever fly with mine. And now that I see Greg's photo above, I now know I never will. <br />
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You could look for a used sectional, but they are not common.<br />
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Late post: link to past thread.<br />
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Posted by: cd1 on Feb-01-08 4:37 AM (EST) <br />
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http://www.paddling.net/message/showThread.html?fid=advice&tid=763453<br />
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Here's a link where I asked about sectionals and got, as usual, some great adivce from fellow Pnetters.<br />
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So, wha'cha gonna do/buy, original poster? <br />
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Bolts may not be stronger<br />
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Posted by: kelvin1 on Feb-01-08 5:39 AM (EST) <br />
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I've seen the bulkhead pull away from the hull on a three piece NDK Explorer in a hard surf landing. The kayak had clips on the deck and two bolts in each bulkhead.<br />
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Marcus Demuth has a bit to say about his experiences with three piece kayaks on his website http://marcusdemuth.com/default.aspx<br />
There is also a three piece poly kayak which has sections that slot together and bolted metal brackets on the deck. Don't know what they paddle like, I only saw one in a shop once. http://www.australiscanoes.com.au/<br />
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3-piece<br />
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Posted by: kayak_tom on Feb-01-08 9:33 AM (EST) <br />
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Kevin,<br />
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The up-charge on a three-piece NDK is $800 with the new clips (this may be slightly higher for 2008). We handled a special order three-piece Explorer over the summer -- you may have seen the boat at BCU week in Georgia. The clips are quite secure and the bulkheads match up with a mortise and tenon style feature to keep everything aligned.<br />
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Feel free to give us a call or contact us via email if you decide to go that route or have any questions.<br />
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Hope to see you out this way sometime soon!<br />
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-Tom<br />
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Virginia Sea Kayak Center <br />
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Church of Rev Black<br />
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Posted by: Jed on Feb-01-08 6:31 PM (EST) <br />
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Reverend,<br />
To what distant corners of the earth are you planning to travel to now? I hope to make a pilgrimage to your warm waters this year.<br />
You humble disciple,<br />
Awah Tanah<br />
jed<br />
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if i was a betting man<br />
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Posted by: medicineman on Feb-02-08 2:39 AM (EST) <br />
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i'd be that the FC khat could take far greater a blow than any composite...<br />
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I've several folders....but after tsunamichuck created the yahoo group for nordkapps and I saw his 3 piece inside the house I'm thinking a 3 piece would make an awesome conversation piece in the living room :) <br />
Medicineman, I sold Tsunami Chuck<br />
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Posted by: old_user on Feb-02-08 8:00 PM (EST) <br />
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his 3 piece Nordkapp. It was bomber in the surf, I assure you. The limit of my "testing" was 8' faces, long period. Lots of energy to ring my bell. TC's boat is as tough as nails and should I be in the market for another 3 piece, the Valley system served me well and I'd probably go that way. That said, NDK and Rockpools system looks good, but to me the gold standard is the 4 bolt Valley system. <br />
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Also, I have considerable experience in my Khatsalano. I do not baby my Khats, it is a war horse and not a prom date. She is a tough bitch that keeps on giving. Gotta love that! To me, the moral of the story 'tween 3 piece and folders is, how much hassle do you want to tolerate moving the bags in the transport phase of your trip; and, what do you require while actually on the water? Different questions, but inevitably, ones that will pop up at you as you enjoy your journey. And please, enjoy your journey.<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Rob G<br />
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I am more worried about baggage handlers<br />
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Posted by: tsunamichuck on Feb-02-08 10:14 PM (EST) <br />
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than surf. I had the pleasure of watching some dedicated United Airlines baggage handlers drop my Khats 15 ft from the cargo hold to the ground. No worse for wear. <br />
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My 1st impression was nuh-uh.<br />
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Posted by: magoo_ns on Feb-02-08 9:43 PM (EST) <br />
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Picked up Freya Hoffmeister at Halifax Int'l Airport on the occasion of Wendy Killoran's epic Newfoundland circumnav a couple years ago.<br />
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When Freya emerged from Customs, she was wheeling a rather top-heavy baggage cart with three huge black bags and was accompanied by a flustered-looking airport employee. I remembered being dumbstruck by the sheer logistics implied in those three elephantine bundles. <br />
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The sections were too large to load into my van even when broken down, so Freya and Wendy assembled the beautiful black (S)Explorer right there on the sidewalk in front of the Arrivals/Departures entrance, under the watchful gaze of an airport Commissionaire.<br />
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On the drive to New Glasgow, Freya told us tales of excessive excess baggage fees sometimes based on size, sometimes weight, and sometimes on some kind of weird baggage-handler alchemy.<br />
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I think maybe Dubside's got the travel thing figured out pretty well.Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-56215540026367556922010-02-24T23:54:00.002-06:002010-02-24T23:54:57.291-06:00Tequila Sectional SOT by Point 65 (Sweden)Found on inventorspot.com: Kayaking is a great sport, but there's a number of factors that make it a lot less practical than other sports. One of the most blatant factors is the sheer size of the kayak. Unless you want to invest in a roof rack or trailer, in addition to a $1,000 boat, transporting your kayak to the river or lake can be a real challenge. Assuming you don't want to kayak by yourself and plan to bring multiple kayaks along, it's even more difficult. <br />
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Unless you have a large garage, yard or shed, kayak storage can also be an issue. Imagine trying to stuff a touring kayak in a post-college studio apartment. <br />
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Point65, a Swedish manufacturer, recently unveiled a brilliant solution at the ISPO trade show in Munich. The Tequila kayak is a three-piece unit that simply breaks apart for storage and travel. It features "snap-tap" construction that allows for breaking it down and putting it together in seconds. So the kayak easily fits into your car or truck without the need for a rack or trailer and can be stored more easily inside a home or garage. <br />
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On the water, Point65 describes the Tequila as a rugged, stable and safe boat. A two-piece configuration can be used for solo trips, while the middle piece can be added for tandem kayaking.<br />
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The Point65 Tequila was a finalist for the ISPO Brand New Awards. Take a look at it in action in the video below. <br />
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</div>It's very hard for me to see if this is Marcus's lovely new Valley Nordkapp, fresh from Nottingham, U.K. in 2009. It is a stunner. A three-piece kayak is pretty--particularly the Nordkapp--even if it is dry and on wooden floor. The storage capabilities of a sectional boat cannot be underscopred adequately. This image was take from the <a href="http://www.blog.kokatat.com/">http://www.blog.kokatat.com/</a> website. This kayak, stickers and all, looks expedition ready. I dig those foam ends that protect the bulkheads and bolts. Ingenuity at its finest.Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-33158552333731900472009-12-24T07:49:00.001-06:002009-12-24T07:49:56.335-06:00Gorgeous Sectional Nordy Ready For A Spin, Lake Tahoe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_DfCXcRwdg9HgYfqA1DFBYd-SSpXMCZOUCDWwaXHrFSiUiNlc3qH2Adnrp_ilD2TJe40L4mfNLhKQ4udLxfkbQuCUAZgXtXdbiYmT_WAcBRs2nv4_tYmuILmAdUjvnLz42hdXlkBBNEM/s1600-h/SART+Ride+002.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_DfCXcRwdg9HgYfqA1DFBYd-SSpXMCZOUCDWwaXHrFSiUiNlc3qH2Adnrp_ilD2TJe40L4mfNLhKQ4udLxfkbQuCUAZgXtXdbiYmT_WAcBRs2nv4_tYmuILmAdUjvnLz42hdXlkBBNEM/s400/SART+Ride+002.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418799459018436402" /></a>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-606910858078481302009-12-02T22:45:00.001-06:002009-12-02T22:49:00.882-06:00Cockle MK7 Canoe<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeQhWz84rvraodDGwP65UZ1Q1LHYjUy_Nw1R_m6TvKYnpThNYGMXi5iG1yciAI2nJG7Dwflfsl1imK4vo1DKWtW7aAYMfg8ys5tmc6YlievspfI3j-owBrta9YZCUQaCTXbV0yhoo5Epx/s1600-h/!BfZPyQQ!Wk~%24(KGrHqYH-C4Erf,h4!PcBLBFZ5PnJw~~_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeQhWz84rvraodDGwP65UZ1Q1LHYjUy_Nw1R_m6TvKYnpThNYGMXi5iG1yciAI2nJG7Dwflfsl1imK4vo1DKWtW7aAYMfg8ys5tmc6YlievspfI3j-owBrta9YZCUQaCTXbV0yhoo5Epx/s400/!BfZPyQQ!Wk~%24(KGrHqYH-C4Erf,h4!PcBLBFZ5PnJw~~_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410866880786969954" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgdZuJgCImWtmr-GsjMdeEk2TnWa5nALkO_Q1kFpj62Las6Rd8WaP5yynPXjmSZXN4B9NfcTv-YJ5dv6l1oyyxis6a6_NqzIqt3cKpZzkYa3jDqXcAgnhLbqwt-twV0jPjTIYrH7otc6I/s1600-h/!BfOHWiw!mk~%24(KGrHqMH-DUErgktBg7sBL!ZhBL(KQ~~_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgdZuJgCImWtmr-GsjMdeEk2TnWa5nALkO_Q1kFpj62Las6Rd8WaP5yynPXjmSZXN4B9NfcTv-YJ5dv6l1oyyxis6a6_NqzIqt3cKpZzkYa3jDqXcAgnhLbqwt-twV0jPjTIYrH7otc6I/s400/!BfOHWiw!mk~%24(KGrHqMH-DUErgktBg7sBL!ZhBL(KQ~~_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410866878028711634" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhka6B-ZOVcVdM84v2mWCM-LgDA6luLtSzGJx6RzxLKpr8jFgaQZs6Zn_eBoUDbUbo802hlIM3bfaJHQNYiUU5b4Lfl7V0OWIWs0LhRo4UWYH2RyGr2dc0i576v6mhePt-kdzjNJF4i09HI/s1600-h/!BfOH5e!Bmk~%24(KGrHqQH-DIErdzeYJD6BL!ZijB4rw~~_3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhka6B-ZOVcVdM84v2mWCM-LgDA6luLtSzGJx6RzxLKpr8jFgaQZs6Zn_eBoUDbUbo802hlIM3bfaJHQNYiUU5b4Lfl7V0OWIWs0LhRo4UWYH2RyGr2dc0i576v6mhePt-kdzjNJF4i09HI/s400/!BfOH5e!Bmk~%24(KGrHqQH-DIErdzeYJD6BL!ZijB4rw~~_3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410866872088453986" /></a><br /> COCKLE MK 7 CANOE<br /><br />This is a genuine and very rare World War II British Military sailing canoe. It was designed and built by Warwick Aviation in late 1944/ early 1945. Constructed in Aluminium to aircraft specifications.<br /><br />It measures 18ft long, 8ft main section, 5ft bow and stern. 26 inch wide, 4ft 7inches with outriggers extended<br /><br />The canoe comes in five main sections so that it could be transported in submarines or seaplanes. Each section is watertight. Front and rear sections have round hatches so can be used as storage areas, handy for limpet mines etc. The center section has two seats, compass (or machine gun?) mount, anchor mount and mast fitting. There was a steering wheel fitted but I have removed this as it is not origional and was an obstruction. Two outriggers are attached to the center section via an sliding mount which allows them to be locked in an outer position for sailing or an inner position for paddling. They can also be folded over for storage or removed completely. The outriggers are filled with "ping pong" balls so still float when holed (handy for when the bullets start to fly). A folding rudder clips onto the rear section (the rudder has been restored).<br /><br />Designated "MOST SECRET" it was designed to be used by sections of the "Small Operations Group" such as the "Combined Operations Pilotage Parties" and " Detachment 385 " in the far east in Commando style raids. They were tested in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) by Blondie Hasler who was one of the two survivors from the Famous "Cockleshell Heros" raid. The canoe will come with a copy of the book "Cockleshell Canoes" which details the design, construction and use of these small boats. The front cover of the book shows a MK 7 with its sail up.<br /><br />The canoe is in relatively good condition for its age having spent most of its time in a garage. There are a few small dents and the paint is rough. I have been using it on my local river, sometimes with an electric outboard strapped to the side. I guess it travels at 7mph, it cuts through the water and makes a lovely sound as the bow wave interacts with the outriggers. I have recieved lots of interest on the river as it is the most unusual thing on the water! I find it very easy to put together and carry but it is good to have two people to lift the main section if the outriggers are attached. There are a few loose rivets in the front and rear section so there are very slow leaks which have never been a problem on any of my trips. The main section is watertight as are the outriggers.<br /><br />There are a few of these canoes in museums and a couple in private hands. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/O3K62EG3lF8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/O3K62EG3lF8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-52149776592974397292009-11-06T04:54:00.004-06:002009-11-10T18:13:01.579-06:00Halloween Display Featuring A Rockpool SectionalThis inspiring seasonal photo is from Derrick's well-read website--he has plenty of photos and more on-water experience than anyone on sectional kayaks. His kayak has clips. Something to think about as a contrast to nuts and bolts. Check out his website and contact him online for any sectional kayak questions.<br /><br />www.kayakquixotica.com<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndzUhwn8wI0bcwbfRPSrnZrWbF-AVDAquJagWAML4qOePU-pC3AXqI3PwzTpPzXg9UV85GhRCjWNrq8k56US4yTn2OBOaT-Kdg0G8FKB2b7Sd61QtlVdBNTtqw0uP-zvoZc7vUwB0Z4X4/s1600-h/halloweenkayak.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 217px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhndzUhwn8wI0bcwbfRPSrnZrWbF-AVDAquJagWAML4qOePU-pC3AXqI3PwzTpPzXg9UV85GhRCjWNrq8k56US4yTn2OBOaT-Kdg0G8FKB2b7Sd61QtlVdBNTtqw0uP-zvoZc7vUwB0Z4X4/s400/halloweenkayak.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400942436402574082" /></a>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-6429717552737828382009-10-26T21:16:00.004-05:002009-10-26T21:27:17.856-05:00Waters Dancing In Calgary: Sectional Wooden Kit<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iMrS5uT-8F8MhVDpY2tt97H8QH3ULYe11uQjs1qQRmBSrftZZQ16WWwmaQVndhbp2M2Gkr_Ypbg_PSRJtdx9gVGvb-bJFcDpZ81c8ukqspVG2fj5iGTSIvkrHa_sZpx_BBJ4xiJw5FN6/s1600-h/L12-04.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 254px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098516224334306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_iMrS5uT-8F8MhVDpY2tt97H8QH3ULYe11uQjs1qQRmBSrftZZQ16WWwmaQVndhbp2M2Gkr_Ypbg_PSRJtdx9gVGvb-bJFcDpZ81c8ukqspVG2fj5iGTSIvkrHa_sZpx_BBJ4xiJw5FN6/s400/L12-04.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVL3wAlDJ-wvKNyHyXf8NUqc3uPDemX4QMgbBrC0m6SmM-HOjzZubHxM6TaIiV76s-BaZ71iHwTRh9imGlgbySv0oXdGCHgzNYEbSlJWdTqx1LAxghr-k8Gjx-FR5XJwbZq2EUiwffi4R/s1600-h/L12-06.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 260px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098517852370050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbVL3wAlDJ-wvKNyHyXf8NUqc3uPDemX4QMgbBrC0m6SmM-HOjzZubHxM6TaIiV76s-BaZ71iHwTRh9imGlgbySv0oXdGCHgzNYEbSlJWdTqx1LAxghr-k8Gjx-FR5XJwbZq2EUiwffi4R/s400/L12-06.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAW5g2xfCu4-LvzB-X3ZsF67fG4sb6cZafhEPeXv3CK2SEjIinj_3NCZNGirLzdP4tARf_cKRw82Iha5wc7PIBteIloLjUmXKK9Cz7x8jr0EhI5_qiM2_sQWygOKwGMFtlmKM22OZr4jL0/s1600-h/L12-07.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098512191709682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAW5g2xfCu4-LvzB-X3ZsF67fG4sb6cZafhEPeXv3CK2SEjIinj_3NCZNGirLzdP4tARf_cKRw82Iha5wc7PIBteIloLjUmXKK9Cz7x8jr0EhI5_qiM2_sQWygOKwGMFtlmKM22OZr4jL0/s400/L12-07.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlB-9MwAApWjJojQU3D-AzQTFgl8v1GO_iCFZ7kw_0zYOs9o2c3RsUQpRBrkYDZfW-neocoqD2hQq-xuB_JtlaVR6DkSP7ylmsvUXsnjs4ekIHtr8a8YLvO6CRixRk3b2NVlOiFZpqWTt/s1600-h/L12-09.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098508629239394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlB-9MwAApWjJojQU3D-AzQTFgl8v1GO_iCFZ7kw_0zYOs9o2c3RsUQpRBrkYDZfW-neocoqD2hQq-xuB_JtlaVR6DkSP7ylmsvUXsnjs4ekIHtr8a8YLvO6CRixRk3b2NVlOiFZpqWTt/s400/L12-09.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKJAW4zV9M4kimgbXini1q3g4L5Zlrgt9y60wTcWNEgButU3j1hdfYMYQmQsW5y8tSqNkqXt9J2eB2cHRgQ5HS06WnPAejOnJ5dZe2_9-Masyl0HB5F5ikAbyqqGTgRtsRqtUmd7Togzt/s1600-h/L12Side.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 51px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397098504857384866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQKJAW4zV9M4kimgbXini1q3g4L5Zlrgt9y60wTcWNEgButU3j1hdfYMYQmQsW5y8tSqNkqXt9J2eB2cHRgQ5HS06WnPAejOnJ5dZe2_9-Masyl0HB5F5ikAbyqqGTgRtsRqtUmd7Togzt/s400/L12Side.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.watersdancing.com/">http://www.watersdancing.com/</a> </div><div></div><div>These photos exemplify some of the advantages of the sectional kayak. Upright storage. Small "footprint" when stored. Easy carrying. Lightweight sections. Watertight sections. Assembled, functions just like a hardshell kayak. Add transportation inside your vehicle (no ropes, straps, theft, exposure to weather and wind chafing and rocks, et cetera). It's a winner.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-31927680661814812642009-09-12T05:51:00.006-05:002010-05-15T08:53:58.657-05:00Marcus' Brand New Valley Nordkapp 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQoTqL1qRYPwI0wQJfZoW-EgEY0pw565hcEAm9sZ5KGbJR9EvOHPdASzuYK0TEy2819MboTatUtYw-CV7XVlR81164RN1mPjl3-W0E5FvuP-Ib5T6XRrGinyvxQARUwgKz4_8bQJ1tS1Y/s1600-h/DSC06628.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380532874113507522" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQoTqL1qRYPwI0wQJfZoW-EgEY0pw565hcEAm9sZ5KGbJR9EvOHPdASzuYK0TEy2819MboTatUtYw-CV7XVlR81164RN1mPjl3-W0E5FvuP-Ib5T6XRrGinyvxQARUwgKz4_8bQJ1tS1Y/s400/DSC06628.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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Expedition paddler Marcus has written a wonderful synopsis of his 2009 Valley Nordkapp sectional, and included photos of the upswept beauty of the NOrdkapp design. Thank you, Marcus, for your very respected input and early experience with the Valley. I agree, Valley is a sports-car of a kayak with regard to craftsmanship. It is apparent from first gaze. I look forward to your expedition paddles in this ocean-going vessel. Thank you, friend.<br />
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Marcus writes: I am now the proud owner of a sectional Valley Nordkapp! Hurray!!<br />
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I picked up the kayak last week from the Kayak Center in R.I. and it is better than I could possibly hope for.<br />
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My thanks go to Peter Orton & Andy at Valley Kayaks, and the actual craftsman at Valley who built the kayak ... and then had the nerves to cut this beauty in 3 pieces after he or she built it. Looking at the kayak it becomes obvious that the person who built this kayak, looked (and successfully found!) lots of little creative solutions which seem to arise when building a 3 piece kayak.<br />
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The kayak features a wire skeg, with the skeg control placed in the stern section of the kayak. The skeg control looks somewhere between hard to impossible to reach from the comfort of the cockpit, but one has not even to lean back to reach the skeg control placed in the trim on the left side of the kayak. After operating the skeg a few times, it becomes as second nature as if operating a skeg control in any other kayak.<br />
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The kayak has a customized bulkhead position which eliminates the need for foot pegs, provides a larger surface to push with you feet against, and provides a larger storage space in the front hatch.<br />
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The kayak is appr. 73 pds., a little heavier than my previous 3 piece, but I was looking for a sturdier kayak which will last a little longer. Thus, I am very happy with the way it is built and I do not mind the extra few pounds.<br />
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All 3 hatches are bone dry. As Sven (the man behid this blog) noted in an earlier blog entry, water is not even allowed to penetrate inbetween the bulkheads thanks to the tight fit of the sections and to an appr. 1" wide strip of window sealant which is applied to one only one side of each connection.<br />
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I am a strong believer that the aquisition of objects will not make people a happier self since happiness comes always from within. However, this boat is an exception to this belief.<br />
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Marcus<br />
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http://marcusdemuth.com/default.aspxCoolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-86760694086631959802009-08-12T23:18:00.000-05:002009-08-12T23:19:18.622-05:00www.kayak.im<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgFKbGcOMNgHIDASxtQinB7zpKVjLvbmzTmSN2GYoftXf57-5Gg9twKFi86553WGbw5jZqoVIG85Z4qbH3An0FHZEHpYbIp1XCVBDIgUQkufu92OdPHYwjJSu0Y-Qll-6sh3dUVP4RV_a/s1600-h/IMGP2629.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 170px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgFKbGcOMNgHIDASxtQinB7zpKVjLvbmzTmSN2GYoftXf57-5Gg9twKFi86553WGbw5jZqoVIG85Z4qbH3An0FHZEHpYbIp1XCVBDIgUQkufu92OdPHYwjJSu0Y-Qll-6sh3dUVP4RV_a/s400/IMGP2629.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369298091746375634" /></a><br /><br />Gorgeous Rockpool sectional sea kayak at ocean's edge.Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-32893384456027126702009-06-12T23:51:00.001-05:002009-06-12T23:52:23.316-05:003 Piece Kayak Assembly at Water's Edge<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMGLKZuK6HQBwgfe4mU5ua6v7K6xTMc4V3JBPea-w-INwN0D4ooZo1DhmhwgPx3-kI9kln1AwCj0sNFhieUiLK-zzko_pEo2pqsMwwM-AIg4uOXbEhuGLacOFlyMryJFm3bIP8HBeCvw4/s1600-h/easyrider.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346670311768202194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 267px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAMGLKZuK6HQBwgfe4mU5ua6v7K6xTMc4V3JBPea-w-INwN0D4ooZo1DhmhwgPx3-kI9kln1AwCj0sNFhieUiLK-zzko_pEo2pqsMwwM-AIg4uOXbEhuGLacOFlyMryJFm3bIP8HBeCvw4/s400/easyrider.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8642104928066123951.post-59991384420913389042009-06-10T00:03:00.004-05:002009-06-10T00:17:14.469-05:00bits and pieces from Kayak Quixotica, Derrick<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2o8dg07iQzEO7vFmV2nryk6oDIHCtHATE3V1ctNUIZiQjjr1HxHfNHJCQgjM51RXeJNUllhOjoK7YEXn3bmLZD6IxSeUHFbOMmBICvsIp1pYE60PUKL3SpWpXmocnsD4t_aIoxUBlXMil/s1600-h/the_old_and_the_new_2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 263px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345563385387134610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2o8dg07iQzEO7vFmV2nryk6oDIHCtHATE3V1ctNUIZiQjjr1HxHfNHJCQgjM51RXeJNUllhOjoK7YEXn3bmLZD6IxSeUHFbOMmBICvsIp1pYE60PUKL3SpWpXmocnsD4t_aIoxUBlXMil/s400/the_old_and_the_new_2.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Derrick Mayoleth in Wisconsin has a very long-running and interesting website. He also owns a very nice sparkle purple Rockpool Alaw Bach sectional sea kayak, which he used to circumnavigate Puerto Rico in 2008. It's similar to the white Rockpool pictured above. He is an accomplished paddler and roller, and an instructor. Derrick ran an eductional piece, titled "bits and pieces", answering my query about sectional take-apart sea kayaks. Here is a link to his site, and the many comments that followed his well-experienced observations. Be certain to peruse his entire website; it's full of information and entertaining insights on life.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2007/12/10/bits-and-pieces/">www.kayakquixotica.com/2007/12/10/bits-and-pieces/</a></div>Coolkayaker1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16480679419271233314noreply@blogger.com1