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This year i should compare sails that i have some knowledge of that are used on kayaks. For Starters there is the PACIFIC ACTION sail which i have used for a number of years. It can be mounted very easily to a "hard shell" kayak, a canoe, an inflatable, and a folding kayak which is what i have with the exception of a Triak. This PA sail deploys very easily, probably the easiest on the market as it is pulled up by "bungee cord" and it also lowers easy by pulling on the line which goes to the…See More

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AERIUS 2 with KAYAKSAILOR SAIL 010

"where can i get a mount like geralds? or the 4 j hooks?"

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YUKON WITH KAYAKSAILOR SAIL

"This is a FOLBOT "J" bolt available only from FOLBOT."

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FOLBOT J BOLT

If the G11 skin fits the skin the same way as the Yukon skin fits you will probably have to use these which are available from FOLBOT in i suppose their "part" section on the Folbot web site. They hook into holes in the coaming which you might have…

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Mike Livingston replied to john allsop's discussion KAYAKSAILOR SAIL RIGS

"need help mounting KS rig to GII all help welcome."

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Mike Livingston replied to john allsop's discussion KAYAKSAILOR SAIL RIGS

"got one but need to mount KS rig to my Greenland II"

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About Me:: FLAT WATER KAYAKER, AND FAIRLEY EASY RIVERS, LIVE IN NORTHERN ONTARIO.

What boats do you paddle?: KIEPPER AERIUS 2.,FOLBOT YUKON BOTH WITH PA SAILS, TRIAK

What paddle(s) do you use?: WERNER , KLEPPER , GREY OWL, NAUTIRIDE ESKIMO

What other paddle gear do you use?: EXTRASPORT PFD,

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klepper stopping making their classic kayak

From a report it seems that klepper, the folding kayak company will cease production of their single seat and two seat classic kayaks in Germany. They may try to have them made in a country with lower manufacturing costs. Klepper kayaks have been around since 1907 and in 1956 Dr Hanns Lindman crossed the Atlantic ocean unassited or sponsored in a stock Aerius two kayak which he bought himself and made a few minor changes. He did have sail assist and a home made outrigger, it took him 72…

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At 11:21am on April 27, 2013, Mike Livingston said…: how do you like your yukon? can you send me mounting instructions for kayak sailor on your yukon? just bought the both of them and need to mount the sail on yukon.

At 4:09pm on October 24, 2012, Joe Jeffery said…: Phenomenal! I had to take a set of graduate classes this fall-- they take up my entire Friday night and Saturday day! I haven't gotten in ANY fall kayaking, and there have been some truly beautiful days.

Sunday is my Birthday. Maybe I can get away for a few hours.

Part of the problem is the weight-- my plan of wheeling it down the hill and back up after some serious paddling is pretty taxing.

At 8:40pm on July 22, 2012, David Van Cleave said…: Thanks for your comment, John, especially about the paddles. Since you own a Klepper maybe you can help me. I'd like to car-top my Aerius II and save time assembling and disassembling it.

I'm trying out an Inno kayak lifter (a swing-out arm attached to the rook rack) so that I can lift it up myself. Once I get the boat up on the rack, I slide it over to sit on two 8-ft long 2x4s bolted to the roof rack. Then I bungee the boat to the two boards going across the boat at each rack and X-wise from the front rack to the rear rack.

In one transport drive, it seemed to work ok and I didn't have a front or back tiedown -it's difficult to tie to the bumpers or something underneath.

I'm trying to design a cradle to support the boat on each side. The idea is to prevent the boat from yawing side to side and also pitching up and down. Have you heard of something like this?

Dave

At 10:01pm on March 29, 2012, James Manke said…: John, keep in mind I am an ambassador for NLP, however I am not paid to have a positive opinion about product. I tell it how it is... I use all sorts of paddles and for a greenland paddle especially with strength to withhold surf, the NLP I stand behind. Jill make amazing paddles! I am going to have her build me one :) Keep in touch John!

At 9:01pm on March 29, 2012, Greg Loftus ( Cominco) said…: John Joe O'Blenis still has the recod for a solo kayak. Rowing boats are faster than kayaks and so comparing the records, well they are two different games. Nice to hear from you. Today it 1s one above. My film festival is Saturday evening and I am still selecting films . long but enjoyable process.Greg

At 6:26pm on March 29, 2012, James Manke said…: John, you bet... the Northern Lights Paddle has more catch than any other Greenland Paddle I've ever used. Of course not the same as a euro blade but surprisingly very similar! Break into 3 piece as well so perfect for travel and surf. http://www.northernlightpaddles.com/

At 5:03am on February 4, 2012, Greg Loftus ( Cominco) said…: John I willtake open water whenever i can get it. I eveer believe paddling season is here until I am half way down yellowknife bay surrounded in ice free water. I live in hope Greg

At 3:39am on November 22, 2011, Greg Loftus ( Cominco) said…: John we probabl have the same guidebook all black and white shetches , Interestingly written so that hte opposite page I think it is for the route south to north and the othyer opage sout top north. Unfortunately you no longer get the free pint for arriving in Kirt yethom with the guidebook in hand. seems he left 10,000 pounds to the pub to buy completed walkers a pint.When I talked to the owner he said they stretched it out as far as they could first by dropping it to half pints but the funds eventually ran out.Great walk I may do it again one day

At 3:55am on November 21, 2011, Greg Loftus ( Cominco) said…: Yes John started in Edale and finished in Kirk Yethom12 days later. It was a great walk and I liked the guidebook which somehow I have lost or misplaced. The coast of wales as great and the wicklow very nice, I think there are 11 long walks in the UK and 12 in Ireland. walking clubs were everywhere and some of the areas were pretty busy during the week ends.

At 2:28am on November 21, 2011, Greg Loftus ( Cominco) said…: John the lake District is nice in 1992 I walked the Pennine way, the Wicklow way in Ireland and the Pembrookeshire coast of Wales , very nice hiking. How is the triack working out.