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Kayaking FAQ, by Todd Leigh with numerous contributions by
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33 Where do I get more information on foldables?
Publications
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The Complete Folding Kayaker, by Ralph Diaz, McGraw-Hill (Ragged Mountain Press)
1994.
Folding Kayaker newsletter
PO Box 0754
New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212)724-5069
Internet: rdiaz@ix.netcom.com
author of this portion of the FAQ; he will respond to all e-mail, phone calls
and snail mail.
Manufacturers
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Feathercraft
1244 Cartwright St.
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6H 3R8
Phone: (604)681-8437
Internet: http://www.feathercraft.com
Canadian company that makes a double (K-2) and several sizes of singles
including a Greenland styled model being introduced in Spring 1995. Most popular
kayak is the K-Light, which weighs as little as 29 lb.
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Folbot
PO Box 70877
Charleston, SC 29415
Phone: (800)744-3483
Internet: folbot1@aol.com
http://www.folbot.com
US company makes a double and a single plus some accessories such as
boat carts, sails, etc. The models are the least expensive of the
major manufacturers.
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Folbot Canada Inc.
Phone: (902)894-7842
in Canada: (800)263-5099
FAX: 902-894-7842
Internet: folbot@cycor.ca
http://www.icondata.com/stores/folbot
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Kayak Lab
P. O. Box 3162
Wayland Square
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
Priced between Folbot and Feathercraft. One single and one double model
available.
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Klepper
100 Cadillac Drive #117
Sacramento, CA 95825
Phone: (916)921-9411
Toll free: (800)323-3525
Internet: http://www.klepper.com
North American headquarters for German company that makes a range of
foldables. Oldest kayak manufacturer in the world and a principal
supplier to the military as well as outfitters. Boats are pricey.
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Nautiraid USA
Distributed by:
Seda Products
PO Box 997
Chula Vista, Ca 91912
Phone: (619)336-2444
North American distributor for a French company that makes a range of folding
kayaks. Excellent quality at a price between Folbot and Klepper.
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Pouch USA
6155 Mt. Aukum Road
Somerset, CA 95684
Phone: (916)626-8647
German foldables from the former East Germany. Just above Folbot in price.
Wood frames and vinyl type hulls. A single and a double available.
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Seavivor
576 South Arlington Avenue
Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Phone: (847)297-5953
Internet: http://www.seavivor.com
Expensive boats, high performance. These boats have no air sponsons and
can be rolled and sculled like a hardshell. Singles and doubles available.
Dealers
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Baidarka Boats
PO Box 6001
Sitka, Ak 99835
Phone: 907-747-8996
Internet: http://execpc.com/~bboats
Dealer in folding kayaks for 21 years, offering Klepper, Nautiraid and
Feathercraft. Good source of parts & advice as well as kayaks.
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New York Kayak Company
P.O. Box 2011
New York, NY 10011
Internet: http://www.nykayak.com
Offers kayak sales and demos as well as private and group lessons. Sells
Nautiraid and Feathercraft.
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