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Thank you for creating and maintaining such great information page. I am considering to purchase my first folding kayak and this have been the most helpful resource I could possibly find. I wish that on could have same quality resources on more products.
Armands Fomicevs <armands@bsef.lv>
Riga, Latvia -

As an owner of a circa 1952 Klepper Aerius II, I can truly offer testimony to the longevity of these wonderful boats (it was picked up for $20 at a yard sale!). I bought a new hull in 1995, and there is no question that it is now as seaworthy as it ever was. Thanks for the wonderfully informative site!
Christopher Spooner <sputnik@bestweb.net>
New York, NY USA -

Once you start with a foldingboat, you just can't stop. Since 1964 I own Foldingboats (HAMMER Double, KLEPPER AE II and KLEPPER T9). Been on lakes and rivers in Germany, USA and Canada. About the best you can transport on planes, cars and trains. A wonderful site.
Willy <tw.w@dccnet.com>
Vancouver, BC Canada -

I bought a K1 last year and haven't had much chance to use it. Starting August 7th I am working on a cruise ship (MV Silver Wind/ Silverseas Cruises)that will be meandering across the Med for about three months, then through Suez Canal, down the coast of Africa -Kenya, Madagascar, S. Africa, then across to Brazil and up to the Caribbean and the U.S. I browsed your site to get ideas on faster set-ups. The ship doesn't have anywhere that I can leave the boat intact (at least not yet). If all goes according to plan, I should be able to get on the water once or twice a week for a few hours. I'll keep you posted... Wylie
Stephen Wylie <sbcwylie@yahoo.com>
Vancouver, BC Canada -

Thanks for providing a site with so much good information and links. If you ever want to paddle the swamps, let me know.
RiverGeezer <RVRGZR@AOL.COM>
Monroe, NC USA -

As oft-vistor to these pages, I am always pleased with the material I see. On going updates keep it current and pleasing to use. Keep up the good work.!!
Cliff Branham <cliffyb@peoplepc.com>
riverdale, ga USA -

Thank you for this wealth of info that will take me a long way into an informed purchase.
paul cooper <pshaku@aol.com>
USA -

I travel in Europe a lot and I am considering buying a Klepper there and bringing it home. Has anyone done this? Are there duties on folding Kayaks?
Tom Kennedy <tkennedy@mitre.org>
Burke, VA USA -

Goodness, Mike. You really need to get a real job. One that has some responsibilities. Maybe one with lots and lots of take-home work... Too cool, buddy! Jeni
Who wants to know? <Can't tell you>
southern Oakland County, Mi USA -

Just bought a Feathercraft Kahuna. Looking for people to kayak with in Long Island, NYC area.
Charles Egleston <cegleston@morganlibrary.org>
Floral Park, NY USA -

I am thinking about buying a folding kayak and your site answered about 90% of the questions I had. Thanks a lot and keep up the good work.
Bob Brennan <robertbrennan@earthlink.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA -

thanks again for this amazingly comprehensive site. i didn't know anything about the newly reorganized pouch company until i found ralph hoehn through your link. he has been a great person to work with, and i ended up with a new edition of one of their older designs, an e-65iii, which seems to fit my requirements exceedingly well. your site exemplifies the best possibilities of the internet.
dale caldwell <lachodrom@hotmail.com>
anacortes, wa USA -

I recently aquired a canvas folding kayak. Manufactured by Tyne probably about 40 years old. It is in good condition needing some very minor repairs. My kayaking days are over unfortunately. Could anyone tell me if it has any value (if any) and how I would go about selling it. Thanks for any help.
John Yeoman <john.yeoman@lycos.com>
Brechin, ON Canada -

Thanks a bunch for providing this excellent site. I'm a rookie to kayaking and have been searching for the one for me. This site gives me a lot of information. Because of my limits in transport and tote, the folding kayak appears to be my answer. Now I just have to find my perfect fit and price. Thanks.
Lisa Anderson <LAnderson@criver.com>
Columbia, MD USA -

Nice job, [ from one Klepper owner to another! ] Perhaps you may be interested in something with a Downunder flavor sometime? Cheers, and thankyou for lifting the profile of foldables. PeterR
peter rattenbury <peter_rattenbury@uow.edu.au>
Wollongong, nsw Australia -

There are a number of Japanese companies manufacturing folding kayaks. Besides Fujita, Arfeq,Faltpia and Nanok all make folding kayaks. They are popular here because of the lack of space in an urban Japanese setting.
Chuck Freedman <tsunamichuck@yahoo.com>
Okinawa, Japan -

I didn't know this site existed. Just goes to show the power of the internet. Thank you for putting in all the time to gather this information. I am looking to purchase my first folding kayak. I would like find a used one. I'll be visiting this site again, often.
Arthur M. Freedman <amfree@att.net>
Winter Park, Fl USA -

I didn't know this site existed. Just goes to show the power of the internet. Thank you for putting in all the time to gather this information. I am looking to purchase my first folding kayak. I would like find a used one. I'll be visiting this site again, often.
Arthur M. Freedman <amfree@att.net>
Winter , Fl USA -

What a good site. Are there any folding canoe dealers in the UK? Has anyone tried the Puffin ?
Sue <theharts_uk@yahoo.co.uk>
Leeds, Uk -

Hi.Anyone out there able to supply information on Tyne canoes? Need some spare bits, in particular sails - or the correct dimensions so that I can get some made. Thanks.
Colin Richardson <colin.richardson@ntlworld.com>
Sutton-in-Ashfield, Notts UK -

What a wonderful surprise to find your web page. As a "newbee" to both kayaking and foldables, I hunger for all the info I can get. Your web page is like a full course dinner. Thanks a million !!
Joyce LaBerta <kayakjr36@aol.com>
Marysville, WA USA -

Great site. Because of [Ralph's] book,I'm looking to buy a foldable Kayak. I'm just having a hard time deciding between the Klepper Quattro or the Nautiraid Grand-Raid. I like the Quattro better, but it is expensive. Thanks John
John GIraldez <giraldezj@em.agr.ca>
Ottawa, ON K1V-6L9 Canada -

A great site I and a friend have used it as our research basis. to find kayaks as there are no folding over here he has just bought a klepper quatro xt and is anxiously awaiting its arrival. A bit more stretched for cash I want a russian boat or will build a folder from Clarkcraft plans.I would like to here from anyone who has gone into Russia to purchase or built from CLARKCRAFT plans.
C PLAIL <cbjp_1@hotmail.com>
pattaya, Thailand - 

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