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Excellent kayak, very stable, sets up in under ten minutes. Looks good. I would buy again.
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As an addition, when the kayak has been around for several years:
Absolutely satisfied, stable and safe kayak. Slow, when compared to a hard kayak, travel speed approx. 4.5 km/h, but there is no rush when paddling and even at that speed you can make long trips.
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Used on two approx. 3h trips, on the lake as a couple in calm weather and at sea alone in approx. 7m/s wind. Easy to transport and assemble, surprisingly stiff and sturdy. While paddling, I didn't notice that it was slow, sensitive to the wind or otherwise different from a regular kayak.
The possibility to decorate a kayak for two or one is an absolute advantage. The only observed minus so far is that when paddling, the hand can hit the outer fabric, which, when rough, rubs the skin. Maybe improving paddling technique will make this go away, or wearing a glove at the latest.
At the end of the trip, I have dried the kayak in the garage at home, moisture remains between the fabrics/air tanks.
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Excellent kayak for a quiet ride. Doesn’t fare at speed for a hard kayak, but wins at ease of storage and transportation (from an apartment building perspective). Also, the load capacity, stability and size of the boot, especially when used alone, is something absolutely amazing.
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In heavy use since 2008. Versatile and durable kayak. I wouldn't switch to anything anymore. The only problems were the filling valves, for example in the mounting pontoons of the opening cover. Some genius has not thought about it at all. I replaced all the wheel valves, after which it was played and now without adding convenience. Another problem is the indoor mattress, which is designed to insulate and stiffen the kayak. One of its glue pontoons came off the hot air seal and bulged (too much air). Actually didn't bother going, but couldn't fix it. A new mattress costs about 80 eur.
I improved the slipperiness by punching the mattress under 30 mm of firm fabrics with three-piece support plates, followed by like a thought to feather lightly. Could add a little bitterness.
A multi-purpose device really. The rapids at the top of the friction river as it falls neatly. I'm fishing with it. The device is not damaged in any way. Withstands rocky rapids, withstands ground drafts without damage, runs like a sledge on land, even if you have to move over problem areas by land.
I recommend for all "batch differences".