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In the foreword to this book, noted world traveler and kayaker Paul Theroux writes, "I found myself standing on a beach and looking at an off-shore island I wished to visit. There used to be a boat that took people out, I would be told. Nowadays no one goes there. But I wanted to go there...I began to travel with a folding kayak and my life changed." Most kayakers paddle a boat with a rigid hull. Yet a distinct group of enthusiasts paddle "foldables", portable kayaks that can be assembled and disassembled in minutes, packed in a backpack and carried by plane, train or car just about anywhere. Foldable kayaks are more seaworthy, more durable, more versatile, easier to maintain, and more stable than hardshell kayaks. The folding kayak is to paddlers as Macintosh is to computer users. Both have a minority share of their respective markets but what they lack in numbers they make up for in loyalty and energy. Here is how some readers have described Complete Folding Kayaker on Amazon: "The bible for folding kayak users"; "Most authoritative book on folding kayaks...Period"; This new edition of Complete Folding Kayaker is both updated and enhanced. Improvements include: Updated and expanded chapter on evaluation of foldable boats eliminating discontinued models and including new models, manufacturers, designs, methods and materials; Revised and expanded chapter on modifying and customizing foldable kayaks, a rapidly growing hot topic with foldable boat owners; Inclusion of the author's latest tips for fast and easy assembly and disassembly; Updated information on repair and maintenance, including new techniques and materials

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments Foreword, by Paul Theroux Preface to the Second Edition Preface to the First Edition Introduction Part One. What You Should Know 1. Why a Foldable Kayak? 2. At the Heart of Sea-Kayaking History 3. Choosing the Folding Kayak That's Right for You 4. Evaluating the Leading Doubles and Singles 5. Equipment and Accessories That Work Well in Foldables Part Two. Handling Skills for Foldables 6. Paddling Techniques: The Forward Stroke and Other Essentials 7. Operating Skills: From Launch Site to Open Water and Back 8. Paddling and Operating a Double 9. Sea Savvy: A Guide to Commonsense Sea Kayaking 10. Developing Confidence, Learning Rescue Skills Part Three. Using and Enjoying 11. Traveling with a Foldable 12. Sailing 13. Camping 14. More Fun with Foldables 15. Modifying Your Foldable 16. Assembly Issues Guide 17. Repair and Maintenance Appendix 1: Resources Appendix 2: Metric Conversions Index

About the Author :
Ralph Diaz has been the leading authority on foldable kayaks for decades and is publisher of the bimonthly newsletter Folding Kayaker. In addition to writing the book Complete Folding Kayaker he has contributed articles to the periodicals Sea Kayaker, Canoe, and New York Sports. HOMETOWN: New York City

Review :
"Ralph Diaz is still the best connected person in the industry, and the best source of information on folding boats." Michael Edelman An Introduction and Guide to the World of Folding Kayaks (2001) www.foldingkayaks.org


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780071408097
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
  • Publisher Imprint: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
  • Height: 231 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Spine Width: 14 mm
  • Width: 185 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0071408096
  • Publisher Date: 16 Apr 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 522 gr


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