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ISBN10: 0071435743 | ISBN13: 9780071435741

Complete Folding Kayaker, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

ISBN10: 0071435743
ISBN13: 9780071435741
By Ralph Diaz

© 2003 Published February 27, 2003

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"An encyclopedia of invaluable knowledge."--Canoe & Kayak

Folding kayaks are the only seaworthy boats you can store in the corner of a small closet and carry to the bay, lake, river, or ocean of your choice. Ralph Díaz, editor and publisher of the Folding Kayaker newsletter for more than ten years, has used and worked on nearly all of the folding kayak models available and knows all the ins and outs of choosing, assembling, paddling, traveling, modifying, and maintaining them.

The Complete Folding Kayaker, the first guide to choosing, using, and enjoying this most liberating of personal watercraft, is now updated with more boat reviews, more modification tips from readers of Folding Kayaker, and a new chapter on assembly. So pack your kayak for your next adventure on the water!

"Indispensable."--Atlantic Coastal Kayaker

"Ralph has written, quite literally, the folding kayaker's bible."--Robert Huszar, ANorAK

"An essential resource for anyone interested in buying a foldable."--Outdoor Traveler

"This book is the one to get if you want to find out about folding kayaks."--Cape Codder

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

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