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Simon Larkins
· June 6, 2017 at 11:13 pm
Agreed Tim Evans – this is the best website. I too, cannot believe what I am seeing. Where have you been all my life 🙂
Fantastic web site! I could hardly believe what I was seeing. I wonder how Alpacka feels… Anyway, I am keen on making super light boats myself. Check out my 10 pound kayaks at http://www.cubenmaker.com (if you haven’t already seen it). I’m all about making boats I can carry under my arm over portages. I started with an Alpacka Yak, then a Supai, then started making my own folding kayaks out of Cuben Fiber and carbon and aluminum tubing with inflatable internal sponsons. I am just starting a project to try making make an inflatable pontoon paddle boat with a goal of 15 pounds or less. Looking for fabric and valves and saw your site. The idea of using Urethane coated nylon and heat sealing the seams is very appealing. I was all set to order PVC and glue.
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Simon Larkins · June 6, 2017 at 11:13 pm
Agreed Tim Evans – this is the best website. I too, cannot believe what I am seeing. Where have you been all my life 🙂
Tim Evans · December 24, 2016 at 12:06 am
Fantastic web site! I could hardly believe what I was seeing. I wonder how Alpacka feels… Anyway, I am keen on making super light boats myself. Check out my 10 pound kayaks at http://www.cubenmaker.com (if you haven’t already seen it). I’m all about making boats I can carry under my arm over portages. I started with an Alpacka Yak, then a Supai, then started making my own folding kayaks out of Cuben Fiber and carbon and aluminum tubing with inflatable internal sponsons. I am just starting a project to try making make an inflatable pontoon paddle boat with a goal of 15 pounds or less. Looking for fabric and valves and saw your site. The idea of using Urethane coated nylon and heat sealing the seams is very appealing. I was all set to order PVC and glue.
Matt (Admin) · December 27, 2016 at 6:11 pm
Awesome kayaks, Tim – very inspiring! Your site is a great resource.