Feathercraft Folding Kayaks
Winter Special -
Free four-piece Aqua-Bound paddle with purchase of any
Feathercraft folding kayak!
Folding kayaks are true descendants of the original Inuit skin-on-frame
kayaks made from seal skins stretched over frames of driftwood and bone.
Feathercraft uses state of the art materials, cutting
edge technology, and innovation to build today's premier folding kayaks.
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Feathercraft kayak
reviews.
 Skin-on-frame
construction and
design is demanding. Careful consideration must be given to the relationship
between the frame, the skin, and the water. The resulting craft is one of
the most sophisticated of all small boat designs and the most rewarding to
paddle. The frame flexes, absorbing wave energy and enabling the kayak to
remain steady while gliding forward. The skin responds actively to the water
-- there is only swift, quiet, forward motion.
Traditional Touring
Kayaks
Feathercraft has been making high performance touring kayaks for over
25 years. Feathercraft's Sealskin technology uses radio frequency welding
to bond hulls made of Duratek to decks made of Polytech. The resulting kayak
skin is completely watertight. Sturdy frames are made of aluminum/magnesium
alloy tubing and high-density polyethylene or polycarbonate crossribs. Shock
cords connect longitudinal sections like tent poles and color-coded tubing
eases assembly. No additional tools are necessary. (Click here for
Construction
Details.)
Internal air chambers called sponsons tighten the skin, add flotation,
and increase secondary stability. Comfortable seats with built-in lumbar
support, solid foot braces, and built-in cockpit coamings with sea socks
ensure seaworthy kayaks that you will enjoy paddling.
Deck color choices: red, yellow, blue, orange, green, and carbon.
Feathercraft Prices
Feathercraft prices in U.S. dollars fluctuate
depending on the value between the U.S. dollar and
the Canadian dollar. When the currency exchange rates change, we update our prices for Feathercraft kayaks and accessories.
Feathercraft
Warranty
Feathercraft kayaks come with a five-year warranty on all parts
and workmanship. Feathercraft is committed to providing the best customer
service throughout the life of your Feathercraft product. They are dedicated
to you and your Feathercraft for as long as you need them.
Winter Special -
Free four-piece Aqua-Bound paddle with purchase of any
Feathercraft folding kayak!
K-Light Classic
Feathercraft first introduced
the K-Light in 1993, and it instantly became the most
popular Feathercraft model. It was discontinued in 2000 when the Kahuna was
developed, but Feathercraft has brought it back by popular demand. The
K-Light is
12' 10" long, it has a 25" beam, and it weighs about 33
pounds. The payload is 300 pounds. The main differences between the K-Light and
the Kahuna are length and assembly. The K-Light is shorter and has
mid-connectors on the chines and gunwales which require fewer assembly
steps than the extension bars on the Kahuna.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, full
deck rigging, expedition seat with lumbar support, thigh braces, travel-style
backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD and written instructions.
Optional equipment includes: a surf rudder, strap-on skeg, small bow
hatch, medium stern hatch, neoprene-deck/nylon-tunnel combo spray skirt,
all neoprene spray skirt, and neoprene rim grip sea sock. Click here for
K-Light assembly instructions.
K-Light - $2,911
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Rudder installed - $196 |
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Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $143 |
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Medium stern hatch (16" x 11") - $167 |
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Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade -
$44 |
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Strap-on skeg - $45 |
Kahuna
The Kahuna is 14' 9" long and has a 25" beam, yet it weighs only 35
pounds! The Kahuna accelerates quickly, maintains hull speed easily, and
tracks well. With ample volume and a 300-pound payload, the Kahuna accommodates
larger paddlers and holds enough gear for multi-day trips. Easy to carry
in its travel-style backpack, you can take it just about anywhere. In addition
to the kayak, the backpack holds two four-piece paddles, a PFD, standard
safety equipment, and paddling sportswear. The straightforward assembly process
takes about 20 minutes.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, full
deck rigging, expedition seat with lumbar support, thigh braces, travel-style
backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD and written instructions.
Optional equipment includes:
a surf rudder, strap-on skeg, small bow hatch, medium or large stern hatches,
neoprene-deck/nylon-tunnel combo spray skirt, all neoprene spray skirt, and
neoprene rim grip sea sock. For taller paddlers and paddlers that prefer
more room in the cockpit, the "Big Kahuna" is available with a larger cockpit
opening. (Click
here for Kahuna Review by Ralph Diaz.)
Click here for
Kahuna assembly instructions.
Kahuna or Big Kahuna - $3,430
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Rudder installed - $196 |
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Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $143 |
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Medium stern hatch (16" x 11") - $167 |
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Large stern hatch (19" x 15") - $182 |
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Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade -
$44 |
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Strap-on skeg - $45 |
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Mast Mount for sail rig - $221 |
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Pivot foot brace upgrade - $59 |
Wisper
The Wisper has elegant flowing lines with an upswept bow and stern -
it is 15' 7" long and has a 23 1/2" beam. The Wisper may be described best
as a cross between the Greenland-style Khatsalano and the popular Kahuna
- a perfect blend of performance and seaworthiness. The Wisper is available
in two weights of skin. The lightweight model, available in blue or yellow, weighs 33 pounds - it is suitable
for day trips and conditions where the kayak hull will not frequently encounter
rough terrain. Use the standard weight model loaded with gear for multi-day
trips - it weighs 37.5 pounds.
 The nimble Wisper accelerates and maintains hull speed with
little effort; it tracks well and carves turns easily. Because it cannot
be fitted with a rudder, a strap-on skeg is standard equipment.
With ample volume and a 300-pound payload, the Wisper offers a solid
fit for smaller to medium sized paddlers and holds enough gear for multi-day
trips. Larger paddlers should consider the new Wisper XP (see below). The
Wisper is easy to carry in its lightweight backpack and there is plenty
of room for two four-piece paddles, a PFD, standard safety equipment, and
paddling sportswear. Assembly takes about 25 minutes.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, medium stern hatch, strap-on skeg, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, comfortable foot plate for bracing, full
deck rigging, lightweight seat with air back lumbar support and air bottom,
thigh braces, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD
and written instructions.
Optional equipment includes: small bow hatch and spray skirt upgrade.
(Click here for
Wisper review by Lyle Hancock.)
Click here for
Wisper assembly instructions.
Wisper with regular skin - $3,881
Wisper with lightweight skin - $3,881
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Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $143 |
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Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade -
$44 |
Wisper XP
The new Wisper XP is now available with the standard weight skin and you
have your choice of a small cockpit like the original Wisper or a large
cockpit like the K1 Expedition or Big Kahuna. Taller paddlers will enjoy the
comfort and extra room of the large cockpit. Dimensions and payload are the
same as the Wisper, but the XP weighs 40 pounds.
Standard equipment includes: rudder, pivot foot pedals, large stern hatch,
small bow hatch, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, full
deck rigging, deck reinforcement strip, expedition seat with air back lumbar support,
thigh braces, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD
and written instructions.
Optional equipment includes: rolling rib and spray skirt upgrade.
Wisper XP - $4,655
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Rolling rib - $49 |
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Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade -
$44 |
K1 Expedition
The K1 Expedition is the quintessential high-volume, touring single
- it is fast and handles well in all conditions. The sturdy K1 is 16' 6"
long , has a 25" beam, and weighs 51 pounds. From Greenland to Cape Horn,
it can handle any challenging open water expedition.
With lots of volume and a 385-pound payload, the K1 carries plenty of
gear and potable water for extended multi-day trips. The large cockpit provides
plenty of room for larger paddlers.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, surf rudder, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea
sock, bow and stern hatches, full deck rigging, expedition seat with lumbar
support, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD, and written
instructions.
Optional equipment includes neoprene-deck/nylon-tunnel spray skirt and
a frame adaptation for mast and spinnaker sail rig. Allow 40 minutes for
assembly. (Click
here for K1 Review by Ralph Diaz.)
Click here for K1
Expedition assembly instructions.
K1 Expedition - $5,684
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Mast adaptation for sail rig - $221 |
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Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade -
$44 |
Khatsalano
The Khatsalano is a graceful Greenland-style kayak designed for speed
and optimum performance for the experienced paddler. The snug cockpit and
integral thigh braces provide a feeling of being one with your kayak. The
Khatsalano is 17' 10" long, has a 22" beam, and weighs 45 pounds.
With a payload of 300 pounds, this low-profile kayak can be used for
multi-day trips if gear is packed efficiently in smaller dry bags.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, neoprene spray skirt, nylon sea sock, bow
and stern hatches, full deck rigging, bow and stern float bags, expedition
seat with lumbar support, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly DVD and written instructions.
Optional equipment includes: strap-on skeg and surf rudder. Assembly takes about 45 minutes. Click here for
Khatsalano assembly instructions.
Khatsalano - $5,684
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Rudder installed - $196 |
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Strap-on skeg - $45 |
Khatsalano-S
The skin for the "S" model is cut fuller than the Khatsalano, allowing
larger diameter sponsons for a wider beam. This feature adds comfortable
initial and secondary stability for the intermediate paddler. The Khatsalano-S
is 17'10" long, has a 23.5" beam, and weighs 49 pounds. The payload is 319
pounds. It comes with the same standard equipment as the Khatsalano, but
also includes a surf rudder.
Khatsalano-S - $5,880
  
The versatile Klondike features an open cockpit design which can easily
be converted from the standard double configuration to a single. If you want
to include a third smaller passenger, a center seat and three-person spray
deck is also available. The Klondike handles easily and is quite fast --
it is 17'10" long, has a 31" beam, and weighs 75.5 pounds.
This medium-volume double will carry a payload up to 500 pounds. Standard
equipment includes: integral cockpit coaming, a two-person spray deck, two nylon spray skirts, bow
and stern hatches, a large surf rudder, full deck rigging, expedition seats
with lumbar support, pack bags, repair kit, assembly DVD and written
instructions.
A one-person spray deck, three-person spray deck and third seat, nylon
sea socks, and the asymmetrical sail are optional. The Klondike packs into
a duffel-style pack bag and a smaller over-the-shoulder carrying bag. Assembly
takes about 50 minutes. Click here for
Klondike assembly instructions.
Klondike - $6,125
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Three-person spray deck - $388 |
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Solo spray deck - $192 |
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3rd seat, seat sling, and hatch - $148 |
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Sea sock - bow - $119 |
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Sea sock - stern - $148 |
K2 Expedition
The renowned K2 Expedition is a fast, high-volume, double touring kayak
designed for performance, maximum storage capacity, and stability. This is
the kayak you see on multi-day expeditions to exotic shores all around the
globe. The most recent edition of the K2 is 20' long, has a 33" beam, and
weighs 87 pounds.
The K2 easily accommodates larger paddlers, and with a payload capacity
of more than 700 pounds, it carries plenty of gear for extended trips. New
K2 models incorporate the integral cockpit coaming sand thigh brace systems.
Standard equipment includes: integral cockpit coamings, individual nylon spray skirts, bow and
stern hatches, a large surf rudder, expedition seats with lumbar support,
individual nylon sea socks, full deck rigging, pack bags, repair kit, assembly
DVD and written instructions. The K2 and all your kayaking gear fit into
a duffel-style pack bag and a smaller over-the-shoulder carrying bag. Assembly
takes about 45 minutes for two people. The K2 is designed for off-wind or
downwind sailing when fitted with the optional asymmetrical sail rig.
Click here for K2 Expedition assembly
instructions.
K2 Expedition - $6,713
For more information, to
make a purchase or to schedule a demo, please call toll free
1-800-586-9318 (U.S.A. and Canada), phone: 970-375-1479
(international), or
e-mail
info@foldingkayak.com.
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