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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. Click this link for our Feathercraft kayak reviews.
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 colors: red, yellow, teal, blue, orange, green, and carbon.
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: built-in cockpit coaming, nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, full deck rigging, expedition seat with lumbar support, thigh braces, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly video, 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 - $2,700 Rudder installed - $200 Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $145 Medium stern hatch (16" x 11") - $170 Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade - $45 Strap-on skeg - $45
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: nylon spray skirt, nylon sea sock, full deck rigging, expedition seat with lumbar support, thigh braces, travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly video, and written instructions.
All Kahuna and Big Kahuna models now incorporate the integral cockpit coaming and thigh brace system. Click here for Kahuna assembly instructions. Kahuna or Big Kahuna - $3,100 Rudder installed - $200 Rudder kit - $195 Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $145 Medium stern hatch (16" x 11") - $170 Large stern hatch (19" x 15") - $185 Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade - $45 Strap-on skeg - $45 Mast Mount for sail rig - $225
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 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.
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. It 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: medium stern hatch, strap-on skeg, lightweight 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, lightweight travel-style backpack, repair kit, assembly video, and written instructions. (Click here for Wisper review by Lyle Hancock.) Optional equipment: small bow hatch Click here for Wisper assembly instructions. Wisper with regular skin - $3,600 Wisper with lightweight skin - $3,600 Small bow hatch (10" x 7") - $145 Neoprene deck/nylon tunnel spray skirt upgrade - $45
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. New K1 models incorporate the integral cockpit coaming and thigh brace system. Standard equipment includes: 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 video, 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 - $5,185 Mast adaptation for sail rig - $225
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. The Khatsalano incorporates the integral cockpit coaming and thigh brace system. Standard equipment includes: 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 video, and written instructions. Optional equipment includes: strap-on skeg and surf rudder. Assembly takes about 45 minutes. Click here for Khatsalano assembly instructions. Khatsalano - $5,200 Rudder installed - $200 Rudder kit - $195 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 - $5,400 Klondike
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: 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 video, 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 - $5,931 Three-person spray deck - $423 Solo spray deck - $209 3rd seat, seat sling, and hatch - $161 Sea sock - bow - $129 Sea sock - stern - $161
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: 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 video, 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 - $6,150 Airline Sit-on-top Kayaks (SOT)
Airline sit-on-top kayaks are unique in the kayak world. Sturdy frames made of anodized 6061-T6 aluminum magnesium alloy tubing make these folding sit-on-top kayaks rigid, resulting in excellent paddling performance. Four urethane air chambers provide plenty of flotation, and all models are self-bailing. Duratek hulls are strong and abrasion resistant; assembly is quick and easy, and no tools are necessary. Feathercraft quality and attention to detail are obvious - these are not "rubber ducky" boats!
Comfortable seats, with inflatable lumbar support, thigh support straps, and solid foot braces ensure seaworthy sit-on-top kayaks that are fun to paddle. Cargo storage areas give these kayaks the capability of doing multi-day paddling trips. Each model comes with a double action pump and travel-style duffel bag. In addition to the kayak, the duffel will hold a four-piece paddle, a PFD, paddling sportswear, and safety equipment. Deck colors: red, sand, and teal
The versatile Java is 15' 4" long with a 28" beam, and it weighs only 33 pounds. This seaworthy sit-on-top handles well in open water and is surprisingly fast, having a cruising speed similar to the Kahuna. The Java comes standard with a drop-down skeg to ensure straight tracking in windy conditions. Add a second seat, and it converts quickly into a small double. With a 450-pound payload and ample space under the adjustable cargo mesh, the Java accommodates larger paddlers and even holds plenty of gear. Paddle in the ocean, take it on a multi-day trip, go fishing, or use it as a snorkeling platform - the multipurpose Java can do it all. Assembly time is about 15 minutes. Standard equipment includes: drop-down skeg, duffel, double action pump, repair kit, and written instructions. Optional equipment includes: a surf rudder and second seat for the double configuration. (Click here for Java narrative by Lyle Hancock.) Click here for Java assembly instructions. Java - $2,400 (single with drop skeg) Optional second seat kit - $210 Optional surf rudder - $200
Double your fun! The Gemini is 18' long with a 30" beam, and it weighs only 48 pounds. This is a fast, stable double sit-on-top with a payload capacity of 600 pounds and some room for gear. The drop-down skeg and rudder ensure excellent tracking and maneuverability in windy conditions. Assembly takes about 20 minutes. Although the Gemini is designed for two paddlers, it can easily be paddled solo. If most of your trips are with a partner, but you paddle solo, too, the Gemini may be your best choice.
Standard equipment includes: two seats, surf rudder, drop-down skeg, duffel, double-action pump, repair kit, and written instructions. Click here for Gemini assembly instructions. Gemini - $3,200
It looks fast and it is fast! The Jet Stream is the world's first folding surf ski - it is 19' 3" long, has a 20" beam, and weighs 45 pounds. For paddlers accustomed to paddling a surf ski, the Jet Stream will feel relatively stable. For kayakers new to the surf ski experience, it will feel tippy compared to traditional sea kayaks. The payload is 265 pounds, and it will even hold gear for multi-day trips. Assembly time is about 30 minutes. If you want a good workout or you want to get somewhere fast, the Jet Stream may be for you. Standard equipment includes: surf rudder, drop skeg, duffel, double-action pump, repair kit, and written instructions. Click here for Jet Stream assembly instructions. Jet Stream - $3,600
For more information or to schedule a demo, please call toll free 1-800-586-9318, phone: 970-375-1479, fax: 970.764.4531, or e-mail info@foldingkayak.com.
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Skin-on-frame
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
coaming. 
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.
All Wisper models incorporate an integral
coaming system - 1/4" HDPE inserts slide into fabric sleeves welded to the
cockpit opening. This system makes assembly easier and eliminates any possibility
of breakage while traveling. The Wisper also includes built-in thigh bracing
bars.
