GREAT GEAR

FOLBOT ANNOUNCES BIRTH OF TRIPLETS

The Edisto is three boats in one: an open canoe with easy access, a mini-skirted casual craft for calm waters, and a fully enclosed ocean kayak with sprayskirt for the rough going.

Born October 15th, 2003, the triplets weight 39 lbs, are 12’-6” long, with a beam of 30”. They are collapsable and portable in carry bags or a backpack. The deck is coated polyester. Hull is hypalon.

Introductory price (till February 27th, 2004): $1300 US. Regular price: $1600 US. Contact the ‘little folding kayak company inc.’,

Canada’s exclusive Folbot Agent, toll free at 1-866-202-5343. www.folbot.com.

ADJUStable FOOT BRACE

The SEA-DOG kayak foot brace has 14” of adjustable travel in half inch increments. Track, adjustment rod and mounting clamps are molded polypropylene. Stainless steel mounting hardware is designed to retrofit most existing foot brace systems. Adjusting mechanism is maintenance free, selfcleaning and corrosion resistant. Easily adaptable to a rudder control systems. Retail $36 US. Contact Matt Poischbeg of SEA-DOG, Everett Washington, at sealect@nwlink.com, 425- 754 6153, www.sealect-usa.com.