I started designing the F1 kayak about 15 years ago, based on the lines of the Mariner Coaster (with permission from Matt Brpze), since then, it has undergone a relentless process of iteration, ultimately resulting in a kayak that his lightweight, stable, highly maneuverable, impervious to weathercocking, and surprisingly fast for a 14 foot kayak. Over 1000 have been built now and they’ve gone on some pretty incredible journeys. The older kayaks were more lightly framed so they would start to collapse a bit after about eight or nine years, so I was thrilled when this 14 year old boat with the original skin showed up in my shop yesterday for a repair. I can’t wait to paddle this thing at some point, and compare it to the newer versions.
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